Describe the Night isn’t theater for people who want to feel good—it’s for people who want to feel something real get under their skin and stay there. This weekend at Baylor’s Mabee Theater, history, fiction, and flat-out madness collide in a swirl of secret police, doomed writers, and the kind of lies that shape nations.
Grab your chance to watch this fever dream scribbled in a Cold War notebook come to life—hallucinatory, brutal, and absolutely worth the ride.
Forget the popcorn—this Friday night at Texas Music Cafe, the Waco Movie Club is serving up an auditory feast with Becky Sullivan, the Oscar-nominated sound designer behind Unbroken. She didn’t just capture the chaos of WWII in the Angelina Jolie–directed film; she bent silence and fury into something that hits you in the gut and doesn’t let go.
Come hear how she built the sound of survival, one wrenching detail at a time, and walk away knowing how real movie magic is forged in the dark.
Free tickets are available online.
TRo & Johnnie (aka Terry Roller and Johnnie Bradshaw) aren’t chasing fame—they’re handing out harmony and heartache one song at a time, the way real Texas musicians have always done it. This Saturday afternoon at For Keeps Coffee, the two co-founders of the Stars Over Texas Jamboree will turn caffeine and melody into a front-porch confessional, soaked in years of stories and the kind of chops you don’t fake.
Experience a show that’s not about empty flash; it’s about feeling—and these two bring more of it than most bands half their age and twice their volume.
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Thursday, April 10
April Discovery Activity: Nature Journal! | Urban REAP | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Easter Bunny Photos | Richland Mall | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thirsty Thursday | Pivovar | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
After Hours & Open House | Baylor Club | 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
STORIES Cafe Music Night | Anthem STORIES | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Brian Brown & Jeremy Moore | EVEN Hotel Waco | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Baylor Early Music Ensemble | Armstrong Browning Library | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Texas Whiskey Society Blind Tasting Challenge | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bingo Night | The Will | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jester King Pint Night | Dancing Bear Pub | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monthly Cruise-In | Te’Jun Texas Cajun | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Darrell "D-Rail" Ray | The Grape Wine Bar & Bistro | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
KRIS with a K Music Bingo | Waco Ale Co. | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Music Bingo | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Adult Skate Night | Skate World Waco | 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Trivia Night | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Bobby Dean & The Timeless Country Band | Sul Ross Boot Scootin’ Dance Club | 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
McLennan Distinguished Lecture Series: José M. Hernández | McLennan Community College Conference Center | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Women of Texas Music Songwriter Series | Texas Music Cafe | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Waco Brew Theology | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thirsty Thursday Karaoke | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Slap Stix Music Bingo | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Baylor Concert Jazz | Glennis McCrary Music Building | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Claire Ruland & Shane Hall | Lounge ’93 | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Describe the Night | Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Open Mic Night: Stories of Hope, Healing & Support | Freight Bar | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday, April 11
Magnolia Market Rooftop Lounge | Magnolia Market at the Silos | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Baylor Lifelong Learning Coffee: Mark Twain | Mayborn Museum Complex | 9:30 am – 11:00 am
April Discovery Activity: Nature Journal! | Urban REAP | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Live Music & Trivia | Magnolia Market at the Silos | 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Fossil Friday | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:30 am – noon
Easter Bunny Photos | Richland Mall | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Farmers Market | Da’ Shack | 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
2025 Browning Day | Armstrong Browning Library | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Stan Wilfong | The Grape Wine Bar & Bistro | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Crawfish for CASA (SOLD OUT) | BASE at Extraco Events Center | 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Collin James Band | American Legion Post 273 | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Joe Parker | Tradinghouse Bar & Grill | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
