Concerts
Rend Collective, 7 p.m. Thursday, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $30 and $50, $75 with meet-and-greet, online at ticketweb.com.
Stars Over Texas Jamboree, Encore Edition featuring Blair Kudelka, with Royce Montgomery, Rick Titus, Kenneth Elliott as Elvis and the Brazos Valley Cloggers, 7 p.m. Thursday, Lee Lockwood Library and Museum, 2801 W. Waco Drive; $16 and $20, available at Lee Lockwood and online at eventbrite.com. Doors open at 6 p.m. Preshow at 6:45 with Terry Roller.
Women of Texas Music Songwriter Series with Mandy Rowen, Mags Baker, Alison Tucker and Leah Schneider, 7 p.m. Thursday, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.; $20, online at texasmusiccafe.com. First in a five-week series.
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Mark Lowry & Friends with Endless Highway, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $50-$37, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.
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Jason Boland & the Stragglers with Jeremy Pinnell, 8:30 p.m. Friday, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $25 and $35.
Jed Madela with Purpleheart, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $110 with meet-and-greet, online at paccwaco.com.
Isaac Sloane and the Sound Brigade with David Tribble, 8 p.m. Saturday, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.; $12 online at texasmusiccafe.com, $15 at the door. Doors open at 6:30.
Phil Hamilton Band, 8 p.m. Saturday, The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; $10, online at thewillofwaco.com.
Tantric with Smile Empty Soul, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $20 and $30.
Walt Wilkins and Mark Berardo, 4 p.m. March 16, Barrow Brewing Company, 108 Royal St., Salado.
Tori Templet, 8 p.m. Sunday, Common Grounds, 1123 S. Eighth St.; $15, online at eventbrite.com.
John Stevens (brass), Baylor Lyceum Series, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jones Concert Hall, Baylor's McCrary Music Building; free.
Boris Allakhverdyan (clarinet), Baylor Lyceum Series, 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Baylor's Roxy Grove Hall (inside Waco Hall); free.
Upcoming
Montgomery Gentry feat. Eddie Montgomery, 7:30 p.m. March 20, Palace Theatre, 112 W. Sixth Ave., Corsicana; $60-$75, online at corsicanapalace.com.
Nightwatch Tiny Desk Clinic: The Diversity of Black Worship in Real Time, 7:30-9 p.m. March 20, Jones Concert Hall, Baylor's McCrary Music Building; free. Part of the Black Gospel Archives Symposium.
Holly Tucker, 8:30 p.m. March 21, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $15 and $25.
Stepcrew, 7 p.m. March 21; $25 and $10, online at umhb.edu/pac.
Rare of Breed with Joe Nester and Just Nate Musik, 5 p.m. March 22, Schoepf's BBQ, 702 E. Central Ave., Belton; $15, online at ontourtix.com.
“Jurassic Park” screening in concert with Waco Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m. March 22, Waco Hall on Baylor campus; $34-$89, online at wacosymphony.com.
Waterloo: A Celebration of Abba, 7 p.m. March 22, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $50-$20, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.
Gene Watson, 7-9 p.m. March 22, Cultural Activities Center, 3011 N. Third St., Temple; $39-$69, online at eventbrite.com.
Mike Ryan, 8:30 p.m. March 22, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $20 and $30.
Quartet Galant: “Folk Songs” (string quartet), works inspired by Beethoven, Dvorak, Kodaly and Ravel, 4 p.m. March 23, St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 305 N. 30th St.; free.
Norman Krieger (piano), Baylor Lyceum Series, 7:30-9 p.m. March 27, Roxy Grove Hall; free.
Temple College Jazzfest, March 27-29, Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center, 2600 S. First St., Temple. Featured concerts with Andre Hayward (trombone), 7:30 p.m. March 28, and Sean Jones (trumpet), 7:30 p.m. March 29; $20 and $5, online at tcjazzfestival.com. All-star jam session, 9:30 p.m. March 28, Hilton Garden Inn, 1749 Scott Blvd., Temple.
Pat Green, 8:30 p.m. March 28, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $30 and $40.
Huser Brothers, 8:30 p.m. March 29, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $15 and $25.
The Texas Tenors, Central Texas Orchestral Society, 4 p.m. March 30, Cultural Activities Center, 3011 N. Third St., Temple; $50 and $15, online at cacarts.org.
John Conlee, 7:30 p.m. April 2, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $29-$79, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.
Levitt AMP Waco Music Series, biweekly April 2-May 28 and weekly Sept. 3-Oct. 1, Bridge Street Plaza, 200 E. Bridge St. Details TBA.
Waco Symphony Orchestra, “From Yellowstone to the Mountaintop” featuring Danielpour's “From the Mountaintop” concerto with clarinetist Anthony McGill and Saint-Saëns' Symphony No. 3 with organist Bradley Hunter Welch, 7:30 p.m. April 3, Waco Hall on Baylor campus; $5-$74, online at wacosymphony.com.
FacJazz, 7:30 p.m. April 3, Music & Theatre Arts Building at McLennan Community College; free.
John Conlee, 7:30 p.m. April 3, Palace Theatre, 112 W. Sixth Ave., Corsicana; $45-$60, online at corsicanapalace.com.
Back in Black (AC/DC tribute), fundraiser for Belton Rotary Club, 6 p.m. April 4, Schoepf's BBQ; $15, online at ontourtix.com.
