The famous Praha Picnic takes place this Sunday, August 15. There are many more dances and events taking place around the state as well. Scroll down to see the lineup for the next few weeks.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Waller Creek Vipers at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6:30 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Zach Walther Band at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.) at 7 p.m.

TAYLOR: Old Friends at Taylor SPJST Lodge 29 (5025 FM 619), music 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

SCHROEDER: Copper Chief with special guest The Captain Legendary Band at Schroeder Hall, 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

COLUMBUS: Nathan Colt Young at Hound Song Brewing Co. in Columbus (535 Walnut), 7 to 10 p.m.

WALLIS: Happy Cousins Dance Club feat. Heartland Texas at the Wallis American Legion Hall, 8 to 11:30 p.m. Call (281) 232-3531 for more information.

HALLETTSVILLE: Southpaw at Blase’s Hall (4228 US Hwy. 90-A West, Hallettsville, TX 77964). Music from 8 p.m. to midnight.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Rich Bermea at the New Braunfels Farmers Market (148 S. Castell Ave.), 9 a.m. to noon.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Czechaholics at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 1 to 5 p.m., Bonnie Lang Band 6 to 10 p.m.

GARLAND: Brave Combo at Hella Shriners (2121 Rowlett Rd.) Happy hour 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., concert at 8 p.m.

SHINER: The Moravians at the Shiner Brewery, 1 to 5 p.m.

MOULTON: Ennis Czech Boys at Pavlas Tavern, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

SCHROEDER: Rocky King Band at Schroeder Hall, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

DEANVILLE: Edward Kopecky and the Fun Time Czech Band at Bottlenecks (1789 FM 60 S, Caldwell, TX 7783) 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

RED ROCK: Nathan Colt Young at Watterson Hall (1179 Watterson Rd.), 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

CHAPPELL HILL: Brian Marshall at Jozwiak Store, show starts at 7 p.m.

SWEET HOME: Nathan Colt Young Band at Sweet Home Hall, 3-7 p.m.

SEATON: Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5 at Sefcik Hall in Seaton, 6 to 9 p.m.

PRAHA: Praha Picnic feat. music all day by Texas Sound Check, Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous 6, the Moravians and Texas Dream

CAMERON: St. Monica Catholic Church Homecoming Festival with music by Edward Kopecky and the Fun Time Czech Band.

SEGUIN: Geezer at Schultz Saloon in Seguin, 2 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Clifton Jansky Gospel Brunch at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 10 a.m., Percolators at 2 p.m., Curlytop Jazz Quartet at 6 p.m.

HOUSTON: Liz Talley and the Dusty Spur at VFW Post #10352 in Houston (16035 Waverly Rd.), 2 to 5:30 p.m.

AUSTIN: Terry Cavanagh and the Alpine Express at Scholz Garden in Austin, 5:30-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday.

NEW BRAUNFELS: New Braunfels Village Brass Band at Krause’s Cafe, 6 to 9 p.m.

BRENHAM: Bluebonnet Opry presents Sean Orr, Valerie Lee and Howard Davenport. Silver Wings Ballroom (4100 Hwy 105 Brenham, TX 77833). Doors open at 5:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission $7.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Pete and Sean Williams Band at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 6 p.m.

TAYLOR: Sterling Country at Taylor SPJST Lodge 29 (5025 FM 619), music 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

MORAVIA: Nathan Colt Young Band at Moravia Store, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

SCHROEDER: Holly Tucker at Schroeder Hall, 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

SPRING: Doug Boggs and the Cowboy Jazz Band at Bareback Bar and Icehouse, 7:30 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: George Gatan at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Broken Arrow at 7 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Ryan Waguespack at the New Braunfels Farmers Market (148 S. Castell Ave.), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Bottom Line Blues Band at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 2 p.m., Yodel Blitz 6 to 10 p.m.

HALLETTSVILLE: Bobby Flores and The Yellow Rose Band at Blase’s Hall (4228 US Hwy. 90-A West, Hallettsville, TX 77964). Music from 8 to 11 p.m.

HOUSTON: Mark Halata and Texavia at Re:HAB Bar on the Bayou (1658 Enid St.), 9 p.m. to midnight.

RATIBOR: Jerry Haisler, Brandi Clarke and Billy Pits at Ratibor Country Store, 7 to 10 p.m.

SCHROEDER: Tanner Usrey with special guest Graycie York at Schroeder Hall, 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

SCHULENBURG: Swiss Alp Dance Club feat. music by The Dujka Brothers at the Schulenburg Hall (KC Hall), 3 to 6 p.m. Guests welcome.

CISTERN: Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Parish Picnic with music by the Czechaholics, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

VICTORIA: Go Western Dance Club feat. Red Ravens at the Club Westerner 2 to 6 p.m.

BELLE PLAINE, KS: Brave Combo at Bartlett Arboretum, gates open at 3 p.m., show from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets $10-$20.

