Things to go, do and enjoy — March 17-19

Thursday, March 17

• Game night — Kerrville Schreiner Park, 6-8 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov The details: Come to the Kerrville-Schreiner Park Recreation Hall for a family-friendly competition-filled game night. Free and open to the public.
• Live music by Jeremy McComb — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com
• Thirsty Thursday Trivia Night — Arcadia Live, 5:45 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org. The details: As always, you can have your favorite Pint & Plow Brewing Co. pizza plus two appetizers waiting for your team here at Arcadia Live the night of trivia (5:45 p.m.) by placing your order when you RSVP! Huzzah!
• Contemporary Classics: Monologues and Scenes from the Schreiner Student Actors — Trailhead Beer Garden, Schreiner University, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.trailheadbeergarden.com The details: The Spring 2022 students from THRE 2301 and 2302 (Acting One and Acting Two) present an evening of short works they workshopped in class. From Shakespeare to modern screwball comedies, some are heartbreaking, some side-splitting, but all are excellent and engaging.
• Trivia night at The Boat — The Boat Oyster Bar and Grill, 9 p.m. Information: 830-896-3354. The details: Come and join The Boat for trivia night. Prizes, drink specials and Schreiner Alumni "Professor Sparky" to host. Bring your team.

Friday, March 18

• The Kerrville Farmers Market — The A.C. Schreiner Mansion at Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 4-6 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvillefarmersmarket.com The details: Enjoy a glass of beer, a pizza and some locally made items at the Friday afternoon market.
• "They Played A Rigged Game" — Hill Country Arts Foundation, Ingram, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: This is a new play written by Kerr County playwright David R. Remschel. Michael Dysart has spent his autumn years at Windy Acres Retirement Center relishing his reputation, superiority over others, and the unquestioning loyalty of his fellow resident, Thomas. Michael's perfect utopia sours with the sudden appearance of new resident Alice Dewitt.
• Live music by Lisa Beck — Cafe at The Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com
• Live music by Gary Patrick — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com
• Live music by Carlos and Dan and the Silver Bullets — Trailhead Beer Garden Schreiner University, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.trailheadbeergarden.com The details: Come join the band, enjoy the food trucks, have a beer but, most importantly, have a great time.
• Live music by Rick Reyna — Pier 27 River Lounge, 9 p.m. Information: 830-896-7437

Saturday, March 19

• Bird walk and talk — Schreiner University, Lot C, 2100 Memorial Blvd., 9 a.m. Information: https://www.riversidenaturecenter.org The details: Join Paul and Deloris Sellin on a stroll along the River Trail, where you will observe the avian inhabitants and learn about their life histories. All ages and levels of experience are welcome.
• K'Star Emergency Children Shelter & Family Counseling Center Chili Cook-Off & Car/Bike Show — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 10 a.m. Information: leigh.palmer@kstar.org The details: Fun for the entire family. Chili, cars, bikes, music, beer, vendors, etc.
• Hill Country Poets Open Mic — Butt-Holdsworth Library, 2-4 p.m. Information: Contact the library reference desk at (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 and music event in the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library meeting room. Poems and songs do not need to be original, but should inspire and entertain. All material needs to be appropriate for a mixed-age audience.
• All Shook Up Dinner Show — Buckhorn Ranch RV Park, 5:30 p.m. Information: 830-895-0007 The details: Grab your blue suede shoes and join us in the barn for pork chops and drinks and Elvis entertainment.
• Live music by Brent Ryan and Summer Nicole — Pint and Plow Brewing, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.pintandplow.com The details: Hometown kid and bonafide singer-songwriter Brent Ryan spends a little QT on his stage at Pint & Plow, showing the ropes to newcomer Summer Nicole.
• Live music by Dave Kemp — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com
• Live music by Dickie Kaiser — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com
• Live music by Kimmi Bitter — Trailhead Beer Garden at Schreiner University, 7 p.m. Information: $5 cover. The details: With a strong affinity for the roots of American music, Kimmi Bitter is a throwback mixed between 1960's western twang, sultry twelve-bar blues, and old-fashioned rock n' roll. Bitter styles her songs between the classic sounds of old country and rockabilly legends, such as Patsy Cline & Elvis, to the Laurel Canyon counterculture era, to the late 60s psychedelia of San Fran, this San Diego native's music features a deeply rooted West Coast take on traditional country and soul.
• Live music by Guilty Pleasures — Pier 27 River Lounge, 8 p.m. Information: 830-896-7437
• "They Played A Rigged Game" — Hill Country Arts Foundation, Ingram, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: This is a new play written by Kerr County playwright David R. Remschel. Michael Dysart has spent his autumn years at Windy Acres Retirement Center relishing his reputation, superiority over others, and the unquestioning loyalty of his fellow resident, Thomas. Michael's perfect utopia sours with the sudden appearance of new resident Alice Dewitt.

Recurring events Tuesday-Saturday

• KACC Exhibits — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.kacckerrville.com The details: Artwork from the Big Seed Youth Artist program, "Schreiner University Seniors Show" Seniors from Schreiner University display their art, "Hill Country Youth Art Exhibit" school children from all over Kerr County show their work.
• "Art of the Plains" — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.museumofwesternart.com The details: This artistic celebration features realistic and representational artworks in traditional media depicting the American Great Plains region, including its landscape, wildlife, people, and way of life in historical or modern times.
• Form and Function — 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: They feature pottery and ceramics from local artisans.