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Kayla Ray, A Night With The Mammoths Anniversary Gala, and Skellington Night Oddities Market
If Tammy Wynette had grown up slamming Lone Stars in a Central Texas dive bar and fronting a roadhouse band between heartbreak and back alley fights, her name would be Kayla Ray. Her voice doesn’t just twang—it testifies, dragging every Waco country ghost out into the open like cigarette smoke clinging to a velvet curtain.
This Friday at Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon, she’s not playing a set—she’s staging an exorcism for anyone who’s ever cried into a beer and still tipped the band. And you couldn’t pick a better place to see her: Papa Joe’s is a genuine time capsule of neon lights and boot-worn wooden floors, where the bartender still calls you hon before she slides a Shiner your way.
So you want to party with prehistoric ghosts under a Central Texas sky? A Night with the Mammoths isn’t some sleepy museum banquet—it’s a bone-deep celebration of the Waco Mammoth National Monument turning ten, complete with private tours, fancy drinks, and speakers who know how to make the ancient past sound like late-breaking news.
Show up on Saturday night and toast to ten thousand years of history, paleontology, and community support.
If you’ve ever wanted to shop for shrunken heads, black lace, and bat-wing chokers while watching someone eat fire and listening to a band that sounds like a Beetlejuice séance, the Skellington Night Oddities Market is your holy grail. It’s not just commerce—it’s community theater for the gloriously weird, the off-brand beautiful, and everyone who embraces the spooky vibe 24/7/365.
This Sunday night, the ravens will circle overhead and the parking lot will boil with toil and trouble—the dark carnival you didn’t know you needed.
Upcoming Events
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Thursday, July 10
July’s Discovery Activity: Sunflower Bird Feeders | Urban REAP | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thirsty Thursday | Pivovar | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
KRIS with a K Music Bingo | Waco Ale Co. | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Pint Night | Dancing Bear Pub | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Retro Family Skate Night | Skate Waco Bellmead | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bingo Night | The Will | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Trivia Madness | The Dog House | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Pride & Joy with Johnny Joe Ramos & Los Roachez | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Live Piano | BLVD Steakhouse | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Hadestown: Teen Edition | The Performing Arts Community Center | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Karaoke | Union Grove | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
TRo & Johnnie Music Revue | Lee Lockwood Library and Museum | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Trivia Night | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Thursday Mystery Movie Night | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country Band | Waco Lions Den | 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Full Moon Paddle Night | Brazos Park East | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thirsty Thursday Karaoke | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday, July 11
Kids Skate Camp | Skate World Waco | 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Summer Camp: Meet the Masters (morning) | Art Center Waco | 9:00 am – noon
Café y Pan Dulce | NeighborWorks Waco | 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Summer at the Silos | Magnolia Market at the Silos | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
July’s Discovery Activity: Sunflower Bird Feeders | Urban REAP | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Summer Camp: Meet the Masters (afternoon) | Art Center Waco | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Lion King JR | The Performing Arts Community Center | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Willie Wonka KIDS (Morning Camp) | Waco Civic Theatre | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Summer Nights with KWBU & Brazos Theatre | Brotherwell Brewing | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Monte Rose | Slow Rise on the Brazos | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
David Matthew Doran with Shawn Keen | The Grape Wine Bar & Bistro | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Live Piano | BLVD Steakhouse | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
DJ Sweetest T | Marie’s Wine Bar | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Country Throwdown: A Night of '70s, '80s & '90s Hits | The Will | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Willie Wonka KIDS (Afternoon Camp) | Waco Civic Theatre | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Hadestown: Teen Edition | The Performing Arts Community Center | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Sami Brown | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Johnny Bustamante & The Yacht Crew | Lounge ’93 | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Chris Perez | Wolf’s Sports Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Colton Hawkins | Mynar’s Bar | 8:00 pm – midnight
Kayla Ray | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Texxas Trouble | Wolf’s Sports Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Darrell "D-Rail" Ray | Encore Rooftop Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Out Loud | Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Scandalton: A Bridgerton Burlesque Parody | Brazos Theatre | 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
The Selena Experience | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Booger Boiles Band | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Billy Holt Band | Melody Ranch | 9:00 pm – midnight
Saturday, July 12
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | Bridge Street Plaza | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
China Spring Farmers & Crafters Market | First Baptist Church of China Spring | 9:00 am – noon
Shark & Ray Day | Cameron Park Zoo | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Waco Premier Gun Show | BASE at Extraco Events Center | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Willie Wonka KIDS (Morning Camp) | Waco Civic Theatre | 10:00 am – 11:00 am
July’s Discovery Activity: Sunflower Bird Feeders | Urban REAP | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Homestead Weekly Market | Homestead Heritage | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Harley Workshop Day | Harley-Davidson of Waco | 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Cats vs. Dogs Day | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Summer at the Silos | Magnolia Market at the Silos | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Texas Ranger Talks (morning) | Texas Rangers Hall of Fame & Museum | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
2nd Annual Father Fest Car & Truck Show | University High School | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Waco Trolley’s Waco Highlights Tour | Heritage Square | 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
The Lion King JR (matinee) | The Performing Arts Community Center | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
3D Printer Club | HobbyTown | noon – 4:00 pm
