Christmas in July has officially arrived with the return of the Deep in the Heart Film Festival from July 21–24. Not only can you see a wide range of feature films, documentaries, and shorts at the Hippodrome Theatre, there are plenty of off-site activities too for movie buffs and filmmakers alike at locations including Stay Classy Waco, Anthem Stories, Balcones Distilling, and several local breweries.
The Waco Civic Theatre’s production of Cinderella kicks off two weekends of performances this Friday night at the Midway ISD Performing Arts Center. The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical has long been a favorite for all ages, so why not revisit this beloved fairytale?
Next week, the Brazos Theatre has its week-long Improv Comedy Camp for high-schoolers. Participants will learn the art of improvisational acting, saying “Yes, and...,” collaboration, and creativity. The camp culminates with showcase performances for friends and family.
Other events of note:
Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen bring their “Hold My Beer and Watch This” tour to the Backyard Bar Stage & Grill on Thursday night
For all the artsy shutterbugs out there, this Saturday night Maker's Edge makerspace hosts a cyanotype photography workshop.
The Mayborn Museum’s Monday Storytime features guest Andrea Kosar, president and CEO of the Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Now Hear This!
“Long Black Train” by Three Bad Jacks
If you crossed Motorhead with the Stray Cats, you could easily wind up with Three Bad Jacks. The LA-based rockabilly trio doesn’t know how to play any songs slower than 200 beats per minute, so expect a high-energy (and then some!) show when they play at Truelove on Tuesday night. Plus, From Parts Unknown and local favorite Dead Horse Creek open the show.
Listen to more music by Three Bad Jacks on Spotify.
Upcoming Events
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Thursday, July 21
2022 Deep in the Heart Film Festival | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | Tickets | 6:00 pm – midnight
Poets & Pint Night at the Green Dragon | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Real Ale Brewery Pint Night & Raffle | Dancing Bear Pub | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday Night Ride: Cameron Park Hills | Bicycle World Waco | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Acrylic Painting on Canvas Workshop | Maker's Edge makerspace | Tickets | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Blue Houdini | PeeWee's Crabcakes On The Go | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mack Abernathy’s Third Thursday Throwdown | Lakeside Bar | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Eric & Thomas Unplugged | BIG's Mayberry Tavern | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night | Truelove Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jacob Augustine | Pivovar | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Karaoke | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Waco Famous Trivia Night | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Another Band of Gypsies | Old Chicago | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Randy Rogers & Wade Bowen | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Friday, July 22
Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox | Magnolia Press | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
July Family Fun Fridays | Hawaiian Falls | Tickets | 10:30 am – 6:00 pm
2022 Deep in the Heart Film Festival | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | Tickets | 11:15 am – midnight
Monthly Fish Fry with Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox | Karem Shrine | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Floating Mercado | Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Michael Saldana | 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
Joe Parker Duo | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Suede | Topgolf | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Cinderella | Midway ISD Performing Arts Center | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Caleb Deschaine | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Larissa Boyd | Blue Dog Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Strix | Stay Classy Waco | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Bill Sibley | Freight Bar | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
John Dempsy Trio with Jessica Lewis & Clinton Bon Slaughter | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Saturday, July 23
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
2022 Deep in the Heart Film Festival | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | Tickets | 10:00 am – midnight
Texas Ranger Talks (morning) | Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
How to Be a Ghost Hunter | Skellington Curiosities | Tickets | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Texas Ranger Talks (afternoon) | Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Pint-Sized Poets | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | Register | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Cyanotype Photography Workshop | Maker's Edge makerspace | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Waco GoodFellas Christmas in July | BASE at Extraco Events Center | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Dueling Hearts | Sunday’s Caribbean Oasis Sports Bar & Grill | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Brady Hulsey | Pivovar | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Kyle Wickers | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Larissa Boyd | Triple B's Smokehouse | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Strix | Camp Fimfo Waco | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Cinderella | Midway ISD Performing Arts Center | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Darrell Ray | Last Chance Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Renegade Roadshow | Tokio Store | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sean Anderson & Friends | Stay Classy Waco | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Star Party | Waco Mammoth National Monument | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Brazos Brothers | Freight Bar | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Ethan Smith & The Dirt Road Rebellion with James Hollingsworth | BIG's Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Gordon Collier Band | Elk Hall | 8:30 pm – 12:30 am
Mason Lively with Slade Coulter & Jacob Stelly | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The Standards with Lauren January | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Sunday, July 24
2022 Deep in the Heart Film Festival Awards Brunch | Art Center Waco | Tickets | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cinderella (matinee) | Midway ISD Performing Arts Center | Tickets | 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Night Market | Skellington Curiosities | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Karaoke & Service Industry Night | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – midnight
Monday, July 25
High School Improv Comedy Camp | Brazos Theatre | Register | 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Champion’s Day | Hawaiian Falls | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Monday Storytime with Andrea Kosar | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Youth Theatre Camp | Waco Civic Theatre | Register | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Acoustic Open Mic | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday Funday with Venus E | 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, July 26
High School Improv Comedy Camp | Brazos Theatre | Register | 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Youth Theatre Camp | Waco Civic Theatre | Register | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bob Scott | Blue Dog Wine & Martini Bar | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Beer Garden Yoga | Brotherwell Brewing | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Karaoke | Old Chicago | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Smarty Pints Trivia | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Summer 2022 Reading Recommendations | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | Register | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Towne Tuesday Open Mic | The Crying Shame | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Tuesday | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Adult Skate Night | Skate Waco Bellmead | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Beer For Brains Trivia Night | Dancing Bear Pub | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Three Bad Jacks | Truelove Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Wednesday, July 27
High School Improv Comedy Camp | Brazos Theatre | Register | 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Youth Theatre Camp | Waco Civic Theatre | Register | 1:00 pm – 4:00 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: Disney Hits, Part 2 | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Witty Wednesday BuzzTime Trivia | Hemingway's Watering Hole | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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Coming Next Week
Surf Fest, Steve-O, and Metalachi.