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Sloppy Joe,<\/strong>\u00a0Concerts at the Arboretum series Back to School Bash, 7 p.m. Thursday,\u00a0\u00a0event lawn at Carleen Bright Arboretum, 9001 Bosque Blvd., Woodway; free, with parking off Pavilion Way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Troubadour Tales Songwriter Series with Mack Abernathy, Katie Stewart and David Tribble,<\/strong>\u00a08 p.m. Thursday, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.; $15 per show, $50 for series, online at texasmusiccafe.com<\/a>. Doors open at 7:30. Series continues through August.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Wine & Jazz Festival,<\/strong>\u00a0Friday-Saturday,\u00a0\u00a0Marie’s Wine Bar, 723 Austin Ave., with\u00a0Horace Maxile and Tyrha Lindsey-Warren<\/strong>\u00a0(piano, vocals), 6-7 p.m.,\u00a0Fred Smith<\/strong>\u00a0(saxophone), 8-10 p.m. Friday;\u00a0Evin Calicchia<\/strong>\u00a0(piano\/vocals), 3:30-4:45 p.m.,\u00a0Frank Exum<\/strong>\u00a0(guitar), 5-6 p.m.,\u00a0Jocelyn Williams<\/strong>\u00a0(flute), 6-7 p.m. and\u00a0The Rob Holbert Group<\/strong>, 8-10:30 p.m. Saturday;\u00a0\u00a0$40, purchase tickets and register to attend online at marieswinebar.com<\/a>.\u00a0Doors open at 3 p.m. Aug. 9.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Erick Willis with Claire Hinkle,<\/strong>\u00a08:30 p.m. Friday,\u00a0\u00a0The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $14 and $24.75, online at stubwire.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Greater Vision<\/strong>\u00a0(gospel quartet), 2 p.m. Saturday,\u00a0\u00a0Taylor’s Valley Baptist Church, 2497 W. F.M. 93, Temple; $25, online at crimsonriverministries.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Los Lonely Boys,<\/strong>\u00a06 p.m. Saturday,\u00a0\u00a0Schoepf’s BBQ, 702 E. Central Ave., Belton; $25, online at ontourtix.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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King George: A Tribute to George Strait,<\/strong>\u00a07 p.m. Saturday,\u00a0\u00a0Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $25-$45, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com<\/a>.\u00a0Doors open at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Back in Black<\/strong>\u00a0(tribute), 7 p.m. Saturday,\u00a0\u00a0Bare Bones BBQ, 4305 State Highway 36, Gatesville; $15, online at bare-bones-bbq.ticketbud.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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David Lewis with Charlie McCabe,<\/strong>\u00a08:30 p.m. Saturday,\u00a0\u00a0The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $14 and $24.75, online at stubwire.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bobby Bowen Family Band,<\/strong>\u00a010 a.m. Sunday,\u00a0\u00a0Cowboy Church of Corsicana, 5864 W. State Highway 31, Corsicana.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Short Jake,<\/strong>\u00a02 p.m. Sunday,\u00a0Waco Surf, 5347 Old Mexia Road.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Psychocybin, Drunk Uncle, Rasura, Die Mart, Bedtime Stories and Trophy<\/strong>\u00a0(emo\/punk), 7 p.m. Sunday,\u00a0, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10 online at paccwaco.com<\/a> or at the door.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Paul Wall,<\/strong>\u00a06 p.m. Aug. 15, Schoepf’s BBQ, 702 E. Central Ave., Belton; $30, online at ontourtix.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gene Watson,<\/strong>\u00a07:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $29-$79, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Coffey Anderson,<\/strong>\u00a08:30 p.m. Aug. 15, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $24.75 and $35.50.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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HOT Beats EDM concert with Ethan Toles\/DJ Flex Aces, Moro\/Spenz, DJ Rckstdy\/Tomi Tonigs and DJ Euby\/Mr. Rush,<\/strong>\u00a07 p.m.-1 a.m. Aug. 15, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10 online at paccwaco.com<\/a> or $15 at the door. Open decks from 7-9 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Elvis tribute show with John Cobb,<\/strong>\u00a06 p.m. Aug. 16, The Palace Theatre, 133 Heritage Row, Marlin; $40, online at eventbrite.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Los Palominos<\/strong>\u00a0(Norte\u00f1o), 7 p.m. Aug. 16, Waco Missions Club, 3316 J.J. Flewellen Road; $30 presale, $35 at the door, call 254-230-6990 or 254-804-6724 for tickets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hair Metal Giants<\/strong>\u00a0(tribute), 7 p.m. Aug. 16, Bare Bones BBQ, 4305 State Highway 36, Gatesville; $14.98, online at bare-bones-bbq.ticketbud.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Adrian Bagher<\/strong>\u00a0(Southern soul\/blues), 8:30 p.m. Aug. 16, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $35.50 and $46.50.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gospel concert by Marlin Gospel Bluegrass Band,<\/strong>\u00a011 a.m. Aug. 17, First Methodist Church Marlin, 411 Coleman St., Marlin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Central Texas Helping Bands Flood Victims Relief Concert with Gordon Collier Band, Sloppy Joe Band, Los Roachez, Fenix Theory, Sundae Drivers and John Epperson,<\/strong>\u00a02 p.m. Aug. 17, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St. Proceeds benefit Kerr County victims.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cory Mira,<\/strong>\u00a02 p.m. Aug. 17, Waco Surf, 5347 Old Mexia Road.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Graham St. Clair,<\/strong>\u00a08 p.m. Aug. 22, The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; $10 online at thewillofwaco.com<\/a>, $15 at the door.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Unstable Atmospheres,<\/strong>\u00a08 p.m. Aug. 22, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.; $10, online at texasmusiccafe.com<\/a>.\u00a0Doors open at 7:30.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Chase the Night,<\/strong>\u00a09 p.m. Aug. 22, Melody Ranch, 2315 Robinson Drive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MAP Music & Art Conference with Far From Reach, Kru Sensei and Kynnie D,<\/strong>\u00a03:30 p.m. Aug. 23, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $17.50, online at stubwire.com<\/a>.; $15 and $10, online at paccwaco.com<\/a>.\u00a0Doors open at 1:30.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“A Night with the King” with David Allen and Hunter Cole<\/strong>\u00a0(Elvis tribute), 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23, Brazos Theatre, 7524 Bosque Blvd., Suite Q; $27.50, VIP $32.50, online at brazostheatre.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SOLD OUT: Cross Canadian Ragweed and Turnpike Troubadours with Shane Smith and the Saints, Wade Bowen and American Aquarium,<\/strong>\u00a0Aug. 23, McLane Stadium, 1001 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.\u00a0Pre-party,<\/strong>\u00a0$24.75 and $35.50, and\u00a0after party,<\/strong>\u00a0$19.50 and $30, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; tickets at stubwire.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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June Co,<\/strong>\u00a02 p.m. Aug. 24, Waco Surf, 5347 Old Mexia Road.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Max and Heather Stalling,<\/strong>\u00a0Galleywinter Listening Room Series, 4 p.m. Aug. 24, The County Line, 1232 E. County Line East, near West; $25, online at galleywinter.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lorrie Morgan,<\/strong>\u00a07:30 p.m. Aug. 28, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $29-$89, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Carson Jeffrey,<\/strong>\u00a08:30 p.m. Aug. 29, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $19.50 and $30.