About Our Calendar
Every month we scour the region looking for a collection of “must-do” activities to share with our readers.
Below you’ll find our curated, budget-savvy collection of upcoming events and an assortment of helpful links that will help you deep dive into our major visual and performing arts scenes. Note, too, that as the month goes along we will share more events in our private Facebook group.
Remember: Wise wildflowers always double-check location, date, time, and ticket information before traveling, especially over long distances or during inclement weather.
From Our Sponsor
Johnson City’s Science Mill graciously provided underwriting support for this month.
As it happens, they’re also hosting several upcoming events for families in the coming weeks, including Dr. Kold (Aug. 4), The Surprising Story of Sea Stars’ Stick Feet (Aug. 18), and a Labor Day Scavenger Hunt (Sept. 1).
Festivals & Special Events
Editor’s Picks
Aug. 3 -5: Lonestar Gourd Festival (New Braunfels)
Aug. 4: Texas Ranger Day (Fredericksburg)
Aug. 15 – 18: Blanco County Fair & Rodeo (Johnson City)
Aug. 27: LBJ’s 110th Birthday Celebration (Stonewall)
Aug. 31: Oatmeal Festival (Bertram)
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Looking for more options? We suggest HillCountryPortal.com.
Visual Arts
Editor’s Picks
Looking around the area, we’re partial to a juried Johnson City show we highlighted in our August newsletter. With art work selected by Ginger Geyer, The Breast Show also serves as a fundraiser for nursing advocacy organizations. It’s been awhile since we buzzed by the Blanton in Austin, but we’re hoping to catch Vincent Valdez’s compelling contemporary piece The City. A new addition to the museum’s permanent collection, it will remain on display until October 18. Finally, should we be lucky enough to be in Boerne on a cool morning, a little public art viewing is called for, we think.
Explore More
We suggest you also look at Glasstire.com’s listings:
Performing Arts
Editor’s Picks
For August, we’re ready to get gussied up to see Lyle Lovett in San Antonio, Lorrie Morgan in Kerrville, Real Women Have Curves in Austin, and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown in Fredericksburg. We’ve also got our eye on The Bellamy Brothers in San Saba in early September.
Explore More
For a more comprehensive list of live entertainment options emphasizing smaller communities in the region, see HillCountryPortal.com. (For larger cities, see below.)
Dive Deeper
Looking to craft your own custom events calendar centered on where you live or where you’d like to visit?
The following resources will help–as will our Free Cultural Events page. (That’s where you’ll find information on free museum admission dates and community art walks.)
Major Art Museums
Austin
San Antonio
For a list of our favorite smaller museums see our 2018 story.
Performing Arts Spaces
Dance Halls of Note
- Albert Dance Hall
- Anhalt Hall (Spring Branch)
- Floore’s Country Store (Helotes)
- Gruene Hall
- Kendalia Halle
- Luckenbach
