Waco Insider #157
5th Annual Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival, Legends of Texas Whiskey Festival, and Men on Boats
The four-day Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival returns for a fifth year, even bigger and better than before, with more events at multiple locations around Waco: movies, networking opportunities, workshops, live music, a golf scramble, and much more. But that makes sense as its organizers want to have the widest reach possible, and as they say, “to make a global impact and change the face of storytelling and the storytellers in the film and entertainment industry.”
(And who knows? You might just see a few movie stars along the way too!)
“Savor” the date for the inaugural Legends of Texas Whiskey Festival on Saturday night as the Texas Sports Hall of Fame hosts its first-ever tasting event, a blend of legends and legendary spirits.
Sample fine whiskeys from Texas distillers and master blenders, and learn first-hand how Texas whiskey is made and how experts taste and judge these spirits. Enjoy the company of those who appreciate and celebrate those who master their sport and their craft.
With performances beginning next Wednesday at Baylor’s Hooper-Schefer Fine Arts Center, Men on Boats is the story of John Wesley Powell’s 1869 government-sanctioned expedition to chart America’s frontier.
Told here, however, entirely by a female cast, the play invites audiences to experience the joy of exploration, while also considering whose stories have been left untold or erased. Join Powell and his crew as they discover grueling challenges, the strength of camaraderie, and the beauty of discovery’s path.
Upcoming Events
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Thursday, February 15
Thirsty Thursday | Pivovar | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Valentine's Week Menu | The Brazos Landing | 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
WPN Third Thursday Hangout | Cultivate 7twelve | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
AFTER HOURS: A Startup Waco Speaker Series with Gabriella Cacciotti | Startup Waco | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Jeep Night | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
CTHCC Family Skate Night Fundraiser | Skate Waco Bellmead | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tupps Brewery Pint Night | Dancing Bear Pub | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
All-University Sing (SOLD OUT) | Waco Hall | 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Trivia Night | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Fostering 101: Intro to Becoming a Shelter Pet Foster | Humane Society of Central Texas | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Trivia Night | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
JD Hicks Jam Session | Rocky’s Roadhouse | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Midnight Mustangs | Sul Ross Boot Scootin’ Dance Club | 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Half Off Everything! | 5IVE | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Darrell "D-Rail" Ray | Lounge ’93 | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jamie Ivey | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Waco Brew Theology: Daoism | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Adult Skate Lessons | Skate World Waco | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
5th Annual Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival | Multiple Locations | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
9-Ball Tournament | Clicks Billiards | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
$3 Thursday College Night with DJ Euby | Freight Bar | 10:00 pm – 2:00 am
Friday, February 16
Valentine's Week Menu | The Brazos Landing | 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
5th Annual Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival | Multiple Locations | 11:00 am – 11:30 pm
Maxx "Smokinmaxx" Carter | The Grape Wine Bar & Bistro | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Steve Dansby | Slow Rise on the Brazos | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox | 1424 Bistro | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
All-University Sing (SOLD OUT) | Waco Hall | 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Tyler Layne & Michael Saldana | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Murder Mystery Dinner | Cultivate 7twelve | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Half Off Everything! | 5IVE | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Baylor Jazz Ensemble with Miguel Zenon | Glennis McCrary Music Building | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
DJ JOJO | JRG’s Bar & Grill | 8:00 pm – midnight
Max, Lynnette, Shawna & Steven | Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Towne Adams & Jonna Mae | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Steve Smith Group | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Gunnar Latham | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
EDM Sessions with Tony D, Dream Team & LSDJ | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Saturday, February 17
Bound for the Brave 5K & 10K | The Pavilion at the Carleen Bright Arboretum | 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Kent & Evan Klaras | For Keeps Coffee | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Cars & Coffee | Black Rifle Coffee Company | 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Natural Light Portraits Photography Class | Cameron Park Redwood Shelter | 10:00 am – noon
5th Annual Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival | Multiple Locations | 10:30 am – 11:30 pm
Valentine's Week Menu | The Brazos Landing | 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Coffee Cupping | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Thank You! Lee Lockwood Fundraiser with Sloppy Joe Band | Lee Lockwood Library and Museum | 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
