You've got your weekend planned for you — Aug. 5-7

We are in the waning days of summer, although the weather doesn't know that, and we still have plenty to do in Kerr County in August. ! Are we missing something? Send us an email at louis.amestoy@kerrcountylead.com

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Recurring events Tuesday-Saturday

• Kerr Arts and Cultural Center Art Exhibits — Kerr Arts Cultural Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: 830-895-2911 The details: Through Aug. 13, three different art exhibits. Paintings by LaRue, "Kerrville Fiber Artists," Fiber art show by local artists, "Hometown Crafts Teacher's Show," an exhibition featuring the work of local teachers, sponsored by Hometown Crafts and Gifts.

Becky Crouch Patterson at the Museum of Western Art!

• Luckenbach Legacy, Hondo's Daughter, Becky Crouch Patterson Exhibition — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: The details: Becky Crouch Patterson, a fifth-generation Texan whose father was the legendary developer of historic tiny-town Luckenbach, made famous by Waylon Jennings's classic song, "Let's Go to Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love." This is Patterson's original art, which he describes as a marriage of Texas Folk Art and Fine Art, plus textiles, memorabilia and works from her life. In addition to her work, Hondo and Luckenbach artifacts fill three cases.

Friday, Aug. 5

Science and Nature

• 1-on-1 with a naturalist — Riverside Nature Center, 10 a.m. Information: https://www.riversidenaturecenter.org The details: Naturalist, author, and columnist Jim Stanley and Texas Master Naturalist and native plant enthusiast John Hucksteadt will be available to meet one-on-one to answer questions, and discuss various topics, or listen to ideas about nature.

Performing Arts

• "Matilda" — Hill Country Arts Foundation Point Theater, Ingram, 8:30 p.m. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. Unloved by her cruel parents, Matilda impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. During her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey profoundly affect each other's lives, as Miss Honey begins recognizing and appreciating Matilda's extraordinary personality.

Live music

• Aaron Lacombe — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com
• Billy Jo — The Hunt Store, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.thehuntstore.com
• Dickie Kaiser — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com
• Mark Odom Band — Pier 27 River Lounge and Pizzeria, 8 p.m. Information: 830-896-7437
• Bill Mahko — Joanne Marie and Me Wine Boutique, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/wineboutique1

Movies

• The Lion King — Louise Hayes Park, 9 p.m. Information: https://kerrvilletx.gov/752/Movies-in-the-Park The details: This appears to be the remade version of it versus the classic cartoon that featured one of the greatest villainous performances in Disney history — Jeremy Irons as Scar.

Dance

• Learn to Belly Dance — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 6 p.m. Information: The Cheeky Peacocks Dance Company The details: Bring a yoga mat, a bottle of water and a friend! The class is $10.

Events

• Kerrville Business Expo — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 5:15 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvillechamber.biz The details: Sponsored by the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce, there are more than 100 booths for people to interact and network with businesses, organizations and members of the Kerrville community.

Saturday, Aug. 6

Markets and sales

• Heart of the Hills Farmers Market — River Hills Mall parking lot, 8 a.m. Information: 830-370-7476
• Zions Lutheran Church Market — Zion Lutheran Church, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.zionkerrville.org The details: Rummage and bake sale complete with a taco breakfast stand. Items galore, including handmade items and art.

Live Music

• The Western Express — Trailhead Beer Garden at Schreiner University, 5:30-9 p.m. Information: https://www.trailheadbeergarden.com The details: Phill Brush and Stephen Castillo, together known as The Western Express, met via Craigslist in early 2018 and bonded over their shared love of first-rate songwriting and the country hits of the 1980s and '90s.
• Reuben Darnell — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information:
• Gary Patrick — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com
• The end of summer shindig — Kerrville Schreiner Park, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Information: 830-257-7300 The details: The Corey Weaver Band fronts this show sponsored by the city of Kerrville. There will be food trucks and other attractions at this free event.
• Case Hardin — Crider's Rodeo and Dancehall, 8 p.m. Information: https://cridersrandd.com/band-lineup
• C-Rock — Pier 27 River Lounge and Pizzeria, 8 p.m. Information: 830-896-7437

• Landon Lloyd Miller and The Great Trumpet — La Escondida 1962, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/La-Escondida-1962-402905176935599/

Events

• Kerrville Business Expo — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvillechamber.biz The details: Sponsored by the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce, there are more than 100 booths for people to interact and network with businesses, organizations and members of the Kerrville community.

Performing arts

• "Matilda" — Hill Country Arts Foundation Point Theater, Ingram, 8:30 p.m. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. Unloved by her cruel parents, Matilda impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. During her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey profoundly affect each other's lives, as Miss Honey begins recognizing and appreciating Matilda's extraordinary personality.

Sunday, Aug. 7

Performing Arts

• The Cailloux's Performance Preview —The Cailloux Theater, 3 p.m. Information: https://www.caillouxperformingarts.com The details: Playhouse 2000 and Century 21 The Hills Realty plans to kick off another exciting season of The Cailloux Performances, the series that brings the world of entertainment to Kerrville!

Live music

• Red Clay Strays — Lazy Days Canteen at Roddy Tree Ranch, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.roddytree.com/LazyDaysCanteen.html The details: The Red Clay Strays are from Mobile, Ala. and feature The Enloe Boys as their opening act.