Saturday, April 9
- Heart of the Hills Farmers Market — River Hills Mall parking lot, 8 a.m. Information: https://www.heartofthehillsfarmersmarket.com
- KACC Exhibits — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.kacckerrville.com The details: Three exhibits are running at KACC through April 16. The Hill Country Youth Art Exhibit; Kerrville 1940-1960, a photographic history of the community sponsored by the Kerr County Historical Commission; Passion Project: Our contributions to the world, a collection of work from Schreiner University, senior art students.
- Heaven's Declare Art Exhibition — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. Information: https://www.museumofwesternart.com The details: Featuring works by renowned artists who celebrate the heavens. The exhibition will feature works by Phil Bob Borman, G. Russell Case, Tim Newton, Laurel Daniel, Linda Glover Gooch, David Griffin, David Grossman, Michael Magrin, Denise LaRue Mahlke, Phil Starke and John Taft.
- The Fiber Show and Sale — Hill Country Arts Foundation, Ingram, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: An exhibit of fiber art by artists from across Texas.
- Sip and Serve — Tucker Hall, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 1-3 p.m. Information: https://www.sistersinservicekerrville.org/ The details: A fundraiser and auction hosted by Sisters in Service of Kerrville. Your contribution will directly benefit our community by helping those in need. We encourage you to explore this website for additional Information about Sisters In Service and those we have served.
- Birds of the Hill Country — The Kerr Regional History Center, 2-3 p.m. Information: (830) 258-1274 or visit the city's webpage at www.kerrvilletx.gov. The details: Native Texan Deloris Sellin and 44-year Texan Paul Sellin have been birdwatching in Texas and nationally since 1995. Since moving to Kerr County in 2015, Deloris, a retired school librarian and educator, and Paul, a retired Texas CPA and auditor, have continued their interest in sharing their knowledge of birds, especially by leading the Riverside Nature Center's monthly bird walk since the spring of 2016. Each year, they have participated in two or more Christmas bird counts in Kerr and Bandera counties.
- Blooms and Barrels Plant Sale — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: https://www.hillcountrymastergardeners.org The details: Native and adapted ornamental plants. Herbs, veggies, and 55-gallon rain barrels for sale. Cash and checks only. Tax-free sale and "The Garden Shed" resale shop.
- Freedom Fest — Ingram Park, 3-5 p.m. Information: https://libertyinactiontexas.com/freedom-fest/ The details: Quality time for the whole family. Queue up the fun with food, baked goodies, an Easter egg hunt, face-painting, more activities for the kids, other vendors to check out.
- Texas Gun and Knife Show — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://www.texasgunandknifeshows.com The details: Offering outdoor items, old, new, collectible guns, handguns, long guns, ammo, and accessories of all kinds. Some things are camping stuff, range bags, backpacks, concealed carry purses, gold and silver to trade and buy. Jewelry, unique crafts and survival dry food
- Poetry Open Mic — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. Information: (830) 258-1274 or Mary Lee Gowland at (559) 760-7641, or visit www.hillcountrypoets.net. The details: The Hill Country Poets will hold an open mic poetry event. Poems do not need to be original, but should inspire and entertain. All material needs to be appropriate for a mixed-age audience. Those who wish to participate will need to register on-site at 10:15 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided, and you do not have to perform to attend.
- College softball — Schreiner University, Noon and 2 p.m. doubleheader. Information: schreinermountaineers.com The details: Schreiner University plays host to Dallas University in a Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference doubleheader.
- Bandera Mounted Shooters — Gravity Check Saloon and Arena, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com The details: A great day of fun and excitement by the Bandera Shooters, members of the Cowboy Mounted Shooters of America. Watch as they practice and ride through a course to shoot (using black powdered blanks) the balloons lined up throughout the pattern. This is also a fantastic opportunity for horse owners interested in trying out this fun, fast-paced sport! Bring your horse and be ready to try it out!
