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LUCKY + LOCAL DOORMAT WORKSHOP | Feb 20, 6–8pm | Lago Vista Brewing | $35 | Info 
Craft your own St. Paddy’s doormat - because even your doorstep deserves a little luck.

KARAOKE + TRIVIA NIGHT | Feb 20, 7pm | Highway 71 Brewing | FREE | Info 
Bring your vocals and random facts, and let them handle the cold beer.

FIELD TO FIRE: COLTER PECK | Feb 21, 4-9pm | Hog Heaven Sporting Club | $24-$79 | Info 
Field to Fire brings Austin’s top chefs to the Hill Country for a live-fire feast of wild game, local ingredients, and open bar.

LAKE TRAVIS RUN CLUB | Feb 21, 7:30am | Cafe Lago | FREE | Info 
Earn your breakfast tacos one mile at a time.

MARDI GRAS MARKET + CRAWFISH BOIL | Feb 21, 10am | Lago Vista Brewing | FREE | Info 
Mardi Gras takes over the farmers market with Zydeco tunes, steaming crawfish, and colorful costumes.

LAKEWAY PAINTERS ART RECEPTION | Feb 21, 1–3pm | Lake Travis Library Lakeway | FREE | Info 
Watercolors, pastels, and plenty of local talent on display.

DOOM FORGE DAY WITH JESTER KING | Feb 21, 11am-5pm | Jester King Brewery | FREE | Info
A metal-fueled makers market of artisan goods and craft beer.

ABSOLUTE INTRO TO YOGA | Feb 22, 10am–12pm | Bonfire Yoga | Info 
Finally learn what "namaste" actually means.

CARS & CAVS | Feb 22, 4–6pm | Lake Travis High School | FREE | Info 
Cars, coffee, and community - show off your ride, compete for prizes, and keep it classy.

LAKEWAY PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB | Feb 23, 5:30–6:30pm | Lake Travis Library Lakeway | FREE | Info 
Learn how to revive vintage photos and capture pets at their most photogenic.

AI TRAINING FOR SMALL BUSINESS | Feb 24, 6–7:30pm | North Lake Travis Chamber | $10 | Info
An AI crash course for small businesses - work sharper, not longer.

COOKIES WITH BEE CAVE’S TOP COP | Feb 25, 5:30-7pm | Bee Cave City Hall | FREE |
Bring the family to meet Bee Cave’s new Police Chief and have enough cookies to make it official.

BUBBLES & BINGO | Feb 25, 6pm | Angel's Icehouse | FREE | Info 
B-I-N-G-O never tasted so bubbly.

STORYTIME PLAYERS | Feb 21, 10:30am | Lake Travis Library Lakeway | FREE | Info 
Beloved children’s books come to life with actors and puppets.

KIDS CRAFTS: TRADING CARD DAY | Feb 21, 1–4pm | Frontyard Brewing | FREE | Info 
Kids trade cards, parents trade stories over craft beer.

SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS. PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 19, 7:30pm | Moody Center | Various pricing | Info 
NBA basketball without the drive to San Antonio.

ATX OPEN | Feb 21 - Mar 1, 7:30pm | Westwood Country Club | Various pricing | Info 
Pro women’s tennis with world-class matchups - including Venus Williams taking the court.

THE LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL | The Paper + Craft Pantry | Feb 22, 11am-5pm | FREE | Info
Celebrate with lion dances, hands-on crafts, and a buzzing market.

ACL LIVE COMMUNITY DAY | Feb 22, 4–10pm | The Moody Center | FREE | Info 
Austin's iconic venue opens its doors with free tours, live music, and local bites.

NASCAR AT COTA | Feb 27- Mar 1 | Circuit of the Americas | Info 
A full weekend of roaring engines, tight turns, and serious adrenaline.

8TH ANNUAL PAIR IT WITH CLARET CHILI COOK OFF | Feb 28, 7-11pm | Spicewood Vineyards | $25 | Info
Chili, wine, live music, and 20+ competitors battling for bragging rights.

BUBBLES, BAGS, & BINGO | Mar 1, 2-5:30pm | Star Hill Ranch | $100 | Info
An afternoon of bingo, prizes, and sweet treats - all in support of the Class of 2026.

