60 things to do in Kerr County, July 31-Aug. 7

Maia’s Top 5

The Lead’s Maia Walther curates the calendar and comes up with her top picks each week.

Thursday

Library events

• Historical Fiction Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/08 The details: The group will discuss “The Queen of the Night” by Alexander Chee.

Friday

Winery event

• Then & Now Guided Tasting — Bending Branch Winery, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://www.bendingbranchwinery.com The details: Enjoy three Picpoul library wines and three current release wines paired with a personal charcuterie plate. Limited to 16 participants, $45 ticket. Purchase tickets here. 

Wellness

• Meditative Sound Bath — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 5 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/08 The details: A 45-minute guided sound bath and meditation offered by Humbling Bloom.

Performing arts

• Opening Night Dinner: A Murder is Announced — Cailloux Theater, 6 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: Tickets to a dinner for opening night can be purchased here. 
• A Murder is Announced — Cailloux Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: An Agatha Christie Mystery featuring Miss Marple. Adapted from the novel by Leslie Darbon, directed by Amy Goodyear. Tickets can be purchased here. 

Live music

• Ghosts of the Pleasure Garden — Elm Waterhole Saloon at the YO, 7 p.m. Information: http://www.yoranchhotel.com/ 

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-Thursday

History

Kerrville 101 — Kerr Regional History Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/1158/Kerr-Regional-History-Center The details: A standing exhibit that provides an introduction to local history and stories. 

Tuesday-Saturday

The arts

Billy Schenck: Mystic Visions of the West — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through September 2. Information: http://www.museumofwesternart.com 

KACC Art Exhibits — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through August 5. Information: http://www.kacckerrville.com The details: Three exhibits: Oil Paintings of Today’s Cowgirls by Charlotte Wyatt, Images: KACC Judged Membership Show, Hometown Craft’s Teachers Show. 

Monday, July 31, 2023

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 5:30 p.m. Smoking and non-smoking rooms. The Dauber Cafe is open during games, no outside food or drinks. 

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Outdoor activities

• Toddler Time — The Ridge Marketplace, 10 a.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/

Library events

• Great Decisions Discussion Group — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/08 The details: This month we will discuss War Crimes.
• Family Movie — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 2 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/08 The details: Kids of all ages are invited to join us for an afternoon movie and snacks.

Science and nature

• Nature Nights: Trash to Treasure — Riverside Nature Center, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Information: http://www.riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: Families are invited to join the nature center on Tuesday evenings during the summer for Nature Nights. 

Games

• Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.americanlegionpost208.com/ The details: Sales start 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 The details: Bring your voice, bring your instruments, and get on stage and play.

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

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. 

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. 

Art and wine

• Wild West Wine Wednesday — Museum of Western Art, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Information: http://www.museumofwesternart.com The details: Join us to learn about the latest from Hill Country Distillers and its partnership with Kerrville Hills Winery. Enjoy samples, networking and a short presentation on what’s going on at MoWA. Free event.

Foodie event 

• Wild Game Wine Dinner — Zanzenberg Tavern, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/zanzenbergtavern The details: Newsom Vineyards and Zanzenberg Tavern are presenting a Broken Arrow Ranch wild game and wine dinner. Live music by Frank Castro. Menu details available on facebook. Reservation only, please call 830-634-2619 or email texasfarmtotable@gmail.com for reservations.

Thursday, August 3, 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

• Historical Fiction Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/08 The details: The group will discuss “The Queen of the Night” by Alexander Chee.

Oh what a night

• Ladies Night Out — Off Main Brewing, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.offmainbrewing.com/events 

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 
• Sky Writers — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com/calendar-of-events

Friday, August 4, 2023

Science and nature

• One on One with a Naturalist — Riverside Nature Center, 10:00 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. 

Winery event

• Then & Now Guided Tasting — Bending Branch Winery, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://www.bendingbranchwinery.com The details: Enjoy three Picpoul library wines and three current release wines paired with a personal charcuterie plate. Limited to 16 participants, $45 ticket. Purchase tickets here. 
• First Friday Wine Share — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Information: http://www.firstfridaywineshare.com/ The details: A fun way to meet new or different wines, people, and places. Please bring no more than one bottle of wine for every two people and your own wine glass.

Wellness

• Meditative Sound Bath — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 5 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/08 The details: A 45-minute guided sound bath and meditation offered by Humbling Bloom.

