73 things to do in Kerr County, Aug. 19-25, 2024

Monday, August 19, 2024

Outreach groups

Teen Lounge — Doyle Community Center, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: doylecc.org

Science and nature

Bird City Kerrville Coalition Meeting — Riverside Nature Center, 5 p.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org The details: The theme is “Better for BIrds, Better for People” and is open to the public. 

Wellness

Veterans Yoga — Kerrville Elks Lodge, 5:30 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.

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, August 20, 2024

Outreach groups

Teen Lounge — Doyle Community Center, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: doylecc.org

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 — 551 Hill Country Dr, Classroom B, 4:30 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Library events

Prose & Poetry Group — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 6:30 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: “Water” is the theme this month. 

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, August 21, 2024

Library events

NPSOT Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: The club will discuss “Hill Country Landowners” by Jim Stanley. 

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 “Barbarosa.”

Outreach groups

Teen Lounge — Doyle Community Center, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: doylecc.org

Food truck 411

Shim’s Be Blessed: Pizza Night! — Trailhead Beer Garden, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: Pizza Night at Trailhead! Shim’s will be serving wood-fired pizzas and Trailhead will have $20 bottles of Texas wines.

College sports

SU Mens Soccer vs Ranger College — Schreiner University, 5 p.m. Information: schreinermountaineers.com

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Outreach groups

Kerrville Job Fair — Hill Country Veterans Center, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: workforcesolutionsalamo.org 

Peterson Osteotherapy — Dietert Center, 10 a.m. Information: dietertcenter.org

Teen Lounge — Doyle Community Center, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: doylecc.org

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.

Library events

Talking Texas Book Club — Kerr Regional History Center, 12 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: The club will discuss “The Broken Spoke” by Donna Marie Miller.

Food truck 411

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

Shim’s Be Blessed: Burger Night! — Trailhead Beer Garden, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: Burger Night at Trailhead! Shim’s will be serving burgers: 2 for $20 and Trailhead will have $4 P&P pints.

Live music

Open Mic Night with Linda & The Boys — Gravity Check Saloon, 6 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Open Mic Night with Johnny Adair — Howdy’s Bar & Chill, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Friday, August 23, 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.

Outreach info

Community Resource Fair — Doyle Community Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: doylecc.org The details: Information on assistance with services, support, caregiving, transport, home weatherization, and for veterans. 

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.

Food truck 411

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

The Pearl — Trailhead Beer Garden, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Literary event

Youth Book Club — Central Provisions, 5 p.m. Information: centralprovisions.com

The arts

Artist Reception — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 5 p.m. Information: hcaf.com

Live music

Misty Dawn — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: pintandplow.com

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

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

Jimmie Lee Jones — Howdy’s Bar & Chill, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Grant Wesley Trio — Joanne Marie & Me, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com/wineboutique1

Uncle Brent & The Nostone — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Performing arts

The Book of Will — VK Garage Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: caillouxperformingarts.com The details: By Lauren Gunderson. The story behind the publication of the first collection of William Shakespeare’s plays. Tickets for the show are available online here. 

Promises Promises — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 7:30 p.m. Information: hcaf.com The details: Indoor theater. For tickets online, click here. 

Saturday, August 24, 2024

Outdoor activities

Kerrville Walking Group — 7:30 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.

Coffee & Kayak — Central Provisions, 9 a.m. Information: https://centralprovisionstx.com/ The details: Meet at Central Provisions for coffee and then head down to the Center Point dam for a kayak outing. 

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 

Plant Swap Til You Drop — The Ridge Marketplace, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

Food truck 411

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

Shim’s Be Blessed — Trailhead Beer Garden, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Information: facebook.com

On the farm

Summer Saturdays — Sovereignty Ranch, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Information: sovereigntyranch.com The details: Farm tours, exploring, and the farm restaurant will be serving pizza, tacos, and other fresh fare! Be sure to stop by the farm store inside the restaurant for some produce and goods to take home. 

Live music

Hunter Billingsley — Singing Water Vineyards, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: singingwater.com

Abe Mac — Singing Water Vineyards, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: singingwater.com

Chris & Bill Booker — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

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

Coventants Creek — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Shane Stumpf — Howdy’s Bar & Chill, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Performing arts

The Book of Will — VK Garage Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: caillouxperformingarts.com The details: By Lauren Gunderson. The story behind the publication of the first collection of William Shakespeare’s plays. Tickets for the show are available online here. 

Promises Promises — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 7:30 p.m. Information: hcaf.com The details: Indoor theater. For tickets online, click here. 

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: Since 1925, 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 6:30pm, rodeo starts at 8pm, Ryan Talley and dance starts at 9pm. Click here for ticket and table information.

Sunday, August 25, 2024

Food truck 411

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

Shim’s Be Blessed — Trailhead Beer Garden, 12 p.m. to 6 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 Saloon, 1 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Tyler Cannon — Bending Branch Winery, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information: bendingbranchwinery.com

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

Performing arts

The Book of Will — VK Garage Theater, 2:30 p.m. Information: caillouxperformingarts.com The details: By Lauren Gunderson. The story behind the publication of the first collection of William Shakespeare’s plays. Tickets for the show are available online here. 

Promises Promises — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 2:30 p.m. Information: hcaf.com The details: Indoor theater. For tickets online, click here. 

Foodie event

Monthly Potluck — Central Provisions, 7 p.m. Information: centralprovisions.com The details: Bring a favorite dish to share and meet some neighborhood folks.