Waco-area concerts, music, theater, arts and more

SOLD OUT: James Dupré: Randy Travis — The More Life Tour, 7:30 p.m. Thursday,  Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.

Waco Symphony Orchestra: “Made in America” with violinist Anne Akiko Meyers (Barber’s Violin Concerto, Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, Dvorak’s Carnival Overture), 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Waco Hall at Baylor University; $8-$80, online at wacosymphony.com. Pre-concert talk with Lawrence Loh, 6:40-7:10 p.m., Recital Hall II.

Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo, Thursday-Oct. 12, Extraco Events Center, 4601 Bosque Blvd., with concerts by Midland with Jade Eagleson, Oct. 3; Randy Houser with Neal McCoy, Oct. 4; Keith Nieto, Oct. 5; Cupid with Chalie Boy, Silas D and Jeter Jones, Oct. 8; Huser Brothers with Wynn Williams, Oct. 9; Sawyer Brown with Walker Montgomery, Oct. 10; Justin Moore with Chad Miller & the Good Fortune, Oct. 11; La Maquinaria Norteña, Oct. 12; tickets $15 per day, online at hotfair.com.

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

Pat Byrne, 8 p.m. Friday,  Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.; $20, online at texasmusiccafe.org.

Dexter and the Moonrocks, 8:30 p.m. Friday,  The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $30, online at stubwire.com.

Callum Kerr, 8:30 p.m. Saturday,  The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $24.75, online at stubwire.com.

Central Texas Soul Fest, noon-11:30 p.m. Wednesday,  MLK Festival Grounds, 301 S. Fourth St., Temple; $60.54, online at eventbrite.com.

Light Crust Doughboys (Western swing), 7 p.m. Wednesday,  Hill College Vara Martin Daniel Performing Arts Center, Hillsboro; free.

Baylor Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday,  Jones Concert Hall, McCrary Music Building on Baylor University campus; free.

10 Years, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday,  The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $28.75 and $39.50, online at stubwire.com.

“Places and Spaces” songwriter series with Danny Coleman, Hope MacGregor and Gabe Choate, 8-10 p.m. Oct. 9, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.; $10, online at texasmusiccafe.org. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Waco’s Heaviest Show with Glass Grinder, Dog Bite, Basement Burial, Ammo for my Arsenal and Stillhouse, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 10, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com.

The Sinatra Experience with Dave Halston, 7 p.m. Oct. 10, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $30-$60, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.

Americana acoustic showcase with Tommy Kruger, Towne Adams and Jackie Darlene, 8 p.m. Oct. 10, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.; $10, online at texasmusiccafe.org.

Diamond Rio with Voth, 8 p.m. Oct. 10, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $41 and $52, online at stubwire.com.

Mics With Benefits Showcase featuring Broke LJ, J. Snider, Megan Urby, Alton Ray, and Mark McCallister and Zachary Hill, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 11, Tipsy Lion Bar & Grill, 128 N. Main St., West.

Sam Riggs, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 11, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $19.50 and $30.

Autumnfest with Rick Trevino, Kin Faux, Allan Peterson, Jennifer Neal, Stolen Whiskey (Chris Stapleton tribute) and magician Eric Fletcher, 8-11 p.m. Oct. 11, courthouse square, Hillsboro.

H.O.T. Beats Vol. 2 with Kutz, Rckstdy, Tomi Tonics and Flex Aces (EDM), 10 p.m. Oct. 11, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10 in advance online at paccwaco.com, $15 at the door.

Olivier Latry, organist of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, Baylor University’s Jones Concert Hall, McCrary Music Building. 

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.

Baylor Wind Ensemble, “Time Travel,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16, Jones Concert Hall, McCrary Music Building on Baylor University campus; free.

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

Baylor A Cappella & Concert Choir, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17, Jones Concert Hall, McCrary Music Building on Baylor University campus; free.

Randall King, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 17, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $24.75 and $35.50.

Mark Kiernan and the Cosmic Western, Oct. 17, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.; $10, online at texasmusiccafe.org.

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.

Ronnie and the Redwoods with Towne Adams (Americana), 8 p.m. Oct. 18, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.; $20, online at texasmusiccafe.org.

Holly Tucker, 8 p.m. Oct. 18, The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; $10, online at thewillofwaco.com.

Bottomland, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 18, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $24.75 and $35.50.

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.

Oktoberfest, Oct. 18, courthouse square, Hillsboro.

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

Baylor Campus Orchestra & Symphonic Band, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Jones Concert Hall, McCrary Music Building on Baylor University campus; free.

Baylor Trombone Choir, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Roxy Grove Hall.