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ANGEL’S ICEHOUSE (Spicewood)
Fri: Alex Pack Band | 7-10pm
Sat: Troy Stone | 7-10pm

HILL COUNTRY GALLERIA (Bee Cave)
Fri: Havins | 5-7pm

IRON WOLF RANCH & DISTILLERY (Spicewood)
Sat: Tylor Brandon | 2-5pm
Sun: Forlini & Friends | 2-5pm

JULES DESIGN BAR (Bee Cave)
Fri: Brian Andrew Lee | 8-Late

LAKE TRAVIS COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Lakeway)
Fri: Robert Harding | 3pm

LITTLE WOODROW’S (Bee Cave)
Fri: Chris Max | 7:30-10:30pm

LT CORNER PUB (Lakeway)
Fri: Karaoke w/ KJ Kevin Young | 9-2am

LUCKY RABBIT (Jonestown)
Thu: Brother Magnum | 6-9pm
Fri: Tish & The Mizzbehavin Band | 7-10pm
Sat: Skeeter & JD 2-5pm | The Roadhouse Band 7-10pm
Sun: Keith Michael | 2-5pm

POODIE’S ROADHOUSE (Spicewood)
Thu: Gus Miller & Friends 6pm | Alastair Greene 8pm
Fri: Hector Ward & The Big Time 8pm | Mission2Mars 10:30pm
Sat: Rive Rats 8pm | Buffaloe & The Heard 10:30pm
Sun: Carl Hutchens 4pm | Chuck Shaw 7:30pm

STEINER RANCH STEAKHOUSE (Steiner Ranch)
Thu: Robert Wagner | 6:30-9pm
Fri: Howlin’ Waters | 6:30-9pm
Sat: Christine Baird | 6:30-10pm

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Last Week’s Poll Results. We asked how far in advance you plan for Valentine’s Day, and apparently Lake Travis doesn’t leave romance to chance - most of you are booking early and skipping the last-minute scramble.

One reader told us, “Going a few days in advance to avoid crowds, but still celebrating our love of 45 years!”

Forty-five years. That’s less “date night” and more masterclass. Which naturally got us thinking…

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Barrel-Aged Stay. Inspired by their Portuguese roots and a winery trip abroad, the Wolcott family returned to the Hill Country with a delightfully wild question: what if you could actually sleep inside a wine barrel? After plenty of hands-on trial and error (turns out round buildings are complicated), they debuted America’s first luxury wine barrel cabins on five peaceful acres just outside Fredericksburg.

Each all-wood, hand-stained cabin - Chardonnay, Rosé, Tempranillo, or Cabernet - is designed like a wine flight, with curved interiors that feel both cozy and cleverly crafted. Set in the heart of Texas wine country (100+ wineries and counting), it’s the kind of weekend stay that turns a tasting trip into a story you’ll keep telling.

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Primary Time. Early voting runs from February 17-27, and in Texas’ open primary system you choose your party at the polls (one or the other). Vote anywhere in your county during early voting, and help decide who advances to the November 3 ballot.

Lakeway’s Sweetest New Neighbor. Cupprimo at the Lake opened in late January in Lakeway, bringing a second location of the locally loved bakery to the neighborhood. The shop serves up daily quiche, coffee, and seven signature cupcakes - proof that willpower was never the plan.

In Memoriam. James Van Der Beek - best known for Dawson’s Creek and Varsity Blues - passed away last week at 48 after battling colorectal cancer. A recent Spicewood resident, he had purchased a ranch where he lived with his wife and six children. His passing is a reminder that screening guidelines now start earlier and early detection matters.

Adopt Me. Phoebe is smart, social, and ready for action. Great with people, dogs, and even cats, she’d shine in an active home with a yard where she can run, play, and show off a little.

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Not Your Average Sunday Jog. The 35th annual Austin Marathon drew 30,000 runners from all 50 states and 50 countries, packed the streets with 100,000 spectators, featured 26 live bands, shattered course records on both sides - and delivered a projected $64 million boost to Austin’s economy before most of us finished coffee.