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Pet Photos with Easter Bunny
Pet Photos with Easter Bunny
Four-legged family members want to see the Easter Bunny too! You're invited to the Easter Bunny's Garden for pet photos with the Easter Bunny at Richland Mall. Visits are always free, with photo packages available for purchase. Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are recommended.
Monday Funday with Suede
Monday Funday with Suede
Monday Funday returns to Hemingway's this week, featuring live music by Suede and guest food trucks Le's Kitchen and Churros Time.
Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan: Brothers in Blues
Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan: Brothers in Blues
Blues lovers get a real treat on Monday night when the documentary Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan: Brothers in Blues screens at the Hippodrome.
Bachelor Monday
Bachelor Monday
Every Monday night of this season of The Bachelor , join Freight for: $5 Froze, White Claw, and Truly $3 Wine Bachelor Bingo
Trivia Night
Trivia Night
Featuring an assortment of delicious questions and awesome prizes, Monday means trivia with Slap Stix at Lakeside.
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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Dave Innis’s Tuesday Night Piano Happy Hour
Dave Innis’s Tuesday Night Piano Happy Hour
Ask and you shall receive: Dave Innis's Piano Happy Hour is now on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 5 pm to 7 pm at Stay Classy. Enjoy happy hour and crazy good entertainment from Dave Innis himself singing all of your favorite hits. It's the perfect mid-week pick-me-up!
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.
Books & Brews: The Reading List
Books & Brews: The Reading List
This month, the Waco-McLennan County Library's traveling book club visits Waco Ale Co. to discuss The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams.
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 Open Mic
Towne Tuesday Open Mic
Head over to The Crying Shame for open mic night at Towne Tuesday to hear original songs by Towne Adams, Jonna Mae, and others.
Devil’s River Whiskey Tasting
Devil’s River Whiskey Tasting
Devil's River reps will be at Barnett's to go over the history of their distillery and teach about several of their Texas whiskies while you taste them. This event is free to Texas Whiskey Society Members and $25 for non-members. (Anyone who signs up for TWS on the evening of this event will get the…
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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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…
Bridge Street Farmers Market
Bridge Street Farmers Market
You're invited to the launch of the Bridge Street Farmers Market! Starting March 29, the Waco Downtown Farmers Market is hosting a second weekly farmers market on Wednesday evenings from 5 pm to 8 pm. Plus, this week enjoy live music by Eric and Thomas Unplugged.
Office Hours After Hours
Office Hours After Hours
All March long, the Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is having Office Hours After Hours at Stay Classy, starting at 5 pm. Join Andrea Kosar, president of the Hispanic Chamber, to chat with experts from the Chamber and learn about small business resources, Chamber resources, tips on marketing, networking, or just getting plugged in. Plus,…
Wild Wednesday
Wild Wednesday
With nicer weather here, Wild Wednesdays, a guided hiking program, is back at Cameron Park. Come to the kickoff hike on March 22. It's free to participate, and those who attend the first hike will receive a special gift. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and two park rangers will be onsite to offer…
Live Figure Drawing
Live Figure Drawing
Join Cultivate 7twelve for live figure drawing sessions led by Hope & Harper Art on every other Wednesday and the second Sunday of each month. Sessions will be short pose, beginning with short gesture poses for the first 30 minutes, then increasing in length through the session (with a short breaks throughout). While these sessions…
Trivia Night
Trivia Night
Hosted by everybody's favorite local comics Slap Stix, head to Fuzzy's in Hewitt for trivia on Wednesday night.
Music Bingo
Music Bingo
It’s basically a group sing-along that hands out occasional beer prizes. What's not to love?
Open Mic Night with James Hollingsworth
Open Mic Night with James Hollingsworth
Local country singer extraordinaire James Hollingsworth hosts the weekly open mic night at Last Chance.
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.
Athena
Athena
Athena, presented at the Mabee Theatre in the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Building, is the story of Mary Wallace and Athena, who are brave, seventeen, and training for the Junior Olympics in fencing. They practice together, they compete against each other, and they spend their lives together. And they wish they were friends. (This show contains strong…
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.