Tucker Wetmore with Kaitlin Butts, 7 p.m. Oct. 23, Foster Pavilion, 650 S. University Parks Drive; $38-$89, online at baylor.edu/fosterevents.

“A Night at the Opera” with 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.

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

Baylor Bella Voce & Chamber Singers, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24, Roxy Grove Hall.

Little Joe y La Familia, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 24, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $30 and $41.

Kurt Allen Band (blues-rock), Oct. 24, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.; $15, online at texasmusiccafe.org.

SOLD OUT: Needtobreathe with Emma Nissen, Silobration, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Magnolia Market, 601 Webster Ave..

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.

Logan Ryan, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 25, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $19.50 and $30.

Lee Roy Parnell, Texas Troubadour Songwriter Classic, Oct. 25, Bosque Arts Center, 215 S. College Hill Drive, Clifton. Details TBA.

Waco Jazz Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College; free.

Baylor Men & Women’s Choirs, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Jones Concert Hall, McCrary Music Building on Baylor University campus; free.

Ricky Chilton, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 29, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $19.50 and $30.

United States Air Force Band of the West Jazz Band, 7 p.m. Oct. 30, Hill College Vara Martin Daniel Performing Arts Center, Hillsboro; free.

FacJazz, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30, Music and Theatre Arts Building at McLennan Community College; free.

Baylor New Music Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30, Jones Concert Hall, McCrary Music Building on Baylor University campus; free.

Halloween Organ Concert, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Jones Concert Hall, McCrary Music Building on Baylor University campus; free.

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

MACT Music & Arts Festival with Ghosts of Hill County, Jenn Ford and others, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 1, Barrow Brewing, 1087 Royal St., Salado; free.

Waco Symphony Orchestra: “From Bernstein to Copland” with harpist Emily Levin, Bernstein’s On the Town, Copland’s Appalachian Spring and Polina Nazaykinskaya’s Elegy XXII, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6, Waco Hall at Baylor University; $8-$80, online at wacosymphony.com.

Camp Fimfo Concert Series with Braxton Keith, Tracy Byrd, Chandler Pearson, Dillon Carmichael and others, Nov. 7-8, Camp Fimfo, 100 Chickadee Lane; $34 per day or $59 both days, online at campfimfocampout.com.

Listeso String Quartet candlelight concert featuring the music of Queen, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7, or Coldplay and Imagine Dragons, 8:45 p.m. Nov. 7, Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive; $32-$58, online at feverup.com.

Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas with Rick Schuler, 7 p.m. Nov. 7, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $55, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.

Bayker Blankenship with Zach John King, 8:30 p.m. Nov. 7, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $20.50 and $31.

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.

“The Revival” featuring The War & Treaty, Waco Foundation fundraiser benefiting The Cove, 8 p.m. Nov. 8, Magnolia Press patio, 418 S. Eighth St.; $100, online at wacofoundation.org.

Blue Sundown, 8 p.m. Nov. 8, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.; $15, online at texasmusiccafe.org. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Project Pat, The Redemption Tour, 7 p.m. Nov. 13, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $46.50 and $57.

Queen of the Night: A Whitney Houston Tribute with Amanda Cole, 7 p.m. Nov. 14, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $25-$60, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.

William Beckmann, 8:30 p.m. Nov. 14, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $24.75 and $35.50.

Giovannie and the Hired Guns, 8:30 p.m. Nov. 15, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $30 and $41.

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

Dana Cooper, 8 p.m. Nov. 19, Texas Music Cafe, 110 S. Sixth St.; $15, online at texasmusiccafe.org. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Eclipse: A Tribute to Journey, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $30-$45, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

That Mexican O.T. with Drodi and RnB Fo3 Mob, 8:30 p.m. Nov. 21, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $47.50 and $58.

Heart of Waco Fun Fest with Chris Low, Jonna Mae, Sloppy Joe Trio, Gordon Pyle, Johnny Joe Ramos, Leaf Vxllage, Zachary Hill, DJ Precyse and DJ Texas T, noon-11 p.m. Nov. 22, Bridge Street Plaza, 200 E. Bridge St.

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 with Youth Chorus of Central Texas and Central Texas Choral Society, 2 p.m. Nov. 30, Waco Hall at Baylor University; $29-$95, online at wacosymphony.com.

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.

Highlander Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College; free.

Briscoe, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 5, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $24.75 and $35.50.

A Holly Jolly Christmas with Holly Tucker, 7 p.m. Dec. 6, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $10-$35, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com. Doors open at 6:15 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.

Kevin Fowler, Cindy Walker Foundation fundraiser, Dec. 6; details TBA.

Waco Jazz Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College; free.

Waco Community Band, “A Christmas Celebration,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College; free.

