Local concerts, music, theater, arts and more

Out Loud (’70s-’80s-’90s hits), Concerts at the Arboretum series, 7 p.m. Thursday,  event lawn at Carleen Bright Arboretum, 9001 Bosque Blvd., Woodway; free, parking off Pavilion Way.

Waco Community Choir, “God Shed His Grace on Thee,” 6-7:30 p.m. Friday,  Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com.

Randall King with Jared Johnson, 6 p.m. Friday,  Schoepf’s BBQ, 702 E. Central Ave., Belton; $20, online at ontourtix.com. Fireworks show follows concert.

Fourth on the Brazos with Sister Sledge featuring Sledgendary, Brazos Nights, 7:45 p.m. Friday,  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.

Pecos & the Rooftops, 6 p.m. Saturday,  Schoepf’s BBQ, 702 E. Central Ave., Belton; $15, online at ontourtix.com.

Los Avila and Puro Zarpazo, 8 p.m. Saturday, Rancho Triple SSS, 9468 U.S. Highway 84, Axtell; $60, online at ticketon.com.

Members Only Band, ’80s show, 8:30 p.m. Saturday,  The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $19.50 and $30, online at stubwire.com.

Matt Tedder, 2-3 p.m. Sunday,  Waco Surf, 5347 Old Mexia Road.

Doc Severinsen’s 98th Birthday Tribute (big band “Tonight Show” tribute), presented by Trumpet Champions Inc., 7 p.m. Monday,  Grand Lodge of Texas, 715 Columbus Ave.; $28.52 online at eventbrite.com, VIP $75, livestream $15, $35 at the door. Doors open at 6:30.

TRo & Johnnie Music Revue featuring Andy Thomas, Royce Montgomery, Steve Young, Raychel Mynarcik Lowe, Steve & Irene Proctor, Terry Roller, Johnnie Bradshaw and others, 7 p.m. July 10, Lee Lockwood Library and Museum, 2801 W. Waco Drive; $12, online at eventbrite.com. Doors open at 6. Proceeds benefit Scottish Rite charities.

Kayla Ray, 8 p.m. July 11, 17 and 24, Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.

512 – The Selena Experience (tribute), 8:30 p.m. July 11, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $24.75 and $35.50, 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.

Jo James with Jon Holt, 8 p.m. July 12, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.; $10, online at texasmusiccafe.com. Doors open at 7:30.

Tyler Halverson, 8:30 p.m. July 12, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $19.50 and $30, online at stubwire.com.

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.

Leslie Satcher and Calamity Janes, Cindy Walker Days kickoff party, 6-9:30 p.m. July 18, The Old Gin, 404 N. Third St., Wortham; free.

Cindy Walker Days with Pam Tillis, Suzy Bogguss and Kate Shore & The Dusty Skies, 5-11 p.m. July 19, TJ Ranch, 1680 W. Highway 84, Mexia; $25 through July 4, VIP $75, online at cindywalkerdays.com.

Kolby Cooper, 4 p.m. July 18, Schoepf’s BBQ, 702 E. Central Ave., Belton; $15, online at ontourtix.com.

The Killer Dueling Pianos, 6:30 p.m. July 18, Mayborn Convention Center, 3303 N. Third St., Temple; $100, online at centraltexastickets.com. Proceeds benefit Temple Community Clinic and Churches Touching Lives for Christ.

Shaylee James, 8:30 p.m. July 18, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $14 and $24.75.

Kayla Ray, July 18, Mynar’s Bar, 121 E. Oak St., West.

Hayden Baker, 8:30 p.m. July 19, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $19.50 and $30.

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, with parking off Pavilion Way.

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, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.

SOLD OUT: Ty Myers, 7 p.m. July 24, Schoepf’s BBQ, 702 E. Central Ave., Belton.

Kayla Ray, July 24, Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon.

Megan Urby and Joel Wood, “Songs of Faith,” 6 p.m. July 25, Abbott Baptist Church, 234 Mesquite St., Abbott.

Sam and Samantha McCabe (worship), 7-9 p.m. July 25, First Baptist Church of Temple, 8015 W. Adams Ave., Temple; $19.32, online at eventbrite.com. Doors open at 6 p.m.

