Need to get loud after the extended family heads home after Thanksgiving? Look no further than Shaker Hymns at the Backyard on Friday night. A soulful mix of Texas country and southern rock, the band is on the road again after releasing last year’s The Ties That Bind, its first full-length album.
On Saturday night, get your laugh on with Improv Against Humanity at the Brazos Theatre. (Just like a family get-together, it’s not for the faint of heart!) And after taking a break for the Thanksgiving weekend, Footloose: The Musical returns on Tuesday for a final week of performances at the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center.
Song of the Week: “All of Me” by the Waco Early Jazz Quartet
The Waco Early Jazz Quartet, consisting of four Baylor professors, is true to its name by playing classic jazz tunes such as “All of Me.” Attending a WEJQ performance means you’ll hear smooth trumpet melodies, guitar, washtub bass, and vocals that come together to give new life to classic songs. The atmosphere is relaxed and lowkey, perfect for a night out.
Read more about the Waco Early Jazz Quartet.
(Want to hear all the musicians and bands featured in our Song of the Week series? Check out the complete YouTube playlist that includes The Union Revival, Jennifer Pisarcik, Pirscription, and others!)
Upcoming Events
Events subject to change. Visit The Waco Insider for complete event details, venue info, and newly added/updated listings.
Thursday, November 25
Free Thanksgiving Day Luncheon | Salvation Army Community Kitchen & Homeless Shelter | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Friday, November 26
Blow-Your-Own Christmas Ornament | Stanton Studios | Tickets | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Real Ale Brewing’s Kevin’s Pils Tapping | Dancing Bear Pub | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday Night Dinner | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Russell Boyd (aka Piano Man) with Darrell Ray | Backyard Saloon | 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Black Friday Improv | Rogue Media Network |Tickets | 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
The Lindsley Brothers | Stay Classy Waco | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Shaker Hymns | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Larissa Boyd | Lakeside Bar | 9:00 pm – midnight
Saturday, November 27
Blow-Your-Own Christmas Ornament | Stanton Studios | Tickets | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Photos with Santa! | Richland Mall | Tickets | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Small Business Saturday | The Black Daisy | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
College Football: Baylor vs. Texas Tech | McLane Stadium | Tickets | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
BU Football Watch Party | Dancing Bear Pub | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Milagros: Visions of the Desert | Susan L. Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friendsgiving | Undercroft Social Club | Tickets | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Improv Against Humanity | Brazos Theatre |Tickets | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Chuck Jennings | Stay Classy Waco | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Led Zeppelin Tribute | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sunday, November 28
Holiday Market Extravaganza | Richland Mall | 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Oddities & Curiosities Market | Skellington Curiosities | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Photos with Santa! | Richland Mall | Tickets | 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
5th Anniversary Museum Store Sunday | Mayborn Museum Complex | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Monday, November 29
Mayborn Mini Monday: Our Five Senses | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Santa Paws Pet Photo Night | Richland Mall | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Acoustic Open Mic | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday Funday with Lucas Jon Turner | Hemingway's Watering Hole | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday Night Trivia | Backyard Saloon | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Guitar & Vocal Tech Concert | McLennan Community College – Music & Theatre Arts Building | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Open Mic Night | Stay Classy Waco | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tuesday, November 30
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
Footloose: The Musical | Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Dave Wild Trio | Z's at the Curry | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday, December 1
Story Time: The Animals’ Santa | Cameron Park Zoo | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fabled Storytime | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Trivia Night | Bare Arms Brewing | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Holiday Kick Off Party & Trivia Night | Old Chicago | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Footloose: The Musical | Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Spoken Word Night | Stay Classy Waco | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Witty Wednesday BuzzTime Trivia | Hemingway's Watering Hole | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Coming Next Week
Reckless, Brew Theology, and Waco Wonderland.