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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It’s a 2000s Party,<\/strong>\u00a08:30 p.m. Aug. 30, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $19.50 and $30.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Bright Light Social Hour,<\/strong>\u00a02 p.m. Aug. 31, Waco Surf, 5347 Old Mexia Road.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kristy Morrell, Kent Eshelman, In-Ja Eshelman and Mark Schubert<\/strong>\u00a0(brass chamber music), 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5, Roxy Grove Hall, Waco Hall complex on Baylor University campus.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Pecos & The Rooftops,<\/strong>\u00a08:30 p.m. Sept. 5, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $24.75 and $35.50.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Reverend Nathon<\/strong>\u00a0(blues\/rock), 8 p.m. Sept. 6, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.; $10, online at texasmusiccafe.com<\/a>.\u00a0Doors open at 7:30.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dad Rock Night with Ghost Dance Band<\/strong>\u00a0(\u201990s-2000s rock), 8:30 p.m. Sept. 6, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $24.75 and $35.50.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Tyson Motsenbocker,<\/strong>\u00a02 p.m. Sept. 7, Waco Surf, 5347 Old Mexia Road.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Shane Christian and Jimmy Bibb<\/strong>\u00a0(MC Entertainment), 3-9 p.m. Sept. 7, Lee Lockwood Library and Museum, 2801 W. Waco Drive; $100, tables $1,000, online at eventbrite.com<\/a>. Fundraiser for Lee Lockwood facility.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A Memorial Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with Brian Brown and Pablo Ramos,<\/strong>\u00a08:30 p.m. Sept. 7, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; tickets on sale Thursday at stubwire.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Tea Aguilar,<\/strong>\u00a0Levitt AMP Waco Music Series, 7 p.m. Sept. 10.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Moonlight Serenade Jazz Swing Concert,<\/strong>\u00a07:30 p.m. Sept. 11, Jones Concert Hall, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center on Baylor University campus.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lauren Daigle,<\/strong>\u00a07 p.m. Sept. 12, Foster Pavilion, 650 S. University Parks Drive; $99-$139, online at baylor.edu\/fosterevents<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival,<\/strong>\u00a0Sept. 12-13, MLK Festival Grounds, downtown Temple; $108.51 per day or $209.35 for both, online at tanglefoottx.com<\/a>. Saturday performers include\u00a0Cody 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.<\/strong>\u00a0Friday acts are\u00a0Parker McCollum, Randy Rogers Band, Corey Kent, Shelby Stone, The Wilder Blue, Graham St. Clair Band, Bottomland, Cole Whittlesey and Jackson Wendell.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Queen Legacy<\/strong>\u00a0(Queen tribute), 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Palace Theatre, 112 W. Sixth Ave., Corsicana; $30-$40, online at corsicanapalace.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rhythm & Brews,<\/strong>\u00a0karaoke fundraiser for United Way of Waco-McLennan County, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 18, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; tickets TBA. Doors open at 5:30.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Casey Donahew,<\/strong>\u00a08:30 p.m. Sept. 19, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $30 and $41.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gospel tribute concert for Marvin L. Sapp featuring Marquinn Middleton & the Miracle Chorale, Fred Griffin, Joseph Anthony, Marcus Kidd, Robert Hall and Andre Simmons,<\/strong>\u00a05 p.m. Sept. 20, Grand Lodge of Texas, 715 Columbus Ave.; $35 and $45, online at eventbrite.com<\/a>. Doors open at 4.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gospel concert by Marlin Gospel Bluegrass Band,<\/strong>\u00a011 a.m. Sept. 21, First Methodist Church Marlin, 411 Coleman St., Marlin.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Derek Webb<\/strong>\u00a0(of Caedmon’s Call, Christian contemporary), Survival Songs tour, 8-9:30 p.m. Sept. 21, University Baptist Church, 1701 Dutton Ave.; $25.09, online at eventbrite.com<\/a>. Doors open at 7:30.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hillbilly Thomists<\/strong>\u00a0(bluegrass friars), 7-9 p.m. Sept. 24, Bill Daniel Student Center at Baylor University; free.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ying Yang Twins,<\/strong>\u00a08:30 p.m. Sept. 26, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $35.50 and $46.50.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Darrin Morris,<\/strong>\u00a09 p.m. Sept. 26, Melody Ranch, 2315 Robinson Drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hair Metal Giants,<\/strong>\u00a08:30 p.m. Sept. 27, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $14 and $24.75.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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James Dupr\u00e9: Randy Travis \u2014 The More Life Tour,<\/strong>\u00a07:30 p.m. Oct. 2, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $60-$100, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Waco Symphony Orchestra:\u00a0\u201cMade in America\u201d\u00a0with violinist Anne Akiko Meyers,<\/strong>\u00a0Barber’s Violin Concerto, Rachmaninoff\u2019s Symphonic Dances, Dvo\u0159\u00e1k\u2019s Carnival Overture, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, Baylor University’s Waco Hall; tickets on sale Aug. 18 at wacosymphony.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Heart O\u2019 Texas Fair & Rodeo,<\/strong>\u00a0Oct. 2-12, Extraco Events Center, 4601 Bosque Blvd., with concerts by\u00a0Midland with Jade Eagleson,<\/strong>\u00a0Oct. 3;\u00a0Randy House with Neal McCoy,<\/strong>\u00a0Oct. 4;\u00a0Keith Nieto,<\/strong>\u00a0Oct. 5;\u00a0Cupid with Chalie Boy, Silas D and Jeter Jones,<\/strong>\u00a0Oct. 8;\u00a0Huser Brothers with Wynn Williams,<\/strong>\u00a0Oct. 9;\u00a0Sawyer Brown with Walker Montgomery,<\/strong>\u00a0Oct. 10;\u00a0Justin Moore,<\/strong>\u00a0Oct. 11;\u00a0La Fiera de Ojinaga,<\/strong>\u00a0Oct. 12. Tickets on sale Sept. 2 at hotfair.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Ronstadt Revue featuring Gesenia<\/strong>\u00a0(tribute), 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $39-$59, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com<\/a>.\u00a0Doors open at 6:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Central Texas Soul Fest,<\/strong>\u00a0noon-11:30 p.m. Oct. 7, MLK Festival Grounds, 301 S. Fourth St., Temple; $60.54, online at eventbrite.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Diamond Rio with Voth,<\/strong>\u00a08 p.m. Oct. 10, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; tickets on sale Friday at stubwire.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Air1 Worship Now Tour with Phil Wickham, Charity Gayle, Josh Baldwin, and Benjamin William Hastings,<\/strong>\u00a07 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<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Crystal Gayle,<\/strong>\u00a07:30 p.m. Oct. 17, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $50 and $65, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Randall King,<\/strong>\u00a08:30 p.m. Oct. 17, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $24.75 and $35.50.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Stephen Day,<\/strong>\u00a0the Gold Mine Tour, 7 p.m. Oct. 18, Common Grounds, 1123 S. Eighth St.; $19.32, online at eventbrite.