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Memorial Day Open Jam
Memorial Day Open Jam
The Music Association of Central Texas (MACT) sponsors this open jam at Freight Bar, so bring your instrument or play one of theirs. Meet MACT members and learn more about what they do. All skill levels and genres are welcome.
Spring Festival 2023
Spring Festival 2023
Mark your calendars for Spring at the Farm from May 13 through June 11 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (and Memorial Day). Enjoy live music, fields of beautiful you-pick sunflowers and zinnias, 20+ farm activities, and the famous fresh-squeezed lemonades. There is something everyone will enjoy at the farm: Over 5 acres of beautiful flower…
Memorial Day Mudbug Madness
Memorial Day Mudbug Madness
Memorial Day is right around the corner and Fish City Grill is celebrating with a little mudbug madness as three pounds of steamed Louisiana crawfish with all the fixings are just $21. Additionally, guests can order $3 domestic bottled beer and $6 Gold margaritas all day long.
Memorial Day Carillon Concert
Memorial Day Carillon Concert
Bring your own chair to St. Alban's lawn and enjoy a mixture of patriotic hymns and a military medley honoring the fallen.
Trivia Night
Trivia Night
Featuring an assortment of delicious questions and awesome prizes, Monday means trivia with Slap Stix at Lakeside.
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Tinker Tuesday
Tinker Tuesday
On Tuesdays, drop by the Mayborn Design Den from 10 am until noon to design (and redesign) something new. This program is included in the price of admission. Mayborn Museum members and Baylor University students receive free admission.
Paint-n-Sip
Paint-n-Sip
Join Blue Dog for a step-by-step paint party, led by Shannon Hudson of Painted Gipsy Events, and paint a vibrant vase of spring flowers. $35/person includes a two-hour class and a 16x20 canvas to take home.
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!
Poker Tournament
Poker Tournament
Registration is free with additional poker chip incentives available with food purchases, so come thirsty, hungry, and ready to play some poker.
Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox
Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox
Jennifer Pisarcik and Jon Fox perform on the Di Campli's patio on Tuesday night. Reservations recommended.
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 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.
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.
Village Wednesdays
Village Wednesdays
Join the Mayborn each Wednesday to experience hands-on history in the historic village. Included in the price of admission to the museum. Baylor University students and museum members receive free admission.
Bridge Street Farmers Market
Bridge Street Farmers Market
You're invited to the Bridge Street Farmers Market, the Waco Downtown Farmers Market's second weekly farmers market on Wednesday evenings from 5 pm to 8 pm.
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?
Trivia Night
Trivia Night
Are you ready to put all of your random knowledge to the test? Join Stay Classy every Wednesday night at 7:30 pm in downtown Waco for a night of trivia, with a range of categories to suit all interests—from pop culture to history, sports to science, and everything in-between.
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.
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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
Shakespeare at the Bar
Shakespeare at the Bar
Calling all bards and beer lovers! What could be better than Shakespeare at the bar? Join Fabled and Wild Imaginings on June 1 from 7 pm to 8 pm for an evening of Shakespeare sonnets, drinks, and fun. Wild Imaginings will be performing sonnets from their upcoming Shakespeare at the Park production as well as…
Virtual Public Meeting: Lions Park Revitalization Project
Virtual Public Meeting: Lions Park Revitalization Project
Provide feedback about the revitalization of Lions Park via Zoom on Thursday, June 1, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Advance registration is required. (Can't make it? Take the community survey.)
Pre-Opening Events
Pre-Opening Events
It's taco time as Velvet Taco Waco is opening soon, and you're invited to an exclusive first look at private VIP dining events to break in the kitchen and for you to get some free Velvet Taco. (Plus, you'll get to see the amazing space!) Space is limited, so make a reservation to get your…
Waco Brew Theology: Neopaganism
Waco Brew Theology: Neopaganism
A neopagan—or the modern pagan—is reconstructing in some way the religions and mythos of cultures that have long lost their cultural dominance in the West. The modern pagan movement is incredibly diverse, but there are a few things that make it truly unique. Paganism is broad, dynamic, and ever-changing. But why is it so popular?
Keaton Nail
Keaton Nail
If you're a fan of acoustic country music, don't miss Keaton Nail at Barnett's on Thursday night.
Thirsty Thursday Karaoke
Thirsty Thursday Karaoke
Become the star of the show on Thursday night at 308 with karaoke, hosted by Tony Lee.
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.
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Sun’s Out Fun’s Out
Don't miss Truelove's summer kickoff party with live music by Smooth Nature at 8 pm, tiki drinks, and a DJ. Summer dress-up is encouraged (but, sorry, no coconut bras!).
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.
Pride & Joy
Pride & Joy
Get down with some real, hardcore electric blues by Pride & Joy this Friday night at Twisted Sisters.
