The Deep in the Heart Film Festival returns to the Waco Hippodrome Theatre in downtown Waco. But there’s more than just movies, with events also happening at Cultivate 7twelve, Stay Classy Waco, Anthem STORIES, Southern Roots Brewing Co., Brotherwell Brewing, and other locations around Waco.
Plus, on Saturday afternoon, don’t miss a special 30th-anniversary screening of the Austin classic Dazed and Confused as co-star Jason London receives the inaugural Chisholm Trailblazer Award. VIP pass holders will enjoy an intimate actor’s conversation event and join London on the red carpet.
Check out the full schedule online and get your tickets now.
Unleash your inner artist on Saturday morning with this year’s ARTPrenticeship apprentices and creative team. Grab a paintbrush and join in or watch the process firsthand as the team paints a new mural at the Hotel Herringbone development in downtown Waco.
Plus, don’t miss the opportunity to learn about the apprentices in the program and meet guest artist Kamea Hadar. Hailing from Hawaii, Hadar is renowned for his large-scale murals and installations showcasing traditional portraiture in cities around the world.
This event is free and open to the public. No experience is necessary, and all ages are welcome.
Whether you’re a seasoned racer or a passionate fan, the Southern Drag Boat Association (SDBA) invites you to Brazos Park East this weekend for an unforgettable experience. Come witness the fastest boats in action, marvel at the skill of the drivers, and immerse yourself in the electrifying atmosphere that only drag boat racing can provide.
Upcoming Events
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Thursday, July 20
Kids Art Camp | Kendrick Elementary School | 9:00 am – 3:45 pm
Theatre Improv Camp | St. Paul’s Episcopal School | 9:00 am – noon
DaVinci Inventor Summer Camp | MAKER’s EDGE makerspace | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Happy Hour with Dave Innis | Stay Classy Waco | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Deep in the Heart Film Festival | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | 5:30 pm – midnight
(512) Brewing Pint Night | Dancing Bear Pub | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lions Park Revitalization Project Public Meeting | Texas Rangers Hall of Fame & Museum | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Trivia Night | Fuzzy’s Taco Shop | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Pat McKee Trio | 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
Midnight Mustangs | Sul Ross Boot Scootin’ Dance Club | 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Steve Dansby | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Darrell Ray | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Karaoke | 308 Tavern | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
DJ Kris Karaoke | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Oliver! | Waco Civic Theatre | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Johnny Joes Trio | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Neon Nights | 5IVE | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Friday, July 21
Kids Art Camp | Kendrick Elementary School | 9:00 am – 3:45 pm
Theatre Improv Camp | St. Paul’s Episcopal School | 9:00 am – noon
Deep in the Heart Film Festival | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | 10:00 am – midnight
Summer Barbie Party | Pink Waco A-Frame | 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
4-Course Dinner & Whiskey Pairing | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Of Warm Impermanence Closing Reception | Art Center Waco | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox | Lounge ’93 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Darwynn & Keaton Nail | Uncle Worm’s Smoke House | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Chris Low Band | Pivovar | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Joel Wood Band | Fuzzy’s Taco Shop | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Community Art Event featuring Kamea Hadar | Hotel Herringbone | 6:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Alexander Wild | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lauren January & Luke LaGrange | Camp Fimfo | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Oliver! | Waco Civic Theatre | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
JSL Band | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Dwayne Wilson | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Steve Dansby | Last Chance Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Ryan Paul Davis | Blue Dog Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Cody Canada & The Departed with Waves in April | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Paige Lewis | Freight Bar | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Summer Movie Night: Jaws | Camp Fimfo | 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Saturday, July 22
Duel on the Brazos | Brazos Park East | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
ARTPrenticeship 2023 Community Paint Day | Hotel Herringbone | 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Free Community Shred Event | POINTWEST Bank | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Summer Maker's Market | Ramble & Company Waco | 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Cornhole & Horseshoe Tournament | Camp Fimfo | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Deep in the Heart Film Festival | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | 10:00 am – midnight
Live Music Brunch with Johnny Joe Ramos | La Fiesta Restaurant & Cantina | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Texas Ranger Talks (morning) | Texas Rangers Hall of Fame & Museum | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Beer Tasting Tour | Bare Arms Brewing | noon – 3:00 pm
JD Hicks & The CenTex Country Band with Steve Dansby | Rocky’s Roadhouse | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Texas Ranger Talks (afternoon) | Texas Rangers Hall of Fame & Museum | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Oliver! (matinee) | Waco Civic Theatre | 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Broadway Junior Revue: Raise Your Voice (matinee) | Lee Lockwood Library and Museum | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Rally for Renfro | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern | 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
No Limitations 9th Birthday Party | Mayborn Museum Complex | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Waco Goodfellas: Christmas in July | BASE at Extraco Events Center | 6:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Alexander Wild | Pivovar | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Dr Pepper Paranormal Experience | Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Brazos Brothers | Camp Fimfo | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Broadway Junior Revue: Raise Your Voice | Lee Lockwood Library and Museum | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Oliver! | Waco Civic Theatre | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
JD Johnson & The Redneck Rockstars | American Legion Post 121 | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Kolton Benton & The Forsaken | Hoot’s Tokio Store | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Revenge Business | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Nolan Pick Band | Elk Hall | 8:30 pm – 12:30 am
Griffith Switch | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Sunday, July 23
Duel on the Brazos | Brazos Park East | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Woodway Farmers Market | Carleen Bright Arboretum | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Summer Maker's Market | Ramble & Company Waco | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Deep in the Heart Film Festival | Earle Harrison House & Pape Gardens | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Oliver! (matinee) | Waco Civic Theatre | 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Sunday Funday | Coach’s xXx Smoke | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Service Industry Night | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
From Parts Unknown with Dead Horse Creek | Truelove Bar | 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Monday, July 24
Teen Art Camp | Art Center Waco | 9:00 am – 3:45 pm
Mystery Monday with Keith Guillory | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Maker Bot Battle Camp | MAKER’s EDGE makerspace | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
National Tequila Day | Freight Bar | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Monday Funday with Tru Jamaica | Hemingway’s Watering Hole | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Acoustic Open Mic | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Night | Lakeside Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Teen Night | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tuesday, July 25
Teen Art Camp | Art Center Waco | 9:00 am – 3:45 pm
Christmas in July | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 11:30 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
Katherine Center | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 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, July 26
1 Million Cups Waco | Hustle Co-Working | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Teen Art Camp | Art Center Waco | 9:00 am – 3:45 pm
Pint Night Wednesday | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 4:00 pm – 6:00 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
Harry Potter Trivia Night | Ramble & Company Waco | 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
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
Mariachi Azteca, National Scotch Day, and Summer Sip + Shop.
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