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103 things to do in Kerr County this week, Feb. 17-23, 2025

An incredible array of events this week, especially on Saturday.

Kerr County offers a variety of events this week. The Doyle Community Center presents a film by Alyson Amestoy, Voices of Doyle, at 6 p.m. Monday. The film documents the history of the Doyle School and Community. Also on Monday, the Kerrville Elks Lodge hosts Veterans Yoga at 3 p.m.

Tuesday night, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame will host a talk, Football in Texas, at Schreiner University at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

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On Wednesday, the Riverside Nature Center will host a talk, The Two Most Dangerous Volcanoes in North America, at 1 p.m. The Kerrville Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 2 p.m. at the GBNRC/UGRA Building.

The community can enjoy live music at several venues throughout the week. Cafe at the Ridge, Central Provisions, Gravity Check Saloon, and Trailhead Beer Garden all feature local and visiting musicians.

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library has events scheduled throughout the week, including book clubs, a movie chat, and a book sale. The library will host a History Story Time at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Residents can also participate in several support group meetings at Peterson Hospice & Home Care Building, and Peterson Health.

A Texas Gun & Knife Show will be held at the Hill Country Youth Event Center Saturday and Sunday.

Monday, February 17, 2025

Wellness

  • Veterans Yoga — Kerrville Elks Lodge, 3 p.m. Information: ricksyogatherapy.com The details: Join Rick Trzcinski of the Veterans Yoga Project every Monday for a session. The class is free for veterans.

Documentary film screening

  • Voices of Doyle — Doyle Community Center, 6 p.m. Information: doylecc.org The details: A film by Alyson Amestoy documenting the rich history and stories of the Doyle School and Community. Free to attend. 

Games

  • Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 6:30 p.m. Information: americanlegionpost208.com The details: Sales start at 5:30 p.m. Smoking and non-smoking rooms. The Dauber Cafe is open during games, no outside food or drinks.

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Outreach groups

  • After School Lounge — Doyle Community Center, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: doylecc.org The details: An after school hangout for teens and tweens with games, snacks, TV/WiFi, and homework help. 
  • English as a Second Language Class — Doyle Community Center, 4 p.m. Information: doylecc.org The details: Every Tuesday. Beginners 4-5pm, Intermediate 5-6pm.
  • PALS Support Group — Peterson Hospice and Home Care Building, 4:30 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com The details: A free monthly support group for parents and caregivers for children with special needs. 
  • Becoming a Mother: Newborn Care — 551 Hill Country Dr, Classroom B, 4:30 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com
  • Grief Support Group — Peterson Hospice & Home Care Building, 5:30 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Texas lecture

  • TexS Talk: Football in Texas — Schreiner University CCAC, 6 p.m. Information: schreiner.edu The details: Dr. Don Frazier hosts Colt McCoy, Hal Mumme, Mike Craven, and S.C. Gwynne to talk Texas Football. Colt McCoy will sign autographs before the program from 5:30pm-6pm, so get there early! Free and open to the public. 

Wellness

  • Moon Flow Yoga — The Charmadillo, 6 p.m. Information: thecharmadillo.com The details: Includes yoga class and sauna session. To sign up, click here.

Games

  • Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 6:30 p.m. Information: americanlegionpost208.com The details: Sales start at 5:30 p.m. Smoking and non-smoking rooms. The Dauber Cafe is open during games, no outside food or drinks.

Live music

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Library events

Science and nature

  • NEd Talk: The Two Most Dangerous Volcanoes in North America — Riverside Nature Center, 1 p.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org The details: For more info and to register, click here

Community meetings

  • Kerrville Genealogical Society Meeting — GBNRC/UGRA Building, 2 p.m. Information: kerrvillegensoc.org The details: Guest speaker Lisa McCormick will present: Unveiling Your Roots: Explore Genealogy Resources at SU’s Logan Library. Free and open to the public. 

Outreach groups

  • After School Lounge — Doyle Community Center, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: doylecc.org The details: An after school hangout for teens and tweens with games, snacks, TV/WiFi, and homework help. 

Music instruction

  • Song Club & Guitar Class — Central Provisions, 5:30 p.m. Information: centralprovisions.com The details: With Susan Herndon. 

Thursday, February 20, 2024

Science and nature

  • Sprouts — Riverside Nature Center, 10:30 a.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org The details: Explore the wonders of nature through story time with your preschooler.

Library events

  • Shrouded in Mystery Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. to Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: The group will discuss “Cold Dish” by Craig Johnson. 
  • SciFi/Fantasy Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 5:30 p.m. to Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: The group will discuss “Babel” by R.F. Kuang. 

Outreach groups

  • After School Lounge — Doyle Community Center, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: doylecc.org The details: An after school hangout for teens and tweens with games, snacks, TV/WiFi, and homework help. 
  • Light After Loss: Suicide Loss Survivor Group — Hospice & Home Care Building, 5:30 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com
  • Ostomy Support Group — PRMC ED Conference Room, 6 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

History webinar

  • Enslaved to Entrepreneur: Wilson Pottery — Online, 6 p.m. Information: thcfriends.org The details: Paula King Harper will present: How Wilson Pottery’s Innovation and Industry Created a Lasting Legacy. For more info and to register, click here

Games

  • Trivia Night — Tailchasers Dog Park + Pub, 6 p.m. Information: facebook.com
  • T4: Third Thirsty Thursday Trivia — The Arcadia Live Theater, 6:30 p.m. Information: thearcadialive.org The details: Free entry, prizes. Full bar open. Teams of up to 6 people. You can have Pint & Plow pizza plus two appetizers waiting for your team when you arrive. Place your order when you RSVP.