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.; $24.75 and $35.50.

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.

Sherman Ayres (blues), 8 p.m. July 26, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.; $20, online at texasmusiccafe.com.

Kristen Kelly, 8 p.m. July 26, Elk Hall, 9508 Elk Road.

Austin English, 8:30 p.m. July 26, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; free.

Gospel concert by Marlin Gospel Bluegrass Band, 11 a.m. July 27, First Methodist Church Marlin, 411 Coleman St., Marlin.

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 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 Back to School Bash, 7 p.m. Aug. 7, event lawn at Carleen Bright Arboretum, 9001 Bosque Blvd., Woodway; free, with parking off Pavilion Way.

Erick Willis with Claire Hinkle, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 8, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $14 and $24.75.

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.

King George: A Tribute to George Strait, 7 p.m. Aug. 9, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $25-$45, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com. Doors open at 6 p.m.

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.

Rob Holbert Group, Aug. 9, Marie’s Wine Bar, 723 Austin Ave. Details TBA.

Bobby Bowen Family Band, 10 a.m. Aug. 10, Cowboy Church of Corsicana, 5864 W. State Highway 31, Corsicana.

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.

Gospel concert by Marlin Gospel Bluegrass Band, 11 a.m. Aug. 17, First Methodist Church Marlin, 411 Coleman St., Marlin.

Rachel and the Resistors, 7 p.m. Aug. 22, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com.

Graham St. Clair, 8 p.m. Aug. 22, The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; $10 online at thewillofwaco.com, $15 at the door.

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.

Lorrie Morgan, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $29-$89, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.

Carson Jeffrey, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 29, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $19.50 and $30.

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 baylor.edu/fosterevents.

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.

Casey Donahew, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 19, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $30 and $41.

Gospel tribute concert for Marvin L. Sapp featuring Marquinn Middleton & the Miracle Chorale, Fred Griffin, Joseph Anthony, Marcus Kidd, Robert Hall and Andre Simmons, 5 p.m. Sept. 20, Grand Lodge of Texas, 715 Columbus Ave.; $35 and $45, online at eventbrite.com. Doors open at 4.

Gospel concert by Marlin Gospel Bluegrass Band, 11 a.m. Sept. 21, First Methodist Church Marlin, 411 Coleman St., Marlin.

Derek Webb (of Caedmon’s Call, Christian contemporary), Survival Songs House Show Tour, 8-9:30 p.m. Sept. 21, University Baptist Church, 1701 Dutton Ave.; $25.09, online at eventbrite.com. Doors open at 7:30.

Hillbilly Thomists (bluegrass friars), 7-9 p.m. Sept. 24, Bill Daniel Student Center at Baylor University; free.

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.

The Ronstadt Revue featuring Gesenia (tribute), 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $39-$59, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Air1 Worship Now Tour with Phil Wickham, Charity Gayle, Josh Baldwin, and Benjamin William Hastings, 7 p.m. Oct. 16, Cadence Bank Center (formerly Bell County Expo Center), 301 W. Loop 121, Belton; $40.33 -$128.11, online at air1.com.

Crystal Gayle, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $50 and $65, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.

Stephen Day, the Gold Mine Tour, 7 p.m. Oct. 18, Common Grounds, 1123 S. Eighth St.; $19.32, online at eventbrite.com.

Alvarado Road Show, 7 p.m. Oct 18, FTL Church, 820 S. 21st St., Temple., and 9 a.m. Oct. 19, Country Worship Cowboy Church, 1658 Farm-to-Market Road 935, Lott.

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.

Gospel concert by Marlin Gospel Bluegrass Band, 11 a.m. Oct. 19, First Methodist Church Marlin, 411 Coleman St., Marlin.

SOLD OUT: Forrest Frank with Switchfoot, Silobration, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24, Magnolia Market, 601 Webster Ave.

Needtobreathe with Emma Nissen, Silobration, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Magnolia Market, 601 Webster Ave.; $75 and up, online at magnolia.com/pages/silobration.

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.

Paul Wall, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 31, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $35.50 and $46.50.

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.

Gospel concert by Marlin Gospel Bluegrass Band, 11 a.m. Nov. 16, First Methodist Church Marlin, 411 Coleman St., Marlin.

