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Krause’s Cafe

148 S. Castell, New Braunfels, TX 78130

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Thursday, June 20

BRENHAM: Friends of Bluebonnet Opry presents Margie Leblanc and Dustin Vernor at Silverwings Ballroom (4100 Hwy. 105). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10, door prizes available. For more information visit www.friendsofbluebonnetopry.com.

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

Friday, June 21

BREMOND: Bremond Polish Festival in downtown Bremond with Walt Harfmann Polka Duo 4-6 p.m., The Dujka Brothers 6-8 p.m., DJ Jarvis Variety Music 8 p.m. - midnight.

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

Saturday, June 22

BREMOND: Bremond Polish Festival in downtown Bremond with Jim Mazurkiewicz & Friends Polish Kapala 9-11 a.m., The Moravians 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., The Ennis Czech Boys Band 1-3 p.m., The Texas Legacy Czech Band 3-5 p.m., Ed Kopecky & Fun Time Band 5-8 p.m., Texas Remedy 8 p.m. - midnight.

TEMPLE: Free Dance at Seaton Star Hall (10842 TX-53) with music by The Czechaholics. Sponsored by the Brenek-Vasicek Reunion.

CISTERN: EZ Country at Cistern Country Store (12604 State Hwy 95), 7-11 p.m. Call (512) 739-7840 for more information, or visit cisternstore-bar.com.

CARMINE: Mike Gallo at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 4-7 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Bucksnort Boogie Boys at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Soul Twang 6-10 p.m.

Sunday, June 23

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

NEW BRAUNFELS: Shaker Hymns Duo at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Bill Ayres Band 3-6 p.m.

BRENHAM: Texas Polka Show with Allison Crowson and Friends at Nathan’s BBQ (1308 US-290), 3-6 p.m.

Tuesday, June 25

BOERNE: Boerne Village Band, the longest-running German band outside of Germany, plays a free concert every other Tuesday night throughout the summer at the Main Plaza in Boerne (100 N. Main St.), 7:30-9 p.m.

Wednesday, June 26

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

Thursday, June 27

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

Friday, June 28

CARMINE: Suzanne’s Band at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 6-8 p.m.

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

Saturday, June 29

DACOSTA: Tumble Dry Low at DaCosta Hall (15736 FM 1686, Victoria, TX 77905) Music from 8 p.m.-midnight. $15 admission. Call (361) 578-2039 for more information.

LULING: Luling Watermelon Thump in downtown Luling with music by the Shiner Hobo Band from 1-3:30 p.m.

HOUSTON: Billy Mata & Texas Tradition at SPJST Lodge 88 in Houston (1435 Beall St.), from 7-10:30 p.m. Tickets $20 online or $25 at the door. Visit www.lodge88.org for more information.

CARMINE: Sam Brown Trio at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 4-7 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Movin’ Melvin Brown at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Chain Bridge Band 6:30-9:30 p.m.

DIME BOX: Scooter Dubec & Sterling Country at Diamond I Venue in Dimebox (Formerly Dime Box SPJST Lodge 13 - 1081 CR 425), 8 p.m.-midnight. Doors and kitchen open at 7 p.m. Tickets $15.

Sunday, June 30

HOUSTON: Liberty Hill at Waverly VFW Post 10352 (16035 Waverly Dr.), 2-5:30 p.m.

ROBSTOWN: EZ Country at Robstown Community Center (415 Mainer Rd.), 4-7:30 p.m.

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

PLUM: 126th annual Sts. Peter and Paul Church Picnic in Plum (126 Plum Church Rd.). Fried chicken and Plum sausage meal served at 11 a.m., $13 per plate. Music under the pavilion by Ken Brothers and Chris Janca from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Mark Halata and Texavia from 1-5 p.m. Cake walk, auction, country store, ring toss, fish pond, refreshments and more.

SWEET HOME: Larry Waddell and the Southern Stars at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.

BURLINGTON: SPJST Lodge #24 in Cyclone invites you to take a trip down memory lane with music by Vrazel’s Tribute Band at Flag Hall (411 FM 964), featuring John Dujka, Mark Dujka, Jerry Haisler, Mike Marek, Scott Hodde and Matthew Strmiska. Dance from 2-6 p.m. Advance tickets and more information available by calling (254) 985-2258. Doors and kitchen will open at noon.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Bill Caisse at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Ben Zuniga 3-6 p.m.

Tuesday, July 2

BOERNE: Boerne Village Band, the longest-running German band outside of Germany, plays a free concert every other Tuesday night throughout the summer at the Main Plaza in Boerne (100 N. Main St.), 7:30-9 p.m.

Wednesday, July 3

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

Thursday, July 4

ST. JOHN: St. John Picnic at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (7026 FM 957, Schulenburg, TX 78956). Mass at 9 a.m. Fried chicken and stew meal served at 10:30 a.m., plates $13. Auction at 12:30 p.m. Music by The Dujka Brothers, Red Ravens, Mark Halata & Texavia and Nathan Colt Young Band throughout the day. Raffle drawing at 8 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Biergarten, country store, cake walk, ball throw, ring toss, Little Diggers sandpile and more. Fun for all ages. More at www.stjohnpicnic.com.

Friday, July 5

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

Saturday, July 6

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

SHINER: Shiner Half Moon Celebration at Green Dickson Park (Co Rd 351) with music by Shiner Hobo Band from 1-4 p.m.

CISTERN: Midnight Wranglers at Cistern Country Store (12604 State Hwy 95), 7-11 p.m. Call (512) 739-7840 for more information, or visit cisternstore-bar.com.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Tony Taylor at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 10 a.m.-2 p.m., X Factory 6-10 p.m.

CARMINE: Eric Flores at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 4-7 p.m.

