Waco Insider #172
Homestead Weekly Market, Hair Metal Giants, and Skate World Waco's June Skate Camp
Running every Saturday through October 19, the Homestead Weekly Market at Homestead Heritage offers a unique blend of farm-fresh produce, artisanal foods, and handmade crafts. Plus, hands-on activities include making a jump rope, building a birdhouse, an introduction to greenhouse planting, and more. That is to say, there’s plenty for the whole family to see and do!
Travel back to the ‘80s when spandex was all the rage to release your inner “Wild Child” on Saturday night with a trip to “Paradise City” when Hair Metal Giants come to the Backyard Bar Stage and Grill for “Nothin’ But a Good Time.”
(And if you need a refresher about how to act and dress as well as what to expect, watch the 1986 not-for-the-faint-of-heart documentary short Heavy Metal Parking Lot.)
Available for kids ages 5 to 12 next Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 1 pm, Skate World Waco’s skate camp introduces different skate skills, including how to get up and fall safely, skating forward, backward, and on one foot. No skating experience is necessary.
It’s $150 for your first child and $125 for each additional child living in the same household, and for another $25 per kid, get the early drop-off option (7:45 am to 8:30 am). Kids ages nine and older may stay for the afternoon skating session until 5 pm for no charge.
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Thursday, May 30
Thirsty Thursday | Pivovar | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
39th Annual 10-2-4 Club Convention | Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Joseph Veazie | AC Hotel | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Nick Adamo | Hotel Herringbone | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Johnny Joe Ramos | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Versus Series Wine Tasting: Spain vs. France, Round 2 | Segovia Wine Bar | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
SC Gwynne | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
David Matthew Doran | The Grape Wine Bar & Bistro | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Katie Stewart | Lounge ’93 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Open Mic Night with Joel Wood | MacDaddy’s Pub | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Waco Brew Theology | Bare Arms Brewing | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Music Bingo | Waco Ale Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
David Johnson | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Backroads Band | Sul Ross Boot Scootin’ Dance Club | 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Caleb Deschaine Jam Session | Rocky’s Roadhouse | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jims With Benefits | Tandem Rooftop Bar | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Pool Tournament with DJ Loco | Mynar’s Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Karaoke on the Patio | Austin’s on the Avenue | 9:00 pm – midnight
Friday, May 31
Karem Shrine Golf Classic | Cottonwood Creek Golf Course | 7:30 am – 7:30 pm
39th Annual 10-2-4 Club Convention | Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute | 7:30 am – 8:00 pm
43rd Annual Texas Ranger Reunion | BASE at Extraco Events Center | 7:30 am – 11:00 pm
2024 Sunflower Festival | Western Belle Farm | 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Farmers Market | Da’ Shack | 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Annual Crawfish Boil with Thomas Csorba | Valley Mills Vineyards | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dead Poets Society Pint Night | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cody Lee Stone | Slow Rise on the Brazos | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Current Resident | Lounge ’93 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Karaoke | Waco Ale Co. | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox | Segovia Wine Bar | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Sami Brown | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Waiting Room Opening Reception | Thrst Coffee | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cochino Crew Bike Night with DJ Celly Cel | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon | 7:00 pm – midnight
Madstone | Old Chicago | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Living in Light | MCC Music & Theatre Arts | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Johnny Joes & The Band | Austin’s on the Avenue | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tamborazo Nuevo Ideal | Gritos Bar & Venue | 8:00 pm – 2:00 am
Conjunto Rio Grande & Conjunto Sable de San Antonio Mercado | Smiley’s Night Club | 8:00 pm – 1:00 am
The Bill & Phil Show | Tradinghouse Bar & Grill | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Texas Country Music Night: Green River Revival | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Maxx Carter | 308 Tavern | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Big-R's Birthday Party | Private Hip-Hop HQ | 8:00 pm – midnight
Max Tooker & Lynnette Hundley Allmon | Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Stikēē | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Stoney LaRue | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Cacean Ballou | Freight Bar | 9:00 pm – midnight
EDM Sessions with CLVRK KENT, Mr. Rush & Tony D | Tandem Rooftop Bar | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Saturday, June 1
XTERRA Cameron Park | Cameron Park | 6:15 am – 3:00 pm
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Farmers Market | Da’ Shack | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
43rd Annual Texas Ranger Reunion | BASE at Extraco Events Center | 9:00 am – 10:30 pm
