Friday the 13th doesn’t have to be unlucky given everything that’s going on. If you’re a scary movie fan, check out Horror Movie Trivia with The Skellingtons at Rogue Media Network. Catch the decidedly lucky Venus E at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop in Hewitt or Pat McKee and Trammell Kelly at the Blue Dog Wine and Martini Bar.
Plus, this Saturday is one of the best days of the year for comic book fans as it’s Free Comic Book Day 2021 at Bankston’s Comics and Memorabilia. And on Sunday afternoon, the Eastside Market celebrates its two-year anniversary at Brotherwell Brewing with even more music, vendors, and food.
In our recommended reads and podcasts section:
Get to know Waco Olympian Wil London III
Learn about historic Black-owned businesses in Waco
Hear from Dylan Washington, co-founder of Pinewood Roasters
Upcoming Events
Events subject to change. Visit The Waco Insider for complete event details, venue info, and newly added/updated listings.
Thursday, August 12
Hold Out Brewing Pint Night | Dancing Bear Pub | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night | Truelove Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Mind, Body, Spirit on 7th | 7th Street Plaza | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Stars Over Texas Jamboree | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Thursday Night Hills: Cameron Park Road Ride | Bicycle World | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Yappy Hour! | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Adult Spelling Bee | Freight Bar | 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Friday, August 13
Back to School Teacher Night | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Venus E | Fuzzy's Taco Shop (Hewitt) | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Private Hip-Hop Brand Presents “Rap Rehearsals” | 7th Street Plaza | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Alibis | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cody Ellinger & Larissa Boyd | Tokio Store | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Comedy Night | Bare Arms Brewing | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday Night Dinner | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Horror Movie Trivia Night with the Skellingtons | Rogue Media Studio | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jonna Mae | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Paul Varghese (early show) | SlapStix Comedy Club | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Andrew Hudson | Undercroft Social Club | 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Ben Atkins | Stay Classy Waco | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Pat McKee & Trammell Kelly | Blue Dog Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Remy Reilly | Freight Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Steve Earle & the Dukes | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The Brazos Brothers | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Paul Varghese (late show) | SlapStix Comedy Club | Tickets | 9:15 pm – 10:45 pm
Saturday, August 14
Creatives & Makers Downtown Market | Rogue Media Network | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Elephant Day Scavenger Hunt | Cameron Park Zoo | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Kittens, Coffee & Crepes! | Z’s Brew at the Curry | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Summer of Downtown: Yoga on 7th | 7th Street Plaza | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Free Comic Book Day 2021 | Bankston's Comics & Memorabilia | 10:30 am – 5:30 pm
The Quebe Sisters | Magnolia Market | Tickets | 6:45 pm – 9:45 pm
The Alibis | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jayme Wade | Tokio Store | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Rewind Party Band | The Minnow at Lake Waco Marina | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Devin the Dude | Rocky's Roadhouse | Tickets | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Quentin Bryant & Friends | Backyard Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Lindsley Brothers | Freight Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Fenix Theory | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Madstone | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:30 pm – 11:55 pm
Max Stalling | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Strix | Lakeside Bar | 9:00 pm – midnight
Paul Varghese | SlapStix Comedy Club | Tickets | 9:15 pm – 10:45 pm
Sunday, August 15
Bullseyes for Brandy | Waco Axe Company | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Back To School Brunch | Baylor Club | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Eastside Market 2-Year Anniversary | Brotherwell Brewing | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Alibis | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Brenda Kay Northcutt Benefit | Last Chance Bar | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Three-Week Drawing I Course | Susan L. Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bones, Bugs & Brews | Skellington Curiosities | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Karaoke & Service Industry Night | Freight Bar | 8:00 pm – 2:00 am
Monday, August 16
Monday Funday with Stephany Chavira | Hemingway's Watering Hole | 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Monday Night Trivia | Backyard Saloon | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Summer of Downtown: Open Mic Night on 7th | 7th Street Plaza | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tuesday, August 17
Beer For Brains Trivia Night | Dancing Bear Pub | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hard to Kill Trivia | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Tiki Tuesday | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – midnight
Wednesday, August 18
1 Million Cups Waco | Hustle Co-Working | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | Magnolia Market at the Silos | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fabled Storytime | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Trivia Night | Bare Arms Brewing | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Bobby Dean & The Timeless Country Band | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Geeks Who Drink: Wednesday Edition | Route 77 Food Park | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thomas Csorba | Pinewood Public House | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Dead Horse Creek with The Damn Moore Boys | Truelove Bar | 9:00 pm – midnight
Recommended Reads & Podcasts
“Wil London III”
Kevin Tankersley interviews Wil London III, the first Waco native to compete in the Olympics. The Waco High and Baylor grad, who still lives and trains in Waco, discusses his goals for the Tokyo Games, his “catch, keep, and eat” fishing philosophy, and his future plans.
Read the complete article at the Wacoan.
“Spotlighting Historic Black-Owned Businesses in Waco”
Baylor grad student B.J. Thome examines Black-owned businesses in Waco in the first half of the twentieth century. These included L. M. Sublett and Son Grocery Store, the Mecca Drug Store, and the East Side Cab Company. Not limited to business alone, most of the Black owners were also active in local politics.
Read the full post at The Texas Collection blog.
Downtown Depot: “Dylan Washington”
Host Austin Meek talks to Dylan Washington, co-founder of the burgeoning Pinewood empire that includes coffee roasting, Pinewood Coffee Bar, and Pinewood Public House. Learn how Washington tamed his inner barista and realized that service is more important than coffee.
Listen to the podcast.
Coming Next Week
Wynonna Judd, Pups & Pints, and the Dancing Bear Pub’s 14th Anniversary