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Story Time: Big Cats
Story Time: Big Cats
Join the Cameron Park Zoo to take an educational adventure through reading and memorable experiences. Learn more about large cats and hear from the keepers that take care of them. Story time is free with zoo admission.
Skate Skills Camp
Skate Skills Camp
Want to make more friends, get stronger, lose weight, get out the house, get a new hobby, or maybe learn how to skate or rekindle an old skating passion? Come to skate skills camp with Waco Roller Derby on Monday nights from 6 pm to 8 pm on January 30 through February 20. $50 covers…
Microbrew Mondays
Microbrew Mondays
Every Monday night join Freight for: $3 Waco beers $3 Pint of the night $5 Craft beers
Keep Waco Loud Open Mic Night
Keep Waco Loud Open Mic Night
Calling all standup comedians, musicians, rap artists, and spoken word enthusiasts: Keep Waco’s Loud weekly open mic night happens every Monday at Stay Classy. Signups start at 7 pm.
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STEMscopes for Diverse High School Science Classrooms
STEMscopes for Diverse High School Science Classrooms
STEMscopes provides implementation training to campuses and districts so teachers will be given the maximum opportunity to instruct using quality resources in a stress-free, productive, and engaging format. Through hands-on, inquiry-based strategies, teachers will develop an understanding of how STEMscopes are set up, where resources are located, and how to glide through lesson planning. Contact…
Roller Hockey Skills Class
Roller Hockey Skills Class
Learn to play roller hockey with skating skills, stick handling, passing, and shooting. Class instructors are from the Waco Roller Hockey inline team with special appearances by Baylor hockey players. All ages and skill levels are welcome. (Basic skating skills will make the class work better for you). $10 class price includes skate rental and…
Beer Garden Yoga
Beer Garden Yoga
Join Brooke Garcia in Brotherwell’s beer garden for instructor-led yoga. Bring your own mat. $10 ticket includes a drink ticket redeemable in the taproom for a beer or non-alcoholic beverage.
Smarty Pints Trivia
Smarty Pints Trivia
Sure, playing Smarty Pints Trivia on Tuesday night is loads of fun, but it also gives you the chance to have some of the best pizza and locally brewed craft beer in Waco.
Towne Tuesday
Towne Tuesday
Head over to The Crying Shame for open mic night at Towne Tuesday to hear original songs by Towne Adams, Jonna Mae, and others.
The Book Review: Newest & Best Books Winter 2023
The Book Review: Newest & Best Books Winter 2023
Hear the scoop on the books that have just been released—or will be released soon—as picked by the Fabled team. If you’re wanting to make your book picks count this year, there’s no better resource out there. And don’t forget, the day after this virtual event all attendees will get a copy of The Book…
Booze Clues Trivia
Booze Clues Trivia
The trivia goes on forever—and the craft beer never ends!—at the Bear’s Tuesday night trivia. Earn points, prizes, and the undying respect/enmity of your peers.
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Theology on Tap: Lance Green
Theology on Tap: Lance Green
Join St. Alban's Episcopal Church for this four-part series—God in Public—tackling what it means to live out the Christian faith in the public sphere. In Week 2, St. Andrews University (Scotland) professor Lance Green discusses consumerism at the end of the world. This is a free event open to the public. Food and drinks will…
Ozomatli (POSTPONED)
Ozomatli (POSTPONED)
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER; RESCHEDULED DATE COMING SOON. Grammy-winning Ozomatli will be playing at The Pavilion at the Carleen Bright Arboretum in Woodway to kick off the 2023 Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival. Seating is limited, so get your tickets now. Doors open at 5:30 pm; concert is from 7 pm to 9…
1 Million Cups Waco
1 Million Cups Waco
Each Wednesday at 1 Million Cups Waco, local startups present their companies to a diverse audience of their peers, mentors, educators, and advisors. The culture surrounding 1 Million Cups is that of a supportive, neutral space welcoming entrepreneurs to be open and honest about their businesses and the challenges they face.
Fabled Story-Time
Fabled Story-Time
Join Fabled for a sweet story-time where your littles will sing songs, use their creativity, and enjoy some truly lovely stories. The beautiful books chosen are perfect for your 2- to 8-year-old children, inspiring them with unique illustrations, lyrical language, and joy-filled stories. No need to RSVP for these story-times, just show up and enjoy…
We All Win Lab Hours
We All Win Lab Hours
Weather permitting, the Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will be available to answer your We All Win questions and help your small businesses apply for grants before applications are due this Friday.
Live Oak Moonshiners
Live Oak Moonshiners
Come party with Live Oak Moonshiners at Coach's xXx Smoke on Austin Avenue this Wednesday night.
