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70 things to do in Kerr County, June 12-18

This week, Newsies takes the stage in Ingram, there’s live music galore and we’re headed toward Father’s Day.

Maia’s Top Five

The Lead’s Maia Walther provides us the list of things to do this week in Kerr County, and her favorite events to enjoy.

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Wednesday

Library events

  • Author Talk: David Willis — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 1 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/06 The details: David Willis, Director of the Biodiversity Center and Professor of Natural Sciences at UT Austin, will host a signing for his book “Armadillos to Ziziphus: A Naturalist in the Texas Hill Country.” He will discuss the reasons for the biodiversity of the Hill Country, what we have lost, and some ways we can support preservation and restoration of the area’s natural resources.

Thursday

  • Community Conversation: Water in Kerr County — Riverside Nature Center, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Information: http://www.riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: The Guadalupe River is the heart of Kerr County. This community gathering is to learn about the issues facing our waters (growth, drought) and discuss how we can shape their future. Presented by the Riverside Nature Center, Guadalupe Riverkeeper, and Hill Country Alliance. 

Friday-Saturday

  • Newsies — Hill Country Arts Foundation Outdoor Theater, 8:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: Newsboy Jack Kelly leads a fight for what is right against publishing giants in turn-of-the-century New York City. 

Saturday

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.

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

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 12, 2023

Library events

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 13, 2023

Library events

Science and nature

  • Nature Nights: Mammoths vs. Scimitars — 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. 

Wellness

  • Kerrville Hearing Solutions Meeting — Dietert Center, 7 p.m. Information: hearinghelpers.khs@gmail.com The details: Ada Kay Brown, ADA Law Consultant/Deaf Support Specialist will speak on the topic of Audism. 

Live music

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Library events

  • Author Talk: David Willis — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 1 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/06 The details: David Willis, Director of the Biodiversity Center and Professor of Natural Sciences at UT Austin, will host a signing for his book “Armadillos to Ziziphus: A Naturalist in the Texas Hill Country.” He will discuss the reasons for the biodiversity of the Hill Country, what we have lost, and some ways we can support preservation and restoration of the area’s natural resources.
  • 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. 

Happy hour

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Library events

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. 
  • Community Conversation: Water in Kerr County — Riverside Nature Center, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Information: http://www.riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: The Guadalupe River is the heart of Kerr County. This community gathering is to learn about the issues facing our waters (growth, drought) and discuss how we can shape their future. Presented by the Riverside Nature Center, Guadalupe Riverkeeper, and Hill Country Alliance. 

Games

  • Board Game Night — Heart of the Cards, 5 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecardsktx/ 
  • T4: Third Thirsty Thursday Trivia — The Arcadia Live Theater, 6:30 p.m. Information: http://www.thearcadialive.org/ The details: Free entry, full bar open, prizes. Team of up to 6 people, fun team name required. You can have Pint & Plow pizza plus two appetizers waiting for your team when you arrive. Place your order when you RSVP. Only one member from each team needs to RSVP. 

Live music

Friday, June 16, 2023

Wine and art

  • Paint & Sip — Color of Clay, 7 p.m. Information: https://thecolorofclay.com/ The details: Bring your friends and a bottle of wine and come paint!

Games

Performing arts 

  • Comedy Festival — The Arcadia Live, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/ The details: A two-day comedy festival featuring Eddie Brill, Garrett Perkins, Dave May, and B Smitty. 
  • Newsies — Hill Country Arts Foundation Outdoor Theater, 8:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: Newsboy Jack Kelly leads a fight for what is right against publishing giants in turn-of-the-century New York City. 

Live music

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Fun runs

  • Kerrville PD 5K — Louise Hays Park, 7 a.m. The details: Look for the marked Kerrville Police Department unit in Louise Hays Park by the dam! Shawnte from SV Fitness will do warm-up and cool down, and the run starts at 7 sharp!

Science and nature

  • Bird Walk and Talk — Riverside Nature Center, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Information: www.riversidenaturecenter.org The details: Join Paul and Deloris Sellin for a morning bird walk. You will learn life histories of our avian residents and migratory feathered friends. All ages and levels of experience are welcome! Free program. 

Friends and neighbors road trip

  • Poetry Workshop: Weaving Time with Words — Studio Comfort Texas, 10 a.m. Information: https://www.studiocomforttexas.com/ The details: Led by Judith Youngers. $30 per person. In conjunction with the Meredith Dean “Woven Time” exhibit.

Library events

Winery event

Games

Performing arts

  • Comedy Festival — The Arcadia Live, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/ The details: A 2-day comedy festival featuring Eddie Brill, Garrett Perkins, Dave May, and B Smitty. 
  • Newsies — Hill Country Arts Foundation Outdoor Theater, 8:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: Newsboy Jack Kelly leads a fight for what is right against publishing giants in turn-of-the-century New York City. 
  • End of the Innocence: A Salute to Songwriters — Cailloux Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ 

Live music

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., Corey Weaver and dance starts at 9 p.m. Visit website for ticket and table information. 

