Punk rock fans, look no further than the triple bill playing Thursday night at Freight Bar that features Waco’s own Rad Dragon and Week on the Beach plus Painting Fences from Arizona. (For a preview, check out our article about Rad Dragon from last fall.)
Mardi Gras is winding down, but you’ve still got the chance for one more blowout on Friday night at Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon in Lorena. Not only can you hear zydeco music courtesy of Dirty Crawfish and Creole Treaux, but you can also eat your fill — or at least try! — of gumbo, dirty rice, boudin, and king cakes.
Finally, if you’re looking for something to keep the kids occupied during spring break next week, check out Skate World Waco’s Skate Camp. It runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 1 pm with lunch and snacks provided each day.
Now Hear & Read This!
“Shame Shame” by Crash Landing
Powered by the dynamic guitar playing of Rick Turnpaugh, Crash Landing has been entertaining Texas audiences since 1984 with a heady mix of blues and rock music. If you haven’t seen them play, don’t miss your opportunity this weekend when they perform with Suede and Drugstore Cowboy.
Buy tickets to Saturday night’s show at the Texas Music Cafe.
“Meet Your New Blasian Asian Family”
From its beginnings as a side hustle selling sandwiches from the back of a truck, The Blasian Asian has grown into a full-scale, fast-casual restaurant that’s open seven days a week at Union Hall. But food writer Angelica Mazé learned there’s even more to it than an authentic Cambodian menu after talking with owners Chevy and Mike Dubose.
Read the complete article at Waco Insider.
Upcoming Events
Events subject to change. Visit the Waco Insider for complete event details, venue info, and newly added/updated listings.
Thursday, March 3
Live Oak Brewing Pint Night & Raffle | Dancing Bear Pub | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Brit Kerr | Sunday’s Caribbean Oasis Sports Bar & Grill | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Family Skate Night | Skate World Waco | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Colton Hawkins & Joey Dvorak | Tokio Store | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night | Truelove Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Painting Fences, Rad Dragon & Week on the Beach | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Songwriter Thursday | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
String Chamber Music Concert | Waco Hall | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tsh Oxenreider | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Waco Brew Theology | Bare Arms Brewing | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Waco Famous Trivia Night | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The Union Revival | The Grape | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday, March 4
Café y Pan Dulce | Dr Pepper Museum | 8:30 am – 11:30 am
First Friday Market featuring The Lindsley Brothers | Cultivate 7twelve | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Michael Donahue’s Perspectives | Susan L. Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Witch Crafts: DIY Crystal Crowns | Skellington Curiosities | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday Night Dinner | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Keaton Nail | Sunday’s Caribbean Oasis Sports Bar & Grill | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Kevin Wayne Johnson | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Highlander & Bosque Singers Concert | McLennan Community College | 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mardi Gras Party with Dirty Crawfish & Creole Treaux | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Trey Stephenson | Lakeside Bar | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Alex Francisco Caruthers | Freight Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Max, Lynnette & Steven | Blue Dog Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Joel & Deon Q | Stay Classy Waco | 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Randall King with Mason Lively | Backyard Bar Stage and Grill | Tickets | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Saturday, March 5
Battle on the Brazos Axe Throwing Tournament | Waco Axe Company | Tickets | 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Edison Marketplace | The Edison at Castle Heights | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Outdoor Axe Throwing | Waco Axe Company | 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Grand Opening | Sunday’s Caribbean Oasis Sports Bar & Grill | 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Baylor vs. Iowa State Watch Party | Dancing Bear Pub | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Rick Turnpaugh & Crash Landing with Suede & Drugstore Cowboy | Nexus Esports | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Greg Schroeder | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Improv Comedy | Brazos Theatre | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
James Eddy Band | Tokio Store | 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Karaoke with Tony Lee | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:55 pm
Strix | Stay Classy Waco | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Cody Canada & The Departed | The Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Darrell Ray | Last Chance Bar | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Darrin Morris Band | BIG's Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Sunday, March 6
Creature’s heART | First Presbyterian Church of Waco | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Karaoke & Service Industry Night | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – midnight
Monday, March 7
Spring Break Skate Camp | Skate World Waco | Tickets | 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Mini Monday: Supersized Spring Break | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
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
Tuesday, March 8
Spring Break Skate Camp | Skate World Waco | Tickets | 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Tinker Tuesday: Supersized Spring Break | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Smarty Pints Trivia | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Towne Tuesday Open Mic | The Crying Shame | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Beer For Brains Trivia Night | Dancing Bear Pub | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday, March 9
Spring Break Skate Camp | Skate World Waco | Tickets | 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Village Wednesday: Supersized Spring Break | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Trivia Night | Bare Arms Brewing | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Trivia Night | Old Chicago | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Music Bingo | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Nickel & Nickel Wine Tasting | Barnett's at Bear Ridge | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Witty Wednesday BuzzTime Trivia | Hemingway's Watering Hole | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Coming Next Week
East Waco Music Fest, Weston Faulkinberry, and Micro Wrestling.