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March 2012 Events
Welcome to the Hill Country Current's Events Calendar. We strive to collect events from all over the region to be included in our publication and on our website. If you'd like to see an event added to our calendar, or see an event that needs to be updated, contact us today.
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Saturdays
1pm-4pm. Bandera County Courthouse, 500 Main Street, Western display and strolling musicians. Sponsored by the Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project.
Saturdays
8pm. Weekly Saturday night rodeo at Twin Elm, 810 FM 470, with bull riding, steer riding, team roping, barrel racing, mutton busting, calf scramble and more. Please verify the schedule with the ranch.
Saturdays
5am-8pm. Flying L Guest Ranch. Family fun & entertainment featuring Duke Davis & Buckshot. Bar-B-Q chuck wagon dinner, wagon rides, roping lessons, and cowboy stage show.
July 3
7pm. Grand Old Opry style entertainment at the Silver Sage Corral Senior Activity Center, 803 Buck Creek Drive. Hosted by Gerry and Harriet Payne. Refreshments and Door Prizes.
March 17
Mansfield Park, 2886 Hwy 16 N. An explosion of action featuring a wild hog catch! Avid hunters would cringe at the thought of hand-to-hand with a Texas Wild Hog. That's right! Texas wild hogs are brought in for an action-packed day. Teams of two enter the ring, catch a hog (easier said than done!), put them in a burlap sack (much easier said than done!), and race to the finish line, Best team wins. Winners are awarded commemorative belt buckles. Thrills, Squeals & Spills! Fast-paced, action-packed day of fun and people vs. pig plays out right before your eyes.
March 29-April 1
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.
Fridays
2pm-5pm. Tour at 4pm. 231 San Saba Ct..
Saturdays
Solo jazz piano every Saturday evening at the Uptown Blanco Restaurant, 317 Main St., 6:30pm-9:30pm. Larry Natwick performs selections from the Great American Songbook. Repertoire includes compositions by Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Bill Evans, Thelonious Monk.
March 10
Uptown Blanco Courtyard, 317 Main. Make it dinner and a concert at the outstanding Uptown Blanco Restaurant adjacent. Fantasia La Traviata for Clarinet and Piano and Beethoven’s Trio for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano by prominent players from across the Western Hemisphere: Argentinean Ana Victoria Luperi, principal clarinetist of Fort Worth Symphony, Eduardo Rojas, one of the most promising members of the Colombian and Latin American pianistic movement, and Keira Fullerton, Ohio native and assistant principal cellist for FWS.
June 16; July 21; August 18; September 15; October 20; November 17; December 8
9am-4pm. Old Blanco County Courthouse Square, 310 Main St. 3rd Saturday of the month March through November with a special Christmas Market Day in Dec.
Saturdays
8:30am-12:30pm. Herff Farm, 33 Herff Rd. Texas-produced, high-quality organic or natural foods and products such as vegetables and fruits, herbs, organic and grass-fed meats, baked goods, jams and jellies, honey, eggs, freshly prepared sandwiches and hot food, coffee and tea in bulk and natural beauty products.
March 2-4
Fri, noon-5pm. Sat, 9am-5pm. Sun, 10am-4pm. Kendall County Fairgrounds dance hall, 7 Hwy 46 East. Thousands of books, DVDs, VHS Videos, music CDs and vintage record albums will be available at bargain prices.
June 1; July 6; August 3; September 7; October 5; November 2; December 7
7pm. Cascade Caverns, 226 Cascade Caverns Road. Every month Cascade Caverns hosts an extended nighttime tour using only flashlights in the Cave. The one-and-a-half-hour tour includes a Cascade Caverns LED flashlight and hot dogs (meat and veggie) beforehand.
March 3; March 10; March 17; March 24; March 31
Birds of Prey Demonstrations by Master Falconer John Karger & Last Chance Forever Bird of Prey Conservancy at the Boerne Visitors Center, 1407 South Main St. Shows: 11am, 1 pm, 3 pm.
March 3
Annual benefit cook-off, dance and auction to be held on the downtown Boerne main plaza. Proceeds benefit Miss Berges Fest Scholarship program. Along with the cook-off, there will be a silent auction, lots of kids' activities, entertainment, and great live tunes all day from the music stage.
March 3
9am-noon. Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Rd. Landowners and land managers can learn effective methods for managing Ashe juniper for range improvement, forest ecology and wildlife conservation during a Cedar Biology and Management Workshop. Participants will carpool to a ranch in western Comal County to see three demonstration areas cleared for different purposes and gain hands-on experience with tools and equipment.