John Dempsy with Waves In April
John Dempsy with Waves In April
John Dempsy returns to the Backyard stage on Friday night. Rockers Waves In April open. Doors open at 6 pm; show starts at 8:30 pm.
Fleetwood X
Fleetwood X
Fleetwood X is a group of seasoned and talented DFW musicians dedicated to bringing the look, sound, and funky vibe of Fleetwood Mac. The band portrays '70s Fleetwood Mac, performing the most-loved hits such as "Dreams," "Don’t Stop," "Go Your Own Way," and "The Chain," and transports you back to those early years when the…
The Ballou’s Cats
The Ballou’s Cats
Enjoy a Friday night with cold beer, mixed drinks, great food, and even better live music by The Ballou's Cats.
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.
JD Johnson
JD Johnson
Head to Leroy for an evening of acoustic country music on Friday with JD Johnson, the original redneck rock star.
Aaron LaCombe & Kent Klaras
Aaron LaCombe & Kent Klaras
Singer-songwriter Aaron LaCombe plays Segovia with Kent Klaras on Friday night.
Shakespeare in the Park: Julius Caesar
Shakespeare in the Park: Julius Caesar
The goal of Wild Imaginings' Shakespeare in the Park is to bring the bard's classic works to life in a fresh way, making them relatable to all who come and see them. This year, see Julius Caesar presented as a modern-day feminist story, and instead of being set in the halls of ancient Rome, this…
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2-Year Anniversary Tiki Party
Time flies when you're having fun, but this Saturday night marks Hemingway's second anniversary... so come help celebrate at a tiki party starting at 8 pm with drink specials and more!
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.
All-Star Summer Kickoff Concert
Help celebrate Ryan "Big-R" Morales' birthday with performances by Texas Joe, Marti Rebel, Pirscription, and many others.
2023 Levitt AMP Waco Music Series: Sioux Young with Smooth Nature
2023 Levitt AMP Waco Music Series: Sioux Young with Smooth Nature
The sixth of 10 weekly concerts in the 2023 Levitt AMP Waco Music Series features live music by Sioux Young, Smooth Nature, and more. Each concert features original songs by local, regional, and national performers and highlights a variety of genres, local vendors, food trucks, a family fun zone, and local artists. Market and activity…
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!
A Night Out with Bedtime Stories, Rad Dragon & Boneless Estate
A Night Out with Bedtime Stories, Rad Dragon & Boneless Estate
It's a quadruple lineup of music when A Night Out, Bedtime Stories, Rad Dragon, and Boneless Estate play Undercroft. $10. Doors open at 7 pm. BYOB.
Collin James Band
Collin James Band
The Collin James Band rocks Barnett’s on Saturday night. Enjoy live rock, country, and '80s music with food and drinks in downtown Waco. No cover.
Tribute Night with Dave Innis
Tribute Night with Dave Innis
Join Stay Classy in downtown Waco on Saturday night for live music and nostalgia as Dave Innis from the renowned band Restless Heart brings you music from icons such as Tina Turner, Gordon Lightfoot, and Christine McVie. Prepare to sing along and relive the magic of chart-topping classics that have left an indelible mark on…
Shakespeare in the Park: Julius Caesar
Shakespeare in the Park: Julius Caesar
The goal of Wild Imaginings' Shakespeare in the Park is to bring the bard's classic works to life in a fresh way, making them relatable to all who come and see them. This year, see Julius Caesar presented as a modern-day feminist story, and instead of being set in the halls of ancient Rome, this…
Kyle Mathis
Kyle Mathis
Kyle Mathis returns to Waco to play at Segovia Wine Bar, downtown Waco's hottest new live music hotspot.
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Sunday Funday
Sunday Funday
Warm up those vocals and join Barnett’s for Sunday Funday with karaoke and brunch because with brunch this good, it’ll make you want to sing. Enjoy brunch and cocktails from 10 am to 2pm, live music on the patio by Lucas Jon Turner starting at noon, and karaoke at 4 pm.
Spring Festival 2023
Spring Festival 2023
Mark your calendars for Spring at the Farm from May 13 through June 11 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (and Memorial Day). Enjoy live music, fields of beautiful you-pick sunflowers and zinnias, 20+ farm activities, and the famous fresh-squeezed lemonades. There is something everyone will enjoy at the farm: Over 5 acres of beautiful flower…
Parker’s Market
Parker’s Market
Head to the Lee Lockwood Library and Museum this weekend for the annual Parker's Market to benefit Central Texas Veterans. This indoor market will feature handcrafted items of all types, baked goods, jewelry, boutique clothing, and much more.
Goth Girl Car Wash
Goth Girl Car Wash
Pull up your dead sled or monster truck to the Goth Girl Car Wash, and for just 10 bucks, they'll have your ride looking like it came back from the dead. (And remember: please tip your goths!)
