If you’re always on the prowl for some unexpected finds, don’t miss the Historic Waco Foundation’s Attic Treasures sale. It begins with a special preview event on Thursday night and is then open to the public from Friday through Sunday. Even better, your purchases help support the HWF mission to continue preserving history for generations to come.
Need some inspiration? Look no further than Scott Erickson, who is bringing his Say Yes: A Liturgy of Not Giving Up on Yourself show to the Waco Civic Theatre on Friday night. Mixing story-teaching, participation, humor, and image curation, he offers the audience the shared opportunity to explore hope, vocation, and existence itself.
Wine lovers have been waiting all year for the Rootstock Texas Wine Festival at Indian Spring Park on Saturday. Featuring 15 Texas wineries, plenty of food, and live music, celebrate the bounty of the grape with hundreds of other wine aficionados.
Other events to check out include:
Stephany Chavira’s Monday night gig at Hemingway’s Watering Hole was rained out earlier this week, but you can catch her at Pivovar starting at 5:30 pm on Friday.
Car devotees can’t miss the Nacho Daddy Car & Motorcycle Show at Warren Park in Hewitt on Saturday.
The Eastside Market returns to Brotherwell Brewing on Sunday afternoon with a wide array of vendors, food trucks, and local craft beer to choose from.
Now Hear & Read This!
“Bullet Proof” by Jennifer Westwood and The Handsome Devils
You don’t often think of Detroit as being home to crossover country, rock, and blues acts, but that’s the case with Jennifer Westwood. Waco is in for a real treat when she plays the Texas Music Cafe on Saturday night at Nexus Esports. With a repertoire that includes everything from vintage Rolling Stones to Dolly Parton, this is a show not to be missed!
Listen to more music by Jennifer Westwood and The Handsome Devils at Spotify.
“Into the Woods Like You’ve Never Seen”
Wild Imaginings founder and artistic director Trent Sutton is on a mission to grow the theater scene in Waco. That takes another big step forward this weekend with a reimagined version of Stephen Sondheim’s classic Into the Woods. Get the scoop on what you can expect and Sutton’s larger theater vision.
Read the complete article at Waco Insider.
“East Market: Your Go-To for Pan-Asian Food & Specialty Groceries”
If you’re wanting to try something different, look no further than East Market and Goods, where you can find sisig, chicken adobo, lumpia, and much more on the menu. But beyond that, as food writer Angelica Mazé discovered, owners Joni Navarra and Tim Kulkarni are working to build a community with their customers.
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, April 28
Attic Treasures Preview Party | Brazos Place Center | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Martin House Brewery Pint Night & Raffle | Dancing Bear Pub | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Romantic Readers Book Club: The Longest Ride | East Waco Library | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Cody Ellinger & Zechariah Rogers | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night | Truelove Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Kyle Mathis | Tokio Store | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Waco Famous Trivia Night | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Into the Woods | Lee Lockwood Library and Museum | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Moon Man Walk | Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Bella Voce & Women’s Choir | Glennis McCrary Music Building | 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Sounds of the Cinema: Sean Astin | Waco Hall | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Dylan Paris | Lakeside Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday, April 29
Attic Treasures | Brazos Place Center | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Each of Us, All of Us Closing Reception | Susan L. Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Stephany Chavira | Pivovar | 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Elvis Live! | Sunday’s Caribbean Oasis Sports Bar & Grill | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Black Glasses Film Festival | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Drinking Habits: A Dinner Theatre Comedy Play | Brazos Theatre | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Say Yes: A Liturgy of Not Giving Up on Yourself | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday Night Dinner | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Ballou’s Cats | Triple B's Smokehouse | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Touch of Grey | Coach Hurt's Crossroads | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Waco Wetlands Night Hike | Lake Waco Wetlands | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Into the Woods | Lee Lockwood Library and Museum | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Moon Man Walk | Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Cody Wayne | Cafe de Luis | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Symphonic Band | Glennis McCrary Music Building | 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Jonna Mae | Freight Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Max, Lynnette & Steven | Blue Dog Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Jason Fletcher | BIG's Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
William Clark Green | Backyard Bar Stage and Grill | Tickets | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Saturday, April 30
