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Weekend Lineup
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Wednesday, April 2
HOUSTON: Randy Adams of Auf Geht’s at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Off The Grid at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Friday, April 4
EAST BERNARD: Blue Denim at East Bernard American Legion Hall (8110 TX-60), 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tickets $10.
HOUSTON: Randy Adams of Auf Geht’s at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, April 5
SEALY: Sealy Lions Dance Club presents Texas Sound Check at the Sealy American Legion Hall (1630 Meyer St.), 7:30-11 p.m.
SCHULENBURG: The Tenth Annual Schulenburg Sausagefest in Historic Downtown Schulenburg. Free admission. Sausage-making contest, great food, biergarten and more. Live music throughout the day by The Czechaholics, Mark Halata & Texavia and Doc West.
HOUSTON: Randy Adams of Auf Geht’s at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
HOUSTON: Spring Festival at the Czech Center Museum Houston (4920 San Jacinto). Live music by Czexasanka UNT Dechovka Band. Czech folk singers, maypole dance, flower crowns, country store, Czech-Slovak royalty, face painting, kolache eating contest, polka dance lessons, tarok lessons, egg decorating, and more. CCMH members and kids under 3 get in for free. $10 general admission.
Sunday, April 6
SWEET HOME: Nathan Colt Young at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.
SCHULENBURG: Swiss Alp Dance Club presents The Lost Cause at Schulenburg KC Hall (405 South St.), 2-5:30 p.m. Guest admission $10.
TEMPLE: Celebrating a Czech Easter at the SPJST Cultural Activities Center (3011 North Third St.), doors open at 3 p.m. and program starts at 3:30 p.m. Music by The University of North Texas Dechovka Brass Band. Door prizes, silent auction and more. Admission $10, kids under 18 get in free.
Wednesday, April 9
HOUSTON: Bob Suttie at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
Friday, April 11
SPRING BRANCH: Anhalt Western Roundup at Anhalt Hall (2390 Anhalt Rd.), music 3:30 p.m. to midnight by George Dearborn and Jake Hooker.
HOUSTON: Ed Karisch at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
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.
HOUSTON: Tonewise Piano Show at SPJST Lodge 88 (1435 Beall St.), 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tickets $20 at the door or $25 online at Lodge88.org. $30 VIP seat. Bottle fee $4.
Saturday, April 12
WALLIS: “Let’s Dance” Dance Club (formerly Happy Cousins Dance Club) presents E-Z Country of Victoria at the Wallis American Legion Hall (330 Legion Rd.), 7:30-11 p.m. For more information please call Donna Cooley (832) 221-2678.
LIVINGSTON: Liberty Hill at Livingston VFW Hall (4951 US Hwy 190 W), 7-11 p.m.
SPRING BRANCH: Anhalt Western Roundup at Anhalt Hall (2390 Anhalt Rd.), music noon to 11 p.m. by Kelly Spinks, Jeff Woolsey and Rocky King.
HOUSTON: Randy Adams of Auf Geht’s at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
Sunday, April 13
SWEET HOME: Blue Denim at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.
TEMPLE: Jerry Haisler & Melody 5 at Seaton’s Sefcik Hall (800 Seaton Rd.), 6-9 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Harfmann Duo at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wednesday, April 16
HOUSTON: Randy Adams of Auf Geht’s at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
Thursday, April 17
BRENHAM: Friends of Bluebonnet Opry presents The Gospel Show feat. Margie Leblanc and Wesley Ialaicc at Silverwings Ballroom (4100 Hwy. 105). Doors and grill opens at 5:30 pm. Show starts at 7 p.m.
Friday, April 18
HOUSTON: Randy Adams of Auf Geht’s at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, April 19
HOUSTON: Ed Karisch at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
Wednesday, April 23
HOUSTON: Randy Adams of Auf Geht’s at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
Friday, April 25
MUENSTER: Muenster Germanfest at Heritage Park (301 Ash St.), music by multiple bands including Alex Meixner from 6-7:30 p.m.
HOUSTON: Bob Suttie at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, April 26
BRYAN: Liberty Hill at Bryan Sons of Hermann Hall (1104 W Wm. J. Bryan Pkwy.), 7:30-11:30 p.m.
WHARTON: Holy Family Catholic Church Annual Gala at Holy Family Life Center (2011 Briar Ln.), music by The Original Remnants. Show starts at 8 p.m.
MUENSTER: Muenster Germanfest at Heritage Park (301 Ash St.), music by multiple bands including Alex Meixner from 4-5:30 p.m. and 8-9:30 p.m.
EDINBURG: The Annual Big Squeeze Youth Accordion Contest Semi-Finals at Promenade Park Amphitheater (201 W. McIntyre St.), special performance by La Calma. More details coming soon.
HOUSTON: Randy Adams of Auf Geht’s at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
BURTON: 36th Annual Burton Cotton Gin Festival at the Burton Cotton Gin Museum (307 North Main Street), music by The Czechaholics 2:30-4 p.m. and Slim Bawb and the Stumpgrinders 4-6 p.m. Food, arts and crafts, folklife demonstrations, tractor pull, parade and much more.
Sunday, April 27
HOUSTON: Liberty Hill at Waverly VFW Post (16035 Waverly Dr.), 2-5:30 p.m.
SWEET HOME: Triple Threat at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.
MUENSTER: Muenster Germanfest at Heritage Park (301 Ash St.), music by multiple bands including Alex Meixner from noon-1:30 p.m.
EL COMPO: Battle Dance at Taiton Community Center (14221 FM 961 Rd.) with music by The El Campo Czechmates and M&M Playboys. Doors open at noon, dance 1-6 p.m. Kitchen will be open. For Information contact A.J. Kresta at (979) 541-3104.
BRENHAM: Texas Polka Show at Nathan’s BBQ (1308 US-290), music by Tim & Alicia Kulhanek 3-6 p.m.
BELLVILLE: Bellville Lions Club and The Bluebonnet Chapter of the Texas German Society presents the Fruehling Saengerfest at Concordia Hall (952 S. Tesch St.). Music by Alli & The Texas Polka Dots. Free admission. Free kids activities.
SEALY: St. Mary’s Grotto Celebration at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Frydek (10471 Grotto Rd.), Holy Mass at 10 a.m. followed by a barbecue beef, sausage and chicken dinner at 11 a.m. Auction at 1 p.m. Raffle at 6:30 p.m. Entertainment and kids activities throughout the day. Music by Krenek Band & Texas Sounds 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Chris Wallace 1-3 p.m. and The Dujka Brothers after the auction until 8 p.m.
WEIMAR: St. Michael’s Spring Fest at Veterans Memorial Park (503 Park Dr.), fried chicken and sausage dinner at 11 a.m., plates $14. Music by The Czechaholics at 11 a.m., Chris Rybak at 2 p.m. and Texas Sundown Band 5-8 p.m. Auction at 1 p.m. Kids games, Bingo 2-6 p.m. Car show. Bounce house 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Country store, cake walk and more.
Wednesday, April 30
HOUSTON: Randy Adams of Auf Geht’s at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 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
Safeguarding the Dance Hall Days of Texas - a feature in Preservation magazine of the National Trust for Historic Preservation