Family Exhibit Day with Ty Nathan Clark
Family Exhibit Day with Ty Nathan Clark
Join Art Center Waco for an all-age gallery talk led by Ty Nathan Clark, whose artwork is featured in the current Of Warm Impermanence exhibit that runs through July 22, along with the work of his friend and fellow artist Vy Ngo. The talk will be followed by a fun, relaxed, hands-on art lesson. $5…
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.
Sunday Funday
Sunday Funday
Take your Sunday Funday to the next level at Coach's xXx Smoke with a DJ spinning tunes from 6 pm to 9 pm.
Service Industry Night
Service Industry Night
Join Freight every Sunday for Service Industry Night, featuring $3 wells, $1 off beers, and $5 signature cocktails.
Shakespeare in the Park: Julius Caesar
Shakespeare in the Park: Julius Caesar
The goal of Wild Imaginings' Shakespeare in the Park is to bring the bard's classic works to life in a fresh way, making them relatable to all who come and see them. This year, see Julius Caesar presented as a modern-day feminist story, and instead of being set in the halls of ancient Rome, this…
4 events,
Mystery Monday with Sheryl Victorian
Mystery Monday with Sheryl Victorian
This summer, you're invited to Mystery Mondays at the Mayborn when a special guest from the Waco community reads a mystery. This week's guest is Waco Police Chief Sheryl Victorian (with her police canine!). Included with general admission.
Monday Funday with Madstone
Monday Funday with Madstone
This week, Hemingway's Monday Funday features music by southern-fried rockers Madstone and food from Le's Kitchen.
Trivia Night
Trivia Night
Featuring an assortment of delicious questions and awesome prizes, Monday means trivia with Slap Stix at Lakeside.
8 events,
Tinker Tuesday
Tinker Tuesday
On Tuesdays, drop by the Mayborn Design Den from 10 am until noon to design (and redesign) something new. This program is included in the price of admission. Mayborn Museum members and Baylor University students receive free admission.
Haiti Sponsorship Party
Haiti Sponsorship Party
It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes the sponsorship of a children's school to impact a village. Learn more about Mission Waco's school sponsorship program in Haiti and how your donation can affect the lives of children there. Email your RSVP to cclark@missionwaco.org.
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
Tuesday night means instructor-led yoga in Brotherwell’s beer garden. 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 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.
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.
13 events,
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.
Bridge Street Farmers Market
Bridge Street Farmers Market
You're invited to the Bridge Street Farmers Market, the Waco Downtown Farmers Market's second weekly farmers market on Wednesday evenings from 5 pm to 8 pm.
Live Figure Drawing
Live Figure Drawing
Join Cultivate 7twelve for live figure drawing sessions led by Hope & Harper Art. Sessions will be short pose, beginning with short gesture poses for the first 30 minutes, then increasing in length through the session (with short breaks throughout). While these sessions are not instructed, artists will be in the company of like-minded creators,…
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!
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?
Trivia Night
Trivia Night
Are you ready to put all of your random knowledge to the test? Join Stay Classy every Wednesday night at 7:30 pm in downtown Waco for a night of trivia, with a range of categories to suit all interests—from pop culture to history, sports to science, and everything in-between.
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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
Stars Over Texas Jamboree: Legends of Country
Stars Over Texas Jamboree: Legends of Country
This month's Stars Over Texas Jamboree: Legends of Country features special guests Jim Guest, Danny Ragland, Larry Burgin, and Richard Paul Thomas, as well as the Stars Over Texas Jamboree Band and cast, including The Brazos Valley Cloggers.
June’s Discovery Activity: Cloud Spotter
June’s Discovery Activity: Cloud Spotter
Join Urban REAP on Thursday through Saturday this week during its open hours to create a fun and educational activity. Clouds tell us so much about what weather we may experience, and this activity is a quick, easy, and fun way to learn more about them. Free and open to all ages.
Happy Hour with Dave Innis
Happy Hour with Dave Innis
Chill out at happy hour on Thursdays with Restless Heart's Dave Innis from 5 pm to 7 pm.
903 Brewers Pint Night
903 Brewers Pint Night
Buy a pint of 903 Brewers craft beer, and keep the glass... while supplies last.
30th Birthday Party
30th Birthday Party
Cameron Park Zoo's 30th birthday party takes place on Thursday, June 8, from 6 pm to 10 pm. The animals will be in their habitats until 7:30 pm, ready to celebrate with your family, and activities for kids include karaoke, a giant bubble machine, train rides, and inflatables. Enjoy music from The Morticians from 8…
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.
The Order of the Owl: A Ruinous Fate
The Order of the Owl: A Ruinous Fate
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 A Ruinous Fate by Kaylie Smith. Readers will meet three…
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.
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.