The Pavilion at the Carleen Bright Arboretum is the place to be on Friday night as Dallas duo Jackopierce returns to Waco. Still going strong after more than 30 years, Jack O'Neill and Cary Pierce’s vocal harmonies and acoustic guitars have garnered a devoted, worldwide fan base.
On Saturday afternoon, Bare Arms Brewing hosts Pints and Paws. Adopt or foster a pet, get some healthy homemade dog treats, and enjoy local craft beer. And on Saturday night, Elk Hall begins its fall season of live music with local favorites the Nolan Pick Band.
In our Now Read & Hear This! section:
Learn how Jerry Haisler is keeping polka alive and well in Central Texas.
Jake Patterson tells his story of bringing teriyaki bowls to Waco.
In our new Song of the Week feature, watch The Union Revival’s video for “Long Line of Leavers.”
Upcoming Events
Events subject to change. Visit The Waco Insider for complete event details, venue info, and newly added/updated listings.
Thursday, September 9
Joe Parker | Triple B's Smokehouse | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Lakewood 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
Michael Saldana & Kirk Baxley | Lakeside Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Sandra McCracken | Common Grounds | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 11:00 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
Jazz Ensemble Swing Concert | Glennis McCrary Music Building | 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
DJ Euby | Freight Bar | 10:00 pm – 1:00 am
Friday, September 10
Thurman Brown | Triple B's Smokehouse | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Venus E | Fuzzy’s Tacos (Hewitt) | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday Night Dinner | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Going Rogue Cabaret | Rogue Media Network | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jackopierce | The Pavilion at the Carleen Bright Arboretum | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Joe Parker | Tokio Store | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Outside Mullingar | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Chris Renzema (night 1) | Common Grounds | Tickets | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Greg Bashura & Evan Klaras | Blue Dog Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Justin Cole | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Mary-Charlotte Young | Freight Bar | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The Ballous Cats | BIG's Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Uncle Kracker | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Andy Huggins | SlapStix Comedy Club | Tickets | 9:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Saturday, September 11
3rd Annual Waco Memorial 9/11 Stair Climb | Jacob's Ladder | 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Farmers Market How-To: Butterfly Gardening | Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
SJ Guthrie Park Clean-Up | SJ Guthrie Park | Tickets | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Edison Marketplace | The Edison at Castle Heights | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Pints & Paws | Bare Arms Brewing | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Luck of the Draw featuring Johnny Lee | BASE at Extraco Events Center | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Witch Crafts: Moon Wreath Craft Night | Skellington Curiosities | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
College Football: Baylor University vs. Texas Southern | McLane Stadium | Tickets | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Andy Huggins (early show) | SlapStix Comedy Club | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Ben Rendek | Tokio Store | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Steve Wariner | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Outside Mullingar | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Alex Francisco Caruthers | Freight Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 p.m.
Chris Renzema (night 2) | Common Grounds | Tickets | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Darrell Ray | Backyard Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Apollo with Kerry Wheeler | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Nolan Pick Band | Elk Hall | 8:30 pm – 12:30 am
The Boys of The South | BIG's Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Andy Huggins (late show) | SlapStix Comedy Club | Tickets | 9:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Sunday, September 12
Brazos Market | Brazos Theatre | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Intro to Calligraphy Workshop | January Letterpress Shop + Studio | Tickets | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Outside Mullingar | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets | 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Heart of Smash | Nexus Esports | 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Karaoke & Service Industry Night | Freight Bar | 8:00 pm – 2:00 am
Monday, September 13
Commit to the Bit, the $25 Game Show | Rogue Media Network | Tickets | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Monday Funday with The Brazos Brothers | Hemingway's Watering Hole | 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Monday Night Trivia | Backyard Saloon | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Waco Warp Auditions | Brazos Theatre | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Open Mic Night | Stay Classy Waco | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tuesday, September 14
Specimens & Souls: Baptist Naturalists & Bioprospecting in Brazil | Mayborn Museum Complex | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Tiki Tuesday | Hemingway’s Watering Hole | 5:00 pm – midnight
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
Open Mic Night | Backyard Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Wednesday, September 15
The Meetup at Startup Waco | Hustle Co-Working | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Story Time: We’re Going to the Zoo! | Cameron Park Zoo | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Village Wednesdays | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | Magnolia Market at the Silos | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fabled Storytime | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Lunch with the Masters | MCC Emergency Services Education Center | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Fiona Sampson: Virtual Poetry Reading | Armstrong Browning Library & Museum | Tickets | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Trivia Night | Bare Arms Brewing | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Richard Donavann | SlapStix Comedy Club | 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Now Read & Hear This!
“Jerry Haisler: The Ups & Downs of Polka”
Kevin Tankersley profiles Jarry Haisler, leader of the longtime local polka band Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5. From playing polka festivals to town picnics and weddings to anniversary celebrations and even backing up Bob Wills, Haisler has seen it all, including younger crowds returning to embrace polka music.
Read the complete article at the Wacoan.
Downtown Depot: “Jake Patterson”
Host Austin Meek talks to Jake Patterson, owner of the Texas teriyaki food truck Yaki. Learn about Patterson’s circuitous path that led him from Baylor to Portland, Oregon, and back to Waco, the challenges of opening a brick-and-mortar location, and the workplace culture he’s striving to create.
Listen to the podcast.
Song of the Week: “Long Line of Leavers” by The Union Revival
Read more about Waco’s The Union Revival, including upcoming local shows, at The Waco Insider.
Coming Next Week
Blue Water Highway, Waco Walks, and the Eastside Market.