Entertainment Spring/Summer 2008

Entertainment Spring/Summer 2008

By Community Impact Newspaper Staff Thursday, 03 April 2008

APRIL

1. Round Rock Express

• Minor league baseball games almost every day from April 3 to Sept. 1
• Dell Diamond
• 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd. — Round Rock
• Mondays: $1 Hot dogs and sodas
• Tuesdays: Half-price group nights, groups of 20 or more
• Wednesdays: Premium nights, featuring giveaways
• Thursdays: Thirsty Thursdays, $1 sodas, half-price beer
• Fridays: Fireworks
• Saturdays: Premium nights, featuring giveaways
• Sundays: Kids days, featuring giveaways
• Call 255-2255, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , visit www.roundrockexpress.com

2. April 3-6 and 9-12 - The Prisoner of Second Avenue

• Parental guidance suggested
• Sam Bass Theatre
• 600 N. Lee St. — Round Rock
• 8 p.m. • General admission $15, seniors and students $13
• For reservations, call 244-0440
• E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Visit www.sambasstheatre.org

 

3. April 5-6 - Texas Road Rash Inline Skate

• Looped course races from Dell Diamond through Old Settlers Park. “Texas-style Race Day Activities,” barbecue and live music.
• Dell Diamond parking lot at Old Settlers Park 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd. — Round Rock
• Saturday, elimination races: 1-4:45 p.m.
• Sunday, half marathon & marathon races: 8:30 a.m.-noon
• $70 full marathon, $50 half marathon, $25 elimination race
• To register, visit www.texasroadrash.com or visit the Parks and
• Recreation Office, 301 W. Bagdad, to fill out a registration form.
• For more information, call 341-3362.

4. April 12 Twentieth Annual Pflugerville Police Department Bike Rodeo

• Bicycle registration, safety instructions, eight different challenges
• Pflugerville High School parking lot
• 1301 W. Pecan St. — Pflugerville
• 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Visit www.cityofpflugerville.com or call 670-5512

5. Family Fun Festival

• Moonwalks, petting zoo, duck pond, face painting, silent auction,
• basketball hoops, concessions and a silent auction benefiting
• Immanuel Lutheran Day School.
• 500 Immanuel Road — Pflugerville
• 2-5 p.m. • $1 for four people • Call for more information, 251-4929

6. YMCA Healthy Kids Day

• Activities to encourage children and their families to adopt healthier lifestyles including carnival games, youth health screenings, safety demonstrations and summer programs registration. 
• Round Rock Family YMCA, 1812 N. Mays St. — Round Rock
• 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free • Call 800-872-9622 or visit www.ymca.net

7. April 13-Oct.12 - Artisans Stroll

• Local artists displaying jewelry, pottery, glass, textiles and live acoustic music
• Downtown Round Rock, Main Street
• 11 a.m.-5 p.m. second Sundays monthly • Free
• Call 535-5761 or visit www.artisanstroll.com

8. April 18 - Crusader Fest Sock-Hop

• A family event featuring a live 1950s band, shopping, food and drinks
• Round Rock Christian Academy at Central Baptist Church
• 301-A N. Lake Creek Drive — Round Rock
• 6:30-8:30 p.m. • $10 per family • Call 255-4491
• E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.rrca-tx.org

9. April 24-25 - Round Rock Community Choir concert: Swanee 2008

• Shoreline Christian Center
• 15201 Burnet Road — Austin
• 7:30 p.m. • $15 per person, $12 for seniors
• Call 255-5458 or visit www.rrcconline.org

10. April 26-27 - 4th Annual Texas Women’s Disc Golf Championship

• April 26, 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. - Cat Hollow Park, RM 620 — Round Rock
• April 27, 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. - 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd. — Round Rock
• $60 all open divisions, $35 advance divisions, $30 intermediate division, $20 recreation division, free for juniors
• Call 848-9676 or visit www.3rdcoastdiscgolf.com

MAY

11. May 5 - Cinco de Mayo Party

• Mexican lunch and a live mariachi band
• Baca Center — Round Rock, 301 W. Bagdad Ave. Bldg. 2
• 11:30 a.m. • $6 general admission
• Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities clients $2
• For reservations, call 218-5499 or visit www.roundrocktexas.gov

1. May 10 - All Texas Music Play for Freedom Concert

• All-day music show to support the Texas soldiers, their families and wounded soldiers
• Featuring Mark Chestnut, Micky and the Motor Cars, Jarrod Birmingham, Tommy Alverson, Haley Scarnato, the Pear Ratz, Walt Wilkins and the Mystiqueros
• Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd. — Round Rock
• Time and ticket prices are to be announced
• Call 255-2255 or visit www.playforfreedom.com

12. Annual MayFete

• Spring celebration with music, dancing, games and food. Children decorate a traditional maypole. Live music after the maypole and march. Bring lawn chairs. Adults can bring their own beverages.
• Richland Community Club, 18312 Cameron Road (east of Toll 130, just outside of Pflugerville)
• 5-9 p.m. • Free • Call 272-5826 or 413-7191
• E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