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Alvarado Road Show,<\/strong>\u00a07 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Josh Abbott Band,<\/strong>\u00a0Cattle Baron’s Ball, Oct. 18, MCC’s Highlander Ranch, 223 Cobbs Lane; $250, online at centraltexascattlebaronsball.org<\/a>. Fundraiser for American Cancer Society.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Pianist Clayton Stephenson<\/strong>\u00a0(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<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gospel concert by Marlin Gospel Bluegrass Band,<\/strong>\u00a011 a.m. Oct. 19, First Methodist Church Marlin, 411 Coleman St., Marlin.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SOLD OUT: Forrest Frank with Switchfoot,<\/strong>\u00a0Silobration, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24, Magnolia Market, 601 Webster Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Little Joe y La Familia,<\/strong>\u00a08:30 p.m. Oct. 24, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $30 and $41.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Needtobreathe with Emma Nissen,<\/strong>\u00a0Silobration, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Magnolia Market, 601 Webster Ave.; $75 and up, online at magnolia.com\/pages\/silobration<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Petty Theft<\/strong>\u00a0(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<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cA Night at the Opera,\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>Central Texas Choral Society and McLennan Community Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 and 3 p.m. Oct. 26, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ricky Chilton,<\/strong>\u00a08:30 p.m. Oct. 29, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $19.50 and $30.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Paul Wall,<\/strong>\u00a08:30 p.m. Oct. 31, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $35.50 and $46.50.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MACT festival,<\/strong>\u00a0Nov. 1, Salado.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Waco Symphony Orchestra: \u201cFrom Berstein to Copland\u201d with harpist Emily Levin,<\/strong>\u00a0Bernstein’s On the Town, Copland\u2019s Appalachian Spring and Polina Nazaykinskaya’s Elegy XXII, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6, Baylor University’s Waco Hall; tickets on sale Aug. 18 at wacosymphony.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Asleep at the Wheel,<\/strong>\u00a0Texas Music Series, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8, Cultural Activities Center, 3011 N. Third St., Temple; $60 online at cacarts.org<\/a>, $65 at the door.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Giovannie and the Hired Guns,<\/strong>\u00a08:30 p.m. Nov. 15, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $30 and $41.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gospel concert by Marlin Gospel Bluegrass Band,<\/strong>\u00a011 a.m. Nov. 16, First Methodist Church Marlin, 411 Coleman St., Marlin.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A Celebration of Ruthie Foster,<\/strong>\u00a0Central Texas Orchestral Society, 7 p.m. Nov. 22, Cultural Activities Center, 3011 N. Third St., Temple; $65 and $15, online at cacarts.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Waco Symphony Orchestra:\u00a0“Home Alone” in concert with Youth Chorus of Central Texas and Central Texas Choral Society,<\/strong>\u00a02 p.m. Nov. 30, Baylor University’s Waco Hall; tickets on sale Aug. 18 at wacosymphony.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Elvis Christmas featuring Al Joslin & Edge of Reality,<\/strong>\u00a07:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $35-$65, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com<\/a>. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Briscoe,<\/strong>\u00a08:30 p.m. Dec. 5, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $24.75 and $35.50.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Shinyribs,<\/strong>\u00a0Texas Music Series, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Cultural Activities Center, 3011 N. Third St., Temple; $55 online at cacarts.org<\/a>, $60 at the door.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kevin Fowler,<\/strong>\u00a0Cindy Walker Foundation fundraiser, Dec. 6; details TBA.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Eli Young Band,<\/strong>\u00a08:30 p.m. Dec. 13, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $41 and $52.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThe Nutcracker,” Waco Symphony Orchestra with Ballet Frontier,<\/strong>\u00a02 p.m. Dec. 14, Baylor University’s Waco Hall; tickets on sale Aug. 18 at wacosymphony.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gospel concert by Marlin Gospel Bluegrass Band,<\/strong>\u00a011 a.m. Dec. 21, First Methodist Church Marlin, 411 Coleman St., Marlin.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Waco Symphony Orchestra with pianist Aristo Sham<\/strong>\u00a0(Van Cliburn Piano Competition gold medalist), Brahms First Piano Concerto, Tchaikovsky\u2019s Sixth 6th Symphony, Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22, Baylor University’s Waco Hall; tickets on sale Aug. 18 at wacosymphony.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Central Texas Choral Society:<\/strong>\u00a0“Passport,” Elaine Hagenberg’s “Illuminare,” Feb. 9, Woodway First United Methodist Church, 21000 Woodway Drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Waco Symphony Orchestra: “Stellar, Sterling and Beethoven 5” with cellist Sterling Elliott,<\/strong>\u00a0Beethoven\u2019s Fifth Symphony, Shawn Okpebholo’s Stellar Fanfare Prelude for Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. March 19, Baylor University’s Waco Hall; tickets on sale Aug. 18 at wacosymphony.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Waco Symphony Orchestra, “An Emerald City Evening: \u2018Wicked\u2019 and All-Time Broadway Favorites” with soloists Mamie Parris, Shayna Steele and Nathaniel Hackmann,<\/strong>\u00a07:30 p.m. April 16, Baylor University’s Waco Hall; tickets on sale Aug. 18 at wacosymphony.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Waco Community Band and Central Texas Choral Society,<\/strong>\u00a07:30 p.m. June 9, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Central Texas Choral Society,<\/strong>\u00a0national square dance convention, June 26, Waco Convention Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Local bands<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Stories cafe music night,<\/strong>\u00a05-8 p.m. Thursday, Anthem Stories, 800 Austin Ave.; free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Mark McCallister and Zachary Hill,<\/strong>\u00a07-10 p.m. Thursday, Union Grove, 8100 Woodway Drive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Heart of Texas Road Gang,<\/strong>\u00a0Boot Scootin\u2019 Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. Thursday,\u00a0\u00a0Waco Lions Den, 1716 N. 42nd St.; $6.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Twelve12,<\/strong>\u00a07:30 p.m. Thursday, Lounge \u201993, 5400 Crosslake Parkway, Suite 400.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Open mic jam session with Joel Wood,<\/strong>\u00a07-10 p.m. Thursdays, MacDaddy’s Pub, 101 E. Long St., Elm Mott.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Johnny Joe Ramos,<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>6-9 p.m. Friday,\u00a0\u00a0The Grape, 2006 N. Valley Mills Drive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Mark McCallister and Zachary Hill,<\/strong>\u00a06-9 p.m. Friday, Uncle Worm’s Texas Cuisine, 6500 N. 19th St.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gordon Pyle<\/strong>\u00a0(piano), 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Cambria Hotel, 110 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Steve Dansby,<\/strong>\u00a07-9 p.m. Friday, Camp Fimfo, 1000 Chickadee Lane.