Bandera — 1pm-4pm. Bandera County Courthouse, 500 Main Street, Western display and strolling musicians. Sponsored by the Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project. Free. banderacowboycapital.com

Blanco — Solo jazz piano every Saturday evening at the Uptown Blanco Restaurant, 317 Main St., from 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. 830-833-1579. uptownblanco.com

Blanco — Uptown Blanco Courtyard, 317 Main. Make it dinner and a concert at the outstanding Uptown Blanco Restaurant adjacent. An Austin based “classical band”, strives to cultivate both an understanding of classical music and an appreciation for its place in modern society as a relevant, living art form. Pianist Carla McElhaney and cellist Joel Becktell bring their many collective years of orchestral, solo, and chamber music experience to present an exceptional classical music experience that is devoid of all pretension, and yet exhibits the highest artistic caliber. Their program includes works by Popper, de Falla, Piazzolla, and Rachmaninoff. Call for ticket info or go online. 830-833-4762. blancoperformingarts.com

Boerne — 9am-noon. Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Rd. Author, horticulturist and garden designer Joan Calder will lead this exploration of the plants and design elements that make a garden attractive to butterflies. Topics will include analyzing what you have, elements of good design, plants that attract butterflies and how to create a lovely garden space for enjoying your time with butterflies. $25, $20 for CNC members. Call or go to website to register. 830-249-4616. cibolo.org

Brownwood — 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. 325-643-6376.

Castroville — 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! 830-538-9141.

Comfort — 9am-1pm (or sold out). 7th & High Streets Seasonal produce. Fresh whole grain breads and baked goods, award-winning local honey, jams and sauces, herbal preparations and much more! Bring your knives, scissors and clippers to have them sharpened by a master knife sharpener on site. 830-995-3131. comfortchamberofcommerce.com

Fredericksburg — 10am-4pm. Fredericksburg Art Guild, 308 E. Austin St. A variety of yummy art to feast your eyes on, created by youth in the community. Closed Tuesdays. 830-997-4949. fredericksburgartguild.org

Fredericksburg — 8pm. Turner Club, 103 W. Travis St. Dance the night away. Non-members $10. 830-997-2509.

Fredericksburg — 10am-noon. Pioneer Museum, 325 W. Main St. Learn more about the needle arts of days gone by including knitting, crochet, quilting and embroidery. Enjoy demonstrations and even participate - all skill levels are welcome! Free with museum admission. 830-990-8441. pioneermuseum.net

Gruene — 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

Johnson City — Silver K Cafe Starlight Room, 209 E. Main, 7pm-9 or 9:30pm, featuring Texas music, casual & light fare along with Texas wines & beer. No cover charge. 830-868-2911. silverkcafe.com

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

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

New Braunfels — 7pm-9:30pm. Wursthalle, 178 Landa Park Dr. Experience a magical evening for Dads and Daughters that will be remembered for a lifetime. Event tickets include admission to themed ballroom, dancing, refreshments and keepsakes for the daughters and a memorable photograph. Early registration $38, late registration $45, extra daughter $15. 830-221-4350. nbtexas.org/parks

Salado — Fri, 7:30pm. Sat, 2pm. Salado Silver Spur Theater, 108 Royal St. A comedy drama written, directed and produced by Dr. Ramon Carver, now of Austin, premieres. This original ghost story-cum-play, staged by the Living Room Theatre of Salado, involves ghosts who haunt a small Texas village coffee shop where they observe live persons witnessing an accidental murder. The play has adult themes and language. Parental discretion is advised. Wine, beer, cider and expanded food choices are available through The Spuradical Social Club in the lobby. $25. 254-947-3456. saladosilverspurtheater.com

San Marcos — 1pm-4pm. Texas Preparatory School, 400 Uhland Rd. Hosted by The Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Texas. One of the our largest outreach events, and we would love for the children of Kyle to participate in the festivities. Madden 12 Tournament, Talent Show and Chili Cook Off; cash prizes will be awarded for each contest. Participants can enter at . bgcsct.org

Startzville — 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.

Wimberley — 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.

Wimberley — Fri. & Sat., 8pm. Sun., 2:30pm. Wimberley Playhouse, 450 Old Kyle Rd. By Marc Camoletti, adapted from the French by Beverly Cross. Mistresses... maids... wives... friends... too many affairs, frantic complications, plots, counter plots and bedrooms exchanged with ever increasing confusion all tossed together in a delightful birthday bash that will chase away any chance of wintertime blues. $20 Opening Night; $18 Regular Performances; $16 Group Rate for 10 of more; $10 Student Rush at the door w/ Student ID (does not apply to opening night). 512-847-0575. wimberleyplayers.org