Waco Insider #161
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, Skellington Curiosities 4-Year Anniversary, and Likely Stories LIVE!
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, Waco Civic Theatre’s latest production, opens on Friday and runs through the next two weekends. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring an original rock score, it’s an action-packed mythical adventure as Percy tries to prove his innocence in the theft of Zeus’s lightning bolt.
It was four years ago this month that Skellington Curiosities opened—that’s right… just as the world shut down thanks to COVID—so the fact that it’s still going strong is even more of an accomplishment. And whether you live the spooky vibe 365—Halloween can be a lifestyle, not just one day a year!—or are a more casual observer, the monthly Skellington Market has an eclectic array of vendors and activities you won’t find anywhere else in Waco.
This is a free outdoor event for the entire family.
Ever since Jim McKeown—the original host of KWBU’s book review show Likely Stories—retired, a rotating cast of volunteers has been filling his shoes. Tuesday night is your chance to meet the Likely Stories contributors at the Brazos Theatre for a book-lovers soiree. They’ll share their favorite books so far this year, and you’ll have the chance to join the conversation during a Q&A session.
Doors open at 6 pm for finger foods and mingling, and the event kicks off at 6:30 pm.
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Thursday, March 14
Thirsty Thursday | Pivovar | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Chalkboard Specials | Fish City Grill | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Easter Bunny Photos | Richland Mall | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Business After Hours | Heartis Waco Assisted Living | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Community Composter Certification Course | Urban REAP | 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
2K24 Car & Truck Extravaganza | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Rob Holbert Group with Erin Stevenson | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fostering 101: Intro to Becoming a Shelter Pet Foster | Humane Society of Central Texas | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Claire McKeever-Burgett | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Waco Brew Theology: Confucianism | Bare Arms Brewing | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Steaks, Sips & Serenades with Jonna Mae | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Kolten Benton | Lounge ’93 | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Bobby Dean & The Timeless Country Band | Sul Ross Boot Scootin’ Dance Club | 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Stars Over Texas Jamboree: Legends of Country | Lee Lockwood Library and Museum | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
JD Hicks Jam Session | Rocky’s Roadhouse | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Big Comedy Show Series with Bubba Dub | Lounge 4018 | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Chamber Singers & Bella Voce | Armstrong Browning Library | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
New Music Hour | Waco Hall | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Waco Uptown Swing | Pinewood Public House | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
9-Ball Tournament | Clicks Billiards | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
DJ Ani | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 9:30 pm – 1:30 am
$3 Thursday College Night with DJ Euby | Freight Bar | 10:00 pm – 2:00 am
Friday, March 15
Kids College Fridays | MCC Community Services Center | 7:45 am – 4:00 pm
Spring at the Silos | Magnolia Market at the Silos | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Easter Bunny Photos | Richland Mall | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Chalkboard Specials | Fish City Grill | 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Hot Tub & Swim Spa Blowout Expo | Extraco Events Center | 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Pinsa & Beer Tasting | La Bottega | 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Creation Studio Launch | MAKER’s EDGE Creation Studio | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Aaron Konzelman | The Grape Wine Bar & Bistro | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Marty Floyd | 1424 Bistro | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Buzzed Bee: St. Paddy’s Edition | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dave Innis | Cambria Hotel | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Monte Rose | Slow Rise on the Brazos | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Eric & Thomas Unplugged | Lounge ’93 | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Stan Wilfong | Segovia Wine Bar | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Ed Leonard & Friends | American Legion Post 273 | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Rabbit Hole | Mission Waco Jubilee Theatre | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical | Waco Civic Theatre | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Twelve12 | Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Clinton Bon Slaughter | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Joel Wood | 308 Tavern | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Collin James Band | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Michael Saldana with Tyler Layne | Mynar’s Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
La Fiera de Ojinaga, Los Rieleros Del Norte & Grupo Los de Chiwas | Smiley’s Night Club | 8:00 pm – 1:00 am
Nonity | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Browning Snider | Freight Bar | 9:00 pm – midnight
Saturday, March 16
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Spring at the Silos | Magnolia Market at the Silos | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Cars & Coffee | Black Rifle Coffee Company | 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Waco Walks: Downtown Economic Development | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 10:00 am – noon
Rainwater Harvesting Workshop (SOLD OUT) | Urban REAP | 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Hot Tub & Swim Spa Blowout Expo | Extraco Events Center | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Artist's Studio Collective | Art Center Waco | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Beginner's Photography Class | Union Hall | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Painting the Spring (ages 5–9) | Art Center Waco | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
SIC'EM Science Day Jr. | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Spring Makers Market | Ramble & Company Waco | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
St. Patrick's Day Blowout with Heather Ré, Doc Mojoe & Flex Aces | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 11:00 am – midnight
Chalkboard Specials | Fish City Grill | 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Easter Bunny Photos | Richland Mall | 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Community Workshop: Backyard Composting | Urban REAP | 11:00 am – noon
St. Patrick’s Day Party | Harley-Davidson of Waco | noon – 4:00 pm
Hat Burning (Pyrography) Class | Cultivate 7twelve | noon – 2:00 pm
St. Patty's Party with Dylan Rhys | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | noon – 11:00 pm
Grand Reopening with Billy Bone U.S. Blues | Tokio Store | noon – 11:00 pm
Painting the Spring (ages 10–14) | Art Center Waco | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Coffee Cupping with Olympia Coffee | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (matinee) | Waco Civic Theatre | 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Pinsa & Beer Tasting | La Bottega | 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
