Concerts
Stars Over Texas Jamboree with Kenneth Elliott as Elvis, John McAnally, Steve Young and Andy Thomas, Encore Edition, 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 by T.L. Deleon.
Back In Black (tribute) with Scratch 3 (rock), 6:45 p.m. Friday, Belton Rotary Club fundraiser, Schoepf's BBQ, 702 E. Central Ave., Belton; $15, online at ontourtix.com. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Reverend Nathon (blues), 8 p.m. Friday, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.; $10, online at texasmusiccafe.com. Doors open at 7:30.
Mario Flores, 8:30 p.m. Friday, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $14 and $24.75, online at stubwire.com.
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Wings & Strings with Sundae Drivers, Lucas Jagneaux and the Roadshow, Colton Hawkins, Megan Urby, James Hollingsworth, Kyle Sinkyle, Joel Wood, Lauren January and Justin Hewitt, 1-10 p.m. Saturday, The County Line, 1232 E. County Line East, near West; sold out. Proceeds benefit Shelby Strong Foundation. Doors open at 11 a.m.
Cory Morrow, 6 p.m. Saturday, Schoepf's BBQ, 702 E. Central Ave., Belton; $25, online at ontourtix.com.
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Dale Watson & His Lone Stars with Kensie Coppin, 7:45 p.m. Saturday, The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; $20, online at thewillofwaco.com.
The Morticians, summer concert series, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, The Yard, 107 Elm St., Hillsboro; free.
Marlin Gospel Bluegrass Band, 11 a.m. Sunday, First Methodist Church, 411 Coleman St., Marlin.
Winyah, 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Waco Surf, 5347 Old Mexia Road.
Upcoming
Boosie Badazz, 8:30 p.m. June 19, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $85 and $95, preshow meet-and-greet $150.
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.
Digable Planets (hip-hop) with DJ Spindarella, Brazos Nights, 7:30-11 p.m. June 20, Indian Spring Park, 101 N. University Parks Drive; free. Gates open at 6 p.m.
Almost Taylor: An Unofficial Tribute to Taylor Swift, 8:30 p.m. June 20, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $24.75 and $35.50.
Woofstock 2025 with Jon Muq, Smooth Nature, Sundae Drivers, The Bottomless, Zamora County Line, Gordon Collier Band and others (multiple genres), 4-11:30 p.m. June 21, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $25, online at eventbrite.com. Fundraiser for Humane Society of Central Texas.
Make Music Day, 9 a.m. 10 p.m. June 21, several locations citywide including Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St., and sunset finale at Waco Suspension Bridge. Details TBA.
Jamie Richards Band, 8 p.m. June 21, The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; $10, online at thewillofwaco.com.
Dunn and Brooks (tribute), 8 p.m. June 21, Bare Bones BBQ, 4305 State Highway 36, Gatesville; $13.93, online at bare-bones-bbq.ticketbud.com. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Ashmore, summer concert series, 8-11 p.m. June 21, The Yard, 107 Elm St., Hillsboro; free.
John Baumann, Galleywinter Listening Room, 4 p.m. June 22, The County Line, 1232 E. County Line East, near West; $25, online at eventbrite.com. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.
That Arena Rock Show, 8:30 p.m. June 22, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $24.75 and $35.50.
Chris Colunga, Concerts at the Arboretum series, 7 p.m. June 24, Whitehall Center patio at Carleen Bright Arboretum, 9001 Bosque Blvd., Woodway; free.
Rock N Roll Over (KISS tribute), 8:30 p.m. June 27, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $19.50 and $30.
Blackbird Sing with Gary Patrick, 7:30 p.m. June 28, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.; $15, online at texasmusiccafe.com. Doors open at 7.
The Monkee Men (tribute), 7:30 p.m. June 28, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $55-$29, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Holly Tucker, 8 p.m. June 28, Cowgirls Tavern, 508 S. Main St., Calvert.
The Tejas Brothers, summer concert series, 8-11 p.m. June 28, The Yard, 107 Elm St., Hillsboro; free.
MC Magic with Baby Bash and Lil Rob, 8:30 p.m. June 28, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $38 and $49, online at stubwire.com.
Vanna Black, 2-3 p.m. June 29, Waco Surf, 5347 Old Mexia Road.
Out Loud ('70s-'80s-'90s hits), Concerts at the Arboretum series, 7 p.m. July 3, Event Lawn at Carleen Bright Arboretum, 9001 Bosque Blvd., Woodway; free.
Randall King with Jared Johnson, 6 p.m. July 4, Schoepf's BBQ, 702 E. Central Ave., Belton; $20, online at ontourtix.com. Fireworks show follows concert.
Waco Community Choir, "God Shed His Grace on Thee," 6-7:30 p.m. July 4, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com.
Fourth on the Brazos with Sister Sledge featuring Sledgendary, Brazos Nights, 7:45 p.m. July 4, Touchdown Alley at McLane Stadium, 1001 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; free. Waco Community Band patriotic ceremony, 9-10 p.m., with fireworks show at 9:15. Gates open at 6 p.m.
IronSight, 8:30 p.m. July 4, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $14 and $24.75.
Pecos & the Rooftops, 6 p.m. July 5, Schoepf's BBQ, 702 E. Central Ave., Belton; $15, online at ontourtix.com.
Members Only Band, ’80s show, 8:30 p.m. July 5, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $19.50 and $30.
Matt Tedder, 2-3 p.m. July 6, Waco Surf, 5347 Old Mexia Road.
512 - The Selena Experience (tribute), 8:30 p.m. July 11, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $20 and $30.
