You’ve got plenty of options to celebrate New Year’s Eve, everything from specialty dinners to champagne toasts and pajama parties to live music galore. Whether you stick close to home or head out of town, there’s something for almost everyone who’s ready to scrape off 2021 and give 2022 a shot.
Always keep your safety — and that of others — in mind. To that end, consider taking advantage of the Waco Transit System’s Safe Ride Home, and make your reservations now to get a ride to and from New Year’s Eve festivities in Waco.
Looking ahead, if you need a mid-week break next Wednesday, Britton Pyeatt is playing at Torchy’s Tacos. This versatile musician, based in Temple, blends rock, blues, classic country, red dirt, and more into a sound that’s all his own. Want a preview? Check out “Road Less Traveled,” his latest single.
Now Read & Hear This!
“New Year’s Eve Countdown Bags”
Getting to the end of the last couple of years has been like running a gauntlet, right? Make this New Year’s Eve even more memorable with countdown bags for your friends and family. Stephanie Wolfe covers different options, including snacks, party favors, drinks, and more.
Read the complete post at The Vintage Modern Wife.
“Baylor vs. Ole Miss”
Sportswriter Bill Bender takes a close look at this year’s Sugar Bowl matchup between the Bears and Rebels. Get a thumbnail synopsis of each team’s season, key players, different trends, and what to watch for. Plus, you’ll sound like an expert — “Ole Miss’s offense ranked fourth in the FBS with 506.7 yards per game” — at a watch party.
Read the entire article at Sporting News.
1 Star Review: “Youngdae Moon of Club Sandwich”
One-star reviews: No business owner wants them, but almost everyone has gotten some. Host Corey Dickman talks with Youngdae Moon, owner of the Club Sandwich food truck at Magnolia Market, about why some bad reviews are “better” than others and how — and when! — to respond to them.
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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 30
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
Songwriter Thursday | Backyard Saloon | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
College Night with DJ Euby | Freight Bar | 10:00 pm – 1:00 am
Friday, December 31
Family Afternoon New Year’s Event | Skate World Waco | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Family New Year’s Eve Afternoon Event | Skate Waco Bellmead | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Johnnie Bradshaw & the Out of the Blue Band | Geneva Hall | 5:00 pm – midnight
New Year’s Eve Dinner | Baylor Club | Tickets | 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
New Year’s Eve Party | Hemingway's Watering Hole | 5:00 pm – 2:00 am
Pét-Nat Release Party | Valley Mills Vineyards | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bubba Haze, Stacy Thomas & Ron Shumate | American Legion Post 121 | 6:00 pm – midnight
Rewind Party Band | BIG's Mayberry Tavern | 6:00 pm – midnight
Safe Ride Home 2022 | Waco Transit System | 6:00 pm – 3:00 am
Wild Lights New Year’s Eve Party | Cameron Park Zoo | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
20th Anniversary Barkin’ Ball | Extraco Events Center | Tickets | 7:00 pm – midnight
Casino Royale New Year’s Eve Party | Kissing Tree Vineyards | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 1:00 am
New Year’s Eve Celebration | Barnett's Public House | Tickets | 7:00 pm – midnight
New Year’s Eve Dinner | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Second Sons | Tokio Store | 7:00 pm – midnight
Zach Aaron, Lauren January & The Standards | Tradinghouse Bar & Grill | 7:00 pm – midnight
’80s New Year’s Eve | Cricket's Grill & Draft House | 8:00 pm – 2:00 am
Damn Moore Boys | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – midnight
Kevin Johnson | Horny Toad Bar & Grill | 8:00 pm – midnight
New Year’s Eve Lock-In | Last Chance Bar | 8:00 pm – 7:00 am
New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball | Brotherwell Brewing | Tickets | 8:00 pm – 1:00 am
All White New Year’s Eve Party | Sugar Shack | 9:00 pm – 4:00 am
Clinton Bon Slaughter & Lucas Jon Turner | Lakeside Bar | 9:00 pm – midnight
Darrell Ray | Rocky's Roadhouse | 9:00 pm – midnight
Fender Benders | Mynar's Bar | 9:00 pm – midnight
New Year’s Eve Pajama Party | Freight Bar | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
The Ballou’s Cats featuring Classie Ballou Sr. | American Legion Post 273 | 9:00 pm – midnight
35 South Band | The Melody Ranch | 9:30 pm – midnight
Saturday, January 1
New Year’s Day Improv Comedy | Brazos Theatre | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Sugar Bowl Watch Party | Waco Ale Co. | 7:45 pm – 10:45 pm
Rude Ant Karaoke | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:55 pm
Larissa Boyd | Lakeside Bar | 9:00 pm – midnight
Sunday, January 2
Wild Lights | Cameron Park Zoo | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Monday, January 3
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, January 4
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, January 5
Trivia Night | Bare Arms Brewing | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Wild Lights | Cameron Park Zoo | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Britton Pyeatt | Torchy's Tacos | 6:30 pm – 8:30 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
Coming Next Week
Shinyribs Down Low, Cloud Anchor, and Nolan Pick Band.