8th Anniversary Celebration | The Black Daisy (China Spring) | 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Spring Mercado | Cultura Mía Mexican Cuisine | 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Fighting for Family VIP Dinner with Chris & Julie Bennett | Milo All Day | 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Waco Symphony Orchestra Belles & Brass Presentation & Gala | Earle Harrison House & Pape Gardens | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
St. Patrick's Day Build-a-Stein Workshop | Black Oak Art | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Night | Uncle Worm’s Smoke House | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
St. Paddy’s Party with Venus E | Old Chicago | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Trey Lindsley | Camp Fimfo | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Live Jazz Saturday with the Dave Wild Trio | Segovia Wine Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox | Marie’s Wine Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Dueling Hearts | Waco Ale Co. | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Dr Pepper Paranormal Experience | Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical | Waco Civic Theatre | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Frank & Dean: A Toast to Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Rabbit Hole | Mission Waco Jubilee Theatre | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Joel Wood Band | Elk Hall | 8:00 pm – midnight
Sharp Shooter Band | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Colton Hawkins & Joey Dvorak | Wolf’s Sports Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
St. Patrick's Day Party | Hemingway’s Watering Hole | 8:00 pm – 2:00 am
Karaoke | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Stand-Up Comedy Showcase | Brazos Theatre | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Ed Leonard & Friends | VFW Post 6008 | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Fighting for Family Book Launch | Common Grounds | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wade Bowen with Ethan Lynch | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Sunday, March 17
Cameron Park Blowout | Northern Gateway Park | 7:45 am – 1:30 pm
Waco Children's Theatre Summer Camp Registration | Lee Lockwood Library and Museum | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
St. Patrick's Day Celebration & Brunch | Lounge ’93 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Hot Tub & Swim Spa Blowout Expo | Extraco Events Center | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Chalkboard Specials | Fish City Grill | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Woodway Farmers Market with Joe Parker | Carleen Bright Arboretum | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
St. Patrick's Day Party | The Tipsy Lion Bar & Grill | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Easter Bunny Photos | Richland Mall | noon – 6:00 pm
Skellington Market 4-Year Anniversary | Skellington Curiosities | noon – 4:00 pm
Sip & Shop | Junkyard Jewel Boutique | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Neon Whiskey | Fish City Grill | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (matinee) | Waco Civic Theatre | 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Rabbit Hole (matinee) | Mission Waco Jubilee Theatre | 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Matinee Dance with Heart of Texas Road Gang | Karem Shrine | 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sunday Funday | Freight Bar | 4:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Johnny Joe Ramos | Cricket’s Grill & Draft House | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Flex Aces | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Open Mic Night | Lakeside Bar | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday Salsa Night | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 6:00 pm – midnight
9-Ball Tournament | Clicks Billiards | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Monday, March 18
Chalkboard Specials | Fish City Grill | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny! | Richland Mall | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
After-School Youth Theater Class | Cultivate 7twelve | 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Acoustic Open Mic | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Waco Roller Derby Open Practice | Skate Waco Bellmead | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Beginning Tap Dance | Cultivate 7twelve | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Karaoke Night | Bare Arms Brewing | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Manic Monday | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Karaoke Mondays | The Crying Shame | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Night | Lakeside Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Baylor Symphony & Campus Orchestra | Glennis McCrary Music Building | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Tuesday, March 19
Chalkboard Specials | Fish City Grill | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Easter Bunny Photos | Richland Mall | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Greater Hewitt Chamber March Business Networking Luncheon | SpringHill Suites by Marriott Waco Woodway | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Vocal Music Hour | Waco Hall | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Micheal O'Siadhail Poetry Reading | Armstrong Browning Library & Museum | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Cocktails with Jen | Hemingway’s Watering Hole | 5:00 pm – midnight
Woodwind Hour | Glennis McCrary Music Building | 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Karaoke Night | Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
KWBU Presents: Likely Stories LIVE! | Brazos Theatre | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Valley Mills Vineyards Wine Dinner | Lounge ’93 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Beer Garden Yoga | Brotherwell Brewing | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
ReShonda Tate | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Towne Tuesday Open Mic | The Crying Shame | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Tuesday | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Friends | Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Booze Clues Trivia | Dancing Bear Pub | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday, March 20
Wild Imaginings Writing Group | Street Dog Cafe | 8:30 am – 9:30 pm
The Meetup | Startup Waco | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Waco Newcomers & Neighbors | Baylor Club | 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Chalkboard Specials | Fish City Grill | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Easter Bunny Photos | Richland Mall | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Lunch with the Masters: Bugs in the Garden | MCC Emergency Services Education Center | noon – 2:00 pm
After-School Youth Theater Class | Cultivate 7twelve | 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Bridge Street Farmers Market | Bridge Street Plaza | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wine Wednesday with Stan Wilfong | Segovia Wine Bar | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Trivia Night | Bare Arms Brewing | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Live Figure Drawing | Cultivate 7twelve | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bobby Dean & The Timeless Country Band | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Waco Roller Derby Open Practice | Skate Waco Bellmead | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Music Bingo | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Open Mic Night | Last Chance Bar | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friends | Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
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Coming Next Week
Waco Uptown Art Walk, Holly Tucker, and Mammoths on the March.
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