77 things to do in Kerr County, May 28-June 4

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

• 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.

SUMMER DAY CAMPS FOR KIDS

• Warrior’s Life — Museum of Western Art, June 5-9, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: https://www.museumofwesternart.com/ The details: Activities include archery, music, cooking, and arts and crafts. Children 5 and up. $65 per child. Click here to register: https://www.museumofwesternart.com/event-details/mowa-summer-camp-june-5-9-2023
• Pioneer Life — Museum of Western Art, June 19-23, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: https://www.museumofwesternart.com/ The details: Learn the stories of a pioneer child. Activities include roping, cooking, and music. Children 5 and up. $65 per child. Click here to register: https://www.museumofwesternart.com/event-details/mowa-summer-camp-june-19-23-2023
• Camp Create! Session 1 — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, June 5-9, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: https://www.kacckerrville.com/ The details: Summer art camp for youth in grades 1-8. To register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ejoeo71d23951ff0&llr=cndzp7cab
• Camp Create! Session 2 — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, June 12-16, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: https://www.kacckerrville.com/ The details: Summer art camp for youth in grades 1-8. To register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ejoeo7595a6ad791&llr=cndzp7cab
• KPD Junior Citizen Police Academy — Doyle Community Center, June 5-16, Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=630032615832191&set=a.219930890175701 The details: For 6th – 8th grade. Applications are available at the front desk at KPD. Camp is free. For further info call Sergeant Jonathan Lamb at 830-258-1371 or send an email to jonathan.lamb@kerrvilletx.gov 
• Art Camp — The Color of Clay, Tuesdays and Thursdays in June and July, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: https://thecolorofclay.com/ The details: For kids ages 7 and up. For more info and to register, visit: ResponsePage.aspx 

ACTING CLASS FOR ADULTS

• Vintage Movie Scenes — Cailloux Theater Werlein Annex Studio, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (June 12-16 and 19-23) Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: The first week of this class will focus on Drama and Mystery. The second week will focus on light-hearted and comedy films. Tuition is $220 for both weeks. Scholarships are available, contact the box office for more info.

Monday, May 29, 2023

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.

Live music

• Dickie Kaiser — Singing Water Vineyard, 1 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com/upcoming-events/ 

Music festival

• Kerrville Folk Festival — Quiet Valley Ranch, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org/ The details: Day five of the 18-day festival is ‘in memoriam night’ hosted by Tom Prasada-Rao and Crow Johnson Evans. This is a sundown concert at the Threadgill Theater. 

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

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.

Music festival

• Kerrville Folk Festival — Quiet Valley Ranch, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org/ The details: Day six of the 18-day festival is a sundown concert at the Threadgill Theater with Fox Run Five and Guy Forsyth and the Relevators performing. 

Friends and neighbors road trip

• Cinema Tuesdays: True Stories — Santikos Galaxy Theater in San Antonio, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.tpr.org/community-calendar/event/cinema-tuesdays-true-stories-02-05-2023-18-13-58 The details: Welcome to Virgil, Texas, where all of the residents are getting ready to celebrate the state’s sesquicentennial, and all of them seem like they could have been ripped from the pages of Weekly World News. Songwriter and artist David Byrne’s only film is a sweet and loving celebration of ordinary people and the creations they make. Presented by Texas Public Radio. Tickets can be purchased here: https://support.tpr.org/a/tpr-cinema-true?fbclid=IwAR3ZIMQ-Y2W4pZPp90c1y52cPWxBfnp4K81qlay3AIVNQftiVEkins-q0rU 

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Alliteration with peace officers

• Coffee With a Cop — Doyle Community Center, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Information: http://www.doylecc.org/ 

Library events

• Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/92/Library The details: Children ages 3 to 5 will enjoy stories, nursery rhymes, songs, and an activity. There will be a theme or letter of the alphabet to learn about and a craft project. 
• 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. 

Music festival

• Kerrville Folk Festival — Quiet Valley Ranch, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org/ The details: Day seven of the 18-day festival is a sundown concert at the Threadgill Theater with Doug Wintch and Scott Cook performing. 

Thursday, June 1, 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

Historical Fiction Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/06 The details: The club will discuss “The Promise” by Ann Weisgarber. 

Summer Reading Kick-off Party — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 6 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/06 The details: Join us for an evening of music and fun as we kick-off our 2023 Summer Reading Program!

Astronomical delights

• SOLAR-bration! – The Arcadia Live, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/ The details: A fundraiser benefiting the Riverside Nature Center educational programs. Join us in the Digitalis Planetarium with presentations from field experts. Learn about the upcoming eclipses while enjoying light bites and mocktails. This is an exclusive event, keeping the attendance small ensures all will have planetarium observation times. Tickets can be purchased here: https://rnc.betterworld.org/events/SOLAR-bration

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 
• Kerrville Strummers — Inn of the Hills Pub, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/innpub/

Music festival

• Kerrville Folk Festival — Quiet Valley Ranch, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org/ The details: Day 8 of the 18-day festival with Michael Pendergast and Sadie Gustafson Zook performing. This is a sundown concert at the Threadgill Theater. 

Friends and neighbors road trip

• Hill Country Film Festival — Various Locations in Fredericksburg, 11:45 a.m. Information: https://www.hillcountryff.com/ The details: Day one of the HCFF starts with a lineup of films at the Historic Nimitz Ballroom. The feature documentary at 7 p.m. is “The Lady Bird Diaries.” Full schedule and info is on the website. A limited number of individual tickets are available. For the best of the fest, purchase an all access badge here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/14th-annual-hill-country-film-festival-tickets-524767773537

Friday, June 2, 2023

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. 

Wellness

• Meditative Sound Bath — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 5 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023/06 The details: A 45-minute guided sound bath and meditation offered by Humbling Bloom.

