Dripping Springs Middle School brings the Caribbean to Dripping Springs on Thursday and Friday at 7m when the choir and theater program present the musical Once On This Island. The show presents the legend of a romance between a peasant girl and a wealthy city boy whom she saves from death, told with a calypso, tropical island twist. Tickets can be purchased at the door and are $5 for students and $10 for adults. Doors open at 6:30pm.
 
It was so great seeing everyone at the Dripping Springs Farmers Market's season kick-off. Despite the drought, the market felt more robust. Shop for fresh, locally grown meats and vegetables, farm fresh eggs, handmade salsas, breads, soaps, teas, and more on Saturday from 9am - Noon at The Triangle (Hwy 290 & RR 12).
 
The Dripping Springs Artists’ Studio and Gallery Tour is set for Saturday from 10am – 5pm. Artists at eight locations will demonstrate and be selling a wide variety of art ranging from painting, sculpture, and jewelry-making through wood-turning and quilt-making. Each location will also offer refreshments and a drawing for art/gift prizes. Pick up your map at any of the following tour sites on event day: Carved Stone (5300 Bell Springs), Dragonfly Center (800 W Hwy 290 #F), Lone Star Gifts (301 W. Mercer), Valli and Kim (700 W. Hwy 290), Sol’stice (900 W. Hwy 290), Sunset Canyon Pottery (4002 E. Hwy 290), Texas Iron and Interiors (301 W. Mercer, Ste , and Wesley Gallery (27008 RR 12).

Also on Saturday, from 11am - 1 pm, it's Fido fun for all at the First Annual Doggypalooza at Broadway Bank - Dripping Springs (320 E. Hwy 290). Learn the winners for Cutest Puppy, Senior Citizen, or People’s Choice contests, meet animals ready for new homes with on-site adoptions by Austin Pets Alive and PAWS Shelter and Humane Society. Vaccinations also available on site. Spay and neuter procedures available through PALS.  Hot dogs and refreshments.
 
The Second Annual Buckle Series Play Day at Harrison Ranch Park starts Sunday.  Divisions are Buckaroos (13 and under) Ranch Hands (14-19) Wranglers (Novice Adults) and Maverick (open). Event classes include Versatile Pleasure, Barrels and Poles (traditional and alternate patterns) Trails and one fun timed event (to be announced) at each play day. Participants must be in four of the six play days to qualify for the end of series awards. For more information, visit dswildwestfest.com.