Waco Insider #175
The Waco Trolley's History & Public Art Tours, Tea Aguilar & David Matthew Doran, and Fairytales and Tiny Tails Rescue's Kitten Adoption Event
Want to learn more about Waco? You’ve got multiple opportunities on Friday and Saturday to take The Waco Trolley tours featuring Waco’s history as well as its best murals and street art.
Given the amount of development downtown, it can be hard to find existing historic locales, so this is your chance to see the hidden gems you might otherwise miss. Plus, thanks to organizations such as Creative Waco, the city has a robust public art scene, so the selfie-centic art tour is perfect for showing friends and family that you’ve ventured beyond Magnolia Market.
If you’re looking for something different on Friday night, look no further than Tea Aguilar and David Matthew Doran’s show at Uncle Worm’s Smoke House. In addition to creating idiosyncratic music that deftly mixes lo-fi and high-tech elements, Aguilar is also an accomplished artist and actor. (Following his Facebook page gives you a peek into the life of a genuine creative with umpteen different projects going on at any given moment.) And for his part, Doran is a throwback to ‘70s outlaw country music. But he’s no novelty/tribute act; instead, he’s taking what’s worked from the past to make it his own in the present day.
Both musicians have unapologetically cut their own course through Waco’s music scene—and beyond!—so the chance to see them together is a real treat.
Looking to add a new family member? Head to Cultivate 7twelve on Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm for the Fairytales and Tiny Tails Rescue kitten adoption event. Get ready to meet some adorable (and available) kittens as you find your purrfect furry friend. Each adoption includes a spay or neuter, vaccines, microchip, and a goodie bag—everything to keep your new kitty happy and healthy.
(And remember: Other great options for helping animals—especially older ones—find their forever homes are the Humane Society of Central Texas and Fuzzy Friends Rescue.)
Upcoming Events
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Thursday, June 20
Finding Nemo Summer Camp (SOLD OUT) | Mission Waco Jubilee Theatre | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thirsty Thursday | Pivovar | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sami Brown | Hotel Herringbone | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Open Mic Night | Guess Family Barbecue | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
WPN Third Thursday Hangout | Slow Rise on the Brazos | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
CTHCC Family Skate Night Fundraiser | Skate Waco Bellmead | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tiki Bike Night | Harley-Davidson of Waco | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Beaded Bracelets Workshop | Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Vinyl Music Listening Night | Marie’s Wine Bar | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Open Mic Night with Joel Wood | MacDaddy’s Pub | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Me & You Bazaar Night Market with Michael Saldana | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Waco Brew Theology | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Darrell "D-Rail" Ray | Lounge ’93 | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Welcoming Summer: Tea Time Reflections | Providencia Urban Retreat | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Midnight Mustangs | Sul Ross Boot Scootin’ Dance Club | 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Music Bingo | Waco Ale Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Spring Awakening | MCC Music & Theatre Arts | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Name That Tune Music Bingo | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Open Mic Night with Caleb Deschaine | Rocky’s Roadhouse | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Songwriter's Night | Texas Music Cafe | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Chris Lowe & JC Pringle | Tandem Rooftop Bar | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Drag Show | Truelove Bar | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Joshua Sherman | The Buckle | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tim German | Hotel Herringbone | 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Karaoke on the Patio | Austin’s on the Avenue | 9:00 pm – midnight
Friday, June 21
June Skate Camp | Skate Waco Bellmead | 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Finding Nemo Summer Camp (SOLD OUT) | Mission Waco Jubilee Theatre | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Melanated Mamas: Healing Movement (morning session) | Providencia Urban Retreat | 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Waco Workshops: Portrait Drawing (SOLD OUT) | Art Center Waco | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Monthly Community Sound Bath | Good Neighbor House | noon – 1:00 pm
Public Art Tour | Heritage Square | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Waco History Tour | Heritage Square | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Painted Pride Acrylic Painting Party | Cultivate 7twelve | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tea Aguilar & David Matthew Doran | Uncle Worm’s Smoke House | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox | 1424 Bistro | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Gatsby Night & Murder Mystery Dinner | Hammer & Stain | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Dave Innis | Cambria Hotel | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Melanated Mamas: Healing Movement (evening session) | Providencia Urban Retreat | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Karaoke | Waco Ale Co. | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Twelve12 | Lounge ’93 | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Spring Awakening | MCC Music & Theatre Arts | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Texas Country Music Night: Cody Lee Stone | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tim Branch | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sami Brown | Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Justin Cole | 3R Roadhouse | 8:00 pm – midnight
Chris Low Trio | Tradinghouse Bar & Grill | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Rap Tournament | Cultivate 7twelve | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Ed Leonard | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
9th Annual Barnard Music Summer Showcase | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Michael Saldana | The Buckle | 9:00 pm – midnight
JeMarcus Bridges | Hotel Herringbone | 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Holly Tucker | Freight Bar | 9:00 pm – midnight
Rewind Party Band | Austin’s on the Avenue | 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
EDM Sessions with Jibbriel, Flex Aces & Mr. Rush | Tandem Rooftop Bar | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Saturday, June 22
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Community Paint Day | Cameron Park Zoo | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Waco History Tour | Heritage Square | 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Homestead Weekly Market | Homestead Heritage | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Waco Workshops: Portrait Drawing (SOLD OUT) | Art Center Waco | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
World Camel Day | Waco Mammoth National Monument | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Bot Battle | MAKER’s EDGE Creation Studio | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Texas Ranger Talks (morning) | Texas Rangers Hall of Fame & Museum | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Public Art Tour | Heritage Square | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Community Workshop: Caring for Summer Landscapes | Urban REAP | 11:00 am – noon
1st Annual Father Fest | University High School | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Battle of the Pits | Harley-Davidson of Waco | noon – 4:00 pm
Block Party with Cooper Mohrmann | Union Grove | noon – 11:00 pm
