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Service Industry Sunday
Clicks is rewarding all of Waco's service industry heroes for their tireless efforts with free pool from 7 pm to closing every Sunday.
Neal Family Vineyards Wine Dinner
Neal Family Vineyards Wine Dinner
Oak & Ivy is excited to announce a very special evening with owner and winemaking evangelist Mark Neal of Neal Family Vineyards with a three-course dinner—seasonal salad, 10 oz. NY strip with grilled asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes, and NY-style cheesecake—paired with Neal Family wines. Tickets are $65 per person plus tax and gratuity.
13th Annual Traveling Ofrenda
13th Annual Traveling Ofrenda
Cultural Arts of Waco invites you to the 13th Annual Traveling Ofrenda. This Day of the Dead celebration features the work of Rocio Ramirez Landoll and other guest artists from 9 am to 9 pm on Sunday, October 29, to Sunday, November 5. And through November 2, enjoy the nightly candle lighting at 6:30 pm.…
Monday Storytime
Monday Storytime
On Mondays at 10:30 am, drop in for storytime and crafts geared toward kids 5 and under. Storytime is included in general admission.
Wild Imaginings Children’s Theater Class
Wild Imaginings Children’s Theater Class
Wild Imagings' fall theater class for kids begins on Monday, September 18, and meets every Monday and Thursday from 4:30 pm to 6 pm, culminating with performances of A Seussified Christmas Carol on December 2 and 3. Throughout the class, students will have the opportunity to hone their acting skills, learn confidence onstage, learn how…
Monday Funday with Cuzzo’s
Monday Funday with Cuzzo’s
It's likely to be a little chilly for live music outside this week, but Hemingway's Monday Funday still features local food truck Cuzzo's and $3.50 well drinks to warm you up.
Wild Imaginings Playwriting Class
Wild Imaginings Playwriting Class
Beginning October, 16, Wild Imaginings presents this three-week playwriting class on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. All participants will write their own 10-minute play by the end of the class. On November 12, there will be a showcase in which all plays are fully produced for a Waco audience.
Karaoke Mondays
Karaoke Mondays
Every Monday, come out for karaoke fun from 7 pm to 10 pm with K and S Entertainment.
A Cappella Choir Concert
A Cappella Choir Concert
Baylor's A Cappella Choir performs at Jones Concert Hall in the Glennis McCrary Music Building. This event is free and open to the public.
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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Free Halloween Uber, Lyft & Cab Rides
The Zimmerman Law Firm is proud to present its free holiday ride-sharing cab ride program. If you decide to go out and drink over Halloween make the responsible choice and take an Uber, Lyft, or cab ride home and get reimbursed for the ride home. Visit The Zimmerman Law Firm for details about this program.
Halloween Party
Join Freight for a night of costume contests, drink specials, and more to celebrate Halloween.
13th Annual Traveling Ofrenda
13th Annual Traveling Ofrenda
Cultural Arts of Waco invites you to the 13th Annual Traveling Ofrenda. This Day of the Dead celebration features the work of Rocio Ramirez Landoll and other guest artists from 9 am to 9 pm on Sunday, October 29, to Sunday, November 5. And through November 2, enjoy the nightly candle lighting at 6:30 pm.…
Halloween Costume Contest
Halloween Costume Contest
Join K&W's Bar & Grill on Tuesday, October 31, for a spooktacular night! Dress to impress and you could walk away with some wicked cash prizes.
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat
Join McLennan Community College for its annual—and free!—family-friendly Halloween event with candy, giveaways, games, and more.
Fur vs. Fangs
Fur vs. Fangs
Fabled’s first YA Halloween party is afoot on Tuesday, October 31, so grab a friend or partner and buddy up for the chance to win a spooky basket of prizes. Kicking off at 7 pm, the relay competition will start with twelve pairs ($10 entry per pair) competing in a “Bloody Jello" race, a “Blood…
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.
McLennan Madness
McLennan Madness
Enjoy fun for the whole family as McLennan Community College kicks off its 2023–24 athletic year: Dancer and basketball player introductions 3-point and dunk contests Performances by the MCC Dance Company and other MCC athletes Free t-shirts, posters, schedule cards, and magnets Food trucks
Halloween Organ Concert
Halloween Organ Concert
Organ students present the annual Halloween Organ Concert at Jones Concert Hall in the Glennis McCrary Music Building. This event is free and open to the public.
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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Día de Muertos Craft Night
Día de Muertos Craft Night
Enjoy free crafts Día de Muertos crafts with Hammer & Stain every Wednesday night at Freight along with wine and whiskey drink specials, a pet ofrenda, and more.
The Meetup
The Meetup
The Meetup has taken place of 1 Million Cups Waco at Startup Waco. The Meetup is a weekly event that focuses on educating and helping local entrepreneurs in the Waco community to learn and create community with other business owners to support each other to collectively make Waco a place where everyone wants to help…
13th Annual Traveling Ofrenda
13th Annual Traveling Ofrenda
Cultural Arts of Waco invites you to the 13th Annual Traveling Ofrenda. This Day of the Dead celebration features the work of Rocio Ramirez Landoll and other guest artists from 9 am to 9 pm on Sunday, October 29, to Sunday, November 5. And through November 2, enjoy the nightly candle lighting at 6:30 pm.…
Story Time: Reptiles!
Story Time: Reptiles!
Join the Cameron Park Zoo for an educational adventure through reading books and seeing the zoo's reptile animal ambassadors. Story Time is included with admission. Readings at 10 am and 11 am.
