Waco Insider #189
Michael Martin Murphey, Community Workshop: Landscaping with Natives, and Hemingway's Vinyl Night
Get yourself to the Hippodrome on Friday for a night of pure musical storytelling with none other than Michael Martin Murphey—that’s right, the guy behind “Wildfire” and “Carolina in the Pines”, songs that echo across deserts and dive bars alike.
And this isn’t just a concert; it’s also a benefit to help give new life to The Taylor Museum of Waco and McLennan County History, a place that’s getting a well-deserved facelift. You’re not just buying a ticket—you’re keeping history alive.
If you’re tired of watching your garden fry in the Texas sun, this community workshop on Saturday morning about using native plants, led by Urban REAP Director Emily Hills and Master Gardener Rianna Alvarado, has got you covered.
They’ll drop knowledge on the drought-tolerant plants that not only survive but thrive in Central Texas, all while helping out local wildlife. Show up, learn how to design a pollinator paradise, and finally get a garden that doesn’t tap out when the heat cranks up.
If you’re not at Hemingway’s Watering Hole next Tuesday for Vinyl Night, what are you even doing with your life? This place is a hidden gem where you can sip killer cocktails while audiophiles drop the needle on tracks you forgot you loved. It’s the perfect divey spot to kick back, let the crackle of vinyl fill the room, and pretend for a few hours that Spotify never happened.
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Thursday, September 26
Thirsty Thursday | Pivovar | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
$25 Steak Night | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
St. Arnold Pint Night | Dancing Bear Pub | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
SUP Yoga | The Will | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
KRIS with a K Music Bingo | Waco Ale Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Branded Heart | Sul Ross Boot Scootin’ Dance Club | 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Good Dogs Night Out | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Open Mic Comedy Night | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mark McCallister | The Will | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Shayna Barksdale | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Claire Ruland Jazz Trio | Lounge ’93 | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Open Mic Night | Rocky’s Roadhouse | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Dave Wild | Hotel Herringbone | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Songwriter Showcase | Texas Music Cafe | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Toadies | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke on the Patio | Austin’s on the Avenue | 9:00 pm – midnight
Friday, September 27
Kids College Fridays | MCC Community Services Center | 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Hispanic Heritage: Pasado, Presente y Futuro | Mayborn Museum Complex | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Homeschool Skate Day | Skate Waco Bellmead | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Marty Floyd | 1424 Bistro | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
David Matthew Doran | The Grape Wine Bar & Bistro | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Faux Cake Cowboy Hat Decorating Class | Cultivate 7twelve | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Play Race | The Performing Arts Community Center | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dave Innis | Cambria Hotel | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Outdoor Om with Farm Friends | Cloven Heart Farm Sanctuary | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
September Wine Club Dinner (SOLD OUT) | Valley Mills Vineyards | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Zachary Hill | Uncle Worm’s Smoke House | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Lindsley Brothers | Camp Fimfo | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday Game Night | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bobby Dean & The Timeless Country Band | The Will | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Abi Mae | Waco Ale Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Michael Martin Murphey | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Rachel & The Resistors | Union Grove | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Baylor Chamber Singers | Armstrong Browning Library | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Nonity | Lounge ’93 | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox | Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
India Ramey with Remy Reilly | Texas Music Cafe | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Big Fun, DogBite & Rad Dragon | Truelove Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Tim Branch | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Eric & Thomas Unplugged | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Max Stalling | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
EDM Sessions with Moro, Tony D & Mr. Rush | Tandem Rooftop Bar | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Saturday, September 28
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 500 Washington Ave | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
China Spring Farmers & Crafters Market | First Baptist Church of China Spring | 9:00 am – noon
Cars, Cuts & Coffee | Carquest Auto Parts | 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Homestead Weekly Market | Homestead Heritage | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Family Art Class: Making Mini Masterpieces | Art Center Waco | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
STEAM Class (ages 9–14) | Art Center Waco | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
College Football: Air Force vs. Baylor | McLane Stadium | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Community Workshop: Landscaping with Natives | Urban REAP | 11:00 am – noon
Storytime: Grumpy Monkey | Barnes & Noble | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Oktobearfest | Dancing Bear Pub | 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Behind the Scenes Whiskey Tasting with Benchmark | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fortnite Tournament | Nexus Waco | 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Open Mic Night | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
David Matthew Doran | Slow Rise on the Brazos | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Out of the Darkness Community Walk | Brazos Park East | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Emo Night Sip & Shop | The Black Daisy | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Open Mic Night | Performing Arts Community Center | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Live Jazz Saturday with the Chuck Jennings Duo | Segovia Wine Bar | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Vegan Vibes Block Party | Brotherwell Brewing | 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Dave Innis | Marie’s Wine Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Dueling Hearts | The Will | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
41 Gorgeous Blocks, Hoaxxers & Knuckleball | Truelove Bar | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Raccoon Brothers with James Hall | Texas Music Cafe | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Greg Bashara Quartet | For Keeps Coffee | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Pat McKee Trio | Pivovar | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dr Pepper Paranormal Experience | Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Darrell "D-Rail" Ray | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Joel Wood | Tradinghouse Bar & Grill | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Burn the Wicked | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Sundae Drivers | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Giovannie & The Hired Guns | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Greg Schroeder | Freight Bar | 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Overnight Gaming Lock-In | Nexus Waco | 9:00 pm – 7:00 am
DJ Wyatt | Freight Bar | 11:00 pm – 1:30 am
Sunday, September 29
Improv Classes & Show with Rich Talarico | Brazos Theatre & Waco Civic Theatre | 11:00 am – 9:30 pm
JK Day | Around The World | 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Seltzer Sunday | Freight Bar | 4:00 pm – 11:45 pm
HOT Pro Wrestling: Shoot to Thrill | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Song Swap & Open Mic Night with Michael Saldana | Lakeside Bar | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday, September 30
Monday Story Time: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:30 am – 11:15 am
$5 Pints & Burgers | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 4:00 pm – 10:00 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
Tuesday, October 1
Cocktails with Jen | Hemingway’s Watering Hole | 5:00 pm – midnight
Waco Life Drawing | Cultivate 7twelve | 6:00 pm – 8:00 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
Karaoke | Tokio Store | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Simon Van Booy | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Vinyl Night | Hemingway’s Watering Hole | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Tuesday | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Baylor Concert Jazz Ensemble | Glennis McCrary Music Building | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Booze Clues Trivia | Dancing Bear Pub | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday, October 2
The Meetup | Startup Waco | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Fabled Story-Time with Robyn McGrath | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
All-Day Happy Hour | Pivovar | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Kids Eat Free Wednesday | 1424 Bistro | 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Pop-Up Shop | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Levitt AMP Waco Music Series: Larry & Joe with Smooth Nature | Bridge Street Plaza | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wine Wednesday with Stan Wilfong | Segovia Wine Bar | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Night | Torchy’s Tacos | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mack Abernathy's 1st Wednesday Fiasco | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Holly Tucker | Hotel Herringbone | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Music Bingo | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Open Mic Night | Last Chance Bar | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Vinyl Night | Waco Ale Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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Coming Next Week
HOT Fair & Rodeo, Hewitt Dog Days, and Urban Expressions Artisan Market.
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