March 4
7:30pm-9:30pm. Boerne Champion High School, 201 Charger Boulevard. Presented by Boerne Performing Arts. 17 countries, 400 cities, 4 million spectators worldwide, and now in Boerne, Texas. Athletic bodies and contemporary costumes meet explosive Taiko drumming and innovative choreography in a show that has critics waxing lyrical about TAO’s extraordinary precision, energy, and stamina. The stars of TAO live and train at a compound in the mountains of Japan, reaching the highest level of virtuosity only after years of intensive study. The performers each bring nontraditional flair to the group by drawing on their diverse backgrounds: one as a hard rock musician, another a gymnast, and yet another as a composer. They offer a young and vibrantly modern take on the traditional art form of Japanese Drums. An explosive experience.
March 8
7:30pm-9:30pm. Boerne Champion High School, 201 Charger Boulevard. Presented by Boerne Performing Arts. Celtic, Rock, Gypsy, Texas Swing, Ottawa Valley/Cape Breton, Jazz, Classical, Bluegrass. Everything you’d expect, and nothing like you’d imagined. Touring the globe since 2000, this “All Star Show” of the finest lineup of fiddle and violin virtuosos ever assembled on one stage, move seamlessly throughout genres of styles of music intermixed with incredible step and tap dancing, vocals, and back-up band. This avalanche of talent is a one of a kind musical and theatrical experience stringing together one show-stopping hit after another in a fast paced evening by the masters. eclectic and exhilarating.
February 10; March 9
2pm-4pm. Patrick Heath Public Library, 451 N. Main. Popcorn will be served and the movie will be shown on the big screen in the large meeting room in the library. Feb 10, Roman Holiday. Mar 9, The Quiet Man.
June 9-10; July 14-15; August 11-12; September 8-9; October 13-14; November 10-11; December 8-9
10am-5pm. Main Plaza. Market Days has become synonymous with great shopping in an outdoor setting with artists, craftsmen and vendors showing their creative talents and wares to the background music of some of Texas' best homegrown musicians. Jewelry, plants, collectibles, antiques, and more. Great food with a local flavor.
March 10
9am-1pm. Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Rd. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department urban biologist Judit Green will focus on using native and adapted plants in this comprehensive landscaping program. She will offer design, installation and maintenance tips, and ideas about specific plants to include. She will discuss challenges associated with Hill Country gardening, especially dealing with deer in the garden. Participants will go home with a list of drought-tolerant plants that are attractive to humans, butterflies and birds. Many of these plants will be available at the April 7 Mostly Native Plant Sale at the Kendall County Fairgrounds.
June 9; July 14; August 11; September 8; October 13; November 10; December 8
5pm-8pm. On Second Saturdays the galleries and "Other Walls" of Boerne host joint openings. Come out and enjoy a glass of wine and the latest offerings on the Boerne Art Scene. Park your car and take the free trolley to see the "Best Art East of Santa Fe."
February 14; March 13; April 10
6pm-8pm. Boerne Public Library, 451 N. Main St. Feb 14, Ryan Travis & Rachal Hubbard. Mar 13, TX LadyBugs. Apr 10, Zydeco Blanco.
February 18; March 17
9am-noon. Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Rd. John Kight, engineer, rainwater catchment and solar panel owner gives the latest technological information and the most practical advice. Learn about design and materials from someone who has done it himself! The Kight home relies solely on rainwater and uses no well or outside water source. Their system comfortably supplies delicious water for all household and landscape needs. Kight's grid tied solar energy system is tied to a battery backup and provides enough electricity for normal demand during fall, winter and spring. This system produces sufficient energy to power all of his appliances with the exception of the air conditioning system.
February 11; March 17
9am-noon. Texas Parks and Wildlife biologist and land-management specialist Rufus Stephens will explore the behavior and habitat preferences of numerous bird species and management techniques that attract more birds during Part 1 Feb. 11. Part 2, on feeders, food, water features and plants, is set for Mar. 17.
March 20, 2010; March 19, 2011; March 17
10am-1pm. Boerne’s Main Plaza. Live music, kids’ activities, Moon Bounce, arts & crafts, kid photo ID cards, treasure hunt, Easter Bunny, informative exhibitors, senior information, puppet show, ore. Visit 45 informational exhibitors. Sponsored by the Kendall County Child Service Board, hosted by AgriLife Extension Agency, Boerne Parks & Recreation, Boerne Public Library, Hill Country Family YMCA & Department of State Health Services.
