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Krause’s Cafe

148 S. Castell, New Braunfels, TX 78130

Weekend Lineup
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Friday, May 2

READING, PA: Maifest at Reading Liederkranz (143 Spook Lane), music by Alex Meixner 6-10 p.m.

HOUSTON: Randy Adams of Auf Geht’s at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.

TULSA, OK: GermanFest at the German American Society of Tulsa (1429 Terrace Dr.), music by The Happy Players at 11 a.m.

BRENHAM: Brenham Maifest at Fireman’s Park (901 N Park St.), festival and carnival opens at 5 p.m. Music by The Czechaholics 5:30-8:30 p.m., The Brown Sugar Band 8:30-11:30 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: X Factory at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, May 3

LA GRANGE: Family Crisis Center Annual Fundraiser at La Grange KC Hall (190 S Brown St), music by The Original Remnants starting at 7 p.m.

SEALY: Sealy Lions Dance Club presents Heartland Texas at the Sealy American Legion Hall (1630 Meyer St.), 7:30-11 p.m.

ROCKAWAY, NJ: Maifest at Germania Park (56 Conger St.), music by Alex Meixner 5-9 p.m.

TULSA, OK: GermanFest at the German American Society of Tulsa (1429 Terrace Dr.), music by The Happy Players at 9 p.m.

PEARLAND: Tony Booth Day at Billy’s Dance Hall (4070 Wells Dr.), music by Tony Booth, Dottsy, Darrell McCall, Mona McCall, and many more. 7:30 p.m.-midnight. Tickets $35. Call Lynn & Charlotte Brown at (713) 252-9773 or (713) 806-5791.

BRENHAM: Brenham Maifest at Fireman’s Park (901 N Park St.), prade through downtown at 10:30 a.m. Festival and carnival opens at 11 a.m. Music by The Oompahs 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Das Ist Lustig 2-5 p.m., Isaak Klaus and the Lederhosen Junkies 5-8 p.m., David Reynolds Band 9 p.m.-midnight.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Bucksnort Boogie Boys at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Elysha LeMaster 3:30-5 p.m., Rich Lockhart 6-9 p.m.

CARMINE: Bud Bierhaus at Busted Oaks Cellar (6195 Round Top Rd.), 4-7 p.m.

AUSTIN: Maifest at Austin Saengerrunde (1607 San Jacinto Blvd.), 6-10 p.m. Dinner, drinks, bowling and live music by Czech Melody Masters.

MORAVIA: Moravia Fest at Moravia Store (11501 FM 957), tractor show starts at 10 a.m. Tractor ride at 3 p.m. Music by The Fender Benders 8 p.m. to midnight.

Sunday, May 4

SWEET HOME: Cactus Country with Fiddle Champion Regina Matthews at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.

POTTSTOWN, PA: Sly Fox Bock Fest and Goat Race at Sly Fox Brewing (331 Circle of Progress Dr.), music by Alex Meixner 3:30-6 p.m.

WEST: Cinco de Mayo Polka Dance at the West KC Hall (2547 Jerry Mashek Dr.), music by The Red Ravens and Czech and Then Some 1-6 p.m. Mexican food served starting at 11:30 p.m. Meal is $15 and dance is $12.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Harfmann Duo at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Phil Luna 3-6 p.m.

CARMINE: Danielle Reich at Busted Oaks Cellar (6195 Round Top Rd.), 2-5 p.m.

WEST: Cinco de Mayo Dance at West KC Hall (2547 Jerry Mashek Dr.), music by The Red Ravens and Czech & Then Some 1-6 p.m. Mexican food lunch served at 11 a.m. Dance tickets $10 and meal tickets $12.