Attic Treasures | Brazos Place Center | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Mission Waco Race ONE 5K & Fun Run | Jubilee Park | Tickets | 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Flourish: Learn, Grow, Thrive | Republic Gun Club | Tickets | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Meet the Scientist: Dr. Stanley Ling | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Nacho Daddy Car & Motorcycle Show | Warren Park | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Pinewood Picnic | Pinewood Coffee Bar | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Four-Year Anniversary Party with Wes Perryman & Rushin Ray Steele | Slow Rise Slice House | 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Rootstock Texas Wine Festival | Indian Spring Park | Tickets | 12:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Moon Man Walk (matinee) | Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | Tickets | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Texas Music Cafe: Ghost Dance Band with The Rolling Brazos Band and Jennifer Westwood | Nexus Esports | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Clint Harp & Pantsuit Politics | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | Tickets | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Jay06 Band | Sunday’s Caribbean Oasis Sports Bar & Grill | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Drinking Habits: A Dinner Theatre Comedy Play | Brazos Theatre | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Brit Kerr | Pivovar | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Comedy Night with Alex Cunningham & Friends | Bare Arms Brewing | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Into the Woods | Lee Lockwood Library and Museum | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Moon Man Walk | Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Wind Ensemble | Glennis McCrary Music Building | 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Analog: The Future Is Always a Risk | Undercroft Social Club | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Darrell Ray | Tradinghouse Bar & Grill | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Greg Schroeder | Freight Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Kevin Wayne Johnson & Josh Garner | Tokio Store | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Madstone | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tori Templet | Common Grounds | Tickets | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Gordon Collier Band | Elk Hall | 8:30 pm – 12:30 am
Joey Greer | Backyard Bar Stage and Grill | Tickets | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Matt’s House! DJ Takeover | Stay Classy Waco | 8:30 pm – midnight
Touch of Grey | BIG's Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:45 pm
Bobby Dean & The Timeless Country Band | Lakeside Bar | 9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Sunday, May 1
Attic Treasures | Brazos Place Center | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Eastside Market | Brotherwell Brewing | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Spooky Vibe 365 Market & Goth Ghouls Car Wash | Skellington Curiosities | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Drinking Habits: A Dinner Theatre Comedy Play (matinee) | Brazos Theatre | Tickets | 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Moon Man Walk (matinee) | Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | Tickets | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Mental Health May Day! | Hilton Waco | 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Into the Woods (matinee) | Lee Lockwood Library and Museum | Tickets | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Concert Band | Glennis McCrary Music Building | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Concert Band | Bosque River Stage | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Escalando: Desarrollo de Empresas Pequeñas | Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Karaoke & Service Industry Night | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – midnight
Monday, May 2
Monday Storytime with Joshua Vale | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Acoustic Open Mic | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday Funday with Bluelight 100’s | Hemingway's Watering Hole | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Faith & Fiction: Flannery O’Connor | St. Alban's Episcopal Church | 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
A Cappella Choir | Glennis McCrary Music Building | 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Keep Waco Loud Open Mic Night | Stay Classy Waco | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Tuesday, May 3
Waco Area Haunts | McLennan Community College | Tickets | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
World Builders Staged Reading | Rogue Media Studio | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Game Night | One Day Waco | 7:00 pm – midnight
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 with Robert Blocker | Glennis McCrary Music Building | 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Trivia Tuesday | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Waco Community Band: To Infinity & Beyond | First Methodist Church of Waco | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Beer For Brains Trivia Night | Dancing Bear Pub | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday, May 4
Leading Waco Women: Empowering Through Mentoring Summit | The Pavilion at the Carleen Bright Arboretum | Tickets | 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | Magnolia Market at the Silos | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Trivia Night | Bare Arms Brewing | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Mack Abernathy’s First Wednesday Fiasco | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Trivia Night | Old Chicago | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Music Bingo Night: Ultimate Movie Hits | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Witty Wednesday BuzzTime Trivia | Hemingway's Watering Hole | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Coming Next Week
Cinco de Mayo, First Friday, and Pat Green.