Sunday, June 18, 2023

Fathers Day events

  • Fathers Day Promo — Kerrville Schreiner Park, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: http://www.kerrvilletx.gov The details: Take dad outdoors! Free admission with the purchase of a child’s admission.
  • Beer & BBQ Tasting — Off Main Brewing, 12 p.m. Information: https://www.offmainbrewing.com/

Games

Live music

70 things to do in Kerr County, June 12-18

Maia’s Top Five

Wednesday

Library events

  • Author Talk: David Willis — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 1 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/06 The details: David Willis, Director of the Biodiversity Center and Professor of Natural Sciences at UT Austin, will host a signing for his book “Armadillos to Ziziphus: A Naturalist in the Texas Hill Country.” He will discuss the reasons for the biodiversity of the Hill Country, what we have lost, and some ways we can support preservation and restoration of the area’s natural resources.

Thursday

  • Community Conversation: Water in Kerr County — Riverside Nature Center, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Information: http://www.riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: The Guadalupe River is the heart of Kerr County. This community gathering is to learn about the issues facing our waters (growth, drought) and discuss how we can shape their future. Presented by the Riverside Nature Center, Guadalupe Riverkeeper, and Hill Country Alliance. 

Friday-Saturday

  • Newsies — Hill Country Arts Foundation Outdoor Theater, 8:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: Newsboy Jack Kelly leads a fight for what is right against publishing giants in turn-of-the-century New York City. 

Saturday

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.

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

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 12, 2023

Library events

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 13, 2023

Library events

Science and nature

  • Nature Nights: Mammoths vs. Scimitars — 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. 

Wellness

  • Kerrville Hearing Solutions Meeting — Dietert Center, 7 p.m. Information: hearinghelpers.khs@gmail.com The details: Ada Kay Brown, ADA Law Consultant/Deaf Support Specialist will speak on the topic of Audism. 

Live music

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Library events

  • Author Talk: David Willis — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 1 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/06 The details: David Willis, Director of the Biodiversity Center and Professor of Natural Sciences at UT Austin, will host a signing for his book “Armadillos to Ziziphus: A Naturalist in the Texas Hill Country.” He will discuss the reasons for the biodiversity of the Hill Country, what we have lost, and some ways we can support preservation and restoration of the area’s natural resources.
  • 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. 

Happy hour

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Library events

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. 
  • Community Conversation: Water in Kerr County — Riverside Nature Center, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Information: http://www.riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: The Guadalupe River is the heart of Kerr County. This community gathering is to learn about the issues facing our waters (growth, drought) and discuss how we can shape their future. Presented by the Riverside Nature Center, Guadalupe Riverkeeper, and Hill Country Alliance. 

Games

  • Board Game Night — Heart of the Cards, 5 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecardsktx/ 
  • T4: Third Thirsty Thursday Trivia — The Arcadia Live Theater, 6:30 p.m. Information: http://www.thearcadialive.org/ The details: Free entry, full bar open, prizes. Team of up to 6 people, fun team name required. You can have Pint & Plow pizza plus two appetizers waiting for your team when you arrive. Place your order when you RSVP. Only one member from each team needs to RSVP. 

Live music

Friday, June 16, 2023

Wine and art

  • Paint & Sip — Color of Clay, 7 p.m. Information: https://thecolorofclay.com/ The details: Bring your friends and a bottle of wine and come paint!

Games

Performing arts 

  • Comedy Festival — The Arcadia Live, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/ The details: A two-day comedy festival featuring Eddie Brill, Garrett Perkins, Dave May, and B Smitty. 
  • Newsies — Hill Country Arts Foundation Outdoor Theater, 8:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: Newsboy Jack Kelly leads a fight for what is right against publishing giants in turn-of-the-century New York City. 

Live music

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Fun runs

  • Kerrville PD 5K — Louise Hays Park, 7 a.m. The details: Look for the marked Kerrville Police Department unit in Louise Hays Park by the dam! Shawnte from SV Fitness will do warm-up and cool down, and the run starts at 7 sharp!

Science and nature

  • Bird Walk and Talk — Riverside Nature Center, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Information: www.riversidenaturecenter.org The details: Join Paul and Deloris Sellin for a morning bird walk. You will learn life histories of our avian residents and migratory feathered friends. All ages and levels of experience are welcome! Free program. 

Friends and neighbors road trip

  • Poetry Workshop: Weaving Time with Words — Studio Comfort Texas, 10 a.m. Information: https://www.studiocomforttexas.com/ The details: Led by Judith Youngers. $30 per person. In conjunction with the Meredith Dean “Woven Time” exhibit.

Library events

Winery event

Games

Performing arts

  • Comedy Festival — The Arcadia Live, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/ The details: A 2-day comedy festival featuring Eddie Brill, Garrett Perkins, Dave May, and B Smitty. 
  • Newsies — Hill Country Arts Foundation Outdoor Theater, 8:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: Newsboy Jack Kelly leads a fight for what is right against publishing giants in turn-of-the-century New York City. 
  • End of the Innocence: A Salute to Songwriters — Cailloux Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ 

Live music

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., Corey Weaver and dance starts at 9 p.m. Visit website for ticket and table information. 

Sunday, June 18, 2023

Fathers Day events

  • Fathers Day Promo — Kerrville Schreiner Park, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: http://www.kerrvilletx.gov The details: Take dad outdoors! Free admission with the purchase of a child’s admission.
  • Beer & BBQ Tasting — Off Main Brewing, 12 p.m. Information: https://www.offmainbrewing.com/

Games

Live music

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