Waco Insider #171
Uptown Art Walk, Lindsley Brothers Album Release Party, and Bash on the Brazos
From artists to artisans, the latest Waco Uptown Art Walk this Saturday at Envision Realty Group on Washington Avenue has a little bit of everything. Shop from 11 am to 3 pm, and enjoy live music by classical guitarist Frank Exum from 11 am to 12:30 pm.
(Just remember: While visitors can parallel park along the two-lane side of Washington Avenue, please don’t park in any of the other business parking lots.)
The Lindsley Brothers are Waco’s resident purveyors of feel-good, folk-pop music, and their song “Control” deserves to be at the top of your summer playlist. You can also join them on Saturday night at the Backyard Bar Stage and Grill to celebrate the release of the album it’s on. Just make sure to get there early to catch opening acts Michael Baker and Lucas Jon Turner too.
(Other live music includes the next Levitt AMP Waco Music Series concert at Bridge Street Plaza with Collin Selman and Croy & The Boys—for a preview of these artists and other shows this week, head to Spotify to hear our newest Waco music playlist.)
Following a wild night last April with rowdy fans at Elk Hall in Axtell, HOT Pro Wrestling returns to the Waco Convention Center on Sunday for Bash on the Brazos.
“Tigerpants” Jojo Bravo will defend his HOT Championship, and you’ll also see “The World Breaker” Brick Savage, the return of “Super Tex” Brent McKenzie, HOT Network Champion Exodus Prime, “The Gutter Snake” Izzy James, “The Show” Max Heights, and more. It’s mayhem and fun for the whole family!
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Thursday, May 23
Thirsty Thursday | Pivovar | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Nick Adamo | Hotel Herringbone | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Asian Leaders Network Waco May Mixer | L&L Hawaiian Barbecue | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Open Mic Night | Guess Family Barbecue | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sami Brown | Lounge ’93 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
JD Hicks Jam Session | Rocky’s Roadhouse | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Music Bingo | Waco Ale Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Larry Burgin & Texas Tradition | Sul Ross Boot Scootin’ Dance Club | 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Julia Tucker | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Mitchell Ford | AC Hotel | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Waco Brew Theology | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
The Revenge Business | Tandem Rooftop Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Silent House 2nd Annual Gala(postponed due to weather) | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pmThe Sound of Music | Waco Civic Theatre | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Karaoke on the Patio | Austin’s on the Avenue | 9:00 pm – midnight
Friday, May 24
2024 Sunflower Festival with Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox | Western Belle Farm | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Learn to Grow | Da’ Shack | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Farmers Market | Da’ Shack | 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
20th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting | Golden Apple Academy | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Trucker Hat Bar Night | The Black Daisy (China Spring) | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Johnny Joe Ramos | The Grape Wine Bar & Bistro | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Waco Ukulele Orchestra | Dillard’s | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Shades of Hunks | Melody Ranch | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Grand Opening Reception & Block Party | Washington Gallery | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Inkcaps | Hotel Herringbone | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dave Innis | Cambria Hotel | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Heart of Texas Drink 'n' Draw | Union Hall | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Michael Saldana | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Sound of Music | Waco Civic Theatre | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Nonity | Lounge ’93 | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Bruce Carbonara | Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Collin James Band | Austin’s on the Avenue | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Texas Country Music Night: Jace Smith & The Wessons | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Josh Sherman & Keeton Nail | Rocky’s Roadhouse | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Justin Cole | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Caden Wilson with Camron Cowell | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Fenix Theory | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Darrell "D-Rail" Ray | 308 Tavern | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Duffy Douglas | Last Chance Bar | 9:00 pm – midnight
EDM Sessions with The Sweetest T, Mr. Rush & Tony D | Tandem Rooftop Bar | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Saturday, May 25
Youth Connection Garage Sale | 101 Flintrock Rd (Hewitt) | 7:00 am – 10:00 am
Cars, Cuts & Coffee | Carquest Auto Parts | 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Farmers Market | Da’ Shack | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
2024 Sunflower Festival with Holly Tucker | Western Belle Farm | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Trails Unveiled at Cameron Park | Cameron Park Redwood Shelter | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Uptown Art Walk | Envision Realty Group | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