ELGIN: Mark Halata and Texavia at SPJST Lodge #18 in Elgin, 3 to 7 p.m.

SEATON: Bobby Dean & Timeless Country at Tom Sefcik Dance Hall (800 Seaton Rd.), 6 to 9 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Lance Lipinsky at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels at 10 a.m., Das Ist Lustig 2-5 p.m., Off the Grid Band at 6 p.m.

AUSTIN: Terry Cavanagh and the Alpine Express at Scholz Garden in Austin, 5:30-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Walt Harfmann+ at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 6 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Chris Cuevas Project at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 6:30 p.m.

BASTROP: Boogie Back to Bastrop at the Bastrop Convention and Exhibit Center (1408 Chestnut St.) with music by Rocky King Band, Brady Honeycutt and 3 Chord Trio. Visit www.boogiebacktobastrop.com for more information.

WALBURG: Edward Kopecky and the Fun Time Czech Band at Dale’s Essenhaus from 7 to 11 p.m.

TAYLOR: Gabriel River Band at Taylor SPJST Lodge 29 (5025 FM 619), music 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

SCHROEDER: Steve Trevino “I Speak Wife Tour 2021” at Schroeder Hall, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Soul Sessions at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 7 p.m.

BASTROP: Boogie Back to Bastrop at the Bastrop Convention and Exhibit Center (1408 Chestnut St.) with music by Coby Carter and Frank Cavitt and the Honkey Tonk Doctors. Visit www.boogiebacktobastrop.com for more information.

HOUSTON: Czechaholics at SPJST Hall Lodge 88 in Houston, 7 to 11 p.m.

HALLETTSVILLE: Blue Denim at Blase’s Hall (4228 US Hwy. 90-A West, Hallettsville, TX 77964). Music from 3 to 6:30 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Steve & Don Music at the New Braunfels Farmers Market (148 S. Castell Ave.), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Coltin’s Kin at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 2 p.m., Rochelle and the Sidewinders at 6:30 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Goodtime Polka and Waltz Club Dance at Eagles Hall in New Braunfels. Music by The Dujka Brothers from 7 to 11 p.m.

SWEET HOME: Southpaw at Sweet Home Hall, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

SCHROEDER: The Texas Continentals at Schroeder Hall, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

HALLETTSVILLE: Billy Mata and Texas Tradition at Blase’s Hall (4228 US Hwy. 90-A West, Hallettsville, TX 77964). Music from 3 to 6:30 p.m.

SWEET HOME: Geezer at Sweet Home Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.

COLUMBUS: First Ever Red & Blue Battle of the Bands at Columbus Hall (Formerly the KC Hall in Columbus, off Interstate 10). Music 2 to 7 p.m. by the Red Ravens and Blue Denim.

SEATON: Fritz Hodde & Fabulous Six at Tom Sefcik Dance Hall (800 Seaton Rd.), 6 to 9 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Paul Finley at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 10 a.m., Cactus Country at 2 p.m., Pete Hames Group at 6 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: San Antonio Dutchmen at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 6 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Mollie B with SQUEEZEBOX & Ted Lange Oktoberfest Session at Krause’s Cafe. Terry Cavanagh opens at 4:30pm. Mollie B takes the stage at 7pm. Limited number of tickets at $25. Price subject to change. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mollie-b-squeezebox-with-ted-lange-oktoberfest-celebration-at-krauses-b-tickets-163679159773

CLEVELAND, OH: Cleveland Oktoberfest - discounted tickets available through Aug. 1. https://www.clevelandoktoberfest.com/.

EAGLE LAKE: Senior Citizen Dance at Eagle Lake Community Center with music by This Is It, 8-11 p.m.

ARLINGTON: Brave Combo at Levitt Pavilion (100 W. Abram St.), 8 to 9:30 p.m. Meach Pango opens at 7 p.m.

SCHROEDER: Cody Canada and the Departed with special guest Waves at Schroeder Hall, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

WALBURG: Walburg Fest Labor Day Weekend at Walburg German Restaurant featuring live music in the biergarten by The Walburg Boys, AlpenMuikanten and Das Ist Lustig. Live music in the restaurant by Evelyn Billington. Restaurant open noon to 10 p.m., biergarten open 6 p.m. to midnight.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Bonner Rhae Rhoden at the New Braunfels Farmers Market (148 S. Castell Ave.), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

SEALY: Sealy Lions Dance Club feat. Al Sulak and Country Sounds at Sealy American Legion Hall, 7:30 to 11 p.m.

WEST: Westfest at the Fair and Rodeo Grounds in West. Music under the East Pavilion: noon to 1:30 p.m. - Jodi Mikula Orchestra, 2 to 3:30 p.m. - Squeeze Box with Ted Lange & Mollie B, 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. - Jodi Mikula Orchestra, 5:30 to 7 p.m. - Squeeze Box with Ted Lange & Mollie B, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Bohemiam Blitz, 9 p.m. to midnight - Brave Combo. Music under the West Pavilion: noon to 1:30 p.m. - Praha Bros, 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. - Happy Players, 3 to 4:30 p.m. - Praha Bros, 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. - Happy Players, 6 to 7:30 p.m. - Czech Harvesters, 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. - Jerry Haisler, 9:30 to 11:00 p.m. - The Moravians.

