Recurring events
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.
The arts
- Of the Earth — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through June 23. Information: http://www.hcaf.com The details: Of the Earth: Pieces in metal and wood. 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
- 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 July 1. Information: http://www.kacckerrville.com The details: Monday Madness: The Monday Artists Exhibit; Mix Masters: Abstract mixed media and paintings by Marsha Mefferd and Judy Surles; Southwest Gourd & Fiber Fine Art Show: A national exhibit of gourd and fiber art.
Monday, May 22, 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.
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 23, 2023
Library events
- Art and Science — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/92/Library The details: Join us in the meeting room as we explore a different art or science activity each month. For ages 4 and up.
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.
- Circle of Service — The Arcadia Live, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Library events
- History Center Story Time — Kerr Regional History Center, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/event/history-center-storytime
- 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.
Science and nature
- Solar Eclipse Presentation — SU Junkin Hall Ministry Center, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.dietertcenter.org/dynamic-learning-institute.html The details: Join Dr. Kim Arvidsson of SU for a presentation on the upcoming eclipses. Class fee is $20.
Thursday, May 25, 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
- Talking Texas Book Club — Kerr Regional History Center, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/event/talking-texas-book-club The details: The club will discuss “God Save Texas” by Lawrence Wright.
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
- Retro Flashback — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com/calendar-of-events
Music festival
- Kerrville Folk Festival Opening Night — Quiet Valley Ranch, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org/ The details: Day one of the 18-day festival opening night with Bill Muse, Terry Hendrix and Lloyd Maines, John Fullbright, Pat Byrne, and Gina Chavez performing. Kennedy Outdoor Theater and food and craft booths open at 6 p.m.
Friday, May 26, 2023
The arts
- Hill Country Quilt Guild Show: The Power of Bright — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: http://www.hillcountryquiltguild.com/ The details: The Hill Country Quilt Guild presents a show with 250+ juried quilts, youth gallery, gift marketplace, bizarre bazaar, donation quilt, vendors, concessions, Scissor Man, silent auction, quilts for sale, and so much more.
- Texas Masters of Fine Art & Craft Show — YO Hotel and Conference Center, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Information: http://www.texasmasters.com/ The details: 20th Annual Texas Masters of Fine Art & Craft Show. An exhibition of some of the finest professional artists and craftspeople from all over Texas in the ballrooms of the Y.O. Hotel and Conference Center. This event is free and open to the public.
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.
- KFF Guadalupe Canoe Trip — Quiet Valley Ranch, 11:30 a.m. Information: https://www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org/guadalupe-canoe-trips The details: Hosted by Bill Oliver. $25 per person, limited availability. Follow link for more info.
Games
- 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.
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.
- The Pertnears — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://pintandplow.com/
- The Unknowns — Joanne Marie and Me, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/wineboutique1
- Alex Coba — The Arcadia Live On Deck Happy Hour, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/
- Derringer — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com
- Ryan Wilcox — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com/calendar-of-events
- Moe Bandy — Cailloux Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: http://www.caillouxperformingarts.com/
- Garden Ghost Band — Elm Waterhole Saloon at the YO, 7 p.m. Information: http://www.yoranchhotel.com/
- RockCastle — Pier 27 River Lounge, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/ontheguadaluperiver
Music festival
- Kerrville Folk Festival — Quiet Valley Ranch, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org/ The details: Day two of the 18-day festival with Goldpine, Ordinary Elephant, Kelly Willis/Brennen Leigh/Melissa Carper, and The Founding performing. Kennedy Outdoor Theater and food and craft booths open at 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 27, 2023
Science and nature
- Plant Walk and Talk — Riverside Nature Center, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Information: http://www.riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: This free program will cover toxic and invasive plants of the hill country.
The arts
- Hill Country Quilt Guild Show: The Power of Bright — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: http://www.hillcountryquiltguild.com/ The details: The Hill Country Quilt Guild presents a show with 250+ juried quilts, youth gallery, gift marketplace, bizarre bazaar, donation quilt, vendors, concessions, Scissor Man, silent auction, quilts for sale, and so much more.
- Texas Masters of Fine Art & Craft Show — YO Hotel and Conference Center, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Information: http://www.texasmasters.com/ The details: 20th Annual Texas Masters of Fine Art & Craft Show. An exhibition of some of the finest professional artists and craftspeople from all over Texas in the ballrooms of the Y.O. Hotel and Conference Center. This event is free and open to the public.