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Eric & Thomas<\/strong>, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Lounge \u201993, 5400 Crosslake Parkway, Suite 400.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Chris Perez,<\/strong>\u00a07:30 p.m. Friday,\u00a0\u00a0Mynar’s Bar, 121 E. Oak St., West.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sami Brown,<\/strong>\u00a08-11 p.m. Friday,\u00a0Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Spirits of Mars,<\/strong>\u00a08 p.m. Friday,\u00a0Twisted Sisters Patio Bar, 115 Mary Ave.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lucas Jon Turner,<\/strong>\u00a08 p.m. Friday,\u00a0\u00a0Freight, 1613 James Ave.; $5 and $10.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Neon Whiskey,<\/strong>\u00a08 p.m, Friday,\u00a0Wolf’s Sports Bar, 116 E. Oak St., West.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jay-06 Band,<\/strong>\u00a08:30 p.m. Friday,\u00a0Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Darrell Ray,<\/strong>\u00a09 p.m. Friday,\u00a0\u00a0Encore Rooftop Bar, 724 Austin Ave. (third floor of Waco Hippodrome).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Chris Colunga,<\/strong>\u00a09:30-11:30 p.m. Friday, The Buckle, 10214 China Spring Road.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Zachary Hill and Mark McCallister,<\/strong>\u00a09 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Waco Downtown Farmers Market, 200 E. Bridge St.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cody Ellinger<\/strong>\u00a0(duo), 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, West Heritage Market, downtown West.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Seth Sutton,<\/strong>\u00a02 p.m. Saturday, The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cen-Tex Country Band,<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>2-6 p.m. Saturdays, Rocky’s Roadhouse, 926 S. Lacy Drive.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Greg Bashara and Evan Klaras<\/strong>\u00a0(jazz), 7-9 p.m. Saturday,\u00a0\u00a0Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Andrew Hudson and Stephany Chavira,<\/strong>\u00a07-9 p.m. Saturday, Waco Ale, 806 Austin Ave.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Russell “Piano Man” Boyd,<\/strong>\u00a07-10 p.m. Saturday, Southern Roots Brewing, 217 N. Eighth St.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Mark McCallister,<\/strong>\u00a07-9 p.m. Saturday, Camp Fimfo, 1000 Chickadee Lane.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Darrell Ray,<\/strong>\u00a07-10 p.m. Saturday,\u00a0\u00a0Union Grove, 8100 Woodway Drive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Joe Parker Memorial Jam,<\/strong>\u00a08-11 p.m. Saturday,\u00a0Tokio Store, 343 Tokio Loop near West.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hannah Rose,<\/strong>\u00a08 p.m. Saturday,\u00a0\u00a0Freight, 1613 James Ave.; $5 and $10.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rewind Party Band,<\/strong>\u00a08 p.m. Saturday, The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Blue Sundown,<\/strong>\u00a08 p.m. Saturday, Twisted Sisters Patio Bar, 115 Mary Ave.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Khoury Moore,<\/strong>\u00a08-11 p.m. Saturday, 308 Tavern, 207 E. Commerce St. Leroy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Griffith Switch,<\/strong>\u00a08:30 p.m. Saturday,\u00a0\u00a0Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Stone Relics<\/strong>\u00a0(classic rock\/country), 9 p.m. Saturday, Big’s Mayberry Tavern, 4677 Spring Valley Road, Lorena.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Homegrown Sunday with Kent Klaras,<\/strong>\u00a0noon,\u00a0Stumblin’ Jaxon,<\/strong>\u00a03 p.m., and\u00a0Sami Brown,<\/strong>\u00a06 p.m. Sunday, The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; free. Outdoor market runs 11 a.m.-3 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Texas Blues Train Jamz,<\/strong>\u00a0noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Waco Missions Club, 3316 J.J. Flewellen Road.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Joel Wood Band,<\/strong>\u00a04-7 p.m. Sunday,\u00a0\u00a0Playdium Pool, 200 Playdium Drive, West.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Michael Saldana’s acoustic jam and open mic,<\/strong>\u00a05-10 p.m. Sundays, Lakeside Bar & Live Music, 6605 Airport Road.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Soulful Sundays<\/strong>\u00a0(\u201970s-\u201980s-\u201990s R&B), 5-10 p.m. Sunday, Encore Rooftop Bar, 724 Austin Ave. (third floor of Waco Hippodrome).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Michael Saldana,<\/strong>\u00a08 p.m. Tuesdays, Rocky’s Roadhouse, 926 S. Lacy Drive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Stan Wilfong,<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Open mic jam night with Steve Dansby,<\/strong>\u00a08-11 p.m. Wednesdays, Last Chance Bar, 1200 New Dallas Highway, Bellmead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Open mic night<\/strong>,<\/strong>\u00a08-10 p.m. Wednesdays, Left Hook Lounge at Southpaw Ink, 7604 Woodway Drive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Upcoming<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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Bobby Dean & Timeless Country,<\/strong>\u00a0Boot Scootin\u2019 Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. Aug. 14, Waco Lions Den, 1716 N. 42nd St.; $6.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Darrell Ray,<\/strong>\u00a05:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Slow Rise on the Brazos, 1620 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lucas Jon Turner,<\/strong>\u00a08 p.m. Aug. 15, Freight, 1613 James Ave.; $5 and $10.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Darrell Ray,<\/strong>\u00a07 p.m. Aug. 16, Waco Ale, 806 Austin Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Heart of Texas Road Gang,<\/strong>\u00a07:30-10:30 p.m. Aug. 16, VFW Post 6008, 725 Sun Valley Blvd., Hewitt.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ryan Roberts,<\/strong>\u00a04-7 p.m. Aug. 17, Playdium Pool, 200 Playdium Drive, West.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Darrell Ray,<\/strong>\u00a06 p.m. Aug. 20, Tower Pizza on Lake Whitney.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bobby Dean & Timeless Country,<\/strong>\u00a06:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 20, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Zachary Hill,<\/strong>\u00a07 p.m. Aug. 22, Uncle Worm’s Texas Cuisine, 6500 N. 19th St.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Colton Hawkins,<\/strong>\u00a0Aug. 22, Mynar’s Bar, 121 E. Oak St., West.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Stephany Chavira and Cody Ellinger,<\/strong>\u00a09 a.m.-noon Aug. 23, Waco Downtown Farmers Market, 200 E. Bridge St.; free.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Megan Urby,<\/strong>\u00a07-10 p.m. Aug. 23, Union Grove, 8100 Woodway Drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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David Matthew Doran,<\/strong>\u00a04-7 p.m. Aug. 24, Playdium Pool, 200 Playdium Drive, West.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Glow party,<\/strong>\u00a010 p.m. Aug. 28, Freight, 1613 James Ave.; $10, find link via Freight social media.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Darrell Ray,<\/strong>\u00a07 p.m. Aug. 29, Parsons Marina at Lake Whitney, 287 Lofers Bend Park Road.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Heart of Texas Road Gang,<\/strong>\u00a07:30-10:30 p.m. Aug. 30, American Legion Post 121, 722 Leroy Parkway, Elm Mott.