Kayla Ray, July 11 and 17, Papa Joe's Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.
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.
Tyler Halverson, 8:30 p.m. July 12, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $15 and $25.
Jettee, 2-3 p.m. July 13, Waco Surf, 5347 Old Mexia Road.
Feral Fifty Bash with DJ Capps and Blaze of Glory (Bon Jovi tribute), 5 p.m. July 16, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $19.50 and $30, online at stubwire.com.
Kayla Ray, July 17, Papa Joe's Texas Saloon.
Cindy Walker Days, July 18-19, Mexia. Details TBA.
Kolby Cooper, 4 p.m. July 18, Schoepf's BBQ, 702 E. Central Ave., Belton; $15, online at ontourtix.com.
Kayla Ray, July 18, Mynar's Bar, West.
Hayden Baker, 8:30 p.m. July 19, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $15 and $25.
The Mammoths, 2-3 p.m. July 20, Waco Surf, 5347 Old Mexia Road.
The Bill & Phil Show, Concerts at the Arboretum series, 7 p.m. July 22, Whitehall Center patio at Carleen Bright Arboretum, 9001 Bosque Blvd., Woodway; free.
Matt Papa (worship), Alleluia Conference, 7-8:15 p.m. July 24, Jones Concert Hall, Baylor's McCrary Music Building; $25, online at baylor.evenue.net.
Kayla Ray, July 24, Papa Joe's Texas Saloon.
SOLD OUT: Ty Myers, 7 p.m. July 24, Schoepf's BBQ, 702 E. Central Ave., Belton.
Asleep at the Wheel, 7:30 p.m. July 25, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $39-$79, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.
Kin Faux, 8:30 p.m. July 25, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $20 and $30.
Narcan Fest fundraiser with music by Out of Sight, Die Mart, Bedtime Stories, Rewound, Psychocibin, Rasura and Riddance (metal/punk/rock), 6-10:30 p.m. July 26, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com. Proceeds benefits the Phoenix Project and others.
Kristen Kelly, 8 p.m. July 26, SPJST Lodge 35, Axtell.
Austin English, 8:30 p.m. July 26, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; free.
Flags, 2-3 p.m. July 27, Waco Surf, 5347 Old Mexia Road.
A Punk Summer with Clash The Sun, Shed Soup, Idiots Haven and Crucible of Desolation, 6:30-10 p.m. July 28, Performing Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $5 online at paccwaco.com or at the door. All ages. Doors open at 6 p.m.
The Ultimate Doors (tribute), 8:30 p.m. Aug. 1, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $15 and $25.
Marshall Charloff & The Purple xPeRIeNCE (Prince tribute), 8:30 p.m. Aug. 2, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $19.99 and $29.99.
Sloppy Joe, Concerts at the Arboretum series, 7 p.m. Aug. 7, Event Lawn at Carleen Bright Arboretum, 9001 Bosque Blvd., Woodway; free.
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.
Los Lonely Boys, 6 p.m. Aug. 9, Schoepf's BBQ, 702 E. Central Ave., Belton; $25, online at ontourtix.com.
Back in Black (tribute), 7 p.m. Aug. 9, Bare Bones BBQ, 4305 State Highway 36, Gatesville; $15, online at bare-bones-bbq.ticketbud.com.
David Lewis, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 9, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $10 and $20.
Paul Wall, 6 p.m. Aug. 15, Schoepf's BBQ, 702 E. Central Ave., Belton; $30, online at ontourtix.com.
Gene Watson, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $29-$79, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.
Coffey Anderson, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 15, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $24.75 and $35.50.
Elvis tribute show with John Cobb, 6 p.m. Aug. 16, The Palace Theatre, 133 Heritage Row, Marlin; $40, online at eventbrite.com.
Hair Metal Giants (tribute), 7 p.m. Aug. 16, Bare Bones BBQ, 4305 State Highway 36, Gatesville; $14.98, online at bare-bones-bbq.ticketbud.com.
Adrian Bagher (Southern soul/blues), 8:30 p.m. Aug. 16, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $35.50 and $46.50.
Rachel and the Resistors, 7 p.m. Aug. 22, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com.
MAP Music & Art Conference with Far From Reach, Kru Sensei and Kynnie D, 3:30 p.m. Aug. 23, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St. and/or Aug. 30, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; tickets go on sale June 29 at stubwire.com; $15 and $10, online at paccwaco.com. Doors open at 1:30.
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.
Lori Morgan, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $29-$89, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.
Pecos & The Rooftops, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 5, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $20 and $30.
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.
Tea Aguilar, Levitt AMP Waco Music Series, 7 p.m. Sept. 10.
Lauren Daigle, 7 p.m. Sept. 12, Foster Pavilion, 650 S. University Parks Drive; $99-$139, online at baylorbears.evenue.net.
Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival, Sept. 12-13, MLK Festival Grounds, downtown Temple; $108.51 per day or $209.35 for both, online at tanglefoottx.com. Saturday performers include Cody Jinks, Robert Earl Keen, Mark Chesnutt, Jack Ingram, Silverada, The Droptines, Kin Faux, Mac Hankins and The Moonlighters, Cole Phillips, Austin Gilliam, Mitchell Ferguson and Matt Caldwell. Friday acts are Parker McCollum, Randy Rogers Band, Corey Kent, Shelby Stone, The Wilder Blue, Graham St. Clair Band, Bottomland, Cole Whittlesey and Jackson Wendell.
