A longtime staple of Waco’s holiday season, Wild Lights returns to Cameron Park Zoo on Friday. Open most nights through December 31, it’s fun for the whole family as the zoo turns into a festive wonderland. Plus, check the schedule for a variety of discounts on military, educator, college, first responder, and other appreciation nights.
Terry Bluez, the prodigal son of Waco standup comedy, returns from his self-imposed Minnesota exile for a pair of shows on Saturday night at the Private Hip-Hop HQ in downtown Waco. Not for the faint of heart, the shows will also be filmed for his first-ever comedy special.
And if you’re looking to really clean out your psychic palette from Thanksgiving, look no further than The Flametrick Subs show on Saturday night at Texas Music Cafe. The Austin-based psychobilly trio has been thrilling audiences for over 30 years with its eclectic mix of rockabilly, surf, and garage rock. Get loud, get crazy, and work off that Thanksgiving feast!
Upcoming Events
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Thursday, November 24
Lights of West Christmas Light Park | Lights of West | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Kolten Benton | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Friday, November 25
Black Friday Remodeling Sale | Skellington Curiosities | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Blow Your Own Christmas Ornament | Stanton Studios | 9:00 am to 6:30 pm
FIFA World Cup 2022 Watch Party: USA vs. England | Dancing Bear Pub | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Lights of West Christmas Light Park | Lights of West | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Fall Movie Night | Camp Fimfo | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Gary Beard | Pivovar | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Wild Lights | Cameron Park Zoo | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Friday Night Dinner | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Touch of Grey | Pivovar | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Ballou's Cats | Old Chicago | 7:30 am to 10:30 am
Brazos Brothers | Stay Classy Waco | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Greg Schroeder | Freight Bar | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Wade Bowen | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm to 2:00 am
Saturday, November 26
Blow Your Own Christmas Ornament | Stanton Studios | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
FIFA World Cup 2022 Watch Party | Dancing Bear Pub | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Christmas Tree Door Workshop | MAKER’s EDGE makerspace | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Charles Wallis New Works Closing Reception | Susan L. Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery | 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Lights of West Christmas Light Park | Lights of West | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Wild Lights | Cameron Park Zoo | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Improv Against Humanity | Brazos Theatre | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
The Return of Terry Bluez: A Filmed Comedy Special (early show) | Private Hip-Hop HQ | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Stephany Chavira | Sunday’s Caribbean Oasis Sports Bar & Grill | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Flametrick Subs | Texas Music Cafe | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Billy Bone | Hoot’s Tokio Store | 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Lindsley Brothers | Freight Bar | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Bohemian Pirates Band | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Sloppy Joe Band & Friends | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Gordon Collier Band | Elk Hall | 8:30 pm to 12:30 am
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm to 2:00 am
The Return of Terry Bluez: A Filmed Comedy Special (late show) | Private Hip-Hop HQ | 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Sunday, November 27
Pat McKee | Ridgewood Country Club | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Museum Store Sunday | Mayborn Museum Complex | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Lights of West Christmas Light Park | Lights of West | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Wild Lights | Cameron Park Zoo | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Karaoke & Service Industry Night | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm to midnight
Christmas Bound | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Monday, November 28
Story Time: Giraffes! | Cameron Park Zoo | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Monday Storytime with the Mayborn STEM Team | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:30 am to 11:15 am
Santa Paws Pet Photo Nights | Richland Mall | 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Acoustic Open Mic | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Lights of West Christmas Light Park | Lights of West | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Monday Night Lights Mountain Bike Ride | Bicycle World | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Keep Waco Loud Open Mic Night | Stay Classy Waco | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Adult Pottery Wheel-Throwing Workshop | MAKER’s EDGE makerspace | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Tuesday, November 29
FIFA World Cup 2022 Watch Party: Iran vs. USA | Dancing Bear Pub | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sip & Shop Charity Classic | Baylor Club | 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Cocktails with Jen | Hemingway’s Watering Hole | 5:00 pm to midnight
Lights of West Christmas Light Park | Lights of West | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Order of the Owl: These Hollow Lies | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Hat Party | Junkyard Jewel Boutique | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Christmas Cocktails & Crafts | Freight Bar | 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox | Di Campli’s Italian Ristorante | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Beer Garden Yoga | Brotherwell Brewing | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Smarty Pints Trivia | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Towne Tuesday | The Crying Shame | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Wednesday, November 30
1 Million Cups Waco | Hustle Co-Working | 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Fabled Story-Time | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 10:30 am to 11:30 am
FIFA World Cup 2022 Watch Party: Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia | Dancing Bear Pub | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sloppy Joe Band | The Outlook at Bosque Ridge | 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Trivia Night | Bare Arms Brewing | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Lights of West Christmas Light Park | Lights of West | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Wild Lights: College Night | Cameron Park Zoo | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Trivia Night | Old Chicago | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Beer League Kick-Off Night | Waco Axe Company | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
A Monster Calls | Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Witty Wednesday BuzzTime Trivia | Hemingway’s Watering Hole | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
CTJS Jazz Jam | Stay Classy Waco | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
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Coming Next Week
Waco Brew Theology, First Friday with KWBU, and Waco Wonderland.