Mack Abernathy’s 1st Wednesday Fiasco
Mack Abernathy’s 1st Wednesday Fiasco
Join Mack Abernathy and friends on the first Wednesday of each month for live acoustic music, great food, margaritas, and crazy good times. If you've never been to the 1st Wednesday Fiasco, you don't know what you are missing!
Music Bingo
Music Bingo
It’s basically a group sing-along that hands out occasional beer prizes. What's not to love?
The Record Forum
The Record Forum
Join The Record Forum for an evening of listening to and discussion about a classic rock, jazz, or country album.
Name That Tune Music Bingo
Name That Tune Music Bingo
Join Freight every Wednesday night for music bingo from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Each week features different types of music to listen to while you win awesome prizes.
Faculty Recital: Michael Clark
Faculty Recital: Michael Clark
Baylor School of Music Lecturer in Piano Michael Clark presents a recital featuring solo piano works by Florence Price at Roxy Grove Hall in Waco Hall. The first Black woman to have a symphony performed by a major US orchestra, Price is finally being recognized as one of America's great composers. Clark will perform works…
Witty Wednesday BuzzTime Trivia
Witty Wednesday BuzzTime Trivia
You’ve conquered the rest, now try the latest: Hemingway’s Witty Wednesday BuzzTime trivia. Plus, enjoy drink specials all night.
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$3 Thursday College Night
Join Freight each week this spring for $3 Thursday College Night: $3 wells $3 domestic drafts $3 Fireball and peanut butter, and tequila shots $2 Jolly Rancher shots
Red Gap Brewing Pint Night
Red Gap Brewing Pint Night
Coming straight outta Cisco on the edge of West Texas, drink a Red Gap Brewing craft beer and keep the glass... while supplies last.
Melanie Stokes
Melanie Stokes
Central Texas artist Melanie Stokes is today's docent at Art Center Waco to give you the inside scoop on its latest exhibition.
Artist Talk: Chesley Smith
Artist Talk: Chesley Smith
Born in Waco, Chesley Smith has been involved in art education for 40 years as a teacher in Waco schools and as head of the art department at Paul Quinn College in Dallas. He holds both bachelor's and master's degrees in art education, and he has exhibited widely across Texas and elsewhere. His substantial body…
Happy Hour with Dave Innis
Happy Hour with Dave Innis
Chill out at happy hour on Thursdays in January with Restless Heart's Dave Innis from 5 pm to 7 pm.
The Order of the Owl: Five Survive
The Order of the Owl: Five Survive
The Order of the Owl invites you to join them in the reading of Five Survive by Holly Jackson. Readers will meet three times at Fabled for lively discussions and community: January 19: Chapters 1–16 February 2: Chapters 17–31 February 16: Chapters 32–End The Order of the Owl is a young adult book club led…
Ragland Country Band
Ragland Country Band
Break out your best cowboy boots and get to dancin' this Thursday night with the Ragland Country Band.
Trivia Night
Trivia Night
It’s time to put beers and brains together for Brotherwell’s Thursday trivia night because every week Waco famous guest hosts bring the freshest facts in town. Teams can win prizes, earn pride points, and enjoy their favorite taproom beers.
Jonna Mae’s Songwriters
Jonna Mae’s Songwriters
Waco’s own Jonna Mae hosts a night of local singer-songwriters playing original tunes. Free admission.
Newsies Jr. & Annie Jr. Double Feature
Newsies Jr. & Annie Jr. Double Feature
Extended by another weekend, Waco Civic Theatre is excited to offer its first-ever Youth Theatre double feature: Newsies Jr., and after a brief intermission, Annie Jr. You won't want to miss out on all the fun!
4th Annual Champions Award Reception & HOT Fashion & Style Show
4th Annual Champions Award Reception & HOT Fashion & Style Show
Walk the red carpet, meet filmmakers from around the world as well the Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival celebrates the accomplishments of innovators in film, TV, the arts, and entertainment. Plus, Also don't miss the show-stopping fashion show by Waco CVB, featuring fashions by NYC Boutique, Noir et Blanc. celebrity stylist and 2022…
Patience
Patience
Presented by Baylor Opera Theatre at Jones Theatre in the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center, Patience is the sixth of fourteen operatic collaborations between composer Arthur Sullivan and librettist W. S. Gilbert. Premiering on April 23, 1881, the operetta is a playful satire on fads, fashion, superficiality, vanity, pretentiousness, and romantic love.
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Ms Gold with DollfaceBaby & Lakrea
Come enjoy a golden night at the Private Hip Hop HQ with Ms Gold, who's on her rise to stardom and is most known for her energetic flow and life-of-the-party vibes. Plus, special performances by Waco's own DollfaceBaby, Lakrea, and more to be announced.
