Super Bowl Has a Local Connection

Plus all the best local watch parties

Today’s current water level: 78.1%

With the Super Bowl around the corner, it turns out Lake Travis has a quiet tie to the NFL conversation. Brenden Jaimes, a former Lake Travis High School Cavalier, took the long road from Friday night lights to college ball at Nebraska and now finds himself on the Patriot’s practice squad.

It’s a solid reminder that while the Super Bowl stage feels a world away, some of the journeys that lead there start much closer to home - under stadium lights we know well, with crowds that still remember the name.

If you’re wondering what else is happening besides Super Bowl watch parties then keep scrolling.

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HEART OF A TIGER FUNDRAISING GALA | Feb 5, 6–11pm | Canyonwood Ridge Dripping Springs | $250 | Info 
Dress sharp, bid big, and support Dripping Springs students.

MAHJ 101 | Feb 5, 6–8pm | 5 Soul Wine Co. | $75 | Info 
Learn the basics of tiles over wine.

PIZZA & PUZZLES | Feb 5, 6–8pm | Highway 71 Brewing | FREE | Info 
Beer, slices, and the quiet thrill of finding the right piece.

CALLIGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS | Feb 6, 6:30–8pm | Lago Vista Brewing | $65 | Info 
Sip local brews while perfecting your penmanship.

GALENTINE’S MUSIC BINGO | Feb 6, 6-9pm | 5 Soul Wine Co. | $65 | Info 
High notes, good prizes, and even better drinks.

BIKES & COFFEE | Feb 7, 9:30–11am | Family PowerSports | FREE | Info 
Two wheels, hot coffee, and Hill Country vibes.

SWEETHEART MARKET | Feb 7, 10am | Lago Vista Brewing | FREE | Info 
Last-minute Valentine’s gifts that still look thoughtfully planned.

ACRYLIC PAINTING: SUNFLOWERS IN VAN GOGH STYLE | Feb 7, 10am–12pm | Austin Art Group Steiner Ranch | $49 | Info 
Expressive, beginner-friendly, and happily swirl-heavy - bring your own supplies.

POUR & ENCORE: WINE TASTING WITH LIVE MUSIC BY YES, CHEF | Feb 7, 4:30–7:30pm | Winston's Galleria | FREE
An intimate wine tasting set to live music.

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GALENTINES | Feb 7, 7:30pm | Angel's Icehouse | FREE | Info 
A girls’ night out with beats, bling, and blooms.

OCTANE AT THE OASIS | Feb 8, 8–11am | The Oasis | $10 | Info 
Stunning lake views meet stunning rides.

THE COFFEE TOUR RUN CLUB | Feb 8, 8:30am | Greenway Trails at Bee Cave | FREE | Info 
Hit the trail with the club, then head to Peaches for a free coffee finish.

RIDES & ROASTS | Feb 8, 9–11am | Covert Cadillac Bee Cave | FREE | Info 
Talk shop over coffee and great cars.

Image from Covert Cadillac Bee Cave’s Facebook

NATIONAL KITE FLYING DAY | Feb 8 | Bee Cave Park | FREE | Info 
Bring the whole family and let the breeze do the work.

VALENTINE’S PICKLEBALL MIXER | Feb 8, 2-4pm | 5 Soul Wine Co. | $25 | Info 
Sip, dink, and be mine.

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING AT IRON WOLF | Feb 8, 5:30–8:30pm | Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery | Info 
Warm your soul with strong spirits and a feel-good start to Super Bowl Sunday.

GARDENING FOR BIRDS WITH NATIVE PLANTS | Feb 9, 2–9pm | Lakeway MUD | FREE | Info 
Your feathered neighbors will thank you.

POUR YOUR HEART OUT CANDLE WORKSHOP | Feb 9, 6–8pm | Caddie Shack | $30 | Info 
Make custom candles because handmade beats store-bought.

GALENTINE MESSAGE CANDLE WORKSHOP | Feb 11, 6–8pm | Lago Vista Brewing | $28 | Info 
Craft personalized candles for your bestie.