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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May Brothers,<\/strong>\u00a0Westfest, Aug. 31.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Colby Townley and Cody Ellinger,<\/strong>\u00a07-10 p.m. Sept. 5, Parsons Marina, Lake Whitney.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Darrell Ray,<\/strong>\u00a08 p.m. Sept. 5, Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Pat McKee Trio<\/strong>\u00a0(jazz), 7-9 p.m. Sept. 6, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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May Brothers,<\/strong>\u00a0The Yard, Hillsboro, Sept. 6.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bobby Dean & Timeless Country,<\/strong>\u00a0Boot Scootin\u2019 Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. Sept. 11, Waco Lions Den, 1716 N. 42nd St.; $6.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Greg Bashara and Evan Klaras<\/strong>\u00a0(jazz), 7-9 p.m. Sept. 13, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Texxas Trouble with Cody Ellinger,<\/strong>\u00a07 p.m. Sept. 13, Lobo Street Cantina, Laguna Park.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bobby Dean & Timeless Country,<\/strong>\u00a0Boot Scootin\u2019 Dance Club, 8-11 p.m. Sept. 13, The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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May Brothers,<\/strong>\u00a0Sept. 13, Elk Hall.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bobby Dean & Timeless Country,<\/strong>\u00a06:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Darrell Ray,<\/strong>\u00a08-11 p.m. Sept. 19, Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MACT singer-songwriter competition,<\/strong>\u00a07-10 p.m. Sept. 22, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Darrell Ray,<\/strong>\u00a08 p.m. Sept. 26,\u00a0Mynar’s Bar, 121 E. Oak St., West.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Darrell Ray,<\/strong>\u00a07 p.m. Sept. 27, Parsons Marina at Lake Whitney, 287 Lofers Bend Park Road.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Darrell Ray,<\/strong>\u00a08 p.m. Oct. 3, Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Pat McKee Trio<\/strong>\u00a0(jazz), 7-9 p.m. Oct. 4, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cole Simmons Memorial Scholarship Benefit,<\/strong>\u00a0Oct. 5, Wolf’s Sports Bar, West.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bobby Dean & Timeless Country,<\/strong>\u00a0Boot Scootin\u2019 Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. Oct. 9, Waco Lions Den, 1716 N. 42nd St.; $6.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Greg Bashara and Evan Klaras<\/strong>\u00a0(jazz), 7-9 p.m. Oct. 11, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Collin James Band,<\/strong>\u00a0Oct. 11, Papa Joe’s.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bobby Dean & Timeless Country,<\/strong>\u00a06:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Alexis McLaughlin,<\/strong>\u00a04-7 Oct. 17, Robinson Family Farm, Temple.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Buffalo Sons,<\/strong>\u00a08 p.m. Oct. 18, Freight, 1613 James Ave.; $5 and $10.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bobby Dean & Timeless Country,<\/strong>\u00a06-9 p.m. Oct. 23, Junction 36, Gatesville.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Darrell Ray,<\/strong>\u00a07 p.m. Oct. 31, Parsons Marina at Lake Whitney, 287 Lofers Bend Park Road.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cody Ellinger<\/strong>\u00a0(duo), 8-11 p.m. Oct. 31, Lobo Street Cantina, 395 State Highway 22, Laguna Park.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Pat McKee Trio<\/strong>\u00a0(jazz), 7-9 p.m. Nov. 1, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Darrell Ray,<\/strong>\u00a08 p.m. Nov. 7, Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Greg Bashara and Evan Klaras<\/strong>\u00a0(jazz), 7-9 p.m. Nov. 8, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bobby Dean & Timeless Country,<\/strong>\u00a0Boot Scootin\u2019 Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. Nov. 13, Waco Lions Den, 1716 N. 42nd St.; $6.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Claire Ruland and Cody Ellinger,<\/strong>\u00a07-10 p.m. Nov. 14, Parsons Marina.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Texxas Trouble with Cody Ellinger,<\/strong>\u00a07 p.m. Nov. 15, Waco Ale, 806 Austin Ave.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bobby Dean & Timeless Country,<\/strong>\u00a06:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Darrell Ray,<\/strong>\u00a07 p.m. Nov. 21, Parsons Marina at Lake Whitney, 287 Lofers Bend Park Road.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hannah Rose,<\/strong>\u00a08 p.m. Nov. 22, Freight, 1613 James Ave.; $5 and $10.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Darrell Ray,<\/strong>\u00a08 p.m. Dec. 5, Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Pat McKee Trio<\/strong>\u00a0(jazz), 7-9 p.m. Dec. 6, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bobby Dean & Timeless Country,<\/strong>\u00a0Boot Scootin\u2019 Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. Dec. 11, Waco Lions Den, 1716 N. 42nd St.; $6.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Greg Bashara and Evan Klaras<\/strong>\u00a0(jazz), 7-9 p.m. Dec. 13, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cody Ellinger<\/strong>\u00a0(duo), 7-10 p.m. Dec. 13, Lobo Street Cantina, 395 State Highway 22, Laguna Park.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bobby Dean & Timeless Country,<\/strong>\u00a06:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 17, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cody Ellinger<\/strong>\u00a0(duo), 7-10 p.m. Dec. 19, Parsons Marina.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Darrell Ray,<\/strong>\u00a07 p.m. Dec. 31, Parsons Marina at Lake Whitney, 287 Lofers Bend Park Road.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

On stage<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe Last Mediation of Christ\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0(table reading), Silent House Theatre Company fundraiser, 7-9 p.m. Thursday,\u00a0\u00a0Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $31 including appetizers and drink, $51 for couples, online at silenthousetheatre.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lip Sync Battle Royale,<\/strong>\u00a07-10 p.m. Friday,\u00a0\u00a0Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10 to compete, $5 to watch, online at paccwaco.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cAlong Came Joan (or Savin’ Sweet Stu’s Bacon)\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0(melodrama dinner theater), 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday\u00a0and 2:30 p.m. Sunday,\u00a0\u00a0Brazos Theatre, 7524 Bosque Blvd., Suite Q; $48.95 with dinner or $33.95 kids dinner, $28.95 show only, online at brazostheatre.com<\/a>.\u00a0Doors open 45 minutes before show. Pay-what-you-can performance, 7:30 p.m. Thursday;\u00a0\u00a0$5 and up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rhinestones & Revolvers,<\/strong>\u00a0Club Poison drag show, 9:30 p.m. Saturday,\u00a0\u00a0Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $15, online at paccwaco.com<\/a>.\u00a0Doors open at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Backwards Broadway\u00a0Cabaret<\/strong>\u00a0(musical showcase), Brazos Theatre and Waco Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Brazos Theatre, 7524 Bosque Blvd., Suite Q, and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16 and 2:30 p.m. Aug. 17, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; $20, online at wacocivictheatre.