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.

Gospel concert by Marlin Gospel Bluegrass Band, 11 a.m. Dec. 21, First Methodist Church Marlin, 411 Coleman St., Marlin.

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.

Stories cafe music night, 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Anthem Stories, 800 Austin Ave.; free.

Mark McCallister and Zachary Hill, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Union Grove, 8100 Woodway Drive.

Branded Heart, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. Thursday,  Waco Lions Den, 1716 N. 42nd St.; $6.

Open mic jam session with Joel Wood, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, MacDaddy’s Pub, 101 E. Long St., Elm Mott.

Rachel & The Resistors, KWBU-FM Summer Nights, 4-10 p.m. Fridays, Brotherwell Brewing, 400 E. Bridge St.; free.

Big’s Bangin’ 4th of July Bash with DJ Augie, 4 p.m. Friday,  Big’s Mayberry Tavern, 4677 Spring Valley Road, Lorena; $10 cover.

Patriot Road, 5 p.m. Friday, Cowgirls Tavern, 508 S. Main St., Calvert.

Greg Bashara and Evan Klaras, First Friday, 7 p.m. Friday,  Hilton Waco, 113 S. University Parks Drive.

Strix (’90s covers), 8 p.m. Friday,  The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; free.

Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. Friday,  Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.

Gordon Pyle (piano), 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Cambria Hotel, 110 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.  

Cen-Tex Country Band, 1-5 p.m. Saturdays, Rocky’s Roadhouse, 926 S. Lacy Drive.

Ballou’s Cats, 2-5 p.m., and The Bill & Phil Show (’90s), 8 p.m. Saturday, July 5, The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; free. Doors open at noon.

Johnny Joe Ramos band, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, La Fiesta Restaurant & Cantina, 3815 Franklin Ave.

Jonna Mae and Cody Ellinger, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Waco Ale, 806 Austin Ave.

Mark McCallister and Zachary Hill, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Camp Fimfo, 1000 Chickadee Lane.

Caleb Deschaine, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Tokio Store, 343 Tokio Loop near West.

Michael Saldana and Josh Sherman, Leroy-Axtell VFD fundraiser, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, 101 S. First St., Leroy. Fireworks at 9 p.m.

Chris Perez and Ronnie Glenn, 8 p.m. Saturday, Tower Pizza on Lake Whitney, 235 County Road 1768, Clifton.

The Bill & Phil Show (’90s), 8 p.m. Saturday,  The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; free. Doors open at noon.

Rosenthal Parkway Band, 8-11 p.m. Saturday,  Last Chance Bar, 1200 New Dallas Highway, Bellmead.

Homegrown Sunday with Zechariah Rogers, noon, Brax, Bubba and Drew, 2 p.m., Michael Saldana, 4 p.m., and Ben Rendek, 6 p.m. Sunday,  The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; free. Outdoor market runs 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Darrell Ray, 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Playdium Pool, 200 Playdium Drive, West.

Soulful Sundays (’70s-’80s-’90s R&B), 5-10 p.m. Sunday, Encore Rooftop Bar, 724 Austin Ave. (third floor of Waco Hippodrome).

Michael Saldana’s acoustic jam and open mic with Joel Wood, 5-10 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.

Jennifer Pisarcik and Jon Fox, Wednesday, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road. Second Wednesday of the month.

Open mic jam night with Steve Dansby, 8-11 p.m. Wednesdays, Last Chance Bar, 1200 New Dallas Highway, Bellmead.

Pride and Joy, Johnny Joe Ramos and Los Roachez, 6-10 p.m. July 10, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $5 cover.

Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. July 10, Waco Lions Den, 1716 N. 42nd St.; $6.

Zachary Hill, July 10, The Old Gin, Wortham.

Monte Rose, 6-8 p.m. July 11, Slow Rise on the Brazos, 1620 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Brazos Brothers, 7-9 p.m. July 11, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.

Joe Frausto, 7-10 p.m. July 11, Uncle Worm’s Texas Cuisine, 6500 N. 19th St.

Country Throwdown, 7 p.m. July 11, The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; free.

Johnny Bustamante and the Yacht Crew, 7:30 p.m. July 11, Lounge ’93, 5401 Crosslake Parkway, Suite 400.