Safe TV Channel Changer (8 bands), 6-10 p.m. Dec. 12, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $8 online at paccwaco.com, $10 at the door.

Eli Young Band, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 13, The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St.; $41 and $52.

“The Nutcracker,” Waco Symphony Orchestra with Ballet Frontier, 2 p.m. Dec. 14, Waco Hall at Baylor University; $25-$90, online at wacosymphony.com.

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

Listeso String Quartet candlelight concert featuring Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons,” 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8, or Adele, 8:45 p.m. Jan. 8, Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive; $32-$56, online at feverup.com.

Waco Symphony Orchestra with pianist Aristo Sham (Van Cliburn Piano Competition gold medalist), Brahms First Piano Concerto, Tchaikovsky’s Sixth 6th Symphony, Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22, Waco Hall at Baylor University; $8-$80, online at wacosymphony.com.

Central Texas Choral Society: “Passport,” Elaine Hagenberg’s “Illuminare,” Feb. 9, Woodway First United Methodist Church, 21000 Woodway Drive.

Waco Community Band, 7:30 p.m. March 3, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College; free.

Waco Symphony Orchestra: “Stellar, Sterling and Beethoven 5” with cellist Sterling Elliott, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, Shawn Okpebholo’s Stellar Fanfare Prelude for Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. March 19, Waco Hall at Baylor University; $8-$80, online at wacosymphony.com.

Waco Symphony Orchestra, “An Emerald City Evening: ‘Wicked’ and All-Time Broadway Favorites” with soloists Mamie Parris, Shayna Steele and Nathaniel Hackmann, 7:30 p.m. April 16, Waco Hall at Baylor University; $8-$80, online at wacosymphony.com.

Waco Community Band, 7:30 p.m. May 5, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College; free.

Waco Community Band and Central Texas Choral Society, 7:30 p.m. June 9, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College.

Legacy Rhythm Festival honoring Classie Ballou, June 19-21, 2026.

Central Texas Choral Society, national square dance convention, June 26, Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave.

Waco Community Band, Fourth on the Brazos, July 4, Touchdown Alley at McLane Stadium 1001 S. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.; free.

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

T-Ro and Johnnie Duo, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp, 4671 S. Jack Kultgen Expressway.

Heart of Texas Road Gang, 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.

Strutton & Dutton Duo, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp, 4671 S. Jack Kultgen Expressway.

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

Mark McCallister and Zachary Hill, 6-8 p.m. Friday,  Slow Rise on the Brazos, 1620 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

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

Claire Ruland (jazz), 7-9 p.m. Friday,  Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.

Steve Dansby, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Camp Fimfo, 100 Chickadee Lane.

“Piano Man” Russell Boyd, 7-10 p.m. Friday, Tipsy Lion Bar & Grill, 128 N. Main St.; $5 cover.

Brian Brown, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Lounge ’93, 5400 Crosslake Parkway, Suite 400.

Andrew Still (piano), Friday, Red Herring at Hotel Herringbone, 319 S. Fourth St.

Sotero & Thomas, Friday, Twisted Sisters Patio Bar, 115 Mary Ave.

Chris Perez, Friday, Aquilla VFD, 201 Treadwell, Aquilla.

Texas Heatwave Band, 8 p.m. Friday,  The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; $5 cover.

Out Loud, 8-11 p.m. Friday,  Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.

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

Road Trippin’, 2 p.m. Saturday,  The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; free.

Cen-Tex Country Band, 2-6 p.m. Saturdays, Rocky’s Roadhouse, 926 S. Lacy Drive.

Lil’ Foster Blues & Jazz Band, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp, 4671 S. Jack Kultgen Expressway.

Ronnita Carridine, 6-8 p.m., and Southern Soul Night kickoff party with DJ Precyse and Go DJ Batman, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Marie’s Wine Bar, 723 Austin Ave.

Pat McKee Trio (jazz), 7-9 p.m. Saturday,  Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.

Smoke & Strings with Jay Tinney and Mason Lively, 7 p.m. Saturday,  The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; $10 in advance at thewillofwaco.com, $15 at the door, $360 for VIP dinner for four.

Towne Adams, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Tipsy Lion Bar & Grill, 128 N. Main St., West.

Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, Lobo Street Cantina, 395 State Highway 22, Laguna Park.

Stephany Chavira and Cody Ellinger, 7-10 p.m. Saturday,  Parsons Marina, Lake Whitney.

Chris Perez and Ronnie Glenn, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Tower Pizza on Lake Whitney, 235 County Rd 1768, Clifton.

Heart of Texas Road Gang, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday,  Hewitt VFW Post 6008, 725 Sun Valley Blvd.

