Recurring Events
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.
Tuesday-Friday
The arts
The Mind’s Eye — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday,through Feb. 10, 2023. Information: http://www.hcaf.com The details: HCAF Annual Juried Exhibit. Show open to all media.
Thursday-Saturday
KACC Art Exhibits — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 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.
Monday, Feb. 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: Songs, rhymes, and playtime for ages 3 and under.
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023
Featured Event
Fiddle Fest — Peterson Middle School, 5:30 p.m. The details: Violinist and fiddler Theresa Britt is no stranger to teaching via the Hill Country Youth Orchestra and now with the Kerrville schools. As part of the tribute to the fiddle, Kerrville Independent School District is hosting a Fiddle Fest at Hal Peterson Middle School from 5:30–7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The district said food trucks would be out front, and people are encouraged to buy dinner and come inside the school to enjoy the music. The schedule is as follows:
- 5:30 p.m. Fourth graders
- 5:45 p.m. Tivy High School
- 6:00 p.m. 6th graders
- 6:15 p.m. Theresa Britt and friends performing!
- 6:45 p.m. 7th graders
- 7:00 p.m. 5th graders
- 7:15 p.m. 8th/7th grade (Honors Orchestra)
Live music
College Night — La Escondida 1962, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Information: laescondida1962@gmail.com The details: College night and karaoke! Special Guests: Vecinos Fruteria y Cocina food truck, DJ Rene, and DJ Oldschool. Bring your school ID for a discount.
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.
Lexi Weege and JJ Slater — Inn of the Hills Pub, 8 p.m. Information: http://www.innofthehills.com/ The details: Lexi Weege and JJ Slater make a stop on their tour to bring their groove and melody to Kerrville. Weege marries smoky 50s jazz with wild 70s rock, while Slater overlays a smooth croon with blue-collar beat poetry.
Other music
Vinyl Night — Inn of the Hills Pub, 7 p.m. Information: http://www.innofthehills.com/ The details: Playing records and listening to music. Everything from classic country to funk.
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023
Library events
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.
Science and nature
Land Stewardship for Birds and Native Wildlife — Riverside Nature Center, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: www.riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: Learn about land stewardship with certified wildlife biologist and author Rufus Stephens. Program fee is $20 per person (proceeds go to RNC educational programs). Space is limited, please RSVP.
The arts
Wild West Wine Wednesdays — Museum of Western Art, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Information: http://www.museumofwesternart.com The details: Be our guest and learn about Texas Hill Country Distillers and sample their delicious moonshine. Includes a short presentation on what’s happening at MoWA. Free.
Live music
Walt Wilkins — Trailhead Beer Garden at Schreiner University, 7 p.m. Information: http://www.trailheadbeergarden.com/ The details: SU Songkeepers presents singer, songwriter, traveler, troubadour Walt Wilkins. Open mic before and after the set from 7:30-8:15 p.m. Free show.
Other music
Hill Country Music Collective Mixer — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Information: 830-367-2735 The details: Musicians, sound engineers, producers, graphic designers and other industry professionals mixer.
Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023
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 for the event.
Live music
Greg Wall — Southern Sky Music Cafe, Information: 830-367-2735
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!
The Resonant Rogues — Trailhead Beer Garden at Schreiner University, 7 p.m. Information: http://www.trailheadbeergarden.com/ The details: This duo’s dark Appalachian folk paints a picture of their lives in the mountains and on the road. Anchored by the songwriting of Sparrow (banjo, accordion) and Keith Smith (guitar), the duo has traveled the byways and highways and crossed oceans with instruments in tow. From riding freight trains to building their own homestead, the pair are no strangers to blazing unconventional trails. At once rooted and adventurous, each song tells a story. $5 cover.
Friday, Feb.10, 2023
Games
Senior Luncheon and Bingo — Doyle Community Center, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: http://www.doylecc.org/events.html
Games Night — Doyle Community Center, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Information: http://www.doylecc.org/events.html
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, made up games or whatever kind of games you like. Bring your own or choose from our extensive selection!
Live music
Collectors Edition — La Escondida 1962, 6 p.m. Information: laescondida1962@gmail.com The details: Collectors Edition band will get your feet moving and heart thumping with smooth rock (plus a little bit of country) from the 60s, 70s, and 80s.
Charlie Bravo — Pier 27, 8 p.m. Information: 830-896-7437
Eley Buck Davis — Southern Sky Music Cafe, Information: 830-367-2735
Carlos and Dan Band — Joanne Marie and Me, Information: https://www.facebook.com/wineboutique1
Matthew James Butler — Trailhead Beer Garden at Schreiner University, 7:30 p.m. Information: http://www.trailheadbeergarden.com/ The details: As a one-man-band, Matthew James Butler uses looping techniques to blend his Mandolin, Guitar, Piano playing and voice into various groovy ways. His style runs the gambit from Blues and Country to Alternative Rock and Indie-Folk. $5 cover.