Queen Legacy (Queen tribute), 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Palace Theatre, 112 W. Sixth Ave., Corsicana; $30-$40, online at corsicanapalace.com.
Ying Yang Twins, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 26, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $30 and $40.
James Dupré: Randy Travis — The More Life Tour, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $60-$100, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.
Waco Symphony Orchestra with violinist Anne Akiko Meyers, Oct. 2, Baylor University's Waco Hall; details TBA.
Crystal Gayle, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $50 and $65, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.
Josh Abbott Band, Cattle Baron's Ball, Oct. 18, MCC's Highlander Ranch, 223 Cobbs Lane; $250, online at centraltexascattlebaronsball.org. Fundraiser for American Cancer Society.
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.
MACT festival, Nov. 1, Salado.
Waco Symphony Orchestra with harpist Emily Levin, Nov. 6, Baylor University's Waco Hall; details TBA.
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.
Waco Symphony Orchestra, "Home Alone" in concert, Nov. 30, Baylor University's Waco Hall; details TBA.
Elvis Christmas featuring Al Joslin & Edge of Reality, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $35-$65, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
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.
“The Nutcracker," Waco Symphony Orchestra with Ballet Frontier, Dec. 14, Baylor University's Waco Hall; details TBA.
Waco Symphony Orchestra with Van Cliburn Piano Competition gold medalist, Jan. 22, Baylor University's Waco Hall; details TBA.
Waco Symphony Orchestra with cellist Sterling Elliott, March 16, Baylor University's Waco Hall; details TBA.
Waco Symphony Orchestra, "Broadway Sings For Waco!" with stage soloists, April 16, Baylor University's Waco Hall; details TBA.
Local bands
Stories cafe music night, 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Anthem Stories, 800 Austin Ave.; free.
Stan Wilfong, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, The Grape, 2006 N. Valley Mills Drive.
Johnny Joe Ramos, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Union Hall patio, 720 Franklin Ave.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. Thursday, Sul Ross Senior Center, 1414 Jefferson Ave.; $6.
Open mic jam session with Joel Wood, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, MacDaddy's Pub, 101 E. Long St., Elm Mott.
Country Blues Songwriter Series with Rodney Pyeatt, Season Ammons and Stumblin' Jaxon, 8 p.m. Thursday, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.; $15, online at texasmusiccafe.com. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Tea Aguilar, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Crow Auto Works, 2000 W. Loop 340, No. 207. Goth Girl Car Wash proceeds benefit American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Alaina and the Limited Edition Band, KWBU-FM Summer Nights, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Brotherwell Brewing, 400 E. Bridge 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.
Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. Friday, Uncle Worm's Texas Cuisine, 6500 N. 19th St.
Blake Dagley, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Camp Fimfo, 1000 Chickadee Lane.
Country Throwdown (’70s-’80s-’90s hits), 7 p.m. Friday, The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; free.
Mark McCallister and Zachary Hill, 7-10 p.m. Friday, Shooky's on the Lake, 285 Lofers Bend Park Road, Whitney.
Out Loud ('70s-'80s-'90s hits), 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, Lounge ’93, 5401 Crosslake Parkway, Suite 400.
Sami Brown, 8-11 p.m. Friday, Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.
Johnnie Bradshaw and Out of the Blue, 8 p.m. Friday, American Legion Post 273, 202 S. Jefferson Ave., McGregor; free.
Southern Junction, 8-11 p.m. Friday, Big's Mayberry Tavern, 4677 Spring Valley Road, Lorena.
Touch of Grey, 8 p.m. Friday, Lighthouse Pub, 1000 White Bluff Drive, Lake Whitney.
Justin Cole, Friday, Papa Joe's Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.
Neon Whiskey, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Waco Downtown Farmers Market, 200 E. Bridge St.
Cen-Tex Country Band, 1-5 p.m. Saturdays, Rocky's Roadhouse, 926 S. Lacy Drive.
Greg Bashara and Evan Klaras (jazz), 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.
Tyler Layne, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Union Grove, 8100 Woodway Drive.
Stephen Bolech band (’90s hits), 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Camp Fimfo, 1000 Chickadee Lane.
Steve Dansby, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Parsons Marina at Lake Whitney, 287 Lofers Bend Park Road.
Heart of Texas Road Gang, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, VFW Post 6008, 725 Sun Valley Blvd., Hewitt.
Neon Whiskey, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Waco Ale, 806 Austin Ave.
Johnny Bustamante and the Yacht Crew, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Lounge ’93, 5401 Crosslake Parkway, Suite 400.
Zachary Hill, 7:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Marie's Wine Bar, 723 Austin Ave.
Sami Brown, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Twisted Sisters Patio Bar, 115 Mary Ave.
Joe Parker, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Tokio Store, 343 Tokio Loop near West.
Touch of Grey, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Big's Mayberry Tavern, 4677 Spring Valley Road, Lorena.
Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. Saturday, Erler's Texas Tavern, Hubbard.
Burn the Wicked (metal/rock), Saturday, Papa Joe's Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.
Homegrown Sunday with Stumblin' Jaxon, noon, Mark McCallister, 2 p.m., Zechariah Rogers, 4 p.m., and Gordon Collier, 6 p.m. Sunday, The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; free. Outdoor market runs 1-5 p.m.
Sundays at the plaza, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Hotel Herringbone, 319 S. Fourth St.
Bohemian Pirates, Sunday afternoon, Playdium Pool, 200 Playdium Drive, West.
Gordon Pyle (piano), 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Lakeside Bar & Live Music, 6605 Airport Road.
