Events

The Georgetown Public Library is located at 402 West Eighth Street, Georgetown.

The Georgetown Public Library is located at 402 West Eighth Street, Georgetown.

BiblioFiles: Summer reading and events at the Georgetown Public Library

News Staff
Friday, May 30, 2025
Are you ready for summer? The Georgetown Public Library is! Summer reading kicks off on June 1 for all ages, whether you are 2 or 102. The theme this year is Color Our World, so let your creativity flow at one of our events or check out something to inspire you.
“Slowly Turning” by Ellen Greeney on display at Impressions Gallery.

“Slowly Turning” by Ellen Greeney on display at Impressions Gallery.

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Art Scapes: Three new exhibits coming to Georgetown Public Library

Ellen Greeney
Friday, May 30, 2025
Local photographer and world traveler Marsha Larrabee presents her first solo exhibit at the Georgetown Public Library. The theme “Our Unique and Wonderful World" is a collection of her photos from around the world on display in the Cafe Gallery.
Javier Soliz is performing at Encantada Cocina+Cantina in Georgetown.

Javier Soliz is performing at Encantada Cocina+Cantina in Georgetown.

MUSIC: Celebrate midweek music with Javier Soliz at Encantada in Georgetown

Ellen Greeney
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
 Williamson County is home to a multitude of live music genres from rock and country to classical and symphonic. Find your favorite places to enjoy the tunes and voices, including Javier Soliz at Encantada Cocina+Cantina in Georgetown, during the “midweek music and margs” performance.May 145 p.m.
Jason Kee, with Memphis Kee, performs during the First Friday concert held on the Williamson County Courthouse lawn on Friday, April 4, 2025. Coordinated by the Downtown Georgetown Association and the Georgetown Beard Club, the free concerts are held on the first Friday of each month. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Jason Kee, with Memphis Kee, performs during the First Friday concert held on the Williamson County Courthouse lawn on Friday, April 4, 2025. Coordinated by the Downtown Georgetown Association and the Georgetown Beard Club, the free concerts are held on the first Friday of each month. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Roundabout: Events in the Georgetown area through the end of May 2025

Friday, April 25, 2025
RED POPPY FESTIVALApril 25-27Georgetown is the Red Poppy Capital of Texas, with the European flower blooming throughout much of Old Town in the spring.
7-year-old Leila Shalab enjoyed discovering the gigantic letters spelling “Poppy” on the Williamson County Courthouse lawn on Saturday morning, April 19, 2025. The Red Poppy Festival comes to the Square this coming weekend. Photo by Andy Sharp.

7-year-old Leila Shalab enjoyed discovering the gigantic letters spelling “Poppy” on the Williamson County Courthouse lawn on Saturday morning, April 19, 2025. The Red Poppy Festival comes to the Square this coming weekend. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Schedule: 2025 Red Poppy Festival weekend

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, April 25, 2025
 Head down to the Square to kick off Georgetown’s 26th-annual Red Poppy Festival Friday evening with a live performance by Dysfunkshun Junkshun at 7 p.m.The three-day festival runs through Sunday afternoon and offers live music, food, vendors, family-friendly activities and parades.
Stephen Quinn, left, as Senex, and Cathie Sheridan, playing Domina, are pictured in a Thursday, March 20, 2025 dress rehearsal of “A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum,” playing on the Palace main stage through April 19th. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Stephen Quinn, left, as Senex, and Cathie Sheridan, playing Domina, are pictured in a Thursday, March 20, 2025 dress rehearsal of “A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum,” playing on the Palace main stage through April 19th. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Now playing in Georgetown: A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum

Andy Sharp
Friday, March 21, 2025
“A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum,” is play on the Georgetown Palace Theatre main stage through April 19th.    Photo by Andy Sharp.  
The City of Georgetown map shows Two Step Inn park and road closures as well as pedestrian crossings, bike parking and rideshare drop-off and pick-up. The festival takes place in San Gabriel Park. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

The City of Georgetown map shows Two Step Inn park and road closures as well as pedestrian crossings, bike parking and rideshare drop-off and pick-up. The festival takes place in San Gabriel Park. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Street closures set for Two Step Inn

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Various street and San Gabriel Park closures will be in effect from March 25 through April 11 to accommodate the Two Step Inn music festival, which takes place April 5 and 6.
This pedestrian bridge design by Miguel Rosales was approved last March by Georgetown City Council. It will be built alongside the Austin Avenue vehicular bridges. (Sun Archive)

This pedestrian bridge design by Miguel Rosales was approved last March by Georgetown City Council. It will be built alongside the Austin Avenue vehicular bridges. (Sun Archive)

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Bridge architect talks new book, impact of bridges

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Improvements to the Austin Avenue vehicular bridge are well underway, and a new pedestrian bridge is on the way in the near future.
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