Austin Family Magazine: Week at a Glance

September 6-12

Monday 6
Labor Day

Free Day of Yoga Free classes from dawn until dusk at studios and parks all over the city and surrounding area. Check web for times and locations. freedayofyoga.com or 343-1739. CONTINUING: Free Salsa Lessons at the Library see Saturday 4.

Wednesday 8
Music Together Inter-Generational Reach out to the seniors of our community and share the joys of music making with them by joining this Inter-Generational Music. The class will include children infant to 5 years and their parents/caregivers as well as the residents of Renaissance-Austin. 10:15 a.m. Renaissance-Austin Retirement Residence, 11279 Taylor Draper Ln. FREE. heartsongmusictogether.com or 371-9506.
CONTINUING: Movies in the Park see Wednesday 1; Texas Music Series see Wednesday 1; Community Night see Wednesday 1.

Thursday 9
The Tempest Shakespeare’s romance in a professional production with a Q and A to follow each performance. Thursday to Saturday 8 p.m.; Sunday 3 p.m. The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr. austinshakespeare.org or 4741-LONG.
CONTINUING: Into the Woods see Thursday 2; Thursday Noonday Concerts see Thursday 2.

Friday 10
Drive-In Movie Night Going to the movies and taking a dip in the pool are always fun. Combine the two with a family-friendly movie poolside. Concessions, including hot dogs, drinks, etc. are available for purchase. 8 p.m. pool opens; 8:30 p.m. concessions open: 9:15 movie begins. Twin Lakes Family YMCA, 204 E. Little Elm Trail, Cedar Park. Children 2 and younger FREE; children 2 and older (members) $1.50 (non-members) $2.50; adults (members) $2 (non-members) $3. ymcawc.org or 250-9622.

Movies in the Park Bring your blankets and lawn chairs as there will be plenty of grass area available. You are welcome to bring a picnic. Glass containers are prohibited. Concessions will be available. 7:30 p.m. Elizabeth Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park. FREE. cedarparktx.us or 401-5500. Music Together Sample Classes Support your child’s musical, cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development with our award-winning music and movement program for children infant to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. 9:30 and 10:45 a.m.; 3:30 and 4:45 p.m. Heartsong Music Together, 2700 W. Anderson Ln., Ste. 320, FREE. heartsongmusictogether.com or 371-9506.
CONTINUING: Into the Woods see Thursday 2; Central Market Live Music see Friday 3; Live From the Plaza see Friday 3; Friday Night Melodies see Friday 3; The Tempest see Thursday 9.

Saturday 11
National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day; Patriot Day
The Cure Search Walk Celebrates and honors children whose lives have been affected by childhood cancer, while raising funds for lifesaving research. 8 .M. to noon. Hill Country Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave. curesearchwalk.org.

32nd Annual Diez y Seis de Septiembre Fiesta Come out and enjoy an evening or a weekend as we celebrate the bicentennial anniversary of Mexico’s Independence from Spain. Fiesta Gardens. diezyseis.org or 538-1351. Second Saturday Market Days “Stay-cation” ideas. As the vacation season winds down, join us for ideas on how to spend those last summer days before school starts. Displays of recreational vehicles and other ideas for some stay-close-to-home fun. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Downtown Square, Georgetown. FREE. thegeorgetownsquare.com or 639-2390.

Seventh Annual Texas Metal Arts Festival You can experience the “Red Hot n’ Hammered” weekend watching artists demonstrate creations from large welded sculptures to funky and fine jewelry pieces of gold and silver. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gruene. FREE. texasmetalarts.com or 972-548-7186.

Interpretive Hike at McKinney Falls Join us for hikes to discover the diverse range of flora and fauna that can be seen. Hikes start from the Smith Visitors Center. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and bring water. Hikes last approximately an hour and half. 10 a.m. McKinney Falls State Park. FREE. mckinneyfalls.org.

Music Together Sample Classes Support your child’s musical, cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development with our award-winning music and movement program for children infant to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. Heartsong Music Together, 2700 W. Anderson Ln., Ste. 320, FREE. heartsongmusictogether.com or 371-9506.

An Enchanted Evening Come celebrate our 20th anniversary, Austin Girls’ Choir 453-0884 or Austin.girlschoir.com
CONTINUING: Into the Woods see Thursday 2; Central Market Live Music see Friday 3; Free Crafts for Kids see Saturday 4; Free Salsa Lessons at the Library see Saturday 4; Giant Chess see Saturday 4; The Tempest see Thursday 9.

Sunday 12
Grandparents Day
Come Dance! 2010 Celebration Welcomes all to enjoy dance, movement, and health. Festivities include a variety of classes: pilates, yoga, and more. Take a class or dance all afternoon at this family friendly event, from 3 years on up. 2 to 6 p.m. Ballet Austin’s Butler Dance Education Center, 501 W. Third St. FREE. balletaustin.org or 476-9151.

Lake Travis Underwater and Shoreline Cleanup The biggest scuba diving and shoreline cleanup in Texas. Certified scuba divers and shoreline volunteers help round up trash from the bottom of the lake and the parks surrounding the lake. Cleanup is followed by a thank-you party and is a great event for all ages. Rain or shine. keepaustinbeautiful.org.

Birthday Performance Celebration Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Cultural Center Come join the fun. Free 2-5 p.m. 701 Tillery Street, 251-8122 or prfdance.org

CONTINUING: Into the Woods see Thursday 2; Free Salsa Lessons at the Library see Saturday 4; Central Market Live Music see Friday 3; The Tempest see Thursday 9; 32nd Annual Diez y Seis de Septiembre Fiesta see Saturday 11; Seventh Annual Texas Metal Arts Festival see Saturday 11.

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