This Saturday night, Vaydra is set to ignite The Performing Arts Community Center in downtown Waco with its cosmic alt-rock fusion of psychedelia and folk, the kind of sound that grabs your soul and throws it into orbit. Don’t miss this chance to witness a band redefining the Texas music scene and turning every note into a sonic adventure. More than a concert—it’ll be a cosmic transformation that leaves you buzzing, glowing, and begging for more.
(Want a preview? Check out the band’s self-titled 2023 debut on Spotify.)
If you’re looking to tap into some pure, unadulterated wonder, Community Day at the Mayborn Museum on Monday is your ticket. Featuring free admission, it’s your chance to dive into mind-blowing natural science exhibits, wander through a historic village, and geek out in interactive discovery rooms that’ll have you feeling like a kid again.
This isn’t just a museum trip for the whole family—it’s a full-on exploration of everything weird, wild, and fascinating about the world, packed into one epic day.
Ray Chen wields the violin with the fire and charisma of a rock star, making his performance with the Waco Symphony Orchestra next Tuesday at Waco Hall a must-see event. Tackling Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto alongside Prokofiev’s monumental Symphony No. 5 and Missy Mazzoli’s mind-bending Sinfonia for Orbiting Spheres, the night promises to be a thrilling blend of power and artistry.
Prepare yourself for a show that shakes up everything you thought you knew about classical music—and takes away your breath.
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Friday, January 17
Stan Wilfong | The Grape Wine Bar & Bistro | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Outdoor Om with Farm Friends | Cloven Heart Farm Sanctuary | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Gordon Pyle | Cambria Hotel | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Steve Dansby | Cajun Crabs & Shrimp | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Anne of Green Gables: The Play | Waco Civic Theatre | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Leafvxllage Listening Party | Thrst Coffee | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Out Loud | Lounge '93 | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
McLennan Steinway Series: Rhapsodie Espagnole—A Musical Journey to Spain | Ball Performing Arts Center | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons Live | The Performing Arts Community Center | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Byron Haynie | Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Joel Wood & Cody Ellinger | Mynar's Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Touch of Grey | The Will | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Darrell "D-Rail" Ray | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Collin James Band | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Abi Mae & Michael Saldana | BIG's Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Saturday, January 18
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 500 Washington Avenue | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cars & Coffee | Black Rifle Coffee Company | 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Waco Premier Gun Show | BASE at Extraco Events Center | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Play & Create | Art Center Waco | 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Kids Art Class: Skies Aren't Always Blue | Art Center Waco | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
RC Race Weekend! | HobbyTown | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Anne of Green Gables: The Play (matinee) | Waco Civic Theatre | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Cody Lee Stone | Slow Rise on the Brazos | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Birthday Sip 'n' Shop & New Year Sale | The Black Daisy | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Line Dancing Event | Greater Waco YMCA | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Gordon Pyle | Cambria Hotel | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Dr Pepper Paranormal Experience | Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dave Innis | Marie's Wine Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Marvel Rivals League | Nexus Waco | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Anne of Green Gables: The Play | Waco Civic Theatre | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Far From Reach & Lift The Curse | BIG's Mayberry Tavern | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox | Lounge '93 | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Heart of Texas Road Gang | American Legion Post 121 | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Vaydra | The Performing Arts Community Center | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Ghosts of Hill County | The Will | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Los Roachez | Waco Missions | 8:00 pm – midnight
Kyle Sinkule | The Tipsy Lion Bar & Grill | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sundae Drivers | Elk Hall | 8:00 pm – midnight
Stand-Up Comedy Showcase | Brazos Theatre | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Colton Hawkins | Mynar's Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Karaoke | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – midnight
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Sunday, January 19
Waco Premier Gun Show | BASE at Extraco Events Center | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Woodway Farmers Market with Joe Parker | Carleen Bright Arboretum | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Skellington Market | Skellington Curiosities | noon – 4:00 pm
Sunday Outdoor Market | The Will | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Anne of Green Gables: The Play (matinee) | Waco Civic Theatre | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
The Poetry of Grief & Letting Go Workshop | Providencia Urban Retreat | 2:30 pm – 4:30 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 with Michael Saldana | Lakeside Bar | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
HOT Pro Wrestling: Hustlers at Heart | Waco Lions Den | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hospitality Night with DJ Eddie Rose | The Will | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Monday, January 20
Community Day | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday Story Time | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:30 am – 11:15 am
$5 Pints & Burgers | Barnett's Whiskey House | 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fire Nights Unplugged | Tokio Store | 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Karaoke Mondays | The Crying Shame | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Manic Monday | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Night | Lakeside Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Onyx Storm Release Party | Barnes & Noble | 9:00 pm – midnight
Onyx Storm Midnight Release Party (SOLD OUT) | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 10:00 am – 1:00 am
Tuesday, January 21
Break-Even Bottle Night with Borchetta Bourbon | Barnett's Whiskey House | 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Cocktails with Jen | Hemingway's Watering Hole | 5:00 pm – midnight
French-Inspired Tasting Dinner | Segovia Wine Bar | 5:00 pm – 10:00 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
Ray Chen & The Waco Symphony Orchestra | Waco Hall | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Wednesday, January 22
The Meetup | Startup Waco | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Fabled Story-Time | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 10:30 am – 11:00 am
$35 Hungry Man Dinner & Real Ale Pint Night | Barnett's Whiskey House | 4:00 pm – 10:00 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
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Drake Milligan, Varmint Hunt, and 1984.
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