Michael Saldana's acoustic jam and open mic, 6-10 p.m. Sundays, Lakeside Bar & Live Music, 6605 Airport Road.
Darrell Ray, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road.
Stan Wilfong, 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, 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.
Open mic night, 8-10 p.m. Wednesdays, Southpaw Ink, 7604 Woodway Drive.
Upcoming
Nathan Snyder, June 19, Anthem Stories, 800 Austin Ave..
Johnny Joe Ramos, 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, Union Hall patio, 720 Franklin Ave.
Mark McCallister and Zachary Hill, 7-9 p.m. June 19, Union Grove, 8100 Woodway Drive.
Midnight Mustangs, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. June 19, Sul Ross Senior Center, 1414 Jefferson Ave.; $6.
Country Blues Songwriter Series with Bill Sibley, Katie Stewart and Matthew Payne, 8 p.m. Thursday, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.; $15, online at texasmusiccafe.com. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
DJ The Sweetest T, 6:30-9:30 p.m. June 20, Marie's Wine Bar, 723 Austin Ave.
Sloppy Joe Trio, 7-10 p.m. June 20, Lounge ’93, 5401 Crosslake Parkway, Suite 400; lawn seating, bring blankets or chairs.
Mark McCallister and Zachary Hill, 7-9 p.m. June 20, Camp Fimfo, 1000 Chickadee Lane.
Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. June 20, Slow Rise on the Brazos.
Colin Dexter, 8-11 p.m. June 20, Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.
Nathan Snyder with Ryan Hatmaker, 9 a.m.-noon June 21, Waco Downtown Farmers Market, 200 E. Bridge St.
Cedryl Ballou, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 21, Horny Toad Harley-Davidson, 7454 S. General Bruce Drive, Temple.
Anniversary party, 5 p.m. June 21, Tipsy Lion Bar & Grill, West.
Darrell Ray, 6:30 p.m. June 21, The Old Gin, Wortham.
Russell "Piano Man" Boyd, 7 p.m. June 21, Southern Roots Brewing, 217 N. Eighth St.; free.
Clinton Bon Slaughter, 7-10 p.m. June 21, Union Grove, 8100 Woodway Drive.
Mark McCallister and Zachary Hill, 7-9 p.m. June 21, Waco Ale, 807 Austin Ave.
Brazos Brothers, 7:30 p.m. June 21, Lounge ’93, 5401 Crosslake Parkway, Suite 400.
Joel Wood Band, 8 p.m. June 21, Elk Hall, 9508 Elk Road; $8.
Monte Rose, 2 p.m. June 22, The Will House.
Alton Ray and Broke LJ, 2 p.m. June 22, Big's Mayberry Tavern, 4677 Spring Valley Road, Lorena.
The Bill & Phil Show, Twirl with Pearl fundraiser, 3-8 p.m. June 22, Lee Lockwood; $100, tables $1,000.
Joel Wood Band, 4 p.m. June 22, Playdium Pool, 200 Playdium Drive, West.
Chris Colunga (acoustic), June 24, Carleen Bright Arboretum, 9001 Bosque Blvd., Woodway, Woodway.
Markus Miller, 6-9 p.m. June 25, Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15, 10207 China Spring Road.
Live music, June 25, Barnett's Whiskey House, 420 Franklin Ave.
Mics With Benefits podcast, 7-10 p.m. June 25, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.. Signups begin at 6.
MACT meeting and jam, 7 p.m. June 26, Barrow Brewing, Salado.
Katie Dawson, 7:30 p.m. June 26, Lounge ’93, 5401 Crosslake Parkway, Suite 400.
Country Blues Songwriter Series with Aaron Stephens, Caroline Sears and Mike McLeod Dean, 8 p.m. Thursday, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.; $15, online at texasmusiccafe.com. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Lone Star Dylan, Jonna Mae and Melody Tucker, fundraiser for Gloryland Central veterans project, 5-7 p.m. June 27, Amsler Park, 110 Red Oak Road, McGregor.
Monte Rose, 6 p.m. June 27, Slow Rise on the Brazos.
Stan Wilfong, 6-9 p.m. June 27, The Grape, 2006 N. Valley Mills Drive.
Zachary Hill, 7-10 p.m. June 27, Uncle Worm's Texas Cuisine, 6500 N. 19th St.
Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. June 27, Parsons Marina at Lake Whitney, 287 Lofers Bend Park Road.
Eric & Thomas, 7:30 p.m. June 27, Lounge ’93, 5401 Crosslake Parkway, Suite 400.
Bruce Carbonara, 8-11 p.m. June 27, Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.
Joel Wood Band, 8-11 p.m. June 27, Tokio Store.
Rusty Pipes Band, June 27, Papa Joe's Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.
Stan Wilfong, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 28, Waco Downtown Farmers Market, 200 E. Bridge St.
Stephany Chavira and Jadan Oliver, 7-9 p.m. June 28, Waco Ale, 806 Austin Ave.
Heart of Texas Road Gang, 7:30-10:30 p.m. June 28, American Legion Post 121, 722 Leroy Parkway, Elm Mott.
Cumbia night, 8-11 p.m. June 28, Mexa Bar at Route 77 Food Park, 1425 La Salle Ave. Night market hosted by Para Todos Waco and Taquisa Waco.
Griffith Switch, 8 p.m. June 28, Mike's Place, Marlin.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, 8 p.m. June 28, The Gin Palace, Marquez.
Southern Junction, June 28, Papa Joe's Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.
Legacy Roads, June 28, Wolf's Sports Bar, West.