Johnny Joe Ramos & Tha Band, 8 p.m. Saturday,  JRG’s Bar & Grill, 1601 S. 29th St.

Zachary Hill & Mark McCallister, 8 p.m. Saturday,  Freight, 1613 James Ave.

Sundae Drivers, 8-11 p.m. Saturday,  The Yard, 107 E. Elm St., Hillsboro.

Cody Culp, 8 p.m. Saturday, 308 Tavern, 207 E. Commerce St., Leroy.

Magic Mouth, Saturday, Twisted Sisters Patio Bar, 115 Mary Ave.

Cole Simmons Memorial Scholarship benefit, 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sunday,  Wolf’s Sports Bar, West.

Homegrown Sunday with Lucas Jon Turner, noon, Kent Klaras, 2 p.m., and Trevor Hickok, 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, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road.

Open mic night with Michael Saldana, 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Lakeside Bar & Live Music, 6605 Airport 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 night, 8-10 p.m. Wednesdays, Left Hook Lounge at Southpaw Ink, 7604 Woodway Drive.

Darrell Ray, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road.

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

Darrell Ray, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 10, Slow Rise on the Brazos.

Colin Dexter, 8-11 p.m. Oct. 10, Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.

Neon Whiskey, 8 p.m. Oct. 10, Wolf’s Sports Bar, 116 E. Oak St., West.

Shade Acoustic, 2 p.m. Oct. 11, The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; free.

Greg Bashara and Evan Klaras (jazz), 7-9 p.m. Oct. 11, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St.

Heart of Texas Road Gang, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Oct. 11, American Legion Post 121, 722 Leroy Parkway, Elm Mott.

Griffith Switch, 8 p.m. Oct. 11, Erler’s Texas Tavern, Hubbard.

Collin James Band, Oct. 11, Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.

Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. Oct. 11, 308 Tavern, 207 E. Commerce St., Leroy.

Michael Saldana, Oct. 11, Union Grove, 8100 Woodway Drive.

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

Midnight Mustangs, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. Oct. 2, Waco Lions Den, 1716 N. 42nd St.; $6.

Alexis McLaughlin, 4-7 Oct. 17, Robinson Family Farm, Temple.

Collin James with Cody Ellinger, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 17, Camp Fimfo, 100 Chickadee Lane.

Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. Oct. 17, Encore Rooftop Bar, 724 Austin Ave. (in Waco Hippodrome).

Brian Brown Trio, 8-11 p.m. Oct. 17, Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.

Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. Oct. 18, Waco Ale Co., 806 Austin Ave.

Stan Wilfong, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 18, Tipsy Lion Bar & Grill, West.

Heart of Texas Road Gang, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 18, Doug and Pauline’s Party Barn, 409 W. Central. Golinda.

Buffalo Sons, 8 p.m. Oct. 18, Freight, 1613 James Ave.; $5 and $10.

Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 23, Junction 36, Gatesville.

Johnny Bustamante, 8-11 p.m. Oct. 24, Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.

Hannah Rose, 8 p.m. Oct. 24, Freight, 1613 James Ave.; $5 and $10.

Out Loud, 8 p.m. Oct. 24, The Will House, 5984 N. State Highway 6, Speegleville; free.

Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. Oct. 24, Mynar’s Bar, 121 E. Oak St., West.

Lucas Jon Turner, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 25, Union Grove, 8100 Woodway Drive.

Mike Morgan and Shawn Pittman, 8-11 p.m. Oct. 25, The Yard, 107 E. Elm St., Hillsboro.

Darrell Ray, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 25, Camp Fimfo, 1000 Chickadee Lane.

Billy Joe Shaver statue unveiling, 5 p.m. Oct. 28, Corscicana.

Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. Oct. 31, Parsons Marina at Lake Whitney, 287 Lofers Bend Park Road.

Rave to the Grave (EDM), 8 p.m. Oct. 31, Brotherwell Brewing, 400 E. Bridge St.

Max & Lynette band, 8-11 p.m. Oct. 31, Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.

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.

Darrell Ray, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 3, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road.

Johnny Bustamante, 8-11 p.m. Nov. 7, Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.

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.

Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. Nov. 8, Waco Ale Co., 806 Austin Ave.

Griffith Switch, 8 p.m. Nov. 8, Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.

Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. Nov. 13, Waco Lions Den, 1716 N. 42nd St.; $6.

Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. Nov. 14, Uncle Worm’s Texas Cuisine, 6500 N. 19th St.

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

Colin Dexter, 8-11 p.m. Nov. 14, Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.

Stan Wilfong, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 15, Waco Downtown Farmers Market, 200 E. Bridge St.

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

Zachary Hill & Mark McCallister, 8 p.m. Nov. 15, Freight, 1613 James 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.