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Harry Potter live<\/strong>\u00a0(DnD-style improv comedy), 7-10:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Stand-up comedy night,<\/strong>\u00a08 p.m. Aug. 16, Brazos Theatre, 7524 Bosque Blvd., Suite Q; $18.50, online at brazostheatre.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cAlice by Heart,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Silent House Theatre Company, Aug. 22-31, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $26 and $31, online at\u00a0silenthousetheatre.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Waco Comedy Jam<\/strong>\u00a0(stand-up comedy), 6 p.m. Aug. 31, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $20-$35, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cTo Kill a Mockingbird,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Waco Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4, 6 and 11-13,\u00a0\u00a02:30 p.m. Sept. 6-7 and 13-14, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; $25 and $22, online at wacocivictheatre.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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PACC one-year anniversary celebration<\/strong>\u00a0(revue-style), 6-9 p.m. Sept. 6, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; details TBA.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Game of Thrones\u00a0live<\/strong>\u00a0(DnD-style improv comedy), 7-10:30 p.m. Sept. 12, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Worst Impressions live podcast recording with Erik Anderson, Mitchell Voorhies and Jennifer Ringer<\/strong>\u00a0(comedy\/storytelling), 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cTexas Comedies: Crash at Crush,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a06 p.m. Sept. 19-20, Lee Lockwood Library and Museum, 2801 W. Waco Drive; $30, online at historicwaco.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThe Woman in Black,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Waco Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26-27 and 2:30 p.m. Sept. 28, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; $22.50, online at wacocivictheatre.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Baylor New Play Initiative,<\/strong>\u00a0Baylor Theatre, Sept. 26-28, Mabee Theatre, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center at Baylor University; tickets on sale 9 a.m. Sept. 22 at baylor.edu\/theatre<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dungeons and Dragons live<\/strong>\u00a0(improv comedy), Sept. 2025, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; details TBA.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cHouse of Frankenstein,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Silent House Theatre Company, Oct. 2025; details TBA.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cSerial Bowls: A Halloween Farce,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Central Texas Homeschool Theater Club, fall 2025; details TBA.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cCotton King’s Demise\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0(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<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence tour<\/strong>\u00a0(stand-up comedy), 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3, Foster Pavilion, 650 S. University Parks Drive; $77-$105, online at baylor.edu\/fosterevents<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Magic Hunks<\/strong>\u00a0(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.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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BurlesqueMania,<\/strong>\u00a0Mod Ministry, 7 p.m. Oct. 11, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $13 in advance at paccwaco.com<\/a>, $20 at the door.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jesse Payton: Couples Therapy<\/strong>\u00a0(stand-up comedy), 8 p.m. Oct. 11, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $25-$60, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cLittle Women,<\/strong>\u201d\u00a0Baylor Theatre, Oct. 15-26, Jones Theatre, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center at Baylor University; tickets on sale 9 a.m. Oct. 1 at baylor.edu\/theatre<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cScared Silly,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Prosper Youth Theatre, Oct. 16-19, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; tickets TBA, online at paccwaco.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThe Snow Queen,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Waco Civic Theatre youth theater,\u00a0Oct. 17-19, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; details TBA.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A Life With Ghosts with Steve Gonsalves<\/strong>\u00a0(“Ghost Hunters”https:\/\/wacotrib.com\/”Ghost Nation”), 7 p.m. Oct. 23, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $28-$149, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com<\/a>.\u00a0Doors open at 6:30.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Chris D’Elia<\/strong>\u00a0(stand-up comedy), 7 p.m. Oct. 25, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $49.50-$29.50, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lord of the Rings live<\/strong>\u00a0(DnD-style improv comedy), Oct. 25, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; details TBA.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cFrozen: The Musical,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Waco 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; $22.50, online at wacocivictheatre.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bored Teachers<\/strong>\u00a0(stand-up comedy),\u00a0The Struggle is Real Comedy Tour,\u00a07:30 p.m. Nov. 8, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $45-$75, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cElf Jr.,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Prosper Youth Theatre, Nov. 20-23, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; tickets TBA, online at paccwaco.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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William Lee Martin<\/strong>\u00a0(stand-up comedy), The Funny Life Tour, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $25-$49, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201c<\/strong>R.U.R.: Rossum’s Universal Robots,\u201d<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0Baylor Theatre, Dec. 2-7, Mabee Theatre, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center at Baylor University; tickets on sale 9 a.m. Nov. 18 at baylor.edu\/theatre<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cEvery Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some),\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Waco 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; $22.50, online at wacocivictheatre.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cChristmas in the Land of Oz,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Waco Civic Theatre youth theater, Dec. 19-21, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; details TBA.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“Songs For a New World” and “A Grand Night for Singing,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Waco Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16-17 and 23, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 18 and 24, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; $22.50, online at wacocivictheatre.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201c9 to 5,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Waco 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; $22.50, online at wacocivictheatre.