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Community Calendar
FEB.
FEB. 6
FARM STREET OPRY BASTROP — “The Farm Street Opry” comes back to the Bastrop Convention Center, 1408 Chestnut St. The family friendly musical features local talent and special guest performers every month. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $7.50, children under 10 enter free.
FEB. 7
QUILT COLLECTION BASTROP — The Bastrop Museum and Visitor Center begins showing its historic quilt collection Feb. 7, celebrating quilting traditions from the 1850s to today. Coinciding with the Airing of the Quilts, the exhibit highlights the craft’s artistry and history. The selection will run in the museum, 904 Main St., through March 30. Visit bastropcountyhistoricalsociety. com for details
FEB. 12
SINGLES NIGHT
BASTROP—VisittheCopper Shot Distillery, 809 Main St., and mingle over handcrafted drinks as Ben Zuniga’s acoustic performancesetsthemood for an evening of connection and laughter. From 6 to 9 p.m., the event is open to both those looking for love or just a funnightout.Nocovercharge, ladies get $1 off drinks.
JOB SEEKER SUPPORT ELGIN — Need help finding jobs, creating resumes or honing interview skills? Join Donella, Elgin Public Library’s peer support specialist, for a Job Seeker Support Group meeting on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. The group meets at 5:30 p.m. in the library, 404 N. Main St.
FEB. 15
MUSHROOM WORKSHOP CEDAR CREEK — Spread spores of joy, meet some friends and learn about lowtech mushroom cultivation with Mush Love for Mushrooms at Bastrop Botanical Gardens, 316 Old 71. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 2p.m.,attendeesshouldbring a container with holes in it — a bucket, laundry basket or old bird cage all can work.
MUSIC IN MUSEUM
BASTROP — The Bastrop Museum and Visitor Center’s recurring showcase of local talent is bringing out Academy Award nominee Robert Kraft for an afternoon of original music and crowd-pleasing covers. The show begins at noon in the museum, 904 Main St. Admission is free.
FEB. 21-23 URINETOWN
BASTROP — “Urinetown: The Musical” begins its stay at the Bastrop Opera House Feb. 21, under the direction of Jonathan Young. This Tony Award-winning satire tackles politics, capitalism and social irresponsibility with humor and heart as a hero challenges a corrupt system controlling the city’s water. Showtimes vary, visit bastropoperahouse. org for ticket information.
