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Ride the Cyclone: The Musical, 2025 Texas Food Truck Showdown, and Rootstock: A Texas Wine Festival
Death by roller coaster is one heck of a way to start a musical, but Ride the Cyclone doesn’t stop there—it turns tragedy into a freaky, genre-hopping séance of teenage dreams and regrets.
Silent House Theatre Company cranks the weird up to eleven at The Performing Arts Community Center this weekend and next, staging a show where six dead kids fight for one last shot at life through music, madness, and maybe a little divine judgment. This isn’t your grandma’s musical—it’s stranger yet alive in all the ways that matter.
The Texas Food Truck Showdown isn’t about who wins—it’s about who survives after eating their way across 35 trucks without collapsing into an overfed heap at Heritage Square.
This Saturday, downtown Waco turns into a carnival of excess, with jazz, country, rock, and the low, steady hum of thousands of people chasing flavor like it’s a competitive sport. No one walks away clean, but everyone will be full, maybe even forever changed by a brisket grilled cheese or fried things on sticks that tasted like redemption.
Food tickets are available online.
Rootstock is where Texas wine sheds the cowboy boots and slips into something silkier—fifteen tastings deep, a paella plate in hand, and a flamenco groove pulsing under your feet like the grapes are still dancing in the barrel.
On Sunday at the Earle Harrison House & Pape Gardens, the vibes—and the pours—are lush, and the only thing sharper than the wine is the sound of a Spanish guitar slicing through the spring air. It’s not just a festival—it’s a sun-drenched, slightly tipsy love letter to the good life.
Upcoming Events
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Thursday, April 3
Thirsty Thursday | Pivovar | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Bingo Night | The Will | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Zachary Hill | 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
Thirsty Thursday Karaoke | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Branded Heart | Sul Ross Boot Scootin' Dance Club | 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Women of Texas Music Songwriter Series | Texas Music Cafe | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Night | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Adult Skate Night | Skate World Waco | 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Slap Stix Music Bingo | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Faculty Jazz Concert | MCC Music & Theatre Arts | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
From Yellowstone to the Mountaintop | Waco Hall | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday, April 4
Magnolia Market Rooftop Lounge & Artisan Pop-Up | Magnolia Market at the Silos | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
10th Annual Caritas Charity Golf Classic | Cottonwood Creek Golf Course | 11:30 am – 5:00 pm
Farmers Market | Da' Shack | 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Piano Hour | Waco Hall | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Healthy Relationships Exhibition Opening | The Performing Arts Community Center | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Willie Snell | The Grape Wine Bar & Bistro | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Stephany Chavira & Cody Ellinger | Slow Rise on the Brazos | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Lindsley Brothers | Camp Fimfo | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Six: Teen Edition | Waco Civic Theatre | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lake Waco Wetlands Night Hikes | Lake Waco Wetlands | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Brazos Brothers | Segovia Wine Bar | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Faculty Recital: Patricia Shih | Waco Hall | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The Yacht Club | Lounge '93 | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Ride the Cyclone | The Performing Arts Community Center | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Jason Herrin Band | The Will | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Zachary Hill & Mark McCallister | The Tipsy Lion Bar & Grill | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Cody Culp | Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Collin James Band | Rocky's Roadhouse | 8:00 pm – midnight
Darrell "D-Rail" Ray | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Neal McCoy with Nate Burnham | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Sloppy Joe Trio | BIG's Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Feel-Free Friday with DJ Euby | Freight Bar | 10:30 pm – 1:30 am
First Friday Sip 'n' Skate | Skate World Waco | 10:30 pm – 1:30 am
Saturday, April 5
Magnolia Market Rooftop Lounge & Artisan Pop-Up | Magnolia Market at the Silos | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
China Spring Farmers & Crafters Market | First Baptist Church of China Spring | 9:00 am – noon
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | Bridge Street Plaza | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Shop & Learn | Westview Village | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Farmers Market | Da' Shack | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Homestead Weekly Market | Homestead Heritage | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Glam vs. Goth Open Mashup Scrimmage | Skate Waco Bellmead | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
7th Anniversary & Customer Appreciation Day | HobbyTown | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Pre-K Awareness Day | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Comic Fest | University High School | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
2025 Texas Food Truck Showdown | Heritage Square | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Spring Fling Paint Party | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lucas Jon Turner & The Turnaround | The Will | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Six: Teen Edition (matinee) | Waco Civic Theatre | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Folklorico 101 | The Performing Arts Community Center | 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Ashley Winstead: This Book Will Bury Me | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Steve Cavanagh: Witness 8 | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Monte Warden & The Dangerous Few with the Collin James Band | The Will | 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Six: Teen Edition | Waco Civic Theatre | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Stephany Chavira & Cody Ellinger | Camp Fimfo | 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
Improv Comedy Show | Brazos Theatre | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
SEGER SYSTEM: Ultimate Bob Seger Tribute | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Waco Swing Syndicate | Marie's Wine Bar | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Heart of Texas Road Gang | VFW Post 6008 | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Joe Frausto | The Tipsy Lion Bar & Grill | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Zachary Hill | Last Chance Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Karaoke | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – midnight
Aaron Watson | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Saturday Spins with DJ Wyatt | Freight Bar | 10:30 pm – 1:30 am
Sunday, April 6
Free Microchip & Vaccination Event | Northern Gateway Park | 10:00 am – noon
Rootstock 2025 | Earle Harrison House & Pape Gardens | noon – 6:00 pm
Homegrown Sunday & Outdoor Market | The Will | noon – 6:00 pm
3rd Annual Bugs, Blues & Bikes | Karem Shrine | noon – 7:00 pm
Six: Teen Edition (matinee) | Waco Civic Theatre | 2:00 pm – 4:00 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 7
Manic Monday | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Night | Lakeside Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Baylor Symphony Orchestra | Glennis McCrary Music Building | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Tuesday, April 8
Sip & Shop | The Clothesline | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Advance in Finance: Budgeting Workshop | Esther's Closet | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Beer Garden Yoga | Brotherwell Brewing | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Books & Brews: Blue Skies | Freight Bar | 6:30 pm – 8:00 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
Jeff Chu: Good Soil | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Tuesday | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Baylor VirtuOSO | Waco Hall | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Combined Choirs Concert | Ball Performing Arts Center | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Wednesday, April
The Meetup | Startup Waco | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
McLennan Career Fair | Michaelis Academic Center | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Fabled Story Time | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Women's Wednesday | The Will | 4:00 pm – midnight
Wednesday Night Farmers Market | Bridge Street Plaza | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Kids Eat Free Wednesday | 1424 Bistro | 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wine Wednesday with Stan Wilfong | Segovia Wine Bar | 6:00 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
Faculty Collage Concert | Ball Performing Arts Center | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
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Coming Next Week
Alice in Wonderland Tea Party, Spring BIPOC Makers Market, and Trash Dash & Bash—A River Cleanup Competition.
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