LA GRANGE: Hostyn Mayfest at Queen of the Holy Rosary Church (936 FM 2436, La Grange, TX 78945). Barbecue pork and sausage dinner with all the trimmings served 11 a.m.-1 p.m., drive-through 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Plates $15. Hamburgers available after 3 p.m. Auction at 1 p.m. Bingo 1:30-5:30 p.m. Games, country store, drawings, silent auction, plant wheel, cake wheel and more. Music throughout the day by Texas Sound Check and Czechaholics.

TEMPLE: The Majek’s Polka Band at Tom Sefcik Dancehall (800 Seaton Rd.), 3-7 p.m. $10 cover.

Wednesday, May 7

NEW BRAUNFELS: Off The Grid at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.

Friday, May 9

FRANKFORT, IL: Maifest at the German American Heritage Center (25249 S. Center Rd.), music by Ed Wagner’s Brass Band 5:30-7:00 p.m. and The Alex Meixner Band 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tickets $21 advance or $25 at the door.

WEIMAR: Gedenke! German Festival in Downtown Weimar. Music by Samy Jo Band at 5:30 p.m. and The Original Remnants at 8:30 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: The Merles at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.

CARMINE: Tonya & Catherine at Busted Oaks Cellar (6195 Round Top Rd.), 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, May 10

WALLIS: “Let’s Dance” Dance Club (formerly Happy Cousins Dance Club) presents Liberty Hill at the Wallis American Legion Hall (330 Legion Rd.), 7:30-11 p.m. For more information please call Donna Cooley (832) 221-2678.

WISCONSIN DELLS, WI: Wisconsin Dells Polka Fest at Chula Vista Resort (2501 River Rd.), music by multiple bands throughout the day including Alex Meixner and Squeezebox with Mollie B and Ted Lange. Visit www.dellspolkafest.com for more information.

WEIMAR: Gedenke! German Festival in Downtown Weimar. Music by Shiner Hobo Band at 1 p.m., Dylan Jakobs in the gazebo at 3 p.m. Max Rios & The Waysiders at 5 p.m. and The Emotions at 8 p.m.

HOUSTON: The Original Remnants at SPJST Lodge 88 (1435 Beall St.), 8-11 p.m. Tickets $20 at the door or $25 online at Lodge88.org. Bottle fee $4.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Monte Good at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Rockcastle 6-9 p.m.

CARMINE: Josh Tiemann at Busted Oaks Cellar (6195 Round Top Rd.), 4-7 p.m.

SHINER: M&M Playboys at the Spetzel Brewery (603 E Brewery St.), noon-3 p.m.

Sunday, May 11

SWEET HOME: Nathan Colt Young at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.

WISCONSIN DELLS, WI: Wisconsin Dells Polka Fest at Chula Vista Resort (2501 River Rd.), music by multiple bands throughout the day including Squeezebox with Mollie B and Ted Lange. Visit www.dellspolkafest.com for more information.

CARMINE: Tonya at Busted Oaks Cellar (6195 Round Top Rd.), 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Mitch Marcoulier 2-5 p.m.

Wednesday, May 14

NEW BRAUNFELS: Lederhosen Junkies at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.

Thursday, May 15

BRENHAM: Friends of Bluebonnet Opry presents a Polka Show feat. Kenneth Kristynik and Tim & Alicia Kulhanek at Silverwings Ballroom (4100 Hwy. 105). Doors and grill opens at 5:30 pm. Show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets $10. For more information go to www.friendsofbluebonnetopry.com.

Friday, May 16

NEEDVILLE: Friday Night Community Dance at the Needville SPJST Hall (13609 Violet St.), muic by South Texas’ Finest, 7-10 p.m. $10 cover. Bring your favorite snacks for the community food table. BYOB.

FAYETTEVILLE: Fayetteville/Ellinger Knights of Columbus Shrimp Boil at the St. John Catholic Church Pavilion (205 E Bell St.), music by Airplane Band (Mason Dykowski, Alvin Minarcik, Franklin Hruska, Josh Gertson and Gilbert Gaertner). Advance tickets $40, call (979) 249-6003.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Gus Miller at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, May 17

SPRING BRANCH: Billy Mata at Anhalt Hall (2390 Anhalt Rd.), music 7-11 p.m. Admission $20.

