Waco Insider #184
Fabled Bookshop & Cafe's 5-Year Anniversary, Mutts & Mochas with Jonna Mae & Cody Ellinger, and Creative Waco's Creative Directory
Five years already? It seems like just yesterday Fabled Bookshop & Cafe opened, bringing a literary flair to downtown Waco. But it’s never been “just” a bookstore—it’s a community and cultural hub for book lovers young and old with a regular schedule of book signings, trivia nights, book clubs, and more.
This anniversary weekend, you’ve got a variety of activities to choose from. Friday night brings CS Lewis and Narnia trivia, and Saturday morning features a special The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe story time as well as a kids illustration class in the afternoon. If you’re already a regular Fabled denizen, stop by to show your appreciation for all they do. And if you haven’t been there yet, there’s no time like the present to check it out.
Looking to add a new furry member to your family? Head to Black Rifle Coffee Company on Saturday morning for the Mutts & Mochas dog adoption event. Help a canine friend find a new forever home… and get 50% off mochas at the same time.
Plus, hear live music by bluegrass specialist Jonna Mae, who will be accompanied by Cody Ellinger, the hardest-working drummer in Waco.
Need musicians to play for a party? Want to know where your creative kid can take classes? Eager to see and buy art from local artists or to find someone to paint a mural for your home or business?
Creative Waco’s Creative Directory makes it easy and fun to find creative people, organizations, and businesses so that you can enjoy the magic they bring to the community—everything from talent management to graphic designers and dance studios to art galleries… and a whole lot more!
Upcoming Events
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Thursday, August 22
Thirsty Thursday | Pivovar | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Happy Hour | The Butcher’s Cellar | 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Miniature Wargaming in the Renaissance Era | Bare Arms Brewing | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
David Matthew Doran | The Grape Wine Bar & Bistro | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$25 Steak Night | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Smoke & Sip Dinner | Lounge ’93 | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
KRIS with a K Music Bingo | Waco Ale Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Johnnie Bradshaw & The Out of the Blue Band | Sul Ross Boot Scootin’ Dance Club | 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Open Mic Night with Joel Wood | MacDaddy’s Pub | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Waco Brew Theology | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Open Mic Night with Lance Meier | The Will | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thirsty Thursday Karaoke | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Zachary Hill | Lounge ’93 | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Open Mic Night | Rocky’s Roadhouse | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Songwriter Showcase | Texas Music Cafe | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Karaoke on the Patio | Austin’s on the Avenue | 9:00 pm – midnight
Brat Night | Truelove Bar | 9:00 pm – midnight
$3 Thursday College Night with DJ Euby | Freight Bar | 10:00 pm – 2:00 am
Friday, August 23
Kids College Fridays | MCC Community Services Center | 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Baylor Lifelong Learning Coffee: Dr. Charles Weaver | Lee Lockwood Library and Museum | 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Happy Hour | The Butcher’s Cellar | 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Friday Fish Fry | Karem Shrine | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Southern Roots Brewing Co. Pint Night | Old Chicago | 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Monte Rose | Slow Rise on the Brazos | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Josh Carson & Tim Allen | Uncle Worm’s Smoke House | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Drinklings Trivia & Pint Night | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox | 1424 Bistro | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Maxx "Smokinmaxx" Carter | The Grape Wine Bar & Bistro | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dave Innis | Cambria Hotel | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Ben Coleman | Union Grove | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Karaoke | Waco Ale Co. | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday Game Night | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Heart of Texas Road Gang | VFW Post 6008 | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Yacht Crew | Lounge ’93 | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Matt Ferrell & Wayne Morris | Cultivate 7twelve | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Drag Me to The Mixer: An LGBTQ Social | Aloft Waco Downtown | 8:00 pm – midnight
Brit Kerr | The Will | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
36West | Texas Music Cafe | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Out Loud | Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Darrell "D-Rail" Ray | 308 Tavern | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Ballou's Cats | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Gannon Fremin & CCREV | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
EDM Sessions with The Experiment, Flex Aces & Tony D | Tandem Rooftop Bar | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Imitators Show | Gritos Bar & Venue | 10:00 pm – 1:00 am