Performing arts
Me and Juliet — Cailloux Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: http://www.caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: From the masters of the American musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein, here is a hidden gem from the Golden Age of Broadway.
Run for Your Wife — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 7:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com The details: A London cab driver has two lives with two different wives. He manages to juggle them both without arousing suspicion…until he gets caught up in a mugging and wakes up in a hospital. He ends up with the wrong wife by his side, and is forced to deal with explaining. This is meant for adults as there is some mild language and adult situations.
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023
Agriculture
Texas Elite Gilt Showcase — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 9 a.m. Information: https://www.texaseliteshowcase.com/show-1 The details: A youth show and sale exclusive to the elite gilts of the Certified Texas Bred Registry featuring the state’s best genetics showcasing outstanding youth showmen and elite CTBR Gilts.
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.
Valentines events
Pooch Smooch Booth — Blue Oak Trading Company, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: http://www.blueoaktradingcompany.com/ The details: Smooch Booth photos with your pup. Free Pup Cups. Vaccinated dogs only. Please bring a bag of pet food or a donation for Kerrville Pets Alive!
Valentine’s Dance — Dietert Center, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: (830) 792-4044. The details: You are invited to the dance! Hosted by the Senior Services Advisory Committee.
Farm dinner experience
Dark Sky Farm Dinner — Zanzenberg Farm in Center Point, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/ The details: A very special evening under the Texas Sky at Zanzenberg Farm. Enjoy a farm gathered dinner with beer and wine. Cozy up around a warm fire with live music by the Limestoners Band followed by a presentation and star viewing with a local astronomer. Purchase tickets here: https://zanzenbergfarm.com/shop
Live music
Music at the Mansion — Schreiner University, 3 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org The details: We are pleased to present Michael Hearne and Georgia Parker Swing Band. The opening reception will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the SU Junkin Fellowship Hall, and the music will begin at 3:30 p.m. across the hall in the Rodman Steele Recital Hall. This February concert is our free invitational concert of the year, so feel free to invite anyone you think may be interested in joining the series. RSVP to Cierra Green by Wednesday, February 8th at cgreen@schreiner.edu
Batty Jr. — Trailhead Beer Garden at Schreiner University, 7 p.m. Information: http://www.trailheadbeergarden.com/ The details: Batty Jr. is a psychedelic folk-rock band born and raised in Austin, comprised of songwriter Tansen “Zeke” Jarmon, former Wild Child member Sadie Wolfe (cello), Johnny Sheets on the beats (drum kit), and multi-instrumentalist Ry Black (bass). $5 cover.
Valentine’s Dance with The Corey Weaver Band — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com The details: A Valentine’s Dance bringing a fusion of country, soul, and funk for a unique Southern Soul sound. $10 cover.
Gary Patrick — Southern Sky Music Cafe, Information: 830-367-2735
Lisa Beck — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: http://www.shopsattheridge.com/
Jeff Jacobs Band — Pier 27, 8 p.m. Information: 830-896-7437
Marcy Playground — Roddy Tree Ranch, doors 6:30 p.m., music 8 p.m. Information: https://www.lazydaysandstarrynights.com/
Heartbreak Outlaws — Inn of the Hills Pub, 8 p.m. Information: http://www.innofthehills.com/
Performing arts
Me and Juliet — Cailloux Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: http://www.caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: From the masters of the American musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein, here is a hidden gem from the Golden Age of Broadway.
Run for Your Wife — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 7:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com The details: A London cab driver has two lives with two different wives. He manages to juggle them both without arousing suspicion…until he gets caught up in a mugging and wakes up in a hospital. He ends up with the wrong wife by his side, and is forced to deal with explaining. This is meant for adults as there is some mild language and adult situations.
Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023
Agriculture
Texas Elite Gilt Showcase — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 7 a.m. Information: https://www.texaseliteshowcase.com/show-1 The details: A youth show and sale exclusive to the elite gilts of the Certified Texas Bred Registry featuring the state’s best genetics showcasing outstanding youth showmen and elite CTBR Gilts.
Valentines events
Galentine’s Day — Down on the Loop, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/downontheloop/ The details: Mimosas, Pop-Up Boutiques, Charcuterie.
Performing arts
Me and Juliet — Cailloux Theater, 2:30 p.m. Information: http://www.caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: From the masters of the American musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein, here is a hidden gem from the Golden Age of Broadway.
Run for Your Wife — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 2:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com The details: A London cab driver has two lives with two different wives. He manages to juggle them both without arousing suspicion…until he gets caught up in a mugging and wakes up in a hospital. He ends up with the wrong wife by his side, and is forced to deal with explaining. This is meant for adults as there is some mild language and adult situations.