School's Out Summer Stunner | Harley-Davidson of Waco | noon – 4:00 pm
Spring Sangria on the Patio | Segovia Wine Bar | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
AAHPI Storytime | Barnes & Noble | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Paint & Sip | Marie’s Wine Bar | 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
The Sound of Music (matinee) | Waco Civic Theatre | 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Nate Leonard | Hotel Herringbone | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Levitt AMP Waco Music Series: Croy & The Boys with Collin Selman | Bridge Street Plaza | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Another Band of Gypsys | Slow Rise Slice House (Woodway) | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tiki Night | One Day Bar | 6:00 pm – midnight
New Artists Showcase | Marie’s Wine Bar | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Neon Whiskey | Old Chicago | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Garret Butler | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Shake Rattle & Roll | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lindsley Brothers Album Release Party with Michael Baker & Lucas Jon Turner | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Live Jazz Saturday with the Chuck Jennings Group | Segovia Wine Bar | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Pat McKee | Pivovar | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Sound of Music | Waco Civic Theatre | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Darrell "D-Rail" Ray | Last Chance Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
A Broadway Cabaret | Brazos Theatre | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Revenge Business | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Clinton Bon Slaughter | The Will | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Griffith Switch | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Bill & Phil Show | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30
Gringo Soul | Freight Bar | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Steve Dansby | Tandem Rooftop Bar | 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sunday, May 26
Badass Texas Half Marathon, 10K & 5K | Heritage Square | 5:30 am – 11:00 am
2024 Sunflower Festival with Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox | Western Belle Farm | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday Sessions: Vanna Black | Waco Surf | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Jayme Wade | The Will | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Sound of Music (matinee) | Waco Civic Theatre | 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Sunday Funday | Freight Bar | 4:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Brandon Durham Birthday Car Meet | Bubba’s 33 | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
K-pop Listening Party | Cha Community | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Bash on the Brazos | Waco Convention Center | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Open Mic Night | Lakeside Bar | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday, May 27
2024 Sunflower Festival with Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox | Western Belle Farm | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sami Brown | The Will | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Acoustic Open Mic | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Karaoke Mondays | The Crying Shame | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Manic Monday | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Night | Lakeside Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tuesday, May 28
Baylor Men's Choir | First Baptist Church Waco | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Break-Even Bottle Night with Willett Bourbon | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Cocktails with Jen | Hemingway’s Watering Hole | 5:00 pm – midnight
Beer Garden Yoga | Brotherwell Brewing | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Jake Bush | Hotel Herringbone | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Towne Tuesday Open Mic | The Crying Shame | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Smarty Pints Trivia | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Tuesday | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Booze Clues Trivia | Dancing Bear Pub | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday, May 29
Wild Imaginings Writing Group | Street Dog Cafe | 8:30 am – 9:30 pm
The Meetup | Startup Waco | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Rural Health Book Club: The Frozen River | Texas AEHC East | noon – 1:00 pm
3 Nations Brewing Pint Night | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bridge Street Farmers Market | Bridge Street Plaza | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wild Wednesday Hikes | Cameron Park Redwood Shelter | 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm
Trivia Night | Bare Arms Brewing | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Live Figure Drawing | Cultivate 7twelve | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Holly Tucker | Hotel Herringbone | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Night | Torchy’s Tacos | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Markus Miller | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Music Bingo | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Open Mic Night | Last Chance Bar | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
This is a Clue Trivia | Old Chicago | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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Coming Next Week
Soda Collectible Vendor Market, Karem Shrine Golf Classic, and Hair Metal Giants.
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