RC Race Weekend! | HobbyTown | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Texas Ranger Talks (afternoon) | Texas Rangers Hall of Fame & Museum | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Willie Wonka KIDS (Afternoon Camp) | Waco Civic Theatre | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Hadestown: Teen Edition (matinee) | The Performing Arts Community Center | 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
JD Hicks & Spirits of Mars | Rocky’s Roadhouse | 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Willie Wonka KIDS (Morning Camp) | Waco Civic Theatre | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Luau Night Open House | Baylor Club | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Live Piano | BLVD Steakhouse | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
A Night With The Mammoths Anniversary Gala | Waco Mammoth National Monument | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Darrell "D-Rail" Ray | Waco Ale Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Zachary Hill | Union Grove | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Live Jazz Saturday with Greg Bashara & Evan Klaras | Segovia Wine Bar | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Willie Wonka KIDS (Afternoon Camp) | Waco Civic Theatre | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Hadestown: Teen Edition | The Performing Arts Community Center | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Nathan Snyder | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Chris Perez | Tokio Store | 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Michael Alexandersson | Marie’s Wine Bar | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Blue Sundown | Freight Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sundae Drivers | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Billy Bone US Blues | 308 Tavern | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Pride & Joy with Johnny Joe Ramos and Paratism | JRG’s Bar & Grill | 8:00 pm – midnight
Rewind Party Band | The Will | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Curt & Hannah | 3R Roadhouse | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Nolan Pick Band | Elk Hall | 8:00 pm – midnight
Frida Fest | Route 77 Food Park | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Jo James with Jon Holt | Texas Music Cafe | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tyler Halverson | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Collin James Band | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Sunday, July 13
Waco Premier Gun Show | BASE at Extraco Events Center | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Schnitzel Sunday | Pivovar | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Texas Blues Train Jam Session | Waco Missions | noon – 6:00 pm
Homegrown Sunday & Outdoor Market | The Will | noon – 8:00 pm
Vow & Virtue: A Curated Bridal & Quince Experience | AC Hotel | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Sunday Sessions: Jettee | Waco Surf | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Willie Wonka KIDS (Afternoon Camp) | Waco Civic Theatre | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Hadestown: Teen Edition (matinee) | The Performing Arts Community Center | 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Mystery Book Club: Die Before Sundown | South Waco Library | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Colton Hawkins & Megan Urby | Playdium Pool | 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Summer Social Sunday | Freight Bar | 4:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Eric Howell: Under the Francis Tree | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Open Mic | Cricket’s Grill & Draft House | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Willie Wonka KIDS (Morning Camp) | Waco Civic Theatre | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Lion King JR | The Performing Arts Community Center | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Skellington Night Oddities Market | Skellington Curiosities | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Song Swap & Open Mic Night | Lakeside Bar | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday, July 14
Summer Camp: Meet the Masters | Art Center Waco | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Monday Story Time with Sue Allen | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:30 am – 11:15 am
RC Car Building Camp | HobbyTown | noon – 3:00 pm
Lasagna Monday | Di Campli’s Italian Ristorante | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Vacation Bible School Pool Party | Park Lake Drive Baptist Church | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Summer School Series: Jon Singletary | Milo All Day | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Five-Course German-Style Beer Dinner | BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Manic Monday | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Monday Night Trivia | Cricket’s Grill & Draft House | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Night | Lakeside Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tuesday, July 15
Summer Camp: Meet the Masters | Art Center Waco | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Children's Summer Ballroom Camp | Arthur Murray Dance Studio | 10:00 am – 2:15 pm
RC Car Building Camp | HobbyTown | noon – 3:00 pm
Vacation Bible School Pool Party | Park Lake Drive Baptist Church | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Beer Garden Yoga | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Smarty Pints Trivia | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The Book Review: May–August 2025 | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Tuesday | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Open Mic Night | Thrst Coffee | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday, July 16
The Meetup | Startup Waco | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Summer Camp: Meet the Masters | Art Center Waco | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Children's Summer Ballroom Camp | Arthur Murray Dance Studio | 10:00 am – 2:15 pm
1000 Friends of Waco | Main Event | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Newcomers & Neighbors | Baylor Club | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
RC Car Building Camp | HobbyTown | noon – 3:00 pm
Women's Wednesday: Free Line Dancing Lessons & Karaoke | The Will | 4:00 pm – midnight
Wine Tasting Wednesday | Marie’s Wine Bar | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Brew & Bravo Improv | Baylor Club | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Coffee & Clothes Chat | World Cup Cafe & Fair Trade Market | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Wine Wednesday with Stan Wilfong | Segovia Wine Bar | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Trivia Night | Hemingway’s Watering Hole | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cocktails & Canvas: Girls Trip Edition | The Will | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Vacation Bible School Pool Party | Park Lake Drive Baptist Church | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Financial Freedom Workshop | NeighborWorks Waco | 6:00 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
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Coming Next Week
Waco Indie Film Festival, The Prince of Egypt, and Summer USARS Skills Clinic & Scrimmage
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