66 things to do this week in Kerr County, May 6-12, 2024

Maia Walther’s best bets for the week.

Thursday 

Live music

• The Moonlites — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://pintandplow.com/

Friday

Wellness

• Movement for Mental Health Yoga — Doyle Community Center, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Information: https://www.doylecc.org/ 

Live music

• George Ensle & Butch Hancock — The Arcadia Live, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/ The details: Jake Martin opens at 7 p.m., George Ensle & Butch Hancock perform at 8 p.m. 

Saturday

Outdoors

• Coffee & Kayak with Nick Loveland — Central Provisions, 9 a.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/ The details: Meet at Central Provisions for coffee and then head down to the Center Point dam for a kayak outing with Nick Loveland, our friend and local Texas River Naturalist.

Sunday

Live music

• Susan Herndon — Bending Branch Winery, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.  Information: https://www.bendingbranchwinery.com/

Recurring events

Monday-Saturday

Science and nature

• Our Place in Space — Riverside Nature Center, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: http://www.riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: Come see the constellations in our planetarium, learn about conserving our night skies and about our place in space!  

The arts

• Texas Watercolor Society Annual Show — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: May 3 through June 29. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

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

• 41st Annual Roundup Exhibition and Sale — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through June 8. Information: https://www.museumofwesternart.com/ The details: The Roundup will feature 170 original works by 62 artists. 
• KACC Art Exhibits — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through May 11. Information: http://www.kacckerrville.com The details: Derby Gallery – Carlos Moseley & Gerald Tobola, Avery Gallery – Guadalupe Watercolor Group, Cornels Gallery – SU Senior Graphic Arts Projects. 

Upcoming classes/series

Summer Art Camp — The Color of Clay

Information: https://thecolorofclay.com/

The details: Monday – Thursday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information and to register, click here. 

Summer Art Mart — Hill Country Arts Foundation

Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ 

The details: Registration is open for booth applications. The show runs July 8-August 9. 

Summer Youth Art Camp — Hill Country Arts Foundation

Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ 

The details: Dance camp, theater camp, and visual arts camp for various dates and age groups. For more information and to register, click here.

Wheel Throwing Class Class I — Hill Country Arts Foundation

Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ 

The details: May 6 – May 22, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information and to register, click here.

Wheel Throwing Class Class II — Hill Country Arts Foundation

Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ 

The details: May 7 – May 23, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information and to register, click here.

Plein Air Painting — Hill Country Arts Foundation

Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ 

The details: May 24 & 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information and to register, click here. 

Texas Master Naturalists Training Class

Information: https://txmn.org/hillcountry/

The details: August 14 – November 16, Wednesday evenings and Saturday field trips. Applications are now being accepted for the class. For the training schedule and to apply, visit the link above.   

Monday, May 6, 2024

Library events

• Lap-Sit Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/05 The details: A story time program for ages 3 and under with songs, rhymes, and playtime.

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, May 7, 2024

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/2024/05 The details: The group will discuss the topic “Science Across Borders” this month.

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: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Library events

• Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/05 The details: Join us each week for a different theme. Children ages 3-5 will enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.
• Peterson Health Lecture Series: Stroke Support and Prevention — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/05
• Friends of the Library Book Sale — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/05

Outreach groups

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

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.

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Library events

• Readers Mix Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/05 The details: The group will discuss “The Measure” by Nikki Erlick.

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 

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
• The Moonlites — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://pintandplow.com/

Friday, May 10, 2024

Community lunch

• Lunch & Learn: Diet and Movement for Mental Health — Doyle Community Center, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Information: https://www.doylecc.org/

Wellness

• Movement for Mental Health Yoga — Doyle Community Center, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Information: https://www.doylecc.org/ 

Fundraiser

• Guns & Hoses Charity Football Game — Antler Stadium, 5 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/gunsandhoses2019/ The details: It’s time for the annual showdown! 

Food truck 411

• Vecinos Fruteria y Cocina: Taco Night! — Trailhead Beer Garden, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Information: https://www.vecinosfc.com/ The details: 6-pack tacos $20 and $3 longnecks at Trailhead.

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

• Chad Alan — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://pintandplow.com/
• Stan Morris — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/
• Allen Love Band — Joanne Marie & Me, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/wineboutique1
• Open Mic Night — Central Provisions, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/
• Barefax Band — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com
• George Ensle & Butch Hancock — The Arcadia Live, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/ The details: Jake Martin opens at 7 p.m., George Ensle & Butch Hancock perform at 8 p.m. 
• Mike Bourne & KC Boogie — Lazy Days Canteen at Roddy Tree Ranch, 8:30 p.m. Information: https://www.lazydaysandstarrynights.com/ The details: Mike Bourne band brings Kansas City “Jump” Blues to the Lazy Days Canteen! Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music starts at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the gate, $10 in advance and can be purchased here. 