Colin Dexter, 8-11 p.m. Nov. 21, Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.

Hannah Rose, 8 p.m. Nov. 22, Freight, 1613 James Ave.; $5 and $10.

Darrell Ray, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 28, Slow Rise on the Brazos.

Darrell Ray, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Taqueria Mexicano Grill No. 15, 10207 China Spring Road.

Out Loud, 8-11 p.m. Dec. 5, Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.

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.

Griffith Switch, 8 p.m. Dec. 6, Waco Missions Club, 3116 J.J. Flewellen Road.

Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, Boot Scootin’ Dance Club, 7-9:15 p.m. Dec. 11, Waco Lions Den, 1716 N. 42nd St.; $6.

Colin Dexter, 8-11 p.m. Dec. 12, Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.

Darrell Ray, 8 p.m. Dec. 12, Mynar’s Bar, 121 E. Oak St., West.

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.

Max & Lynette band, 8-11 p.m. Dec. 19, Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 N. Valley Mills Drive.

Darrell Ray, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 20, Slow Rise on the Brazos.

Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. Dec. 27, Waco Ale Co., 806 Austin Ave.

Southern Junction Band, 8 p.m. Dec. 27, Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon, 1505 N. Frontage Road, Lorena.

Cody Ellinger (duo), Dec. 27, Lobo Street Cantina.

Darrell Ray, 7 p.m. Dec. 31, Parsons Marina at Lake Whitney, 287 Lofers Bend Park Road.

“Cotton King’s Demise” (murder mystery), 6-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday,  Pape Event Center at Earle-Harrison House, 1705 N. Fifth St.; $30 includes appetizers and drinks, online at historicwaco.org.

PACC Variety & Magic Show with Professor Pendark, 7 p.m. (rated PG) and 9 p.m. (rated R) Friday,  Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com.

Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence tour (stand-up comedy), 7:30 p.m. Friday,  Foster Pavilion, 650 S. University Parks Drive; $77-$105, parking $25-$50, online at baylor.edu/fosterevents.

“Four Old Broads on the High Seas” (dinner theater), 6:30 p.m. Saturday,  2 p.m. Sunday,  7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11, Bosque Arts Center, 215 S. College Hill Drive, Clifton; $45, online at bosqueartscenter.com.

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

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

“The Love of Three Oranges,” McLennan Opera, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9-11 and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 12, Music and Theatre Arts Building at McLennan Community College; $10 and $8, email [email protected] or call 254-299-8200.

BurlesqueMania, Mod Ministry, 7 p.m. Oct. 11, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $13 in advance at paccwaco.com, $20 at the door.

Jesse Peyton: Couples Therapy (stand-up comedy), 8 p.m. Oct. 11, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $25-$60, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.

Claws Out Comedy Show, 8 p.m. Oct. 11, Brazos Theatre, 7524 Bosque Blvd., Suite Q; $25.50, online at brazostheatre.ludus.com.

“Little Women,” Baylor Theatre, Oct. 15-26, Jones Theatre, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center at Baylor University; $25, online at baylor.edu/theatre.

Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy (storytelling), 6, 8 and 10 p.m. Oct. 16, and noon 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 p.m. Oct. 18, Anthem Stories, 800 Austin Ave.; $55, online at feverup.com.

“Scared Silly,” Prosper Youth Theatre, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 16 and 2-4 p.m. Oct. 17-19, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $15, online at paccwaco.com.

“Peter and the Starcatcher,” Waco High Theatre, 7 p.m. Oct. 16-18 and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 18.

“The Snow Queen,” Waco Civic Theatre youth theater, 7 p.m. Oct. 16-18; 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Oct. 17; 2 and 5 p.m. Oct. 19, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; $15, online at wacocivictheatre.com.

“The Wiz,” University Trojan Theatre, 7 p.m. Oct. 23, 25 and 27; $10 and $7.

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.

Lord of the Rings live (DnD-style improv), 7-10:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $12.50, online at paccwaco.com.

“Murder in Disguise” (murder mystery dinner), 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Brazos Theatre, 7524 Bosque Blvd., Suite Q.; $53.04 with dinner, $29.75 show only, online at brazostheatre.ludus.com. Doors open at 6:45.

“House of Frankenstein,” Silent House Theatre Company, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27-31, McCulloch House, 407 Columbus Ave.; $25, VIP $40, online at silenthousetheatre.com.

“Frozen,” 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; $25 and $22, online at wacocivictheatre.com.

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” shadowcast, Wild Imaginings, 9 p.m. Oct. 31, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $15, online at paccwaco.com.

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

“Churchill” with David Payne (one-man show), 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $55, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com. Doors open at 6:30.

