Waco Insider #176
Thunderosa, Artists' Studio Collective: Plein Air, and Hemingway’s 3-Year Anniversary Tiki Party
Ladies and gentlemen: Brace yourselves for the raw, unadulterated power of Thunderosa as the band tears through the Texas Music Cafe this Friday night in downtown Waco. For the uninitiated, imagine ZZ Top's swagger fused with the frenetic energy of early Motorhead and drenched in Southern-fried blues.
Thunderosa doesn’t just play music; they ignite it with live shows that are an explosion of sound that’ll leave your heart pounding and your ears ringing. If you crave an authentic, no-holds-barred rock experience, get ready to stomp, sweat, and scream because Thunderosa is here to remind you what real rock music is all about.
Plein air painting, with its roots in the tradition of capturing nature in its purest form, offers a unique invitation to step outside the constraints of the familiar studio. This Saturday morning at Bell's Hill Park, Art Center Waco calls upon local artists to embrace this method, to confront the landscape directly, and to render it with immediacy and authenticity.
Join in not just to paint but to experience the intersection of observation and creation, and engage with the environment in a manner that is both intimate and expansive. Here, amidst the natural setting, let your work reflect the nuanced reality of your surroundings, capturing moments that are as fleeting as they are profound.
Just imagine it: a tropical oasis in the heart of a Texas summer, where the rum flows like a river and the vibe is pure, unadulterated fun. Sure, that might be your imagination, but it’s also what you’ll find this Saturday night at Hemingway's Watering Hole, across from the Extraco Events Center, at its third annual tiki party.
A bastion of cocktails and camaraderie, Hemingway’s is a legendary local haunt for those who crave good drinks and better company. Be there on Saturday for the exotic cocktails and island tunes or risk missing out on a slice of paradise right here in Waco.
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Thursday, June 27
Texas Arts Advocacy Summit & Awards Dinner 2024 | Cambria Hotel | 8:00 am – 8:30 pm
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
Thirsty Thursday | Pivovar | 11:00 am – 9:00 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
Sami Brown | Hotel Herringbone | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
101 Dalmations KIDS | Lee Lockwood Library and Museum | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Pride Night | Truelove Bar | 6:00 pm – 2:00 am
Equal Parts Brewing Pint Night | Dancing Bear Pub | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Versus Series Wine Tasting: Spain vs. Oregon | Segovia Wine Bar | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Kenneth Hafertepe Book Signing & Lecture | Mayborn Museum Complex | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Summer Thrift + Sip | Ramble & Company Waco | 6:30 pm – 8:30 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
Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox | Lounge ’93 | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Open Mic Night with Joel Wood | MacDaddy’s Pub | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Open Mic Night with Caleb Deschaine | Rocky’s Roadhouse | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Songwriter Showcase | Texas Music Cafe | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Adult Skate Night | Skate World Waco | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Karaoke on the Patio | Austin’s on the Avenue | 9:00 pm – midnight
Tim German | Hotel Herringbone | 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday, June 28
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
101 Dalmations KIDS (matinee) | Lee Lockwood Library and Museum | 10:00 am – 11:30 pm
Mean Girls High School Version (matinee) | Lee Lockwood Library and Museum | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Friday Fish Fry | Karem Shrine | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Marty Floyd | 1424 Bistro | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Stan Wilfong | The Grape Wine Bar & Bistro | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Nick Dennard & Cody Ellinger | Uncle Worm’s Smoke House | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monte Rose | Slow Rise on the Brazos | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Heart of Texas Drink 'n' Draw | Union Hall | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Dave Innis | Cambria Hotel | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
June Wine Club Dinner | Valley Mills Vineyards | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Finding Nemo JR. | Mission Waco Jubilee Theatre | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
2:Fourteen | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Winnie the Pooh KIDS | Waco Civic Theatre | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
WPN Youth Prom | Cultivate 7twelve | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Me & You Bazaar Night Market | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thunderosa | Texas Music Cafe | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Katherine Center (SOLD OUT) | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Katie Stewart | Lounge ’93 | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Waco Jazz Collective | Marie’s Wine Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Kent Klaras | Camp Fimfo | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Karaoke | Waco Ale Co. | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Mean Girls High School Version | Lee Lockwood Library and Museum | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
James and the Giant Peach | Ball Performing Arts Center | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Ben Rendek | The Will | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Dillon Lankford & Megan Urby | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Chris Perez | Wolf’s Sports Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Collin James Trio | Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Michael Saldana & Jonna Mae | Lakeside Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Eric & Thomas Unplugged | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
JeMarcus Bridges | Hotel Herringbone | 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
EDM Sessions with Fayok, Tony D & Mr. Rush | Tandem Rooftop Bar | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Saturday, June 29