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…
Indigenous ACE
Indigenous ACE
Join the Mayborn for an encore performance by Indigenous ACE (arts, culture, and education) from the Indigenous Cultures Institute in San Antonio. Featuring traditional dancers, musicians, and singers plus explanations of traditions, this group includes men, women, and children and represents several tribes (Saponi, Comanche, Apache, Alabama-Coushatta, Chickasaw, Navajo, and Wastec). This program is free…
Pint Night Wednesdays & Karaoke
Pint Night Wednesdays & Karaoke
Join Barnett's every Wednesday for pint night, featuring local and Texas-based breweries, plus karaoke from 7 pm to 10 pm and great food and drink specials: Buy the featured beer, and keep the pint glass. Happy hour from 4 pm to 6 pm featuring $5 bites—bacon date candy, signature deviled eggs, pimento cheese spread, and…
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!
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$3 Thursday College Night with DJ Euby
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 Plus, DJ Euby provides the music starting at 10 pm.
Conectar–Connect: Serving Your Community
Conectar–Connect: Serving Your Community
The Hispanic Leaders' Network (HLN) presents a Conectar-Connect session featuring a conversation with individuals from local non-profit organizations committed to serving the Hispanic/Latino community: Inspiracion, La Puerta, Greater Waco Legal Services, American Gateways, and the Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. This panel discussion will be moderated by HLN’s Dr. Barbara Baggerly-Hinojosa.
Keston Fall Lecture: Michaela Kufová
Keston Fall Lecture: Michaela Kufová
The Keston Center for Religion, Politics, and Society and the J.M. Dawson Institute of Church-State Studies at Baylor University proudly welcome Michaela Kufová to present the 2023 Keston Fall Lecture: "War, Music, and Dissonance: A Czechoslovak Case Study." Using Czech history as a backdrop, Kufová will explore the relationships and impact of music on war…
KWBU Meet-Up
KWBU Meet-Up
The KWBU Community Advisory Council invites you to share an evening with the KWBU community of listeners, members, and staff. Come for the company, stay for the incredible selection of wines on offer at Segovia, and raise a glass to YOU, the many friends of Waco's Public Radio station.
Sidney Thompson
Sidney Thompson
Fabled hosts Sidney Thompson as he discusses The Forsaken and the Dead, the third and final installment in his Bass Reeves trilogy and soon-to-be Paramount+ miniseries. RSVP online.
Nativity Open House
Nativity Open House
The Nativity Open House features nativity scenes from around the world and other seasonal items. Light refreshments will be served.
Waco Brew Theology
Waco Brew Theology
The concept of authenticity, which involves our active participation in shaping our identity and contributing something distinctive to the world, is a modern notion. In its ideal state, authenticity is a good; however, its actualization is closely tied to another recent idea—the negative experience of loneliness. Is it possible to achieve the benefits of authenticity…
DeComp: Concert of Student Composers
DeComp: Concert of Student Composers
This event is free and open to the public in Jones Concert Hall at the Glennis McCrary Music Building.
Jazz Combo Recital
Jazz Combo Recital
This performance is a culmination of the semester for Jazz Combo. Free and open to the public at Meadows Recital Hall in the Glennis McCrary Music Building.
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.
Darrell “D-Rail” Ray
Darrell “D-Rail” Ray
Hear live acoustic music—everything from Radiohead to Johnny Cash—at Barnett's on Thursday with Darrell Ray.
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EDM Sessions with TerpGlizzy
It's time for another round of EDM sessions on Friday night at Tandem Rooftop Bar at the Hippodrome with TerpGlizzy along with FLEX ACES and others.
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.
Adult Sip n’ Skate
Sip n' Skate is the first Friday of every month, and the theme for November is the '90s. $10 admission | $50 for a table | 18+ to skate | 21+ to sip | BYOB
Friendsgiving Pint Night
Friendsgiving Pint Night
"You can't have Thanksgiving without turkey. That's like Fourth of July without apple pie or Friday with no two pizzas." — Joey Tribbiani Jr. This month, Fabled's November Pint Night highlights Friends, with table trivia, decks of cards, and the delicious Home Fries Cafe food truck parked outside, all paired with pint night deals that…
Waco Cultural Arts Fest
Waco Cultural Arts Fest
The annual Waco Cultural Arts Fest returns this weekend with live music, vendors, food trucks, art activities, and more at Indian Spring Park and the Waco Convention Center. Free admission. Check out the online schedule.
David Doss Exhibition Opening Reception
David Doss Exhibition Opening Reception
Join Cultivate for the opening of David Doss's art showcase on Friday night from 6 pm to 9 pm. Personally connect with the artist and witness his bold colors and beautiful acrylic pieces up close. Plus, engage with Doss as he shares his artistic journey, inspiration, and creative process.
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.
Ryan Paul Davis
Ryan Paul Davis
Get ready for an amazing evening of live music from Ryan Paul Davis—an unlikely but riveting mix of Robert Johnson's country blues and Kurt Cobain's grunge vocals—at Camp Fimfo on Friday night. No cover.
Deck the Halls 2023
Deck the Halls 2023
Join The Junior League of Waco at the Waco Convention Center for the annual Deck the Halls holiday market. Shop hundreds of vendors who travel in from across the state to kick off the holiday season. Events throughout the weekend include Gingerbread Bash, Cookies with the Clauses, Storytime with Santa, and the ever-popular Mother-Daughter Tea…
Copeland Listening Party
Copeland Listening Party
Head to the Private Hip-Hop HQ on Friday night for this listening party for Chance Foley's forthcoming album Copeland. Free food, Jell-O shots, and more.
Son Of A Gun: Guns N’ Roses Tribute
Son Of A Gun: Guns N’ Roses Tribute
Son Of A Gun brings its Guns N' Roses tribute show to the Backyard on Friday night. Doors open at 6 pm; show starts at 8:30 pm.
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Blanket of M with DogBite
Enjoy an evening of punk rock at Truelove with Blanket of M. DogBite opens. No cover.
