50 Kerr County events for May 8-14

Maia Walther’s picks for the week

Friday 

Play games, all sorts

• Senior Luncheon and Bingo — Doyle Community Center, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: http://www.doylecc.org/

Live music

• Jonivan Jones — Trailhead Beer Garden, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/ The details: From South Pacific travels, to twang and psychedelic sounds learned in South Texas to the early years of learning old folk, blues, and cowboy songs while growing up in Arkansas, this sound emerged into its unprocessed, ragged, jangly form that we call FolkaDeltaCowPunkana. $5 cover. Vecinos in the food court.

Sports and outdoors fundraiser

• Guns & Hoses Flag Football Game — Antler Stadium, 5 p.m. Information: http://www.kerrvilletx.gov/ The details: KPD/KCSO vs KFD! The flag football teams will go head to head at Antler Stadium. This event benefits the Frontline Healing Foundation. 

Saturday

Foodie event

• Joju Bakery Pizza Party — Central Provisions, 2 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/ The details: Joju Bakery bringing the wood-fired pizza oven to town! Music by Lakley Anne from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

Movie night

• Movies in the Park — Kerrville Schreiner Park, Information: https://kerrvilletx.gov/752/Movies-in-the-Park The details: “Minions: The Rise of Gru” will be showing in the amphitheater. Starts at dark. Bring blankets, snacks, flashlights. No glass containers. Free event. 

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.

Tuesday-Saturday

The arts

• 40 Years of Western Art — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 22 – July 8. Information: http://www.museumofwesternart.com 
• KACC Art Exhibits — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through May 13. Information: http://www.kacckerrville.com The details: HC Quilt Guild Annual Exhibit; SU Senior Graphic Art Show; Guadalupe Watercolor exhibit. 

Monday, May 8, 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: Stories, songs, and play for you and your little one. Geared toward ages 3 and under.

Sports and outdoors fundraiser

• Hawk Classic Golf Tournament — Comanche Trace Golf Course, 11:30 a.m. Information: http://www.olhcollegeprep.org/ The details: Benefit for OLH Tuition Assistance Fund. Registration at 11:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. 

Wellness

• Veterans Yoga — Kerrville Elks Lodge, 5:30 p.m. Information: http://ricksyogatherapy.com/ The details: Join Rick Trzcinski of the Veterans Yoga Project every Monday for a session. The class is free for veterans.

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Library events

• Social Crafters — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/92/Library The details: Bring your projects and share ideas and inspiration. 

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. 

Wednesday, May 10, 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. 

Thursday, May 11, 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.

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.

Games

• Board Game Night — Heart of the Cards, 5 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecardsktx/ 

Live music

• Open Mic Night — Gravity Check Saloon, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com
• Circle of Service — The Arcadia Live, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/

Friday, May 12, 2023

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/
• 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.

Sports and outdoors fundraiser

• Guns & Hoses Flag Football Game — Antler Stadium, 5 p.m. Information: http://www.kerrvilletx.gov/ The details: KPD/KCSO vs KFD! The flag football teams will go head to head at Antler Stadium. This event benefits the Frontline Healing Foundation. 

The arts

• Artist Reception — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: Come out and meet the artists of the new exhibit. 

Performing arts

• Against the Grain — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 7:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: Written and Directed by David R. Remschel. When an email is sent out to the student body accusing a coach of alarming misconduct, three of his players convene in their locker room to discuss the email and come to terms with the fact that their beloved coach may not be as innocent as he lets on. This story gives voice to the struggles of youth who learn their role models are not infallible, and that sometimes loyalty to idols must compete against loyalty to ideals. Contains some adult language and sensitive subjects. The production is a special one-weekend presentation.
• Time Out: The Music of Dave Brubeck by The Jazz Protagonists — Cailloux Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: http://www.caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: Barry Brake, Greg Norris, and Darren Kuper have been making music together for three decades. Their specialty is classic jazz with no fancy noisemakers, no electronic gimmicks — just great improvisational music. Joined by special guest saxophonist Rich Oppenheim, the group recreates the sound of the iconic Dave Brubeck Quartet. You’ll hear all the greatest sounds from originators of cool jazz.