13. May 11-Sept. 4 - Round Rock Concert Series

• Round Rock Amphitheater, 301 W. Bagdad. — Round Rock
• May 11: Alpha Rev
• June 8: Zach Walther & the Cronkites
• July 13: Texas Gypsies
• Aug. 10: Liver Dog
• Sept. 14: Los Texas Wranglers
• 7-9 p.m. • Free • Call 218-5540 or visit www.roundrocktexas.gov

14. May 16-18 - 33rd Annual Deutschen Pfest

• Celebrate Pflugerville’s German heritage with food, music, games, children’s carnival and the annual Deutschen Pfest Parade.
• Pfluger Park, 700 Railroad Ave. — Pflugerville
• Friday: 5:30 p.m.-midnight • $4
• Saturday: 10:30 a.m.-midnight • $5
• Children’s Parade 10:45 a.m. and Pfest Parade 11 a.m.
• Sunday: Noon-4 p.m. • $4

15. May 17 - Williamson County Symphony Orchestra

• Old Settlers Pavillion — Round Rock
• 7:30 p.m. • Free

16. Free Splash Day

• Gilleland Creek Pool, 700 Railroad Ave. — Pflugerville
• 1-8 p.m. • Free • Call 251-5082 or visit www.cityofpflugerville.com

17. Round Rock the Boat Regatta

• Contestants make boats out of cardboard and tape and attempt to float them across the lake.
• Old Settlers Park, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd. — Round Rock
• Begins at noon • Call 218-5540 • Visit www.roundrocktexas.gov

18. May 23-June 14 - The Oldest Profession

• Parental guidance suggested
• Sam Bass Theatre, 600 N. Lee St. — Round Rock
• General admission $15, seniors and students $13
• For reservations, call 244-0440
• E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Visit www.sambasstheatre.org
• Auditions: 7-9 p.m. March 24-25

JUNE

17. June 6 - Time Warner Cable’s Movies in the Park The Bee Movie

• Pre-show activities begin at 7:30 p.m., movies begin at dark.
• Festivities include children’s activities and movie trivia games.
• Bring a blanket and a lawn chair.
• Virg Rabb Pavilion at Old Settlers Park, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd — Round Rock
• Free • For more information, call 218-5540, Visit www.roundrocktexas.gov

19. June 15 - Father’s Day at the Pool

• Dads swim for free
• Micki Krebsbach Pool, 301 Deepwood Drive — Round Rock
• Call 218-7090 or visit www.roundrocktexas.gov

19. June 21 - Moon Glow Madness

• Swimmers receive free glow wristbands
• Micki Krebsbach Pool, 301 Deepwood Drive — Round Rock
• 8-11 p.m. • Call 218-7090 or visit www.roundrocktexas.gov

JULY

1. July 3 - Independence Day Celebration

• Patriotic fireworks show after the baseball game
• Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd. — Round Rock
• Call 255-2255, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Visit www.roundrockexpress.com

17. July 4 - Frontier Days

• July 4th celebration includes a parade, jalapeño pepper contest, children’s games, historical reenactment of the Sam Bass Shoot-out, free watermelon, skydivers, Ballet Folklorico dancers.
• Old Settlers Park, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd — Round Rock
• 7 p.m. Free watermelon • 8 p.m. Skydiver show
• 8:30 p.m. Austin Symphonic Band • Dusk: Fireworks
• (Schedule is subject to change.)
• Call 218-5540 or visit www.roundrocktexas.gov

2. July 18-Aug. 9 - The Witches

• Family show
• Sam Bass Theatre, 600 N. Lee St. — Round Rock
• General admission $15, seniors and students $13
• For reservations, call 244-0440
• E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• Visit www.sambasstheatre.org
• Auditions: 7-9 p.m. May 26-27

17. July 18 - Time Warner Cable’s Movies in the Park Ratatouille

• Pre-show activities begin at 7:30 p.m., movies begin at dark.
• Festivities include children’s activities and movie trivia games.
• Bring a blanket and a lawn chair.
• Virg Rabb Pavilion at Old Settlers Park, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd — Round Rock
• Free • For more information, call 218-5540
• Visit www.roundrocktexas.gov

AUGUST

20. Aug. 4 - City of Round Rock Junior Golf Championship

• End of the summer golf tournament for junior golfers, ages 7-17.
• Forest Creek Golf Course, 99 Twin Ridge Pkwy. — Round Rock
• 7:30 a.m. • $25
• For more information, call 218-5540 or visit www.roundrocktexas.gov

LIVE MUSIC VENUES

21. European Bistro

• Live music featuring piano and accordion artists, Saturday and Sunday evenings
• 111 E. Main St. — Pflugerville
• Open Tuesday-Thursday 5-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.,
• Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., closed Mondays
• Call 835-1919 or visit www.european-bistro.com

22. El Rincon Bar & Grill

• Live music Fridays and Saturdays
• 200 E. Pecan — Pflugerville
• Open 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Happy Hour 6-9 p.m.
• Call 990-0250 or visit www.elrincon.biz

23. Graham’s Central Station

• Free admission for women on Wednesday nights
• June 17, happy hour 5 to 8 p.m., complimentary buffet 5 to 7 p.m., no cover 5 to 8 p.m., Fridays
• April 18, Star of Tomorrow country vocalist contest, Fridays
• 1719 Grand Avenue Pkwy. — Austin
• Wednesday: 6 p.m.-2 a.m.
• Thursday: 7 p.m.-2 a.m.
• Friday: 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
• Saturday: 7 p.m.-2 a.m.