39th Annual 10-2-4 Club Convention | Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Juneteenth for All Ages | Art Center Waco | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Homestead Weekly Market | Homestead Heritage | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Battle of the Baggers | Harley-Davidson of Waco | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
2024 Sunflower Festival with Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox | Western Belle Farm | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Fair Trade Workshop: Boro | World Cup Cafe & Fair Trade Market | 10:00 am – noon
Natural Light Portraits Photography Class | Cameron Park Redwood Shelter | 10:00 am – noon
Trails Unveiled at Cameron Park | Northern Gateway Park | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
First Saturday Vintage Market | Segovia Wine Bar | noon – 4:00 pm
Summer Artist Showcase | Cultivate 7twelve | noon – 5:00 pm
1-Year Anniversary Sip-N-Shop-N-Relax | Grandaddy Willow | noon – 8:00 pm
Colby McHargue Benefit & Bike Wash | Tokio Store | noon – 6:00 pm
Vendor Market with Kent Klaras | For Keeps Coffee | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
3Rd Annual Crawfish Cookoff | 3R Roadhouse | 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Healthy Eating Demonstration with Stephanie Boddie | Da’ Shack | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
What's a Knucka? Auditions | Mission Waco Jubilee Theatre | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Beginners Watercolor Class | Cultivate 7twelve | 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm
Open Mic Poetry Night with Carly Faulk | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Dr Pepper Paranormal Experience | Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sami Brown | The Tipsy Lion Bar & Grill | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Living in Light | MCC Music & Theatre Arts | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Improv's a Beach! Comedy Show | Brazos Theatre | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Three Guys & A Beer Improv Comedy | Bare Arms Brewing | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Jonna Mae | The Will | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Beer Run Band | Rocky’s Roadhouse | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Hair Metal Giants | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tea Aguilar with Andy Maguire | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Rude Ant Karaoke | 308 Tavern | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Karaoke | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Current Resident | Freight Bar | 9:00 pm – midnight
Sunday, June 2
XTERRA Cameron Park | Cameron Park | 8:00 am – noon
2024 Sunflower Festival with Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox | Western Belle Farm | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
WPN First Sunday Coffee Hangout | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
1-Year Anniversary Sip-N-Shop-N-Relax | Grandaddy Willow | noon – 8:00 pm
Pinewood Flea Market | Pinewood Public House | noon – 5:00 pm
CTJS Jazz Jam | Segovia Wine Bar | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Gordon Collier Band | The Will | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Living in Light (matinee) | MCC Music & Theatre Arts | 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Wine Tasting | Oak & Ivy Wine Bar Bistro | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Cash & Orbison: An Authentic Tribute | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Sunday Funday | Freight Bar | 4:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Open Mic Night | Lakeside Bar | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jimmy Swagg with Lucas Jon Turner & 30Raccz | Truelove Bar | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Monday, June 3
June Skate Camp | Skate World Waco | 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Monday Story Time: Fun in the Ocean | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Acoustic Open Mic | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Adult Art Camp | Cultivate 7twelve | 6:00 pm – 8:00 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, June 4
June Skate Camp | Skate World Waco | 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cocktails with Jen | Hemingway’s Watering Hole | 5:00 pm – midnight
Karaoke Night | Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
CTHCC Family Skate Night Fundraiser | Skate World Waco | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Beer Garden Yoga | Brotherwell Brewing | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Towne Tuesday Open Mic | The Crying Shame | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Smarty Pints Trivia | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ashlee Eiland | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Tuesday | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
First Tuesday Benefit: Meals on Wheels Waco | Fish City Grill | 11:00 pm
Wednesday, June 5
June Skate Camp | Skate World Waco | 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
The Meetup | Startup Waco | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Classroom Clay Techniques for K–12 Teachers | Art Center Waco | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bridge Street Farmers Market | Bridge Street Plaza | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Pop-Up Shop: Hot Deals & Cold Drinks | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Trivia Night | Bare Arms Brewing | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Mack Abernathy's 1st Wednesday Fiasco | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Night | Torchy’s Tacos | 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
This is a Clue Trivia | Old Chicago | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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Coming Next Week
Café y Pan Dulce, The Winter’s Tale, and Blackbird Sing.
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