From stand-up comedy and live music to two high-end dinner options, here's what's coming up in New Braunfels this weekend and beyond, Jan. 26-29.


Friday, Jan. 26 and Saturday, Jan. 27
Catfish Cooley stand-up comedy show with the Jim Byrom Band

Louisiana comedian David Cooley, aka “Catfish” Cooley, will perform his stand-up comedy act before the Jim Byrom Band takes the stage. General admission $10. 8-11:30 p.m. Freiheit Country Store, 2157 FM 1101. 830-625-9400. www.freiheitcountrystore.net





Saturday, Jan. 27
New Braunfels Farmer’s Market

The New Braunfels Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and features a variety of venders offering plants, organic produce and handmade items. Live music will be provided by Swinging Saints. Free admission. 186 S. Castell Ave. www.nbfarmersmarket.com





Koe Wetzel live at Conway’s
Koe Wetzel live at Conway’s

East Texas native Koe Wetzel and his Stephenville-based band will perform Texas rock n’ roll. 21 and over. Tickets start at $20. Conway’s Dance Hall, 262 W. Jahn St. 830-620-5376. www.conwaysdancehall.com





Sunday, Jan. 28
Free music at historic Gruene Hall

Cajun/folk artist Slim Bawb will take the stage from noon until 3:30 p.m. followed by blues act Guy Forsyth, who plays from 4 to 8 p.m. Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels. 830-606-1281. www.gruenehall.com





Monday, Jan. 29
A private evening with The Downtowner

Enjoy a private dinner at The Downtowner Bar & Kitchen, which will be closed to be public. The menu includes a chef-selected cheese board, charred Caesar salad paired with Ivy Gimlet, Osso Buco with risotto alla Milanese paired with an Old -Fashioned and crème brulee paired with Amaro Montenegro for dessert. Live music will be performed by Austin Gilliam.  6-9 p.m. Limited seating is available. $65 per ticket or $120 for two tickets. Purchase tickets at www.newbraunfelsnightout.com. The Downtowner, 208 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels. 830-627-9080. www.downtownernb.com

Wine-paired dinner at Krause’s Café and Biergarten

The Prisoner Wine Company, based in California, is teaming up with Krause’s Café and Biergarten to host a special wine-paired dinner that will highlight various dishes created by Chef “Boomer” Acuna. 6:30-10:30 p.m. $81 per person.. Krause’s Café and Biergarten, 148 S. Castell Ave. 830-625-2807. Purchase tickets here.