Waco is finally warming up — even though it looks to be a little wet this weekend —after Snovid 2021 last week. Get out there and enjoy some of the many events you have to choose from!
(And visit The Waco Insider for newly added event listings, venue info, and the latest updates.)
Upcoming Events
Thursday, Feb. 25
Tarot Readings | Skellington Curiosities | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Real Ale Pint Night| Dancing Bear Pub | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Six at Six | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday, Feb. 26
Topgolf Live | McLane Stadium | Tickets | 11:00 am – 11:45 pm
Tarot Readings | Skellington Curiosities | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Jennifer Pisarcik with Jon Fox | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Lonely Hearts Comedy Show | Rogue Media Network | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Local Licks | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Saturday, Feb. 27
Farmers & Handmade Market | Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Pat Dick Yarn Stash Tribute Sale | Crossroads Yarn | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Patio $10 Sale | Sironia Waco | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
February Uptown Art Walk | Kieran-Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Minimalism & Impressionism | Kieran-Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Topgolf Live | McLane Stadium | Tickets | 11:00 am – 11:45 pm
Meet the Scientists: Baylor Science Fellows | Mayborn Museum Complex | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Tarot Readings | Skellington Curiosities | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Gal-entines Floral Workshop | The Market | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Giovannie & The Hired Guns | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Landon Heights | BIG's Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Kenny Orts & No Chance | 5J Dance Hall | 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 am
Sunday, Feb. 28
Topgolf Live | McLane Stadium | Tickets | 11:00 am – 11:45 pm
Spooky Vibe 365 | Skellington Curiosities | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Floating Mercado | Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Monday, March 1
Zoom Tales: Tigers | Cameron Park Zoo (online) | 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Tuesday, March 2
2021 Pruit Symposium: Dr. Alisha Lola Jones | Baylor University (online) | 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Recommended Reads & Podcasts
“National Pancake Day and Other Food Holidays”
Abby and Kevin Tankersley share recipes for National Pancake Day (Feb. 16), National Carrot Cake Day (Feb. 3), and National Strawberry Day and National Kahlua Day (both on Feb. 27).
Read the full story at the Wacoan.
“Farm to Table: Must Have Local Produce”
Camille Wilder details local produce from World Hunger Relief Farm, Pippa Hill Farms, and Bonnet Farms available every Saturday at the Waco Downtown Farmers Market.
Read the full story at Waco Moms.
Likely Stories: The Book of Delights by Ross Gay
KWBU’s Jim McKeown, long-time local English professor, discusses the “strange and peculiar” essays in Ross Gay’s The Book of Delights, whose topics range from the Marfa lights to Botan Rice Candy and much more.
Listen to the podcast.
Coming Next Week
The Sinatra Experience, First Friday, and live music at the Backyard Bar Stage & Grill.
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