Who doesn’t need a good laugh? SlapStix Comedy Club opens this weekend with multiple shows. On Friday night, comedian Aaron Ayranpur performs at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., and Saturday night brings improv comedy at 7 p.m. and a comedy showcase at 9:15 p.m.
Take advantage of the cool weather — relatively speaking! — with the “Summer of Waco” walking tour on Saturday morning to see what’s changed in downtown Waco over the last year and what’s coming soon. And on Saturday night, veteran outlaw country performer Ray Wylie Hubbard, writer of the classic “Up Against the Wall, Redneck Mother,” plays a show at the Backyard Bar Stage and Grill.
In our recommended reads and podcasts section, learn how Waco Tours has become one of TripAdvisor’s top-rated tourist activities in the US. Plus, meet artist and world traveller Wendy Michelle Davis, and hear stories from Baylor baseball coaching legend Dutch Schroeder.
Upcoming Events
Events subject to change. Visit The Waco Insider for complete event details, venue info, and newly added/updated listings.
Thursday, July 8
Chuck Jennings Duo | Magnolia Press | 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Bare Arms Pint Night | Dancing Bear Pub | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dragon Ball Fighter Z Tournament | Nexus Esports | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night | Truelove Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Stars Over Texas Jamboree | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Talent Quest International Singing Competition | Last Chance Bar | 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
Open Mic Comedy | Freight Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Shane Smith and The Saints | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Friday, July 9
Beer Dinner | Waco Ale Co. | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Clean Slate | Fuzzy's Taco Shop (Hewitt) | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Crystals, Cocktails, Tarot & Runes Sip ‘n’ Shop | Skellington Curiosities | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Rocket League 3v3 | Nexus Esports | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Aaron Aryanpur (early show) | SlapStix Comedy Club | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Cooper Mohrmann | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday Night Dinner | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jody Lee Caudle | The Minnow at Lake Waco Marina | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Murder at the Speakeasy | Brazos Theatre | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Andrew Hudson | Undercroft Social Club | 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Kayla Ray | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Matt Castillo | Freight Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sami Brown | Blue Dog Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Aaron Aryanpur (late show) | SlapStix Comedy Club | Tickets | 9:00 pm – 10:45 pm
Saturday, July 10
“Summer of Downtown” Walking Tour | Live Oak Classical School | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
McLennan County Master Gardeners: Garden Pests | Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
One-Year Anniversary Party | The Black Daisy (Downtown) | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Fortnite Tournament | Nexus Esports | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
July Artist Showcase: Smooth Nature | Rogue Media Network | Tickets | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Little Women Night | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
American Merit with King Country | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bobby Dean | The Minnow at Lake Waco Marina | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Improv Comedy Night | SlapStix Comedy Club | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Pop Lolli | Hemingway's Watering Hole | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Crash Landing | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Gordon Collier Band | Lakeside Bar | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Ray Wylie Hubbard | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Comedy Showcase hosted by Paul Catalina | SlapStix Comedy Club | Tickets | 9:15 pm – 11:15 pm
Sunday, July 11
TriWaco 2021 | Indian Spring Park | Register | 6:00 am – 9:00 am
Brazos Market | Brazos Theatre | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
July Women’s Empowerment Brunch | Rogue Media Network | Tickets | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Dave Wild Trio | Valley Mills Vineyards | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Karaoke & Service Industry Night | Freight Bar | 8:00 pm – 2:00 am
Monday, July 12
Monday Funday with Eric & Thomas | Hemingway's Watering Hole | 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tuesday, July 13
Beer For Brains Trivia Night | Dancing Bear Pub | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Paula McLain | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday, July 14
Fabled Storytime | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Ryan the Son’s Timeless Present Birthday Bash | Nexus Esports | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Geeks Who Drink: Wednesday Edition | Route 77 Food Park | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Drag Show | Truelove Bar | Tickets | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Recommended Reads & Podcasts
“Waco Tours ranks top 5 best activities in the nation on TripAdvisor”
In business only five years, Waco Tours is ranked #4 on TripAdvisor for best activities. Cierra Shipley talks with co-founders David Ridley and Luke Whyte about how they’ve helped their over 85,000 customers — so far! — learn about Waco’s past and present via 2.5-hour van and river cruise tours.
Read the full story at KXXV.
“Wendy Michelle Davis”
Kevin Tankersley profiles artist Wendy Michelle Davis, who has called Waco home for the past three years. Before that, she taugh English as a second language (ESL) in places including Laos and Abu Dhabi. She currently teaches part-time at McLennan Community College and works for a florist but is transitioning to creating art full time.
Read the complete article at the Wacoan.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast: “Lost Stories from Dutch Schroeder”
In this episode hosted by Jackson Michael, hear stories from Baylor baseball legend Dutch Schroeder recorded in 2015. Schroeder shares his memories of playing and coaching baseball at Baylor as well as a memorable 1930s Southwest Conference football game between Baylor and Texas.
Listen to the podcast.
Coming in the next newsletter
Andi’s Puppet Party, STEMfest, and the Eastside Market Summer Jam