99 things to do in Kerr County, March 11-17, 2024

Maia Walther’s top 5 picks for the week

Tuesday

Film screening

• Oklahoma Breakdown: The Mike Hosty Story — Schreiner University, CCAC Ballroom, 7 p.m. Information: https://oklahomabreakdown.com/ The details: Doors open at 6 p.m. for reception, film starts at 7 p.m. Christopher Fitzpatrick’s documentary is presented by the Summerlin Visiting Artist Series. Mike Hosty will perform the following night (March 13, 7 p.m.) at Trailhead Beer Garden. Both events are free and open to the public. 

Wednesday

Live music

• Mike Hosty — Trailhead Beer Garden, 7 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/ The details: “The one-man band freak of nature who also tells jokes.” Presented by the SU Summerlin visiting artist series. Free show. Priceless, actually. 

Thursday

Library events

• Readers Mix Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/03 The details: The group will discuss “The Planter of Modern Life” by Stephen Heyman.

Live music

• Concerts by the River — Kerrville Schreiner Park, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/KerrvilleTX The details: Javier Soliz Band and RANCH\HOUSE will be performing. 

Saturday

Foodie event

• 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. Plates are $30 and include 2 sides. 

Recurring events

Monday-Saturday

The arts

Fiber & Jewelry Show — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through April 12. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: 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: This is 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 April 7. Information: http://www.kacckerrville.com The details: Watercolors by Kandi Stimson, Celestial Paintings by Gary Lovelace and Melissa Muse, Kaleidoscopes & Quilts. 

Upcoming classes/series

Gallery Masters: Art Appreciation for Children — Hill Country Arts Foundation

Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ 

The details: Saturday, March 9, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. For ages 6-8. To register, click here.

Kaleidoscope Class (Adult) — Kerr Arts & Cultural Center

Information: https://kacckerrville.com/

The details: Saturday, March 9, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more info and to register, click here. 

Kaleidoscope Class (Kids) — Kerr Arts & Cultural Center

Information: https://kacckerrville.com/

The details: Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more info and to register, click here.

Symmetry & Surprise Art Talk — Kerr Arts & Cultural Center

Information: https://kacckerrville.com/

The details: Saturday, March 9, 1 p.m. For more info and to register, click here.

Wheel Throwing for Beginners — Hill Country Arts Foundation

Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ 

The details: Beginning March 12. Tuesdays/Thursdays for 3 weeks. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more info and to register, click here. 

Spring Break: Living the Legend Mini Day Camp — Museum of Western Art

Information: https://www.museumofwesternart.com/

The details: March 12 – 15, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For ages 5-12. To register, click here.

Hill Country Land Stewardship Conference — YO Hotel & Conference Center

Information: https://hillcountryalliance.org/

The details: March 14 & 15. Registration is open for the 8th Annual Conference hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Sponsorships available. For more information and to register, click here. 

Glazing Techniques with Mike Grafa — Hill Country Arts Foundation

Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ 

The details: March 15 & 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info and to register, click here. 

Disc Golf Tournament — Schreiner University, March 23, 9:30 a.m. 

Information: https://kerrvilletx.gov/2013/Disc-Golf-Tournament 

The details: Deadline to register is March 15. Click here to register online. 

Gnomes of Spring Class (Kids) — Kerr Arts & Cultural Center

Information: https://kacckerrville.com/

The details: Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more info and to register, click here.

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, March 11, 2024

Spring break events

• Art Camp — Color of Clay, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: https://thecolorofclay.com/ The details: $20 per session, themes change daily. For more info and to register, click here. 
• Campfire Movie Night — Kerrville Schreiner Park, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/KerrvilleTX The details: Come have smores and watch “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” at the park!

Library events

• Lap-Sit Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/03 The details: A story time program for ages 3 and under with songs, rhymes, and playtime. 
• Spring Break Lego Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 2 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/03

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, March 12, 2024

Spring break events

• Art Camp — Color of Clay, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: https://thecolorofclay.com/ The details: $20 per session, themes change daily. For more info and to register, click here. 

Outreach groups

• Grief Support Group — Dietert Center, 10 a.m. Information: https://www.dietertcenter.org

Library events

• Spring Break Movie — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 11 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/03
• Social Crafters — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 4 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/03

Film screening

• Oklahoma Breakdown: The Mike Hosty Story — Schreiner University, CCAC Ballroom, 7 p.m. Information: https://oklahomabreakdown.com/ The details: Doors open at 6 p.m. for reception, film starts at 7 p.m. Christopher Fitzpatrick’s documentary is presented by the Summerlin Visiting Artist Series. Mike Hosty will perform the following night (March 13, 7 p.m.) at Trailhead Beer Garden. Both events are free and open to the public. 

The arts

• Hill Country Camera Club Meeting: March Macro Madness — Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.hillcountrycameraclub.org/ The details: Patrick Dunn will present an intro to Macro (close-up) photography. Free and open to all levels of photographers. 

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.

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Spring break events

• Art Camp — Color of Clay, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: https://thecolorofclay.com/ The details: $20 per session, themes change daily. For more info and to register, click here. 

Library events

• Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/03 The details: Join us each week for a different theme. Children ages 3-5 will enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.
• Peterson Health Lecture Series — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/03
• 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
• Spring Break Edible Science — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 2 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/03

Outreach groups

• Balance and Falls Prevention Class — Dietert Center, 10 a.m. Information: https://www.dietertcenter.org/
• Dementia Caregiver Support Group — Dietert Center, 1:30 p.m. Information: https://www.dietertcenter.org/

College sports

• SU Softball vs Howard Payne — Schreiner University, 2 p.m. Information: https://schreinermountaineers.com/sports/sball/index
• SU Softball vs Howard Payne — Schreiner University, 4 p.m. Information: https://schreinermountaineers.com/sports/sball/index

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.

