Brotherwell Brewing, one of Waco’s several craft beer breweries, celebrates its third anniversary on Saturday with a chili cook-off. Buy a tasting ticket for just $12 to sample all the entries and vote for your favorite.
Also on Saturday, it’s time for another Uptown Art Walk, and more specialty shopping is available at the Waco Social Spring Market at The Phoenix. Or, if yoga and beer are your thing, head back to Brotherwell on Tuesday night for a session of beer garden yoga.
In our recommended reads and podcasts section, the Stars Over Texas Jamboree moves to the Waco Hippodrome Theatre, and learn how to buy books the indie bookstore way. Plus, 20 for 20 podcast host Stephany Chavira talks with the staff of the new Waco Royals basketball team.
Visit The Waco Insider for complete event details, venue info, and newly added listings.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, April 22
Earth Day Clean-Up | Cameron Park (Pecan Bottoms) | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Martin House Pint Night | Dancing Bear Pub | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Waco Social Spring Market VIP Event | The Phoenix | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jason Herrin & Michael Saldana | Lakeside Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Waco Famous Trivia Night | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The Donnybrooks | Freight Bar | 9:00 pm – 12:00 am
Friday, April 23
Waco Social Spring Market | The Phoenix | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Betsy Ferguson Pop-Up Show | Cultivate 7twelve | 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Cajun-Style Surf & Turf | Waco Ale Co. | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Last Five Years | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Moe Bandy | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Night Hike | Lake Waco Wetlands | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Bob Scott | Blue Dog Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Johnnie & the Classics | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Landon Heights | Tokio Store | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Rewind Party Band | BIG's Mayberry Tavern | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
DaHeBeGeBeeS with Cari Hutson | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Saturday, April 24
Race One 5K | Jubilee Park | Register | 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Party for the Planet | Cameron Park Zoo | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Waco Social Spring Market | The Phoenix | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Spring Boutique Sale | Kieran-Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
April Uptown Art Walk | Kieran-Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
3rd Anniversary & Chili Cook-Off | Brotherwell Brewing | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Betsy Ferguson Pop-Up Show | Cultivate 7twelve | 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Meet the Scientists: Earth Day | Mayborn Museum Complex | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Floating Mercado | East Market and Goods | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Megan Brucker | The Minnow at Lake Waco Marina | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Unprofessional Networking & Live Music | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – 12:00 am
The Last Five Years | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Boys of the South | BIG's Mayberry Tavern | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Cody Culp | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Branded Heart | 5J Dance Hall | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Sunday, April 25
April Oddities & Curiosities Market | Skellington Curiosities | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Congdon Family Benefit | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
The Last Five Years | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets | 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Karaoke & Service Industry Night | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – 2:00 am
Monday, April 26
Mayborn Mini Monday: Flower Power | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Open Mic Night | Klassy Glass Wine Bar & Bistro | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tuesday, April 27
Beer Garden Yoga | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
MCC Rock Bands | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Trivia Night | Dancing Bear Pub | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wednesday, April 28
Mayborn Connect: Backyard Bingo | Mayborn Museum Complex | Tickets | 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Recommended Reads & Podcasts
“Popular long-running music show relaunches in new home”
One of Waco’s best-kept secrets is the monthly Stars Over Texas Jamboree, the only locally produced music variety stage show. While the Lee Lockwood Library and Museum was its long-time home, it’s moving to the Waco Hippodrome Theatre starting in June.
Read the full post at the Act Locally blog.
“Buying Books the Indie Bookstore Way”
Want to support your local bookstore instead of going straight to Amazon? Dedra Davis discusses your options to read the latest books without relying on the e-commerce giant.
Read the complete post at the Waco Moms blog.
20 for 20: “The Waco Royals Basketball Team”
Still craving more basketball after the Baylor University men’s team won the NCAA national championship? 20 for 20 host Stephany Chavira talks to the staff of the Waco Royals, the latest minor-league basketball team to set up shop in Waco.
Listen to the podcast.
Coming in the next newsletter
Kentucky Derby Party, Bruce Carbonara, and The Last Five Years.