Browsing: Arts and Life

As spring blossoms in Waco, events start to ramp up. Whether you’re looking for an evening outing or trivia with your friends, the city has something for everyone. Make sure to check out this list of events, concerts, musicals and trivia in Waco this week.

Each spring, the Baylor Art Student Exhibition (B.A.S.E.) provides art and art history students with the opportunity to submit their artwork to a competitive, juried exhibition held at the Martin Museum of Art. This year’s B.A.S.E. exhibition will be on display at the Martin Museum of Art from March 26 to April 18.

Normally, when you hear chess club, you think of a meetup at the library, a school club or even the park. At Sison Tacos, located at 601 Franklin Ave., customers can experience a night of chess for all skill levels, with a side of tacos.

Across campus, students often find connection through shared hometowns, majors and experiences. However, the most exceptional way for people named Luke to form a community is through the ever-growing “Lukes at Baylor” GroupMe.

Boba tea has taken the world and college campuses by storm, offering overworked students a moment of relief via sweet treat. As a college student with several boba tea options scattered around Waco, the obvious question emerges: which boba shop actually serves the best drink?

Spring break is upon us, and for those of you staying in Waco, you might be thinking your options for activities are limited. Fear not, because there is an array of upcoming events.

Pastel dresses hang neatly on racks and jewelry sparkles on display cases at Francesca’s. It looks like any other small boutique on an afternoon: calm, curated and easy to get lost in for a few minutes. But behind the checkout counter, the vibe is a little different as the future of the location remains uncertain.

In 2023, Hallie Bullard’s passion for coffee and longtime dream became a reality when she officially opened Reign Coffee Company. Recently, Reign Coffee began serving coffee from 7 a.m. to noon daily at Slow Rise Slice House, an event they call “Reign on the River.”

Baylor graphic design students are making a name for themselves by putting their creative blueprints to the test. On Thursday, three students in the art and art history department earned multiple awards at the Dallas chapter of the American Advertising Awards (ADDYs), including the coveted best of show.

Madelyn Gregg pursued watercolor and yearbook design as a hobby while primarily focusing on athletics in high school. Art was always present in her life, but it wasn’t until her senior year that it bloomed into something more intentional that has now become a side hustle and passion for Gregg.

From lesser-known hidden gems to Waco staples, the upcoming week of events features a variety of music, acting, trivia and entertainment. Whether you’re looking for something to do with friends or family, or simply on your own, here’s a list of upcoming things to do in Waco.