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.

Wine event

• First Friday Wine Share — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Information: http://www.firstfridaywineshare.com/ The details: A fun way to meet new or different wines, people, and places. Please bring no more than one bottle of wine for every two people and your own wine glass.

Performing arts

• Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III — Louise Hays Park, 8 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: Directed by Jessica Sturm. P2K along with the City of Kerrville Parks Dept and the THS Theater Tech Dept bring Shakespeare to the community with Richard III. This event is free and open to the public. Performance will move to the Cailloux Theater in the case of inclement weather. 

Outdoor event

• 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 the link for more info. 

Friends and neighbors road trip

• Hill Country Film Festival — Various Locations in Fredericksburg, 10 a.m. Information: https://www.hillcountryff.com/ The details: Day two of the HCFF has blocks of short films, a documentary film, and two narrative films at various locations. Full schedule and info is on the website. A limited number of individual tickets are available. For the best of the fest, purchase an all access badge here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/14th-annual-hill-country-film-festival-tickets-524767773537

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. 
• Allen Love Band — Joanne Marie and Me, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/wineboutique1 
• Greg Wall — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/ 
• Gus Miller Band — Singing Water Vineyards, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com/ 
• T. Kaye & Sweetfire — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com
• The Heartbreak Outlaws — Elm Waterhole Saloon at the YO, 7 p.m. Information: http://www.yoranchhotel.com/ 
• Steve Gary & Susan Gibson — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com/calendar-of-events
• Kyle Nix & The 38s — The Arcadia Live, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/ 
• Dragonfly — 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 9 of the 18-day festival with Ray Bonneville, Raye Zaragosa, Steve Poltz, and Milk Carton Kids performing. Kennedy Outdoor Theater and food and craft booths open at 6 p.m. 

Saturday, June 3, 2023

Markets and shows

• Hill Country Swap Meet and Kerr County Market Days — Hill Country Youth Events Center, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: http://www.kerrmarketdays.org/ The details: A community garage sale and flea market with all types of merchandise. Buy, sell and trade. Antiques, collectibles, new, used, books, tools, furniture, household items, sporting goods, etc. Concessions available, indoors, free parking, pets welcome. 

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. 

Energy savings

• KPUB Community Weatherization Event — Doyle Community Center, 11 a.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/DoyleCommunityKerrville The details: Learn ways to save energy and money at this free event. See facebook posts for requirements and what to bring.

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. 

Performing arts

• Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III — Louise Hays Park, 8 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/ The details: Directed by Jessica Sturm. P2K along with the City of Kerrville Parks Dept and the THS Theater Tech Dept bring Shakespeare to the community with Richard III. This event is free and open to the public. Performance will move to the Cailloux Theater in the case of inclement weather. 

Friends and neighbors road trip

• Hill Country Film Festival — Various Locations in Fredericksburg, 10 a.m. Information: https://www.hillcountryff.com/ The details: Day three of the HCFF has blocks of short films, a documentary film, and three narrative films at various locations. Full schedule and info is on the website. A limited number of individual tickets are available. For the best of the fest, purchase an all access badge here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/14th-annual-hill-country-film-festival-tickets-524767773537

Wellness

• Full Moon Yoga — Trailhead Beer Garden, 4 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/ The details: Donation-based yoga brought to you by Humbling Bloom.

Foodie event

• Pork Chop Pop-Up — Central Provisions, 5 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/ The details: Farmer Justin is firing up the grill! Luscious heritage-breed, whey-finished pork chops with bread and sides, plates $30 each. Live music by The Limestoners, with possible sightings of disco balls, tractors, film projections, and a polar bear-sized dog. 

Music festival

• Kerrville Folk Festival — Quiet Valley Ranch, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org/ The details: Day 10 of the 18-day festival with Crys Matthews & Heather Mae, Pixie and the Partygrass Boys, Madam Radar, Chuck Cannon, and The Brother Brothers 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 Devon Sproule, Jonathan Horstmann, Bridget Kearney, Wilson Marks Trio, and Mary Remington featuring Adrianne Lenker performing.

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., Natalie Rose and dance starts at 9 p.m. Visit website for ticket and table information. 

Live music

• Drugstore Cowboys Trio — Singing Water Vineyards, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com/ 
• Afternoon Musicale: Sarah Davis & Anthony Garcia — Ingenhuett on High, 3 p.m. Information: https://www.bendingbranchwinery.com/ The details: An afternoon of music in a historic building in downtown Comfort. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afternoon-musicale-tickets-621258178937
• Lee Beauchamp — Singing Water Vineyards, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com/ 
• Chris Boss — Blue Oak Trading Company, 2 p.m. Information: https://www.blueoaktradingcompany.com/
• Reuben Darnell — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/
• David Bridwell — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. Information: https://pintandplow.com/
• Carlos & Dan — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com
• Heartbreak Outlaws — Inn of the Hills Pub, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/innpub/
• Rodney Crowell — The Arcadia Live, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/ 
• Noel Bullard — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com/calendar-of-events
• Chris Boss — Pier 27 River Lounge, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/ontheguadaluperiver

Sunday, June 4, 2023

Live music

• Josh Peek — Gravity Check Saloon, 1 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com
• Julian Escobedo — Singing Water Vineyards, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com/ 
• Fiddle Jam — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 4 p.m. Information: https://pintandplow.com/
• The Night Owls — Pier 27 River Lounge, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/ontheguadaluperiver

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.

Music festival

• Kerrville Folk Festival — Quiet Valley Ranch, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org/ The details: Day 11 of the 18-day festival with Flagship Romance, Ray Prim Band, Verlon Thompson & Shawn Camp, and Kristen Ford performing. Kennedy Outdoor Theater and food and craft booths open at 6 p.m.