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MAY
MAY 2
MUSIC IN THE PARK
ELGIN — Enjoy live music at Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Elgin every Friday night throughout May. Society’s Joke performs May 2 at 6 p.m., followed by Gypsy Drifters with a bluesy Americana set.
MAY 2-4
LOVE & MURDER
BASTROP — “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” continues its stay at the Bastrop Opera House, under the direction of Doug DeGirolamo. Follow Monty Navarro’s darkly comedic quest for an earldom in this Tony Award-winning hit. Visit bastropoperahouse. org for tickets.
MAY 2
VAMPIRE BALL
SMITHVILLE — Step into a world of mystery at the inaugural Vampire Masquerade Ball May 2 from 7 p.m. to midnight at Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park, just outside Smithville. Enjoy drinks, dancing, candlelit museum tours, Ouija sessions, a vampire blood ritual, gothic vendors and more. Guests will choose between two vampire covens and receive masquerade masks and fangs. Proceeds support the Halloween History Museum.
MAY 2
SELF-DEFENSE CLASS BASTROP — Bastrop Police Department will host a free self-defense class May 2 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Bastrop Recreation Center. Open to ages 16 and up, the class covers defensive tactics, communication and physical fitness. Registration, waiver and photo release required. Space is limited, register at bit.ly/ 4jqvWcS.
MAY 6
CITY COUNCIL
ELGIN — Elgin City Council will hold its regular meeting May 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Elgin Library Annex. Check elgintexas.gov for agenda items, meeting documents and public comment information.
MAY 7
VINYASA YOGA
ELGIN — Join Kelly for a Vinyasa Slow Flow Yoga session May 7 from 9-10 a.m. at the Elgin Recreation Center. This breath-synchronized practice promotes stress relief, heart health and fitness for all levels. Bring a matandenjoyanenergizing start to the day.
MAY 10
SMITHVILLE FLY-IN
SMITHVILLE — The 19th annual Smithville Crawford Municipal Airport Fly-In takes off May 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Smithville airport. Enjoy vintage aircraft displays, helicopter rides and a candy drop for kids. Hosted by Friends of 84R and the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce. Rain date is May 17.
