🐝 This Week in Waco: Music, New Eats, Big Wins

Good morning, Waco! This is the Waco Buzz — the local newsletter that’s like a surprise H-E-B sample stand when you’re hungry: small but mighty and exactly what you didn’t know you needed.

In today’s edition:

• Levitt AMP Waco Music Series Spotlight 🎶

• Casa do Brasil Opens Today📍

• Multiple events and live music this week 🎤

• Spot the Difference Game 🔍

• Baylor A&T Wins 10th Consecutive National Championship 🐻

— Sam Harper

Spotlight
🎶 Waco Spotlight: Levitt AMP Waco Music Series

Looking for the perfect midweek hangout in Waco? The Levitt AMP Waco Music Series is the place to be! Every other Wednesday evening through May 28, Bridge Street Plaza transforms into a lively community block party with free live music, a bustling farmers market, food trucks, and all-around good vibes.

This Wednesday’s event brings even more fun:

🎶 Rachel Guest will lead a mini dance class — and she’s giving away free dance costumes for kids!

📚 Chief Victorian will be on hand sharing her new children’s book, with copies available to buy and get signed.

🎺 King Cabbage Brass Band closes the night with their high-energy jazz fusion party

Eric Linares, Project Manager at Creative Waco, shared, “The energy this spring has been incredible. Every week feels like a big community gathering. We’ve got families, friends, and neighbors all coming together to enjoy music and celebrate Waco’s vibrant creative scene.”

The series, presented by Creative Waco, has quickly become one of the best ways to enjoy a midweek escape. “It’s the perfect place to grab local goods from the farmers market, hear some amazing music, and just relax in the heart of downtown Waco,” Eric added.

This year, the collaboration with the farmers market has made the event even more lively and connected. “Having fresh, local food right there adds a whole new element to the experience,” Eric explained. And with such a diverse music lineup, there’s truly something for everyone.

First-time visitors should know: “Come hungry, bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on, and be ready for a good time. It’s a super laid-back, family-friendly vibe. Plus, it’s BYOB, and Brotherwell Brewing is right next door if you want some local craft beer!”

It’s the perfect way to break up your week with great music, good food, and a strong sense of community.

See the full lineup and event details here.

Local Business 💼

🥩 Casa do Brasil Opens This Week
Waco loves a new restaurant opening — and Casa do Brasil is about to get the full welcome treatment. Starting Tuesday, April 29, this Brazilian steakhouse will be serving endless tableside cuts of beef, lamb, chicken, and pork, plus a massive salad bar, brunch, happy hour, and live music. They’ve got locations in Austin, Houston, and College Station…but something tells us they’re about to find out how Waco really shows up…more information here or show up ready to eat at 1001 Webster Ave.

⚡ New Transformer Plant Brings Jobs to Waco
VanTran and MGM Transformers just opened a huge new factory in Waco — 430,000 square feet big! They'll be making transformers, the machines that help carry electricity to homes, businesses, and even new AI data centers. The plant is expected to create about 700 new jobs and help build a stronger electric grid for the future. Learn more.
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Waco Gems 💎

This week’s Waco Gem is Inspiring Orphan Care Anna Cheri Foundation — a local nonprofit with a beautiful mission: helping families fund adoptions and inspiring more people to step into orphan care around the world.

Born from the founders' own adoption journey, the Anna Cheri Foundation raises awareness about the global orphan crisis and provides financial scholarships to families answering the call to adopt. Their goal? To help as many children as possible find their forever families.

Want to support their work?
Join them this Saturday, May 3, for Run for the Roses, a Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser at the Baylor Club! Expect Southern fare, a silent auction, prizes for best dressed and best hat, and a chance to wager for a good cause — all while watching “the greatest two minutes in sports.” 🎉🏇

Get your tickets here: Run for the Roses Fundraiser »

Civil News 🗳️

PSA: Early Voting is Open!
Here at the Waco Buzz, we skip the politics, the car wrecks, and the mugshots — but we do believe that one of the best things about Waco is the people who step up to serve in public office. An informed community is a strong one, and voting is how we help shape the future of our hometown.

Early voting for city and school elections is happening today with Election Day on Saturday, May 3.

Cities like Waco, Woodway, and Bellmead — and school districts like Waco ISD and Robinson ISD — all have important local races on the ballot. Bring your ID, cast your vote, and be part of what’s next for Waco. 👉More Information and voting locations.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Spring’s in full swing, Waco, and we’ve handpicked the best midweek events to make your week sparkle—whether you’re flying solo, on a date, or wrangling kids. From art and music to carnival fun, here’s your Tuesday-to-Thursday lineup.

Tuesday

• Marryn Mathis: Sweet Pea School 7:00 PM | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | Tickets here

• Yoga in the Beer Garden 7:00 PM | Brotherwell Brewing

• Smarty Pints Trivia Night 7:00 PM | Southern Roots Brewing Co.

• Baylor Men’s Choir 7:30 PM | Glennis McCrary Music Building

• Student Rock Band Concert 7:30 PM | Ball Performing Arts Center

• Othello 7:30 PM | Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | Tickets here

• Open Mic Night 8:00 PM | Thrst Coffee

Wednesday

• The Meetup 9:00 AM | Startup Waco 🍵

• Village Wednesday 10:00 AM | Mayborn Museum Complex

• Fabled Story-Time 10:30 AM | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe 🔖

• Free Line Dancing Lesson 4:00 PM | The Will

• Levitt AMP Waco Music Series: King Cabbage Brass Band with Trey Lindsley 5:00 PM | Bridge Street Plaza

• Wild Wednesdays Hikes 5:45 PM | Northern Gateway in Cameron Park 🌲

• Climate Change in Texas: Jay Banner 6:00 PM | Mayborn Museum Complex

• Open Mic Comedy Night 8:00 PM | Southern Roots Brewing Co.

Thursday

• Startup Weekend Bootcamp 5:00 PM | Startup Waco | Register here

• Live Music Night 5:00 PM | Anthem Stories

• BFA Senior Exhibition Opening Reception 7:00 PM | Martin Museum of Art

• Frank Exum 7:00 PM | Segovia Wine Bar

• Mom’s Night Out 2025 7:00 AM | Hotel Herringbone | Tickets here

• Songwriter Showcase 7:00 PM | Texas Music Cafe 🎶

• Hatchet & Big Axe League Night 7:00 PM | Waco Axe Company

• Baylor Campus Orchestra 7:30 PM | Glennis McCrary Music Building

🔍Waco Hidden Challenge

Two pictures. A few differences. Can you spot them all?

Shoutout

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Sports🐻🐻

Baylor A&T is a perfect 10

Baylor Acrobatics and Tumbling secured a historic 10th straight national title over the weekend with perfect 10s. This brings their win streak to 50 straight. Head coach Felicia Mulkey (no relation to Kim) has won the national title every single year she has coached (the last 14). Baylor A & T is in a league of their own, congratulations!!

Baylor Games & Matches:

⚾ Baylor Baseball:
Baylor vs. Arizona State (Friday, Saturday 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 1:00 PM): Swing by for homers and hot dogs.
Tickets

🥎 Baylor Tennis:
Both the Men’s and Women’s teams play in regionals over the next two weeks. Baylor will playing host of the NCAA D1 Championships May 15-18 at the Hurd Tennis Center. Tickets

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Waco Hidden Challenge Answer: ALICO is missing the letter “I”, building on the bottom left has been painted RED, and the set of buildings on the far right have been removed.