Visit the Brauntex Theatre to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a live ballet folklórico performance in the Arts Alley located between the box office and the New Braunfels Railroad Museum. Stephanie Urbina Jones and the Honky Tonk Mariachi will then take the stage inside the theater for a mix of classic country music and Mexican-inspired sounds. 6:30 p.m. (ballet), 7:30 p.m. (musical performance). $33-$66. Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels. 830-627-0808. www.brauntex.org
May 5 through 8 | Ride the wake
Join Texas Ski Ranch for a weekend of live music, food vendors, a wakeboarding competition and more. The event will also include a wake-a-thon fundraiser on Sunday to support Team USA Wakeboarding. 6-11 p.m. (May 5), 7-11:30 p.m. (May 6), 8 a.m.-midnight (May 7), 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (May 8). Free (admission), $25 (live music general admission), $35 (two-day music general admission), $200 (one-night VIP live music admission). Texas Ski Ranch, 6700 I-35 N., New Braunfels. 830-627-2843. www.texasskiranch.com/event
May 7 | Sample Texas wine in downtown New Braunfels
The annual Wein and Saengerfest celebration is slated to return to downtown New Braunfels for the first time since 2019 after the coronavirus pandemic and severe weather led to the cancellation of the 2020 and 2021 events, respectively. Visitors are invited to enjoy live music, sample wine and craft beer from Texas-based vendors, participate in activities and taste local food offerings, according to a city press release. Proceeds from the event will benefit the New Braunfels Downtown Association and the New Braunfels Parks Foundation, which work to support downtown enhancement projects. Noon-10 p.m. Free (admission), $2 (wine tasting tickets), $8 (wine glass), $15-$25 (tasting packages). Downtown New Braunfels. www.weinandsaengerfest.com
May 7 | Learn skateboarding basics
Join the New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department and Gnarly Bike Shop to learn the basics of skateboarding and BMX biking. The clinic will focus on control, safety, park etiquette and fundamentals. Participants age 12 and older are welcome, and registration is required. Helmets are also required. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. JAWS Skate Park, 250 S. Grape Ave., New Braunfels. 830-221-4350. www.nbtexas.org/parks
May 14 | Get dressed up for a cause
Get dressed up to attend the Pink Warrior Advocates for The Face Behind the Mask masquerade ball. Proceeds will support local individuals who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. 6 p.m. $100 (individual ticket), $175 (two tickets). New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels. 830-308-8855. Search events at www.facebook.com/pinkwarrioradvocates
May 14 | Spend an evening in Gruene
Cross Lutheran School will host the Denim & Diamonds fundraiser gala benefiting the school at Gruene Homestead Inn Bed & Breakfast and Fiddler’s Gruene Event Center. The event will include live music and food. 6-10 p.m. $75 (general admission), $1,500-$10,000 (sponsorships). 832 Gruene Road, New Braunfels. 830-625-3969. Search Denim & Diamonds Gala on Facebook.
May 14 | Run for beer
Runners can race through downtown New Braunfels as part of the Texas Brewery Running Series. Beginning and ending at New Braunfels Brewing Co., participants in the 5K will receive a free craft brew from the brewery, a collectors pint glass or swag item, and access to activities and giveaways. 11 a.m. $30 (race only), $45 (race and event T-shirt). 321 W. Mill St., New Braunfels. 830-609-9533. www.breweryrunningseries.com/texas/
May 21 through 22 | Hunt for outdoor supplies
Hosted by Hill Country Conferences, the NB Sports and Outdoorsmen Show will bring wildlife and sports activity vendors together under one roof. Visitors will be able to find equipment for camping, hunting, boating, power sports, fishing and more during the two-day show. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (May 21), 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (May 22). $5 per day (online), $5 per day (per child at the door), $10 per day (per adult at the door). New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels. 830-488-7814. www.hillcountryconferences.com
May 22 | Catch a concert for charity
Gruene Hall will partner with KNBT 92.1 FM to host the 24th Annual Americana Music Jam: Acoustic Edition. Proceeds will benefit the Crisis Center of Comal County and the Hill Country Youth Orchestra. Musicians Radney Foster, Jordan Nix, Walt Wilkins and more will perform at the event. Doors open at noon. $65 per person. Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels. 830-629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
May live music calendar
Freiheit Country Store 2157 FM 1101, New Braunfels 830-625-9400. www.freieheitcountrystore.net
8 Marcos Orozco
28 The Stateline Band
Gruene Hall 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels 830-606-1281. www.gruenehall.com
7 Patty Griffin with John Fullbright
19 Lukas Nelson & POTR
20 Kody West
28 Aaron Watson
Krause’s Cafe 148 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels 830-625-2807. www.krausescafe.com
7 Terry Cavanagh & The Alpine Express
11 New Braunfels Village Brass Band
27 Alex Meixner Band
Phoenix Saloon 193 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels 830-643-1400. www.thephoenixsaloon.com
7 Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash