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.
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.
Waco Cultural Arts Fest
Waco Cultural Arts Fest
The annual Waco Cultural Arts Fest returns this weekend with live music, vendors, food trucks, art activities, and more at Indian Spring Park and the Waco Convention Center. Free admission. Check out the online schedule.
CaCean Ballou
CaCean Ballou
CaCean Ballou returns to Freight's stage on Saturday night for the official release party for her latest two singles, "Boom Boom" and "I Know I Shouldn't." $10 cover.
Russell “The Piano Man” Boyd
Russell “The Piano Man” Boyd
Russell "The Piano Man" Boyd returns to BIG's on Saturday night. $10 cover.
5th Annual MACT Music & Arts Festival
5th Annual MACT Music & Arts Festival
The fifth annual Music Association of Central Texas (MACT) Music & Arts Festival happens this Saturday in beautiful Salado at Barrow Brewing Company with a full lineup of music on outdoor and indoor stages. Free admission to the festival and vendor market from 10 am to 6 pm. $10 after 5:30 pm to see headliner…
7th Annual Jubilee Health Fair
7th Annual Jubilee Health Fair
Join Mission Waco for the 7th Annual Jubilee Health Fair. Meet with healthcare providers and take advantage of screenings, cooking demos, exercise classes, snacks, and giveaways in the Jubilee Market Parking lot... just show up and enjoy! Free health services from local providers Cooking and exercise classes every half hour Giveaways and snacks
College Football: Houston vs. Baylor
College Football: Houston vs. Baylor
The Baylor Bears take on the Houston Cougars in this Big 12 conference game on Saturday afternoon at McLane Stadium.
Cory Asbury with Brennley Brown
Cory Asbury with Brennley Brown
Saddle up and prepare for a musical journey through the heart and soul of Texas as Cory Asbury and special guest Brennley Brown bring their infectious energy to the stage. It’ll be a night of Texas charm and captivating performances you won’t soon forget. So gather your friends, your family, and even your cowboy boots,…
Brazos Brothers
Brazos Brothers
Waco favorites Brazos Brothers provide the musical entertainment this Saturday night at Camp Fimfo.
Live Jazz Saturday with the Dave Wild Trio
Live Jazz Saturday with the Dave Wild Trio
Hear some of the best jazz in Central Texas on Saturday night when the Dave Wild Trio plays Segovia.
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Service Industry Sunday
Clicks is rewarding all of Waco's service industry heroes for their tireless efforts with free pool from 7 pm to closing every Sunday.
Waco Cultural Arts Fest
Waco Cultural Arts Fest
The annual Waco Cultural Arts Fest returns this weekend with live music, vendors, food trucks, art activities, and more at Indian Spring Park and the Waco Convention Center. Free admission. Check out the online schedule.
13th Annual Traveling Ofrenda
13th Annual Traveling Ofrenda
Cultural Arts of Waco invites you to the 13th Annual Traveling Ofrenda. This Day of the Dead celebration features the work of Rocio Ramirez Landoll and other guest artists from 9 am to 9 pm on Sunday, October 29, to Sunday, November 5. And through November 2, enjoy the nightly candle lighting at 6:30 pm.…
Deck the Halls 2023
Deck the Halls 2023
Join The Junior League of Waco at the Waco Convention Center for the annual Deck the Halls holiday market. Shop hundreds of vendors who travel in from across the state to kick off the holiday season. Events throughout the weekend include Gingerbread Bash, Cookies with the Clauses, Storytime with Santa, and the ever-popular Mother-Daughter Tea…
Pumpkin Festival 2023
Pumpkin Festival 2023
Western Belle Farm's Pumpkin Festival kicks off this weekend and runs every weekend through November 5 with over 20 family-friendly activities and all things pumpkin.
Waco Pride Network First Sunday Hangout
Waco Pride Network First Sunday Hangout
Join the Waco Pride Network at Lighthouse for its monthly First Sunday hangout.
Seafood Sunday
Seafood Sunday
Take $3 off each of the following featured seafood dishes: Eggplant au gratin tower Shrimp and grits Chilean sea bass Pecan-crusted catfish meuniér Available all day every Sunday.
60th Annual Friends of the Waco-McLennan County Library Book Sale
60th Annual Friends of the Waco-McLennan County Library Book Sale
Friends of the Waco-McLennan County Library return to BASE at Extraco Events Center for the 60th Annual Book Sale, four days of book deals and steals! Thursday, November 2, 10 am to 8 pm ($10 admission) Hardcover books $2 Paperback books, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks & puzzles $1 Friday, November 3, 10 am to 8…
Lucas Jon Turner
Lucas Jon Turner
Head to Barnett's for Sunday Funday with live music by Lucas Jon Turner as he plays your favorite rock and roll with a twist of blues, reggae, and country... a mix of covers and originals.
The Girl on the Train
The Girl on the Train
In The Girl on the Train, Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears. When Rachel learns that the woman she’s been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness…
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Iron Flame Release Party
For Fabled's first-ever midnight release party, come celebrate the release of Iron Flame, the second book in The Empyrean Series by Rebeccas Yarros. With buttons, totes, tattoos, trivia, character games, and more, this will be an epic thunder of Riders. Pre-order your copy of Iron Flame from Fabled, and at the stroke of midnight on…
Monday Storytime
Monday Storytime
On Mondays at 10:30 am, drop in for storytime and crafts geared toward kids 5 and under. Storytime is included in general admission.
Fabled Story-Time with Tabitha Paige
Fabled Story-Time with Tabitha Paige
Fabled welcomes back author Tabitha Paige for a special story-time and book signing. During this visit, she'll be reading from some of her newer books, giving some tips and tricks on how to read to your infant, and having time for chatting and signing. Register online to save your spot.
Wild Imaginings Children’s Theater Class
Wild Imaginings Children’s Theater Class
Wild Imagings' fall theater class for kids begins on Monday, September 18, and meets every Monday and Thursday from 4:30 pm to 6 pm, culminating with performances of A Seussified Christmas Carol on December 2 and 3. Throughout the class, students will have the opportunity to hone their acting skills, learn confidence onstage, learn how…
Monday Funday with Le’s Kitchen
Monday Funday with Le’s Kitchen
The weather is a little for live music outside this week—Texas, y'all!—but Hemingway's Monday Funday still features local food truck Le's Kitchen as well as $3.50 well drinks.
Monday Night Lights Mountain Bike Ride
Monday Night Lights Mountain Bike Ride
Join Bicycle World for a night ride from the shop to Cameron Park on Monday night to experience the night adrenaline from the trails. Meet at the shop at 6 pm, and roll out at 6:15 pm. Helmets and lights are required.
WE ARE WACO: Reconnecting with the wí:ko:ʔ People (SOLD OUT)
WE ARE WACO: Reconnecting with the wí:ko:ʔ People (SOLD OUT)
The Mayborn Museum will host President Terri Parton and a delegation of leaders from the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, who are direct descendants of the tribes indigenous to the Waco area: the Wichita, Keechi, Waco, and Tawakoni people. Attendees will learn about the tribes’ history, culture, language, ideas, and hopes… and even the correct pronunciation…
Karaoke Mondays
Karaoke Mondays
Every Monday, come out for karaoke fun from 7 pm to 10 pm with K and S Entertainment.
Contemporary Christian Music & Country Band Concert
Contemporary Christian Music & Country Band Concert
This contemporary Christian music and country band concert is free and open to the public in the Music & Theatre Arts Building at McLennan Community College.
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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Estate & Asset Planning
Estate & Asset Planning
Join Harvey Cox, an attorney and author, for this important class for people 55 and older. Cox will cover the 15 mistakes that can cost families, as well as other critical topics. Additionally, there will be an in-depth discussion of advanced Medicaid planning techniques that emphasize avoiding Texas' Medicaid Estate Recovery Program (MERP). This two-part…
Play & Create
Play & Create
Join Art Center Waco on the first Tuesday of every month from 9 am to 10 am for stories, songs, and art activities for preschool-aged children, babies, and their parents. Classes are free and for 0-5 year olds, but space is limited, so make sure to register online.
Fabled Book Club: Strange Sally Diamond
Fabled Book Club: Strange Sally Diamond
Fabled's Book Club discusses Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent via Zoom for its November book club meeting. Register online.
Karaoke Night
Karaoke Night
It's your turn to be the star of the show when karaoke returns to Blue Dog on Tuesday night.
CTHCC Family Skate Night Fundraiser
CTHCC Family Skate Night Fundraiser
Join the Cen-Texas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for a great family night out. Bring the whole family and help raise funds to support the CTHCC. $5 per person includes skates.
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.
Mariachi Band Concert
Mariachi Band Concert
This mariachi band concert is free and open to the public in the Music & Theatre Arts Building at McLennan Community College.
Three Sisters
Three Sisters
In a country house at the end of 19th-century Russia, three sisters long to return to the Moscow of their youth. Olga, Masha, and Irina must contend with their brother's love life, unfulfilling employment, and a troupe of soldiers stationed in the town. Together they search for meaning in Sarah Ruhl's fresh and lyrical adaptation…
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The Meetup
The Meetup
The Meetup has taken place of 1 Million Cups Waco at Startup Waco. The Meetup is a weekly event that focuses on educating and helping local entrepreneurs in the Waco community to learn and create community with other business owners to support each other to collectively make Waco a place where everyone wants to help…
November’s Discovery Activity: Fall Leaf Lanterns
November’s Discovery Activity: Fall Leaf Lanterns
The Discovery Activity for November is fall leaf lanterns. Using fall leaves, jars, and tea light candles, create beautiful fall decorations. Children and families are welcome to participate in this free event during Urban REAP's open hours from 10 am to 6 pm on Wednesday through Friday and 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday.
Village Wednesday
Village Wednesday
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.
KWBU Lunch This Month
KWBU Lunch This Month
Join KWBU, Waco's local NPR station, for a come-and-go lunch full of conversation and company. Enjoy the cool weather on the Slow Rise outdoor deck, and meet the staff and on-air voices of the KWBU family. Lunch isn't provided, but it's sure to be a good time.
Pint Night Wednesdays & Karaoke
Pint Night Wednesdays & Karaoke
Join Barnett's every Wednesday for pint night, featuring local and Texas-based breweries, plus karaoke from 7 pm to 10 pm and great food and drink specials: Buy the featured beer, and keep the pint glass. Happy hour from 4 pm to 6 pm featuring $5 bites—bacon date candy, signature deviled eggs, pimento cheese spread, and…
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.
Darrell “D-Rail” Ray
Darrell “D-Rail” Ray
China Spring welcomes acoustic music outlaw Darrell "D-Rail" Ray, who plays everything from Otis Redding to Radiohead.
Music Bingo
Music Bingo
It’s basically a group sing-along that hands out occasional beer prizes. What's not to love?
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$3 Thursday College Night with DJ Euby
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 Plus, DJ Euby provides the music starting at 10 pm.
50th Anniversary Celebration
50th Anniversary Celebration
Art Center Waco celebrates its 50th anniversary with an exclusive, members-only event. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere as you explore a stunning exhibit that showcases the diverse talents of artists from past exhibits. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to connect with fellow art lovers, support local artists, and celebrate ACW's rich history. $150 per…
Briscoe with Brendan Walter
Briscoe with Brendan Walter
Genre-crossing folk-rock band Briscoe plays Common Grounds on Thursday night. Brendan Walter opens. Doors open at 7 pm; show starts at 8 pm.
Taste & See
Taste & See
Join Anthem STORIES for this in-person event that offers a unique opportunity to indulge your taste buds and plan for your upcoming event. Whether you already have something on the books or are just browsing for venues, this will be perfect for you. In addition to trying the dining offerings, you will also have the…
AFTER HOURS: A Startup Waco Speaker Series with Elaine Botello
AFTER HOURS: A Startup Waco Speaker Series with Elaine Botello
Head downtown on Thursday for AFTER HOURS: A Startup Waco Speaker Series, featuring Elaine Botello, CEO of The Victory Employer Services. She has over 20 years of administrative and leadership HR experience in the public sector and is passionate about how human capital management can be utilized to bring success to any organization. She will…
Estate & Asset Planning
Estate & Asset Planning
Join Harvey Cox, an attorney and author, for this important class for people 55 and older. Cox will cover the 15 mistakes that can cost families, as well as other critical topics. Additionally, there will be an in-depth discussion of advanced Medicaid planning techniques that emphasize avoiding Texas' Medicaid Estate Recovery Program (MERP). This two-part…
Stars Over Texas Jamboree: Country & Country Edition
Stars Over Texas Jamboree: Country & Country Edition
This month's Stars Over Texas Jamboree: Country & Country Edition features special guests John McAnally, Megan Drew, Stacey Stark, Dodi Trevino, and Andy Thomas as well as the Stars Over Texas Jamboree Band and The Brazos Valley Cloggers. Pre-show by the Waco Ukulele Orchestra.
Veterans Day Breakfast
Veterans Day Breakfast
Join the City of Woodway in celebrating veterans with a complimentary breakfast. Register now as seats are limited.
Waco Brew Theology
Waco Brew Theology
When we say we are thankful for all the blessings God has given to us around the Thanksgiving table this year, what exactly are we giving thanks for? This notion brings up more questions than answers. In the next two weeks, Waco Brew Theology discusses manifest destiny, the poor in the Global South, the Beatitudes,…
Margins with LadyBird & DogBite
Margins with LadyBird & DogBite
Post/emo band Margins from Houston plays Truelove on Thursday night. LadyBird and DogBite open.
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Tejano Friday with DJ Chris The Mix
Head to Smiley's for Tejano Friday with DJ Chris The Mix. Plus, well drinks and domestic beers are only $2.75.
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.
TEXITCon 2023
TEXITCon 2023
TEXITCon 2023, the largest independence conference ever held in North America, comes to Waco. Organized by the Texas Nationalist Movement, this event promises to be a multi-day melting pot of ideas, strategies, and visions, all converging towards a singular goal: the independence and self-determination of Texas. Tickets available online.
The Girl on the Train
The Girl on the Train
In The Girl on the Train, Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears. When Rachel learns that the woman she’s been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness…
1999: The Legacy of Prince
1999: The Legacy of Prince
The premier Prince tribute show—1999: The Legacy of Prince—returns to the Backyard stage on Friday night.
Kolten Benton & The Forsaken
Kolten Benton & The Forsaken
Kolten Benton brings his band with him for an evening of country music at BIG's on Friday.
Curt & Hannah
Curt & Hannah
Husband-wife duo Curt & Hannah (formerly known as Treble Soul) play in Lott on Friday night.
Eric & Thomas Unplugged
Eric & Thomas Unplugged
Eric Huggins on vocals and Thomas Smith on guitar play hits from the 1950s to the current day at Blue Dog on Friday night.
Darrell “D-Rail” Ray
Darrell “D-Rail” Ray
Last Chance presents an evening of live acoustic music with Waco's Darrell "D-Rail" Ray.
Seth Sammons & The Lucky 7’s
Seth Sammons & The Lucky 7’s
Seth Sammons and The Lucky 7's return to Papa Joe's to play an acoustic show.
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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.
Cameron Park Zoo Stampede
Cameron Park Zoo Stampede
Thirty years and still running: Join the 2023 Cameron Park Zoo Stampede on Saturday, November 11, for the 1K, 5K, or 10K races for all the fun and action. Registration is now open.
Apple Tree Bazaar
Apple Tree Bazaar
Apple Tree Bazaar is a special arts and crafts fair showcasing handcrafted items made by “seasoned creatives”—local crafters, artisans, and artists over 50 years of age. With so many exciting vendors at this year’s event and lots of handcrafted goodies, kickstart your holiday shopping. Plus, buying a $10 ticket to this event supports the efforts…
Eastside Market
Eastside Market
It's time for the monthly Eastside Market at Brotherwell Brewing: food trucks, local vendors, a graffiti contest, music, and more. If you’ve ever wanted to connect with Waco’s creative community, this is the place to do it. And remember: It's all good vibes and good times!
2-Year Anniversary Celebration
2-Year Anniversary Celebration
Bitty & Beau's has been open for two years in downtown Waco and is celebrating all day on Saturday, November 11, with dance parties and raffles of local gift cards every hour.
Pecos & The Rooftops with Canaan Bryce
Pecos & The Rooftops with Canaan Bryce
Pecos and The Rooftops return to the Backyard stage on Saturday night. Canaan Bryce opens. Doors open at 6:00 pm; show starts at 8:30 pm.
The Bill & Phil Show
The Bill & Phil Show
Those master purveyors of mayhem known as The Bill & Phil Show invade Tradinghouse Bar and Grill on Saturday night.