Karaoke
If you’ve sung at the rest, now you’re ready for the best: Karaoke every Friday and Saturday night from 9 pm to 2 am at the venerable—and venerated!—Chapter 11 club.
Love On Wheels Sip N Skate
Sip N Skate is back with love in the air for a night of great fun, amazing music, and good fun. Special guest live music by Leaf Vxllage and MC A.M.A. $10 cover for this BYOB event. 18 and older to skate. 21 and older to sip. VIP services available. No glass bottles, outside food,…
Greg Bashara & Evan Klaras
Greg Bashara & Evan Klaras
First Friday means it's time for a night of jazz with saxophonist Greg Bashara and guitarist Evan Klaras.
Tight as the Corner Opening Reception
Tight as the Corner Opening Reception
Join the Susan L. Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery for the opening of an enigmatic new exhibition by Waco's own Keith Kusler. With a long history as a professional artist and graphic designer, his surrealist works challenge the viewer to look past the obvious scenes of daily life and into the construct of underlying social realms.…
Bruce Carbonara
Bruce Carbonara
Check out Waco favorite Bruce Carbonara’s patented interpretations of the Frank Sinatra songbook for a relaxing evening with your favorite cocktail.
Café y Pan Dulce
Café y Pan Dulce
The Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's February Café y Pan Dulce event is this Friday morning and it's still on despite the winter weather this week. Come out to Waco Civic Theatre from 9:30 am to 10:30 am to enjoy sweet bread, coffee, and networking with new and old friends in the CTHCC community.
The Greeting Committee
The Greeting Committee
Hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, jangly indie rockers The Greeting Committee play Common Grounds on Friday night. Doors open at 7 pm. Show starts at 8 pm.
Morgan Lee Powers & Josh Bernard
Morgan Lee Powers & Josh Bernard
Straight out of Nashville, Morgan Lee Powers returns to Papa Joe's with Josh Bernard.
Ed Leonard
Ed Leonard
Country troubadour Ed Leonard makes his debut at Twisted Sisters Patio Bar in downtown Waco.
Patience
Patience
Presented by Baylor Opera Theatre at Jones Theatre in the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center, Patience is the sixth of fourteen operatic collaborations between composer Arthur Sullivan and librettist W. S. Gilbert. Premiering on April 23, 1881, the operetta is a playful satire on fads, fashion, superficiality, vanity, pretentiousness, and romantic love.
Kyle Sinkule
Kyle Sinkule
Craft beer, great pizza, and acoustic music from Kyle Sinkule. What else do you need on a Friday night?
Friday Night Dinner
Friday Night Dinner
This specialty Friday night dinner is available for dine-in at Lighthouse starting at 7 pm, pick-up at Barnett’s Public House starting at 4 pm, or local delivery. Menu: Pickled carrots and cucumbers Choice of pear and radish salad with gorgonzola cream and lemon vinaigrette or lentil soup Choice of beef filet with chimichurri or halibut…
Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival
Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival
The Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival continues with events around the city: 3rd Annual Greg May Honda Celebrity Golf Classic, Cottonwood Creek Golf Course (10 am to 3 pm) Opening Night at the Movies, Waco Hippodrome Theatre (7:30 pm to 9:30 pm)
Newsies Jr. & Annie Jr. Double Feature
Newsies Jr. & Annie Jr. Double Feature
Extended by another weekend, Waco Civic Theatre is excited to offer its first-ever Youth Theatre double feature: Newsies Jr., and after a brief intermission, Annie Jr. You won't want to miss out on all the fun!
Chris Low Band
Chris Low Band
Enjoy some of the best country music around when the Chris Low Band plays Pivovar on Friday night.
Clean Slate
Clean Slate
Hear all your favorite hits from the '70s to the '90s with Clean Slate at Fuzzy's in Hewitt.
Touch of Grey
Touch of Grey
Crowd favorite Touch of Grey brings classic rock standards back to Fuzzy's on Friday night.
First Friday Market
First Friday Market
When it's First Friday, Cultivate's monthly market returns, featuring local vendors, artists, and live music. This event is free and open to the public.
Night Market on Webster
Night Market on Webster
Inspired by the vibrancy of street food and performances, this night market features: Live music Food vendors Artisan vendors Kids activities Local businesses Basically, it's fun for the whole family!
Joel & Deon Q
Joel & Deon Q
Wind down after a long week with a cocktail and the music of Joel and Deon Q at Stay Classy on First Friday.