All-University Sing (SOLD OUT) | Waco Hall | 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Lovers Only | Cultivate 7twelve | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
2024 Mardi Gras Ball | BASE at Extraco Events Center | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jared Pool | 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
Half Off Everything! | 5IVE | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Dr Pepper Paranormal Experience | Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Legends of Texas Whiskey Festival | Texas Sports Hall of Fame | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Three Guys & A Beer Improv Comedy | Bare Arms Brewing | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Ozomatli | The Pavilion at the Carleen Bright Arboretum | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Casey Kelley Band | Wolf’s Sports Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Venus E | VFW Post 6008 | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Rewind Party Band | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Karaoke | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
2nd Annual Emo Prom | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | 8:00 pm – midnight
Stand-Up Comedy Showcase | Brazos Theatre | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Valentine's Day Afterparty the Collin James Band | Last Chance Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tyler Stokes | The Tipsy Lion Bar & Grill | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Touch of Grey | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
DJ Peligro | JRG’s Bar & Grill | 9:00 pm – 1 am
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Billy Bone U.S. Blues | Wiley’s Sports Bar | 9:00 pm – midnight
Overnight Gaming Lock-In | Nexus Waco | 10:00 pm – 7:00 am
Sunday, February 18
5th Annual Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival | Multiple Locations | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Skellington Market | Skellington Curiosities | noon – 4:00 pm
An Adam Experiment | Waco Civic Theatre | 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
The Art of Martyrdom | Cultivate 7twelve | 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Sunday Funday | Freight Bar | 4:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Yoga for the Actor | Cultivate 7twelve | 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Open Mic Night | Lakeside Bar | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
WrestleBowl III | Axtell ISD Gymnasium | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Half Off Everything! | 5IVE | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
9-Ball Tournament | Clicks Billiards | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Monday, February 19
Black History Month Story Time | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Presidents Day Skate | Skate Waco Bellmead & Skate World Waco | 1:00 pm – 6:00 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
Zak Webb Band & Tricia Garrett | Common Grounds | 6:15 pm – 9:30 pm
Beginning Tap Dance | Cultivate 7twelve | 6:30 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
Hat Bar Pop-Up | Lounge ’93 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Karaoke Night | Bare Arms Brewing | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Night | Lakeside Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Baylor Symphony Orchestra | Glennis McCrary Music Building | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Wind Ensemble Concert | Midway ISD Performing Arts Center | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Guest Recital: Pei-Chun Liao | Waco Hall | 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tuesday, February 20
February Business Networking Luncheon | Sleep Inn | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Woodwind Hour | Glennis McCrary Music Building | 4:00 pm – 5:30 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
Fabled Book Club: Mercury | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Baylor Campus Orchestra & Concert Band | Glennis McCrary Music Building | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Men on Boats | Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday, February 21
Wild Imaginings Writing Group | Street Dog Cafe | 8:30 am – 9:30 pm
The Meetup | Startup Waco | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Village Wednesday | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:00 am – noon
Waco Newcomers & Neighbors | Baylor Club | 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
KWBU’s Lunch This Month | Jon Lillie’s Steakhouse | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Lunch with the Masters: Gardening 101 in McLennan County | MCC Emergency Services Education Center | noon – 2:00 pm
After-School Youth Theater Class | Cultivate 7twelve | 4:30 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
Blind Whiskey Tasting: Main Street of Louisville | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wine Wednesday with Stan Wilfong | Segovia Wine Bar | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Waco Roller Derby Open Practice | Skate Waco Bellmead | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Bobby Dean & The Timeless Country Band | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Half Off Everything! | 5IVE | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Open Mic Night | Last Chance Bar | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Music Bingo | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Men on Boats | Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
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Coming Next Week
Hearts in the Arts Theatre Gala, Reading with a Ranger, and Black History Month Walking Tour.
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