TO DO LIST
April & May events
COMPILED BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN AND SIERRA MARTIN
LIVE MUSIC THE PHOENIX SALOON 193 W. San Antonio St, New Braunfels 830-643-1400 www. thephoenixsaloon.com APRIL 21 Soul Sessions featuring Robert Carter, 8:30 p.m. 22 Jorge Gallegos, 8:30 p.m. 28 Jesse Stratton Band, 8:30 p.m. 29 Cadillac Drive, 8:30 p.m. REDBIRD LISTENING ROOM 1260 S. Business I-35, New Braunfels 830-606-7886 www.redbirdlisteningroom.com APRIL
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THRU THE CHUTE BOAT RACE AND RIVER EXPO 100 LIEBSCHER DRIVE
MAY 6
WEIN & SAENGERFEST 500 MAIN PLAZA
Thru the Chute Boat Race and River Expo, a cardboard boat race, will take place at the New Braunfels City Tube Chute. Participants launch their handmade boats through the chute and have the opportunity to win di erent novice and expert awards. Registration, forms and payment must be taken to the Parks O ce at 110 Golf Course Road prior to the event. 8:30 a.m. (check in), 10 a.m. ( rst launch). Free (spectators), $30 (per boat). 100 Liebscher Drive, New Braunfels. 830-221-4350. www.newbraunfels.gov
The New Braunfels Wein & Saengerfest, a wine and singing festival, features live music, family-friendly activities, shopping, food, wine, craft beer, educational seminars and more. Festivalgoers can purchase souvenir glasses. Proceeds from ticket sales bene t the New Braunfels Downtown Association and the New Braunfels Parks Foundation for Downtown beauti cation and enhancement projects. Noon- 10 p.m. Free. 500 Main Plaza, New Braunfels. 830-221-4277. www.newbraunfels.gov
21 Jason Eady, 7:30 p.m. 22 Halley Anna Finlay with 28 Butch Morgan, 7:30 p.m. 29 Joel Hofmann, 7:30 p.m. MAY 05 Darden Smith, 7:30 p.m. 06 Kinky Friedman, 7:30 p.m. RILEY’S TAVERN 8894 FM 1102, New Braunfels 512-392-3132 www.rileystavern.com APRIL 21 The Homebodies, 7 p.m. 22 Tine Jackson Band, 9 p.m. 28 Four Fridays with Prairie Rattlers, 8 p.m. 29 Rosie Flores, 8 p.m.
Sam Downing opening, 7:30 p.m.
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Antonio Street between South Walnut Avenue and South Grape Avenue. The area closes to vehicle tra c to allow residents to bike, walk, play and exercise safely. Several activity stations will be set up along with live music. The family- friendly community event is hosted by the city of New Braunfels. 1-4 p.m. Free. 830-221-4277. www.newbraunfels.gov MAY 12 THROUGH 13 SEE A BALLET The American Dance Company will host “Sleeping Beauty” at the Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre. The fairy tale classic features guest artists from Oklahoma, across Texas and a youth cast of 50 students from Central Texas. The performance is choreographed by CC Cummings. 7 p.m. (May 12), 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. (May 13). $30-$60. 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels. 830-627-0808. www.brauntex.org 13 SUPPORT SURVIVORS The Pink Warrior Advocate’s annual gala has a Roaring ’20s speakeasy theme of “The Secrets of Survivors.” The nonpro t provides direct support for those diagnosed with breast cancer. 6-10 p.m. Prices vary. New Braunfels Civic Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels. 830-308-8855. www.pinkwarrioradvocates.org 20 THROUGH 21 HUNT FOR OUTDOOR SUPPLIES The NB Sports & Outdoorsmen Show will bring wildlife and sports activity vendors together. Visitors will be able to nd equipment for camping, hunting, boating, power sports, shing and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (May 21), 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (May 22). $5 per day (children), $10 per day (adults). New Braunfels Civic/ Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels. 830-488-7814. www.hillcountryconferences.com
guitarist George Harrison, organized the Liverpool Legends, who were nominated for a Grammy Award in 2012. 7:30 p.m. $43-$73. Brauntex Theatre, 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels. 830-627-0808. www.brauntex.org 22 TOUR HISTORIC HOMES The New Braunfels Conservation Society will host its Historic Home Tour this April. Those attending have the opportunity to tour seven structures built in the 1800s. Visitors will be allowed inside the homes, where a docent will guide them through the home’s unique history. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $20. The tour begins at the Lindheimer House at 491 Comal Ave. 830-832-9699. www.newbraunfelsconservation.org 25 THROUGH 27 SHOP FOR SPRING Shop for handmade crafts, home decor, jewelry, accessories, children’s gifts, clothes and more at the New Braunfels’ Spring Market, held at the New Braunfels Convention Center. 4-8 p.m. (April 25), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (April 26), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (April 27). Free (parking, children under age 12); $5 (admission). 375 Castell Ave., New Braunfels. www.homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com 29 THROUGH 30 CALLING ALL KIDS Join in on the fun at New Braunfels 11th annual Kidsfest. The event features dozens of activity stations and over a hundred exhibitors. A magician, dancers, animal education, bounce houses and more are part of the entertainment. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (April 29), 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (April 30). Free (age 3 and under); $5 (ages 3-17) $7 (military, seniors); $10 (adults). 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels. 830-488-7814. www.hillcountryconferences.com 30 SAFELY PLAY OUTDOORS The annual CycloViva! open streets event will be held on West San
ENJOY A MUSICAL New Braunfels Performing Arts presents “13 the Musical,” a coming-of-age story about a boy trying to t into the social hierarchy of his new middle school. The musical is rated PG with adolescent themes and humor. Showtimes vary. $18. NBPA Studio, 131 Gattuso Road, New Braunfels. 830-609-7768. www.nbperformingarts.com 21 THROUGH 23 SWAP YOUR CAR PARTS The 31st annual New Braunfels Area Car Club Swap Meet will take place at the Comal County Fair Grounds and features a car show and around 1,000 vendors selling car parts and collectible items. The swap meet also features a car corral that showcases cars for sale. Gates open at 8 a.m. Free (admission), $5 (car parking) $10 (truck parking with trailers). Comal County Fair Grounds, 701 E. Common St., New Braunfels. 830-708-1372. www.newbraunfelsareacarclub.com 22 RUN FOR BEER Participating runners follow a 5K course winding through historic downtown New Braunfels, which starts and ends at the New Braunfels Brewing Co. Craft brew from the New Braunfels Brewing Co. and collectors pint glasses or seasonal swag from the Brewery Running Series await runners at the nish line. The Brewery Running Series is hosting the event. Participants can enter to win door prizes and enjoy live music, games and giveaways. 11 a.m. $30-$46. New Braunfels Brewing Co., 180 W. Mill St., Ste. 100, New Braunfels. www.breweryrunningseries.com 22 SING TO THE BEATLES Fans of The Beatles can watch a tribute band of the popular group called Liverpool Legends. Louise Harrison, sister of The Beatles lead
Fiesta San Antonio begins April 20.
WORTH THE TRIP April 20-30: Fiesta San Antonio , the local annual springtime celebration, o ers more than 100 events citywide featuring food and entertainment, including parades, festivals and formal galas. Proceeds from each event bene t participating Fiesta Commission member organizations and numerous local community nonpro ts and causes. Event times, admission prices and locations vary. www. estasanantonio.org
Find more or submit New Braunfels events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.
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