Though school already is back in session, the Labor Day weekend is the traditional end of summer. This year’s version includes the usual high school football games, live musical performances and festivals. And, of course, there’s more to come on Monday.

Saskia Hamilton, a writer and authority on poet Robert Lowell, will give readings later this month at the Alkek Library on the Texas State campus and at the Katherine Anne Porter House in Kyle.

Reggae fans take heed, the San Marcos River Reggae Fest will take place at San Marcos Plaza Park on Sept. 6. It is hosted by T&A Events with appearances by the Original Wailers, The Movement, Full Service, Ashes of Babylon, and many, many more.

Shakespeare gets a shaking up, dogs get a fair, music is in the air and football is everywhere, even on a unicycle. School is back, meaning the weekends taken on an extra sense of urgency.

Native Texan and world renowned comedian Ron Shock will be at the Comedy Corridor in J’s Bistro, 202 North LBJ Drive. Prepare for Shock and awe.

My, oh, my, it’s going to be a hot weekend. There’s plenty of blazing music, hot art and sultry theater. And temperatures? Considerably warm.

Due to the success of “60’s Night” at the LBJ Museum of San Marcos earlier this month, the 1960’s exhibit has been extended through Sept. 4.

There’s a cat on a hot tin roof (and we don’t mean a warm chocolate sundae with peanuts) in Wimberley this weekend, as the Wimberley Players continue a smoldering production to open their 30th season. San Marcos, of course, is loaded with good music and Market on the Square.

The Texas State Retired Faculty and Staff Association (RFSA) will have its third annual fall social at Dick’s Classic Car Museum, 120 Stagecoach Trail, on Sept. 24 starting at 5 p.m. Tickets are $20.

The Pointe Dance Studio, 101 East Hopkins Street, has a new name, new owners and an intensified focus on serious ballet study. The studio’s new name is Central Texas Ballet Conservatory.