R&B Day Party with DJ Mojamz, 3-7 p.m. June 29, Marie's Wine Bar, 723 Austin Ave.
Justin Hewitt, 3 p.m. June 29, Playdium Pool, 200 Playdium Drive, West.
Justin Hewitt Band, June 29, Lobo Street Cantina.
Out Loud ('70s-'80s-'90s hits), July 3, Carleen Bright Arboretum, 9001 Bosque Blvd., Woodway, Woodway.
Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. July 4, Papa Joe's Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.
Rosenthal Parkway Band, 8-11 p.m. July 5, Last Chance Bar, Bellmead.
Darrell Ray, 6:30 p.m. July 7, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. July 10, Sul Ross Senior Center, 1414 Jefferson Ave.; $6.
Darrell Ray, 5:30 p.m. July 11, Slow Rise on the Brazos.
Brazos Brothers, 7-9 p.m. July 11, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.
Out Loud ('70s-'80s-'90s hits), 8-11 p.m. July 11, Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.
Cody Ellinger (duo), 8-11 p.m. July 11, Wolf's Bar, West.
Greg Bashara and Evan Klaras (jazz), 7-9 p.m. July 12, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.
Zachary Hill, 7-10 p.m. July 12, Union Grove, 8100 Woodway Drive.
Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. July 12, Waco Ale, 806 Austin Ave.
Heart of Texas Road Gang, 7:30-10:30 p.m. July 12, VFW Post 6008, 725 Sun Valley Blvd., Hewitt.
Nolan Pick Band, 8 p.m. July 12, Elk Hall, 9508 Elk Road; $8.
Justin Hewitt Band, July 12, Hamilton Main Street event.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, 6:30-9:30 p.m. July 16, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road.
Stan Wilfong, 6-9 p.m. July 18, The Grape, 2006 N. Valley Mills Drive.
Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. July 18, Parsons Marina at Lake Whitney, 287 Lofers Bend Park Road.
Colin Dexter, 8-11 p.m. July 18, Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.
Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. July 19, Mynar's Bar, West.
May Brothers, The County Line, July 19.
The Bill & Phil Show, July 22, Carleen Bright Arboretum, 9001 Bosque Blvd., Woodway, Woodway.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, 6-9 p.m. July 24, Junction 36, Gatesville.
Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. July 25, Uncle Worm's Texas Cuisine, 6500 N. 19th St.
Max Tooker, Lynnette Hundley-Allmon, Shawna Roscom and Steven Scheifley, 8-11 p.m. July 25, Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.
David Matthew Doran and Tea Aguilar, July 25, Big's Mayberry Tavern.
Stephany Chavira and Cody Ellinger, 9 a.m.-noon July 26, Waco Downtown Farmers Market, 200 E. Bridge St.; free.
Joel Wood, 7-10 p.m. July 26, Union Grove, 8100 Woodway Drive.
Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. July 26, Lobo Street Cantina, 395 State Highway 22, Laguna Park.
Heart of Texas Road Gang, 7:30-10:30 p.m. July 26, American Legion Post 121, 722 Leroy Parkway, Elm Mott.
Brazos Brothers, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 1, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.
Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. Aug. 1, Papa Joe's Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.
Pat McKee Trio (jazz), 7-9 p.m. Aug. 2, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.
Kolten Benton & the Forsaken, 8 p.m. Aug. 2, Elk Hall, 9508 Elk Road; $8.
Heart of Texas Road Gang, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. Aug. 7, Waco Lions Den, 1716 N. 42nd St.; $6.
Sloppy Joe Band, Back to School Bash, Aug. 7, Carleen Bright Arboretum, 9001 Bosque Blvd., Woodway, Woodway.
Darrell Ray, 9 p.m. Aug. 8, Encore Rooftop Bar, 724 Austin Ave. (third floor of Waco Hippodrome).
Greg Bashara and Evan Klaras (jazz), 7-9 p.m. Aug. 9, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.
Darrell Ray, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 9, Union Grove, 8100 Woodway Drive.
Griffith Switch, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 9, Papa Joe's Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.
May Brothers, West Rodeo, Aug. 9.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. Aug. 14, Sul Ross Senior Center, 1414 Jefferson Ave.; $6.
Darrell Ray, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Slow Rise on the Brazos.
Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. Aug. 16, Waco Ale, 806 Austin Ave.
Heart of Texas Road Gang, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Aug. 16, VFW Post 6008, 725 Sun Valley Blvd., Hewitt.
Darrell Ray, 6 p.m. Aug. 20, Tower Pizza on Lake Whitney.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 20, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road.
Zachary Hill, 7 p.m. Aug. 22, Uncle Worm's Texas Cuisine, 6500 N. 19th St.
Stephany Chavira and Cody Ellinger, 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 23, Waco Downtown Farmers Market, 200 E. Bridge St.; free.
Megan Urby, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 23, Union Grove, 8100 Woodway Drive.
Joe Parker Band, 8 p.m. Aug. 23, Elk Hall, 9508 Elk Road; $8.
Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. Aug. 29, Parsons Marina at Lake Whitney, 287 Lofers Bend Park Road.
Heart of Texas Road Gang, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Aug. 30, American Legion Post 121, 722 Leroy Parkway, Elm Mott.
May Brothers, Westfest, Aug. 31.
Brazos Brothers, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 5, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.
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.
Pat McKee Trio (jazz), 7-9 p.m. Sept. 6, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.
May Brothers, The Yard, Hillsboro, Sept. 6.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. Sept. 11, Sul Ross Senior Center, 1414 Jefferson Ave.; $6.