Three Sisters
Three Sisters
In a country house at the end of 19th-century Russia, three sisters long to return to the Moscow of their youth. Olga, Masha, and Irina must contend with their brother's love life, unfulfilling employment, and a troupe of soldiers stationed in the town. Together they search for meaning in Sarah Ruhl's fresh and lyrical adaptation…
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens’s timeless holiday classic returns to the Ball Performing Arts Center in a spirited, innovative adaptation. Journey back to Victorian London where a wealthy, miserable miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who bemoans Christmas festivities, has his world turned upside down one fateful Christmas Eve. Challenged by the ghost of his dead business associate Jacob Marley, Scrooge…
The Girl on the Train
The Girl on the Train
In The Girl on the Train, Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears. When Rachel learns that the woman she’s been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness…
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Service Industry Sunday
Clicks is rewarding all of Waco's service industry heroes for their tireless efforts with free pool from 7 pm to closing every Sunday.
2023 Waco Rowing Regatta
2023 Waco Rowing Regatta
Hosted along the banks of the rolling grass of Brazos Park East, with a rowing course traveling from the historic bridges of downtown Waco to the picturesque bluffs of Cameron Park, the Wao Rowing Regatta is set to be the next great fall rowing race.
A Christmas Carol (matinee)
A Christmas Carol (matinee)
Charles Dickens’s timeless holiday classic returns to the Ball Performing Arts Center in a spirited, innovative adaptation. Journey back to Victorian London where a wealthy, miserable miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who bemoans Christmas festivities, has his world turned upside down one fateful Christmas Eve. Challenged by the ghost of his dead business associate Jacob Marley, Scrooge…
Christmas Bound
Christmas Bound
Before the holidays are in full swing, this is your chance for a peaceful evening of after-hours shopping. Fabled is opening up the shop this night to give you a chance to connect with the bookstore's team to help you find intentional gifts for all the kids on your list. Tickets are $5, which include…
Service Industry Night
Service Industry Night
Join Freight every Sunday for Service Industry Night, featuring $3 wells, $1 off beers, and $5 signature cocktails.
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.
Duruflé Requiem
Duruflé Requiem
Come hear the Central Texas Choral Society and McLennan Community Orchestra perform a concert of sacred and contemplative music commemorating the 60th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased online or at the door. (Maximum $40/family.) McLennan Community College students and staff admitted free with ID.
Mystery Book Club: The Cold Dish
Mystery Book Club: The Cold Dish
If you're looking for a book club and you love whodunits, the Waco-McLennan County Library's Mystery Book Club is for you. This month's book is The Cold Dish by Craig Johnson. In the first book in the Longmire series, you'll meet Sherrif Walt Longmire who is tasked with solving the murder of a man who…
The Girl on the Train
The Girl on the Train
In The Girl on the Train, Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears. When Rachel learns that the woman she’s been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness…
Three Sisters (matinee)
Three Sisters (matinee)
In a country house at the end of 19th-century Russia, three sisters long to return to the Moscow of their youth. Olga, Masha, and Irina must contend with their brother's love life, unfulfilling employment, and a troupe of soldiers stationed in the town. Together they search for meaning in Sarah Ruhl's fresh and lyrical adaptation…
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,…
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Monday Storytime
Monday Storytime
On Mondays at 10:30 am, drop in for storytime and crafts geared toward kids 5 and under. Storytime is included in general admission.
Pet Photos with Santa
Pet Photos with Santa
Embrace the holiday spirit and create cherished memories with your loved ones, including your adorable pets, by visiting Santa on Mondays during this festive season. Whether you're a family or a pet owner, these magical Mondays are the perfect opportunity to share joy, laughter, and the spirit of togetherness. Make your reservation online.
Wild Imaginings Children’s Theater Class
Wild Imaginings Children’s Theater Class
Wild Imagings' fall theater class for kids begins on Monday, September 18, and meets every Monday and Thursday from 4:30 pm to 6 pm, culminating with performances of A Seussified Christmas Carol on December 2 and 3. Throughout the class, students will have the opportunity to hone their acting skills, learn confidence onstage, learn how…
Concerto Competition Keyboard Preliminaries
Concerto Competition Keyboard Preliminaries
Students from the Keyboard Division perform in the Concerto Competition preliminaries. This event is free and open to the public in Roxy Grove Hall at Waco Hall.
Monday Funday with King’s Chicken Wings
Monday Funday with King’s Chicken Wings
There's no live music this week, but Hemingway's Monday Funday features local food truck King's Chicken Wings and $3.50 well drinks.
Karaoke Mondays
Karaoke Mondays
Every Monday, come out for karaoke fun from 7 pm to 10 pm with K and S Entertainment.
Symphonic Band Concert
Symphonic Band Concert
The Symphonic Band presents a concert at Jones Concert Hall in the Glennis McCrary Music Building. This concert is free and open to the public.
Student Jazz Ensemble Concert
Student Jazz Ensemble Concert
The McLennan Community College Student Jazz Ensemble performs at the Ball Performing Arts Center. This event is free and open to the public.
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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Reel Stories: Join or Die
Reel Stories: Join or Die
Join or Die is a documentary about why you should join a club—and why the fate of America may depend on it. Follow the story of America’s civic unraveling through the work of Robert Putnam, whose Bowling Alone findings light a path out of democracy’s crisis in the US. A Q&A with the directors follows…
Vocal Music Hour
Vocal Music Hour
Head to Roxy Grove Hall in Waco Hall on Tuesday afternoon for this vocal music hour. Free and open to the public.
Woodwind Hour
Woodwind Hour
Baylor music students present woodwind hour at Meadows Recital Hall in the Glennis McCrary Music Building.
Graduate Recital: Lucas Hamilton (horn)
Graduate Recital: Lucas Hamilton (horn)
Lucas Hamilton presents a horn recital in Roxy Grove Hall at Waco Hall. This event is free and open to the public.
