A weekend brimming of live music, and fun across Kerr County

Residents and visitors in Kerr County face a packed calendar of events this weekend, offering everything from musical performances and outdoor activities to literary gatherings and cultural experiences.

The weekend launches Thursday with family-friendly options including the Sprouts program at Riverside Nature Center, where preschoolers can explore nature through storytelling. Teens can gather at the After School Lounge at Doyle Community Center for games, snacks and homework help.

Book enthusiasts can join the Historical Fiction Book Club at Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library to discuss “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown, while younger visitors can participate in Lego Club activities later that afternoon.

Thursday evening features several musical offerings, including Country Nights Open Mic at Gravity Check Saloon and the Songkeepers Pop Up Song Circle at Trailhead Beer Garden, a free all-ages event hosted by Jacobi Caldwell with Konrad Wert.

Friday brings additional outdoor learning opportunities with the 1 on 1 with a Naturalist program at Riverside Nature Center, where certified Texas Master Naturalists answer questions about environmental stewardship. Support groups for grief and caregivers meet at First Presbyterian Church and the Hospice & Home Care Building, respectively.

Schreiner University hosts baseball and softball games against Austin on both Friday and Saturday. The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library offers a Meditative Sound Bath Friday evening.

Wine enthusiasts can participate in the First Friday Wine Share at Legacy Partners Realty, bringing one bottle for every two people and their own wine glass.

Friday’s music scene includes performances by Susan Herndon at Cafe at the Ridge, Johnny Adair & Country Fire Band at Truffles & Vines, and The Wilder Blue at The Arcadia Live.

Saturday morning begins with the Kerrville Walking Group’s nature walk, typically covering 2-4 miles. Multiple markets operate throughout the day, including the Hillside Harvest Market, the Farmers Market on Water Street, and a Clothing Swap at Central Provisions.

The library hosts a Friends of the Library Book Sale, a Gardening 101 workshop, and an author talk with Jack Haberer, who will read from his book “Swimming with the Sharks: Being a Full-Spectrum Citizen in a Red-and-Blue World.”

Creative opportunities include a Ceramic Travel Tumbler Workshop at The Color of Clay and an Afterthought Heel & Toe Class at The Rogue Skein.

Saturday evening features multiple musical performances across town, with a Mardi Gras celebration with Mike Kasberg Jazz Band at The Arcadia Live and a Jimmy Buffett tribute by Lost Shaker of Salt at Gravity Check Saloon.

The weekend concludes Sunday with brunch at Sovereignty Ranch and afternoon music performances by Shane Stumpf, George Ensle Duo, and Theresa’s Fiddle jam at various venues. Bingo enthusiasts can try their luck at American Legion Post 208.

These diverse offerings showcase Kerrville’s vibrant community and provide entertainment options for all ages and interests throughout the weekend.

Thursday, March 6, 2025

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.

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. 

Library events

Historical Fiction Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. to Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: The group will discuss “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown. 

Lego Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 4 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Friends & neighbors road trip

Sausage Symposium — Altstadt Brewery, Fredericksburg, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: flavorytx.com The details: The Texas Center at SU and Humanities Texas present an exhibit of photographer Al Rendon’s work, showcasing the range of Texas sausage cultures, legends, and lore, along with a sausage and beer pairing. For more info and to purchase tickets, click here. 

Games

Trivia — Tailchasers Dog Park + Pub, 6 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Live music

Country Nights Open Mic Night — Gravity Check Saloon, 6 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Songkeepers Pop Up Song Circle — Trailhead Beer Garden, 6:30 p.m. Information: trailheadbeergarden.com The details: Bring your songs for sharing in this gathering for all ages. Hosted by Jacobi Caldwell with Konrad Wert in collaboration with Big Seed and the Kerrville Folk Festival in a space for building a greater community for music. This is a free event. Listeners are also welcome!

Friday, March 7, 2025

Science and nature

1 on 1 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 groups

Grief Support Group — First Presbyterian Church, 10 a.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Caregiver Support Group — Hospice & Home Care Building, 2 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Arts & crafts

Afterthought Heel & Toe Class — The Rogue Skein, 1 p.m. Information: therogueskein.com The details: For more info and to register, click here.

College sports

SU Baseball vs Austin — Schreiner University, 2 p.m. Information: schreinermountaineers.com

SU Softball vs Austin — Schreiner University, 6 p.m. Information: schreinermountaineers.com

Library events

Meditative Sound Bath — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: Offered by Humbling Bloom.

Wine night

First Friday Wine Share — Legacy Partners Realty, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Information: 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.

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

Susan Herndon — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

Johnny Adair & Country Fire Band — Truffles & Vines, 6 p.m. Information: facebook.com 

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

Corey Weaver & Nic Smith — Howdy’s Bar & Chill, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

The Wilder Blue — The Arcadia Live, 7:30 p.m. Information: thearcadialive.org

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Outdoor activities

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 & swaps

Hillside Harvest Market — 5-Points Parking Lot, 301 Junction Hwy, 10 a.m. Information: facebook.com

Farmers Market — 741 Water St Parking Lot, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: heartofthehillsfarmersmarket.com

Clothing Swap — Central Provisions, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Information: centralprovisions.com

Library events

Friends of the Library Book Sale — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Gardening 101: Gifts from Your Garden — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Author Talk: Jack Haberer — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 2 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: A reading and signing of his book “Swimming with the Sharks: Being a Full-Spectrum Citizen in a Red-and-Blue World.”

Arts & crafts

Ceramic Travel Tumbler Workshop — The Color of Clay, 12 p.m. Information: thecolorofclay.com

Afterthought Heel & Toe Class — The Rogue Skein, 1 p.m. Information: therogueskein.com The details: For more info and to register, click here.

College sports

SU Baseball vs Austin — Schreiner University, 12 p.m. & 3 p.m. Information: schreinermountaineers.com

SU Softball vs Austin — Schreiner University, 12 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. Information: schreinermountaineers.com

Science and nature

Texas Water Specialist Study Group — Riverside Nature Center, 12:30 p.m. Information: TexasWaters@hillcountrytmn.org The details: Ages 16 and up, no cost to participate. Email above address for info. 

Live music

Ryan Jones — Singing Water Vineyards, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: singingwater.com

Him & Her Band — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. Information: pintandplow.com

Mardi Gras with Mike Kasberg Jazz Band — The Arcadia Live, 6 p.m. Information: thearcadialive.org

Jim Turner — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

Huston Sonhouse — Trailhead Beer Garden, 7 p.m. Information: trailheadbeergarden.com

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

Allen Love & Country Pride Band — The Inn Pub, 8 p.m. Information: facebook.com/innpub

Lost Shaker of Salt: Jimmy Buffett Tribute — Gravity Check Saloon, 8 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Sunday, March 9, 2025

Brunch

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

Live music

Shane Stumpf — Gravity Check Saloon, 1 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

George Ensle Duo — Singing Water Vineyards, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: singingwater.com

Theresa’s Fiddle jam — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 2 p.m. Information: pintandplow.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.