Greg Bashara and Evan Klaras (jazz), 7-9 p.m. Sept. 13, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 8-11 p.m. Sept. 13, The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville.
May Brothers, Elk Hall, Sept. 13.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road.
Darrell Ray, 8-11 p.m. Sept. 19, Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.
MACT singer-songwriter competition, 7-10 p.m. Sept. 22, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.
Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. Sept. 26, Mynar's Bar, West.
Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. Sept. 27, Parsons Marina at Lake Whitney, 287 Lofers Bend Park Road.
Brazos Brothers, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 3, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.
Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. Oct. 3, Papa Joe's Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.
Pat McKee Trio (jazz), 7-9 p.m. Oct. 4, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.
Stephany Chavira and Cody Ellinger, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 4, Parsons Marina, Lake Whitney.
Cole Simmons Memorial Scholarship Benefit, Oct. 5, Wolf's Sports Bar, West.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. Oct. 9, Sul Ross Senior Center, 1414 Jefferson Ave.; $6.
Greg Bashara and Evan Klaras (jazz), 7-9 p.m. Oct. 11, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road.
Alexis McLaughlin, 4-7 Oct. 17, Robinson Family Farm, Temple.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 23, Junction 36, Gatesville.
Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. Oct. 31, Parsons Marina at Lake Whitney, 287 Lofers Bend Park Road.
Cody Ellinger (duo), 8-11 p.m. Oct. 31, Lobo Street Cantina, 395 State Highway 22, Laguna Park.
Pat McKee Trio (jazz), 7-9 p.m. Nov. 1, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.
Brazos Brothers, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 7, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.
Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. Nov. 7, Papa Joe's Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.
Greg Bashara and Evan Klaras (jazz), 7-9 p.m. Nov. 8, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.
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, 7 p.m. Nov. 21, Parsons Marina at Lake Whitney, 287 Lofers Bend Park Road.
Stephany Chavira and Cody Ellinger, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 22, Lobo Street Cantina, 395 State Highway 22, Laguna Park.
Brazos Brothers, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 5, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.
Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. Dec. 5, Papa Joe's Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.
Pat McKee Trio (jazz), 7-9 p.m. Dec. 6, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. Dec. 11, Sul Ross Senior Center, 1414 Jefferson Ave.; $6.
Greg Bashara and Evan Klaras (jazz), 7-9 p.m. Dec. 13, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.
Cody Ellinger (duo), 7-10 p.m. Dec. 13, Lobo Street Cantina, 395 State Highway 22, Laguna Park.
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.
Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. Dec. 31, Parsons Marina at Lake Whitney, 287 Lofers Bend Park Road.
On stage
“Much Ado About Nothing,” Silent House Theatre Company, 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday and June 20-21, Earle-Harrison House, 1901 N. Fifth St.; $25, online at silenthousetheatre.com. Shakespeare at the Bar, 7-8 p.m. Monday, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; free, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.
“Guys and Dolls Jr.,” Prosper Youth Theatre, 7-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com.
“Magic Treehouse: The Knight at Dawn Kids,” Waco Civic Theatre youth theater, 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; $15, online at wacocivictheatre.com.
“Terror at the Tiki Bar” (murder mystery dinner), 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Brazos Theatre, 7524 Bosque Blvd., Suite Q; $48.95 with dinner, $28.95 show only, online at brazostheatre.com.
“Hairpiece,” Far-Cast Theatre, 2 p.m. Saturday, Art Center Waco, 701 S. Eighth St.; free.
“Blind Willie Johnson,” 7:30 p.m. June 19-20, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive, and 7:30 p.m. June 21, Palace Theatre, 133 Heritage Row, Marlin; $25 and $22, online at wacocivictheatre.com.
Steve Treviño (stand-up comedy), 7 p.m. June 20, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $29.50-$45.50, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Stand-up comedy night, 8 p.m. June 21, Brazos Theatre, 7524 Bosque Blvd., Suite Q; $18.50, online at brazostheatre.com. Doors open at 7:15.
“Too Hot for Hoth,” Mod Ministry Burlesque, 10 p.m. June 21, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $15, online at paccwaco.com, $20 at the door, VIP tables $125.
Waco Children's Theatre's “The Lion King Jr.,” 7 p.m. June 26, 11 a.m. June 27 and noon June 28; and “Legally Blonde,” 7:30 p.m. June 27-28 and 2:30 p.m. June 29, Lee Lockwood Library and Museum, 2801 W. Waco Drive.; $15 and $20, online at wacochildrenstheatre.org.
“Beetlejuice: The Musical Jr.,” Waco Civic Theatre youth theater, 7 p.m. June 27-28 and 2 p.m. June 28-29, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; $15, online at wacocivictheatre.com.
“Seussical Jr.,” Wild Imaginings youth theater, 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 27 and 2:30-4:30 p.m. June 28, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; tickets TBA.
“Drowning Girls,” Baylor Theatre, 7:30 p.m. June 27-28 and 2 p.m. June 29, Theatre 11, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center at Baylor University; $20, online at baylor.edu/theatre.
The Improv Olympics, 7-10 p.m. June 28, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $5 to watch, $10 to compete, online at paccwaco.com.
Queens Against the Machine, community party and drag show by Those Meddling Kids - Indivisible Waco, 6-8 p.m. June 29, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10 admission for 7 p.m. drag show, free before 7.
“Androcles and the Lion,” The Young Festival Stage, 7 p.m. July 3, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. July 4, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 5, 2 p.m. July 6, 7 p.m. July 10, 2 and 7 p.m. July 11, and 2 p.m. July 12, Mabee Theatre, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center at Baylor University; $25, online at baylor.edu/theatre.