CTJS Jazz Jam
CTJS Jazz Jam
The Central Texas Jazz Society has its monthly jazz jam with the Chuck Jennings Quartet as the house band at Stay Classy on Wednesday night. If you're a player, get ready to bring it. If you're a fan, prepare yourself to hear some of the best musicians around.
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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
Likely Stories Reception
Likely Stories Reception
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 Thursday, March 30, from 11 am until 2 pm in…
Escalando
Escalando
¡Ya regresamos! Y queremos escucharlos a ustedes. Únase a nosotros mientras miramos y planeamos hacia adelante. Escalando is an initiative of the Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Waco, which offers ongoing seminars where basic business topics are covered. The objective is to offer resources that historically haven't been made available to the Hispanic business…
A. Van Jordan
A. Van Jordan
A. Van Jordan gives a reading of his poetry in Bennett Auditorium at the Draper Academic Building as part of Baylor University's 29th annual Beall Poetry Festival. Admission is free.
2024 Eclipse Town Hall Meeting
2024 Eclipse Town Hall Meeting
You're invited to the Brazos Ballroom at the Waco Convention Center for a town hall meeting about prepartions for the 2024 eclipse in Waco. Learn about the event happening on April 8, 2024, and how you can participate. For more information, call (254) 750-5810.
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.
Athena
Athena
Athena, presented at the Mabee Theatre in the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Building, is the story of Mary Wallace and Athena, who are brave, seventeen, and training for the Junior Olympics in fencing. They practice together, they compete against each other, and they spend their lives together. And they wish they were friends. (This show contains strong…
Native Gardens
Native Gardens
In Native Gardens, a high-powered lawyer named Pablo and his very pregnant, doctoral candidate wife Tania have just purchased their dream home in the suburbs of Washington D.C. It’s a bit of a fixer-upper, but luckily Tania is a brilliant gardener and plans to transform their outdoor space into a beautiful native garden. Their new…
Die Fledermaus
Die Fledermaus
Die Fledermaus (or The Bat), an operetta originally written in German, will be performed by the McLennan Opera in English with a full orchestra at the Ball Performing Arts Center. Theatre tickets are $8–10. Senior, student, and alumni discounts are available. Email boxoffice@mclennan.edu or call (254) 299-8200 for tickets.
C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up and Further In
C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up and Further In
Award-winning actor Max McLean's tour de force performance captures C.S. Lewis' magnetic personality, astonishing eloquence, and laugh-out-loud wit to create an onstage experience venturing deep into the soul of one of the most influential thinkers of the past century.
The Old Friends Band
The Old Friends Band
When it's Thursday night, head to Sul Ross for good country music and dancing. This week features The Old Friends Band.
Castle & Key Gin Blending Class
Castle & Key Gin Blending Class
Come to Barnett's and blend your own gin! A Castle & Key Distillery rep will be available with different distillates to create a gin perfect for you. After everyone is done blending their gins, the best one will be chosen, and the winner will win a bottle (or two) of Castle and Key gin. Plus,…
The Order of the Owl: Under the Never Sky
The Order of the Owl: Under the Never Sky
The Order of the Owl is a Young Adult book club led by one of Fabled's book buyers, Avery Shelburne. The YA book club gathers for the purpose of sharing ideas and perspectives related to the books read and celebrating YA authors. Next up is Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi. Readers will meet…
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.
Lee Jamison
Lee Jamison
East Texas-based artist Lee Jamison's stunning landscapes depict the culture and nature of the East Texas Piney Woods. His newest exhibit, Ode to East Texas, at the Mayborn is centered around "place," blending the human experience with the natural. On March 30, join the Mayborn for a conversation and book signing with Lee Jamison at…
Trivia Night
Trivia Night
Hosted by everybody's favorite local comics Slap Stix, head to Fuzzy's in downtown Waco for trivia on Thursday night.
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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.
Sanger Heights Blues Allstars
Sanger Heights Blues Allstars
The Sanger Heights Blues Allstars return to Stay Classy for another night of great music, so pull up a chair, order a cocktail, and have a good time.
