In celebration of Kermit Oliver’s 80th birthday, Art Center Waco is having an opening night reception on Friday at 6 pm for a new exhibition of his silk scarf designs. The result of a 30-year collaboration between Waco artist Oliver and French fashion house Hermès, each one is a vibrant and intricate depiction of American culture and history. Admission is free—and drinks and light bites will be provided—but a $10 donation is suggested.
Hermès in the Heart of Texas: The Art of Kermit Oliver at Art Center Waco runs from August 4 through October 14, 2023.
Your school days may be long behind you, but here’s your chance to shine once again at Fabled and Southern Roots’ first-ever boozy Buzzed (spelling) Bee on Sunday night. Participants will get their first pint free, and there’ll be more pint night specials all evening long, including an exclusive “Buzzed Bee” pint glass.
RSVP online to participate as spots are limited.
Next Tuesday night, the Waco-McLennan County Library’s traveling book club visits Maria Mezcaleria to discuss Miriam Toews’s Fight Night, a multigenerational story examining female relationships in a Toronto family. Plus, you’ll have the chance to check out downtown Waco’s newest mezcal restaurant and bar.
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Thursday, August 3
Teen Art Camp | Art Center Waco | 9:00 am – 3:45 pm
Chalkboard Specials | Fish City Grill | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
August 2023 Steak Night | The Brazos Landing | 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
$20 Steak Night | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
#IPADay Pint Night | Dancing Bear Pub | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Night | Fuzzy’s Taco Shop | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Jon Fox | Lounge ’93 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Trivia Night | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
$3 Thursday College Night | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – 2:00 am
Touch of Grey | Old Chicago | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
'80s Neon-Theme Karaoke Party | 308 Tavern | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Ragland Country Band | Sul Ross Boot Scootin’ Dance Club | 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Hollywood Nights at the Hippodrome | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday, August 4
Teen Art Camp | Art Center Waco | 9:00 am – 3:45 pm
Café y Pan Dulce | Home Instead | 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Chalkboard Specials | Fish City Grill | 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Swan Song | Susan L. Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Pokemon TCG Tourney Night | King’s Landing | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
First Friday Live Painting & Artist Talk with James Adcox | Cultivate 7twelve | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Hermès in the Heart of Texas: The Art of Kermit Oliver Opening Reception | Art Center Waco | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Vision Video with Urban Heat | Truelove Bar | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
20th Birthday Dinner (SOLD OUT) | The Olive Branch | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Towne Adams | Uncle Worm’s Smoke House | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox | Pivovar | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Katie Stewart | Lounge ’93 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Ballou's Cats | Fuzzy’s Taco Shop | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Joel Wood | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Venus E | Fuzzy’s Taco Shop (Hewitt) | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jonna Mae Spigener | Camp Fimfo | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Bill & Phil Show | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Collin James Band | Last Chance Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Dan Tennyson | 308 Tavern | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
DJ Sauvesito | JRG’s Bar & Grill | 8:00 pm – midnight
Sami Brown | Blue Dog Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Josh Barnard | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Suede | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
First Friday Sip 'n' Skate | Skate World Waco | 10:30 pm – 1:30 am
Saturday, August 5
Back to School Bash | Extraco Events Center | 8:30 am – noon
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
HOT Strength & Fitness Expo | BASE at Extraco Events Center | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Together Workshop Series | Ramble & Company Waco | 10:00 am – noon
Community Back-to-School Giveaway | Emmanuel Baptist Church | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Casting Competition | Camp Fimfo | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway Drive-Thru | East Waco Library | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
First Saturday Mystery Storytime | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Chalkboard Specials | Fish City Grill | 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Teachers & Staff Appreciation Day | Junkyard Jewel Boutique | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Paint Party with Bo-Boujee Brush | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | noon – 3:00 pm
Tommy Kruger | C&N Axtell Store | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jonathan Arthur | Pivovar | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Dr Pepper Paranormal Experience | Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dave Wild Trio | Segovia Wine Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Stephany Chavira | Camp Fimfo | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
YOUprov | Brazos Theatre | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Travis Feutz with Colton Hawkins | Hoot’s Tokio Store | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Kyle Sinkule | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Darrell Ray | 308 Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Sunday, August 6
Chalkboard Specials | Fish City Grill | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Seafood Sunday | The Brazos Landing | 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Czech & Then Some | The Tipsy Lion Bar & Grill | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Yoga Teacher Training Info Session | Yoga8 | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Buzzed Bee | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Service Industry Night | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday Funday with DJ Sauvesito | JRG’s Bar & Grill | 8:00 pm – midnight
Monday, August 7
Mystery Monday with Ashley Millerd Crownover & Waco Recycling | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Chalkboard Specials | Fish City Grill | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Poker Night | Bare Arms Brewing | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Acoustic Open Mic | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday Funday with Le's Kitchen & Churros' Time | Hemingway’s Watering Hole | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Karaoke Monday | The Crying Shame | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Trivia Night | Lakeside Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Teen Night | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tuesday, August 8
Chalkboard Specials | Fish City Grill | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Cocktails with Jen | Hemingway’s Watering Hole | 5:00 pm – midnight
Dave Innis's Tuesday Night Piano Happy Hour | Stay Classy Waco | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Beer Garden Yoga | Brotherwell Brewing | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Books & Brews: Fight Night | Maria Mezcaleria | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Smarty Pints Trivia | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Towne Tuesday Open Mic | The Crying Shame | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Booze Clues Trivia | Dancing Bear Pub | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday, August 9
1 Million Cups Waco | Hustle Co-Working | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Chalkboard Specials | Fish City Grill | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Veterans Appreciation Luncheon | Lee Lockwood Library and Museum | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Pint Night Wednesday | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Night | Fuzzy’s Taco Shop (Hewitt) | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Eastern Body, Western Mind Book Study | 1609 Austin Ave | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Music Bingo | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Open Mic Night | Last Chance Bar | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Name That Tune Music Bingo | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Trivia Night | Stay Classy Waco | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Witty Wednesday BuzzTime Trivia | Hemingway’s Watering Hole | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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Coming Next Week
Holly Tucker, Last Call Before Football, and McLennan County Master Gardeners’ Whimsy in the Garden.
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