  
  

• Call 252-0664 or visit www.grahamcentralstationaustin.com

24. Gumbos

• Live music Friday and Saturday nights from 7 to 10 p.m.
• 901 Round Rock Ave. — Round Rock
• Open daily 5-10 p.m., happy hour 4-7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday
• Call 671-7925 or visit www.gumbosroundrock.com

25. Hanover’s Draught House

• Full bar, local artists, outdoor beer garden, horseshoes, dancing
• Live music Fridays and Saturdays, bingo and poker Sundays, live acoustic sets Tuesdays, open mic Wednesdays, karaoke Thursdays.
• 108 E. Main St. — Pflugerville
• Hours vary. Happy hour daily 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Call 670-9617 or visit www.hanoversaustin.com

26. Junior’s Grill & Ice House

• Live music Tuesdays-Saturdays, pool table, darts, shuffle board
• 119 E. Main St. — Round Rock
• Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, Saturday 11-12 a.m.
• Happy hour Monday-Friday 3-7 p.m., all day Tuesday
• Call 310-7777 or visit www.juniorsgrill.com

27. Merkaba Lounge & Grill

• Sports bar and lounge
• Live music from Tuesdays through Saturday, poker Saturdays and Mondays
• 14106 N. IH 35 — Austin
• Open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
• Happy hour all day Monday. Tuesday-Friday 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Call 670-0404 or visit www.merkabaloungeandgrill.com

28. Roadhouse Bar & Grill

• Live music Fridays, karaoke Saturdays, jam sessions Thursdays
• 1103 Wonder St. — Round Rock
• Open Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-12 a.m., Saturdays 11-1 a.m.
• Sundays 12 p.m.-12 a.m.
• Happy hour 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sundays 12-7 p.m.
• Call 218-0813

29. The Rock Room

• Features live music from local artists, full bar
• 101 E. Main St. — Round Rock
• Open 11 a.m.-midnight Sunday-Friday, 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Saturday
• Call 244-5450 or visit www.therockroomonline.com

30. The Water Tank Too

• Full bar, full menu, local artists
• Live music Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays, poker night Tuesdays
• 15821 Central Commerce Drive — Pflugerville
• Open 11 a.m.-2 a.m., happy hour 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Call 989-8100 or visit www.austinwatertank.com

FAMILY

31. Austin Park ‘n Pizza

• 16231 N. IH 35 — Pflugerville
• Call 670-9600 or visit www.austinspark.com

32. Bat Viewing

• View nightly flights at dusk
• McNeil Road and IH 35 overpass — Round Rock

33. Ceramics ‘n More

• 101 Pecan, Ste. E — Pflugerville
• Call 252-2243 or visit www.ceramicsam.com

34. Chuck E Cheese’s

• 401 W. Louis Henna Blvd. — Round Rock
• Call 218-7911or visit www.chuckecheese.com

35. Gattiland

• 1112 N. IH 35 — Round Rock
• Call 255-6699 or visit www.gattiland-rr.com

36. Inner Space Caverns

• IH 35, exit 259 — Georgetown
• Call 931-2283 or visit www.innerspace.com

37. Party Image

• 109 E. Main St. — Round Rock
• Call 218-9390 or visit www.thepartyimage.com

38. Putt ‘n Funn

• 301 Chisholm Trail Road — Round Rock
• Call 255-3866 or visit www.puttnfunn.com

MOVIE THEATERS

39. Cinemark Movies 8

• 2132 N. Mays, Ste. 800 — Round Rock
• Call 388-2848

40. Cinemark 14

• 4401 N. IH 35 — Round Rock
• Call 868-2062

41. Tinseltown

• 15436 FM 1825 — Pflugerville
• Call 800-326-3264

SPORTS & RECREATION

42. Blackhawk Golf Club

• 2714 Kelly Lane — Pflugerville
• Call 251-9000 or visit www.blackhawkgolf.com

20. Forest Creek Golf Club

• 99 Twin Ridge Pkwy. — Round Rock
• Call 388-2874 or visit www.forestcreek.com

43. Interstate Lanes Bowling

• 3101 N. IH 35 — Round Rock
• Call 255-8826 or visit www.interstatelanes.net

44. Teravista Golf Club

• 4333 Teravista Club Dr. — Round Rock
• Call 651-9850 or visit www.teravistagolf.com