52 things to do this week in Kerr County, Dec. 18-24, 2023

This week on The Lead Live, we wrap up our third season with these shows.

• On Monday, we’re wrapping up our 12 Days of Giftmas, but we’re opening the show to all local artists to appear on the show starting at 10 a.m. This could be our biggest show of the year, with approximately 20 artists stopping by to discuss their work.  
• On Tuesday, we’re hosting our first “around the campfire” show, with special guest Landon Lloyd Miller, who will play some of his latest songs. Pint and Plow is closed that day, but we’ll be outside around the campfire, with some coffee and hot chocolate. Stop on by, bring a lawn chair, listen to some music and conversation. 
• On Wednesday, we’ll have a special discussion of the meaing of Christmas with Pastor Bert Baetz of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and Pastor Monical O’Donnell of First United Methodist Church of Kerrville, and others. 
• On Thursday, we’ll announce our award winners from our Kerrville Public Utility Board 2023 Christmas Lights Tour, sponsored by Ken Stoepel Ford. KPUB’s Allison Bueche will help us announces the winners. It will also be our last show of 2023, and the beginning of a nice break for Christmas and New Year’s. We return for a new season on Jan. 8. 

Christmas Lights Tour update

The 2023 KPUB Christmas Lights Tour, sponsored by Ken Stoepel Ford, will conclude on Monday night. On Tuesday, we will post the category nominations on The Lead’s Facebook, with voting based on loves and likes. The voting wraps up at 6 p.m. on Wednesday. The Category winners will be announced starting at 9 a.m. on Thursday during The Lead Live. 

Maia’s Top 5

Tuesday

Wine event

• Holiday Sparkling Soiree — Turtle Creek Olives & Vines, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Information: https://turtlecreekolivesandvines.com/ The details: Tickets are $75, to RSVP call (830) 896-0010. 

Games

• Lotería — La Escondida 1962, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063534432459

Wednesday

Food & wine event

• Winter Formal Wine Dinner & Dance — Zanzenberg Tavern, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/zanzenbergtavern The details: Featuring Newsom Vineyards and The Zanzenberg Trio. Reservations required. For menu and more details, visit their Facebook event here. 

Friday

• The Flashbacks — Elm Waterhole Saloon at the YO, 7 p.m. Information: http://www.yoranchhotel.com/

Saturday

• James the Less — Singing Water Vineyards, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com/

Monday, December 18, 2023

Food truck 411

• Vecinos Fruteria y Cocina — Doyle Community Center, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Information: https://www.vecinosfc.com/ The details: Vecinos is serving breakfast tacos! Located in the parking lot of the center.
• Vecinos Fruteria y Cocina — Kerrville Sand & Gravel, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: https://www.vecinosfc.com/ 

Library events

• Lap-Sit Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/12 The details: A story time program for ages 3 and under with songs, rhymes, and playtime. 
• Tween & Teen Crochet Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 4 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/12

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.

Games

• Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.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, December 19, 2023

Food truck 411

• Vecinos Fruteria y Cocina — Doyle Community Center, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Information: https://www.vecinosfc.com/ The details: Vecinos is serving breakfast tacos! Located in the parking lot of the center.
• Vecinos Fruteria y Cocina — Kerrville Sand & Gravel, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: https://www.vecinosfc.com/ 

Library events

• Cuentos for Kids — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/12 The details: Join us for a bilingual story time.
• Food for the Soul — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 4:30 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/12 The details: An interactive seminar and cooking demonstration. 

Wine event

• Holiday Sparkling Soiree — Turtle Creek Olives & Vines, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Information: https://turtlecreekolivesandvines.com/ The details: Tickets are $75, to RSVP call (830) 896-0010. 