Catena Wine Dinner
Catena Wine Dinner
Join Z's on Tuesday night at 6:30 pm for its latest wine dinner, featuring five Catena wines paired with authentic Argentinian food: provoleta, beef stew, empanadas, and dulce de leche. $50 per person. Call (254) 235-1757 to make your reservation.
Books & Brews: Self-Portrait with Nothing
Books & Brews: Self-Portrait with Nothing
This month, the Waco-McLennan County Library's traveling book club visits Pivovar to discuss the thought-provoking topics of doppelgangers and the multiverse. Self-Portrait with Nothing by Aimee Pokwatka has been described as "delicately balanced between the branches of fantasy, mystery, and realism like a spider's web" by The New York Times. Intrigued? Meet at Pivovar on…
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.
Fall Book Review
Fall Book Review
Grab your drink of choice and join Alison Frenzel, co-owner of Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, and Elizabeth Barnhill, Fabled book buyer, via Zoom as they discuss their favorite books this fall (October–December) that are in the spotlight and/or under the radar. Every registrant for this webinar will be given a 20% discount code for a…
Playwriting Class Showcase
Playwriting Class Showcase
See the fruits of Wild Imaginings' recent playwriting class at this showcase of nine short plays on Tuesday night at Cultivate. Free, but donations are appreciated.
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.
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The Meetup
The Meetup
The Meetup has taken place of 1 Million Cups Waco at Startup Waco. The Meetup is a weekly event that focuses on educating and helping local entrepreneurs in the Waco community to learn and create community with other business owners to support each other to collectively make Waco a place where everyone wants to help…
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.
Graduate Recital: Mateusz Perez (piano)
Graduate Recital: Mateusz Perez (piano)
Mateusz Perez presents a piano recital in Roxy Grove Hall at Waco Hall. This event is free and open to the public.
Music Bingo
Music Bingo
It’s basically a group sing-along that hands out occasional beer prizes. What's not to love?
League of Legends League Night
League of Legends League Night
Join Nexus for a free League of Legends night every Wednesday: 6:30 pm to 7 pm — Warm-ups 7 pm to 7:30 pm — In-house ARAMs, random teams 7:30 pm 9 pm — Squad battles, in-house 5v5s 7:30 pm to 9 pm — New player-friendly matches, bot matches 9 pm to closing — Specialty matches,…
Bobby Dean & The Timeless Country Band
Bobby Dean & The Timeless Country Band
Take a midweek break with some boot-scootin' good music by Bobby Dean and The Timeless Country Band.
Student Chamber Music Recital
Student Chamber Music Recital
Chamber music students present a recital in Meadows Concert Hall in the Glennis McCrary Music Building. This event is free and open to the public.
Village Wednesday
Village Wednesday
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.
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$3 Thursday College Night with DJ Euby
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 Plus, DJ Euby provides the music starting at 10 pm.
Suede & Breathing Space
Suede & Breathing Space
Local soul-jazz heroes Suede—who will hopefully have Funkysaurus on bass again—team up with Breathing Space, a jazz-fusion band from Austin, for this show on Thursday night at Common Grounds. Doors open at 7 pm; show starts at 8 pm.
Larger than Life
Larger than Life
Featuring David Itkin, Waco Symphony Orchestra music director and conductor finalist, the Larger Than Life program includes Clarice Assad's Bonecos de Olinda, Richard Strauss's Don Juan, and Johannes Brahms's Symphony No. 4.
Open House
Open House
Join the African-American Chamber of Commerce for a come-and-go open house at Greater Waco Legal Services, where every individual, regardless of background or financial means, is offered compassionate, affordable legal services when encountering life's challenges. Light refreshments will be served.
Third Thursday Teens Art Workshop
Third Thursday Teens Art Workshop
For high school students, join Art Center Waco on the third Thursday of each month as local teaching artists help you to explore new ways to make art. $10 for Art Center Waco members. $15 for non-members. (If you would like to find out more about becoming a member of Art Center Waco, or you…
Lucas Jon Turner
Lucas Jon Turner
Head to the Hippodrome's Tandem Rooftop Bar on Thursday night to hear live music by Lucas Jon Turner.
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.
Midnight Mustangs
Midnight Mustangs
The Midnight Mustangs provide the boot-scootin' good music at the Sul Ross Dance Club this week.
Reel Stories: Deep in the Heart—A Texas Wildlife Story
Reel Stories: Deep in the Heart—A Texas Wildlife Story
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Ben Masters and narrated by Matthew McConaughey, Deep in the Heart: A Texas Wildlife Story is a visually stunning celebration of Texas’ diverse landscapes and remarkable wildlife found nowhere else. Told through the eyes of wildlife species ranging from the mysterious blind catfish to the elusive mountain lion, the film follows…
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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Tandyland with Strange Aces & Psuedo
The EDM sessions continue at the Hippodrome's Tandem Rooftop Bar on Friday night with Tandyland, Strange Aces, and Psuedo.
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.
Student Music Recital
Student Music Recital
This student music recital is free and open to the public in McLennan Community College's Music & Theatre Arts building.
Lauren January
Lauren January
Head to Squirrely's Tavern at Camp Fimfo this Friday for live music by Waco's very own Lauren January.
DJ Tony Dulaney
DJ Tony Dulaney
Get ready to break out your best dance moves on Twisted Sisters' new dance floor when DJ Tony Dulaney is in the house on Friday night.
Collin James Band
Collin James Band
Want honky tonk? Come out for the real deal at Papa Joe's Texas Saloon with the full Collin James Band on Friday night.
Significant Other
Significant Other
Significant Other is the story of Jordan Berman, who would love to be in love, but that’s easier said than done. So until he meets Mr. Right, he wards off lonely nights with his trio of close girlfriends. But as singles’ nights turn into bachelorette parties, Jordan discovers that the only thing harder than finding…
Eric & Thomas Unplugged
Eric & Thomas Unplugged
Enjoy your Friday night with great food and music as Eric & Thomas Unplugged return to Segovia Wine Bar.