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Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival
The Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival continues with movie showings and events around the city: Inaugural Pitch Fest, Waco Hippodrome Theatre (10 am to 11:30 am) Family Day at the Movies, Waco Hippodrome Theatre (11:30 am to 2 pm) The Power of Fatih, Regal Cinemas-Hollywood Theaters (2 pm to 4 pm) Surviving &…
Joel Wood Band
The Joel Wood Band makes its debut at historic Elk Hall this Saturday, so come out for a fun night of music and dancing. Doors, bar, and kitchen will open at 7 pm, the band plays from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am. (Elk Hall is a cash-only establishment—no cards accepted.)
Karaoke
If you’ve sung at the rest, now you’re ready for the best: Karaoke every Friday and Saturday night from 9 pm to 2 am at the venerable—and venerated!—Chapter 11 club.
Inaugural Cultural Bazaar
Inaugural Cultural Bazaar
New Hope Baptist Church presents its inaugural Cultural Bazaar to promote community involvement through sharing talents and goods. Call (254) 744-5800 or (202) 320-8028 for more info.
Ciderdaze Kickoff Party & Brunch
Ciderdaze Kickoff Party & Brunch
Bishop Cider is helping the Bear kick off Ciderdaze with raffle prizes and kegs of great cider. Plus, La Parrilla is firing up a brunch menu that's sure to fill your belly before the Baylor men's basketball team takes on Texas Tech at noon.
Improv Comedy Show
Improv Comedy Show
You can't just make this stuff up! (Oh, wait... yes, you can!) Every improv show at the Brazos Theatre is completely unscripted and unrehearsed—and always unbelievably funny. Tickets on sale now. And don't forget, this event is BYOB. Rated PG-13.
HOT Native Flute Concert
HOT Native Flute Concert
The first Saturday of each month brings another free concert by Native American flute players across Texas to Art Center Waco. (Plus, before the concert is a gathering of those interested in playing Native flutes or percussion from noon to 12:50 pm.)
Cross Forging Workshop
Cross Forging Workshop
Join Apprentice Bladesmith and Forged in Fire contestant Mark Smith, owner of Mark Smith Knives, on Saturday, February 4, for his Cross Forging Workshop. Learn how to use the coal forge and create a Blacksmith Cross. Only 8 spots are available, so sign up today!
Waco Downtown Farmers Market
Waco Downtown Farmers Market
The Waco Downtown Farmers Market brings in locally grown and produced goods every Saturday to support local farmers and artisans and to enrich the culture of the community. Come join the fun!
Patience
Patience
Presented by Baylor Opera Theatre at Jones Theatre in the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center, Patience is the sixth of fourteen operatic collaborations between composer Arthur Sullivan and librettist W. S. Gilbert. Premiering on April 23, 1881, the operetta is a playful satire on fads, fashion, superficiality, vanity, pretentiousness, and romantic love.
Bohemian Pirates Band
Bohemian Pirates Band
Get out this Saturday night to hear the Bohemian Pirates Band at Twisted Sisters.
Dave Innis
Dave Innis
Get to Stay Class on Saturday night to hear the talented Dave Innis from the legendary Restless Heart.
Rude Ant Karaoke
Rude Ant Karaoke
Karaoke master Tony Lee makes you the star of the show on Saturday night at Papa Joe's.
JD Johnson
JD Johnson
JD Johnson, the original redneck rockstar, plays Hoot's on Saturday, so come out for a few cold beers and let your freak flag fly, y'all!
Cars, Cuts & Cakes
Cars, Cuts & Cakes
It's a morning of cars and coffee to support local businesses. Come out, rain or shine, to see great rides and network.
Learn to Roller Skate
Learn to Roller Skate
Learn the basics of roller skating; balance, rolling, stopping, and fun!—at this skate class. $10 class price includes skate rental and open skate immediately following.
Jeff Guin
Jeff Guin
Make plans to come to the Waco-McLennan County Central Library next Saturday, February 4, from 11 am to noon to hear local historian Sean Sutcliffe interview author Jeff Guinn about his new book, Waco: David Koresh, the Branch Davidians, and a Legacy of Rage. This program is open to the public.
Home Products Show
Home Products Show
The Heart of Texas Builders Association presents the annual Home Products Show. See the latest and greatest offerings for materials, products, and services for the inside and outside of your house. Plus, don't miss your chance to check out the Brazos Valley Muscle Cars on display.
Free Community Shred Event
Free Community Shred Event
Have a lot of papers that need to be shredded and recycled? Just drop them off during this come-and-go event, and HOT Shred will take care of it. Plus, a notarized certificate of destruction is available upon request.
Blue Houdini
Blue Houdini
Longtime Waco favorites Blue Houdini bring the rock, funk, and blues to the Backyard on Saturday night. Doors open at 6 pm; show starts at 8:30 pm.