Master's Voice (gospel quartet) with 11th Hour, 7 p.m. April 4, Taylor's Valley Baptist Church, 2497 W. F.M. 93, Temple; $25, online at crimsonriverministries.com.
Neal McCoy, 8:30 p.m. April 4, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $30 and $40.
Seger System (Bob Seger tribute), 7:30 p.m. April 5, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $25-$39, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.
Aaron Watson, 8:30 p.m. April 5, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $30 and $40.
Vox Seraphim: De Profundis (choir and orchestra, works by Bach and Graupner), 4-5:30 p.m. April 6, St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 305 N. 30th St.; $20 and $15, online at eventbrite.com.
SOLD OUT: PRIA 2025 with West Texas Wind, Sigs Inside, Dog Watch and DJ Ani, 7 p.m. April 7, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.
Baylor Symphony Orchestra, 7:30-9 p.m. April 7, Jones Concert Hall, Baylor's McCrary Music Building; free.
Baylor VirtuOSO, 7:30-9 p.m. April 8, Baylor's Roxy Grove Hall (inside Waco Hall); free.
McLennan Choirs, 7:30 p.m. April 8, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College; free.
McLennan Chamber Ensemble Recital, 7:30 p.m. April 9, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College; free.
Baylor Early Music Ensemble, 5:30-7 p.m. April 10, Foyer of Meditation, Baylor's Armstrong Browning Library; free.
Bellamy Brothers, 7-9 p.m. April 10, Cultural Activities Center, 3011 N. Third St., Temple; $39-$69, online at eventbrite.com.
Baylor Concert Jazz Ensemble, 7:30-9 p.m. April 10, Jones Concert Hall, Baylor's McCrary Music Building; free.
McLennan Music student convocation recital, noon April 11, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College; free.
Randy Rogers Band, 8:30 p.m. April 11, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $37 and $47.
Ronnie and the Redwoods, 8:30 p.m. April 12, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $10 and $20.
McLennan New Horizons Band, 1 p.m. April 13, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College; free.
Lynnette Geary carillon recital for Holy Week, 5-6 p.m. April 14-15, McLane Carillon, Baylor's Pat Neff Hall.
McLennan Wind Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. April 14, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College; free.
Baylor Jazz Ensemble, 7:30-9 p.m. April 15, Jones Concert Hall, Baylor's McCrary Music Building; free.
McLennan Music student exit recital, 7:30 p.m. April 16, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College; free.
McLennan Student Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. April 17, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College; free.
SOLD OUT: Ty Myers street party, 8:30 p.m. April 18, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; tickets on sale Friday at stubwire.com.
Back in Black (AC/DC tribute), 8:30 p.m. April 19, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $15 and $25.
Waco Community Band, "The Music of Hans Zimmer" concert, 7:30 p.m. April 22, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College; free.
Baylor Chamber Singers, 7:30-9 p.m. April 22, Foyer of Meditation, Baylor's Armstrong Browning Library; free.
Baylor Women's Choir and Baylor Bella Voce, 7:30-9 p.m. April 24, Jones Concert Hall, Baylor's McCrary Music Building; free.
Contemporary Christian/Country Band, 7:30 p.m. April 24, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College; free.
Jimmy Fortune, 7:30 p.m. April 24, Palace Theatre, 112 W. Sixth Ave., Corsicana; $40-$50, online at corsicanapalace.com.
McLennan Music student convocation recital, noon April 25, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College; free.
Baylor Lyceum Series: Baylor Symphonic Band, conducted by Mallory Thompson, 7:30-9 p.m. April 25, Jones Concert Hall, Baylor's McCrary Music Building; free.
Kolby Cooper, 8:30 p.m. April 25, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $15 and $25.
Baylor Lyceum Series: Baylor Wind Ensemble, conducted by Mallory Thompson, 7:30-9 p.m. April 26, Jones Concert Hall, Baylor's McCrary Music Building; free.
Baylor Men's Choir, 4-5:30 p.m. April 27, Columbus Avenue Baptist Church, 1300 Columbus Ave.; free.
Baylor A Cappella Choir and Baylor Concert Choir, 7:30-9 p.m. April 28, Jones Concert Hall, Baylor's McCrary Music Building; free.
Guitar Ensemble/Vocal Tech concert, 7:30 p.m. April 28, Music & Theatre Arts Building at McLennan Community College; free.
Baylor Men's Choir, 7:30-9 p.m. April 29, Jones Concert Hall, Baylor's McCrary Music Building; free.
McLennan Rock Bands, 7:30 p.m. April 29, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College; free.
Baylor Campus Orchestra, 7:30-9 p.m. May 1, Jones Concert Hall, Baylor's McCrary Music Building; free.
McLennan Music student convocation recital, noon May 2, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College; free.
Youth Chorus of Central Texas, 7 p.m. May 2, St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 305 N. 30th St.
Masterworks concert (Brahms, Vaughan Williams), McLennan Community Orchestra and Central Texas Choral Society, 7:30 p.m. May 2 and 3 p.m. May 4, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College; tickets TBA.
Al Joslin with Shake Rattle & Roll, Elvis gospel and movies tour, 7 p.m. May 3, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $35-$65, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Stoney LaRue, 8:30 p.m. May 2, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $20 and $30.
Six Gun Sound (Bad Company tribute), 8 p.m. May 3, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $15 and $25.
Baylor Concert Band, 7:30-9 p.m. May 4, Jones Concert Hall, Baylor's McCrary Music Building; free.
