65 things to do this week in Kerr County

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Tuesday

The arts

• Hill Country Camera Club — Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.hillcountrycameraclub.org/ The details: This month’s meeting will feature SU Professor Deborah Wartko-Conner and a lecture and discussion on Alternative Processes in photography. Free and open to all levels of photographers. 

Thursday

Library events

• Readers Mix Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/01 The details: The group will discuss “Ladies of the Canyons” by Lesley Poling-Kempes.

Friday

Performing arts

• Camerata: Star Crossed — First Presbyterian Church, 4 p.m. Information: https://cameratasa.org/ The details: Debussy, Schumann, and Brahms. To purchase tickets click here. 
• Red Velvet — VK Garage Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: An award-winning play by Lolita Chakrabarti, portraying the true story of the first Black man to play Othello in London in 1833. For tickets, click here. 

Live music

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

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Monday-Saturday

Science and nature

• Fossils — Riverside Nature Center, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: http://www.riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: 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

• From the Vaults: Works from the Permanent Collection — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through April 20. Information: http://www.museumofwesternart.com 
• KACC Art Exhibits — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through February 3. Information: http://www.kacckerrville.com The details: Endangered Species Paintings by Dale McCormick, Impressionistic Paintings by David Barousse, KACC Rummage Sale. 

Monday, January 8, 2024

Library events

• Lap-Sit Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/01 The details: A story time program for ages 3 and under with songs, rhymes, and playtime. 
• Mystery Craft Challenge — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 4 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/01

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, January 9, 2024

Outreach groups

• Grief Support Group — Dietert Center, 10 a.m. Information: https://www.dietertcenter.org

Library events

• Great Decisions Discussion Group — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/01 The details: We will discuss the documentary “Budrus” this month.
• Social Crafters — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 4 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/01 The details: Bring your craft project to the library and craft with a group.

The arts

• Hill Country Camera Club — Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.hillcountrycameraclub.org/ The details: This month’s meeting will feature SU Professor Deborah Wartko-Conner and a lecture and discussion on Alternative Processes in photography. Free and open to all levels of photographers. 

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. 

Live music

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

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Library events

• Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/01 The details: Join us each week for a different theme. Children ages 3-5 will enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and activities. 
• 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 

Outreach groups

• Dementia Caregiver Support Group — Dietert Center, 1:30 p.m. Information: https://www.dietertcenter.org/ The details: Free to attend. 

Food truck 411

• Shim’s Be Blessed: Pizza Night! — Trailhead Beer Garden, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/ The details: Pizza Night at Trailhead! Shim’s will be serving wood-fired pizzas and Trailhead will have $20 bottles of Texas wines.

Games

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

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Science and nature

• Sprouts — Riverside Nature Center, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Information: http://www.riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: Explore the wonders of nature through story time with your preschooler.

Science and nature

• TOWN Monthly 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. For more info visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/1988237591344986/about 

Library events

• Readers Mix Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/01 The details: The group will discuss “Ladies of the Canyons” by Lesley Poling-Kempes.

Outreach groups

• Tech Support for Seniors — Dietert Center, 2 p.m. Information: https://www.dietertcenter.org/ The details: Bring your device and any questions you might have. Free to attend. 

Food truck 411

• Shim’s Be Blessed: Burger Night! — Trailhead Beer Garden, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/ The details: Burger Night at Trailhead! Shim’s will be serving burgers: 2 for $20 and Trailhead will have $4 P&P pints.

Live music

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

Friday, January 12, 2024

Performing arts

• Camerata: Star Crossed — First Presbyterian Church, 4 p.m. Information: https://cameratasa.org/ The details: Debussy, Schumann, and Brahms. To purchase tickets click here. 

Food truck 411

• Vecinos Fruteria y Cocina — Trailhead Beer Garden, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.vecinosfc.com/

College sports

• SU Mens Basketball vs Centenary — Schreiner University Event Center, 5:30 p.m. Information: https://schreinermountaineers.com/sports/mbkb/index
• SU Womens Basketball vs Centenary — Schreiner University Event Center, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://schreinermountaineers.com/sports/wbkb/index

Science and nature

• Star Party — Schreiner University Loftis Observatory, 6:30 p.m. Information: kdarvidsson@schreiner.edu

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. 

Live music

• Stan Morris — 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/
• Homer Whisenant — Joanne Marie and Me, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/wineboutique1 
• Heartbreak Outlaws — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com 
• Ghosts of the Pleasure Garden — Elm Waterhole Saloon at the YO, 7 p.m. Information: http://www.yoranchhotel.com/

Performing arts

• Red Velvet — VK Garage Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: An award-winning play by Lolita Chakrabarti, portraying the true story of the first Black man to play Othello in London in 1833. For tickets, click here. 

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Ag events

• Texas Junior Angora Goat Show — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 8 a.m. Information: https://tjags.org/

Markets

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

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 
• Gardening 101: Texas Plants — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/01

Food truck 411

• Vecinos Fruteria y Cocina — Trailhead Beer Garden, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://www.vecinosfc.com/
• Shim’s Be Blessed — Trailhead Beer Garden, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/

Winery event

• Petite Sirah Tasting — Ursa at Branch on High, Comfort, 2 p.m. Information: https://www.bendingbranchwinery.com/ The details: Tasting with Ursa Winemaker Greg Stokes. Tickets can be purchased here. 

The arts

• Gallery Masters: Art Appreciation for Children — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: For ages 6-8. To register, click here. 
• MOWA Crafters — Museum of Western Art, 2 p.m. Information: https://www.museumofwesternart.com/ The details: We will be making snowmen and snow globes. For ages 5 and up. 
• Artist Reception — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://kacckerrville.com/
• Artist Reception: Susanne Vincent — Museum of Western Art, 5:30 p.m. Information: http://www.museumofwesternart.com

College sports

• SU Mens Basketball vs St Thomas — Schreiner University Event Center, 4 p.m. Information: https://schreinermountaineers.com/sports/mbkb/index
• SU Womens Basketball vs St Thomas — Schreiner University Event Center, 6 p.m. Information: https://schreinermountaineers.com/sports/wbkb/index

Performing arts

• Red Velvet — VK Garage Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: An award-winning play by Lolita Chakrabarti, portraying the true story of the first Black man to play Othello in London in 1833. For tickets, click here. 

Live music

• Jim Turner — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/cafe-at-the-ridge
• Bill Mahkovitz — Central Provisions, 6 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/
• The Flashbacks — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com 
• Carlos Cuellar — Joanne Marie and Me, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/wineboutique1 
• Heartbreak Outlaws — Inn of the Hills Pub, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/innpub

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Food truck 411

• Shim’s Be Blessed — Trailhead Beer Garden, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/beblessedcateringandfoodtrailer

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.

Winery event

• Petite Sirah Tasting — Ursa at Branch on High, Comfort, 2 p.m. Information: https://www.bendingbranchwinery.com/ The details: Tasting with Ursa Winemaker Greg Stokes. Tickets can be purchased here.

Live music

• Shane Stumpf — Gravity Check Saloon, 1 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com 
• Fiddle Jam with Theresa Britt — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 2 p.m. Information: https://pintandplow.com/
• Steve Feinstein — Bending Branch Winery, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://www.bendingbranchwinery.com/
• Mary Brett — Central Provisions, 6 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/ 

Foodie event

• Monthly Potluck — Central Provisions, 6 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/ The details: Bring a favorite dish to share and meet some neighborhood folks.