Live music

  • Country Nights Open Mic Night — Gravity Check Saloon, 6 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com
  • Songkeepers Pop Up Song Circle — Trailhead Beer Garden, 6:30 p.m. Information: trailheadbeergarden.com The details: Bring your songs for sharing in this gathering for all ages. Hosted by Jacobi Caldwell with Konrad Wert in collaboration with Big Seed and the Kerrville Folk Festival in a space for building a greater community for music. This is a free event. Listeners are also welcome!

Friday, February 21, 2025

Outreach groups

  • Grief Support Group — First Presbyterian Church, 10 a.m. Information: petersonhealth.com
  • Caregiver Support Group — Hospice & Home Care Building, 2 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

College sports

Community event

  • What’s in the Pot? — Doyle Community Center, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: doylecc.org The details: Sample some community comfort food!

Live music

Games

  • Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 6:30 p.m. Information: americanlegionpost208.com The details: Sales start at 5:30 p.m. Smoking and non-smoking rooms. The Dauber Cafe is open during games, no outside food or drinks.

SU community events

  • Movie Night: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory — Trailhead Beer Garden, 7 p.m. Information: trailheadbeergarden.com The details: Presented by the Student Activities Board. Free and open to the public. 
  • Star Party — Schreiner University Loftis Observatory, 7 p.m. Information: schreiner.edu

Performing arts

  • Talking Pictures — Schreiner University, 7:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: In the Hanszen Theater. SU’s Flag is Up Theater will be performing Horton Foote’s “Talking Pictures.” 
  • Bombshells — VK Garage Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: caillouxperformingarts.com The details: World Premiere by Lemuel Mitchell: a screwball comedy set in London at the end of WWII. For tickets, click here
  • Dear Jack, Dear Louise — HCAF Indoor Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: hcaf.com The details: By Ken Ludwig: A story of courtship during WWII. For info and tickets, click here

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Solid waste collection

  • Household Hazardous Waste Collection — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: kerrvilletx.gov The details: Kerr County residents can drop off their hazardous waste. For more info and guidelines on items collected, click here

Outdoor activities

  • Kerrville Walking Group — 8 a.m. Information: www.kerrville.xyz The details: Join the KWG on Saturday mornings for nature walks. Most routes are 2-4 miles. Visit website for exact meeting location and further details.
  • Deep in the Heart 5K Run/Walk — Trailhead Beer Garden, 9 a.m. Information: athleteguild.com The details: Peterson Health hosts an event to raise awareness for American Heart Month. For more info and to register, click here

Markets and shows 

Arts & crafts

  • Beginner Weaving Class — The Rogue Skein, 9:30 a.m. Information: therogueskein.com The details: For more info and to register, click here.
  • Clay Wall Sconce Workshop — The Color of Clay, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Information: thecolorofclay.com

Science and nature

  • Riverside Rangers — Riverside Nature Center, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org The details: Junior naturalists (ages 8-12) explore nature through science and art. For more info and to register, click here.

The arts

  • Family Free Day — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: museumofwesternart.com
  • Print  Sale — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: museumofwesternart.com The details: Art prints and reproductions for sale.

Soup’s on!

  • Pot O’Hot Fest — Trailhead Beer Garden, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: trailheadbeergarden.com The details: Hot soup, cold beer, live music, good times! Come out to the second annual festival of the craft of soup! For band lineup, scheduling, and tickets, click here

College sports

Live music

Fundraiser 

  • KPSF Trivia Night — Inn of the Hills Hotel & Conference Center, 5:30 p.m. Information: kpsf.net The details: To purchase tickets online, click here

Performing arts

  • Talking Pictures — Schreiner University, 7:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: In the Hanszen Theater. SU’s Flag is Up Theater will be performing Horton Foote’s “Talking Pictures.” 
  • Bombshells — VK Garage Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: caillouxperformingarts.com The details: World Premiere by Lemuel Mitchell: a screwball comedy set in London at the end of WWII. For tickets, click here
  • Dear Jack, Dear Louise — HCAF Indoor Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: hcaf.com The details: By Ken Ludwig: A story of courtship during WWII. For info and tickets, click here

Sunday, February 23, 2025

Brunch

Live music

Games

  • Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 1:30 p.m. Information: americanlegionpost208.com The details: Sales start 12:30 p.m. Smoking and non-smoking rooms. The Dauber Cafe is open during games, no outside food or drinks.

Performing arts

  • Bombshells — VK Garage Theater, 2:30 p.m. Information: caillouxperformingarts.com The details: World Premiere by Lemuel Mitchell: a screwball comedy set in London at the end of WWII. For tickets, click here
  • Talking Pictures — Schreiner University, 2:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: In the Hanszen Theater. SU’s Flag is Up Theater will be performing Horton Foote’s “Talking Pictures.” 
  • Dear Jack, Dear Louise — HCAF Indoor Theater, 2:30 p.m. Information: hcaf.com The details: By Ken Ludwig: A story of courtship during WWII. For info and tickets, click here

Movie premiere

  • Sherlock Holmes: Mare of the Night Red Carpet Premiere — Cailloux Theater, 3 p.m. Information: caillouxperformingarts.com The details: A film from Director CJ Goodwin about the world’s greatest detective. For more info and to purchase tickets, click here
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