Games

• Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.americanlegionpost208.com/ The details: Sales start 5:30 p.m. Smoking and non-smoking rooms. The Dauber Cafe is open during games, no outside food or drinks allowed. 
• Friday Night Magic — Heart of the Cards, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecardsktx/ 

Performing arts

• Opening Night Dinner: A Murder is Announced — Cailloux Theater, 6 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: Tickets to a dinner for opening night can be purchased here. 
• A Murder is Announced — Cailloux Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: An Agatha Christie Mystery featuring Miss Marple. Adapted from the novel by Leslie Darbon, directed by Amy Goodyear. Tickets can be purchased here. 

Live music

• The Limestoners — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. Information: https://pintandplow.com/
• Open Mic — Central Provisions, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/  The details: Every Friday evening in downtown Center Point. 
• Boone Holding — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com/calendar-of-events
• Rebel Roxie — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com
• Colleen Michelle Miller — Joanne Marie and Me, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/wineboutique1 
• Ghosts of the Pleasure Garden — Elm Waterhole Saloon at the YO, 7 p.m. Information: http://www.yoranchhotel.com/ 

Saturday, August 5, 2023

Sweet rides

• Cars and Coffee — Billy Gene’s, 8 a.m. Information: http://www.billygenes.com/ The details: Join us at Billy Gene’s Restaurant the first Saturday of each month for Cars and Coffee. 

End of summer

• Back to School Bash — Light on the Hill, 9 a.m to 11 a.m. Information: https://www.lightonthehillkerrville.org/ The details: School supplies, haircuts, gently used clothing, bounce houses, music. To sign up or make a donation, please visit the Doyle Center at 110 West Barnett or email beth.palmer@kfumc.org. 
• Squeeze the Day — The Ridge Marketplace, 10 a.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/ The details: Lemonade Stand Competition! 
• End of Summer Shindig — Kerrville Schreiner Park, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/1772/Kerrville-Schreiner-Park-Promotional-Day The details: End your summer with some time on the Guadalupe. Free boat rentals and admission, snow cones for sale, games and music.

Fundraiser

• Mo Gives Back! Molympics — Mo Ranch, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: https://www.moranch.org/ The details: A fundraiser for local nonprofits. For more info email Ethan Brundeen at egbrundeen@moranch.com.  

Library events

• Adult Yoga Class — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/08 The details: Offered by Humbling Bloom.
• Author Talk: Fran Shelton — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 2 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/08 The details: The author will read from her book “The Spirituality of Grief” and discuss ways to handle our sorrows. Signing to follow.

Markets and shows

• Farmers Market — River Hills Mall Parking Lot, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: https://www.heartofthehillsfarmersmarket.com/
• Chamber Business Expo — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: http://www.hillcountryyoutheventcenter.com/ 

Games

• Cardfight!! Vanguard — Heart of the Cards, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecardsktx/  

Live music

• Noah Nilsson — Singing Water Vineyards, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com/
• Lee Beauchamp — Singing Water Vineyards, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com/
• Gary Patrick — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com/calendar-of-events
• Chuck Wimer — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: http://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com 
• Taylor Swift DJ Laser Dance Party — The Arcadia Live, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/

Performing arts

• A Murder is Announced — Cailloux Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: An Agatha Christie Mystery featuring Miss Marple. Adapted from the novel by Leslie Darbon, directed by Amy Goodyear. Tickets can be purchased here. 

The rodeo

• Crider’s Rodeo and Dance — Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Information: https://cridersrandd.com/ The details: For 97 years, Crider’s Rodeo & Dancehall has been an entertainment spot along the banks of the Guadalupe River each summer. Camp families, locals and visitors have all gathered beneath the Old Oak Tree to share friendships, love, and memories every Saturday night from Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend. Cafe opens at 6:30pm, rodeo starts at 8pm, Cactus Country and dance starts at 9pm. Visit website for ticket and table information. 

Sunday, August 6, 2023

Live music

• Josh Peek — Gravity Check Saloon, 1 p.m. Information: http://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com
• Ruben Pacheco — Singing Water Vineyards, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com/ 
• Fiddle Jam — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 4 p.m. Information: https://pintandplow.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. 
• Trivia: Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? — Off Main Brewing, 2 p.m. Information: https://www.offmainbrewing.com/
• Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament — Heart of the Cards, 3 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecardsktx/ 
• Dungeons & Dragons Adventurer’s League — Heart of the Cards, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecardsktx/ 
• One Piece Card Game Tournament — Heart of the Cards, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecardsktx/