For the next two weekends, the Jones Theatre at the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center is home to Leonardo and the Flying Machine. This show is designed specifically for younger audiences and marries the worlds of the arts and the sciences in content and execution. Ultimately, this fully-realized production, utilizing both professional actors and puppeteers, creates a work for all ages.
The arrival of spring always brings an overflow of animals to local shelters. To tackle this problem, the Humane Society of Central Texas is hosting an all-day Adopt-A-Palooza on Friday to celebrate National Dog Rescue Day. If you can provide a forever home to a dog—or even a cat!—there’s no better time than now to do it.
Sunday brings another Mayborn Museum Complex Community Day. Take advantage of the free admission so your whole family can check out the Discovery Center, Natural History Hall, and Historic Village.
Other events of note include:
If you need some laughs, The Brazos Theatre has its monthly comedy showcase on Saturday night.
On Sunday afternoon, January Letterpress is offering a calligraphy workshop.
Amp up your Sunday Funday at The Backyard with the Waco Association of Wrestling’s Rock the Ring 2: Still Tippin’.
Now Hear & Read This!
Eat, Drink, Repeat: “Tim Kulkarni & Joni Navarra”
Waco Insider food writer Angelica Mazé talks with Tim Kulkarni and Joni Navarra of East Market and Goods, Waco’s first-ever Asian grocery store and deli. Their goals include bringing Filipino cooking to greater prominence and making Waco a world-class food destination. Hear how they’re working to do that along with their meticulous recipe development process, the newest products hitting their grocery store shelves, and much more.
Subscribe to Eat, Drink, Repeat, as well as listen to other episodes, on Spotify.
“Oaxacan Gold: Illuminating Mystical Mexico Explores Rich Cultural Traditions”
In Art Center Waco’s latest exhibition, Oaxacan Gold: Illuminating Mystical Mexico, photographer Greg Davis explains he was drawn to Oaxaca for its light, spirit, people, and strong ties to the cultural heritage and traditions of the region. But much of what shapes his work, from the subjects he chooses to the stories he tells, he feels is guided by unseen hands.
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, May 19
Leonardo and the Flying Machine (afternoon matinee) | Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | Tickets | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Oak Highlands Pint Night & Raffle | Dancing Bear Pub | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Third Thursday Throwdown | Lakeside Bar | 6:30 pm – 9:30 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
Kyle Mathis | Tokio Store | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Waco Brew Theology | Southern Roots Brewery Co. | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Waco Famous Trivia Night | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Jazz Night with the Pat McKee Trio | Z's at the Curry | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Johnny Joe Ramos | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Smooth Nature with Ben Atkins | Blonde Mink | Tickets | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday, May 20
Adopt-A-Palooza | Humane Society of Central Texas | 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox | Magnolia Press | 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Secret Showcase | Cultivate 7twelve | 5:00 pm – midnight
Friday Night Chef Dinner | The Olive Branch | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Michael Saldana | Sunday’s Caribbean Oasis Sports Bar & Grill | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Darrell Ray | Triple B's Smokehouse | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday Night Dinner | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Leonardo and the Flying Machine | Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Music Man | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Andy Jayne | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Russell Boyd | 5IVE | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Three4one Band | Blue Dog Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Josh Ward | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Mason Hays | Freight Bar | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Steve Smith Group | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Saturday, May 21
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Scavenger Hunt: Endangered Species | Cameron Park Zoo | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
DC Super Heroes: Discover Your Superpowers | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
1st Annual Sunflower Festival | Western Belle Farm | Tickets | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
2nd Annual Main Street Market | BASE at Extraco Events Center | Tickets | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Anthony “Ant” Anderson Benefit Car Show | Rent-A- Center | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Edison Marketplace | The Edison at Castle Heights | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Spring Fling with The Morticians | Regent Care Center of Woodway | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Witch Crafts: Spell Jars | Skellington Curiosities | Tickets | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
5th Annual Waco Goodfellas Crawfish Boil | Lakeside Bar | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
JD Hicks | Last Chance Bar | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Ukuleles for Ukraine | Richland Mall | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Leonardo and the Flying Machine (matinee) | Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | Tickets | 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
The Crucible Staged Reading | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Sundae Drivers | Sunday’s Caribbean Oasis Sports Bar & Grill | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox | Bare Arms Brewing | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Star Party | Waco Mammoth National Monument | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Leonardo and the Flying Machine | Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Music Man | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Darrell Ray | Last Chance Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Rude Ant Karaoke with Tony Lee | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:55 pm
Stand-Up Comedy Showcase | Brazos Theatre | Tickets | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Bill & Phil Show | Tradinghouse Bar & Grill | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Sunday, May 22
2nd Annual Main Street Market | BASE at Extraco Events Center | Tickets | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
1st Annual Sunflower Festival | Western Belle Farm | Tickets | 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Eastside Market | Brotherwell Brewing | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Floating Mercado | Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Community Day | Mayborn Museum Complex | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Calligraphy Workshop | January Letterpress Shop + Studio | Tickets | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox | Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux | 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Music Man (matinee) | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets | 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Rock The Ring 2: Still Tippin’ | Backyard Bar Stage and Grill | Tickets | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Leonardo and the Flying Machine (matinee) | Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | Tickets | 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Karaoke & Service Industry Night | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – midnight
Monday, May 23
Acoustic Open Mic | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday Funday with Suede | 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
Monday Night Lights Mountain Bike Ride | Bicycle World | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Keep Waco Loud Open Mic Night | Stay Classy Waco | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Tuesday, May 24
KWBU’s Lunch This Month | El Conquistador | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Beer Garden Yoga | Brotherwell Brewing | 6:30 pm – 7:30 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
Beer For Brains Trivia Night | Dancing Bear Pub | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday, May 25
Lunch with the Masters: Texas Tough Plants | MCC Emergency Services Education Center | 12:00 pm – 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 Night: Summer Hits | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Witty Wednesday BuzzTime Trivia | Hemingway's Watering Hole | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
My Chemical Wednesday (Emo Night) | Truelove Bar | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Coming Next Week
The Crucible, Twisted Sisters, and Grim Symphony.