Albert, TX. New Spring and Summer hours. Come out to Albert and enjoy live music every weekend. Pickers circle every Saturday. For more information go to our web site www.alberttexas.com or call 512-663-2848.

Presented by Biker Rallies of Texas. A three day event held at Bandera's Mansfield Park consisting of tent camping, poker run, daily door prize giveaways, lots of vendors, food, field events, Friday and Saturday night live bands, D.J. music all day Friday and Saturday, bike show, tattoo contest, Sunday morning church service. Pre-registration includes a t-shirt. At the gate registration receives no shirt. 18+, no exceptions. 936-334-0558. bikerralliesoftexas.com

Contest starts March 1. Deadline is May 31. The Texas Hill Country is a photographer’s paradise. Creeks are once again flowing, and the forecast calls for a green spring with plenty of wildflowers. Now is the time to dust off your camera and head outside to capture the beauty and mystique of this special region. Three top winners will receive $250 in cash! 13 winners will be featured in our popular 2011 Hill Country Calendar. Many photographers will be recognized with cameo shots throughout the Calendar. 512-560-3135. hillcountryalliance.org

10am-4pm. Yett Park. On US Hwy 281 2 miles south of Blanco, just 1/4 mile north of RR 32. Hand crafted items, antiques, hand-made furniture, wood and metal work, jewelry, candles, clothing, knives, and more. Chili cook-off in December. Free to public. 830-833-4460. blancotradedays.i8.com

Garden Path Gallery, 136 S. Main St. An array of wildlife art featuring the paintings of Nancy Glazier, Judy Larson and Bonnie Marris, sculptures by Marianne Caroselli, Lenell Deane, Jim Gilmore, and Laurel Gregory. Show opening March 13, 4pm-8pm. 830-816-1796. gpgfineart.com

11am-5pm. Shooting Star Museum, 5445 CR 5710. Come see the fields of bluebonnets, take a ride in a vintage car, enjoy the beauty of Texas in full bloom. Food and Drinks available. Bring your camera! Free Admission. Call 210-386-6038 for driving directions and road advisory.

Friday, 3pm-8pm. Saturday, 9am-6pm. Sunday, 11am-4pm. Gillespie County Fairgrounds, 2000 East Highway St. The Peddler Show offers a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Whether you are looking for personalized designs, creative gifts or unique jewelry, the Peddler Show has it all. The perfect street of shops just for you. Admission is $5 per person, $3 for seniors and children 12 and under free. 512-358-1000. peddlershow.com

106 N Nugent Ave (next to the Courthouse Square). Scheduled live entertainment every Thursday through Sunday. Every Sunday we feature the Hill Country Pickers. Chef Ed Thompson's gourmet dining is a treat. Every Thursday is "Pasta Bar Night" with scrumptious featured menu selections on Friday and Saturday, and a home style buffet on Sundays. Monthly art exhibit. See entertainment and menu details at www.FriendlyBarBistro.com. 830-868-2182.

2pm and 7:30pm. Cailloux Theatre, 910 Main St. Winner of numerous musical awards, Marvin Hamlisch, preeminent “Pops” artist of our time, is famous for composing “A Chorus Line.” Mr. Hamlisch will present highlights of his career. 830-896-5727. kpas.org

The Llano Fine Arts Guild grounds and gallery, 503 Bessemer. The annual show consists of beautiful artwork and many varied arts and crafts--paintings, prints, jewelry, fused glass, pottery, dolls, pillows, barbed wire art, horseshoes, woodworks, angels, clothing, dream catchers, Zuni fetishes, mesquite woodcrafts, rawhide furniture, needlework, and crystal potpourri, along with home made food by our gallery members. Request an application for the show by calling the Art Guild. Free admission. 325-247-4839. llanotx.com/LlanoFineArtsGuild.html

6pm-9pm. Reopens upon the return of the bats. 325-347-5970. 512-263-8878. nature.org/texas

10am-5pm. New Braunfels Art League, 239 W. San Antonio St. Flowers bloom on canvas, paper, sculpture, pottery and jewelry and in florals, still lifes, landscapes and on a lady's hat! Gallery is open daily. 830-629-8022. newbraunfelsartleague.com

3pm-9pm. Sabinal City Park & football stadium. Food, vendors, entertainment, wild hog contest. Ross Burris, 830-988-2709, . wildhogfestival.com

9am-5pm. Memorial Park, 337 E Main St. Become a part of what is destined to be one of the largest and unique open air markets in southwest Texas. A rich oasis surrounded by all the adventures of the Texas River Country. The tree shaded park along the banks of the quiet Leona River provides the perfect setting for an afternoon of shopping, music, and great food. Vendors provide an incredible variety of arts and crafts, plants, wearables, jewelry, collectibles, antiques, and much much more! Bring the family, sit back, and enjoy the area's favorite musical talent, eats, and bargains. Free. David Querbach, 210-844-8193, 830-249-5530, . marketdaysmgmt.com/Uvalde.html

The Wimberley Players presentation of Eric Coble's production of the comedy Virtual Devotion will run on weekends through May 9. Wimberley Playhouse, 450 Old Kyle Road. Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 8pm, Sunday matinees are performed at 2:30pm. Tickets $18. Buy tickets online or call 512-847-0575. wimberleyplayers.org