45 things to do in Kerr County, March 6-12

Recurring events

Monday-Saturday

Science and nature

Fossils — Riverside Nature Center, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: http://www.riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: Come explore the fossilized history of Texas and the Hill Country.

The arts

Form and Function — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through March 17. Information: http://www.hcaf.com The details: An exhibit of pottery and sculpture. Works from over 15 potters and ceramicists. Featuring sculpture by James Horne. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

(Starting March 24: Spring Bling: Fiber and jewelry show. Through April 21.)

Tuesday-Saturday

The arts

Works We Love — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through April 15. Information: http://www.museumofwesternart.com The details: Featuring Fred Harman, creator of “Red Ryder and Little Beaver.” Also on display are works from the permanent collection.

KACC Art Exhibits — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through March 4. Information: http://www.kacckerrville.com The details: Sacred Spaces – paintings by Elaine Capers, Laura Williams, and Daneshu Clarke; Kerrville Art Club’s Judged Show; Hill Country Youth Art Exhibit.

(Starting March 9: Tierra Linda Ranch and the Texas Hill Country: Photography by S.J. Derby; Road Trip One Woman Show by Catherine Massaro; The World of NONS: Spatial/Surreal Environs – The art of H.C. ‘Hardy’ Lewis, featuring Sadie Roselle. Through April 8.) 

Monday, March 6, 2023

Library events

• Lap-sit Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/92/Library The details: This program is geared toward ages 3 and under. We will have fun songs, rhymes, and playtime.

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Live music

• Jam Night — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: http://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com The details: Bring your voice, bring your instruments, and get on stage and play. Country, Rock, Blues, and more. All are welcome to come out and get in on the jam, or just come on out for the show!
• College Night — La Escondida 1962, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/people/La-Escondida-1962/100063534432459/?_rdr The details: Drinks! Music! Food! Bring your school ID for a discount. 

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Library events

• Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/92/Library The details: Children ages 3 to 5 will enjoy stories, nursery rhymes, songs, and an activity. There will be a theme or letter of the alphabet to learn about and a craft project. 
• Friends of the Library Book Sale — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/349/FOTL-Book-Sale The details: The Friends have a wide selection of gently used books, movies, and audiobooks to choose from. Proceeds from the sale support the Summer Reading Program, Large Print collection, and Audiobook collection. 

Markets

• Kerr County Produce Market Day — The Big Red Barn, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: 830-896-7330 The details: Local Hill Country wholesale distributor for fruits and vegetables. Open to the public. 

Dog shows

• Hill Country Cluster of Dog Shows — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 7 a.m. Information: http://www.onofrio.com/ The details: Almost 700 dogs will compete in different classes. A free and family-friendly event with vendors and food trucks.

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Dog shows

• Hill Country Cluster of Dog Shows — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 7 a.m. Information: http://www.onofrio.com/ The details: Almost 700 dogs will compete in different classes. A free and family-friendly event with vendors and food trucks.

Science and nature

• Sprouts — Riverside Nature Center, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Information: http://www.riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: You and your preschooler will be introduced to the wonders of nature through story and observation. Please register.

Library events

• Teen Gaming — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/92/Library The details: Join us in the Teen Room for a variety of board and card games. For ages 12 to 18.

Live music

• Open Mic Night — Gravity Check Saloon, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com The details: Come on out and listen to a variety of some of the best local musicians playing on our stage. Bring your instrument and join in the fun! 

Friday, March 10, 2023

Dog shows

• Hill Country Cluster of Dog Shows — Hill Counry Youth Event Center, 7 a.m. Information: http://www.onofrio.com/ The details: Almost 700 dogs will compete in different classes. A free and family-friendly event with vendors and food trucks.

Play games, all sorts

• Senior Luncheon and Bingo — Doyle Community Center, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: http://www.doylecc.org/
• Games Night — Doyle Community Center, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Information: http://www.doylecc.org/
• Game Night — Central Provisions in Center Point, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/ The details: A night of family fun with board games, dominoes, or whatever kind of games you like. Bring your own or choose from our selection!
• Friday Night Magic — Heart of the Cards, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecardsktx/ The details: Weekly Friday Night Magic Tournament. Entry fee is $5, rotating formats. See facebook events for more details.
• Lotería! — La Escondida 1962, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/people/La-Escondida-1962/100063534432459/?_rdr 