J Edwards | VFW Post 6008 | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Claire Ruland & Shane Hall | Waco Ale Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Brazos Brothers | Camp Fimfo | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Country Throwdown: A Night of '70s, '80s & '90s Hits with DJ JoJo | The Will | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday Night Magic | Nexus Waco | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Disney's 101 Dalmatians | Waco Civic Theatre | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Eric & Thomas Unplugged | Segovia Wine Bar | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lake Waco Wetlands Night Hikes | Lake Waco Wetlands | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ride the Cyclone | The Performing Arts Community Center | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Brian Brown | Lounge ’93 | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Waco Movie Club: Unbroken | Texas Music Cafe | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Describe the Night | Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Legacy Roads | The Tipsy Lion Bar & Grill | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Dance Competition | Melody Ranch | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Darrell "D-Rail" Ray | Encore Rooftop Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Jamey Yadon & Cody Ellinger | Tokio Store | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Steve Dansby | Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Randy Rogers Band with Dylan Wheeler | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The Ballou's Cats | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Imitators Show | Gritos Bar & Venue | 9:00 pm – midnight
Feel-Free Friday with DJ Euby | Freight Bar | 10:30 pm – 1:30 am
Saturday, April 12
Toughest N' Texas Trail Runs | Cameron Park Redwood Shelter | 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Park Clean Up | The Mouth of the Bosque | 8:00 am – 11:00 am
0.5K for Pre-K | Indian Spring Park | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
120 Club Dyno Shoot Out | Harley-Davidson of Waco | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Waco Walks: Women of Oakwood | Oakwood Cemetery | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
China Spring Farmers & Crafters Market | First Baptist Church of China Spring | 9:00 am – noon
Art on Elm | Bridge Street Plaza | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Farmers Market | Da’ Shack | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Magnolia Market Rooftop Lounge | Magnolia Market at the Silos | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | Bridge Street Plaza | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Homestead Weekly Market | Homestead Heritage | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Floating Mercado | Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
April Discovery Activity: Nature Journal! | Urban REAP | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
2nd Annual Trash, Dash & Bash | Indian Spring Park | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Live Music & Trivia | Magnolia Market at the Silos | 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Play & Create | Art Center Waco | 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Kids Art Class: Nature Art | Art Center Waco | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
2025 Easter Festival with Bronson Louis | Western Belle Farm | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Easter Bunny Photos | Richland Mall | 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
BIPOC Spring Market | Cha Community | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Boots & Blooms Paint Event: Cocktails & Canvas | The Will | noon – 2:00 pm
Los Roachez, Texxas Trouble & Blue Houdini | The Will | noon – 1:00 am
Terry "TRo" Roller & Johnnie Bradshaw | For Keeps Coffee | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Folklorico 101 | The Performing Arts Community Center | 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Disney's 101 Dalmatians (matinee) | Waco Civic Theatre | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Light Up the Dark 5K | Cameron Park Zoo | 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Teen Takeover: Year of Quantum | Mayborn Museum Complex | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Van Hanyak | Shoppe 826 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Joe Frausto | Union Grove | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Claire Ruland & Shane Hall | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tea Aguilar & Zach Hill | Waco Ale Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Disney's 101 Dalmatians | Waco Civic Theatre | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Marcelo Boccato Quartet with Jimmy Greene & Heavenly Voices | Glennis McCrary Music Building | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mark McCallister | Camp Fimfo | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
It's a SMALL, SMALL WORLD! Improv Comedy | Champions Barber & Beauty Academy | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Live Jazz Saturday with Greg Bashara & Evan Klaras | Segovia Wine Bar | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dr Pepper Paranormal Experience | Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ride the Cyclone | The Performing Arts Community Center | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Fred Smith | Marie’s Wine Bar | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Eric & Thomas Unplugged | Lounge ’93 | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Describe the Night | Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Midnight Mustangs | Elk Hall | 8:00 pm – midnight
Curt & Hannah | 3R Roadhouse | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Neon Whiskey | Wolf’s Sports Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Karaoke Night | Encore Rooftop Bar | 8:00 pm – midnight