Out Loud (’70s-’80s-’90s hits), 8-11 p.m. July 11, Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.

Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. July 11,  Encore Rooftop Bar, 724 Austin Ave. (third floor of Waco Hippodrome).

Texxas Trouble with Cody Ellinger, 8 p.m. July 11, Wolf’s Sports Bar, West.

Billy Holt Band, 9 p.m. July 11, Melody Ranch, 2315 Robinson Drive.

Booger Boiles Band, July 11, Big’s Mayberry Tavern, 4677 Spring Valley Road.

Zachary Hill, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 12, West Farmers Market, downtown West.

Spirits of Mars, 5-8 p.m. July 12, Rocky’s Roadhouse. Benefit for medical bills starts at 2 p.m.

Cody Ellinger with Tinika Rae, 6:30-9:30 p.m. July 12, The Old Gin, Wortham.

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.

Rewind Party Band, 8 p.m. July 12, The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; free.

Nolan Pick Band, 8 p.m. July 12, Elk Hall, 9508 Elk Road; $8.

Collin James Band, 8 p.m. July 12, Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.

Heart of Texas Road Gang, 8 p.m. Saturday, July 12, The Gin Palace, 20226 State Highway 7, Marquez.

Justin Hewitt Band, July 12, Hamilton Main Street event.

Billy Bone U.S. Blues, July 12, 308 Tavern, 207 E. Commerce St., Leroy.

Homegrown Sunday, July 13, The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; free. Outdoor market runs 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Monte Rose, 7 p.m. July 13, Aloft Hotel, 900 S. 11th St.

Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, 6:30-9:30 p.m. July 16, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road.

Midnight Mustangs, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. July 17, Waco Lions Den, 1716 N. 42nd St.; $6.

Songwriter showcase with Kent Klaras and others, 8 p.m. July 17, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.; $10 suggested donation.

Stan Wilfong, 6-9 p.m. July 18, The Grape, 2006 N. Valley Mills Drive.

Sami Brown, 7 p.m. July 18, The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; $5.

Brennon McFarlane with Cody Ellinger, 7-9 p.m. July 18, Camp Fimfo, 1000 Chickadee Lane.

Live music TBD, 7-10 p.m. July 18, Uncle Worm’s Texas Cuisine, 6500 N. 19th St.

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.

Rusty Pipes, 8 p.m. July 18, Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.

Waco’s Ultimate Karaoke Showdown, 2-5 p.m. July 19, July 26 and Aug. 2, The Will House; free for spectators, $10 to enter at thewillofwaco.com. Proceeds benefit Veterans One Stop.

Gordon Collier Band, 8 p.m. July 19, The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; free.

Collin James with Cody Ellinger, 8 p.m. July 19, Wolf’s Bar, 116 E. Oak St., West.

Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. July 19, Mynar’s Bar, 121 E. Oak St., West.

May Brothers, July 19, The County Line, 1232 E. County Line East, near West.

Homegrown Sunday, July 20, The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; free. Outdoor market runs 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, 6-9 p.m. July 24, Junction 36, Gatesville.

Sami Brown, 6:30 p.m. July 24, Lounge ’93, 5401 Crosslake Parkway, Suite 400.

Alaina and the Limited Edition Band, 7-9 p.m. July 24, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com.

Johnnie Bradshaw and Out of the Blue, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. July 24, Waco Lions Den, 1716 N. 42nd St.; $6.

Zachary Hill, 7-9 p.m. July 25, Waco Ale, 806 Austin Ave.

Darrell Ray, 7-10 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.

Sloppy Joe, 6-9 p.m. July 26, La Fiesta Restaurant & Cantina, 3815 Franklin Ave.

Billy Bone U.S. Blues, 7 p.m. July 26, Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.

Joel Wood, 7-10 p.m. July 26, Union Grove, 8100 Woodway Drive.

Zachary Hill, 7-10 p.m. July 26, Shooky’s on the Lake, 285 Lofers Bend Park Road, Whitney.

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.

Megan Urby with Cody Ellinger, 8-11 p.m. July 26, Mynar’s Bar, 121 E. Oak St., West.