Live music

• Open Mic and Game Night — Central Provisions, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/  The details: Every Friday evening in downtown Center Point. 
• Up the Creek Duo — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://pintandplow.com/ 
• The Flashbacks — Joanne Marie and Me, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/wineboutique1 
• Matthew James Butler — The Arcadia Live On Deck Happy Hour, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/ 
• Stan Morris — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/ 
• Heartbreak Outlaws — Elm Waterhole Saloon at the YO, 7 p.m. Information: http://www.yoranchhotel.com/ 
• Cole Risner — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com/calendar-of-events
• Dragonfly — Pier 27 River Lounge, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/ontheguadaluperiver 
• Jonivan Jones — Trailhead Beer Garden, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/ The details: From South Pacific travels, to twang and psychedelic sounds learned in South Texas to the early years of learning old folk, blues, and cowboy songs while growing up in Arkansas, this sound emerged into its unprocessed, ragged, jangly form that we call FolkaDeltaCowPunkana. $5 cover. Vecinos in the food court.

Saturday, May 13, 2023

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.

Foodie event

• Joju Bakery Pizza Party — Central Provisions, 2 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/ The details: Joju Bakery bringing the wood-fired pizza oven to town! Music by Lakley Anne from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

Games

• Cardfight!! Vanguard — Heart of the Cards, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecardsktx/  The details: Weekly tournament. Entry fee is $5, rotating formats. 

Performing arts

• Against the Grain — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 7:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: Written and Directed by David R. Remschel. When an email is sent out to the student body accusing a coach of alarming misconduct, three of his players convene in their locker room to discuss the email and come to terms with the fact that their beloved coach may not be as innocent as he lets on. This story gives voice to the struggles of youth who learn their role models are not infallible, and that sometimes loyalty to idols must compete against loyalty to ideals. Contains some adult language and sensitive subjects. The production is a special one-weekend presentation.

Movie night

• Movies in the Park — Kerrville Schreiner Park, Information: https://kerrvilletx.gov/752/Movies-in-the-Park The details: “Minions: The Rise of Gru” will be showing in the amphitheater. Starts at dark. Bring blankets, snacks, flashlights. No glass containers. Free event. 

Comedy

• Laugh Therapy with CJ Starr and Comedian Q — The Arcadia Live, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/ 

Live music

• Jim Turner — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/ 
• Georgette Jones — Roddy Tree Ranch, 6:30 p.m. Information: http://lazydaysandstarrynights.com/ 
• Collectors Edition — Inn of the Hills Pub, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/innpub/ 
• Modal Mojo — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com/calendar-of-events
• Dreams — Gravity Check Saloon, 7:30 p.m. Information: http://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com/ The details: A tribute to Fleetwood Mac. General admission: $20.
• Soul Grammar — Pier 27 River Lounge, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/ontheguadaluperiver 

Sunday, May 14, 2023

Outdoor activities

• Mother’s Day in the Park — Kerrville Schreiner Park, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: http://www.kerrvilletx.gov/ The details: Mothers get free admission to the park with the purchase of a child’s admission. 

Winery event

• Mother’s Day Brunch — Kerrville Hills Winery, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: https://kerrvillehillswinery.com/ The details: Tickets available under the shop link on the website. 

Live music

• Noah Peterson — Bending Branch Winery, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://www.bendingbranchwinery.com/ 
• Bill Muse — Trailhead Beer Garden, 2:30 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/ 
• Collectors Edition — Pier 27 River Lounge, 3 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/ontheguadaluperiver 

Games

• Yu-Gi-Oh! Advanced Format — Heart of the Cards, 3 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecardsktx/ The details: Weekly tournament. $5 entry.
• Dungeons & Dragons Adventurer’s League — Heart of the Cards, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecardsktx/ The details: Weekly event. Free entry. 
• One Piece Card Game Tournament — Heart of the Cards, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecardsktx/ The details: Weekly, $5 entry.