Baylor Alumnae: Leading Texas Libraries
Baylor Alumnae: Leading Texas Libraries
Lori Fogleman will interview Baylor alumnae Mary Woodard, president of the Texas Library Association, and Gloria Meraz, director and librarian for the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, as they share the impact of Baylor on their careers, the current state of libraries and the effect on education, and the future of Texas libraries. A…
Die Fledermaus
Die Fledermaus
Die Fledermaus (or The Bat), an operetta originally written in German, will be performed by the McLennan Opera in English with a full orchestra at the Ball Performing Arts Center. Theatre tickets are $8–10. Senior, student, and alumni discounts are available. Email boxoffice@mclennan.edu or call (254) 299-8200 for tickets.
Roger Creager with Hayden Baker
Roger Creager with Hayden Baker
Roger Creager returns to the Backyard stage on Friday night. Hayden Baker opens. Doors open at 6 pm; show starts at 8:30 pm.
Best of Both: Southern Soul & Comedy Tour
Best of Both: Southern Soul & Comedy Tour
Hosted by Celebrity The Comedian, the Best of Both: Southern Soul and Comedy Tour features Cupid, JJ Williamson, Rashawn Williams, Jus Epik, Lamar Jones, Onterio Linville, and DJ BMW. Doors open at 7 pm; show starts at 8 pm.
Sean Anderson & Friends
Sean Anderson & Friends
Sean Anderson and Friends debut at Twisted Sisters... and whether you're into soul, funk, or R&B, they have something for everyone.
Calibre 50 with Banda Carnaval & Cuarto de Milla
Calibre 50 with Banda Carnaval & Cuarto de Milla
Enjoy a night of Norteño-Banda music with Calibre 50 at Smiley's Night Club. Banda Carnaval and Cuarto de Milla open.
Athena
Athena
Athena, presented at the Mabee Theatre in the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Building, is the story of Mary Wallace and Athena, who are brave, seventeen, and training for the Junior Olympics in fencing. They practice together, they compete against each other, and they spend their lives together. And they wish they were friends. (This show contains strong…
Native Gardens
Native Gardens
In Native Gardens, a high-powered lawyer named Pablo and his very pregnant, doctoral candidate wife Tania have just purchased their dream home in the suburbs of Washington D.C. It’s a bit of a fixer-upper, but luckily Tania is a brilliant gardener and plans to transform their outdoor space into a beautiful native garden. Their new…
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 Whiskey House starting at 4 pm, or local delivery. Menu: Roasted artichokes, lemon, fresh thyme, and olive oil Choice of strawberry and rhubarb salad, with mint and toasted hazelnuts, or ginger and carrot soup, with cilantro and…
Springtime Sober Social
Springtime Sober Social
Join the Susan L. Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery as it closes out Keith Kusler's exhibition Tight as the Corner at the gallery's first-ever sober social with blueberry mint lemonade, sparkling water, and light bites. It will also be a great opportunity to pick up your very own Kusler original or print.
254 Showcase (SOLD OUT)
254 Showcase (SOLD OUT)
It's local's night with the Deep in the Heart Film Festival at Texas Music Cafe. Check out some Central Texas–made short films, meet the filmmakers, and celebrate the indie movie scene in Waco.
March Wine Club Dinner
March Wine Club Dinner
Valley Mills Vineyards' monthly Wine Club dinner features Rio Bravos for a dinner you don't want to miss. Members only.
Spring Carnival
Spring Carnival
Kenny's Funland spring carnival comes to the Extraco Events Center from March 29 through April 9. Monday–Friday: 6 pm to 10 pm Saturday–Sunday: 3 pm to 11 pm No admission fee. $1 for each ticket (typically 3–5 tickets per ride). $25 armbands.
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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.
Tejano Night with Grupo Rumores
Tejano Night with Grupo Rumores
Get ready for a night of great Tejano music straight from Austin, Texas, with Grupo Rumores. $15 before 9 pm and $20 after. Call (254) 206-6040 for more info and table reservations.
The Unlikely Candidates with Jane Leo
The Unlikely Candidates with Jane Leo
Texas indie rock band The Unlikely Candidates play Common Grounds with Jane Leo opening.
Zak Webb Band
Zak Webb Band
The Texas Music Cafe presents another can't-miss show in downtown Waco when the Zak Webb Band performs on Saturday night.