Live music

• Mike Hosty — Trailhead Beer Garden, 7 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/ The details: “The one-man band freak of nature who also tells jokes.” Presented by the SU Summerlin visiting artist series. Free show. Priceless, actually. 

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Spring break events

• Art Camp — Color of Clay, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: https://thecolorofclay.com/ The details: $20 per session, themes change daily. For more info and to register, click here.

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.
• TOWN Monthly Meeting — Riverside Nature Center, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Information: www.riversidenaturecenter.org/ The details: TOWN (Texas Outdoors Woman Network) enables outdoor-oriented women to meet and build friendships with women who have similar interests. The mission is to provide all women the opportunity to learn and experience outdoor activities in natural surroundings through a supportive environment. For more info visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/1988237591344986/about 

Library events

• Readers Mix Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/03 The details: The group will discuss “The Planter of Modern Life” by Stephen Heyman.
• Spring Break Edible Art Mosaic — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 2 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/03 

Food truck 411

• Que-Zeen BBQ — Ingram Dam, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/QueZeenWarda
• 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.

West Kerr Chamber event

• Cosmic Wonder Dinner Banquet — Inn of the Hills Conference Center, 5:30 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/west.kerr.50

Live music

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

Lecture series

• The Margaret Syers Lecture on Literature Series: Ms. Nina Cook — Schreiner University CCAC Ballroom, 7 p.m. Information: https://schreiner.presence.io/event/the-margaret-syers-lecture-on-literature-series 

Friday, March 15, 2024

DOG event

• Border Terrier Club of America — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 8 a.m. Information: http://www.hillcountryyoutheventcenter.com/

Spring break events

• Art Camp — Color of Clay, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: https://thecolorofclay.com/ The details: $20 per session, themes change daily. For more info and to register, click here.
• Concerts by the River — Kerrville Schreiner Park, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/KerrvilleTX The details: Javier Soliz Band and RANCH\HOUSE will be performing. 

Food truck 411

• Que-Zeen BBQ — Ingram Dam, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/QueZeenWarda
• 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.

College sports

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

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

• 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/
• Keith Asbury & The Q-tips — Joanne Marie and Me, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/wineboutique1
• Derringer — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com/
• Jillian Hudson — The Arcadia Live, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/

Performing arts

• Deathtrap — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 7:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: In the Indoor Theater. A comedy-thriller by Ira Levin. Will a washed-up playwright plot to murder a young writer in order to steal his script and pass it off as his own? To purchase tickets, click here. 

Saturday, March 16, 2024

Dog event

• Border Terrier Club of America — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 8 a.m. Information: http://www.hillcountryyoutheventcenter.com/

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. 

Markets

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

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/2024/03 The details: Offered by Humbling Bloom.
• Eclipse Writing Workshop — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 2 p.m. Information: https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2024/03 

Food truck 411

• Que-Zeen BBQ — Ingram Dam, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/QueZeenWarda
• Vecinos Fruteria y Cocina — Trailhead Beer Garden, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/

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.

College sports

• SU Baseball vs Austin — Schreiner University, 12 p.m. Information: https://schreinermountaineers.com/sports/bsb/index
• SU Baseball vs Austin — Schreiner University, 3 p.m. Information: https://schreinermountaineers.com/sports/bsb/index

The arts

• Artist Reception: Kandi Stimson, Gary Lovelace, Melissa Muse — Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 2 p.m. Information: https://kacckerrville.com/

Foodie event

• 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. Plates are $30 and include 2 sides. 

Live music

• Ryan Jones — Singing Water Vineyards, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://singingwater.com/
• The Limestoners — Central Provisions, 6 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/
• Modal Mojo — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com/
• Brent Ryan — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. Information: https://pintandplow.com/
• Michael Mijail Martinez — Trailhead Beer Garden, 7 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/
• Departure ATX — Gravity Check Saloon, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com/
• Glen Collins Band — Inn of the Hills Pub, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/innpub

Performing arts

• Deathtrap — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 7:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: In the Indoor Theater. A comedy-thriller by Ira Levin. Will a washed-up playwright plot to murder a young writer in order to steal his script and pass it off as his own? To purchase tickets, click here. 

Sunday, March 17, 2024

Dog event

• Border Terrier Club of America — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 8 a.m. Information: http://www.hillcountryyoutheventcenter.com/

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: Reservations recommended. 

Food truck 411

• Que-Zeen BBQ — Ingram Dam, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/QueZeenWarda
• Shim’s Be Blessed — Trailhead Beer Garden, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/

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

• Megan Oberle — 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/
• Lee Beauchamp — Bending Branch Winery, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://www.bendingbranchwinery.com/
• Kevin McCormick — Trailhead Beer Garden, 2 p.m. Information: https://trailheadbeergarden.com/
• Susan Herndon — Central Provisions, 6 p.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/

Performing arts

• Music Senior Recital: Eric (Austin) Montanez — Schreiner University, 2 p.m. Information: https://schreiner.presence.io/event/eric-austin-montanez-music-senior-recital The details: In the Campus Ministry Recital Hall.
• Music Senior Recital: Issac Aguilar — Schreiner University, 4:30 p.m. Information: https://schreiner.presence.io/event/eric-austin-montanez-music-senior-recital The details: In the Campus Ministry Recital Hall.
• Deathtrap — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 2:30 p.m. Information: http://www.hcaf.com/ The details: In the Indoor Theater. A comedy-thriller by Ira Levin. Will a washed-up playwright plot to murder a young writer in order to steal his script and pass it off as his own? To purchase tickets, click here. 

Foodie event

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