70 things to do in Kerr County, Fourth of July edition

Maia’s Top 5 picks for the week

Maia Walther is our events editor and picks her top events each week. 

Wednesday

Library events

• At the Cailloux: Kim Lehman — Cailloux Theater, 10 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/06 The details: Join us for fun storytelling and music from Kim Lehman. 

Live music

• Charlie Marks Band — Central Provisions, 6 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/

Friday

Live Music

• Bob Schneider — The Arcadia Live, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/ 

Saturday

Live Music

• Monte Mongomery — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/southernskymusiccafe

The arts

• Hunt Community Fine Art Show and Sale — Bridget’s Basket, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.bridgetsbasket.com/ The details: A weekend show and sale with 14 accomplished artists. The show will include paintings, pottery, jewelry, and woodwork. 

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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: 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., through 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, June 26, 2023

Library events

• Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/06 The details: Stories, songs, and fun for children and their accompanying adults. 
• Calm & Color — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/06 The details: A half hour of relaxing and coloring for children and their accompanying adults. 
• Lego Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 2 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/06 The details: An hour of lego fun! Space is limited, sign up is required.

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, June 27, 2023

Library events

• Community Quilt — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/06 The details: Bring your coloring skills to decorate quilt blocks that will be turned into a quilt for the Friends of the Library fundraising.  
• Family Movie — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 1:30 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/06 The details: Join us each Tuesday for a family movie and popcorn! 

Science and nature

• Nature Nights: Land Snails in Your Backyard — 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. This week will be about the different species of native snails, how to identify them, and why they are important. 

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, June 28, 2023

Library events

• At the Cailloux: Kim Lehman — Cailloux Theater, 10 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/06 The details: Join us for fun storytelling and music from Kim Lehman. 
• 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. 

Live music

• Charlie Marks Band — Central Provisions, 6 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Library events

• Craft Session: Fluttering Butterfly — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/06 The details: Open to kids and teens. Space is limited, registration is required. 

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. 

Game night

• Board Game Night — Heart of the Cards, 5 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecardsktx/ 
• Trivia Night — Basement Brewers of Texas, 6:30 p.m. Information: http://basementbrewersoftexas.com/ 

Live music

• Open Mic Night — Gravity Check Saloon, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com
• Colleen Michelle Miller — Off Main Brewing, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.offmainbrewing.com/

Performing arts

• I Ought to Be in Pictures — VK Garage Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: A comedy drama by Neil Simon. A struggling screenwriter reconnects with his past when his estranged daughter arrives in Hollywood and wants to pursue a career in acting. 

Friday, June 30, 2023

The arts

• Summer Art Mart Opening Day — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 10 a.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: Come shop the handmade gift show! Show runs Tuesdays-Saturdays through July 28. 

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.

Performing arts

• I Ought to Be in Pictures — VK Garage Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: A comedy drama by Neil Simon. A struggling screenwriter reconnects with his past when his estranged daughter arrives in Hollywood and wants to pursue a career in acting. 

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. 
• Granny Get Yer Gun — Joanne Marie and Me, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/wineboutique1 
• Bryan Maldonado — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/ 
• In Six Days — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. Information: https://pintandplow.com/
• Carlos and Dan & The Silver Bullets — Down on the Loop, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/downontheloop
• Time Bandits — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com
• The Flashbacks — Elm Waterhole Saloon at the YO, 7 p.m. Information: http://www.yoranchhotel.com/ 
• Hillfire — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com/calendar-of-events
• Bob Schneider — The Arcadia Live, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/ 
• The Derringer Band — Pier 27 River Lounge, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/ontheguadaluperiver

Performing arts

• EDW Lucha Live Wrestling — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 8 p.m. Information: http://www.hillcountryyoutheventcenter.com/ The details: Center Stage Entertainment brings you Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling! 

Saturday, July 1, 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. Antiques, sports cars, lifted trucks, slammed trucks, Jeeps, and project cars. 

The arts

• Hunt Community Fine Art Show and Sale — Bridget’s Basket, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.bridgetsbasket.com/ The details: A weekend show and sale with 14 accomplished artists. The show will include paintings, pottery, jewelry, and woodwork. 

Library events

• DIY Cleaning Products — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/07 The details: An adult class that will present information and demos on making your own environmentally-friendly cleaning products. 

Celebration event

• Great American Picnic — The Ridge Marketplace, 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/ The details: Third annual Great American Picnic, featuring games, crafts, food and drinks, and fireworks! Live music by Jennifer D’Spain, Checkmate, and RBQ Band.

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

• Noelle Goforthe — 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/
• Celtic Music — Mystical Musings, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Information: terry@mysticalmusings.us The details: Bagpipes, wine, refreshments. 
• In Six Days — Basement Brewers of Texas, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/insixdays956 
• Reuben Darnell — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/
• The Corey Weaver Band — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com
• Monte Mongomery — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/southernskymusiccafe
• Tones Country — Inn of the Hills Pub, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/innpub/

Performing arts

• I Ought to Be in Pictures — VK Garage Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: A comedy drama by Neil Simon. A struggling screenwriter reconnects with his past when his estranged daughter arrives in Hollywood and wants to pursue a career in acting. 

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, The Stateline Band and dance starts at 9 pm. Visit website for ticket and table information. 

Movies

• Dive-in Movie: Moana — Olympic Pool, 9 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/752/Movies-in-the-Park

Sunday, July 2, 2023

The arts

• Hunt Community Fine Art Show and Sale — Bridget’s Basket, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.bridgetsbasket.com/ The details: A weekend show and sale with 14 accomplished artists. The show will include paintings, pottery, jewelry, and woodwork. 

Live music

• Josh Peek — Gravity Check Saloon, 1 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com
• Julian Escobedo — Bending Branch Winery, 2 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1205901446798288 
• Landon Lloyd Miller — Turtle Creek Vineyards, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://turtlecreekvineyard.com/ The details: Join us in the vineyard for our Garden Days to pick produce and stay to relax and enjoy some wine, food, and music! Visit facebook page here for info. 

Games

• Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament — 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.

Performing arts

• I Ought to Be in Pictures — VK Garage Theater, 2:30 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: A comedy drama by Neil Simon. A struggling screenwriter reconnects with his past when his estranged daughter arrives in Hollywood and wants to pursue a career in acting. 

Monday, July 3, 2023

Library events

• Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/07 The details: Stories, songs, and fun for children and their accompanying adults. 
• Calm & Color — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/07 The details: A half hour of relaxing and coloring for children and their accompanying adults. 
• Lego Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 2 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/07 The details: An hour of lego fun! Space is limited, sign up is required.

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, July 4, 2023

Celebrations!

• Bluebell Hills Fourth of July Bike Parade — Trinity Baptist Church, 8 a.m. Information: katykappel@yahoo.com The details: Bike decorating starts at 8 a.m. and the parade begins at 9 a.m. 
• Independence Day Ice Cream — Olympic Pool, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://kerrvilletx.gov/2009/Pool-Promotional-Days
• Kerrville’s Fourth on the River — Louise Hays Park, 2 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/809/4th-on-the-River The details: Annual 4th of July concert in the park. Free! Music, food, drinks, river, fireworks! For music lineup and more info visit: https://www.thearcadialive.org/kfor/ 
• Liberty on Tap — Off Main Brewing, 12 p.m. Information: https://www.offmainbrewing.com/events