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Artists' Studio Collective: Plein Air | Bell’s Hill Park | 9:00 am – noon
James and the Giant Peach (matinee) | Ball Performing Arts Center | 10:00 am – noon
Car Shows & Parades for a Cause | HobbyTown | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Homestead Weekly Market | Homestead Heritage | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Storytime | Barnes & Noble | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
No One is Coming to Save You Book Launch | Art Center Waco | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
101 Dalmations KIDS (matinee) | Lee Lockwood Library and Museum | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Winnie the Pooh KIDS (matinee) | Waco Civic Theatre | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Finding Nemo JR. (matinee) | Mission Waco Jubilee Theatre | 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Nate Leonard | Hotel Herringbone | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Puppy Palooza | PetSmart | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Cen-Tex Sprint Car Nationals | Riesel Lions Club | 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Open Mic Night with Rachel Ruth Tate | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bon Ton Mickey & the Zydeco Hot Steppers | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Dr Pepper Paranormal Experience | Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Lindsley Brothers | Camp Fimfo | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Winnie the Pooh KIDS | Waco Civic Theatre | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Mean Girls High School Version | Lee Lockwood Library and Museum | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
James and the Giant Peach | Ball Performing Arts Center | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
WPN Phantom of the Opera Adult Prom | Cultivate 7twelve | 8:00 pm – midnight
Towne Adams | The Will | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Joe Parker & Todd Henderson | Last Chance Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Griffith Switch | The Tipsy Lion Bar & Grill | 8:00 pm – midnight
DJ Sweetest T | Marie’s Wine Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Touch of Grey | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
3-Year Anniversary Tiki Party | Hemingway’s Watering Hole | 8:00 pm – 2:00 am
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Sean Anderson | Hotel Herringbone | 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Ken Brown | Tandem Rooftop Bar | 9:00 pm – midnight
Sunday, June 30
Rainbow Canvas: Painting with Pride & Rescued Friends | Cloven Heart Farm Sanctuary | 10:00 am – noon
Summer Sip + Shop | Ramble & Company Waco | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Young Youth Musicians & Sami Brown | The Will | 1:00 pm – 7:30 pm
James and the Giant Peach (matinee) | Ball Performing Arts Center | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sunday Sessions: The Lindsley Brothers | Waco Surf | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Mean Girls High School Version (matinee) | Lee Lockwood Library and Museum | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
DIY Doormat Workshop | Shoppe 826 | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
David Matthew Doran | Playdium Pool | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sunday Funday | Freight Bar | 4:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Mid-Year Super Sunday Concert | Antioch Baptist Church | 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Open Mic Night | Lakeside Bar | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mean Girls High School Version | Lee Lockwood Library and Museum | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday, July 1
Kid's Art Summer Camp (morning) | Cultivate 7twelve | 8:00 am – noon
Monday Story Time: Jungle Safari | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:30 am – 11:15 am
24th Anniversary Open House | KWBU | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Independence Day Special | Fish City Grill | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Kid's Art Summer Camp (afternoon) | Cultivate 7twelve | 12:30 pm – 4:30 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
Monday Funday: Bohemian Pirates Band & Le's Kitchen | Hemingway’s Watering Hole | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Night | Lakeside Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tuesday, July 2
Kid's Art Summer Camp (morning) | Cultivate 7twelve | 8:00 am – noon
Independence Day Special | Fish City Grill | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Kids Eat Free Tuesdays | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 11:00 am – midnight
Kid's Art Summer Camp (afternoon) | Cultivate 7twelve | 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Cocktails with Jen | Hemingway’s Watering Hole | 5:00 pm – midnight
Karaoke Night | Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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
The Healing Window | Providencia Urban Retreat | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Tuesday | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Wednesday, July 3
Clip & Chip Days | Animal Birth Control Clinic | 7:15 am – 5:30 pm
Kid's Art Summer Camp (morning) | Cultivate 7twelve | 8:00 am – noon
The Meetup | Startup Waco | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Village Wednesday | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:00 am – noon
All-Day Happy Hour | Pivovar | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Independence Day Special | Fish City Grill | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Quiet Side of Health: Intro to Harm Reduction | Texas AHEC East | noon – 1:00 pm
Kid's Art Summer Camp (afternoon) | Cultivate 7twelve | 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Pop-Up Shop | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Trivia Night | Bare Arms Brewing | 6:00 pm – 7:30 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
Mack Abernathy's 1st Wednesday Fiasco | 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
Kristen Kelly | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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Coming Next Week
Fourth of July, Texas Ranger Talks, and Palette of the Wild Art Showcase.
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