Waco Insider #64
Cinco de Mayo, Whitney du Menil, and Sunflower Festival
If you’re from Texas or have lived here for any amount of time, you know that Cinco de Mayo is a big deal. Multiple events are going on around town Thursday night — everything from Stephany Chavira’s all-Spanish show at Hemingway’s Watering Hole to DJ Peligro at Coach Hurt’s Crossroads — but you’ll have to keep a close eye on the weather for those that are happening outdoors.
Waco’s Whitney du Menil is the latest artist to be featured at Cultivate7twelve. You have two chances to catch her new Pop Art–inspired exhibition this weekend: on Friday night at Cultivate’s First Friday Market and again on Saturday evening for her opening reception. Plus, on Saturday night Hannah Rose will also perform.
If you’re looking for something to do on Mother’s Day, look no further than Western Belle Farm’s inaugural Sunflower Festival in West. Take the whole family to enjoy over 15 activities, including beeline mini ziplines, a cattle drive barrel train, farm animals, slides, sunflower photo ops, and much more.
Other things to consider include:
Again, weather permitting, Freight Bar’s Battle of the Bands concludes on Thursday night with performances by finalists Suede, Deceived by The Fallen, and Jamie’s Guns.
Say it ain’t so, but Friday night could be the last performance by local indie-rock band Sack Lunch! at Pinewood Coffee Bar.
Tuesday night brings the latest installment of Books & Brews, the Waco-McLennan County Public Library’s traveling book club. Head over to the Waco Ale Co. at 6:30 pm to discuss The Revolution According to Raymundo Mata by Gina Apostol.
Now Hear & Read This!
Eat, Drink, Repeat: “Tony Berotte, Chef & Owner of 310’s Kitchen”
Eat, Drink, Repeat host Angelica Mazé talks with the one and only, very talented, and hugely funny Tony Berotte, chef and owner of the 310’s Kitchen food truck on East Elm. He discusses cooking influences from his childhood in South Texas, his process for achieving recipe perfection, and why talking to locals is the best way to find good food.
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“Front Porch” by Hannah Rose
Singer-songwriter Hannah Rose may be based in Dallas, but she’s quickly making a name for herself locally with a recent series of shows in Waco. She has an eclectic mix of influences ranging from Johnny Cash to poet Khalil Gibran that have shaped her style. You can see Rose on Friday night at Southern Roots Brewing Company and on Saturday at Cultivate 7twelve.
Listen to more music by Hannah Rose on Spotify.
“Experience Lebanese Hospitality at Laziza Mediterranean Cuisine”
Kibbe balls, haloumi, and shawarma, oh my! Learn why Waco Insider food writer Angelica Mazé says Laziza is the best restaurant in town that you probably haven't heard of. That is to say, if you want to be a Waco food insider, read her latest article stat!
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Upcoming Events
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Thursday, May 5
Cinco de Mayo Sip ‘n’ Shop | The Black Daisy (Downtown) | 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Cinco de Mayo Party | Old Chicago | 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free Uber, Lyft & Cab Rides Home on Cinco de Mayo | The Zimmerman Law Firm | 5:00 pm – May 6 | 10:00 am
Baylor Bronze | Waco Hall | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Cinco de Mayo with The Bill & Phil Show | La Fiesta Restaurant & Cantina | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
DJ Peligro | Coach Hurt's Crossroads | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Flying Embers Cinco de Mayo | Dancing Bear Pub | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Michael Saldana, Larissa Boyd & Brit Kerr | George's Restaurant | 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Cinco de Mayo with Madstone | Sunday’s Caribbean Oasis Sports Bar & Grill | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night | Truelove Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Waco Brew Theology | Waco Ale Co. | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Waco Famous Trivia Night | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Campus Orchestra | Glennis McCrary Music Building | 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Cinco de Mayo with Stephany Chavira | Hemingway's Watering Hole | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Cinco de Mayo Buffet with DJ Tony | Hewitt Elks Lodge | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Cinco de Mayo with Trey Stephenson | Lakeside Bar | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Battle of The Bands Finale | Freight Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Jervis Campbell featuring Nancy Daines & The Union Revival | Common Grounds | Tickets | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Cinco de Mayo with Sloppy Joe Band | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Friday, May 6
Café y Pan Dulce | Cha Community | 8:30 am – 9:30 am
“Ripple Effects of the Pandemic on the Hispanic Community” | Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Tickets | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cornucopia, an Abundance of Fellowship and Memories Opening Reception | Susan L. Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
First Friday Market | Cultivate 7twelve | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Stephany Chavira | BRÛ Artisan Coffee Works | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Darwynn Nail | 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