CLEVELAND, OH: Cleveland Oktoberfest - discounted tickets available through Aug. 1. https://www.clevelandoktoberfest.com/.

WALBURG: Walburg Fest Labor Day Weekend at Walburg German Restaurant featuring live music in the biergarten by The Walburg Boys, AlpenMuikanten and Das Ist Lustig. Live music in the restaurant by Evelyn Billington. Restaurant open noon to 10 p.m., biergarten open 5 p.m. to midnight.

HIGH HILL: St. Mary Church Picnic with music by Texas Sound Check from noon to 3:30 p.m. and Mark Halata and Texavia, 4 to 8 p.m.

WEST: Westfest at the Fair and Rodeo Grounds in West. Music under the East Pavilion: noon to 1:45 p.m. - Squeeze Box with Ted Lange & Mollie B, 2 to 3:45 p.m. - Czech And Then Some, 4 to 5:45 p.m. - Squeeze Box with Ted Lange & Mollie B, 6 to 7:45 p.m. - Czech And Then Some, Shutdown - Sunny Sauceda. Music under the West Pavilion: 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. - Ennis Czech Boys, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. - Happy Players, 3 to 6 p.m. - Brave Combo, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Happy Players, 8 to 10 p.m. - The Vaneks.

CLEVELAND, OH: Cleveland Oktoberfest - discounted tickets available through Aug. 1. https://www.clevelandoktoberfest.com/.

SWEET HOME: Good Ole Boys at Sweet Home Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.

PLANTERVILLE: St. Mary’s Bazaar with music by Chris Rybak from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

CHAPPELL HILL: St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Homecoming Festival with music by Dr. Jim Mazurkiewicz and his Polska Kapela Band. Catered meal, live auction, drawings, kids games and more.

GRANGER: Sts. Cyril and Methodius Parish Bazaar in Granger with a dance 7 to 11 p.m. by Fritz Hodde and the Fab 5, $10 per person.

FAYETTEVILLE: St. John the Baptist Church Picnic in Fayetteville. Mass at 9 a.m., Barbecue beef, pork and sausage dinner, $12 a plate, plates to go and drive-through start at 10:30 a.m. Live music under the parish pavilion during the meal featuring Larry Sodek and local parish musicians. Country auction at 1:30 p.m., bingo at 2 p.m., silent auction, plant and cake wheel, kids activities and more.

WALBURG: Walburg Fest Labor Day Weekend at Walburg German Restaurant featuring live music in the biergarten by The Walburg Boys, AlpenMuikanten and Das Ist Lustig. Live music in the restaurant by Evelyn Billington. Restaurant open noon to 6 p.m., biergarten open noon to 6 p.m. Sunday Gospel service 11 a.m. to noon.

SHINER: Shiner Catholic Church Centennial Fall Picnic with music in the main hall by local musicians 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Shiner Hobo Band 2 to 4 p.m. and the Jodie Mikula Orchestra 4 to 7 p.m. Music outside by The Czechaholics 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mid-Life Crisis 2 to 3 p.m., Southpaw 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Shiner's 2nd Wind 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dance inside the hall by The Emotions from 9 p.m. to midnight.

Don't miss out on your favorite polka music. Tune in to the following radio shows:

KMIL 105.1 FM in Cameron - Alfred Vrazel's Polka Show on Sundays noon to 2:30 p.m.

KHBR 1560 AM in Hillsboro – The American Czech Hour with David Kolar, Sundays 1:30 to 3 p.m.

KRXT 98.5 FM in Rockdale – Michael Craig's Polka Show, Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m. to noon, Sunday from 1:15 to 6 p.m.

KBEC 1390 AM in Ennis – Polka Party with Danny Zapletal, Sundays 10 a.m. to noon

KULP 1390 in El Campo – Dance Time with John Dujka, 10 a.m. to noon.

KULM 98.3 FM in Columbus – Polka Party Time Show with Ricky Canik, Monday-Friday 5:15-7 p.m. and Saturday’s 7-9 a.m.

Polka Jammer Network - Polka music from your computer 24 hours a day, polkajammernetwork.org.

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The Manccordionist, Kelsey J. Lien, performing the Beer Barrel Polka!

A bus full of ugly people had a head on collision with a truck. When they died, God granted all of them one wish. The first person said, "I want to be gorgeous." God snapped his fingers and it happened. The second person said the same thing and God did the same thing. This want on and on throughout the group. God noticed the last man in line was laughing hysterically. By the time God got to the last ten people, the last man was laughing and rolling on the ground. When the man's turn came, he laughed and said, "I wish they were all ugly again."