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Sketch Artist Social Club
Sketch Artist Social Club
Local artists: Come meet make new friends and show off your art. People who love art: Come kick it, munch some donuts and coffee, and check out all the awesome artists of Waco every Sunday
Home Products Show
Home Products Show
The Heart of Texas Builders Association presents the annual Home Products Show. See the latest and greatest offerings for materials, products, and services for the inside and outside of your house. Plus, don't miss your chance to check out the Brazos Valley Muscle Cars on display.
After The Ice Market
After The Ice Market
Last weekend's Skellington Market was a go. But a lot of people who wanted to come decided they just could not risk the storm. So by popular demand, it's another Skellington Market: After The Ice! Come out this Sunday from noon to 4 pm for amazing vendors and entertainment. It's time to get out of…
Newsies Jr. & Annie Jr. Double Feature
Newsies Jr. & Annie Jr. Double Feature
Extended by another weekend, Waco Civic Theatre is excited to offer its first-ever Youth Theatre double feature: Newsies Jr., and after a brief intermission, Annie Jr. You won't want to miss out on all the fun!
Patience (matinee)
Patience (matinee)
Presented by Baylor Opera Theatre at Jones Theatre in the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center, Patience is the sixth of fourteen operatic collaborations between composer Arthur Sullivan and librettist W. S. Gilbert. Premiering on April 23, 1881, the operetta is a playful satire on fads, fashion, superficiality, vanity, pretentiousness, and romantic love.
Waco Association of Wrestling: Welcome to the Party
Waco Association of Wrestling: Welcome to the Party
Get your fill—and then some!—of mayhem, madness, music, and wrestling galore at Powerhouse Paddle Gym on Sunday.
Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night
Hosted by Clinton Bon Slaughter, Lakeside's weekly open mic on Sunday is a veritable who's who of local musicians.
Service Industry Night
Service Industry Night
Join Freight every Sunday for Service Industry Night, featuring $3 wells, $1 off beers, and $5 signature cocktails.
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Skate Skills Camp
Skate Skills Camp
Want to make more friends, get stronger, lose weight, get out the house, get a new hobby, or maybe learn how to skate or rekindle an old skating passion? Come to skate skills camp with Waco Roller Derby on Monday nights from 6 pm to 8 pm on January 30 through February 20. $50 covers…
Microbrew Mondays
Microbrew Mondays
Every Monday night join Freight for: $3 Waco beers $3 Pint of the night $5 Craft beers
Keep Waco Loud Open Mic Night
Keep Waco Loud Open Mic Night
Calling all standup comedians, musicians, rap artists, and spoken word enthusiasts: Keep Waco’s Loud weekly open mic night happens every Monday at Stay Classy. Signups start at 7 pm.
Symphonic Band Concert
Symphonic Band Concert
The Symphonic Band presents a concert under the direction of Dr. Isaiah Odajima. This concert is free and open to the public at Jones Concert Hall in the Glennis McCrary Music Building.
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Likely Stories Reception & Open House
Likely Stories Reception & Open House
One of the truest champions for KWBU has been Jim McKeown, the long-time host of the station's Likely Stories program. Stop by for a moment to help celebrate his retirement at a come-and-go event or even have lunch with KWBU staff and on-air personalities on Tuesday, February 7, from 11 am until 2 pm in…
Roller Hockey Skills Class
Roller Hockey Skills Class
Learn to play roller hockey with skating skills, stick handling, passing, and shooting. Class instructors are from the Waco Roller Hockey inline team with special appearances by Baylor hockey players. All ages and skill levels are welcome. (Basic skating skills will make the class work better for you). $10 class price includes skate rental and…
Beer Garden Yoga
Beer Garden Yoga
Join Brooke Garcia in Brotherwell’s beer garden for instructor-led yoga. Bring your own mat. $10 ticket includes a drink ticket redeemable in the taproom for a beer or non-alcoholic beverage.
Italian Wine Tasting
Italian Wine Tasting
Enjoy an evening of tasting different Italian wines. $50 per person. Call (254) 235-1757 to make your reservation.
Smarty Pints Trivia
Smarty Pints Trivia
Sure, playing Smarty Pints Trivia on Tuesday night is loads of fun, but it also gives you the chance to have some of the best pizza and locally brewed craft beer in Waco.
Towne Tuesday
Towne Tuesday
Head over to The Crying Shame for open mic night at Towne Tuesday to hear original songs by Towne Adams, Jonna Mae, and others.
Fabled’s Book Club: The Bandit Queens
Fabled’s Book Club: The Bandit Queens
Fabled's Book Club will be discussing The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff for its book club meeting on February 7. The book club begins online at 7 pm and a recording will be sent to attendees via email the following day. Register now for this virtual event.