Waco Jazz Orchestra, "Jazz de Mayo," 7:30 p.m. May 5, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College; free.
Baylor Mariachi Ensemble: Cinco de Mayo concert, 7:30-9 p.m. May 5, Jones Concert Hall, Baylor's McCrary Music Building; free.
Baylor Bronze Handbell Ensemble, 7:30-9 p.m. May 6, Baylor's Roxy Grove Hall (inside Waco Hall); free.
Baylor Symphony Orchestra, 7:30-9 p.m. May 6, Jones Concert Hall, Baylor's McCrary Music Building; free.
Student carillon recital, TBA, May 8, McLane Carillon, Baylor's Pat Neff Hall.
EXTC (XTC drummer Terry Chambers and others), 7 p.m. May 9, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.; $25, online at texasmusiccafe.com.
Southall, 8:30 p.m. May 10, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $20 and $30.
Lynnette Geary carillon recital for May graduates, 5-6 p.m. May 15, McLane Carillon, Baylor's Pat Neff Hall.
Shawn Colvin, Texas Music Series, 7:30 p.m. May 16, Cultural Activities Center, 3011 N. Third St., Temple; $70 online at cacarts.org, $75 at the door.
Hudson Westbrook street party, 8:30 p.m. May 16, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $20 and $30.
The Imperials: A Legacy of Faith & Music, 7 p.m. May 17, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $35 and $209, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.
Smells Like Nirvana (tribute), 8:30 p.m. May 17, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $15 and $25.
Four Horsemen (Metallica tribute), 8:30 p.m. May 23, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $25 and $35.
Lynnette Geary carillon recital for Memorial Day, noon-1 p.m. May 26, McLane Carillon, Baylor's Pat Neff Hall.
The Best of Motown, 7 p.m. May 29, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $25-$45, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.
Trent Cowie, 8:30 p.m. May 30, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $15 and $25.
Kru Sensei (R&B/rock), album release, 7:30 p.m. May 31, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $15, online at paccwaco.com.
Sloppy Joe, 8:30 p.m. May 31, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $10 and $20.
Kody West, 8:30 p.m. June 6, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $15 and $25.
Waco Community Band, "Let Freedom Ring!" concert, 7:30 p.m. June 10, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College; free.
Down East Boys (gospel quartet) with Mylon Hayes Family, 7 p.m. June 20, Lakeview Baptist Church, 7717 State Highway 317, Belton; $25, online at crimsonriverministries.com.
MC Magic with Baby Bash and Lil Rob, 8:30 p.m. June 28, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $32.50 and $42.50, online at stubwire.com.
Ruthie Foster and Jazz Band, Texas Music Series, 7 p.m. July 12, Cultural Activities Center, 3011 N. Third St., Temple; $50 online at cacarts.org, $55 at the door.
Matt Papa (worship), Alleluia Conference, 7-8:15 p.m. July 24, Truett Seminary at Baylor University; conference registration at alleluia.music.baylor.edu.
Greater Vision (gospel quartet), 2 p.m. Aug. 9, Taylor's Valley Baptist Church, 2497 W. F.M. 93, Temple; $25, online at crimsonriverministries.com.
Gene Watson, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $29-$79, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.
SOLD OUT: Cross Canadian Ragweed and Turnpike Troubadours with Shane Smith and the Saints, Wade Bowen and American Aquarium, Aug. 23, McLane Stadium, 1001 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Dad Rock Night with Ghost Dance Band (’90s-2000s rock), 8:30 p.m. Sept. 6, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $20 and $30.
Queen Legacy (Queen tribute), 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Palace Theatre, 112 W. Sixth Ave., Corsicana; $30-$40, online at corsicanapalace.com.
James Dupré: Randy Travis — The More Life Tour, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave. Tickets on sale 10 a.m. Friday at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.
Pianist Clayton Stephenson (Van Cliburn finalist), Central Texas Orchestral Society, 7 p.m. Oct. 18, Cultural Activities Center, 3011 N. Third St., Temple; $40 and $15, online at cacarts.org.
Petty Theft (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute), 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Palace Theatre, 112 W. Sixth Ave., Corsicana; $30-$40, online at corsicanapalace.com.
Asleep at the Wheel, Texas Music Series, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8, Cultural Activities Center, 3011 N. Third St., Temple; $60 online at cacarts.org, $65 at the door.
A Celebration of Ruthie Foster, Central Texas Orchestral Society, 7 p.m. Nov. 22, Cultural Activities Center, 3011 N. Third St., Temple; $65 and $15, online at cacarts.org.
Shinyribs, Texas Music Series, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Cultural Activities Center, 3011 N. Third St., Temple; $55 online at cacarts.org, $60 at the door.
Local bands
Eric & Thomas (acoustic), 6-9 p.m. Thursday, The Grape, 2006 N. Valley Mills Drive.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. Thursday, Sul Ross Senior Center, 1414 Jefferson Ave.; $6.
Songwriter showcase, 7 p.m. Thursday, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.; free, $10 suggested donation. Doors open at 6:30.
Open mic jam session with Joel Wood, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, MacDaddy's Pub, 101 E. Long St., Elm Mott.
Jon Fox (jazz guitar), 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Lounge ’93, 5401 Crosslake Parkway, Suite 400.
Dave Wild (jazz piano), 8-10 p.m. Thursdays, Red Herring at Hotel Herringbone, 319 S. Fourth St.
