With Christmas falling on a Saturday, there’s not as much going on as usual this weekend. Still, if you’re willing to venture outside Waco’s city limits, enjoy a honkytonk holiday at the historic Tokio Store. Located near West, you can hear live music Thursday through Saturday by Joe Parker, Julia Tucker, and James Hollingsworth. Plus, catch Terry Leafty at Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon in Lorena on Saturday night.
And for something completely different, next Wednesday brings the latest Emo Night at Truelove in downtown Waco. Revisit the soundtrack of the ’90s — My Chemical Romance, Simple Plan, Avril Lavigne, and more — while overthinking your own emotions and pondering the nature of human existence.
Now Read & Hear This!
“Any Way You Pop It: Popcorn Recipes with a Festive Twist”
Sure, popcorn is a go-to snack when you’re settled on the couch to watch a movie, but this time of year demands something a little fancier. Check out these recipes for kettle corn, caramel corn, and marshmallowy popcorn balls that will impress family and friends alike.
Read the complete post at the Magnolia blog.
“Dining Out in Waco on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day 2021”
Feeling perilously close to being done with the whole cooking thing? If so, you don’t want to be guessing about which restaurants are — and aren’t! — open. Play it safe with this list of places, ranging from Denny’s to Pivovar, that can feed you and yours.
See the entire list at the Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau blog.
Central Texas Living: “Dr. Barbara Russell Chesser”
Host Ann Harder talks with Dr. Barbara Russell Chesser about her latest book, The Gifts of Christmas: A Treasury of True Stories. Chesser, a long-time Waco resident, has crafted a collection of stories that entertain, inspire, and rekindle memories of yuletide experiences from past holiday seasons.
Listen to the podcast.
Upcoming Events
Events subject to change. Visit the Waco Insider for complete event details, venue info, and newly added/updated listings.
Thursday, December 23
Christmas Skate Camp | Skate World Waco | Tickets | 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Sami Brown | Magnolia Press | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Dave Wild Trio | Magnolia Press
| 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Katrina Marie Rasmussen | Susan L. Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
BIG’s Ugly Xmas Sweater Party | BIG's Mayberry Tavern | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wild Lights | Cameron Park Zoo | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night | Truelove Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Joe Parker | Tokio Store | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Songwriter Thursday | Backyard Saloon | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Waco Famous Trivia Night | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
College Night with DJ Euby | Freight Bar | 10:00 pm – 1:00 am
Friday, December 24
Christmas Skate Camp | Skate World Waco Tickets | 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Julia Tucker | Tokio Store | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Saturday, December 25
James Hollingsworth | Tokio Store | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Terry Leafty | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Sunday, December 26
Wild Lights | Cameron Park Zoo | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Monday, December 27
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 28
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 29
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
Witty Wednesday BuzzTime Trivia | Hemingway's Watering Hole | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
My Chemical Wednesday #7 (Emo Night) | Truelove Bar | 9:00 pm – midnight
Coming Next Week
Rewind Party Band, Fender Benders, and New Year’s Eve Pajama Party.