Mardi Gras parade
On Feb. 14 head to San Marcos for the 3rd annual Mardi Gras parade. The parade begins at noon and will run through Belvin Street from Bishop to the private alley just before Scott Street. There will be unicyclists, representatives from TXST Color Guard and more. For more information please call (512) 396-9422.
Talkin’ about tomatoes
On Feb. 15, gardener Kevin Callaway will give advice on top varieties of tomatoes, soil conditions and fertilizers to ensure you’ll have a bumper crop this spring. It will also mark the historic launch of Kevin’s new Cherokee Ranch hybrid. The free lecture begins at 2 p.m. at It’s About Thyme in Manchaca
Blue Water Highway Band
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly concert by a band of local musicians and music teachers on Friday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Hays PAC in Kyle. Visit www.bluewaterhighwayband.com for tickets and information.
Heather Christie at the KAP House
This Friday at the Katherine Anne Porter House at 7:30 p.m. Heather Christle, the author of three poetry collections: “What is Amazing,” “The Difficult Farm,” and “The Trees The Trees,” will be reading poetry and signing books.
