Holidays with the family can be a contact sport, so if you need to learn a few new moves, check out the Waco Association of Wrestling’s Time 2 Go 2 School! on Friday night at Midway Middle School. This family-friendly event features an extensive card of matches and multiple title bouts. And you can decide if you’re better suited to be a face or a heel this year for Christmas.
If you need more traditional holiday fare, Wild Imaginings’ version of the classic A Christmas Carol runs from Friday through Sunday. Presented at the newly remodeled Stratton Building in downtown Waco, the story is retold from the Christmas ghosts’ points of view.
And on Saturday, enjoy craft cocktails and get some holiday shopping done at One Day Waco’s Good Tidings Market. Plus, Suede performs there at 6 pm.
New at The Waco Insider
Song of the Week: Jameson McGregor’s “i stare into the dark”
By day, Jameson McGregor is University Baptist Church’s worship and arts pastor. He’s also an accomplished singer-songwriter, who recently released a new collection of songs called someday i’ll start again.
Listen to McGregor’s newest songs at YouTube.
“Waco Association of Wrestling Takes You to School”
Chad Pack has a long history with wrestling in Waco, starting with informal backyard bouts during high school to deathmatches as the Extreme Juggalo at the Backyard. Now he’s the co-owner of the Waco Association of Wrestling (WAW) and has big plans for its future.
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Upcoming Events
Events subject to change. Visit The Waco Insider for complete event details, venue info, and newly added/updated listings.
Thursday, December 9
Pranom Pop-Up Dinner | Brotherwell Brewing | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Family Movie Night: The Grinch | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wild Lights | Cameron Park Zoo | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Cirque Alcatraz | Cirque Italia Texas Headquarters | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night | Truelove Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Songwriter Thursday | Backyard Saloon | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Waco Famous Trivia Night | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Cody Ellinger | Wiley's Sports Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Holly Tucker | Stay Classy Waco | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Michael Saldana & Lucas Jon Turner | Lakeside Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
College Night with DJ Euby | Freight Bar | 10:00 pm – 1:00 am
Friday, December 10
Blow-Your-Own Christmas Ornament | Stanton Studios | Tickets | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Whitestone Brewery Pint Night | Old Chicago | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Family Holiday Party! | Freight Bar | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Waco Association of Wrestling’s Time 2 Go 2 School! | Midway Middle School | Tickets | 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Christmas Lights in the Village | Mayborn Museum Complex | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday Night Chef Dinner | The Olive Branch | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Grinch Visits Fabled! | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wild Lights | Cameron Park Zoo | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
A Little House Christmas | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Reckless | Mission Waco Jubilee Theatre | Tickets | | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Autopsy Art Show | Rogue Media Network | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Cirque Alcatraz | Cirque Italia Texas Headquarters | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Friday Night Dinner | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox | Stay Classy Waco | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Waco Ukulele Orchestra | Common Grounds | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
A Christmas Carol | Stratton Building | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Bruce Carbonara | Blue Dog Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Fenix Theory | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Wade Bowen with Dustin Massey | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Saturday, December 11
Blow-Your-Own Christmas Ornament | Stanton Studios | Tickets | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Holiday Scavenger Hunt | Cameron Park Zoo | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Photos with Santa! | Richland Mall | Tickets | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Mindful Mandalas & Dot Painting Workshop | Pura Vida Paddle | Tickets | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Good Tidings Market with Suede | One Day Waco | 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Macramé & Mimosas | Stay Classy Waco | Tickets | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Christmas Lights in the Village | Mayborn Museum Complex | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wild Lights | Cameron Park Zoo | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
A Soulful Christmas on the Brazos | City of Waco Multi-Purpose Facility | 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
A Little House Christmas | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Reckless | Mission Waco Jubilee Theatre | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cirque Alcatraz | Cirque Italia Texas Headquarters | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Eric & Thomas Unplugged | Torchy's Tacos | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Waco Awards | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A Christmas Carol | Stratton Building | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Dream Con Wrestling’s ‘Tell ’em the Break is Over!’ | Waco Convention Center | Tickets | 7:30 pm – midnight
Dean Z’s Rockin’ Christmas Show | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Nothing Special Music Festival | Lakeside Bar | 8:00 pm – midnight
Stand-Up Comedy Showcase | Brazos Theatre | Tickets | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Standards | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Touch of Grey | BIG's Mayberry Tavern | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Michael Saldana & Clinton Bon Slaughter | Freight Bar | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Steve Dansby Band | Elk Hall | 8:30 pm – 12:30 am
Sunday, December 12
Craft Vendor Show | Last Chance Bar | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Oddities & Curiosities Holiday Bazaar & Market | Skellington Curiosities | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Photos with Santa! | Richland Mall | Tickets | 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Mural Reveal | Waco Hippodrome Theatre (behind the building) | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
A Little House Christmas (matinee) | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Reckless (matinee) | Mission Waco Jubilee Theatre | Tickets | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Nutcracker | Waco Hall | Tickets | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Heart of Smash | Nexus Esports | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Waco Early Jazz Quartet | Brotherwell Brewing | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
One Cold Night Art Showcase | Embrace the Chaos | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Christmas Lights in the Village | Mayborn Museum Complex | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cirque Alcatraz | Cirque Italia Texas Headquarters | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Wild Lights | Cameron Park Zoo | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
A Christmas Carol | Stratton Building | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday, December 13
Mini Monday: Holiday Traditions | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Santa Paws Pet Photo Night | Richland Mall | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Monday Game Night | Hemingway's Watering Hole | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Acoustic Open Mic | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday Night Trivia | Backyard Saloon | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Open Mic Night | Stay Classy Waco | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tuesday, December 14
December Luncheon | Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Tickets | 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Holiday Party with Jennifer Pisarcik | Bare Arms Brewing | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Books & Brews: The Invisible Husband of Frick Island | Brotherwell Brewing | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Beer For Brains Trivia Night | Dancing Bear Pub | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Beer Garden Yoga | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:00 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, December 15
1 Million Cups Waco | Hustle Co-Working | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Fabled Storytime | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Trivia Night | Bare Arms Brewing | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Wild Lights | Cameron Park Zoo | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Trivia Night | Old Chicago | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
CTJS Jazz Jam | Stay Classy Waco | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Kolby Cooper with Drew Parker | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Witty Wednesday BuzzTime Trivia | Hemingway's Watering Hole | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Coming Next Week
Waco’s Got Talent, Christmas Movie Trivia Night, and the Bridge Street Holiday Fest.