Open mic night with Cody Ellinger, 8 p.m. Thursdays, Rocky's Roadhouse, 926 S. Lacy Drive.
Open mic night, 8-10 p.m. Thursdays, Common Grounds, 1123 S. Eighth St.
Maxx Carter, 6-9 p.m. Friday, The Grape, 2006 N. Valley Mills Drive.
Gordon Pyle (piano), 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Cambria Hotel, 110 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Ballou's Cats, 7-11 p.m. Friday, American Legion Post 273, 202 S. Jefferson Ave., McGregor.
Brazos Brothers, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Camp Fimfo, 1000 Chickadee Lane.
Country Throwdown with DJ JoJo (’70s-’80s-’90s hits), 7-10 p.m. Friday, The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; free.
Waco Jazz Collective, 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, Marie's Wine Bar, 723 Austin Ave.
Johnny Bustamante and The Yacht Crew, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Lounge ’93, 5401 Crosslake Parkway, Suite 400.
Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. Friday, Twisted Sisters Patio Bar, 115 Mary Ave.
Nick Dennard and Cody Ellinger, 8-11 p.m. Friday, Wolf's Bar, 120 East Oak Street, West.
Gary Beard, 8-11 p.m. Friday, Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.
Southern Junction, 8:30 p.m. Friday, Papa Joe's Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.
Mad Hatter Band (’80s hair metal), 8:30 p.m. Friday, Big's Mayberry Tavern, 4677 Spring Valley Road, Lorena; $10, online at stubwire.com.
Cen-Tex Country Band, 1-5 p.m. Saturdays, Rocky's Roadhouse, 926 S. Lacy Drive.
Another Band of Gypsies, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Slow Rise on the Brazos, 1620 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Markus Miller, 6 p.m. Saturday, Olaf's Restaurant, 215 W. Third St., Clifton.
Russell "Piano Man" Boyd, St. Patrick's Day sing-along, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Southern Roots Brewing, 217 N. Eighth St.
Marty Floyd, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Camp Fimfo, 1000 Chickadee Lane.
Heart of Texas Road Gang, St. Patrick's Dance, 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Karem Shrine, 400 Karem Circle.
Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. Saturday, Waco Ale, 806 Austin Ave.
Corey Dodson and Cody Ellinger, 7-10 pm. Saturday, Parsons Marina at Lake Whitney, 287 Lofers Bend Park Road.
Kent Klaras, 7:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Lounge ’93, 5401 Crosslake Parkway, Suite 400.
Los Roachez, St. Patrick's Day party, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Twisted Sisters Patio Bar, 115 Mary Ave.
Blue Sundown, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Tokio Store, 343 Tokio Loop near West.
Bohemian Pirates, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Mynar's Bar, 121 E. Oak St., West.
Griffith Switch, 8 p.m. Saturday, Mike's Place, 802 Monroe St., Marlin.
Sundae Drivers, Saturday, Tipsy Lion, 128 N. Main St., West.
Live music, St. Patrick's Day celebration, noon-midnight Sunday, The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; free.
Michael Saldana's acoustic jam and open mic, 6-10 p.m. Sundays, Lakeside Bar & Live Music, 6605 Airport Road.
Zachary Hill and Mark McCallister, 6-9 p.m. Monday, Hemingway's Watering Hole, 4700 Bosque Blvd.
Open mic night with Cody Ellinger, 6-11 p.m. Mondays, Tokio Store, 343 Tokio Loop near West.
Stan Wilfong, 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.
Jennifer Pisarcik and Jon Fox, Taqueria 15, China Spring. Second Wednesday of the month.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, 6:30-9:30 p.m. March 19, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road.
Open mic jam night with Steve Dansby, 8-11 p.m. Wednesdays, Last Chance Bar, 1200 New Dallas Highway, Bellmead.
Upcoming
Sami Brown, Women of Texas Songwriter Series, Texas Music Cafe, 6:30 p.m. March 20, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.; $20.
Sami Brown, 7-9 p.m. March 21, The Will, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Woodway; $5.
Southern Junction, 8 p.m. March 21, Big's Mayberry Tavern, 4677 Spring Valley Road, Lorena.
Darrell Ray, 8-11 p.m. March 21, Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.
JD Johnson Redneck Rockstar memorial with Collin James, Darrell Ray, Eric & Thomas, Tyler Layne, Michael Saldana and jam session, noon-6 p.m. March 22, Macdaddy's Pub, Elm Mott.
Dave Innis (piano), 7-10 p.m. March 22, Marie's Wine Bar, 723 Austin Ave.
Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. March 22, Lounge '93.
Texas Knights, 8 p.m. March 22, Autley's Bar, West.
Griffith Switch, 8:30 p.m. March 22, The GOAT, Morgan.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, 6-9 p.m. March 23, Sefcik Hall, 800 Seaton Road near Temple; $10.
Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. March 28, Parsons Marina at Lake Whitney, 287 Lofers Bend Park Road.
Colin Dexter, 8-11 p.m. March 28, Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.
Megan Urby and Cody Ellinger, 7-9 p.m. March 29, Waco Ale, 806 Austin Ave.
Heart of Texas Road Gang, 7:30-10:30 p.m. March 29, American Legion Post 121, 722 Leroy Parkway, Elm Mott.
Los Roachez, 8 p.m. March 29, Big's Mayberry Tavern, 4677 Spring Valley Road, Lorena.
