77 things to do in Kerr County, April 15-21, 2024

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Tuesday

• NPSOT Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/04 The details: The Native Plant Society of Texas club will discuss the book “Noah’s Garden” by Sara Stein.

Thursday

Dinner fundraiser

• Soup’s On! Dinner and Silent Auction — Dietert Center, 5:30 p.m. Information: https://www.dietertcenter.org/ The details: Support Meals on Wheels and have a soup dinner at the Friendship Cafe and bid on the silent auction items from the Hill Country Wood Turners. To purchase tickets online, donate, and preview or bid on the auction items, click here. 

Saturday

Science and nature

• Native Plant Sale — Riverside Nature Center, 9 a.m. Information: https://riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: Until 12 p.m. or sells out.

Dine out

• Pork Chop Pop-Up — Central Provisions, 6 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/ The details: Farmer Justin is firing up the grill and rustling up some of his famous grilled chops. Jonivan Jones bringing the tunes at 7 p.m. 

Friday-Sunday

Performing arts

• Brigadoon — Cailloux Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: Two Americans visiting Scotland stumble upon a quaint and mysterious village that only reappears every 100 years for one day. To purchase tickets online, click here.

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!  

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 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. 

Wednesday-Monday

The arts

• Big Seed Exhibit: Artistic Synergy — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., through April 29. Information: https://pintandplow.com/ The details: Sunday hours are 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

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. 

Monday, April 15, 2024

Library events

• Lap-Sit Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/04 The details: A story time program for ages 3 and under with songs, rhymes, and playtime.

West Kerr Chamber event

• Ribbon Cutting — KPA Safehouse, 1 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/kerrvillepets

Writing workshop

• Texas Writers Conference: Terri Hendrix — Schreiner University, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://schreiner.edu/ The details: In the Junkin Center. Singer-songwriter Terri Hendrix will host the conference. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, click here. 

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, April 16, 2024

Science and nature

• NEd Talk: Life in the Universe — Riverside Nature Center, 2 p.m. Information: www.riversidenaturecenter.org The details: Program fee is $5, please register.

Library events

• Social Crafters — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 4 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/04

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.

Outreach groups

• Voter Information Presentation — Dietert Center, 5:30 p.m. Information: https://www.dietertcenter.org/ The details: The League of Women Voters will provide a free, nonpartisan presentation to inform voters on the specific mechanics of voting in Kerr County, what changes have been made to the voting laws, information about upcoming elections, and what resources and tools are available.

Live music

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

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Library events

• Yoga Story Time with Humbling Bloom — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/04 The details: Story time followed by gentle yoga stretches. For ages 3 and up. 
• NPSOT Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/04 The details: The Native Plant Society of Texas club will discuss the book “Noah’s Garden” by Sara Stein.
• Friends of the Library Book Sale — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/04
• Movie Chat — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 3:30 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/04 The details: This month’s movie selection is “Lost in Translation.”

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.

On the farm

• Community Social Hour — Bridget’s Basket, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Information: https://www.bridgetsbasket.com/ The details: Live music by Steve Garry, happy hour specials, snacks, and “cook your own” on the grill. 

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Outreach group

• Healthy Eating — Dietert Center, 10 a.m. Information: https://www.dietertcenter.org/

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.

Library events

• Shrouded in Mystery Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/04 The details: The group will discuss “American Sherlock” by Kate Winkler Dawson..

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.

Community class

• Guitar Class with Susan Herndon — Central Provisions, 5 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/ The details: Free event and all levels welcome.

Dinner fundraiser

• Soup’s On! Dinner and Silent Auction — Dietert Center, 5:30 p.m. Information: https://www.dietertcenter.org/ The details: Support Meals on Wheels and have a soup dinner at the Friendship Cafe and bid on the silent auction items from the Hill Country Wood Turners. To purchase tickets online, donate, and preview or bid on the auction items, click here. 

Lecture series

• Harry Crate Lecture: George Elliott — Schreiner University, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://schreiner.edu/ The details: In the Moody Science Building, Room 106. SU alum George Elliott will be speaking on molecular modeling methods. Free and open to the public. For more info, click here. 

Games

• T4: Third Thirsty Thursday Trivia — The Arcadia Live Theater, 6:30 p.m. Information: http://www.thearcadialive.org/ The details: Free entry, prizes. Full bar open. Teams of up to 6 people. You can have Pint & Plow pizza plus two appetizers waiting for your team when you arrive. Place your order when you RSVP.

Live music

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

Friday, April 19, 2024

Community class

• BHML Craft Time: Bookmarks — Doyle Community Center, 10:30 a.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/DoyleCommunityKerrville The details: The library is hosting a craft class in the events room at Doyle. 