March 27
6pm-8pm. Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Rd. Presenter: Keith Amelung. Gardening in the Texas Hill Country is tough. In addition to the common challenges of gardening, the drought and deer can be very difficult to contend with. This workshop will help you choose native and non-invasive plant species and explain how to establish them. It will also cover deer resistant garden practices, natural methods of pest control and garden maintenance that every Texas Hill Country gardener needs to know.
Saturdays
9am. A great place to buy home grown fruits and vegetables. Under the Austin Ave & Brady Ave overpass.
June 2; July 7; August 4; September 1; October 6; November 3; December 1
10am-4pm. 700 E. Adams St. Museum will present a special interpretive program at 11am. A tour of the caboose, plus the Lehnis Heart of Texas Model Railroad Club will be working on the new permanent model railroad layout and will be available for questions.
February 2; March 5; April 26; May 4
7:30pm-1pm. Victory Life Church, 901 C.C. Woodson Rd. Apr. 26, Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver. The music of John Denver comes to life through this ultimate tribute by Jim Curry and his band. May 4, Abilene Star Chorus Sweet Adelines. They have brought barbershop harmony to the West Texas area for more than 40 years. The 25 woman chorus entertains audiences through community events, church functions and their annual show.
Mondays
9:30am–10:30am. Buchanan Arts & Crafts Gallery, 17534 E. Hwy. 29.
Saturdays
9am-2pm. Alsace Tan & Salon, 503 US Highway 90 W. Featuring fresh locally grown vegetables and fruit both organic and farm grown. Don't miss the blackberries and blueberries!
June 9; July 14; August 11; September 8; October 13; November 10; December 8
9am-4pm. Houston Square, across from 610 Madrid St. Check out local craftsmen and their wares at the Market Trail Days held the second Saturday of each month during March through December. Vendors from the area set up in beautiful Houston Square across from St. Louis Catholic Church. Booths feature anything from arts and crafts, wood-working, plants, clothes and plenty of food and drinks.
March 10
4pm-7pm. Koenig Park. Enjoy a delicious all you can eat buffet of venison, catfish, shrimp boil, sausage, rabbit, chili, mountain oysters (calf fries), and BBQ wild hog. Plus a salad and fruit bar. Enjoy homemade wine courtesy of the Kempf brothers.
March 20
11am-1pm. American Legion Weiss-Wurzbach Post 460, 1305 Fiorella St. BBQ Brisket and all the trimmings. Dine in or take out. Proceeds to serve the community, including Veterans Day Ceremony, Memorial Day Ceremony, Oratorical Contest, Boy Scouts, Baseball, Boy's State and Girl's State.
March 25
Wommack Chevrolet. Benefits the American Cancer Society. Food, fun, music, and games.
March 24
10am-3pm. Camp CAMP, 515 Skyline Dr. A taste of CAMP. Enjoy CAMP Activities, great food, and live music. If you are thinking of sending your child to Camp CAMP this is a great time to tour and ask questions of the CAMP staff. Come and see our new aquatic center.
Saturdays
8am-noon (or sold out). 427 Main at Highway 27 and Broadway. CAFM is one of the oldest Farmers Market in Texas. A must do every Saturday morning.
March 31
9am-noon. Joshua Springs Park & Preserve, 716 FM 289. Benefits the Kendall County Women’s Shelter. JSPP features 400 acres of breathtaking hill country views. Participants can choose to enjoy the easy 1.4 mile loop through the park’s pastoral grounds or challenge themselves to complete the 3 mile course that includes a 200 foot vertical climb up to the top of the hill.
June 1; July 6; August 3; September 7; October 5; November 2; December 7
Frames & Things, 216 Cove Terrace. Held on the first Friday monthly. Different local artist featured at each event. Complimentary wine & cheese.
March 3
10am-5:30pm. Carved Stone, 5300 Bell Springs Rd. Sculpture and live music flow through the garden and all amid fine art and craft. Meander through the rural grounds, now the setting of beauty. Visit with and observe sculptors as they demonstrate their style and discipline. Sculpture and art are for sale, and you have the opportunity to deal directly with the artist.
Thursdays
4pm-7pm. Kinderall, W. Austin and N. Crockett. Live music, prepared foods at the Market Cafe and more.