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cAlice by Heart,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Baylor Theatre, Feb. 18-March 1, Mabee Theatre, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center at Baylor University; tickets on sale 9 a.m. Feb. 4 at baylor.edu\/theatre<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cDear Edwina,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Waco 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; $22.50, online at wacocivictheatre.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cGod of Carnage,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Waco Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. March 21 and 27, 2:30 p.m. March 22 and 28, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; $22.50, online at wacocivictheatre.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThe Odd Couple (female version),\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Waco 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; $22.50, online at wacocivictheatre.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cSee How They Run,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Baylor Theatre, April 15-19, Jones Theatre, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center at Baylor University; tickets on sale 9 a.m. March 31 at baylor.edu\/theatre<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cAn Enemy of the People,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Baylor Theatre, April 28-May 3, Mabee Theatre, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center at Baylor University; tickets on sale 9 a.m. April 13 at baylor.edu\/theatre<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThe Taming of Shrew,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Waco Civic Theatre, May 1-3, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; details TBA.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cKiss Me, Kate,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Waco 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; $22.50, online at wacocivictheatre.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“Hook and Pan: An Origin Story,”<\/strong>\u00a0Central Texas Homeschool Theater Club, 6:45 p.m. May 29 and 5 p.m. May 30; details TBA.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Arts<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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\u201cFrom Here to Obscurity,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0group exhibition with\u00a0Robbie Austin, Jack Bowers<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Ken Rohleder<\/strong>, opening reception 6-8 p.m. Saturday,\u00a0\u00a0Washington Gallery, 715 Washington Ave. Free. Exhibition runs through Sept. 28.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cSouthern & Queer, Still Here,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0community panel discussion and art exhibit, 8 p.m. Saturday,\u00a0\u00a0Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave. Hosted by Waco Pride Network and PSL Waco.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Creative Waco ArtPrenticeship exhibition,<\/strong>\u00a06 p.m. Aug. 16, Washington Gallery, 715 Washington Ave. Free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rolando Diaz exhibit,<\/strong>\u00a0through Sept. 18, Falcon & Owl, 210 S. Fifth St. Free. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cA New Language: Salvatore Meo\u2019s Found Object Assemblages,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0through Nov. 2, Martin Museum of Art, Baylor University’s Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center. Free. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Debbie Lee Carlson: \u201cThreads of Transformation,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0through Dec. 7, Martin Museum of Art, Baylor University’s Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center. Free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lecture by art historian Heidi J. Hornik,<\/strong>\u00a04-5:30 p.m. Sept. 12, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center, Room 149, on Baylor University campus; free.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Flora Cameron Crichton Gallery opening celebration,<\/strong>\u00a06-9 p.m. Sept. 13, Art Center Waco, 701 S. Eighth St.; $250, online at artcenterwaco.org\/events<\/a>. Cocktail attire for patrons-only event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Art on Elm,<\/strong>\u00a0Cultural Arts of Waco, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 20, Bridge Street Plaza, 200 E. Bridge St.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Laura Clay and Cade Kegerreis,<\/strong>\u00a0dual exhibition, opens Sept. 20, Washington Gallery, 715 Washington Ave. Free.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Waco Cultural Arts Fest,<\/strong>\u00a0fall 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Pop-up art days,<\/strong>\u00a0Cultural Arts of Waco, fall 2025, ArtPlace, 418 Elm Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lynn Ferris exhibition and live demonstration,<\/strong>\u00a0Central Texas Watercolor Society, location TBA, 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 27; $10.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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D\u00eda de los Muertos celebration,<\/strong>\u00a0“\u00c1rbol de la vida” (Tree of Life), Oct. 30-Nov. 3, ArtPlace, 418 Elm Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Art as Worship opening gala: \u201cAncestors,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a06:30-9 p.m. Nov. 15, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 800 N. New Road.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Austin Avenue Art Fair,<\/strong>\u00a0Nov. 22-23, Hotel Herringbone, 319 S. Fourth St. Includes\u00a0Art Walk of Waco,<\/strong>\u00a0Nov. 22, Washington Gallery, 715 Washington Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Etc.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Da\u2019 Shack Farmer\u2019s Market,<\/strong>\u00a02-6 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, 925 Houston St.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bridge Street Farmers Market,<\/strong>\u00a05-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Bridge Street Plaza, 200 E. Bridge St.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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West Fair & Rodeo with live music by Heart of Texas Road Gang and May Brothers,<\/strong>\u00a0Friday-Saturday,\u00a0\u00a0West Fair & Rodeo grounds; $20, ages 10 and under free.\u00a0Rodeo parade,<\/strong>\u00a010 a.m. Saturday.\u00a0Bull Fest of West,<\/strong>\u00a07:30 p.m. Thursday;\u00a0\u00a0$20.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Big Binky’s Family Day BBQ Back-to-School Drive-Thru Giveaway,<\/strong>\u00a01 p.m. Saturday, Oscar DuConge Park, 1504 J.J. Flewellen Road; free. Car lineup begins at noon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Open mic night<\/strong>\u00a0(poetry\/music\/dance\/art), 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays, Thrst Coffee Shop, 1500 Colcord Ave.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Open mic comedy night,<\/strong>\u00a08-9:30 p.m. Aug. 14, Southern Roots Brewing, 217 N. Eighth St. Signups begin at 7:30.\u00a0Second Thursday of the month.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Eastside Market,<\/strong>\u00a06-9 p.m. Aug. 16, Brotherwell Brewing, 400 E. Bridge St.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Master of Puppets,<\/strong>\u00a0HOT Pro Wrestling, 6 p.m. Aug. 17, Waco Lions Den, 1716 N. 42nd St.; $20-$35, online at hotprowrestling.