The Fox and the Crow Amerigo! Release Show with The Standards & Jessie Carver
The Fox and the Crow Amerigo! Release Show with The Standards & Jessie Carver
Waco indie-folk rock band The Fox and the Crow celebrate the release of its sophomore album, Amerigo!, at Cultivate on Friday night with special guests The Standards and Jessie Carver. Singles $7 | Couples $12 | Doors open at 7 pm | Music starts at 7:30
Ben & Noel Haggard
Ben & Noel Haggard
Fans of the legendary country music great Merle Haggard won't want to miss this show by his sons Ben and Noel Haggard on Friday night in downtown Waco at the Hippodrome.
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Ciderday & Baylor vs. TCU Watch Party
Get $4 pints of cider every Saturday. Plus, this week the Bear is opening at 2 pm for the Baylor–TCU college football game.
Tavern Night & Market Faire
Hie thee to One Day on Saturday for ye olde Tavern Night (until 1 am) and Market Faire (2 pm to 6 pm).
Johnny Joes & Tha Band
Led by charismatic frontman Johnny Joe Ramos, Johnny Joes and Tha Band play JRG's on Saturday night. $5 cover.
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.
Riesel Lions Club Farmers Market & Trade Days
Riesel Lions Club Farmers Market & Trade Days
The Riesel Lions Club has its monthly farmers market and trade day every third Saturday of the month. The holidays are just around the corner, so come out for shopping, eating, and fellowship... and support your neighbors by shopping locally!
Growing Pens Poetry Open Mic & Workshop
Growing Pens Poetry Open Mic & Workshop
Growing Pens has its monthly poetry open mic and workshop at Cultivate on Saturday night.
Stand-Up Comedy Showcase
Stand-Up Comedy Showcase
The best of (R-rated) comedy converges on the Brazos Theatre stage every third Saturday night. Doors open at 7:30 pm for general admission seating. BYOB.
Re-Launch Party!
Re-Launch Party!
Join Flourish Home & Design for an exciting in-person event on Saturday afternoon to celebrate its re-launch with a bang. You don't want to miss this party filled with fun, inspiration, and amazing home decor. Meet the team behind Flourish Home & Design, ask questions, get inspiration, and connect with other Waco locals in the…
Scrap Tire Collection Day
Scrap Tire Collection Day
The City of Waco Solid Waste Department is celebrating America Recycles Day by hosting Scrap Tire Collection Day on Saturday, November 18, from 7 am to 12 pm. This event is for Waco residents only. Residents can pre-register online, via phone at ( 254) 299-2606, or by emailing soildwasteinfo@wacotx.gov.
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…
Lonestar with Sundae Drivers
Lonestar with Sundae Drivers
Multi-platinum-selling country group Lonestar plays the Backyard on Saturday night. From West, Texas, Sundae Drivers open. Doors open at 6 pm; show starts at 8:30 pm.
Bubba Haze
Bubba Haze
You can expect to hear everything from blues and rock to Motown, funk, and even some country when Bubba Haze plays Twisted Sisters on Saturday night.
Griffith Switch
Griffith Switch
Don't miss the opportunity to see Griffith Switch, the latest Central Texas country music sensation, at Last Chance on Saturday night.
Bohemian Pirates Band
Bohemian Pirates Band
Take a drive up to West on Saturday night to hear the Bohemian Pirates Band at the Tipsy Lion.
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Service Industry Sunday
Clicks is rewarding all of Waco's service industry heroes for their tireless efforts with free pool from 7 pm to closing every Sunday.
CTJS Jazz Jam
CTJS Jazz Jam
The Central Texas Jazz Society's monthly jazz jam returns to Segovia on Sunday afternoon. 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.
Skellington Market Haunted Holidays
Skellington Market Haunted Holidays
Hey there, boyles and ghouls. It's time to grab your brooms and crawl out of your tombs for another Skellington Market. Come experience amazing local vendors, artists, live music, and food. It's fun for the whole family and everyone who celebrates a spooky vibe 365. This is a free outdoor open-air event for all ages.…
Seafood Sunday
Seafood Sunday
Take $3 off each of the following featured seafood dishes: Eggplant au gratin tower Shrimp and grits Chilean sea bass Pecan-crusted catfish meuniér Available all day every Sunday.
Lucas Jon Turner
Lucas Jon Turner
Head to Barnett's for Sunday Funday with live music by Lucas Jon Turner as he plays your favorite rock and roll with a twist of blues, reggae, and country... a mix of covers and originals.
Feztival of Trees
Feztival of Trees
Come walk through the forest of trees donated by local businesses at Karem's Feztival of Trees. Enjoy hot cocoa and coffee, food, train rides, photos with Santa and much more. $2 for ages 12 and over. Under 12 are free.
Sing-Along with Santa
Sing-Along with Santa
The holiday season is a time of joy and merriment, and what better way to celebrate than by singing along with the one and only Santa Claus? Don't miss the chance to sing along with Santa himself this holiday season every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 1 pm, when Santa will be gracing everyone with…
Swingin’ Polkas Pre-Thanksgiving Dance
Swingin’ Polkas Pre-Thanksgiving Dance
Take a trip up to West, Texas, on Sunday afternoon for the Swingin' Polkas Pre-Thanksgiving Dance at the West Knights of Columbus, featuring Jason Roberts & The Jason Roberts Band and Czech & Then Some. $15 per person.
Big Bash for Big John!
Big Bash for Big John!
The Lee Lockwood Library hosts this benefit for John Maldonado with live music by Sloppy Joe Band, live and silent auctions, and more.