March 2-17
Artisans at Rocky Hill, 234 W. Main St.. “Resinate” an art show featuring the colorfully creative side of Kurtis Karr. Premier showing of Kurtis’ latest art pieces. 15 to 20 of Kurtis’ latest pieces will be on display. Mar 3, 2pm-5pm, Kurtis will wrap, splash, sprinkle & “resinate” his canvases for viewers interested in his uniquely imaginative processes.
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June 1; July 6; August 3; September 7; October 5; November 2; December 7
A tradition in Fredericksburg, with galleries open until 8pm. Painting and fine craft demonstrations, casual art talks, opportunities to meet artists, special showings and entertainment. Experience the Fredericksburg art scene up close and personal while enjoying fine wines from local wineries and beyond all day long. Participating galleries are Artisans at Rocky Hill, Charles Beckendorf Gallery, Fredericksburg Art Gallery, The Good Art Co., Rodeo Studio Gallery, Uptown Market, Whistle Pik Galleries, Fredericksburg Art Guild and InSight Gallery.
June 9
11am-4pm. Join the Friends of Gillespie County Country Schools Trail for their open houses. Color coded maps of the trail are available at the Visitor Center at 302 E. Austin Street. May 12: Cherry Mountain, Crabapple. June 9: Meusebach Creek, Wrede Schools.
June 15-17; July 20-22; August 17-19; September 14-16; October 19-21; November 16-18; November 23-25
Fri-Sat, 9am-6pm. Sun, 9am-4pm. US 290 East. Shop with over 350 vendors and 6 barns in 1 location every third weekend of the month. Acres of antiques, collectables and much more. Peruse the displays, enjoy live music or a snack from the on-site Biergarten.
Fridays
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.
February 12; March 11
10:30am-12pm. Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Rd. In the tradition of a New Orleans-style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel music coupled with a mouth-watering buffet, catered by the Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar.
June 16-17; July 21-22; August 18-19; September 15-16; October 20-21; November 17-18; December 1-2
10am-5pm. All products sold are made by the vendors themselves. Gruene Market Days are held on the third full weekend of each month, February through November, and the first weekend of December.
February 10-March 3
Hill Country Arts Foundation-Point Theatre, 120 Point Theatre Rd. South. Performances are Fri-Sat, 7:30pm and one matinee Sun, Feb 12 at 2pm. Bud claims his sexual prowess is responsible for the success of the Rose Cottage Bed and Breakfast, the setting of the play. The Rose Cottage is run by Mrs. Stancliffe, a tightly wound woman who schedules her entire life down to the minute, leaving no time for a relationship. Her suitor and neighbor, the retired chemist Henry Mitchell, proposes every day. Mrs. Stancliffe continuously rebuffs his advances.
Saturdays, Sundays
Pecan Street Brewing, 106 E. Pecan Dr. Enjoy good food, hand-crafted beers, and live music on weekends. Entertainment and menu details online.
Thursdays
Silver K Cafe Starlight Room, 209 E. Main, 7pm-9 or 9:30pm, featuring Texas music, casual & light fare along with Texas wines & beer.
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
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.
March 3
12th annual. Benefits the Johnson City Library. First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 105 LBJ Dr. Serving starts at 5:30pm and Bingo at 6:45pm.
June 10; July 15; August 12; September 9; October 14; November 11; December 9
Noon-3pm. TASTE Wine+Art, 213 N. Nugent. 2nd Sundays.
June 15; July 20; August 17; September 14; October 19; November 16; December 14
6pm-9pm. Pecan Street Brewing, 106 E. Pecan Dr. Drivers of classic, collector, antique or hotrod cars or trucks who arrive by 7pm are eligible for door prizes. Come out and see the cars and explore the galleries, shops & restaurants in Johnson City.
March 24
Pedernales Falls State Park. Overnight workshop for families to learn to camp.
March 25
11am. 285 281 Loop Rd. Enjoy a traditional Mexican dinner including homemade cheese enchiladas, beef taco, tamale, rice, beans, tortilla, homemade salsa, dessert and iced tea.To go plates will be available.
March 31
Blanco County Fairgrounds. This Texas tradition is fun for the whole family. 2012 is the ninth consecutive year that this event has come to the banks of the Pedernales River in Johnson City. Cooking begins Friday evening. On Saturday vendors will offer treats and treasures from throughout the Hill Country, while the cooking continues. Activities include cow chip shuffle board and 42 domino tournaments. Come early to judge or just taste chili made by the best in Texas. Sponsored by CASI.