Wind Ensemble Concert
Wind Ensemble Concert
The Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. J. Eric Wilson, presents a concert at Jones Concert Hall in the Glennis McCrary Music Building. This event is free and open to the public
McLennan Choir Concert
McLennan Choir Concert
This McLennan Choir concert is free and open to the public at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Tuesday night.
Booze Clues Trivia
Booze Clues Trivia
The trivia goes on forever—and the craft beer never ends!—at the Bear’s Tuesday night trivia. Earn points, prizes, and the undying respect/enmity of your peers.
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Theology on Tap: Gaynor Yancey
Theology on Tap: Gaynor Yancey
Join St. Alban's Episcopal Church for this four-part series—God in Public—tackling what it means to live out the Christian faith in the public sphere. In Week 3, Baylor professor Gaynor Yancey discusses legacies of care. This is a free event open to the public. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, and the church…
’80s Movie Trivia
’80s Movie Trivia
Are you ready to test your '80s movie trivia knowledge? Gather your best team and meet at Stay Classy on February 8 for a night of trivia, drinks, and maybe even a sneak peak Heathers: The Musical performance. During the event, buy tickets for Heathers at a discounted price, so if you don’t dominate in…
1 Million Cups Waco with Joseph Hester
1 Million Cups Waco with Joseph Hester
Each Wednesday at 1 Million Cups Waco, local startups present their companies to a diverse audience of their peers, mentors, educators, and advisors. This week's guest is Joseph Hester. The culture surrounding 1 Million Cups is that of a supportive, neutral space welcoming entrepreneurs to be open and honest about their businesses and the challenges…
Fabled Story-Time
Fabled Story-Time
Join Fabled for a sweet story-time where your littles will sing songs, use their creativity, and enjoy some truly lovely stories. The beautiful books chosen are perfect for your 2- to 8-year-old children, inspiring them with unique illustrations, lyrical language, and joy-filled stories. No need to RSVP for these story-times, just show up and enjoy…
LGBTQ+ Mixer
LGBTQ+ Mixer
Join Truelove for an evening of community with food, drinks, karaoke, and fun group prompts to do with your friends... and make new ones. This come-and-go event is oriented for everyone to get to know each other in a safe and accepted environment. $5 cover at the door, with all cover proceeds going to charity.…
Music Bingo
Music Bingo
It’s basically a group sing-along that hands out occasional beer prizes. What's not to love?
Name That Tune Music Bingo
Name That Tune Music Bingo
Join Freight every Wednesday night for music bingo from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Each week features different types of music to listen to while you win awesome prizes.
Witty Wednesday BuzzTime Trivia
Witty Wednesday BuzzTime Trivia
You’ve conquered the rest, now try the latest: Hemingway’s Witty Wednesday BuzzTime trivia. Plus, enjoy drink specials all night.
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$3 Thursday College Night
Join Freight each week this spring for $3 Thursday College Night: $3 wells $3 domestic drafts $3 Fireball and peanut butter, and tequila shots $2 Jolly Rancher shots
Jason Bly: Artist Talk & Reception
Jason Bly: Artist Talk & Reception
Join artist Jason Bly as he discusses his work currently hung in the Martin Museum of Art. Bly employs a trompe l’oeil style to combine visual depictions of objects that are everyday, both nostalgic and futuristic at once. Through traditional glazing methods, up to 75 thin layers of color render his works in full detail,…
Community Conversation: Levitt AMP Waco Music Series
Community Conversation: Levitt AMP Waco Music Series
Creative Waco wants to hear from you, Waco! You're invited to join a community conversation about the Levitt AMP Waco Music Series and its impact on the community, share your feedback and find out the many ways you can get involved this year. If you have questions, Creative Waco has answers! Waco is a 2023–2025…
Happy Hour with Dave Innis
Happy Hour with Dave Innis
Chill out at happy hour on Thursdays in January with Restless Heart's Dave Innis from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Bobby Dean & The Timeless Country Band
Bobby Dean & The Timeless Country Band
Get ready for some boot-scootin' good music with Bobby Dean and The Timeless Country Band.
Trivia Night
Trivia Night
It’s time to put beers and brains together for Brotherwell’s Thursday trivia night because every week Waco famous guest hosts bring the freshest facts in town. Teams can win prizes, earn pride points, and enjoy their favorite taproom beers.
Jonna Mae’s Songwriters
Jonna Mae’s Songwriters
Waco’s own Jonna Mae hosts a night of local singer-songwriters playing original tunes. Free admission.
