So much to do this weekend!
- Collegiate Tennis — H-E-B Tennis Center, women 9 a.m., men at 2 p.m. Information: https://scacsports.com/sports/wten/index The details: Schreiner University hosts the 2022 Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference tennis championships.
- Live comedy theater "Drinking Habits" — The Point Theater, Ingram, TBD, through May 15. Information: https://www.hcaf.com/2022-theatre-season/ The details: Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce. Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to keep the convent's doors open, but Paul and Sally, reporters and former fiancees, are hot on their trail. They go undercover as a nun and priest, but their presence, combined with the addition of a new nun, spurs paranoia throughout the convent that spies have been sent from Rome to shut them down. There's the spilling of wine and secrets as everyone tries to preserve the convent and reconnect with lost loves.
- Heart of the Hills Farmers Market — River Hills Mall parking lot, 8 a.m. Information: https://www.heartofthehillsfarmersmarket.com
- Roaring Lions Open Car Show — Kerrville First Baptist Church, 8 a.m. Information: Visit the Roaring Lions Car Show Facebook group @roaringlionscarshow or visit www.graceacademyofkerrville.com for more information on event registration. The details: This benefit for Grace Academy of Kerrville features 15 classes, including Antiques, Muscle cars, Jeeps, trucks, motorcycles and many more. The participant judged show will have participants vying for the class winner, the coveted best in the show. There is also the Administrator's Award and Kid's Choice. The Roaring Lion is open to participants under the age of 18. Event organizers invite and encourage local youth to bring their project vehicles to this event.
- Salvation Army X-Travaganza — Kerrville Kroc Center, 9 a.m. Information: (830) 315 – 5762 The details: Get a taste of some of The Kroc's most popular fitness classes in “small, bite-sizeddoses”- 20-minute versions of their 30-60 minute originals! Indoor Cycling, Self-Defense, Quicksilver, PUMP!, Cardio Slam, Silver Dancers, TRX, Zumba, and more!
- Bench Press Competition — Marathon Fitness and Performance, 11 a.m. Information: 830-446-8044. The details: Come test your strength and condition and have an answer when someone asks: "How much do you bench?"
- Spring Pawty — La Escondida 1962, 1–11 p.m. Information: The details: This event features free critter microchipping, an adoptable pet premier, raffles, a live auction at 6 p.m. and live music. This event is to support Kerrville Pets Alive!
- Live music by the Hill Country Chorale — The Kerrville Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 4 p.m. Information: Call artistic director Claire Rabson at 830-367-5831. The details: The Hill Country Chorale wraps up its 20th season with selections from Evita, Showboat, Les Miserables, My Fair Lady and other favorite musicals. A men's trio composed of Clint Coles, Jack Smith and Brad Peterson will present "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face," from My Fair Lady, and Julie Roberts will join her sister Dr. Susan Matteson, the Chorale's accompanist, in a piano medley from the same show. Tickets at the door will be $15; children 12 and under are free. Rehearsals for the next season will begin in September 2022.
- Celtic Festival — Hill Country Arts Foundation, TBD Information: https://www.hcaf.com/celtic-festival/ The details: There will be a Scottish Highlands Games competition, vendors, clan tents and music. The games attract competitors from across Texas.
- Live music by Modal Mojo — Cafe at The Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com
- Live music by Summer Nicole — Pint and Plow, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.pintandplow.com The details: Summer Nicole has a passion for people and music to share a great time with her audience. Country, folk, Americana, and some pop.
- Live music by Yuri and Michael — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com
- Live music by Whiskey 2 Step — Pier 27 River Lounge and 8 Ball, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.pier27riverloungepizzeria.com The details: Whiskey 2 Step is a Country music dance band. Great Country dance tunes to get those boots two-steppin' across the dance floor!
- Live music by Allen Ray & the Southern Comfort Band — Trailhead Beer Garden at Schreiner University, 4-8 p.m. Information: www.hillcountrycrisiscouncil.com/raffle The details: An event sponsored by the Hill Country United, which works to end child abuse.
- The Star Party — Schreiner University, Loftis Family Science Center, 9 p.m. Information: kdarvidsson@schreiner.edu The details: Participants will view celestial objects in the Hill Country sky in the domed observatory containing Schreiner's 16-inch telescope. Several eight-inch telescopes will also be available for public viewing. Overcast skies will mean a cancelation.
Sunday, May 1
- Collegiate Tennis — H-E-B Tennis Center, TBA Information: https://scacsports.com/sports/wten/index The details: Schreiner University hosts the 2022 Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference tennis championships.
- Live Music with Josh Peek — Gravity Check Saloon, 1 p.m. Information: Gravity Check Saloon and Arena The details:
- Hill Country Youth Orchestra Spring Concert — Cailloux Center for the Performing Arts, 3 p.m. Information: https://www.hcyo.org The details: FREE! The HCYO mission is to "bring the joy of the orchestra experience to the youth of the Texas Hill Country" with the vision to nurture, encourage, and assist young musicians by sharing music's love and joy through quality instruction and concert performances and community service. The core HCYO belief is unlimited and early exposure to music fosters lifelong recognition of its value and instills life skills, leadership development, teamwork, responsibility, and discipline.