Cody Culp, 8-11 p.m. April 4, Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.
Sloppy Joe, 8 p.m. April 4, Big's Mayberry Tavern, 4677 Spring Valley Road, Lorena.
Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. April 4, Papa Joe's Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.
Griffith Switch, 8 p.m. April 4, Erler's Texas Tavern, Hubbard.
Cody Ellinger (duo), 8-11 p.m. April 5, Wolf's Bar, West.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. April 10, Sul Ross Senior Center, 1414 Jefferson Ave.; $6.
Stan Wilfong, 6-9 p.m. April 11, The Grape, 2006 N. Valley Mills Drive.
Steve Dansby, 8-11 p.m. April 11, Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.
Cody Ellinger (duo), 8-11 p.m. April 11, Tokio Store, 343 Tokio Loop near West.
Chris Colunga, 8 p.m. April 12, Big's Mayberry Tavern, 4677 Spring Valley Road, Lorena.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, 6:30-9:30 p.m. April 16, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road.
Lucas Jon Turner, 8-11 p.m. April 18, Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.
Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. April 18, Twisted Sisters Patio Bar, 115 Mary Ave.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, 6-9 p.m. April 24, Junction 36, Gatesville.
Twilight in Texas, 8-11 p.m. April 25, Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.
Stephany Chavira and Cody Ellinger, 7-9 p.m. April 26, Waco Ale, 806 Austin Ave.
Heart of Texas Road Gang, 7:30-10:30 p.m. April 26, American Legion Post 121, 722 Leroy Parkway, Elm Mott.
Heart of Texas Road Gang, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. May 1, Sul Ross Senior Center, 1414 Jefferson Ave.; $6.
Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. May 2, Papa Joe's Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. May 8, Sul Ross Senior Center, 1414 Jefferson Ave.; $6.
Touch of Grey, May 9, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St..
Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. May 10, Lobo Street Cantina, 395 State Highway 22, Laguna Park.
Heart of Texas Road Gang, 8 p.m. May 10, The Gin Palace, Marquez.
Griffith Switch, 8:30 p.m. May 10, Papa Joe's Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.
Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. May 16, Twisted Sisters Patio Bar, 115 Mary Ave.
Griffith Switch, 7:30 p.m. May 17, VFW Post 6008, 725 Sun Valley Blvd., Hewitt.
Cody Ellinger (duo), May 17, Parsons Marina at Lake Whitney, 287 Lofers Bend Park Road.
Heart of Texas Road Gang, May 17, Doug and Pauline's Party Barn, Golinda.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, 6:30-9:30 p.m. May 21, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road.
Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. May 23, Parsons Marina at Lake Whitney, 287 Lofers Bend Park Road.
Avenue Rage, May 24, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.
Cody Ellinger (duo), 7-9 p.m. May 31, Waco Ale, 806 Austin Ave.
Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. June 6, Papa Joe's Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. June 12, Sul Ross Senior Center, 1414 Jefferson Ave.; $6.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, 6:30-9:30 p.m. June 18, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road.
Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. June 20, Twisted Sisters Patio Bar, 115 Mary Ave.
Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. June 27, Parsons Marina at Lake Whitney, 287 Lofers Bend Park Road.
Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. July 4, Papa Joe's Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. July 10, Sul Ross Senior Center, 1414 Jefferson Ave.; $6.
Cody Ellinger (duo), 8-11 p.m. July 11, Wolf's Bar, West.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, 6:30-9:30 p.m. July 16, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road.
Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. July 18, Parsons Marina at Lake Whitney, 287 Lofers Bend Park Road.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, 6-9 p.m. July 24, Junction 36, Gatesville.
Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. July 26, Lobo Street Cantina, 395 State Highway 22, Laguna Park.
Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. Aug. 1, Papa Joe's Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. Aug. 14, Sul Ross Senior Center, 1414 Jefferson Ave.; $6.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 20, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road.
Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. Aug. 29, Parsons Marina at Lake Whitney, 287 Lofers Bend Park Road.
Colby Townley and Cody Ellinger, 7-10 p.m. Sept. 5, Parsons Marina, Lake Whitney.
Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. Sept. 5, Papa Joe's Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. Sept. 11, Sul Ross Senior Center, 1414 Jefferson Ave.; $6.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 8-11 p.m. Sept. 13, The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road.
Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. Sept. 27, Parsons Marina at Lake Whitney, 287 Lofers Bend Park Road.
Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. Oct. 3, Papa Joe's Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.
Stephany Chavira and Cody Ellinger, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 4, Parsons Marina, Lake Whitney.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. Oct. 9, Sul Ross Senior Center, 1414 Jefferson Ave.; $6.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 23, Junction 36, Gatesville.
Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. Nov. 7, Papa Joe's Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. Nov. 13, Sul Ross Senior Center, 1414 Jefferson Ave.; $6.
Claire Ruland and Cody Ellinger, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 14, Parsons Marina.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road.
Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. Dec. 5, Papa Joe's Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. Dec. 11, Sul Ross Senior Center, 1414 Jefferson Ave.; $6.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 17, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road.
Cody Ellinger (duo), 7-10 p.m. Dec. 19, Parsons Marina.
On stage
Murder at the St. Patrick's Trivia Night (murder mystery dinner theater), 7:30 pm. Friday, Brazos Theatre, 7524 Bosque Blvd., Suite Q; $48.75 with dinner, $29.75 show only, online at brazostheatre.com. Doors open at 6:45.