Science and nature

• TOWN Meeting — Riverside Nature Center, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Information: www.riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: TOWN (Texas Outdoors Woman Network) enables outdoor-oriented women to meet and build friendships with women who have similar interests. The mission is to provide all women the opportunity to learn and experience outdoor activities in natural surroundings through a supportive environment. Join us for a lively discussion on a new outdoor activity each month. For more info visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/1988237591344986/about 

Games

• Lotería — La Escondida 1962, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063534432459
• Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.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

• Jam Night — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: http://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com 

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Cops and community

• Coffee with a Cop — PAX Coffee Shop, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/KerrvillePD
• Christmas Cookies with Cops — One Schreiner Center, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/KerrvillePD

Food truck 411

• Vecinos Fruteria y Cocina — Doyle Community Center, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Information: https://www.vecinosfc.com/ The details: Vecinos is serving breakfast tacos! Located in the parking lot of the center.
• Vecinos Fruteria y Cocina — Kerrville Sand & Gravel, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: https://www.vecinosfc.com/ 
• Shim’s Be Blessed — Trailhead Beer Garden, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/beblessedcateringandfoodtrailer

Library events

• Yoga Story Time with Humbling Bloom — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/12 The details: Story time followed by gentle yoga stretches. For ages 3 and up. 
• 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. 

College sports

• SU Mens Basketball vs McMurry — Schreiner University Event Center, 5:30 p.m. Information: https://schreinermountaineers.com/sports/mbkb/2023-24/schedule

Food & wine event

• Winter Formal Wine Dinner & Dance — Zanzenberg Tavern, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/zanzenbergtavern The details: Featuring Newsom Vineyards and The Zanzenberg Trio. Reservations required. For menu and more details, visit their Facebook event here. 

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Food truck 411

• Vecinos Fruteria y Cocina — Doyle Community Center, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Information: https://www.vecinosfc.com/ The details: Vecinos is serving breakfast tacos! Located in the parking lot of the center.
• Vecinos Fruteria y Cocina — Kerrville Sand & Gravel, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: https://www.vecinosfc.com/ 
• Que-Zeen BBQ — Ingram Dam, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/QueZeenWarda
• Shim’s Be Blessed — Trailhead Beer Garden, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/beblessedcateringandfoodtrailer

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.

College sports

• SU Mens Basketball vs Hardin Simmons — Schreiner University Event Center, 5:30 p.m. Information: https://schreinermountaineers.com/sports/mbkb/2023-24/schedule

Live music

• Open Mic Night — Gravity Check Saloon, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com 

Friday, December 22, 2023

Food truck 411

• Vecinos Fruteria y Cocina — Doyle Community Center, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Information: https://www.vecinosfc.com/ The details: Vecinos is serving breakfast tacos! Located in the parking lot of the center.
• Vecinos Fruteria y Cocina — Kerrville Sand & Gravel, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: https://www.vecinosfc.com/ 
• Que-Zeen BBQ — Ingram Dam, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/QueZeenWarda
• Shim’s Be Blessed — Trailhead Beer Garden, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/beblessedcateringandfoodtrailer

Science and nature

• One-on-One with a Naturalist — Riverside Nature Center, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: http://www.riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: A Certified Texas Master Naturalist will be available to answer questions, discuss various topics, or listen to ideas about how to advance the stewardship and conservation of our environment. 

Games

• Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.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 allowed. 

Live music

• Tim Porter and Gary Hatch — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/cafe-at-the-ridge
• Open Mic — Central Provisions, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/
• Zanzenberg Tavern House Band — Zanzenberg Tavern, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/zanzenbergtavern
• The Flashbacks — Elm Waterhole Saloon at the YO, 7 p.m. Information: http://www.yoranchhotel.com/

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Food truck 411

• Vecinos Fruteria y Cocina — Doyle Community Center, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Information: https://www.vecinosfc.com/ The details: Vecinos is serving breakfast tacos! Located in the parking lot of the center.
• Que-Zeen BBQ — Ingram Dam, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/QueZeenWarda
• Shim’s Be Blessed — Trailhead Beer Garden, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/beblessedcateringandfoodtrailer

Markets and shows

• Farmers Market — River Hills Mall Parking Lot, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: https://www.heartofthehillsfarmersmarket.com/

Live music

• Drugstore Cowboys — Singing Water Vineyards, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com/
• James the Less — Singing Water Vineyards, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com/
• Mindy Brown — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/cafe-at-the-ridge
• Zanzenberg Tavern House Band — Zanzenberg Tavern, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/zanzenbergtavern
• Matt Madison — Trailhead Beer Garden, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/

Sunday, December 24, 2023

Foodie event

• Sunday Brunch with Zanzenberg Tavern House Band — Zanzenberg Tavern, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/zanzenbergtavern The details: Reservations recommended. 

Live music

• Noah Curtis — Singing Water Vineyards, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com/ 

Games

• Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 1:30 p.m. Information: https://www.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.