The Pound House Summer Music Series kicks off on Tuesday from 7pm-8:30pm with a salute to Flag Day. The outdoor evening jam, under the live oak trees at the Dr. Pound House Pioneer Farmstead, will feature the Double Eagle String Band, a 5-member hot string ensemble that plays traditional music from the Civil War to World War II, and can do everything from ballads to breakdance. Bring your dancing shoes, something to drink, and a blanket to sit on with the kids, who will also enjoy ice cream and popcorn for sale from The Big Drip. The event is free but please consider supporting our local musicians with a contribution to the tip jar. The outdoor music series will continue throughout the summer (next dates are Sunday, July 3, and Tuesday, August 9).
 
Margie McCreless Roe is the featured guest poet for "Thirsty Thursday" at 7pm at New Life Lutheran Church (120 Frog Pond Lane off Highway 290). An open mike session follows each featured presentation. Admission is free to all who enjoy poetry, music, stories and songs. For more information, contact venue host Nancy Fierstien at (512) 858-2024.

The Hillside Concert Series continues on Saturday on the grassy knoll at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit. Kids are welcome to run and dance as the music plays and parents kick back. Bring a picnic, wine, chairs, or roll out a blanket. Free concert by Libby Lock starts at 6:30pm.
 
Homer Whisenant performs blues, country, and western swing at the The Barber Shop brewpub (207 Mercer) on Saturday from 7pm-10pm.
 
Austin YFALS Cornhole Challenge Day is Saturday from 11am-6pm at Jester King Brewery. Event organized by the Young Faces of ALS to raise awareness and funds for ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Austin food trucks, hours of live blue grass music, raffle prizes and a cornhole tournament (bean bag toss). Entry to the cornhole tournament is $40 per person, $20 per person for spectators, kids 12 and under are free. Learn more and register at yfals.com by clicking on the Austin link on the lower right hand side of the page. Lots more information on the dedicated Facebook page here.

The 4th Annual Father's Day Car Show at Dripping Springs United Methodist Church is Sunday from 8am-12:30pm on the 2nd tier of their parking lot. Bring your classic car, cycle or truck by for a chance to win $50, $75, or $100 for the Christian charity of your choice (plus an awesome trophy).