- Family Free Day — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: http://www.museumofwesternart.com/ The details: Free admission to Kerr County Residents on the last Saturday of the month. Bonus craft fun: Sand art paintings. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Materials provided.
Outdoor activities
- Cornhole Tournament — Trailhead Beer Garden, 10 a.m. Information: [email protected] The details: $20 per team. Registration deadline is May 24.
Sign language
- Hill Country ASL Practice — Cafe at the Ridge, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1533853586764050/ The details: ASL practice, conversation, and games. All levels welcome. The group will meet on the patio, weather permitting.
Ice cream!
- The Hunt Preservation Society – Community Appreciation Ice Cream Social — The Hunt Store, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Information: https://thehuntstore.com/upcoming-events/
Agriculture and livestock
- The Republic Sheep and Goat Sale — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/The-Republic-Texas-Born-and-Bred-Sheep-and-Goat-Sale-106956551932212 The details: All Texas born and bred sheep and goat sale. Live bidding on Willoughby Sales with auctioneer Tanner Ragan.
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 6:30 p.m., rodeo starts at 8 p.m., John Christopher Way Band and dance starts at 9 p.m. Visit website for ticket and table information.
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.
Live music
- Jaime Sol — Blue Oak Trading Company, 12 p.m. Information: https://www.blueoaktradingcompany.com/
- Covenants Creek Acoustic — Singing Water Vineyard, 12 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com/upcoming-events/
- Hollin McKay — Singing Water Vineyard, 3:30 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com/upcoming-events/
- Battle of the Bands — Ridge Rock Amphitheater, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/
- Bryan Maldonado — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/
- Kathy and Michael Broussard — Central Provisions, 6 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/
- Alex Coba — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com/calendar-of-events
- Wazobia — Roddy Tree Ranch, 6:30 p.m. Information: http://www.lazydaysandstarrynights.com/ The details: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music starts at 8 p.m.
- Starseed — Pier 27 River Lounge, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/ontheguadaluperiver
- Loyd Bonham Band — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com
- Checkmate — Inn of the Hills Pub, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/innpub/
- Ariana Ortiz and Mike Lafon — Trailhead Beer Garden, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/
Music festival
- Kerrville Folk Festival — Quiet Valley Ranch, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org/ The details: Day three of the 18-day festival with Steve Seskin, Darrell Scott, Lilli Lewis, and Anaïs Mitchell performing. Kennedy Outdoor Theater and food and craft booths open at 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 28, 2023
The arts
- Texas Masters of Fine Art & Craft Show — YO Hotel and Conference Center, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: http://www.texasmasters.com/ The details: 20th Annual Texas Masters of Fine Art & Craft Show. An exhibition of some of the finest professional artists and craftspeople from all over Texas in the ballrooms of the Y.O. Hotel and Conference Center. This event is free and open to the public.
Performing arts
- Sentimental Journey Orchestra: Memorial Memories: One More Time! — Cailloux Theater, 3 p.m. Information: http://www.caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: The fabulous Sentimental Journey Orchestra is celebrating the big band music of the 1940s – “the songs that got us through WWII.” This true Big Band will be joined by The Memphis Belles trio and living historian Bruce Hoff as General Eisenhower as they present their trademark mix of music by Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, and Duke Ellington.
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.
Live music
- Doc Williams — Gravity Check Saloon, 1 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com
- Amber Nicole Bormann — Singing Water Vineyard, 1 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com/upcoming-events/
- Gary P. Nunn Festival — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com/ The details: Annual Memorial Day Weekend festival with live music all day. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/southernskymusiccafe/873798
- Dave Maroney — Bending Branch Winery, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://www.bendingbranchwinery.com/
Music festival
- Kerrville Folk Festival — Quiet Valley Ranch, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org/ The details: Day four of the 18-day festival with Matt Nakoa, Johnsmith/Dan Sebranek, Mary Gauthier, and Squirrel Nut Zippers performing. Kennedy Outdoor Theater and food and craft booths open at 6 p.m. At the Moontower in the campgrounds, a second late-late-night show happens with Possessed by Paul James, Some Say Leland, The Finer Things, Anaïs Mitchell, and Ethan Azarian performing.