May 26; June 30; July 28; August 25; September 29; October 27; November 24; December 29
4pm-8pm. 213 N Nugent Ave. Wine, contemporary fine art, sculpture & photography. Artists reception featuring the newest pieces by many wonderful artists. A Smith Gallery Fine Art Photography and TASTE Wine+Art.
March 31
11am-10pm. Jones Brothers Park, 10301 Lakeside Drive. Join us on the shores of beautiful Lake Travis for a cajun cook-off that will feature talented teams preparing their best gumbos, jambalayas, etouffees and more. There will be live zydeco music and other activities for the whole family.
February 14; April 12; March 15
Buckhorn Lake Resorts, 2885 Goat Creek Rd. Concerts in the intimate "Red Barn" venue. Social, 5:30pm. Dinner, 6pm. Show, 7pm. Feb. 14, Thomas Michael Riley. Mar. 15, Moe Bandy. Apr. 12, Gary P. Nunn.
March 24
6:30pm. Lazy Days Canteen/Roddy Tree Ranch. Concert by singer/songwriter and Texas legend George Ensle. "Timeless perfection at every turn somewhere between the poignancy of Townes Van Sandt and the cavalier comfort of Willie Nelson." Lucky Boyd, My Texas Music.
May 26; June 23; July 28; August 25; September 22; October 27; November 24; December 15
9am-4pm (June through September, 9am-3pm). Fourth Saturday of every month, except in December when a special Christmas Market is held on the third Saturday. Kerr County Courthouse Square (700 Main Street). Join growers, artists, craftspeople, and food producers who operate a pet-friendly, child-friendly open air market on the grounds of the beautiful Kerr County Courthouse Square.
March 2-3
10am-5pm. Killeen Civic and Conference Center, 3601 South W.S. Young Dr. Join us to celebrate the fine arts in the free day-long Killeen Salutes the Arts Event, where you can enjoy the works of professional artists, authors and illustrators in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. This year you will also have the opportunity to watch some amazing sculptors at work as they compete in a two day contest. And don’t forget to take a stroll through the art on display from the talented students at KISD. A juried art show featuring professional artists who work in a variety of mediums. Book sales and signings with a host of celebrated children’s, teen and adult authors, book sales and signings with some of the most popular children’s book illustrators, and story times with children’s authors and illustrators.
January 10; February 14; March 13
Social, 5pm. Serving, 6pm. Kingsland Community Center, 3451 Rose Hill Drive. If your last name begins with _, bring: A-F, desserts; G-M, vegetables; N-S, salads; T-Z breads. January dinner will be sponsored by H.E.B. Raffle prizes and fun.
Saturdays
1pm-4pm. Farmer's Market. Michaelis Ranch, 3600 W FM 150. Come savor Local, Hill Country, and all-Texas foods!
March 3-4
21st annual Peleton Bike Race. Truly unique Lago Vista event and the entire public is invited. Food, drinks, face painting and "Bouncy House" for the kids.
June 8; July 13; August 10; September 7; October 12; November 9; December 7
5pm-7pm. Rolling Hills Community Church. 2nd Fridays.
March 17
1pm. Lago Vista Golf Club, 4616 Rimrock Dr. Proceeds go toward providing local student scholarships, sending disabled and diabetic children to summer camp at the Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville, and towards the Texas Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center and Eye Banks of Texas.
March 29-April 1
Mar. 29-31, 7pm. Apr. 1, 2pm. K-Oaks Clubhouse. Lago Vista Players. By Robert Harling.
Thursdays
7pm. The Badu House, 601 Bessemer Ave. Mike Blakely & WC Jameson. Featuring a special guest each week.
March 11
11am-1pm. St. James Lutheran Church, 1401 Ford St. Prepared, cooked, and hosted by our very own Llano Woman's Culture Club. Benefits the Llano County Scholarship Fund, clubhouse restoration, and other community projects.
May 26; June 23; July 28; August 25; September 22; October 27
5:30. Badu House, 601 Bessemer Ave. A monthly meeting of musical minds and toe-tapping fun for all. Listen and join in if you'd like. Put some rhythm in your weekends.
March 31
10am-5pm. Come visit art studios in Llano.
