TALENT SHOWCASE – TASTEMAKER THURSDAY

Waco Hippodrome 724 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA

NO COVER TASTE-MAKER THURSDAY – TALENT SHOWCASE : CELEBRITY GUEST – TIMON KYLE DURRETT {“DAVIS WEST” FROM OWN’S AWARD WINNING SERIES “QUEEN SUGAR”} AND RECORD LABEL EXECUTIVE JUDGES : Full Stocked Bars and Food Concessions LIVE DJ AND VIP AFTER PARTY!!!!

No Cover

Swan Song

Susan L. Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery 2120 Washington Avenue, Waco, TX, USA

There are only three more First Friday events scheduled at the Susan L. Sistrunk Art Gallery before Susan Sistrunk begins other artistic pursuits. Friday brings the opening of Swan Song, a two-month retrospective of her work, followed by a final exhibition in October featuring a host of artists from throughout the area. Plus, enjoy classical acoustic...

Pokemon TCG Tourney Night

King's Landing Games 1427 South Valley Mills Drive, Waco, TX

Join King’s Landing for its weekly Pokemon night and TCG tournaments. Sign-ups start at 5 pm, and players receive a pack of the newest Pokemon set for entry and compete to win prize packs and other cool goodies. Tournaments are played with the current Standard Rotation Format. $5. All ages welcome.

Hermès in the Heart of Texas: The Art of Kermit Oliver Opening Reception

Art Center Waco 701 S 8th St, Waco, TX 76706

In celebration of Kermit Oliver’s 80th birthday, Art Center Waco is pleased to present an exhibition of wearable art, a 30 year collaboration between Waco Artist Kermit Oliver and French Fashion House Hermés.  Kermit Oliver created sixteen silk scarf designs for Hermès, each one a vibrant and intricate depiction of American culture and history. Opening...

Free

First Friday Live Painting & Artist Talk with James Adcox

Cultivate 7Twelve 712 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA

Come celebrate artist James Adcox’s collaboration showcase Intertwined with a live paint and artist talk on the first Friday of August from 6 pm to 8:30 pm. Enjoy his live painting, light refreshments, and the opportunity to shop, chat, and immerse yourself in the art.

Vision Video with Urban Heat

Truelove Bar 414 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76701

Georgia goth rock post-punk band Vision Video returns to Waco with Urban Heat and Mod Ministry Burlesque. $15 advance tickets or $20 at the door. Must have a valid 21+ ID for entry. Doors open at 6 pm.

$15

Jennifer Pisarcik & Jon Fox

Pivovar Restaurant 320 South 8th Street, Waco, TX, USA

Soulful singer Jennifer Pisarcik, accompanied by guitarist Jon Fox, performs at Pivovar on Friday night.

Towne Adams

Uncle Worm's Smoke House 6500 North 19th Street, Waco, TX

Americana singer-songwriter Towne Adams plays Uncle Worm’s on Friday night.

Katie Stewart

Lounge '93 5401 Crosslake Pkwy Ste 400, Waco TX 76712

Come hear live Americana music by Katie Stewart at Lounge ’93, a cocktail bar where you’ll always have a good time.

Books & Brews: Fight Night

Fabled Bookshop & Cafe 215 South 4th Street, Waco, TX 76701, USA

This month, the Waco-McLennan County Library’s traveling book club visits Maria Mezcaleria to discuss Miriam Toews’s Fight Night, which takes place in Toronto, Canada.

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