Wild Imaginings is back with this year’s edition of Shakespeare in the Park, featuring Romeo and Juliet. But don’t expect your high school English class version of the Bard. Instead, this production is set in the 1960s with some other unexpected twists too. And remember: Wear red to show your support of the House of Capulet, while the House of Montague requests their supporters wear blue.
Southern Roots Brewing Co.’s Beer on the Brazos festival returns on Saturday afternoon. Enjoy some of the best regional craft beer around, good food, and more. And unlike past years, it’s open to the public with no tickets required.
And on Saturday night, hip-hop and rap fans should head to the Rogue Media Network studio as the Top 10 Tour is pulling into town with a lengthy bill of performers, including KNDRX, Big-R, and Cory Ironside. The highlight will be the return of Waco’s own Pirscription, who is currently barnstorming across the country after a successful appearance at SXSW earlier this year.
Other things to consider include:
On Saturday afternoon, get to Brazos Park East for Keep Waco Beautiful’s Waterways Day, the first in a series of river cleanup days this summer.
The Waco Community Band presents Happy Birthday, John Williams! on Tuesday night at Meadowbrook Baptist Church to celebrate the famed movie music composer’s 90th birthday.
If you haven’t met the irrepressible Andrew Gomez or listened to his podcast The Public Affair, you owe it to yourself to go to Stay Classy Waco on Wednesday as he hosts Pride Trivia Night.
Now Hear & Read This!
“My Favorite Parts of You” by Goldpine
Originally known as My One and Only, husband-and-wife duo Benjamin and Kassie Wilson now perform as Goldpine. With an eclectic mix of Americana influences, their music is by turn cathartic, moody, and raucous… but always relevant. Don’t miss your chance to see them on Friday night at Freight Bar.
Listen to more music by Goldpine (aka My One and Only) on Spotify.
“Waffle Chic Serves Food from the Heart”
When you sidle up to the counter and place your order at Waffle Chic with owner Shamica Evans, you’ll be greeted like an old friend and fed the best chicken tenders and waffles around. “I’m going to give you love at my food truck because I want you to feel like we’re family,” she says. “That’s how you pass the blessing.” Food writer Angelica Mazé takes a close look at your menu options but, even more importantly, tells you Evans’s inspiring story.
Read the complete article at Waco Insider.
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Thursday, June 9
Jacob Augustine | Pivovar | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Manhattan Project Pint Night & Raffle | Dancing Bear Pub | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Karaoke Thursday | Sunday’s Caribbean Oasis Sports Bar & Grill | 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
Stars Over Texas Jamboree: Golden Oldies | Lee Lockwood Library and Museum | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Waco Famous Trivia Night | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Dave Wild Trio | Stay Classy Waco | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday, June 10
2022 Pooches on Parade | BASE at Extraco Events Center | Tickets | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Stephany Chavira | Fuzzy's Taco Shop | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Jay06 Band | Sunday’s Caribbean Oasis Sports Bar & Grill | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday Night Dinner | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Joel Wood Band | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
K-pop Night & Dance Party | Rogue Media Network | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Joe Parker | Tokio Store | 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Shakespeare in the Park: Romeo and Juliet | Indian Spring Park | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Lucas Jon Turner & The Leftovers Reheated | Stay Classy Waco | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sami Brown | Blue Dog Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Touch of Grey | BIG's Mayberry Tavern | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Goldpine | Freight Bar | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Josh Weathers with The Union Revival | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Rodney Pyeatt | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Saturday, June 11
Community Clean-Up Day | Bellmead Civic Center | 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
McLennan County Master Gardeners: Fountains & Ponds | Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Scavenger Hunt: World Oceans Day | Cameron Park Zoo | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
1st Annual Sunflower Festival | Western Belle Farm | Tickets | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Community Opportunity Day | City of Waco Multi-Purpose Facility | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Beer on the Brazos | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Caleb Deschaine & Cody Ellinger | Helberg Barbecue | 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Waterways Day River Cleanup | Brazos Park East | Register | 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon KIDS | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Wrongway Jackson | Sunday’s Caribbean Oasis Sports Bar & Grill | 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Johnny Joes | Fuzzy's Taco Shop | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Joel Wood Trio | Tradinghouse Bar & Grill | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Brazos Brothers | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tim Burton–Inspired Burlesque Show | Nexus Esports | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Shakespeare in the Park: Romeo and Juliet | Indian Spring Park | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Avenue Rage with 3rd Street Chaos | Lakeside Bar | 8:00 pm – midnight
Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox | Stay Classy Waco | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Rosenthal Parkway Band | Last Chance Bar | 8:00 pm – midnight
Top 10 Tour featuring Pirscription, KNDRX & BIG-R | Rogue Media Network | Tickets | 8:00 pm – 2:00 am
The Bill & Phil Show | BIG's Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Tyler Lane | Freight Bar | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
All Vinyl Set featuring DJ Magnum | Putters | 10:00 pm – 1:00 am
Sunday, June 12
1st Annual Sunflower Festival | Western Belle Farm | Tickets | 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon KIDS | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Summer Pride Festival | Skellington Curiosities | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tyler Havard Benefit | Sunday’s Caribbean Oasis Sports Bar & Grill | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Karaoke & Service Industry Night | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – midnight
Shakespeare in the Park: Romeo and Juliet | Indian Spring Park | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Monday, June 13
Monday Storytime with Brad Livingstone | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Acoustic Open Mic | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday Funday with Sami Brown | Hemingway's Watering Hole | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Keep Waco Loud Open Mic Night | Stay Classy Waco | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Tuesday, June 14
Beer Garden Yoga | Brotherwell Brewing | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Books & Brews: The Kitchen Front | Lalo's Coffee & Pastries | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Game Night | One Day Waco | 7:00 pm – Jun 15 | 12:00 am
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 | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Waco Community Band: Happy Birthday, John Williams! | Meadowbrook Baptist Church | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Beer For Brains Trivia Night | Dancing Bear Pub | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday, June 15
Lunch & Learn Series: Meals & Memories | Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service | Tickets | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
McLennan County Master Gardeners: Lunch with the Masters | Central Presbyterian Church | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Trivia Night | Bare Arms Brewing | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Bobby Dean & The Timeless Country Band | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Pride Trivia Night with Andrew Gomez | Stay Classy Waco | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Brews Cruise Summer Mini Tour & Trivia Night | Old Chicago | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Witty Wednesday BuzzTime Trivia | Hemingway's Watering Hole | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Coming Next Week
Ronnie Millsap, Cedryl Ballou & The Zydeco Trendsetters, and Kate Khavari.