CALDWELL: Summer Break Kickoff in Frenstat at Holy Rosary Church Hall (8610 FM 2774). Doors open at 3 p.m. Polka mass at 4 p.m. Battle Dance with The Czechaholics and Dujka Brothers 5-10 p.m. BBQ sandwiches served all day. Bring your own coolers.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Elysha LaMaster at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Yesenia & The Groove Doctors 6-9 p.m.

CARMINE: Greg Avera at Busted Oaks Cellar (6195 Round Top Rd.), 3-6 p.m.

AUSTIN: Texas Folklife presents the Big Squeeze Finals at the Bob Bullock Museum (1800 Congress Ave.), 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.. Watch the top eight accordionists in the state compete for honors. Featuring Emiliano Soto, Christian Zapata, Robert Martinez, Gilberto Treviño, Javier Rangel, Hector Contreras, Abby Rodriguez and Rafael Eden Alfaro.

Sunday, May 18

SWEET HOME: Blue Denim at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.

SPRING BRANCH: Maifest 2025 at Anhalt Hall (2390 Anhalt Rd.), music by The Seven Dutchmen.

TEMPLE: Jerry Haisler & Melody 5 at Seaton’s Sefcik Hall (800 Seaton Rd.), 6-9 p.m.

SCHULENBURG: Swiss Alp Dance Club presents The Fabulous Six at Schulenburg KC Hall (405 South St.), 2-5:30 p.m. Guest admission $10.

SPRING BRANCH: Maifest at Anhalt Hall (2390 Anhalt Rd.), noon-5 p.m. Celebrating 150 years. Free admission. Oompah German Music feat. The Seven Dutchmen. German food, dancers, and more. Dirndls and Lederhosen optional.

LA GRANGE: Slavnost at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (250 W Fair Grounds Rd.). Recognition ceremony at 10:30 a.m. with live music to follow by Donnie Wavra and Friends Orchestra. Fried chicken dinner served at 11:30 a.m. Special performance by the Czech band Stříbrňanka from southern Moravia 1-2:30 p.m. May pole dance at 2:30 p.m. Activities and demonstrations throughout the day.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Nyles Duo at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Cactus Country 3-6 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: X Factory at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.

CARMINE: Erik Flores at Busted Oaks Cellar (6195 Round Top Rd.), 2-5 p.m.

Wednesday, May 21

NEW BRAUNFELS: Pivo & Polka at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.

HOUSTON: Beer and Moravian Brass at the Czech Center Museum Houston (4920 San Jacinto St.) with music by the Czech Brass Band Stříbrňanka, doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 7:30 p.m. Presale tickets $25 or $30 at the door. Visit https://www.czechcenter.org/calendar/2025/2/11/stribrnanka-dechova-hudba-z-moravy for more information.

Friday, May 23

ELLINGER: Ellinger Tomato Festival at the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Hall (104 W Colorado Sky St.), music by Airplane Band (Mason Dykowski, Alvin Minarcik, Franklin Hruska, Josh Gertson and Gilbert Gaertner) from 8-11 p.m. Free admission.

ENNIS: National Polka Festival in Ennis Texas. Live music by 14 bands including Brave Combo. King and queen polka dance. Polkafest run. Parade, czech food, vendors, kolache eating contest, beer stein holding contest and more. Visit nationalpolkafestival.com for the full lineup and more information.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Tausha Jackson at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.

CARMINE: Fred Lowery at Busted Oaks Cellar (6195 Round Top Rd.), 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, May 24

ENNIS: National Polka Festival in Ennis Texas. Live music by 14 bands including Brave Combo. King and queen polka dance. Polkafest run. Parade, czech food, vendors, kolache eating contest, beer stein holding contest and more. Visit nationalpolkafestival.com for the full lineup and more information.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Tony Taylor at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., The Court Jesters 6-9 p.m.