March 6, 2010; March 5, 2011; March 3
12pm-6pm. 412 Luckenbach Town Loop. Celebrate Texas Independence Day in Luckenbach. Official Texas Flag retirement ceremony with Texas Rangers. Solo performance by Brian Burns 12:30-2:30pm. Doug Moreland brings his Texas Fiddle with full band to the stage at 3pm-5pm. The Texas Star Trail Ride rides in around 4pm.
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
10am-5pm, Thursday through Saturday. 905 Third St. Group tours available by appointment.
Tuesdays
7pm. River City Grille, 700 1st St. Mike Blakely & Larry Nye co-host. Each week features a special guest.
June 1; July 6; August 3; September 7; October 5; November 2; December 7
8pm. Every first Friday at Uptown Marble Theater. Variety and music show featuring special guests. In the mold of Leno, Letterman, Parr and the great talk shows. Hosted by Eddie Marsh with Musical Director Donnie Price.
March 13, 2010; May 8, 2010; March 12, 2011; May 14, 2011; March 10
9am-4pm. Over 100 vendors with a variety of items on Main Street.
March 17
10am. Reveille Peak Ranch, 105 County Road 114. The UltiFIT Challenge Series is a multi-sport event designed to challenge strength and endurance. If you’re a Crossfitter, body pumper, boot camper, runner, cyclist, triathlete, or something in the middle, this is for you! The race includes: 10-minute AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible in 10 minutes) of: 5 burpees, 10 box jumps, 10 push ups (hand release), 15 squats, plus 5K trail run for runners or 10-12K mountain bike course, then 100 kettle bell swings to finish. Time stops when you cross the finish line! Stick around to grab a catered meal, a shower, a beer if you’re over 21--all right here at the Ranch. Bring your camping gear and stick around for the night.
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
6pm-9pm. Reopens upon the return of the bats.
March 17
Odeon Preservation Association’s Artist Series. Odeon Theater, 122 S Moody St. Texas Women in Jazz great... "Simply one of the most exciting jazz singers." --USATODAY.
March 24-25
17740 St Hwy 16 North. Arts & crafts fair open and free to the public. Food and entertainment.
Saturdays
Open every Saturday, rain or shine, 9am to 1pm. 148 S. Castell Ave. 50 plus vendors featuring locally grown fresh produce, cheeses, meats, jams and jellies, flowers, art and much, much more! Enjoy live music and onsite chef demonstrations. “Yoga at the Market” – Every Saturday, free yoga classes on-site. 9am for the experienced student, 10am for first timers and beginners. Bring a mat, water bottle and towel.
June 2; July 7; August 4; September 1; October 6; November 3; December 1
3pm-4:30pm. 602 Creek #103 (at Walnut). Kids 6-11 years old to gather and learn basic decorating skills on cake, cupcakes, cookies and other sweet treats with themes corresponding to the next holiday or season!
March 3
7:30pm-9:30pm. 290 W. San Antonio. In an era when so much pop music is the product of digital processing and vocal protooling, Straight No Chaser is the real deal. The captivating sound of ten unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense... and with a sense of humor. They are reinventing the idea of a cappella on the modern pop landscape.
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June 6
6-8pm. 6700 N. IH 35. Monthly event will introduce you to local artists who will show and sell their artwork. Each month features different kinds of art including paintings, sculptures, jewelry and photography just to name a few. Kids activity area and painting classes for adults.
February 24; February 25; March 23; March 24; April 27; April 28; May 18; May 19
7pm-8:30pm. Landa Park Boathouse, 110 Golf Course Rd. Couples can cruise or anchor their paddleboats for a special evening under moonlit skies on Landa Lake. Refreshments will be provided.
March 24-25
3pm-9pm. Sabinal City Park. Wild hog catching, chuck wagon demonstration, arts & crafts, games, rides, food, cook-off, dancing, live music.
January 13-March 2
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.
March 31
10am-4pm. San Marcos Conference Center, 1001 E. McCarty Ln. Vendors demonstrate green products and present exhibits that are geared towards promoting a cleaner, more sustainable environment.
March 31
Plus Yates Construction Kids' 1K. 8am. Crockett Elementary, 1300 Girard St. Raise money to help fight our community's increase in obesity and diabetes in the name of Dawn Breihan Hopp. Walk or run, no one cares! Moderately challenging course runs through the San Marcos Cemetery as well as the rolling hills around Crockett Elementary.