Spirits of Mars, July 26, Last Chance Bar, 1200 New Dallas Highway, Bellmead.

Live music, Johnny Trevino medical benefit, 10:30 a.m. July 27, VFW Post 4819, 715 S. Reagan St., West.

R&B day party, July 27, Marie’s Wine Bar, 723 Austin Ave.

MACT meeting and jam, 7 p.m. July 29, VFW Post 3892, Harker Heights.

Mics with Benefits podcast, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St., July 30.

Backroads Band, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. July 31, Waco Lions Den, 1716 N. 42nd St.; $6.

Brazos Brothers, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 1, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.

Jacob Erler, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 1, Uncle Worm’s Texas Cuisine, 6500 N. 19th St.

Ghosts of Hill County, 8 p.m. Aug. 1, The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; $10 online at thewillofwaco.com, $15 at the door.

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.

Pick Around and Find Out with Gabe Choate, Sul Ross, Megan Urby and Bill Sibley, 8-11 p.m. Aug. 2, The Will House.

Kolten Benton & the Forsaken, 8 p.m. Aug. 2, Elk Hall, 9508 Elk Road; $8.

Touch of Grey, Southern Junction and Joel Wood, benefit for Greg Carpenter, 1-7 p.m. Aug. 3, Lakeside Bar & Live Music.

Heart of Texas Road Gang, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. Aug. 7, Waco Lions Den, 1716 N. 42nd St.; $6.

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, Waco Lions Den, 1716 N. 42nd St.; $6.

Darrell Ray, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Slow Rise on the Brazos, 1620 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

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.

Glow party, 10 p.m. Aug. 28, Freight, 1613 James Ave.; $10, find link via Freight social media.

Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. Aug. 29, Parsons Marina at Lake Whitney, 287 Lofers Bend Park Road.

Cody Ellinger (duo), 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 30, The Old Gin, Wortham.

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, Waco Lions Den, 1716 N. 42nd St.; $6.

Greg Bashara and Evan Klaras (jazz), 7-9 p.m. Sept. 13, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.

Texxas Trouble with Cody Ellinger, 7 p.m. Sept. 13, Lobo Street Cantina, Laguna Park.

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, Sept. 13, Elk Hall.

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, 121 E. Oak St., 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, Waco Lions Den, 1716 N. 42nd St.; $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, Waco Lions Den, 1716 N. 42nd St.; $6.

Claire Ruland and Cody Ellinger, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 14, Parsons Marina.

Texxas Trouble with Cody Ellinger, 7 p.m. Nov. 15, Waco Ale, 806 Austin Ave. 

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, Waco Lions Den, 1716 N. 42nd St.; $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.

“Androcles and the Lion,” The Young Festival Stage, 7 p.m. Thursday,  10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday,  2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday,  2 p.m. Sunday,  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.

Red, White and Improv, 7:30 p.m. Saturday,  Brazos Theatre, 7524 Bosque Blvd., Suite Q; $16.50, online at brazostheatre.com. Doors open at 6:45.

Waco LGBTQ Cabaret, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday,  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, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 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.

Improv jam, Brazos Theatre and KWBU-FM, 6-8 p.m. July 11, Brotherwell Brewing, 400 E. Bridge St.; free.

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.

Brew & Bravo, veterans event featuring Brazos Theatre improv comedy, 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 16, Baylor Club, 1001 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; $15, online at eventbrite.com. Doors open at 5.

“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.

Stand-up comedy night, 8 p.m. July 19, Brazos Theatre, 7524 Bosque Blvd., Suite Q; $18.50, online at brazostheatre.com. Doors open at 7:15.

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.

Claws Out Comedy & Drag Show, 8 p.m. July 26, Brazos Theatre, 7524 Bosque Blvd., Suite Q; $22.50, online at brazostheatre.com. Doors open at 7:15.

“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, 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.

“Serial Bowls: A Halloween Farce,” Central Texas Homeschool Theater Club, fall 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.

Magic Hunks (male revue), 10 p.m. Oct. 4, Gritos Bar & Venue, 325 New Dallas Highway; $14.95 in advance, online via Gritos social media. Doors open at 9.

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.

“Serial Bowls: A Halloween Farce,” Central Texas Homeschool Theater Club, fall 2025; 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.

