95 things to do this week in Kerr County, Nov. 18-24, 2024

Maia’s Top 5 events this week

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

• Book Club with Dan Beaver — Central Provisions, 5:30 p.m. Information: centralprovisions.com The details: The club will discuss “This Is How You Lose the Time War” by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone. 
• Songkeepers Showcase — Schreiner University, Rodman Steele Recital Hall in the Junkin Center, 7 p.m. Information: schreiner.edu

Thursday, November 21, 2024

• Paint & Sip — Riverside Nature Center, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org The details: Paint a mushroom ornament! For more info and to register, click here. 

Thursday – Sunday

• Maskey Art Show: Timeless Treasures — Singing Water Vineyards, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Information: singingwater.com The details: Paintings by John and Edith Maskey, featuring a collection of works portraying the people and places of Texas, the Southwest, and Old Mexico. To learn more about the artists and their work, click here.  

Friday – Sunday 

• Alumni One-Act Plays —  Schreiner University, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm. Information: facebook.com The details: In the Hanzen Building. Original one-act plays written by former students. The performance is free. To reserve your seats, click here. 

Recurring events

Online fundraiser

• Patch of Hope — https://givebutter.com/patchofhope The details: New Hope Counseling Office is a nonprofit organization that works to ensure that those seeking mental wellness in our community have access to counseling services, regardless of ability to pay. New Hope is hosting a fundraiser online: donate $5 and vote for your favorite pumpkin art piece, created by art therapy kids! The fundraiser runs until Thursday, November 21. 

Monday-Saturday

• Our Place in Space — Riverside Nature Center, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: 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

• Kerrville 101 — Kerr Regional History Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: kerrvilletx.gov The details: A standing exhibit that provides an introduction to local history and stories. 

Tuesday-Saturday

• Kevin Macpherson: Reflections on a Pond — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: museumofwesternart.com The details: Through November 30. 
• A South Texas Aesthetic — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: museumofwesternart.com The details: Paintings and sculptures by Noe Perez and Jason Scull. Through January 18. 
• LaRue – Paintings : Weaving Perspectives — Grape Juice, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Information: la-rue.net The details: Through December 14.  
• Texas Furniture Makers Show — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Information: kacckerrville.com The details: Through December 13. 
• ArtMart Christmas Showcase — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Information: hcaf.com The details: November 15 – December 13. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Monday, November 18, 2024

Community meetings

Kerr County Historical Commission Meeting — Union Church, 12 p.m. Information: kerrcountytx.gov The details: This month’s meeting will host speaker Angela Kennedy, with an update on the Heart of the Hills Heritage Center. The meeting is open to the public and visitors are welcome. 

Explore the “Ologies” — Schreiner University, 6 p.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org The details: Meet professionals from the field of “nature” jobs (biology, entomology, paleontology, and more). Hosted by the Riverside Nature Center with SU in the CCAC Ballrooms. This is a free event. 

Wellness

Veterans Yoga — Kerrville Elks Lodge, 3 p.m. Information: ricksyogatherapy.com The details: Join Rick Trzcinski of the Veterans Yoga Project every Monday for a session. The class is free for veterans.

Outreach groups

After School Lounge — Doyle Community Center, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: doylecc.org The details: An after school hangout for teens and tweens with games, snacks, TV/WiFi, and homework help.

Games

Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 6:30 p.m. Information: 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, November 19, 2024

Library events

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

Prose & Poetry Group — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 5:30 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: “Thankfulness/Family” is the theme this month. 

Outreach groups

After School Lounge — Doyle Community Center, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: doylecc.org The details: An after school hangout for teens and tweens with games, snacks, TV/WiFi, and homework help. 

English as a Second Language Class — Doyle Community Center, 4 p.m. Information: doylecc.org The details: Every Tuesday. Beginners 4-5pm, Intermediate 5-6pm. 

PALS Support Group — Peterson Hospice and Home Care Building, 4:30 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com The details: A free monthly support group for parents and caregivers for children with special needs. 

Becoming a Mother: Childbirth Education Class — Peterson Health, 551 Hill Country Dr, Classroom B, 4:30 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Games

Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 6:30 p.m. Information: 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

Tuesday Night Jam — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Library events

Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Friends of the Library Book Sale — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Movie Chat — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 3:30 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: This month’s movie selection is “Mister Johnson.”