Stand-up comedy night, 8 p.m. Saturday, Brazos Theatre, 7524 Bosque Blvd., Suite Q; $18.50, online at brazostheatre.com. Doors open at 7:15.
Magic Hunks (male revue), 10 p.m. Sunday, Gritos Bar & Venue, 325 New Dallas Highway; $14.95, online at girlsnightouttheshow.com. Doors open at 8 p.m.
“Arsenic and Old Lace,” Waco Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. March 20-22, 27-29 and 2:30 p.m. March 22-23, 29-30, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; $25 and $22, online at wacocivictheatre.com.
“The Ugly Duckling,” Mission Waco youth theater, 7:30 p.m. March 20-22, 2:30 March 23, Jubilee Theatre, 1319 N. 15th Street; $10 and $5, online at brushfire.com/missionwaco.
Jeff Allen (stand-up comedy), 7-11 p.m. March 21, Clifton ISD Performing Arts Center, 1102 Key Ave., Clifton; $39.95 individuals or $25 per person in groups of four or more, $59.95 VIP, online at jeffallencomedy.com. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Spring Fling Cabaret (music/comedy/drag), 8-10:30 p.m. March 21, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com.
Dungeons and Dragons Live (improv), 7:30-10:30 p.m. March 22, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com.
New Musical Showcases, Wild Imaginings, 7-10 p.m. March 27, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; tickets TBA, online at wildimaginingswaco.com.
“Trial by Jury,” McLennan Opera, 7:30 p.m. March 27-29, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College; tickets TBA.
Theo Von (stand-up comedy), 7:30 p.m. March 27, Cadence Bank Center, Belton; $42-$215, online at cadencebankcenter.com.
Alex Reymundo (stand-up comedy), 7:30 p.m. March 28, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $30 and $40, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.
“Seussical Jr.,” Wild Imaginings youth theater, March 29-30. Details TBA.
“Ride the Cyclone,” Silent House Theatre Company, April 4-13, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; tickets TBA, online at silenthousetheater.com.
“Six” (teen musical), Waco Civic Theatre youth theater, 7 p.m. April 4-5 and 2 p.m. April 5-6, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; $15, online at wacocivictheatre.com.
“Describe the Night,” Baylor Theatre, April 8-13, Mabee Theatre, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center; tickets on sale March 25, online at baylor.edu/theatre.
New works musical workshop, April 10-13; tickets TBA at wildimaginingswaco.com.
“101 Dalmatians,” Waco Civic Theatre youth theater, 7 p.m. April 11-12 and 2 p.m. April 12-13, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; $15, online at wacocivictheatre.com.
“The Little Prince” (opera), 7 p.m. April 11 and 2:30 p.m. April 12-13, Mayborn Performing Arts Center, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 900 College St., Belton; $15 and $10, online at umhb.edu/pac.
“Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors,” McLennan Theatre, 7:30 p.m. April 24-26 and 2 p.m. April 27, Music & Theatre Arts Building at McLennan Community College; tickets TBA.
“The Glass Menagerie,” Waco Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. April 25-26 and 2:30 p.m. April 27, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; $25 and $22, online at wacocivictheatre.com.
Divas 2025, Waco Cultural Arts Festival fundraiser, 7:30-10:30 p.m. April 25-26, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; tickets TBA.
“Othello,” Baylor Theatre, April 29-May 4, Jones Theatre, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center; tickets on sale April 15, online at baylor.edu/theatre.
RESCHEDULED: “I Love You You're Perfect, Now Change,” Waco Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. May 2-3 and 2:30 p.m. May 4, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27-28 and 2:30 pm. Sept. 29, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; $25 and $22, online at wacocivictheatre.com.
“Cendrillon,” Baylor Opera Theatre, 7:30-9 p.m. May 2-3, Baylor's Roxy Grove Hall (inside Waco Hall); free.
“Little Red's Most Unusual Day,” Baylor Opera Theatre, TBA.
“Charlotte's Web: The Musical,” Waco Civic Theatre youth theater, 5:15 p.m. April 15, St. Paul's Episcopal Day School, 517 Columbus Ave.; TBA.
Jon Reep (stand-up comedy), 8 p.m. May 10, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $35-$55, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.
“My Fair Lady,” Waco Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. May 15-17, 22-24, 29-31 and 2:30 p.m. May 17-18, 24-25, 31-June 1, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; $25 and $22, online at wacocivictheatre.com.
“Singin’ in the Rain Jr.,” Waco Civic Theatre youth theater homeschooled students, 5:15 p.m. April 15; details TBA.
Live From Waco: Sketch Comedy Show, 7 p.m. May 17, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com.
Dungeons and Dragons Live (improv), 7:30-10:30 p.m. May 24, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com.
Vaudeville Variety Night, 7:30-9:30 p.m. May 30, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com.
Rob Schneider’s You Can Doooo It, Texas! Tour, 8 p.m. May 30, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $45-$100, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.
“Twelfth Night,” Wild Imaginings, June 5-8; free.
“The Phantom Tollbooth,” Waco Civic Theatre youth theater, June 20-22; details TBA.
“Seussical Kids,” Real Theatre Company youth theater, 3 and 7 p.m. July 19, Lee Lockwood Library and Museum, 2801 W. Waco Drive; $10, free under age 4.
“Annie Jr.,” Real Theatre Company youth theater, 3 and 7 p.m. July 26, Lee Lockwood Library and Museum, 2801 W. Waco Drive; $10, free under age 4.