LATTE ART 101 WITH JACKSON | Feb 12, 6:30pm | Peaches Coffee | $70 | Info 
Learn latte art from a pro - pizza, a free drink, and custom pitcher included.

KIDS KARAOKE NIGHT | Feb 6, 6-7:30pm | Musicologie Lakeway | FREE | Info 
Kids take the mic for a night of singing and big fun.

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BUILD SOME LOVE | Feb 7, 10am-2pm | McCoy’s (all locations) | FREE | Info 
Bring the kids to paint L-O-V-E blocks for Valentine’s - snacks included.

KIDS CRAFT NIGHT: VALENTINE BOX WORKSHOP | Feb 7, 5–7pm | Lago Vista Brewing | FREE | Info 
Kids glue and glitter while parents enjoy a cold one.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF | Feb 5-8, 7:30pm | Austin Opera | Various pricing | Info
An International Opera Award nominee for Best Musical delivers timeless songs and tradition done right.

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LAKE TRAVIS EDUCATION FOUNDATION BENEFIT CONCERT | Mar 6, 7:30pm | HCI Sports & Fitness | $179 | Info 
Celebrate 40 years with an ’80s-era concert - great music, high energy, and a milestone worth marking.

Image courtesy of Lake Travis Education Foundation

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Feb 5th - Feb 8th

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

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

IRON WOLF RANCH & DISTILLERY (Spicewood)
Sat: Garrett Jay Brown | 2-5pm

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

LUCKY RABBIT (Jonestown)
Thu: George Gurganus | 6-9pm
Fri: Purpleroom | 7-10pm
Sat: John Prather 2-5pm | Konzi ft. Carly Jo Jackson 7-10pm

POODIE’S ROADHOUSE (Spicewood)
Thu: Andrea Marie 4pm | Gus Miller 5:15pm | Keegan McInroe & Heidi Holton 5:15pm | TG Express with Alan Haynes 8pm
Fri: Candy Coburn 8pm | The Faux McCoys 10:30pm
Sat: Joel Hoffman 8pm | Shufflehawks 10:30pm

STEINER RANCH STEAKHOUSE (Steiner Ranch)
Sat: Christine Baird | 6:30-10pm

VOLENTE BEACH (Leander)
Fri: Amber Lucille | 7pm
Sat: Amber Lucille | 7pm

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Glamping, Anyone? For anyone who likes the idea of camping but draws the line at roughing it, this Hill Country glamping dome delivers. It’s a private one-bedroom setup with a king bed, kitchen, and its own hot tub, plus shared amenities like a Peloton-equipped gym, sauna, cold plunge, and outdoor shower.

It’s set on a small property with just a few other cabins - spaced out, quiet, intentionally low-key. Just minutes from Frontyard Brewing and Willie Nelson’s Luck Ranch in Spicewood.

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A Familiar Favorite is Back. La Cabaña has reopened as of January 31 in its new home, the former Apis Restaurant. We stopped by earlier this week and can confirm the upgrades - a dedicated bar room, cozy dining area, and covered outdoor seating that make the encore complete.

Something Sweet is Coming. Baklava House Lakeway is aiming for a mid-February debut, bringing family-made, authentic baklava (think pistachio, walnut, cashew) plus Dubai-style chocolate sweets to the neighborhood.

Adopt Me. Meet Scooby, a sweet, smart lap-lover who’s just as happy hitting the trails as he is curling up. He’s great on a leash but best suited as a one-and-only pup ready to give his people his whole heart.

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Groundhog Day, Texas Edition. Each year, Armadillo Day unfolds at the Bee Cave “West Pole,” where Bob - our resident armadillo forecaster - steps into the spotlight with a little more [Texas] flair than his Pennsylvania counterpart. When Bob emerges, the rule is simple: if he likes what he sees, we’re in for an early spring; if not, winter hangs around a little longer.

This year, Bob didn’t see his shadow and predicted three more weeks of winter - but we’ve already paid our dues. We’re hoping its a milder sequel.

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