An Evening of Soul with Brittany | Rogue Media Network | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Brazos Nights: La Energía Norteña & David Beck’s Tejano Weekend | Heritage Square | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Curtis Grimes | Cafe de Luis | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday Night Dinner | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Hannah Rose | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Prom Skate Night | Skate World Waco | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Music Man | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Cooper Mohrmann | Freight Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Joel Wood | Tokio Store | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Twelve12 | Blue Dog Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Pat Green | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Sack Lunch! | Pinewood Coffee Bar | 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
2nd Annual Tacky Prom Sip ‘n’ Skate | Skate World Waco | 10:30 pm – 1:30 am
Saturday, May 7
2022 McLennan County Master Gardeners Plant Sale | Westview Village | 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Big Brew Day | Bare Arms Brewing | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Mother’s Day Weekend 5K & Fun Run | Waco Surf | Tickets | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
1st Annual Sunflower Festival | Western Belle Farm | Tickets | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
31st Birthday Celebration | Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute | 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
6th Birthday Celebration | Once Upon a Child | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Feel So Good Fest | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Mother & Daughter Brunch | The Pavilion at the Carleen Bright Arboretum | Tickets | 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Free Mother’s Day Brunch | Bledsoe Miller Community Center | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Monarch Butterfly Action Day | Mayborn Museum Complex | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Whitney de Menil Opening Reception | Cultivate 7twelve | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
KidZoobilee | Cameron Park Zoo | Tickets | 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Last Call with Sunny Sauceda & The John Dempsy Trio | Coach Hurt's Crossroads | 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Texas Music Cafe: Shadylyn & Garden Party | Nexus Esports | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Twelve12 | Sunday’s Caribbean Oasis Sports Bar & Grill | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Black & White Soul Jazz Affair | Waco Convention Center | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm
The Music Man | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
This is Jazz-Country with Holly Tucker | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Ghost Dance Band | Last Chance Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Learning Names | Freight Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Strix | Stay Classy Waco | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
LC Rocks | BIG's Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Sunday, May 8
1st Annual Sunflower Festival | Western Belle Farm | Tickets | 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Mother’s Day Paint Talk | Stay Classy Waco | 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Drinking Habits: A Dinner Theatre Comedy Play (matinee) | Brazos Theatre | Tickets | 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
The Music Man (matinee) | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets | 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Joel Wood & Cody Ellinger | Last Chance Bar | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Karaoke & Service Industry Night | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – midnight
Monday, May 9
Acoustic Open Mic | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Heart of Texas Children’s Theatre Spring Gala | Freight Bar | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday Funday with The Brazos Brothers | Hemingway's Watering Hole | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Baylor Percussion Group | Art Center Waco | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Faith & Fiction: Flannery O’Connor | St. Alban's Episcopal Church | 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Keep Waco Loud Open Mic Night | Stay Classy Waco | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Tuesday, May 10
Women’s DIY Nite: Bath Bombs & Beauty Scrubs | Salvation Army Corps & Community Center | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Books & Brews: The Revolution According to Raymundo Mata | Waco Ale Co. | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Meet the Maker with Garrison Brothers Master Distiller Donnis Todd | Z's at the Curry | 6:30 pm – 9:00 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
Trivia Tuesday | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Beer For Brains Trivia Night | Dancing Bear Pub | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday, May 11
Trivia Night | Bare Arms Brewing | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Waco Walks: Tornado Walk | Tornado Memorial | 6:00 pm – 9:00 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
Chalk Walk, Holly Tucker, and Venus E.