CARMINE: Trey Yenger at Busted Oaks Cellar (6195 Round Top Rd.), 4-7 p.m.

Sunday, May 25

SWEET HOME: Shiner’s Second Wind at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.

ENNIS: National Polka Festival in Ennis Texas. Live music by 14 bands including Brave Combo. King and queen polka dance. Polkafest run. Parade, czech food, vendors, kolache eating contest, beer stein holding contest and more. Visit nationalpolkafestival.com for the full lineup and more information.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Ryan Waguespack at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Bret Mullins 3-6 p.m.

CARMINE: Roy Sanders at Busted Oaks Cellar (6195 Round Top Rd.), 2-5 p.m.

HALLETSVILLE: Sacred Heart Parish in Hallettsville Spring Picnic at Hallettsville KC Hall (321 US-77, Hallettsville, TX 77964). Fried chicken and stew dinner served 10:15 a.m.-1 p.m. inside the hall, drive-through 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dinner tickets $13. Cake walk, country store, religious articles booth, hamburgers, and more. Auction at 1 p.m. Music on the main pavilion by Kovanda Czech Band 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free dance on the Polka Pavilion/Biergarten by Texas Sound Check and Red Ravens 1-8 p.m.

SHINER: Shiner Spring Picnic at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church (102 S Avenue G Shiner, TX, 77984). Shiner’s famous three-meat plate (fried chicken, stew and sausage) served 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Drive-through 10:30 a.m.-noon Plates $15. Country store opens at 8 a.m. Bingo 3-7 p.m. Grocery wheel at 5 p.m. Washer tournament at 4 p.m. Music throughout the day by The Rusty Steins, The Shiner Hobo Band, Jodie Mikula Orchestra, Steve Curd, Creekwater Band, Lederhosen Junkies, Chris Rybak Band and dance 9 p.m.-midnight by The Emotions. Picnic hamburgers served in the afternoon and evening. Plant wheel, ball throw, wheel of fortune, and other games. Fun for the whole family.

SERBIN: Homecoming Picnic at St. Paul Lutheran Church (1572 CR 211), barbecue by the lb. served from 9 a.m. until sold out, carnival, games, hamburgers in the afternoon. Live music by Czech Melody Masters 3-8 p.m.

Monday, May 26

NEW BRAUNFELS: Trunk Monkeys at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 2-5 p.m.

Wednesday, May 28

NEW BRAUNFELS: Yodel Blitz at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.

Thursday, May 29

NEW BRAUNFELS: Uncle Brent & No Stone at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.

Friday, May 30

NEW BRAUNFELS: Tiffiny Dawn at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 31

EAGLE LAKE: Blue Denim at The Rez 1908 (312 East Main St.), 7-10:30 p.m., $5 cover.

OMAHA, NE: Maifest at the German American Society (3717 S 120th St.), music by The Happy Players 2-9 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Owen Stroud at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 10 a.m.-1 p.m., RAD Dance Band 6-9 p.m.

CARMINE: Jack & Hayden at Busted Oaks Cellar (6195 Round Top Rd.), 4-7 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Soul Sessions at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.Get the weekend lineup of dances, latest polka news, weekly laugh & links to photos, videos & more delivered to your inbox each week.

Concerts, Exhibits, Special Events

Videos

Watch the videos by Walt Harfmann of Praha Brothers and special performance by Alice Sulak, Alfred Vrazel, Jerry Haisler at Sefcik Hall...the Dujka Brothers in Sealy...Walburg Boys on New Year's Eve...Czechaholics in Elgin...Jodie Mikula in West

Watch the videos by George Weber of the El Campo Polka Fest featuring Red Ravens, Fritz Hodde & Fab 6, The Majeks...Enzian Buam in Sealy...Red Ravens & Texas Sound Czech in Rosenberg