Performing arts

• Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 7 p.m. Information: https://dwarfanators.com/
• The Explorers Club — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 7:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: Indoor Theater. A farcical play written by Nell Benjamin. In 19th-century London, a fictional club of elite explorers faces the crisis of a woman wanting to join. She has found a Lost City, and though the president advocates for her admission, other members are quite opposed. To purchase tickets, click here. 

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Outdoor activities

• Kerrville Walking Group — 8 a.m. Information: www.kerrville.xyz The details: Join the KWG on Saturday mornings for nature walks. Most routes are 2-4 miles. Visit website for exact meeting location and further details.
• Coffee & Kayak with Nick Loveland — Central Provisions, 9 a.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/ The details: Meet at Central Provisions for coffee and then head down to the Center Point dam for a kayak outing with Nick Loveland, our friend and local Texas River Naturalist.

Markets

• Farmers Market — River Hills Mall Parking Lot, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: https://www.heartofthehillsfarmersmarket.com/
• Hillside Harvest Market — Parking Lot, 301 Junction Hwy, 10 a.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554858434111

Volunteer info

• Volunteer Open House — Kerr Konnect, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: https://kerrkonnect.org/ The details: Kerr Konnect needs drivers and office volunteers! Stop by and visit with current volunteers and find out about the program. 

Library events

• Friends of the Library Book Sale — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/05
• Gardening 101: Heat-Tolerant Vegetables — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 4 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/05
• Community outreach
• KPUB Community Weatherization Event — Doyle Community Center, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: https://www.kpub.com/ The details: Learn how you can save energy and money in your home. For more information, click here. 

Science and nature

• World Migratory Bird Day — The Ridge Marketplace, 11 a.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/

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/ 
• Celebration
• Mother’s Day Tea — Dietert Center, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.dietertcenter.org/ The details: Delightful teas, finger sandwiches, and decadent desserts will be served. There will be a hat contest and raffle prizes. Free event, call to reserve your spot. 

Arts & crafts

• MOWA Crafters: Summer Fun — Museum of Western Art, 2 p.m. Information: https://www.museumofwesternart.com/ The details: Geared toward ages 5 and up.

Foodie event

• Sushi Saturday — Singing Water Vineyards, 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com/ The details: Three seating times. See website for details and reservations. 

Live music

• James the Less -– Singing Water Vineyards, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com/ 
• Jim Turner — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/
• Saturday Night Tribute Series: Greatest Cowboy Songs with Dave Kemp & Son -– Singing Water Vineyards, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com/ 
• Jerialice Arsenault — Trailhead Beer Garden, 7 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/ 
• The Habitat — Central Provisions, 7 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/
• Dreams: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac — Gravity Check Saloon, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Performing arts

• The Explorers Club — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 7:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: Indoor Theater. A farcical play written by Nell Benjamin. In 19th-century London, a fictional club of elite explorers faces the crisis of a woman wanting to join. She has found a Lost City, and though the president advocates for her admission, other members are quite opposed. To purchase tickets, click here. 

Sunday, May 12, 2024

Your mom

• Mother’s Day Special — Kerrville Schreiner Park. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/1772/Kerrville-Schreiner-Park-Promotional-Day The details: Mothers and mother figures get free admission to the park with the purchase of a child’s pass.
• Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea — The Fancy Finch Tea Cottage, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  Information: https://thefancyfinchteacottage.com/ The details: Call to make reservations.

Brunch

• Brunch at Bridget’s — Bridget’s Basket, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/BridgetsBasket 
• Sunday Brunch — Zanzenberg Tavern, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/zanzenbergtavern The details: Live music by Susan Herndon. Reservations recommended. 

Food truck 411

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

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/
• Susan Herndon — Bending Branch Winery, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.  Information: https://www.bendingbranchwinery.com/

Performing arts

• The Explorers Club — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 2:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: Indoor Theater. A farcical play written by Nell Benjamin. In 19th-century London, a fictional club of elite explorers faces the crisis of a woman wanting to join. She has found a Lost City, and though the president advocates for her admission, other members are quite opposed. To purchase tickets, click here.