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Book lecture and signing with Stephen Sloan, Lois E. Meyers and Michelle Holland<\/strong>\u00a0(“Tattooed on My Soul”), 6 p.m. Aug. 21, Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Book discussion and signing by authors and documentary filmmakers Jay and Chrissy Kleberg<\/strong>\u00a0(“Chasing the Tide”), 7-8 p.m. Aug. 21, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; $50 and $40 with signed book, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Westfest with Brave Combo, Czech and Then Some, Moravians, May Brothers and others,<\/strong>\u00a0Aug. 30-31, West Fair & Rodeo grounds; $18, $5 children ages 6-12, free under age 6. Parking fees TBA.\u00a0Friday night preview party with Jon Wolfe and Aaron Watson,<\/strong>\u00a0Aug 29; $25 and $5.\u00a0Sunday shutdown party with Sunny Sauceda and Kolby Cooper,<\/strong>\u00a0Aug. 31.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Book discussion and signing with Rebecca Ross<\/strong>\u00a0(“Wild Reverence”) and\u00a0Isabel Iba\u00f1ez,<\/strong>\u00a06-9 p.m. Sept. 3, Anthem Stories, 800 Austin Ave.; free, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lecture on \u201cReligion in the Lands That Became America\u201d by Thomas A. Tweed,<\/strong>\u00a03:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 10, Armstrong Browning Library on Baylor University campus; free.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Panel discussion and Q&A on \u201cChristian Feminisms: Faith, Gender, and Justice,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a03:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 11, Draper Academic Building, Room 152, on Baylor University campus; free. Featuring Baylor faculty members\u00a0Andrea Turpin, Gia. M. Chevis, Emilie Cunningham and Cynthia Shafer-Elliott<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Beth Allison Barr.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A Conversation with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh,<\/strong>\u00a0Ken Starr Lecture Series, 7 p.m. Sept. 11, The Highlands gym at McLennan Community College; free, reserve tickets at kenstarrlectureseries.eventbrite.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Waco Margarita Festival,<\/strong>\u00a0noon-6 p.m. Sept. 20, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“Castle Builder” exhibit opening,<\/strong>\u00a01 p.m. Sept. 21, Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cCats & Dogs,\u201d<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>through Sept. 1, Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive. $10, $9 seniors\/students, $8 children 2-12, children under 2 free.\u00a0Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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39th annual Brazos Forum,<\/strong>\u00a0“Innovation and Artistry,” 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive; $75 for first-time attendees, $95 members, $135 non-members, online at brazosforum.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Book discussion and signing with Holly Black<\/strong>\u00a0(“Thief of Night”), 6-8 p.m. Sept. 27, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $40 or $75 including books, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Megabrawl \u201925,<\/strong>\u00a0HOT Pro Wrestling, 6 p.m. Sept. 28, Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave.; tickets TBA, online at hotprowrestling.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Food experience at Earle-Harrison House,<\/strong>\u00a0Historic Waco, Sept. 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Deaths and Legends of Waco,<\/strong>\u00a0Oct. 2025, Historic Waco.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Nightmare on 42nd Street,<\/strong>\u00a0HOT Pro Wrestling, 6 p.m. Oct. 19, Waco Lions Den, 1716 N. 42nd St.; tickets TBA, online at hotprowrestling.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Silobration,<\/strong>\u00a0Oct. 23-25, Magnolia Market, 601 Webster Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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PumpkinFest,<\/strong>\u00a0Oct. 25, Wilbert Austin Sr. Park, 401 Hood St.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dia de los Muertos ofrenda,<\/strong>\u00a0Oct. 30-Nov. 5, ArtPlace, 418 Elm Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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D\u00eda de los Muertos parade,<\/strong>\u00a0fall 2025, downtown Waco.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Superclash,<\/strong>\u00a0HOT Pro Wrestling, 6 p.m. Nov. 16, Mexia Civic Center, 101 N. McKinney St., Mexia; tickets TBA, online at hotprowrestling.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Parade of historic homes on\u00a0Austin Avenue,<\/strong>\u00a0Historic Waco, Nov. 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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{254} DanceFest,<\/strong>\u00a0January 2026, Ball Performing Arts Center, McLennan Community College.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Museums\/Zoo<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Cameron Park Zoo,<\/strong>\u00a01701 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum,<\/strong>\u00a0100 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Mayborn Museum,<\/strong>\u00a01300 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dr Pepper Museum and Free Enterprise Institute,<\/strong>\u00a0300 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Historic Waco Foundation house tours,<\/strong>\u00a0East 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Waco Mammoth National Monument,<\/strong>\u00a06220 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Texas Sports Hall of Fame,<\/strong>\u00a01108 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Movies<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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First-run films playing at\u00a0AMC Galaxy 16<\/a>\u00a0are\u00a0\u201cFreakier Friday,\u201d\u00a0\u201cStrange Harvest,\u201d\u00a0\u201cSketch,\u201d\u00a0\u201cWeapons,\u201d\u00a0\u201cThe Bad Guys 2,\u201d\u00a0\u201cThe Naked Gun,\u201d\u00a0\u201cTogether,\u201d \u201cThe Fantastic Four: First Steps,\u201d\u00a0\u201cSuperman,\u201d\u00a0\u201cJurassic World Rebirth,\u201d\u00a0\u201cF1\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0\u201cSmurfs.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Playing at\u00a0Cinemark Waco<\/a>\u00a0are\u00a0\u201cFreakier Friday,\u201d\u00a0\u201cSketch,\u201d\u00a0\u201cWeapons,\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u201cThe Bad Guys 2,\u201d\u00a0\u201cThe Naked Gun,\u201d\u00a0\u201cTogether,\u201d\u00a0\u201cThe Fantastic Four: First Steps,\u201d\u00a0\u201cSuperman,\u201d\u00a0\u201cJurassic World Rebirth,\u201d\u00a0\u201cF1\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0\u201cI Know What You Did Last Summer.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cOur Texas, Our Future\u201d docuseries,<\/strong>\u00a06:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 20, Waco-McLennan County Central Library, 1717 Austin Ave.; free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Organist Jason Roberts,\u00a0<\/strong>live accompaniment to\u00a0\u201cThe Gold Rush,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0 4 p.m. Aug. 24, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 305 N. 30th St.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cAction USA,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Waco Movie Club screening with movie cast and crew in attendance, 7:30-10 p.m. Aug. 29, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $12, online at wacoindie.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Waco Symphony Orchestra: “Home Alone” in concert with Youth Chorus of Central Texas and Central Texas Choral Society,<\/strong>\u00a02 p.m. Nov. 30, Baylor University’s Waco Hall; tickets on sale Aug. 18 at wacosymphony.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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