By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life Editor
This week’s schedule includes a whole lot of stage time for our talented Waco and Baylor performers. Join the crowd in supporting them, and take a parent along to show off the Waco scene while you’re at it. It’s Family Weekend, after all!
A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Sept. 12-22 | 7:30 p.m. | 1517 Lake Air Dr. | $22-25 tickets | Calling all Shakespeare nerds! Allow yourself to be whisked away to ancient Athens for a magical tale of fairies, love and mischief put on by Waco’s very own Civic Theatre.
After Dark Variety Show | Sept. 13 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Waco Hall, 624 Speight Ave. | Enjoy the very best of Baylor’s creative talents at this traditional Family Weekend talent show. From dance to stand-up comedy, there’s bound to be something for everyone to enjoy. For tickets, visit WHTickets@baylor.edu.
Waco Downtown Farmer’s Market | Sept. 14 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | 500 Washington Ave. | Take a stroll through this site where local agricultural and artisan vendors have gathered weekly since 2011.
Dr Pepper Paranormal Tour | Sept. 14 | 8-10 p.m. | Dr Pepper Museum, 300 S 3rd St. | $35 tickets | Walk the supposedly haunted halls of the historic Dr Pepper Museum and hunt for ghosts on this two hour guided tour.
Mexican Independence Day Concert | Sept. 15 | 6-11:30 p.m. | The Backyard Bar Stage & Grill, 511 S 8th St. | $10-20 tickets | Enjoy a night of live music for Mexican Independence Day with Tejano band Grupo Ziztema featuring Tex-Mex country fusion band Zamora County Line!
Levitt Amp Waco Music Series | Sept. 18 | 5-9 p.m. | Bridge Street Plaza & Amphitheatre, 200 E Bridge St. | This free concert series has returned to Waco for the fall season! This week’s show is featuring artists DJ The Sweetest T, your local artsy DJ and Marquo, an R&B singer-songwriter. Support local artists and find your new favorite self-discovered artists here!
