St. Patrick’s Day may fall on a Thursday this year, but you can still get your fill of green beer, shamrocks, and traditional Irish food. From Barnett’s Public House to Freight Bar and BIG’s Mayberry Tavern, you’ve got plenty of choices of places to celebrate. And if you imbibe a bit too much, consider taking advantage of The Zimmerman Law Firm’s offer to reimburse your safe ride home via Uber, Lyft, or a cab.
Sure, it seems like there’s a food truck on just about every corner in Waco these days, but the return of the Texas Food Truck Showdown this Saturday at Heritage Square takes things to the next level. You’ll be able to sample signature dishes from Waco-based food trucks as well as plenty of others from around Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana too.
If you get a hankering to eat out next Tuesday night, think about heading over to Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux. Not only can you enjoy a good meal, but 20% of the proceeds from sales from 4 pm to 7 pm will go to the March of Dimes. That’s what we call a win-win!
Now Hear & Read This!
“Hallucination” by TIDE-EYE
Trippy visuals, headbands, and long hair… it’s not that often that a genuine psychedelic rock band plays Waco. So don’t miss your chance to see TIDE-EYE on Saturday night at the Texas Music Cafe. The LA-based group may be a power trio, but you’ll experience an avalanche of sound courtesy of driving rock beats and thundering power chords. Far out, man!
Listen to more music by TIDE-EYE at Spotify.
“2022 Texas Food Truck Showdown”
The Texas Food Truck Showdown returns this weekend after a two-year hiatus, and it looks to be bigger and better than ever. Angelica Mazé takes a close look at what you can expect food-wise as well as the live music, beer and wine garden, and KidsZone that will be there too.
Read the complete article at Waco Insider.
Upcoming Events
Events subject to change. Visit Waco Insider for complete event details, venue info, and newly added/updated listings.
Thursday, March 17
Spring Break Scavenger Hunt | Cameron Park Zoo | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration | Barnett's Public House | 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
St. Patrick’s Day Party | Freight Bar | 11:00 am – 2:00 am
Austin Beerworks Pint Night & Raffle | Dancing Bear Pub | 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
St. Patrick’s Day | Stay Classy Waco | 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Free Uber, Lyft, And Cab Rides Home | The Zimmerman Law Firm | 5:00 pm – 10:00 am
St. Patrick’s Day Party with Eric & Thomas | BIG's Mayberry Tavern | 6:00 pm – midnight
St. Paddy Karaoke | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
The Sloppy Joe Trio | La Fiesta Restaurant & Cantina | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Third Thursday Throwdown | Lakeside Bar | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Trey Stephenson | Sunday’s Caribbean Oasis Sports Bar & Grill | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School’s St. Patrick’s Day Bash | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Bobby Dean & The Timeless Country Band | Sul Ross Boot Scootin’ Dance Club | 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night | Truelove Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Joe Parker & Steve Dansby | Coach Hurt's Crossroads | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sami Brown | Z's at the Curry | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Southern Roots Pint Night | Route 77 Food Park | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Waco Famous Trivia Night | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Baylor Percussion Group with Ivan Trevino | Glennis McCrary Music Building | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Jazz Night | Pinewood Coffee Bar | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Young Adult Movie Night: Lady Bird | St. Alban's Episcopal Church | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Roll | Skate World Waco | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday, March 18
Spring Break Scavenger Hunt | Cameron Park Zoo | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Lifelong Learning Coffee & Lecture | Mayborn Museum Complex | 9:30 am – 11:00 am
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration | Barnett's Public House | 10:00 am – 1:00 am
True Crime Q&A with James R. Fitzgerald | Mayborn Museum Complex | Tickets | 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Hispanic Leaders’ Network March Luncheon | Cashion Academic Center | Tickets | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Jay McMillen’s Iconography | Cultivate 7twelve | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday Night Chef Dinner | The Olive Branch | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Joel Wood | Sunday’s Caribbean Oasis Sports Bar & Grill | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Friday Night Dinner | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Going Rogue 10: Decades | Rogue Media Network | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Michael Saldana | Triple B's Smokehouse | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Ry & Friends | Common Grounds | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friends Trivia | Brazos Theatre | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Morgan Lee Powers | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Jennifer Pisarcik | Blue Dog Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Giovannie & The Hired Guns | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karen Jonas | Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits | 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday, March 19
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sidewalk Sale | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Spring Break Scavenger Hunt | Cameron Park Zoo | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
2022 Texas Food Truck Showdown | Heritage Square | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration | Barnett's Public House | 10:00 am – 1:00 am
Chili Cook-Off | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
JD Hicks | Last Chance Bar | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Baby Shark Live! | Extraco Events Center | Tickets | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Book Talk with Marsha Thauwald | Hewitt Public Library | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Sip & Pour with Kaptive Kandles | The Library Waco | Tickets | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
5th Annual Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Crawl | Cricket's Grill & Drafthouse | Tickets | 4:00 pm – 2:00 am
Each of Us, All of Us Opening Reception | Susan L. Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
6th Anniversary | The Black Daisy (Downtown) | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tide-EYE with Earle Nelson & Josh Roberts | Nexus Esports | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Elvis is Back! | Sunday’s Caribbean Oasis Sports Bar & Grill | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bickley Fetch & The Dad Bod Mafia | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Bolero, Belles & Brass | Waco Hall | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
The Oak Ridge Boys | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Another Band of Gypsies | Last Chance Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Darrell Ray | Tokio Store | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Stand-Up Comedy Showcase | Brazos Theatre | Tickets | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tony Lee’s Karaoke Pajama Party | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Zet Zero | Undercroft Social Club | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Creed Fisher with Taylor Branch | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Gordon Collier Band | Elk Hall | 8:30 pm – 12:30 am
Sunday, March 20
Spring Break Scavenger Hunt | Cameron Park Zoo | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Eastside Market Spring Festival | Brotherwell Brewing | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sidewalk Sale | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Creature’s heART | First Presbyterian Church of Waco | Tickets | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Dave Wild | Valley Mills Vineyards | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Waco Association of Wrestling: 3rd Time’s a Charm! | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Creole Treo | Coach Hurt's Crossroads | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Karaoke & Service Industry Night | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – midnight
Sunday Slow Flow Yoga | Cultivate 7twelve | 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Monday, March 21
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
Karaoke | Triple B's Smokehouse | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Open Mic Night Master Class featuring A.J.I. | Stay Classy Waco | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tuesday, March 22
Industry Job Fair | TSTC Student Recreation Center | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Stalingrad on Screen: From Stalinist Propaganda to Putin-Era Blockbuster | Marrs McLean Science Building | Tickets | 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm
March of Dimes Fundraiser | Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Brotherwell Brewing Pint Night | Stay Classy Waco | 5:00 pm – 10:00 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
Baylor Symphony Orchestra | Glennis McCrary Music Building | 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Billboard Top Hits Trivia | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Beer For Brains Trivia Night | Dancing Bear Pub | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday, March 23
Grand Opening | Fire Station #6 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 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
Disney Hits Bingo | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Witty Wednesday BuzzTime Trivia | Hemingway's Watering Hole | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Coming Next Week
Cory Asbury, The Ballou’s Cats, and Waco Uptown Art Walk.