Collin James Band | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Full Moon Paddle Night | Brazos Park East | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Ronnie & The Redwoods | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Chris Colunga | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Khoury Moore | 308 Tavern | 9:00 pm – midnight
Jayme Wade | Last Chance Bar | 9:00 pm – midnight
Johnny Joes & Tha Band | JRG’s Bar & Grill | 9:00 pm – midnight
Saturday Spins with DJ Wyatt | Freight Bar | 10:30 pm – 1:30 am
Sunday, April 13
2025 Easter Festival with Savannah Kay | Western Belle Farm | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sip + Shop | Ramble & Company | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Homegrown Sunday & Outdoor Market | The Will | noon – 6:00 pm
Skellington Market | Skellington Curiosities | noon – 4:00 pm
Easter Bunny Photos | Richland Mall | noon – 6:00 pm
Sunday Market Days | Michelle’s Bling & Glamour Boutique | noon – 5:00 pm
New Horizons Band | Ball Performing Arts Center | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Disney's 101 Dalmatians (matinee) | Waco Civic Theatre | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Describe the Night (matinee) | Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Mystery Book Club: The Thin Man | South Waco Library | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Miracles for the McFarlands Benefit | Lee Lockwood Library and Museum | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Seltzer Sunday | Freight Bar | 4:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Open Mic | Cricket’s Grill & Draft House | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Song Swap & Open Mic Night | Lakeside Bar | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ride the Cyclone | The Performing Arts Community Center | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Monday, April 14
Monday Story Time | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny | Richland Mall | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Carillon Recital | Pat Neff Hall | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Monday Funday with Brazos Brothers & Teresita’s Birria | Hemingway’s Watering Hole | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Conectar-Connect 2025 Scholarship Banquet | McLennan Community College Conference Center | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
6th Round RC Points Race | HobbyTown | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Star Student with the Ersatz Brothers, Psychocybin & Riddance | Waco Pedal Tours | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Manic Monday | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Night | Lakeside Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Wind Ensemble Concert | Ball Performing Arts Center | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Faculty & Guest Recital: Brent Phillips, Tim Owner & Phillip Freeman | Glennis McCrary Music Building | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Tuesday, April 15
Easter Bunny Photos | Richland Mall | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Fabled Book Club: Broken Country | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | noon – 1:00 pm
Baylor Libraries Author Series: Melody V. Escobar | Moody Library | noon – 1:00 pm
Art Lunch & Learn: Traversing Uncertainty | Art Center Waco | noon – 1:30 pm
Piano Hour | Waco Hall | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Painting in the Park! | 814 Elm Ave | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Beer Garden Yoga | Brotherwell Brewing | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Smarty Pints Trivia | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Booze Clues Tuesday Trivia | Dancing Bear Pub | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Tuesday | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Baylor Jazz Ensemble | Glennis McCrary Music Building | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Wednesday, April 16
The Meetup | Startup Waco | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Village Wednesday | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:00 am – noon
1000 Friends of Waco | The WorkSITE | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Fabled Story Time | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Easter Bunny Photos | Richland Mall | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Newcomers & Neighbors | Baylor Club | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lunch With The Masters: Howard Garrett, The Dirt Doctor | McLennan Community College Conference Center | noon – 2:00 pm
Women's Wednesday | The Will | 4:00 pm – midnight
Kids Eat Free Wednesday | 1424 Bistro | 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Levitt AMP Waco Music Series: Marion with the Waco Community Choir | Bridge Street Plaza | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Amy Williams' Vocal Students Showcase | Marie’s Wine Bar | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Bike Night | Harley-Davidson of Waco | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Night | Hemingway’s Watering Hole | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wine Wednesday with Stan Wilfong | Segovia Wine Bar | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bobby Dean & The Timeless Country Band | 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
The Baylor Percussion Group | Glennis McCrary Music Building | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
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Helberg BBQ Good Friday Crawfish Boil, Good Dogs Night Out, and The Heels.
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