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Karaoke
If you’ve sung at the rest, now you’re ready for the best: Karaoke every Friday and Saturday night from 9 pm to 2 am at the venerable—and venerated!—Chapter 11 club.
Darrell Ray
Darrell Ray
Head to Leroy on Friday night to get your weekend started with music by Darrell "D-Rail" Ray.
Valentine’s Prix Fixe Special
Valentine’s Prix Fixe Special
For Valentine’s, Fish City Grill is offering offer a special, prix fixe couple’s menu featuring two appetizers, two entrees, and one shared dessert for only $49.99. The menu includes either a house salad or a cup of soup—made-from-scratch options include gumbo, crab bisque, clam chowder, or roasted jalapeño—for each diner. Entrée choices include the popular…
Friday Night Dinner
Friday Night Dinner
This specialty Friday night dinner is available for dine-in at Lighthouse starting at 7 pm, pick-up at Barnett’s Public House starting at 4 pm, or local delivery. Menu: Pickled carrots and cucumbers Choice of pear and radish salad with gorgonzola cream and lemon vinaigrette or lentil soup Choice of beef filet with chimichurri or halibut…
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Karaoke
If you’ve sung at the rest, now you’re ready for the best: Karaoke every Friday and Saturday night from 9 pm to 2 am at the venerable—and venerated!—Chapter 11 club.
Cruising the Mediterranean
Cruising the Mediterranean
Join the party to benefit Cultural Arts of Waco. Savour the flavors of a Caprese salad, Tuscan chicken, and shrimp linguine. Relax with wine and live music, and bid on items in the silent auction. Wear your best cruising-style attire, and make this your Valentine's celebration.
Steppin’ Through Time
Steppin’ Through Time
Historic Waco's first-ever Valentine’s sweetheart dance is here. From 1 pm to 4 pm on Saturday, February 11, at the East Terrace House, enjoy refreshments, learn some ballroom steps, and dance to the music of years past. Plus, the Baylor Ballroom Dance Society will be in attendance to help teach the basics. The event will…
Waco Downtown Farmers Market
Waco Downtown Farmers Market
The Waco Downtown Farmers Market brings in locally grown and produced goods every Saturday to support local farmers and artisans and to enrich the culture of the community. Come join the fun!
Cardboard Craze Opening Day
Cardboard Craze Opening Day
Just in time for spring break, the Mayborn is bringing you Cardboard Craze. Guests can dive into the world of cardboard as they play their way through the exhibit, each section devoted to building and creating. Roll up your sleeves to build forts, towers, and mazes out of recycled materials. Runs from February 11 through…
Valentine’s Prix Fixe Special
Valentine’s Prix Fixe Special
For Valentine’s, Fish City Grill is offering offer a special, prix fixe couple’s menu featuring two appetizers, two entrees, and one shared dessert for only $49.99. The menu includes either a house salad or a cup of soup—made-from-scratch options include gumbo, crab bisque, clam chowder, or roasted jalapeño—for each diner. Entrée choices include the popular…
Learn to Roller Skate
Learn to Roller Skate
Learn the basics of roller skating; balance, rolling, stopping, and fun!—at this skate class. $10 class price includes skate rental and open skate immediately following.
Dr Pepper Paranormal Experience
Dr Pepper Paranormal Experience
During the two-hour Paranormal Experience tour at the Dr Pepper Museum, you will get to see a different side of the museum, one that most guests will never experience. For decades, paranormal investigators and museum staff have experienced paranormal activity at the museum such as floating orbs, shadow figures, voices, apparitions, and overwhelming emotions. Ages…
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Sketch Artist Social Club
Sketch Artist Social Club
Local artists: Come meet make new friends and show off your art. People who love art: Come kick it, munch some donuts and coffee, and check out all the awesome artists of Waco every Sunday
Valentine’s Prix Fixe Special
Valentine’s Prix Fixe Special
For Valentine’s, Fish City Grill is offering offer a special, prix fixe couple’s menu featuring two appetizers, two entrees, and one shared dessert for only $49.99. The menu includes either a house salad or a cup of soup—made-from-scratch options include gumbo, crab bisque, clam chowder, or roasted jalapeño—for each diner. Entrée choices include the popular…
Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night
Hosted by Clinton Bon Slaughter, Lakeside's weekly open mic on Sunday is a veritable who's who of local musicians.
Service Industry Night
Service Industry Night
Join Freight every Sunday for Service Industry Night, featuring $3 wells, $1 off beers, and $5 signature cocktails.