Waco LGBTQ Cabaret, 7:30-10:30 p.m. July 5, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com.
“Hadestown” (teen edition), Prosper Youth Theatre, 7 p.m. July 10-12, 2 p.m. July 12-13, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com.
“The Lion King Jr.,” Far-Cast Theatre youth theater, 4-5:30 p.m. July 11, noon-1:30 July 12 and 6-7:30 p.m. July 13, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com
“Willy Wonka Kids,” Waco Civic Theatre youth theater, 5 and 7 p.m. July 11; 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 12; and 2 and 5 p.m. July 13, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; $15, online at wacocivictheatre.com.
Scandalton: A Bridgerton Inspired Burlesque Revue, 8 p.m. July 11, Brazos Theatre, 7524 Bosque Blvd., Suite Q; $25.50, online at brazostheatre.com. Ages 18 and up.
“The Prince of Egypt,” Waco Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. July 18-19 and 25-26, 2:30 p.m. July 19-20 and 26-27, Midway ISD Performing Arts Center, 800 N. Hewitt Drive; $25 and $22, online at wacocivictheatre.com.
“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.
Dungeons and Dragons Live (improv), 7-10:30 p.m. July 25, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com.
“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, 7 p.m. Aug. 1-2 and 2 p.m. Aug. 2-3, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; $15, online at wacocivictheatre.com.
“The Aristocats Kids,” Prosper Youth Theatre, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 1-2 and 2-4 p.m. Aug. 2-3, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com.
“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.
Lip Sync Battle Royale, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 8, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10 to compete $5 to watch, online at paccwaco.com.
Rhinestones & Revolvers, Club Poison drag show, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 9, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $15, online at paccwaco.com. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Backwards Broadway Cabaret, Brazos Theatre and Waco Civic Theatre, Aug. 15-17. Details TBA.
Game Show Night, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 15, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $5, online at paccwaco.com.
Harry Potter Live (DnD-style improv), 7-10:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com.
Lip Sync Battle Royale, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 29, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $5 to watch, $10 to compete, online at paccwaco.com.
“Bonnie & Clyde,” Silent House Theatre Company, August 2025; details TBA.
“To Kill a Mockingbird,” Waco Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4-6 and 11-13, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 6-7 and 13-14, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; $25 and $22, online at wacocivictheatre.com.
PACC one-year anniversary celebration, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 6, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.
Game of Thrones Live (DnD-style improv), 7-10:30 p.m. Sept. 12, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com.
Worst Impressions live podcast recording, (DnD-style improv), 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com.
“Texas Comedies: Crash at Crush,” 6 p.m. Sept. 19-20, Lee Lockwood Library and Museum, 2801 W. Waco Drive; $30, online at historicwaco.org.
“The Woman in Black,” Waco Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26-27 and 2:30 p.m. Sept. 28, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; details TBA.
Baylor New Play Initiative, Baylor Theatre, Sept. 26-28, Mabee Theatre, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center at Baylor University; tickets on sale Sept. 22 at baylor.edu/theatre.
“House of Frankenstein,” Silent House Theatre Company, October 2025; details TBA.
“Cotton King's Demise” (murder mystery), 6-9 p.m. Oct. 3-4, Pape Event Center at Earle-Harrison House, 1705 N. Fifth St.; $30 includes appetizers and drinks, online at historicwaco.org.
Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence tour (stand-up comedy), 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3, Foster Pavilion, 650 S. University Parks Drive; $77-$105, online at baylor.edu/fosterevents.
Jesse Payton: Couples Therapy (stand-up comedy), 8 p.m. Oct. 11, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $25-$60, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.
“Little Women,” Baylor Theatre, Oct. 15-26, Jones Theatre, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center at Baylor University; tickets on sale Oct. 1 at baylor.edu/theatre.
Chris D'Elia (stand-up comedy), 7 p.m. Oct. 25, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $49.50-$29.50, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.
“Frozen: The Musical,” Waco Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30-Nov. 1, Nov. 6-8, 13-15 and 20-22, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 and 22-23, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; details TBA.
Bored Teachers (stand-up comedy), The Struggle is Real Comedy Tour, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $45-$75, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.
“R.U.R.: Rossum's Universal Robots,” Baylor Theatre, Dec. 2-7, Mabee Theatre, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center at Baylor University; tickets on sale Nov. 18 at baylor.edu/theatre.
“Every Christmas Story Ever Told,” Waco Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4-6 and 11-13, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 6-7 and 13-14, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; details TBA.
"Songs For a New World" and "A Grand Night for Singing,” Waco Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 and 23, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 17-18 and 24, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; details TBA.
“9 to 5,” Waco Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12-14, 19-21 and 26-28, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 14-15, 21-22 and Feb. 28-March 1, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; details TBA.
“Dear Edwina,” Waco Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. March 20 and 28, 2:30 p.m. March 21 and 29, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; details TBA.
“God of Carnage,” Waco Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. March 21, 2:30 p.m. March 22, 27 and 28, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; details TBA.
“The Odd Couple (female version),” Waco Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. April 9-11 and 16-18, 2:30 p.m. April 11-12 and 18-19, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; details TBA.
“Kiss Me Kate,” Waco Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. May 14-16, 21-23 and 28-30, 2:30 p.m. May 16-17, 23-24 and 30-11, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; details TBA.
“Alice by Heart,” Baylor Theatre, spring 2026, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center at Baylor University; tickets TBA at baylor.edu/theatre.