“Moana Jr.,” Waco Civic Theatre youth theater, Aug. 1-3; details TBA.
“13 Jr.,” Real Theatre Company youth theater, 3 and 7 p.m. Aug. 2, Lee Lockwood Library and Museum, 2801 W. Waco Drive; $10, free under age 4.
“Bonnie & Clyde,” Silent House Theatre Company, August 2025.
“House of Frankenstein,” Silent House Theatre Company, October 2025.
Arts
Vitus Shell: “400 Degreez: The Act of Making Nothing out of Something,” through April 17, Martin Museum of Art, Baylor University's Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center. Free. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays.
Ellen Mote: “Sheer Disposition,” opening reception, 6-8 p.m. March 20, Washington Gallery, 715 Washington Ave. Free. Exhibition runs through April 12.
Baylor Art Student Exhibition, opening reception and awards ceremony, 5:30-7 p.m. March 27, Martin Museum of Art, Baylor University's Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center. Free.
Cameron Collection preview exhibit, March 27-April 26, Art Center Waco, 701 S. Eighth St. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Free.
Visual Arts Student Exhibition, March 31-May 9, F-Wing Art Gallery, McLennan Community College's Community Services Center; free.
Bosque Arts Center annual Big Event, April 4-5, Bosque Arts Center, 215 College Hill Drive, Clifton.
Art on Elm, April 11-12, Bridge Street Plaza, 200 E. Bridge St. Splash on the Color, April 13.
The Post Mortem Art Collective, 8-10 p.m. May 23, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com. Ages 18 and up.
Ellen Mote exhibition, spring 2025, Washington Gallery, 715 Washington Ave.
One-year anniversary celebration, May 2025, Washington Gallery, 715 Washington Ave.
"A New Language: Salvatore Meo’s Found Object Assemblages," June 3-Nov. 2, Martin Museum of Art, Baylor University's Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center. Free.
Debbie Lee Carlson: “Transformation,” June 3-Dec. 7, Martin Museum of Art, Baylor University's Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center. Free.
Laura Clay exhibition, September 2025, Washington Gallery, 715 Washington Ave.
Etc.
Da’ Shack Farmer’s Market, 2-6 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, 925 Houston St.
Bridge Street Farmers Market, 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Bridge Street Plaza, 200 E. Bridge St.
Spring Break Round Up, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum. Texas Ranger talks are at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Admission $10.50, seniors /military $8.50, law enforcement $6.50, kids 6-12 $4, free under age 6.
BrickUniverse Lego Fan, 10-12:30 p.m. and 2:30-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Base at Extraco Events Center, 4601 Bosque Blvd.; $11.99 online at brickuniverseusa.com or $15 the door.
Book discussion and signing by author Beth Allison Barr ("Becoming The Pastor's Wife"), 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; free, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.
TurnUp the Mic open mic night (poetry/music/dance/rap/spoken word/art), 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays, Truelove, 414 Franklin Ave.
Wednesday Night Market, season opener, 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, Bridge Street Plaza, 200 E. Bridge St.
Beall Poetry Festival, Wednesday-March 21, Armstrong Browning Library at Baylor University. Lecture by Christian Wiman, 3:30-4:30 p.m. March 20. Poetry readings by Victoria Chang, 5:30-6:30 p.m. March 20, and Carl Phillips, 5:30-6:30 p.m. March 21. Panel discussion, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. March 21. Student literary awards ceremony, 3:30-4:30 p.m. March 21.
Talk and demonstration by textile artist Rocio Ramirez-Landoll, 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. March 20, Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive.
Book discussion and signing by author Allen Eskens ("The Quiet Librarian"), 7-8 p.m. March 20, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; free, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.
The Diversity of Black Worship Symposium, all day March 20, Baylor University.
2X Monster Trucks Live, 2-4 p.m. March 23, Heart O' Texas Speedway, 784 N. McLennan Drive, Elm Mott; $25 adults, $15 kids, $70 for family four-pack, online at 2xmonstertrucks.com. Gates open at noon.
Author David Bridge (“Pushback: The Political Fallout of Unpopular Supreme Court Decisions”), discussion with Jeremy Counseller, Baylor University's Readers Meet the Author series, 12:30-1:30 p.m. March 25, Moody Memorial Library on Baylor University campus; free.
Book discussion and signing by author Shelby Mahurin ("The Shadow Bride"), 5-6 p.m. March 30, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; free, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.
Author Tyler B. Davis ("God of the Whirlwind: Horror, Memory, and Story in Black Waco"), discussion with Stephen Sloan, Linda Lewis and the Rev. Michael Babers, Baylor University's libraries author series, 6-7 p.m. March 31, Mayborn Museum 1300 S. University Parks Drive; free.
Book discussion and signing with author Katie Wray Schon ("Painting Wonder") and Sarah Mackenzie, 7-9 p.m. April 1, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; $10, online at fabledbookshop.com.
Lecture by Ben Cowan, Edmondson Lecture Series, April 2-3, Baylor University.
Booklover Weekend, April 4-6, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.
Comic Fest, April 5, University High School, 3201 S. New Road.
Texas Food Truck Showdown, April 5, Heritage Square; thetexasfoodtruckshowdown.com.
Book discussion and signing by author Jeff Chu ("Good Soil"), 7-8 p.m. April 8, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; free, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.