Community meetings

Kerrville Genealogical Meeting — 125 Lehman Dr, Kerrville Information: kerrvillegensoc.org The details: Guest speaker Lloyd Schenberger will speak on the topic or using tax records for genealogy. Free and open to the public. 

Outreach groups

Building Confidence: Big & Loud for Life — Peterson Wellness Center, 3 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

After School Lounge — Doyle Community Center, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: doylecc.org The details: An after school hangout for teens and tweens with games, snacks, TV/WiFi, and homework help. 

Performing arts

Music Student Recital: Series 4 — Schreiner University, Rodman Steele Recital Hall in the Junkin Center, 3:30 p.m. Information: schreiner.edu

Songkeepers Showcase — Schreiner University, Rodman Steele Recital Hall in the Junkin Center, 7 p.m. Information: schreiner.edu

College sports

SU Women’s Basketball vs Mary Hardin-Baylor — Schreiner University, 4 p.m. Information: schreinermountaineers.com

Book club

Book Club with Dan Beaver — Central Provisions, 5:30 p.m. Information: centralprovisions.com The details: The club will discuss “This Is How You Lose the Time War” by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone. 

Games

Bingo — Tailchasers Dog Park + Pub, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Library events

Cuentos for Kids — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: Join us for a bilingual story time.

Shrouded in Mystery Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: The group will discuss “The Big Clock” by Kenneth Fearing.

Science and nature

Sprouts — Riverside Nature Center, 10:30 a.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org The details: Explore the wonders of nature through story time with your preschooler.

The arts

Maskey Art Show: Timeless Treasures — Singing Water Vineyards, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Information: singingwater.com The details: Paintings by John and Edith Maskey, featuring a collection of works portraying the people and places of Texas, the Southwest, and Old Mexico. To learn more about the artists and their work, click here.  

Veterans event

Veterans Thanksgiving — Hill Country Veterans Center, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Information: facebook.com 

Fundraiser

Trees of Hope Fundraiser — Grape Juice, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: theultimategiftoflife.com The details: Decorated tabletop trees available for donation to raise funds for organ donation education. For more info, click here. 

Outreach groups

After School Lounge — Doyle Community Center, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: doylecc.org The details: An after school hangout for teens and tweens with games, snacks, TV/WiFi, and homework help.

Ostomy Support Group — Peterson Health, 551 Hill Country Dr, ED Conference Room, 6 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Arts & crafts

Paint & Sip — Riverside Nature Center, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org The details: Paint a mushroom ornament! For more info and to register, click here. 

Games

T4: Third Thirsty Thursday Trivia — The Arcadia Live Theater, 6:30 p.m. Information: 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 with Linda & The Boys — Gravity Check Saloon, 6 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Pickin’ n Grinnin’ with Johnny Adair — Howdy’s Bar & Chill, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Friday, November 22, 2024

Science and nature

One-on-One with a Naturalist — Riverside Nature Center, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: 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.

Star Party — Schreiner University Loftis Observatory, 6:30 p.m. Information: schreiner.edu

Fundraiser

Trees of Hope Fundraiser — Grape Juice, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Information: theultimategiftoflife.com The details: Decorated tabletop trees available for donation to raise funds for organ donation education. For more info, click here. 

Games

Fourth Friday Lunch & Bingo — Dietert Center, 11:30 a.m. Information: dietertcenter.org The details: At the center’s Friendship Cafe. Lunch is at 11:30, by donation for age 60+ and $8 for under 60. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. and is free.

Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 6:30 p.m. Information: 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.

Ag event

Silvers Livestock: Driven — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 5 p.m. Information: silverslivestock.com 

Arts & crafts

Wine & Whimsy — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 5:30 pm. Information: hcaf.com The details: For more info and to register, click here. 

Live music

Tim & Gary — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

The Flashbacks — Joanne Marie & Me, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com/wineboutique1

Open Mic Night — Central Provisions, 7 p.m. Information: centralprovisions.com

Mark Squared — Elm Waterhole Saloon at the YO Hotel, 7 p.m. Information: yoranchhotel.com

Carlos & Dan and The Silver Bullets — Howdy’s Bar & Chill, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Shay Gott — Tailchasers Dog Park + Pub, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Allen Love & Country Pride — Gravity Check, 7 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Performing arts

Alumni One-Act Plays —  Schreiner University, 7:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: In the Hanzen Building. Original one-act plays written by former students. The performance is free. To reserve your seats, click here. 

