By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor
Family Weekend is upon us. Whether you have relatives coming to Waco or not, there are many events across Waco this weekend, including live music, live theater and art vendors.
Old Dominion | Sept. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Foster Pavilion | $50.42-199.63 | Bring the whole family to Foster Pavilion for Old Dominion’s A-list country beats.
Michael Salgado | Sept. 18 | 8:30 p.m. | The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill, 511 S. Eighth St. | $29.88 General Admission | Head to The Backyard to see Michael Salgado and his accordion.
MAP Music & Art Conference for Suicide Prevention | Sept. 19 | 6:30 p.m. | The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill, 511 S. Eighth St. | $25.75 | Experience some music and support mental health awareness and suicide prevention this Saturday.
Come From Away | Sept. 18-20, 24 | Times vary | Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive | $30-40 | “Come From Away” is an incredible show that will tug at your heartstrings. The musical is based on the true story of a plane that had to land in Gander, Newfoundland following the 9/11 attacks. Head to Waco Civic Theatre to enjoy this indoor activity and some musical storytelling.
Art on Elm | Sept. 19 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 200 E. Bridge St. and 418 Elm Ave. | Free | Enjoy a walk along Bridge Street featuring local artists alongside the weekly farmers market. Elm Avenue will feature other art activities, including geometric construction and easel art.
Members Only Band | Sept. 19 | About 1:15 p.m. | Outside McLane Stadium, 1001 S. M.L.K. Jr. Blvd. | Free | Members Only Band is bringing ‘80s party music to tailgating in the second concert for the Baylor Backyard Live series.
“Attack of the Bloodsuckers!” Exhibit | Opens Sept. 20 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. most days, 1-5 p.m. Sundays | Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive | $12 adult admission | “Attack of the Bloodsuckers!” opens this Sunday at the Mayborn. Stop in to learn about the vampiric creatures of our world.
Adult Skate Night | Sept. 24 | 8-10:30 p.m. | Skate Waco, 401 Towne Oaks Drive | $10 | If schoolwork has you stuck and you’re looking for a way to blow off steam, glide over the Skate Waco for adult skate night. Grab your friends, strap on some skates and roll your worries away.