Sunday, July 7

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

DUBINA: Dubina Picnic at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church (4148 FM 1383, Schulenburg, TX 78956). Polka Mass at 9 a.m. Fried chicken and sausage dinner served at 11 a.m., plates $13. Music throughout the day by Mark Halata & Texavia and Lost Cause. Auction at 1:30 p.m. Bingo 2-6 p.m. Antique and classic cars on site. Washer pitching tournament in the afternoon. Games for the kids and much more.

WEST: West Knights of Columbus presents Jerry Haisler & Melody 5 and Jodie Mikula Orchestra at the West KC Hall (2547 Jerry Mashek Dr.), dance 1-6 p.m. Admission $10. Fried fish and all the trimmings served at 11 a.m., plates $10 each.

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

Wednesday, July 10

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

Thursday, July 11

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

Friday, July 12

NAVASOTA: Liberty Hill at Western Steakhouse and Dancehall (9524 N Hwy 6 Loop South), 8 p.m.-midnight.

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

Saturday, July 13

DACOSTA: Nathan Colt Young at DaCosta Hall (15736 FM 1686, Victoria, TX 77905) Music from 8 p.m.-midnight. $15 admission. Call (361) 578-2039 for more information.

HALLETTSVILLE: Rocky King at Blase’s Hall (4228 US Hwy. 90-A), 7:30-11 p.m.

CISTERN: Ronnie Ramirez & Larry Waddell at Cistern Country Store (12604 State Hwy 95), 7-11 p.m. Call (512) 739-7840 for more information, or visit cisternstore-bar.com.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Colton’s Kin at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Passing Strangers 6-10 p.m.

WALLIS: Happy Cousins Dance Club presents Texas Sound Check at American Legion Post (330 Legion Rd.), 8-11:30 p.m.

DIME BOX: Jeff Woolsey & The Dancehall Kings at Diamond I Venue in Dimebox (Formerly Dime Box SPJST Lodge 13 - 1081 CR 425), 8 p.m.-midnight. Doors and kitchen open at 7 p.m. Tickets $15.

CARMINE: Darrel Appelt at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 3-6 p.m.

Sunday, July 14

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

SEALY: Polka Lovers Klub of America Texas Chapter membership meeting and dance at the Sealy American Legion Hall (1630 Meyer St.). Membership meeting and meal 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Public dance 1-5 p.m. with music by Czech and Then Some. Dance tickets $10 for non-members.

CARMINE: Mitch Marcoulier at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 2-5 p.m.

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

Tuesday, July 16

BOERNE: Boerne Village Band, the longest-running German band outside of Germany, plays a free concert every other Tuesday night throughout the summer at the Main Plaza in Boerne (100 N. Main St.), 7:30-9 p.m.

Thursday, July 18

CONROE: Mike Gest and The Night Session at Carriage Inn (750 Longmire Rd, Conroe, TX 77304), 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free dance and complimentary lunch. call (936) 760-1966.

BRENHAM: Friends of Bluebonnet Opry presents Rob Moorman and Sister Sue at Silverwings Ballroom (4100 Hwy. 105). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10, door prizes available. For more information visit www.friendsofbluebonnetopry.com.

Saturday, July 20

WALLIS: Happy Cousins Dance Club presents Texas Sound Check at the Wallis American Legion Hall (300 Legion Rd.), 7:30-11 p.m. For more information please call Jerry Faldyn (281) 232-3531 or (713) 501-6467.

CISTERN: EZ Country at Cistern Country Store (12604 State Hwy 95), 7-11 p.m. Call (512) 739-7840 for more information, or visit cisternstore-bar.com.

CARMINE: Trey Yenger at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 4-7 p.m.

Sunday, July 21

MORAVIA: Moravia Picnic at Ascenion of Our Lord Catholic Church (11134 FM 957, Schulenburg, TX 78956). Mass at 9:30 a.m. Fried chicken and stew dinner served at 11 a.m., plates $13. Music throughout the day by Mark Halata & Texavia and Texas Sound Check. Cake walk at noon. Auction at 1 p.m. Drawing at 7 p.m. Country store, games and more.

CARMINE: Danielle Reich at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 2-5 p.m.

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

Friday, July 26

MOULTON: Jamboree Weekend Entertainment at George's Hall and Park (702 South Lancaster, Moulton, TX 77975), live music by Super Dave Hollas at 5 p.m. followed by Shiner’s 2nd Wind. For more information call (361) 596-7226 or (361) 401-0140.

CARMINE: Music With Maggie at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, July 27

CISTERN: The Alibis at Cistern Country Store (12604 State Hwy 95), 7-11 p.m. Call (512) 739-7840 for more information, or visit cisternstore-bar.com.

DIME BOX: People’s Choice at Diamond I Venue in Dimebox (Formerly Dime Box SPJST Lodge 13 - 1081 CR 425), 8 p.m.-midnight. Doors and kitchen open at 7 p.m. Tickets $15.

MOULTON: 2024 Moulton Town and Country Jamboree at Moulton City Park (700 S. Lancaster) Free live music by Kenneth Krystinik & Lavaca County Line 11 p.m.-1 p.m., Drew Oliver Band 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Keith Hickle 5 p.m.-7 p.m., The Emotions 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

CARMINE: Les Cousins at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 4-7 p.m.

Sunday, July 28

MOULTON: 2024 Moulton Town and Country Jamboree at Moulton City Park (700 S. Lancaster) Free live music by The Czechaholics 11 p.m.-2 p.m., The Shiner Hobo Band 3 p.m.-5 p.m., The Southpaw Band 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

BRENHAM: Old School Polka Show at Nathan’s BBQ (1308 US-290), music by Das Ist Lustig from 3-6 p.m.

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

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