The Department of Theatre and Dance at Texas State will perform “Beautiful, Beautiful World,” a musical revue that is part tribute to songwriters Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick and part original staging and presentation.

The weekend is filled with the sound of music, and the crack of the old bat, and the crunch of the old chip. And pie. Or pie. We’ve seen more loaded weekends around here, and they’ll be coming back in a hurry.

A former San Marcos library worker and his wife have returned home after a two-year stint with the Peace Corps in Turkmenistan. They will give a talk on their experiences in that country at the San Marcos Public Library on March 16.

Orchesis Dance Company at Texas State will perform an eclectic and intriguing mix of dances on March 19 and 20. The public is invited to attend.

The San Marcos Public Library has a host of free activities to keep the kids active and busy during spring break. Among the events are a concert, a juggling class, a puppet show and a story festival.