College sports

• SU Baseball vs St Thomas — Schreiner University, 2 p.m. Information: https://schreinermountaineers.com/sports/bsb/index

Food truck 411

• Vecinos Fruteria y Cocina: Taco Night! — Trailhead Beer Garden, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.vecinosfc.com/ The details: 6-pack Birria Tacos $20 and $3 longnecks.

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

• The Limestoners — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://pintandplow.com/
• Dave Kemp — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/
• Open Mic — Central Provisions, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/
• On-Deck Happy Hour Series: Kyle Broll — The Arcadia Live, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/
• Barnyard Stompers — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com
• Clint Alford & Owen Tiner — Trailhead Beer Garden, 7 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/

Performing arts

• Brigadoon — Cailloux Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: Two Americans visiting Scotland stumble upon a quaint and mysterious village that only reappears every 100 years for one day. To purchase tickets online, click here.

Saturday, April 20, 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. 

Science and nature

• Bird Walk & Talk — 9 a.m. Information: https://riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: Join a guide for a morning walk to observe and identify birds. Space is limited, RSVP for location information. 
• Native Plant Sale — Riverside Nature Center, 9 a.m. Information: https://riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: Until 12 p.m. or sells out.

Markets

• Farmers Market — River Hills Mall Parking Lot, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: https://www.heartofthehillsfarmersmarket.com/
• Hillside Harvest Market — 5 Points Parking Lot, 301 Junction Hwy, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554858434111

Community outreach class

• Real Estate Symposium — Doyle Community Center, 10 a.m. Information: https://www.doylecc.org/ The details: The Kerrville Board of Realtors are hosting a panel to discuss housing trends and inventory in Kerrville, Fair Housing Resources, and present information for first time home buyers. For more information and a list of panel speakers, click here. 

Arts and crafts

• Clay Planter Come and Go Workshop — The Color of Clay, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://thecolorofclay.com/ 

Library events

• Adult Yoga: Stretch & Relax — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/04 The details: Offered by Humbling Bloom. 
• Author Talk: Allan Rodney Tilley — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/04 The details: The author will be discussing his book “A Tour Guide to Biblical Archaeology in Cyprus” followed by a book signing.  

Pet events

• Pet Adoptions — KPA Safehouse, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/kerrvillepets The details: Every first and third Saturday of the month. This weekend there will also be a spay/neuter registration. 
• Pet Food Drive — Scooter’s, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/kerrvillepets

Food truck 411

• Shim’s Be Blessed — Trailhead Beer Garden, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/ 

College sports

• SU Baseball vs St Thomas — Schreiner University, 12 p.m. Information: https://schreinermountaineers.com/sports/bsb/index

The arts

• Artist Reception — Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://kacckerrville.com/

Live music

• SU Spring Concert — Schreiner University, 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Information: https://schreiner.edu/ The details: On the CCAC front lawn. Performers include Kay O’Neill, Srinivas Koumounduri, The Dawson Hollow Band, and Cody Canada and The Departed. This concert is free and open to the public. For more information, click here. 
• Steve Feinstein — Singing Water Vineyards, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com/
• Modal Mojo — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/
• Mark Squared — Down on the Loop, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/downontheloop
• Allen Love and Country Pride — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com
• Jonivan Jones — Central Provisions, 7 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/
• Candy Road Ice House — Trailhead Beer Garden, 7 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/
• Time Bandits — Inn of the Hills Pub, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/innpub

Foodie events

• 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. 
• Pork Chop Pop-Up — Central Provisions, 6 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/ The details: Farmer Justin is firing up the grill and rustling up some of his famous grilled chops. Jonivan Jones bringing the tunes at 7 p.m. 

Performing arts

• Hill Country Chorale Spring Concert: Music for Animation — Tucker Hall at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 4 p.m. Information: https://www.hillcountrychorale.org/ The details: Songs from your favorite animated films! Tickets can be purchased at the door or online here. 
• Brigadoon — Cailloux Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: Two Americans visiting Scotland stumble upon a quaint and mysterious village that only reappears every 100 years for one day. To purchase tickets online, click here.

Sunday, April 21, 2024

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. 

Arts fundraiser

• HCAF Visual Arts Fundraiser: Spotlight on the Arts — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 12:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: Champagne Brunch, Silent Auction, and Hat Contest! To purchase tickets for a seat or a table, click here. 

Food truck 411

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

College sports

• SU Baseball vs St Thomas — Schreiner University, 3 p.m. Information: https://schreinermountaineers.com/sports/bsb/index

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

• Anthony Garcia — Singing Water Vineyards, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com
• Bob Stewart — Gravity Check Saloon, 1 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com
• Tyler Cannon — Bending Branch Winery, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://www.bendingbranchwinery.com/

Performing arts

• Brigadoon — Cailloux Theater, 2:30 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: Two Americans visiting Scotland stumble upon a quaint and mysterious village that only reappears every 100 years for one day. To purchase tickets online, click here.