Diadeloso, April 8, Baylor University.
Central Texas State Fair Spring Music Fest, April 10-13, Cadence Bank Center, Belton.
Browning Day with Joe Phelan, 3-4 p.m. April 11, Armstrong Browning Library on Baylor campus; free.
Sound designer Becky Sullivan ("Unbroken"), Waco Movie Club, 7:30 p.m. April 11, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.; free, reserve seat at wmc-unbroken.eventive.org.
“Alice in Wonderland” tea party and Easter egg hunt, Historic Waco, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. April 12, East Terrace House, 100 Mill St.; $30, online at historicwaco.org.
Author Melody V. Escobar ("Revelations of Divine Care: Disability, Spirituality, and Mutual Flourishing"), Baylor University's libraries author series, noon-1 p.m. April 15, Moody Memorial Library on Baylor campus; free.
Book discussion and signing by author Tyler Davis ("God of the Whirlwind"), 7-8 p.m. April 24, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; free, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.
Arbo Fest, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 26, Carleen Bright Arboretum, 9001 Bosque Blvd., Woodway; free.
Porch Tales, Heart of Texas Storytelling Guild, 2-4 p.m. April 26, Good Neighbor House, 2301 Colcord Ave.; free.
Heart of Texas Comic Con, May 3-4, the Base at Extraco Events Center; thehotcon.com.
Book discussion and signing by author Olivia Taylor ("Welcome to the Paradise Motel"), 4-6 p.m. May 4, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; free, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.
Book discussion and signing by author Sarah Damoff ("The Bright Years"), 7-8 p.m. May 6, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; free, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.
Book discussion and signing by author Anna Mitchael ("They Will Tell You The World Is Yours"), 7-8 p.m. May 20, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; free, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.
ATG Expo, June 14-15, Waco Convention Center; atgexpo.com.
Waco Independent Film Festival, July 17-20. Online encore, July 20-26.
Ink'd Fest, Aug. 2-3, Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave.; $25 per day, $45 weekend pass, online at inkdfest.com.
"Crash at Crush," Texas Comedies, Sept. 20; details TBD. Proceeds benefit Historic Waco.
Food experience at Earle-Harrison House, Historic Waco, Sept. 2025.
Murder mystery, Historic Waco, Oct. 3-4.
Deaths and Legends of Waco, Historic Waco, Oct. 25.
Parade of historic homes on Austin Avenue, Historic Waco, Nov. 2025.
Ongoing
“The Pigeon Comes to Waco: A Mo Willems Exhibit,” through May 11, Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission $10, $9 seniors/students, $8 children 2-12, children under 2 free.
“Life and Death on the Border” exhibit, through May, Baylor University's Jones Library. Free.
“Etruscan Legacy: The San Giuliano Archaeological Research Project,” Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission $10, $9 seniors/students, $8 children 2-12, children under 2 free.
Museums/Zoo
Cameron Park Zoo, 1701 N. Fourth St. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $16 for adults, $14 for seniors, $12 for children 3-12, children 2 and younger, free.
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, 100 Texas Ranger Trail. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and military; $4 for children 6-12; children 5 and younger, free.
Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. $10, $9 seniors/students, $8 children 2-12, children under 2 free.
Dr Pepper Museum and Free Enterprise Institute, 300 S. Fifth St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, noon-5:30 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors, educators, military; $6 students; children 4 and younger, free.
Historic Waco Foundation house tours, East Terrace, 100 Mill St., and McCulloch House, 407 Columbus Ave. East Terrace hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Sundays; McCulloch House hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $5 adults; $4 students and seniors; HWF members, active military and children under 6, free.
Waco Mammoth National Monument, 6220 Steinbeck Bend Drive. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $5 adults; $4 seniors, military, students; $3 children through sixth grade; children ages 3 and under, free.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame, 1108 S. University Parks Drive. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $8 adults, $7 seniors, $6 college students, $4 students, ages 6-18; children 5 and younger, and military, free.
Movies
First-run films playing at AMC Galaxy 16 are “Novocaine,” “The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie,” “Anora,” “Mickey 17,” “Rule Breakers,” “The Rule of Jenny Pen,” “Night of the Zoopocalypse,” “In the Lost Lands,” “The Monkey,” “Captain America: Brave New World,” “Paddington In Peru,” “Becoming Led Zeppelin,” “Dog Man,” “One Of Them Days,” “Mufasa: The Lion King,” “Sonic the Hedgehog,” “Ne Zha 2” and “Moana 2.”
Playing at Cinemark Waco are “Novocaine,” “Black Bag,” “The Last Supper,” “Mickey 17,” “Last Breath,” “The Unbreakable Boy,” “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1,” “Captain America: Brave New World,” “The Monkey,” “Paddington In Peru,” “Dog Man,” “Rule Breakers,” “Heart Eyes,” “Night of the Zoopocalypse” and “One Of Them Days.”
“Jurassic Park,” Waco Movie Club, film score discussion with Waco Symphony Orchestra's Lawrence Loh, 7:30 p.m. March 20, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; free.
“Jurassic Park” screening with Waco Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m. March 22, Waco Hall on Baylor campus; $34-$89, online at wacosymphony.com.
“Unbroken,” Waco Movie Club discussion with sound designer Becky Sullivan, 7:30 p.m. April 11, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.; free, reserve seat at wmc-unbroken.eventive.org.
“Star Wars,” 4 p.m. May 4, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com.