Live music

• Stan Morris — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: http://www.shopsattheridge.com/
• The Broken Spokes — The Arcadia Live, 7:30 p.m. http://www.thearcadialive.org/ The details: Built on the gospel of fiddle and steel guitar, this honky tonk six piece makes the kind of country music that would make Johnny Cash and Hank Thompson proud. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Eley Buck Davis opens at 7:30 p.m., and The Broken Spokes start at 8:30 p.m. 
• V3RTIGO — Pier 27, 8 p.m. Information: 830-896-7437
• Robby White — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com/calendar-of-events 
• MKJAZZ — Joanne Marie and Me, Information: https://www.facebook.com/wineboutique1
• The Flashbacks — Elm Waterhole Saloon at the YO Hotel, 7 p.m. Information: http://www.yoranchhotel.com/ 
• BBQ & Blues — Buckhorn Lake RV Resort, 5:30 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/people/Buckhorn-Lake-Resort/100060388285374/ The details: Come join us for a night of blues in our barn with Clay Melton. Tickets $65. Doors 5:30 p.m., Food 6 p.m., Music 7 p.m. 
• The Habitat — Central Provisions in Center Point, 6 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/ 
• Brent Ryan — Pint and Plow Brewing Co., 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://pintandplow.com The details: Brent’s music hearkens back to a time when Texas Country told stories and was saturated with cowboy folk. His music turns down the amplifiers and turns up the heart. Free show.

Saturday, March 11, 2023

Dog shows

• Hill Country Cluster of Dog Shows — Hill Counry Youth Event Center, 7 a.m. Information: http://www.onofrio.com/ The details: Almost 700 dogs will compete in different classes. A free and family-friendly event with vendors and food trucks.

Library events

• Friends of the Library Book Sale — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/349/FOTL-Book-Sale The details: The Friends have a wide selection of gently used books, movies, and audiobooks to choose from. Proceeds from the sale support the Summer Reading Program, Large Print collection, and Audiobook collection.

Games

• Cardfight!! Vanguard — Heart of the Cards, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecardsktx/  The details: Come play in our weekly tournament! Entry fee is $5, rotating formats. See facebook events for more details.

Live music

• Pizza Party + Danny White — Central Provisions in Center Point, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/ The details: Bakery Joju will bring their wood-fired pizza oven and cook up some delicious pizza pies for all of us lucky humans in Center Point. Live music by Danny White. 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Come for the pizza. Stay for the party.
• Music at the Mansion — Schreiner University Junkin Recital Hall, 3:30 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org/music-at-the-mansion The details: Buddy Mondlock and Albert & Gage will play this afternoon. This is a membership event, individuals may attend for a fee, subject to availability. For more information follow the link or email Cierra Green at [email protected] 
• Brent Ryan — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: http://www.shopsattheridge.com/
• Starseed — Pier 27, 8 p.m. Information: 830-896-7437
• Gary Patrick — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com/calendar-of-events 
• Collectors Edition — Inn of the Hills Pub, 8 p.m. Information: http://www.innofthehills.com/ 
• The Unknowns — La Escondida 1962, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/people/La-Escondida-1962/100063534432459/?_rdr
• The Goldenrods — Trailhead Beer Garden at Schreiner University, 7 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/ The details: From St. Louis, The Goldenrods can be described as “Country and Midwestern”. They will be performing original material as well as regional classics from middle America, two-steps, waltzes and polkas, songs both happy and sad. The Goldenrods are fronted by Ryan Koenig singing and playing guitar, mandolin, fiddle, and banjo, with Jess Adkins singing and playing guitar and accordion, and Kellie Everett singing and playing upright bass. $5 cover. The Bayou Cafe in the food court. 

Sunday, March 12, 2023

Dog shows

• Hill Country Cluster of Dog Shows — Hill Counry Youth Event Center, 7 a.m. Information: http://www.onofrio.com/ The details: Almost 700 dogs will compete in different classes. A free and family-friendly event with vendors and food trucks.

Volunteer info event

• Volunteer Day — Cailloux Theater, The Arcadia Live, Hill Country Arts Foundation, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: http://www.thearcadialive.org/ The details: An open house event at each local arts theater. Come learn about our volunteer programs and community service opportunities. Stamp all three locations on our volunteer passport and enter to win our joint giveaway.

Live music

• Buddy Mondlock — Trailhead Beer Garden at Schreiner University, 2:30 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/ The details: SU Songkeepers presents Buddy Mondlock. Free show. 

Games

• Dungeons & Dragons Adventurer’s League — Heart of the Cards, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecardsktx/ The details: Weekly event. Free entry. See Facebook events for more details.