“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.

Frida Fest, presented by Para Todos, 8-11 p.m.  July 12,  Route 77 Food Truck Park, 1425 La Salle Ave.

“From Here to Obscurity,” group exhibition with Robbie Austin, Jack Bowers and Ken Rohleder, opens Aug. 9, Washington Gallery, 715 Washington Ave. Free.

Creative Waco ArtPrenticeship exhibition, opens Aug. 16, Washington Gallery, 715 Washington Ave. Free.

Lecture by art historian Heidi J. Hornik, 4-5:30 p.m. Sept. 12, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center, Room 149, on Baylor University campus; free.

Flora Cameron Crichton Gallery opening celebration, Art Center Waco, 701 S. Eighth St. 6-9 pm. Sept. 13; $250, online at artcenterwaco.org/events. 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, opens Sept. 20, Washington Gallery, 715 Washington Ave. Free.

Waco Cultural Arts Fest, fall 2025.

Austin Avenue Art Fair, Nov. 22-23, Hotel Herringbone, 319 S. Fourth St.

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.

Texas Ranger talks and Q&A, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum 100 Texas Ranger Trail. Free with admission.

Speaker Jane Damron, Summer School series, 6 p.m. Monday, Milo All Day, 1020 Franklin Ave.; free, reserve seats at resy.com. Series is “designed to spark connection with big thinkers, local voices and meaningful ideas.”

Book discussion and signing by author Kelsey Cox (“Party of Liars”), 7-8 p.m. Tuesday,  Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; free, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.

Open mic night (poetry/music/dance/art), 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays, Thrst Coffee Shop, 1500 Colcord Ave.

Summer at the Silos, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26, Magnolia Market, 601 Webster Ave.

Cats vs. Dogs Day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 12, Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive.

Skellington Night Oddities Market, 6-8 p.m. July 13, Skellington Curiosities, 512 N. Hewitt Drive.

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, various locations; $12 per film or block, six-pack $50, VIP all-access $150, online 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.

Texas Ranger talks and Q&A, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. July 26, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum 100 Texas Ranger Trail. Free with admission.

Tainted Glory ’25, HOT Pro Wrestling, 6 p.m. July 27, Waco Lions Den, 1716 N. 42nd St.; tickets TBA, online at hotprowrestling.com.

Homes Built During the Republic of Texas, lecture by architectural historian Kenneth Hafertepe, 6 p.m. July 31, Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive.

Ink’d Fest, Aug. 2-3, Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave.; $25 per day, $45 weekend pass, online at inkdfest.com.

“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.

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.

Book discussion and signing by authors and documentary filmmakers Jay and Chrissy Kleberg (“Chasing the Tide”), 7-8 p.m. Aug. 21, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; free, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.

Lecture on “Religion in the Lands That Became America” by Thomas A. Tweed, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 10, Armstrong Browning Library on Baylor University campus; free.

Panel discussion and Q&A on “Christian Feminisms: Faith, Gender, and Justice,” 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 11, Draper Academic Building, Room 152, on Baylor University campus; free. Featuring Baylor faculty members Andrea Turpin, Gia. M. Chevis, Emilie Cunningha and Cynthia Shafer-Elliott and Beth Allison Barr.

Food experience at Earle-Harrison House, Historic Waco, Sept. 2025.

Deaths and Legends of Waco, Historic Waco, Oct. 2025.

Silobration, Magnolia Market, Oct. 23-25, 2025.

Parade of historic homes on Austin Avenue, Historic Waco, Nov. 2025.

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.

First-run films playing at AMC Galaxy 16 are “Jurassic World Rebirth,” “F1,” “M3gan 2.0,” “Elio,” “The Life Of Chuck,” “28 Years Later,” “How To Train Your Dragon,” “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” “Lilo & Stitch” and “Final Destination Bloodlines.”

Playing at Cinemark Waco are “Jurassic World Rebirth,” “F1,” “M3gan 2.0,” “Elio,” “28 Years Later,” “How To Train Your Dragon,” “Materialists,” “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” and “Lilo & Stitch.” 

“Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey,” 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Aug. 2, Mayborn Museum; free with admission.

“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.