- Torneo de Campeones — Gravity Check Saloon and Arena and Scott Schreiner Golf Course, 10 a.m. Information: wallaceproductions1@gmail.com The details: We're not sure what to make of an event that features golf, cornhole and goat roping. Email them for more details.
- Live music by Los Arenales — La Escondida 1962, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/3258261014412900?ref=newsfeed
- Live music by Aaron LaCombe — Pint and Plow Brewing, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.pintandplow.com The details: From Detroit, where he taught himself guitar in middle school in the forbidden room of his parent's basement, forming a metal band in the land of country music holdouts. Then his dad took him to see Lyle Lovett at an outdoor amphitheater north of Detroit. After marriage, divorce, building and losing a lucrative business, heartbreak and hardship, Aaron lives in the Texas Hill Country, writing and performing songs about a lifetime of finding fuel in the tragedy.
- Live music by Shane Stumpf — Joanne Marie and Me Wine Bistro, 6-9 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/wineboutique1/
- Live music by Kevin McCormick — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com
- Live music by Lady Lemon & the Boyeez Band — Babez Seafood Bucket, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.babezseafoodbucket.com
- Live music by In Six Days — Trailhead Beer Garden at Schreiner University, Information: https://www.trailheadbeergarden.com The details: The In Six Days band is a husband and wife acoustic duo that enjoys sharing their unique style and interpretations of many musical genres from easy listening to classic rock to country to R&B. In Six Days is: Magda Peynado – guitar, harmonica, and vocals; and Ray Peynado – guitar, mandolin, lap steel, harmonica and vocals. Admission $5
- Live music by C Rock — Pier 27 River Lounge and 8 Ball, 8 p.m. Information: 830-896-7437
- Live music by Jive Aces — The Cailloux Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. Information: https://caillouxperformingarts.com/cailloux-performances-series/the-jive-aces-swingtime/ The details: London's incredible stage show, now on stage in Kerrville. Direct from London; The Jive Aces are internationally renowned for their superior musicianship and spectacular stage show. Swingtime features energetic renditions of fresh arrangements of swing/jive/R&B classics by such greats as Louis Prima, Cab Calloway, Bobby Darin, Louis Armstrong, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. Swing Dancers The Hollywood Hotshots join The Jive Aces on stage to maximize the mayhem.
Sunday, April 10
- College softball — Schreiner University, Noon. Information: schreinermountaineers.com The details: Schreiner University plays host to Dallas University in a Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference game that concludes a three-game series.
- "For Such A Time Is This" — Playhouse 2000 VK Garage Theater, 2:30 p.m. Information: https://www.playhouse2000.com The details: Based on the biblical story of Esther, "For Such a Time as This" is a love story about the young beauty who captures the heart of a King despite her place in an enslaved class, and ultimately saves her people. Using a wide variety of musical styles and more than a smattering of humor, the musical relates one of the great stories in a way that appeals to a broad audience, young and old alike.
- Live music by Hillfire — La Escondida, 3 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/La-Escondida-1962-402905176935599
- Live music by Bill Ward — Trailhead Beer Garden at Schreiner University, 2:30-5 p.m. Information: https://www.trailheadbeergarden.com The details: Bill Ward is an award-winning instrumentalist and singer-songwriter from Houston, Texas. He's been performing original music around the United States for 35 years, and produced and engineered multiple albums. He currently works at Schreiner University, running the recording studio in the Tim Summerlin Music Hall.
- Texas Gun and Knife Show — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.texasgunandknifeshows.com The details: Offering outdoor items, old, new, collectible guns, handguns, long guns, ammo, and accessories of all kinds. Some things are camping stuff, range bags, backpacks, concealed carry purses, gold and silver to trade and buy. Jewelry, unique crafts and survival dry food
- Live music by the Nightowls — Pier 27 River Lounge and 8 Ball, 3 p.m. Information: 830-896-7437 The details: Nationally known for their dynamic and high-energy performances, The Nightowls seamlessly weave all of your favorite songs into a non-stop, all-out, dance-packed party!