Saturday, August 24
Mutts & Mochas with Jonna Mae & Cody Ellinger | Black Rifle Coffee Company | 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 500 Washington Avenue | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
1st Annual Waco Speed Skating Championships | Skate Waco Bellmead | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
RC Semi Truck Show | HobbyTown | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Homestead Weekly Market | Homestead Heritage | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Small Business Resource Fair | McLennan Community College Conference Center | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Watercolor Magic Class | Cultivate 7twelve | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fabled Birthday Story Time | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Swap Meet | Harley-Davidson of Waco | noon – 4:00 pm
Be You! Storytime | Barnes & Noble | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Fabled Birthday Illustration Class | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
An Eye for a Tooth | Barnes & Noble | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Behind the Scenes Whiskey Tasting with Castle & Key | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Happy Hour | The Butcher’s Cellar | 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Eastside Market 5th Anniversary | Brotherwell Brewing | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
MAP Music & Art Conference with Far From Reach & Kru Sensei | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Chuck Jennings Duo | Segovia Wine Bar | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Retro Radio 2024 | BASE at Extraco Events Center | 6:30 pm – 11:30 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
Stephany Chavira | Waco Ale Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sin Suerte Anniversary Celebration with Colton Hawkins | Tokio Store | 7:00 pm – midnight
Lilac Kings & Cicadia | Truelove Bar | 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Jo James Band with Ray Prim | Texas Music Cafe | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Gene Watson | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Brazos Brothers | The Will | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Joe Parker Band | Elk Hall | 8:00 pm – midnight
Birthday Luau Karaoke | MacDaddy’s Pub | 8:00 pm – midnight
David Lednicky | Wolf’s Sports Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Fenix Theory | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Steve Smith Group | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Griffith Switch | Freight Bar | 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Jayme Wade | Last Chance Bar | 9:00 pm – midnight
Sunday, August 25
Summer Sip + Shop | Ramble & Company | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Designer Purse Bingo | Lee Lockwood Library and Museum | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sunday Sessions: Skyler Lutes | Waco Surf | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change Auditions | Waco Civic Theatre | 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Sunday Funday | Freight Bar | 4:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Song Swap & Open Mic Night with Michael Saldana | Lakeside Bar | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday, August 26
Outdoor Om with Farm Friends | Cloven Heart Farm Sanctuary | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
$5 Pints & Burgers | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Happy Hour | The Butcher’s Cellar | 4:30 pm – 5:30 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, August 27
Waco Arts Alliance | 25N Coworking Waco | 8:00 am – 9:30 am
City of Waco Job Fair | South Waco Recreation Center | 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Happy Hour | The Butcher’s Cellar | 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Cocktails with Jen | Hemingway’s Watering Hole | 5:00 pm – midnight
Eating Our Way to Extinction | Waco-McLennan County Central Library | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Beer Garden Yoga | Brotherwell Brewing | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
2024 Singer-Songwriter Competition | O’Brien’s Irish Pub (Temple) | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Smarty Pints Trivia | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Karaoke | Tokio Store | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Tuesday | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Luke Bower | Common Grounds | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Wednesday, August 28
The Meetup | Startup Waco | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
All-Day Happy Hour | Pivovar | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Locals Love Us: Lager 'n' Learn | Bare Arms Brewing | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Happy Hour | The Butcher’s Cellar | 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Kids Eat Free Wednesday | 1424 Bistro | 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wine Wednesday | Hotel 1928 | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Versus Series Wine Tasting: Spain vs. Germany | Segovia Wine Bar | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Trivia Night | Bare Arms Brewing | 6:00 pm – 7:30 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
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
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Coming Next Week
Women of Distinction: Big Hat Brunch, Isaac Sloane & The Sound Brigade, and Waco Winery Labor Day Celebration.
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