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Valentine’s Prix Fixe Special
Valentine’s Prix Fixe Special
For Valentine’s, Fish City Grill is offering offer a special, prix fixe couple’s menu featuring two appetizers, two entrees, and one shared dessert for only $49.99. The menu includes either a house salad or a cup of soup—made-from-scratch options include gumbo, crab bisque, clam chowder, or roasted jalapeño—for each diner. Entrée choices include the popular…
Skate Skills Camp
Skate Skills Camp
Want to make more friends, get stronger, lose weight, get out the house, get a new hobby, or maybe learn how to skate or rekindle an old skating passion? Come to skate skills camp with Waco Roller Derby on Monday nights from 6 pm to 8 pm on January 30 through February 20. $50 covers…
Microbrew Mondays
Microbrew Mondays
Every Monday night join Freight for: $3 Waco beers $3 Pint of the night $5 Craft beers
Keep Waco Loud Open Mic Night
Keep Waco Loud Open Mic Night
Calling all standup comedians, musicians, rap artists, and spoken word enthusiasts: Keep Waco’s Loud weekly open mic night happens every Monday at Stay Classy. Signups start at 7 pm.
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Vintage Valentine’s Night
Vintage Valentine’s Night
This Valentine's Day, enjoy a vintage-themed evening at Anthem STORIES. With your ticket purchase, you will enjoy a prix fixe buffet dinner, complete with multiple courses, a picture-perfect backdrop to capture your night together, live music, and the availability to add wine, beer, and a specialty-designed flower bouquet for your Valentine. $65 per person.
Valentine’s Prix Fixe Special
Valentine’s Prix Fixe Special
For Valentine’s, Fish City Grill is offering offer a special, prix fixe couple’s menu featuring two appetizers, two entrees, and one shared dessert for only $49.99. The menu includes either a house salad or a cup of soup—made-from-scratch options include gumbo, crab bisque, clam chowder, or roasted jalapeño—for each diner. Entrée choices include the popular…
Roller Hockey Skills Class
Roller Hockey Skills Class
Learn to play roller hockey with skating skills, stick handling, passing, and shooting. Class instructors are from the Waco Roller Hockey inline team with special appearances by Baylor hockey players. All ages and skill levels are welcome. (Basic skating skills will make the class work better for you). $10 class price includes skate rental and…
Beer Garden Yoga
Beer Garden Yoga
Join Brooke Garcia in Brotherwell’s beer garden for instructor-led yoga. Bring your own mat. $10 ticket includes a drink ticket redeemable in the taproom for a beer or non-alcoholic beverage.
Dr Pepper Paranormal Experience
Dr Pepper Paranormal Experience
During the two-hour Paranormal Experience tour at the Dr Pepper Museum, you will get to see a different side of the museum, one that most guests will never experience. For decades, paranormal investigators and museum staff have experienced paranormal activity at the museum such as floating orbs, shadow figures, voices, apparitions, and overwhelming emotions. Ages…
Smarty Pints Trivia
Smarty Pints Trivia
Sure, playing Smarty Pints Trivia on Tuesday night is loads of fun, but it also gives you the chance to have some of the best pizza and locally brewed craft beer in Waco.
Towne Tuesday
Towne Tuesday
Head over to The Crying Shame for open mic night at Towne Tuesday to hear original songs by Towne Adams, Jonna Mae, and others.
Booze Clues Trivia
Booze Clues Trivia
The trivia goes on forever—and the craft beer never ends!—at the Bear’s Tuesday night trivia. Earn points, prizes, and the undying respect/enmity of your peers.
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Theology on Tap: Daniel Lee Hill
Theology on Tap: Daniel Lee Hill
Join St. Alban's Episcopal Church for this four-part series—God in Public—tackling what it means to live out the Christian faith in the public sphere. In Week 4, Truett Seminary professor Gaynor Yancey discusses abolitionist Maria Stewart and cultivating pockets of civic virtue. This is a free event open to the public. Food and drinks will…
1 Million Cups Waco
1 Million Cups Waco
Each Wednesday at 1 Million Cups Waco, local startups present their companies to a diverse audience of their peers, mentors, educators, and advisors. The culture surrounding 1 Million Cups is that of a supportive, neutral space welcoming entrepreneurs to be open and honest about their businesses and the challenges they face.
Fabled Story-Time
Fabled Story-Time
Join Fabled for a sweet story-time where your littles will sing songs, use their creativity, and enjoy some truly lovely stories. The beautiful books chosen are perfect for your 2- to 8-year-old children, inspiring them with unique illustrations, lyrical language, and joy-filled stories. No need to RSVP for these story-times, just show up and enjoy…
Music Bingo
Music Bingo
It’s basically a group sing-along that hands out occasional beer prizes. What's not to love?
Name That Tune Music Bingo
Name That Tune Music Bingo
Join Freight every Wednesday night for music bingo from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Each week features different types of music to listen to while you win awesome prizes.