2pm-5pm. Tour at 4pm. 231 San Saba Ct.. 830-833-2534. realalebrewing.com

Rediscovering the ordinary at Whistle Pik Galleries, 425 E. Main St. Photographer Jessica Taylor: "With these photographs, I invite you into ordinary places, and challenge you to see more than the subject within the frame-to actually encounter them-and all of the hope, truth and complexity that comes with it." 830-990-8151. whistlepik.com

4pm-7pm. Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Rd. A Gruene Hall tradition. Enjoy happy hour, prize giveaways, and the best in Texas tunes, broadcasted live by KNBT 92.1 FM Radio New Braunfels with Mattson Rainer. You never know who might stop by -- Reckless Kelly, Junior Brown, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Walt Wilkins, and Gary P. Nunn have all stopped by for a chat. 830-629-5077. gruenehall.com

Hondo Fair Grounds. Free to the public, $20 exhibitor fee. 830-741-6180.

106 N Nugent Ave Dining Thu-Sat, 5pm-10pm. Hill Country pickers circle every Sun. from 6pm-11pm, open mic, everyone invited to play and/or sing, plus home style meal with beer and wine specials. Schedule at website. 830-868-2182. friendlybarbistro.com

10am-5pm, Thursday through Saturday. 905 Third St. Group tours available by appointment. 830-798-2157. fallsmusueum.org

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

Alamodome, 100 Montana St. Jan. 26, 12pm-9pm. Jan. 27, 12pm-9pm. Jan. 28, 10 am-9 pm. Jan. 29, 10am-6pm. The 2012 San Antonio Boat & RV Show will feature over 300 water craft ranging from cruisers, sail boats and fishing boats to ski boats, wake board boats, runabouts and personal watercraft. In addition, there will be over 100 RVs on display, including motor homes, fifth wheels, travel trailers and pop up trailers from the industry's top vendors. Other highlights include Bubble Runners and Kid's Catfish Tank, Army Bass Anglers and free seminars. Adults $8. Seniors over 65 $4. Children 7-12 $4. Children 6 and Under Free. $3 off adult admission with valid active duty/retired military ID. SanAntonioBoatShow.com

Walkers' Gallery in the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins St. Sponsored by the San Marcos Area Arts Council and the City of San Marcos with support by the San Marcos Arts Commission. Exhibit is open and free to to the public during extensive and regular Activity Center hours. Mon-Thu, 6am-10pm. Fri, 6am-8pm. Sat, 10am-8pm. Closed Sun. Free. 512-212-1154. sanmarcosarts.com

Join us for tacos every Wednesday night at the VFW Post 8800, 7755 FM 2673, 5pm-8:30pm. Karaoke from 6pm until 10pm. Shuffleboard tournament in our canteen every Wed. Bingo every Thur. night. Kitchen opens at 6pm, cards go on sale at 6:30pm. Hamburgers and hot dogs every Fri. night. 830-899-7774.