June Floating Mercado | Skate Waco Bellmead | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Storytime | Barnes & Noble | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Paint & Sip | Marie’s Wine Bar | 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Texas Ranger Talks (afternoon) | Texas Rangers Hall of Fame & Museum | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Socialism & Capitalism Community Discussion | South Waco Library | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Spring Awakening (matinee) | MCC Music & Theatre Arts | 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Behind the Scenes Whiskey Tasting & Cocktail Hour with Green River Distillery | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sippin’ Safari Soiree | Cameron Park Zoo | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mother & Son Pajama Jam | Woodway Family Center | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Night Market | Skellington Curiosities | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Chuck Jennings & Noah Alvarado | Segovia Wine Bar | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Dr Pepper Paranormal Experience | Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dave Innis | Marie’s Wine Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Heart of Texas Road Gang | Karem Shrine | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jared Pool | Camp Fimfo | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Date Night Watercolor & Wine | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
3-Year Anniversary Olympics Party | Old Chicago | 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Spring Awakening | MCC Music & Theatre Arts | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Zak Mirz: Flashes of Magic | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Joshua Paul Garner & Jerry Ogden | Tokio Store | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Bill & Phil Show | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Colton Hawkins & Joey Dvorak | Wolf’s Sports Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
KCD Band | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Michael Saldana | The Will | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Billy Bone US Blues | Last Chance Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Stephany Chavira & The Rivertones | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Chris Colunga | The Buckle | 8:15 pm – 11:15 pm
Back in Black: AC/DC Tribute Band | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Russell "The Piano Man" Boyd | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
The Waymores | Freight Bar | 9:00 pm – midnight
Luau Hawaiian Party with DJ DRU | Austin’s on the Avenue | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Sean Anderson | Hotel Herringbone | 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sunday, June 23
Waco Workshops: Portrait Drawing (SOLD OUT) | Art Center Waco | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Kitten Adoption Event | Cultivate 7twelve | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Spring Awakening (matinee) | MCC Music & Theatre Arts | 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Rewind Party Band | Playdium Pool | 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Sunday Funday | Freight Bar | 4:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Kristin Shinn Drive-Thru Fundraiser | Comma Styles | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Maya Piata | Hotel Herringbone | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Open Mic Night | Lakeside Bar | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Slice Girls Burlesque Show | Truelove Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Monday, June 24
Kid's Art Summer Camp (morning) | Cultivate 7twelve | 8:00 am – noon
Play with Paints (1st–2nd grade) | Art Center Waco | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Fabulous Fiber Arts (3rd–6th grade) | Art Center Waco | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Finding Nemo Summer Camp (SOLD OUT) | Mission Waco Jubilee Theatre | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Monday Story Time: Down in the Meadow | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Kid's Art Summer Camp (afternoon) | Cultivate 7twelve | 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Crazy Coder Camp! | MAKER’s EDGE Creation Studio | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Midsummer Celebration | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Waco Roller Derby Open Practice | Skate Waco Bellmead | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Acoustic Open Mic | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Adult Art Camp | Cultivate 7twelve | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Karaoke Mondays | The Crying Shame | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Manic Monday | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Monday Funday: Jims With Benefits & Cuzzo's | Hemingway’s Watering Hole | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Night | Lakeside Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tuesday, June 25
Kid's Art Summer Camp (morning) | Cultivate 7twelve | 8:00 am – noon
Play with Paints (1st–2nd grade) | Art Center Waco | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Finding Nemo Summer Camp (SOLD OUT) | Mission Waco Jubilee Theatre | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Kids Eat Free Tuesdays | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 11:00 am – midnight
Greater Hewitt Chamber June Business Luncheon | Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Kid's Art Summer Camp (afternoon) | Cultivate 7twelve | 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Crazy Coder Camp! | MAKER’s EDGE Creation Studio | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Break-Even Bottle Night with Ladyburn 42 | 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
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
Karaoke | Tokio Store | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Tuesday | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Wednesday, June 26
Kid's Art Summer Camp (morning) | Cultivate 7twelve | 8:00 am – noon
Play with Paints (1st–2nd grade) | Art Center Waco | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
The Meetup | Startup Waco | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Finding Nemo Summer Camp (SOLD OUT) | Mission Waco Jubilee Theatre | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
All-Day Happy Hour | Pivovar | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
KWBU Lunch This Month | Luigi’s of Woodway | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Lunch With The Masters: Herbs—There’s More Than Meets The Eye | MCC Emergency Services Education Center | noon – 2:00 pm
Rural Health Book Club: Rough Sleepers | Texas AEHC East | noon – 1:00 pm
Kid's Art Summer Camp (afternoon) | Cultivate 7twelve | 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Crazy Coder Camp! | MAKER’s EDGE Creation Studio | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Samuel Adams Pint Night | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
¡Qué sigue en la calle 25! | Waco Fire Station #6 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Trivia Night | Bare Arms Brewing | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Live Figure Drawing | Cultivate 7twelve | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sugar & Violence Closing Reception: Samantha Janes Artist Talk | Cultivate 7twelve | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wine Wednesday with Stan Wilfong | Segovia Wine Bar | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Night | Torchy’s Tacos | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Holly Tucker | Hotel Herringbone | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
This is a Clue Trivia | Old Chicago | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Open Mic Night | Last Chance Bar | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Music Bingo | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
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Coming Next Week
James and the Giant Peach, Thunderosa, and Texas Arts Advocacy Summit & Awards Dinner 2024.
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