June 2; July 7; August 4; September 1; October 6; November 3; December 1
8am-2pm. San Saba Civic Center, 104 South Water St. Sponsored by the City of San Saba. First Saturday of each month. Vendors from across central Texas provide a shopping experience filled with antiques and collectibles, furniture, home decor, arts and crafts, jewelry, tools, produce, and much more. Make plans to visit historic San Saba.
March 23
7pm. Spicewood Vineyards, 1419 County Road 409. Four talented, clever, funny musicians from the Hotcakes and Trout Fishing In America Band reunite! Hosted by Spicewood Arts Society.
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
5pm-8:30pm. VFW Post 8800, 7755 FM 2673. Wed. Fiesta Night. Drinks, karaoke, shuffleboard. Bingo every Thur. Kitchen opens at 6pm, cards go on sale at 6:30pm. Burger night every Fri. Smoke-free.
March 24
9am-5pm. LBJ National Historical Park, Stonewall. One of the premier rides in the gorgeous Hill Country of Texas! As President Johnson often told visitors to his beloved Hill Country ranch, "All the World is Welcome Here!" We want riders in the 4th Annual LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour to feel the same warm welcome and sense of Presidential history as those who came before them. 10 (family), 30, 42, and 62 mile rides available plus an 85-mile ride and, as in the previous years, Luci Baines Johnson will lead a tour of the historical landmarks on the ranch. The rides will start on the LBJ Ranch air strip, in quick succession beginning at 9am and the tour of the ranch will start at 2:30pm. The registration fee includes supported rides with maps, rest stops with drinks, snacks and facilities, SAG support, and a post-ride hot lunch.
February 24-25; March 2-3
First United Methodist Church, 301 North High St. The Sahawe Indian Dancers are members of Boy Scout Troop and Venture Crew 181 in Uvalde. The Ceremonials feature dances of the Southwest Pueblos in a 2 hour program. Dances from the Taos, Hopi, Santa Clara and San Juan Pueblos are presented. The elaborate costumes, songs, dances, history and folklore are enjoyed by audiences of all ages. They will perform 3 times each weekend, and it is a show to watch that is sure to be enjoyed by all ages.
May 26-27; June 23-24; July 28-29; August 25-26; September 22-23; October 27-28; November 24-25; December 8-9
9am-5pm. Memorial Park, 337 E Main St. 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.
Saturdays
Old Oaks Ranch, 601 Old Oaks Ranch Rd. Every Saturday at 11am and 1pm, the ranch will be offering ranch tours to see the alpacas, sculptures, and fibers.
Saturdays
Wimberley Valley Watershed Association offers tours every Saturday at 10am (except holidays). 221 Woodacre Drive.
Wednesdays
3pm-6pm. A year-round, producer-only farmers' market located in the thrift store parking lot, 14050 Ranch Road 12. Open every Wednesday, rain or shine.
June 2; July 7; August 4; September 1; October 6; November 3; December 1
7pm-4pm. 601 FM 2325. First Saturday of the month from March through December. The oldest outdoor market in the Texas Hill Country and the second-largest in the state. We feature over 475 booths of everything you can't live without. Come stroll our tree-shaded paths, listen to live music and shop to your heart's content.
June 2; July 7; August 4; September 1; October 6; November 3; December 1
Cypress Creek Reserve, 1400 Jacobs Well Rd. Every Market Day Saturday. Tour times are 1pm, 3pm, 5pm. All other days by appointment.
March 9
8pm. Katherine Anne Porter School, 515 FM 2325. Presented by The Rep Theatre. Warning: This show contains skimpy costumes, tacky language, bad perms, road kill and spray cheese.
March 24
Wimberley EMS invites the community to a fun-filled day of adventure and education for the whole family. Get disaster preparedness information, ideas and supplies. Event will take place at 220 Twilight Trail, across from Miss Mae’s BBQ on FM 2325.
March 24
9am-3pm. Wimberley Community Center, 14068 Ranch Road 12. Hosted by The Mayor's Fitness Council. "Just for the Health of It." Wide-range of exhibitors and speakers.
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Events and more.
 Wimberley Glassworks celebrates 20 years, Blanco Lavender Festival slated for June, Green Expo comes to the heart of Texas, Texas Masters of Fine Art and Craft to exhibit in Kerrville, Bluegrass, Bluebell Festival to be double the fun, Johnson City, Kerrville will be the focus of art and culture aficionados on Memorial Day weekend.
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