Epiphanies: The Wild Imaginings New Works Festival (theater/playwriting/scripts), Nov. 6-9, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10 for staged readings; $20 for “Vampire Panic,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6-7 and 9; $45 for all-festival pass, online at linktr.ee/Wildimaginingswaco.

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.

Dungeons and Dragons live (improv), 7-10:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $12.50, online at paccwaco.com.

“Wicked” sing-a-long night, 7 p.m. Nov. 16, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; $7, online at wacocivictheatre.com.

“The Dinner Party,” McLennan Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20-22 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 23, Music and Theatre Arts Building at McLennan Community College; $10 and $8, email [email protected] or call 254-299-8200.

“Elf Jr.,” Prosper Youth Theatre, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 20-22 and 2-4 p.m. Nov. 22-23, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $15, online at paccwaco.com.

William Lee Martin (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.

“Holiday Reunion,” 7-9 p.m. Nov. 28-29, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $25, online at paccwaco.com.

Improv Against Humanity (comedy), 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, Brazos Theatre, 7524 Bosque Blvd., Suite Q.; $18.50, online at brazostheatre.ludus.com. Doors open at 6:45.

“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 9 a.m. Nov. 18 at baylor.edu/theatre.

“Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some),” 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; $25 and $22, online at wacocivictheatre.com.

“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of The Dawn Treader,” Dec. 5-7, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $20 and $15, online at paccwaco.com.

Far-Cast Theatre one-year anniversary celebration, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 13.

“Christmas in the Land of Oz,” Waco Civic Theatre youth theater, Dec. 19-21, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; details TBA.

Avengers Live (DnD-style improv), 7-10:30 p.m. Dec. 20, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $12.50, online at paccwaco.com.

Zak Mirz: Flashes Of Magic, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $20 and $30, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.

“Songs For a New World” and “A Grand Night for Singing,” Waco Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16-17 and 23, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 17-18 and 24-25, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; $25 and $22, online at wacocivictheatre.com.

“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; $25 and $22, online at wacocivictheatre.com.

Waco Comedy Jam (stand-up comedy), 6 p.m. Feb. 15, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $20-$35, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.

“Alice by Heart,” Baylor 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.

“Nunsense: The Mega-Musical Version,” McLennan Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21-22 and 2 p.m. Feb. 23, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College; $10 and $8, email [email protected] or call 254-299-8200. Hearts in the Arts Theatre Gala fundraiser, Feb. 20; $100 and up at mclennan.edu/foundation/hearts.

Whose Live Anyway? (improv comedy), 7:30 p.m. March 12, Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave.; $53 and $64, online at wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com.

“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; $25 and $22, online at wacocivictheatre.com.

“God of Carnage,” Waco 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; $25 and $22, online at wacocivictheatre.com.

“The Emperor’s New Clothes,” McLennan Opera, 7:30 p.m. March 26-28 and 2 pm. March 29, Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College; $10 and $8, email [email protected] or call 254-299-8200.

“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; $25 and $22, online at wacocivictheatre.com.

“See How They Run,” Baylor 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.

“The Song of Iphigenia,” McLennan Theatre, 7:30 p.m. April 23-25 and 2 p.m. April 26, Music and Theatre Arts Building at McLennan Community College; $10 and $8, email [email protected] or call 254-299-8200.

“An Enemy of the People,” Baylor 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.

“The Taming of Shrew,” Waco Civic Theatre, May 1-3, Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive; details TBA.

“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” May 1-3, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $20 and $15, online at paccwaco.com.

“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; $25 and $22, online at wacocivictheatre.com.

“Hook and Pan: An Origin Story,” Central Texas Homeschool Theater Club, 6:45 p.m. May 29 and 5 p.m. May 30; details TBA.

“The Expanded Evolution of Dino,” art by Ronnita Carridine, Marie’s Artists Showcase series, 6-8 p.m. Saturday,  Marie’s Wine Bar, 723 Austin Ave. Free.

Mini Art Market, with music by Monte Rose and Frank Exum, 2:30-4 p.m. Saturday,  Wendy Michelle Davis studio, 215 Arrowhead Point, Speegleville. Free.

“Before It Fades” — Laura Clay and Cade Kegerreis, through Oct. 18, Washington Gallery, 715 Washington Ave. Free. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays.

Vida a Color, Mexican folk art exhibit by Ines Alvridres, through Oct. 31, Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive.

“Sense of Place: Landscapes As Both Literal And Emotional Terrain,” selections from the Flora Cameron Collection, through December, “In Her Element,” through Oct. 31, Art Center Waco, 701 S. Eighth St. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays.

