The writer Jim Thompson said all stories boil down to one plot: Things are not what they seem. That’s certainly the case with the plays A Streetcar Named Desire and As You Like It being performed by two local theater groups this weekend. Tennessee Williams’ drama classic examines the seedy underbelly of New Orleans life in the 1940s while Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy is full of hidden and mistaken identities.
If you’ve listened to Ryan The Son, you know his music is both powerful and uplifting. His new album Timeless Present comes out next week, but you can get an advance preview on Tuesday night at the Rogue Media Network studio. Join other music lovers in celebrating his joyous vision.
In our recommended reads and podcasts section, get some great Father’s Day gift ideas and learn how to make a Greek pasta salad, a perfect summer dish. Plus, Keep Waco Loud talks with the Waco Drama Troupe about the challenges of putting together a production over the last year.
Upcoming Events
Events subject to change. Visit The Waco Insider for complete event details, venue info, and newly added/updated listings.
Thursday, June 17
Saint Arnold Pint Night & HonkyTonk Kid Pop-Up Taco Dinner | Dancing Bear Pub | 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
PS5 Madden Tournament | Nexus Esports | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
MCC Highlander Alumni & Friends Reunion Picnic | Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux | Tickets | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
A Streetcar Named Desire | Mission Waco Jubilee Theatre | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night | Truelove Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Midsummer Nights Concert Series: Tracy Byrd | Carleen Bright Arboretum | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sertified | Rogue Media Network | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursday Night Hills: Cameron Park Road Ride | Bicycle World | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Waco Famous Trivia Night | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Mack Abernathy | Lakeside Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday, June 18
A Streetcar Named Desire | Mission Waco Jubilee Theatre | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday Night Dinner | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sundae Drivers | Tokio Store | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Shakespeare in the Park: As You Like It | Indian Spring Park | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Brazos Brothers | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
William Lee Martin: All American Mutt Comedy Tour | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Burn the Wicked with Camaromancer | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Weston Faulkenberry & Sons of the South | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Clean Slate | BIG's Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Chris Perez | Lakeside Bar | 9:00 pm – 12:00 am
Saturday, June 19
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Juneteenth Community Parade | Heritage Square | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Free Father’s Day Brunch | Bledsoe Miller Community Center | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
A Streetcar Named Desire (matinee) | Mission Waco Jubilee Theatre | Tickets | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Accents of Life | Susan L. Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
After Hours Sip & Shop | Skellington Curiosities | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sami Brown | Route 77 Food Park | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
A Streetcar Named Desire | Mission Waco Jubilee Theatre | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bobby Dean | Slow Rise Slice House | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Rogue Media Comedy Night: Juneteenth Special | Rogue Media Network | Tickets| 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Smokin Maxx | Tokio Store | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Shakespeare in the Park: As You Like It | Indian Spring Park | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Justin Cole | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Powell Brothers | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Michael Saldana | Lakeside Bar | 9:00 pm – 12:00 am
Sunday, June 20
Father’s Day Festival at the Eastside Market | Brotherwell Brewing | 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
A Streetcar Named Desire (matinee) | Mission Waco Jubilee Theatre | Tickets | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Father’s Day Cornhole Tournament | Lakeside Bar | 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Ed Leonard | Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
A Streetcar Named Desire | Mission Waco Jubilee Theatre | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Shakespeare in the Park: As You Like It | Indian Spring Park | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Monday, June 21
Open Mic Night with Keep Waco Loud | Klassy Glass Wine Bar & Bistro | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tuesday, June 22
Beer For Brains Trivia Night | Dancing Bear Pub | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ryan The Son: Timeless Present Album Release Party | Rogue Media Network | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Wednesday, June 23
Geeks Who Drink: Wednesday Edition | Route 77 Food Park | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Literary Trivia with Fabled | One Day Waco | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Brit Kerr | Lakeside Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Space Cadets with Zet Zero | Truelove Bar | 10:00 pm – 12:00 am
Recommended Reads & Podcasts
“Unique Father’s Day Gifts for Every Dad”
Father’s Day is this weekend, but there’s still time to get just the right gift for the special dad in your life. Stephanie Wolfe provides suggestions ranging from peanut butter whiskey to high-quality craft beef for grilling and more.
Read the complete post at The Vintage Modern Wife.
“Greek Pasta Salad Recipe”
Now that summer has definitely arrived, dishes that are cool, easy to make, and work for multiple meals are a must. Check out this simple recipe for Greek pasta salad, which can be a main course or work as a side dish to whatever else you’re cooking.
Get the whole lowdown at the Magnolia blog.
Keep Waco Loud: “Waco Drama Troupe”
Running a theater company is challenging under the best of circumstances, which doesn’t remotely describe the last year. Hosts Katie Selman and Jacob Green talk with the Waco Drama Troupe about that and their production of A Streetcar Named Desire.
Listen to the podcast.
Coming in the next newsletter
Infinity Song, Murder at the Speakeasy, and the Nacho Daddy Car Show.