“See How They Run,” Baylor Theatre, spring 2026, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center at Baylor University; tickets TBA at baylor.edu/theatre.
“Enemy of the People,” Baylor Theatre, spring 2026, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center at Baylor University; tickets TBA at baylor.edu/theatre.
Arts
Juneteenth celebration, 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Art Center Waco, 701 S. Eighth St., including theater production “Hairpiece” by Far-Cast Theatre and screening of “I Have a Story to Tell,” documentary short on Jockey Club barbershop; free. Exhibit “New Growth: Celebrating Juneteenth and Freedom Through Black Hair” continues through June 26. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Free.
Bond's Alley Art Festival, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, downtown Hillsboro courthouse square.
“Echoes of the American West: Landscape, Lives and Legacy,” one-year anniversary exhibition, through Saturday, Washington Gallery, 715 Washington Ave. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Free.
“A New Language: Salvatore Meo’s Found Object Assemblages,” through Nov. 2, Martin Museum of Art, Baylor University's Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Free.
Debbie Lee Carlson: “Threads of Transformation,” through Dec. 7, Martin Museum of Art, Baylor University's Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center. Free.
“Stories in the Shapes” with Kemi Yemi-Ese, West African hands-on collage workshop, 10:30 a.m. June 21, Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive.
ArtPrenticeship mural battle, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 21, Brotherwell Brewery, 400 E. Bridge St.
Frida Fest and art show, presented by Para Todos, 6-10 p.m. July 12, location TBA.
“From Here to Obscurity,” group exhibition, summer 2025, Washington Gallery, 715 Washington Ave. Free.
Flora Cameron Crichton Gallery opening celebration, Art Center Waco, 701 S. Eighth St. 6-9 pm. Sept. 13; tickets on sale July 1. Cocktail attire for patrons-only event.
Art on Elm, Sept. 20, Bridge Street Plaza, 200 E. Bridge St.
Laura Clay and Cade Kegerreis, dual exhibition, September 2025, Washington Gallery, 715 Washington Ave. Free.
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.
Book discussion and signing by author Audrey Ingram ("The Summer We Ran"), 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; free, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.
Home on the Range, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum 100 Texas Ranger Trail. Texas Ranger talks at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Juneteenth parade, 10 a.m. Saturday, Heritage Square downtown to Paul Quinn College campus. Community block party, 3 p.m. Saturday, Wilbert Austin Sr. Park, 401 Hood St.
Attic Treasures, Historic Waco and Shepherd's Heart rummage sales, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and June 21, and noon-5 p.m. Sunday and June 22, Shepherd's Heart, 205 S. 26th St.
Crawford Sunflower Festival, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Saturday, 17440 Cedar Rock Parkway, Crawford; $10 per person, families $45, online at crawfordsunflowerfestival.simpletix.com, or $13 and $50 at the gate.
ATG Expo (comics/toys/gaming/anime), Saturday-Sunday, Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave.; atgexpo.com.
Open mic night (poetry/music/dance/art), 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays, Thrst Coffee Shop, 1500 Colcord Ave.
“Cats & Dogs,” through Sept. 1, Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive. $10, $9 seniors/students, $8 children 2-12, children under 2 free. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays.
Upcoming
Book discussion and signing by author Hazel Gaynor ("Before Dorothy"), 7-8 p.m. June 25, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; $25 includes book, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.
Book discussion and signing by author Emily Harding ("How Freaking Romantic"), 7-8 p.m. July 1, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; free, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.
Book discussion and signing by author Kelsey Cox ("Party of Liars"), 7-8 p.m. July 8, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; free, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.
Book discussion and signing by author Eric Howell ("Under the Francis Tree"), 4-6 p.m. July 13, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; free, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.
Waco Independent Film Festival, July 17-20, Waco Hippodrome, 724 Austin Ave.; passes available at wacoindie.com. Online encore, July 20-26.
Book discussion and signing by author Lexi Ryan ("Between These Broken Hearts"), 7-8 p.m. July 23, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; $20 includes book, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.
Book discussion and signing by author Kate Khavari ("A Botanist's Guide to Rituals and Revenge"), 7-8 p.m. July 24, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; free, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.
Ink'd Fest, Aug. 2-3, Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave.; $25 per day, $45 weekend pass, online at inkdfest.com.
Book discussion and signing by author Maura Jortner ("Keepers of the Marsh"), 3:30-4:30 p.m. Aug. 3, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; free, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.
Book discussion and signing by author Tyler Davis ("God of the Whirlwind"), 7-8 p.m. Aug. 5, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; free, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.
Food experience at Earle-Harrison House, Historic Waco, Sept. 2025.
Deaths and Legends of Waco, Historic Waco, Oct. 25.
Parade of historic homes on Austin Avenue, Historic Waco, Nov. 2025.
“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 “How To Train Your Dragon,” “Materialists,” “Dangerous Animals,” “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” “Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye,” “Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning,” “Lilo & Stitch,” “Karate Kid: Legends,” “Bring Her Back,” “The Last Rodeo,” “Final Destination Bloodlines,” “Thunderbolts*” and “Friday the 13th - 45th Anniverary.”
Playing at Cinemark Waco are “How To Train Your Dragon,” “Materialists,” “The Phoenician Scheme,” “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” “Karate Kid: Legends,” “Bring Her Back,” “Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning,” “Lilo & Stitch,” “Final Destination Bloodlines” and “The Last Rodeo.”
“Action USA,” Waco Movie Club screening with movie cast and crew in attendance, 7:30-10 p.m. Aug. 29, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; tickets TBA.