A Christmas Carol — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 7:30 p.m. Information: hcaf.com The details: Indoor Theater. The classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge. To purchase tickets online, click here. 

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Ag event

Silvers Livestock: Driven — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 7 a.m. Information: silverslivestock.com

Outdoor activities

Turner House 5K Turkey Trot — Schreiner University, 8 a.m. Information: turnerhousekerrville.org The details: For more info and to register, click here. 

Kerrville Walking Group — 8 a.m. Information: www.kerrville.xyz The details: Location: Join the KWG on Saturday mornings for nature walks. Most routes are 2-4 miles. Visit website for exact meeting location and further details.

Markets

Farmers Market — 741 Water St (Parking Lot), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: heartofthehillsfarmersmarket.com

Hillside Harvest Market — 5-Points Parking Lot, 301 Junction Hwy, 8 a.m. Information: facebook.com 

Vendor Market — Tailchasers Dog Park + Pub, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Pet event

Ball Hog (Labs) Meetup — Tailchasers Dog Park + Pub, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Fundraisers

Raffle & BBQ Plate Sale — Doyle Community Center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: facebook.com/DoyleCommunityKerrville The details: Benefit for Wallace Lewis and his fight against cancer. 

Trees of Hope Fundraiser — Grape Juice, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Information: theultimategiftoflife.com The details: Decorated tabletop trees available for donation to raise funds for organ donation education. For more info, click here. 

Library events

Author Talk: Mark Standley and Connie Fluegel — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 2 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: The authors will discuss their book “Finding Davy Crockett: Family Stories and Genealogy” followed by a book signing. 

Holiday events

Holiday Lighted Parade — Downtown Kerrville, 6 p.m. Information: kerrvilletx.gov The details: The final lineup for the parade can be found here. For road closure info, click here. 

Movie night

Movies on the Lawn: Elf — The Ridge Marketplace, 5:45 p.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

Live music

Sam & Lilly Platts — Singing Water Vineyards, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: singingwater.com

Saturday Jam Sessions: Lindsey Chuber — Turtle Creek Vineyard, 3 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Bob Stewart — Howdy’s Bar & Chill, 5 p.m. Information: facebook.com

The Brothers Wayfare — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. Information: pintandplow.com

Colton French — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

Lee Winright — Trailhead Beer Garden, 6 p.m. Information: trailheadbeergarden.com

The Corey Weaver Band — Gravity Check, 7 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

The Limestoners — Central Provisions, 7 p.m. Information: centralprovisions.com

Carlos & Dan and The Silver Bullets — Divines Sports Bar, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Luis Hayze Band — Howdy’s Bar & Chill, 8 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Performing arts

Alumni One-Act Plays —  Schreiner University, 7:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: In the Hanzen Building. Original one-act plays written by former students. The performance is free. To reserve your seats, click here. 

A Christmas Carol — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 7:30 p.m. Information: hcaf.com The details: Indoor Theater. The classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge. To purchase tickets online, click here. 

Sunday, November 24, 2024

Ag event

Silvers Livestock: Driven — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 8:30 a.m. Information: silverslivestock.com

Brunch

Sunday Brunch — Sovereignty Ranch, 9 a.m. Information: facebook.com 

Pet event

Oodles of Doodles Meetup — Tailchasers Dog Park + Pub, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Information: facebook.com 

Games

Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 1:30 p.m. Information: 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

Josh Peek — Gravity Check, 1 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Susan Herndon — Singing Water Vineyards, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: singingwater.com

Heartbreak Outlaws — Howdy’s Bar & Chill, 5 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Performing arts

Alumni One-Act Plays —  Schreiner University, 2:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: In the Hanzen Building. Original one-act plays written by former students. The performance is free. To reserve your seats, click here. 

A Christmas Carol — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 2:30 p.m. Information: hcaf.com The details: Indoor Theater. The classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge. To purchase tickets online, click here. 

Schreiner University Music Department Showcase — Ingram Tom Moore High School Auditorium, 3 p.m. Information: schreiner.edu 

Dance class

Belly Dancing Class — Central Provisions, 3:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Foodie event

Monthly Potluck — Central Provisions, 6 p.m. Information: centralprovisions.com The details: Bring a favorite dish to share and meet some neighborhood folks.