Kinda Big Dill

DEEP IN THE HEART 2: TEXAS RIVERS | Fri, Nov 6, 10:30am–12pm | Lake Travis Library Lakeway | FREE | Info
Ethan Hawke narrates a tour of Texas rivers, including the one that made our lake.

LAKEWAY ARTWALK | Fri–Sun, Nov 6–8 | Lakeway Heritage Center & other locations | FREE | Info
Local artists open their studios for the weekend, making window shopping a little more personal.

PAUL OVERSTREET LIVE | Fri, Nov 6 | Spicewood Vineyards | $50+ | Info
The songwriter behind "Forever and Ever, Amen," live at a vineyard. Dust off the boots.

BREWS & BALLOONS FESTIVAL | Sat, Nov 7 | Bar K Park, Lago Vista | $135 |
Beer, balloons, and a lot of looking up.

CARS & CAVS | Sat, Nov 7, 10am–12pm | Lake Travis High School | FREE | Info
The LTHS parking lot becomes a showroom for the sixth time.

LAKEWAY INDOOR GARAGE SALE | Sat, Nov 7, 8am–12pm | Lakeway Activity Center | FREE | Info
An indoor garage sale where Lakeway residents make room in their closets and everyone else does the opposite.

FITZHUGH BREWING 6TH ANNIVERSARY | Sat, Nov 7, 11am | Fitzhugh Brewing | FREE
The brewery celebrates six years with live music and an artisan market, though the kids may be more interested in the free hot dogs.

LIVE MUSIC & BRISKET | Sat, Nov 7, 3–5pm | Bella Loma | Info
A musician and a pitmaster take over a tequila bar.

SOLSTICE CAR MEET | Sun, Nov 8, 9am | Solstice Coffee + Cocktails, Jonestown | FREE | Info
Giving the coffee crowd something considerably more expensive to admire.

VERMICOMPOSTING | Mon, Nov 9, 2–4pm | Lakeway MUD | FREE | Info
Learn how to turn kitchen scraps into garden compost with the help of some very willing worms.

ADULT CRAFTS: FALL LEAF BOWLS | Wed, Nov 11, 10:30–11:30am | Lake Travis Library Spicewood | FREE | Info
The library supplies everything you need to turn fallen leaves into something worth keeping.

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY | Wed, Nov 11, 11am–1pm | Lago Vista High School Gym | FREE | Info
Lago Vista rolls out the red, white, and blue for local veterans, with students providing the soundtrack and lunch following the tributes.

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY | Wed, Nov 11, 11am | Lakeway Activity Center | FREE | Info
Lakeway honors its veterans with a tribute that will soon be set in stone at the Spirit of Freedom Monument.

KIDS WORKSHOP: DUMP TRUCK | Sat, Nov 7, 9am–12pm | Home Depot, Bee Cave | FREE | Info
Kids build their own miniature dump truck, the only time construction projects actually finish in a morning.

AUSTIN FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL | Fri–Sun, Nov 6–8 | Auditorium Shores, Austin | $185+ | Info
Austin's big food weekend, all-inclusive, so wear stretchy pants.

OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS MUSIC FESTIVAL | Sat, Nov 7, 12–8pm | Vista Brewing, Driftwood | $35–$40, kids free | Info
A full day of Texas music beneath the trees, where the only real schedule is who's playing next.

WURSTFEST | Fri, Nov 6–Sun, Nov 15 | Landa Park, New Braunfels | $0–$30 | Info
Ten days of polka and sausage, because one weekend would be showing restraint.

LTISD ORCHESTRAS: LEGENDS & SHADOWS | Sat, Nov 14, 7pm | Lake Travis Performing Arts Center | $12–$23 | Info
Student orchestras team up with Mariachi Rock Revolution. Tickets are on sale now.

AUSTIN MAC & CHEESE FEST | Sun, Nov 15, 12–3pm | Star Hill Ranch | $25–$95 | Info
Austin chefs compete for mac and cheese supremacy, and attendees get to eat their way to a verdict.

LAKE TRAVIS EDUCATION FOUNDATION: 2026 HILL COUNTRY TURKEY TROT | Thu, Nov 26, 8:30am | The Hills Country Club | $0–$45 | Info
Earn your pie before you eat it.

LIGHT UP THE PLAZA | Sat, Nov 28, 5–8pm | Hill Country Galleria | FREE | Info
The Galleria flips the switch on Christmas, with a little help from Santa and Thompson Square.