Debbie Lee Carlson: “Threads of Transformation,” through Dec. 7, and “A New Language: Salvatore Meo’s Found Object Assemblages,” through 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.

Waco Cultural Arts Fest, fall 2025.

Pop-up art days, Cultural Arts of Waco, fall 2025, ArtPlace, 418 Elm Ave.

“Through Her Eyes,” group show of women artists, Oct. 24-Nov. 13, Washington Gallery, 715 Washington Ave. Free.  Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays.

Lynn Ferris exhibition and live demonstration, Central Texas Watercolor Society, location TBA, 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 27; $10.

Día de los Muertos celebration, “Árbol de la vida” (Tree of Life), Oct. 30-Nov. 3, ArtPlace, 418 Elm Ave.

Lee Cable: The Charles Goodnight Collection opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 13, Art Center Waco, 701 S. Eighth St. Exhibition continues through Jan. 17.

Art as Worship opening gala: “Ancestors,” 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 15, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 800 N. New Road.

Austin Avenue Art Fair, Nov. 22-23, various locations including Anthem Stories, 800 Austin Ave., and Hotel Herringbone, 319 S. Fourth St. Includes Art Walk of Waco, Nov. 22, Washington Gallery, 715 Washington Ave.

ArtVenture, closing celebration and student art show, Dec. 11, Art Center Waco, 701 S. Eighth St.

K-Pop Demon Hunters Skate Night, 7-10 p.m. Friday, Skate World, 401 Towne Oaks Drive; $15 and $25 to skate, $5 for spectators.

Oktoberfest, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Waco Ale, 806 Austin Ave.

Book signing with the Rev. Erin Moniz (“Knowing and Being Known”), noon-1 p.m. Saturday,  World Cup Cafe, 1321 N. 15th St.

Pumpkin Festival, Saturday-Nov. 9, Western Belle Farm, 7929 Heritage Parkway, West; $16 and $15, online at westernbellefarm.com. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays-Sundays and Monday, Oct. 13; 6:30-9:30 p.m. for Glow Night, Nov. 8.

Storytime and books signing with author Leilani Mueller (“All Aboard The Grandparents Express”), 4-5 p.m. Sunday,  Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; free, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.

Open mic night (poetry/music/dance/art), 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thrst Coffee Shop, 1500 Colcord Ave.; free entry, $5 to perform.

Book talk and signing with author Eileen Garvin (“Crow Talk”), 6-8 p.m. Wednesday,  Hewitt Public Library, 200 Patriot Court; free.

Book discussion and signing with authors Felipe Hinojosa and Rudy Gueverra Jr. (“Culinary Mestzaje”), 7-8 p.m. Oct. 9, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; free, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.

Open mic comedy night, 8-9:30 p.m. Oct. 9, Southern Roots Brewing, 217 N. Eighth St. Signups begin at 7:30. Second Thursday of the month.

Book discussion and signing with author André Darlington (“Booze & Vinyl Country”), plus live music by Brady Johnson, 7-8 p.m. Oct. 10, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; free, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.

“Castle Builder” exhibit, through May, 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.

Community Ofrenda, through Oct. 31, Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive.

“The Galapagos & One Health: Baylor Research in Ecotourism” exhibit, fall 2025, Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive.

Cultivate artisan market, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 11, 421 S. 11th St.

Micro Wrestling, 9 p.m. Oct. 11, Big’s Mayberry Tavern, 4677 Spring Valley Road, Lorena; $24.99 standings, $45.99 ringside, tables available, oniline at microwrestling.com.

Storytime and books signing with author Lindsay Leslie (“Gus Hearts the Bus”), 10:30-11 p.m. Oct. 15, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; free, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.

Book discussion and signing with author Caroline Shankle (“The Lion and the Bear”) and Melanie Shankle, 7-8 p.m. Oct. 15, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; free, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.

Diwali Festival at Waco Downtown Farmers Market, 9 a.m. Oct. 18, Bridge Street Plaza, 200 E. Bridge St.

Eastside Market, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 18, Brotherwell Brewing, 400 E. Bridge St.

Nightmare on 42nd Street, HOT Pro Wrestling, 6 p.m. Oct. 19, Waco Lions Den, 1716 N. 42nd St.; tickets TBA, online at hotprowrestling.com.

Book discussion and signing with author Sophie Jordan (“A Scar in the Bone”) and Ali Hazelwood , 7-8 p.m. Oct. 19, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; $40 with book, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.

Book conversation with author Luke Winslow (“Oligarchy in America: Power, Justice, and the Rule of the Few”) and Bill Whitaker, Baylor’s Readers Meet the Author series, noon-1 p.m. Oct. 21, Moody Memorial Library on Baylor University campus; free.