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A Novel Night in Bee Cave. A Sweet Sixteen turned murder scene. A beauty pageant hiding decades of secrets. Texas Hill Country author Kelsey Cox knows how to turn familiar settings into psychological thrillers.

On Thursday, November 12, Cox will headline the 19th annual Lake Travis Reads at Bee Cave Public Library, discussing her two novels, Party of Liars and Pretty Dead Things. Both are packed with unexpected twists, complicated characters, and plenty of small-town secrets.

The evening is free and open to the public, with copies of both books available for purchase and signing. No need to finish either book beforehand, although you may find yourself leaving with both.

ANGEL’S ICEHOUSE (Spicewood)
Fri: Shawn Matthews 5pm | Felix & Fingers Dueling Piano $18 | 9pm

BELLA LOMA (Spicewood)
Sat: Josh Field | 3–5pm

GRAVEYARD POINT ICEHOUSE (Lakeway)
Fri: Caleb Wilbourn & Joel Hofmann | 7:30pm

HWY 71 BREWING COMPANY (Spicewood)
Fri: Josh Field | 7–10pm

IRON WOLF RANCH (Spicewood)
Sat: Tylor Brandon | 2–5pm

LT CORNER PUB (Lakeway)
Fri: Karaoke w/ KJ Kevin Young | 9pm–1am

LUCKY RABBIT (Jonestown)
Fri: Us & Her | 7–10pm
Sat: Sebastian Romeo Salinas | 2–5pm | Lixbox | 7–10pm

PLATE BY DZINTRA (Bee Cave)
Thu: Presley Grace | 6:30–8:30pm

POODIE’S ROADHOUSE (Spicewood)
Thu: Luke Daniel 6pm | Dukes of the Hill Country 8pm
Fri: Malford Mulligan 8pm | Ru & The Big Hurt 10:30pm
Sat: Tumbling Dice 8pm | Clayton Gray Band 10:30pm
Sun: Switcheroos 4pm | Chuck Shaw 7:30pm

SAF WINE BAR (Lakeway)
Thu: Gigi Worth | 7:30–10:30pm
Fri: Shawn Matthews | 8:30–11:30pm
Sat: Phil Luna | 8:30–11:30pm
Sun: Emily Shirley | 6:30–9:30pm

STEINER RANCH STEAKHOUSE (Steiner Ranch)
Thu: Robert Wagner | 6:30–9pm
Fri: Howlin Waters | 6:30–10:30pm
Sun: Mike Gonzales | 6:30–9:30pm

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Last Week’s Poll Results. We asked which Halloween candy you reach for first, and Reese’s won by a landslide. Chocolate dominated the ballot, sour and fruity candy had a few loyal defenders, and candy corn managed to find someone willing to stand up for it. One reader got specific: “Twix ideally!” A respectable choice.

Candy aside, everyone around here has some kind of relationship with the water. So this week, we want to know:

For the Oyster Hour. Half-price oysters are a pretty convincing reason to leave work a little early. Café Blue at the Hill Country Galleria takes 50% off oysters, shrimp cocktail, ceviche, wine by the glass and signature cocktails. Monday through Friday, 3–6pm, with a second round Friday and Saturday from 9–10pm. Apparently, happy hour can have a happy hour.

For the Teachers. After a full day of other people's children, a discounted crêpe seems reasonable. Vivel Crêpes & Coffee gives Lake Travis ISD teachers 25% off their entire order every Monday from 4pm until closing. Consider it a little extra credit.

For Something Different. Pickles have officially made their way into margaritas. Lago Vista's The Taco Bar serves one called the Kinda Big Dill, which they suggest pairing with a fried chicken taco topped with green chiles, queso and poblano sauce. We're not entirely sure what to make of a pickle margarita, which is precisely why we're curious.

Coffee on Call. Firehouse Coffee Co. has opened on Hwy. 71 in Spicewood, bringing a fire department-themed drive-thru coffee shop to the neighborhood. The first-responder- and veteran-owned spot opens daily at 5:30am, making those early mornings a little easier.

A Social Club of Our Own. West Austin Social is taking shape on RM 620 in Lakeway, with plans for a private mahjong lounge and social club. Memberships are being advertised, and a recent liquor-license filing suggests more is in the works. No confirmed opening date yet.

Adopt Me. Meet Patch, a three-year-old Pittie mix who believes every dog is a potential best friend and every day deserves a little playtime. She’s house-trained, loves being around her people, and would happily trade her foster home for a backyard and a family to call her own.

Sunday Cavs. Four former Cavaliers are representing Lake Travis in the NFL this season, which explains a lot of split loyalties in local living rooms on Sundays.