Book discussion and signing with author John Fram (“The Midnight Knock”), 7-8 p.m. Oct. 21, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; free, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.

Silobration, Oct. 23-25, Magnolia Market, 601 Webster Ave.

Sic ’Em Science Day, 11 a.m. Oct. 25, Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive.

Deaths and Legends of Waco, Historic Waco, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 25, McCulloch House, 407 Columbus Ave.; $15, online at historicwaco.org.

PumpkinFest, Oct. 25, Wilbert Austin Sr. Park, 401 Hood St.

Book discussion and signing with author Tara Royer Steele (“Keep Your Fork, There’s Pie”), 7-8 p.m. Oct. 28, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S. Fourth St.; free, with pie $7 by the slice or a $32 for a five-pie flight, RSVP online at fabledbookshop.com.

Dia de los Muertos ofrenda, Oct. 30-Nov. 5, ArtPlace, 418 Elm Ave.

Día de los Muertos parade, 4 p.m. Nov. 1, downtown Waco.

Waco Food & Wine Festival, noon-6 p.m. Nov. 8, Hotel Herringbone, 319 S. Fourth St.; $75 early bird tickets online at hotelherringbone.com/foodandwine.

Book conversation with editors Matthew D. Kim, Tara Beth Leach and Patricia M. Batten (“We Follow Christ: Helping Women to Discern God’s Call”) moderated by Linda Livingstone, Baylor Libraries Author Series, 11 a.m.-noon Nov. 12, George W. Truett Theological Seminary on Baylor University campus; free.

Talk by former Secret Service agent Mark Childers, Baylor Lifelong Learning, 9:30 a.m. Nov. 14, Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive; free.

Superclash, HOT Pro Wrestling, 6 p.m. Nov. 16, Mexia Civic Center, 101 N. McKinney St., Mexia; tickets TBA, online at hotprowrestling.com.

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

Christmas Lights in the Village, 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 12-14 and 19-21, Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive. Tickets go on sale in September.

{254} DanceFest, Jan. 9-11, 2026, Ball Performing Arts Center, McLennan Community College.

Book conversation with author Beth Allison Barr (“Becoming the Pastor’s Wife: How Marriage Replaced Ordination as a Woman’s Path to Ministry”) and Todd Still, Baylor’s Readers Meet the Author series, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 17, Moody Memorial Library on Baylor University campus; free.

Book conversation with author Serhiy Kudelia (“Seize the City, Undo the State: The Inception of Russia’s War on Ukraine”) and Alexandra Chinchilla, Baylor’s Readers Meet the Author series, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. March 24, Moody Memorial Library on Baylor University campus; free.

Book conversation with author Ryan Sharp (“Another Throat: 21st Century US Persona Poetry and the Archive”) with Coretta Pittman, Baylor’s Readers Meet the Author series, noon-1 p.m. April 15, Moody Memorial Library on Baylor University campus; free.

“Sea Monsters Unearthed,” summer 2026, Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive.

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 “Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party Of A Showgirl,” “Good Boy,” “Casper: The 30th Anniversary,” “Bone Lake,” “The Smashing Machine,” “Coyotes,”  “One Battle After Another,” “Avatar: The Way Of Water,” “Perfect Blue Remastered,” “Gabby’s Dollhouse – The Movie,” “The Stranger: Chapter 2,” “Him,” “The Long Walk,” “The Conjuring: Last Rites,” “Demon Slayer: Kimietsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle” and “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.”

Playing at Cinemark Waco are “Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party Of A Showgirl,” “The Smashing Machine,” “Avatar: The Way Of Water,” “Good Boy,” “One Battle After Another,” “Gabby’s Dollhouse – The Movie,” “The Stranger: Chapter 2,” “Him,” “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale,” “The Long Walk,” “Demon Slayer: Kimietsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle,” “Spider-Man” and “The Conjuring: Last Rites.”

Waco Indie fall preview livestream, 12:30 p.m. Oct. 14, Facebook Live.

“The Shining,” Waco Movie Club discussion, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 16, Waco Hippodrome Theatre second-floor bar, 724 Austin Ave.; free.

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” shadowcast, Wild Imaginings, 9 p.m. Oct. 31, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $15, online at paccwaco.com.

“Wicked” sing-a-long night, 7-9:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com.

The 254 Short Film Fest, Waco Indie and PACC, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 14, Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.; $10, online at paccwaco.com.

Waco Symphony Orchestra: “Home Alone” in concert with Youth Chorus of Central Texas and Central Texas Choral Society, 2 p.m. Nov. 30, Waco Hall on Baylor University campus; $29-$95, online at wacosymphony.com.