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Apr. 1 Billy Bob’s Texas 42nd Anniversary featuring Joe Nichols. Doors 6 p.m. Keith Mitchell Band 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $20-$42. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-6247117, www.billybobstexas.com/events.

Apr. 1-2 Annie. Directed by Jenn Thompson, this celebration of family, optimism, and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way. Apr. 1: 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Apr. 2: 1:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. $61+. Bass Performance Hall: 525 Commerce St. 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

Apr. 1-2 Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. 6:30 p.m. AT&T Stadium: One AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011. 817-892-5000, attstadium.com/events.

Apr. 1-2, 7-9, 14-16 & 21-23 Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films. This month, Return to Seoul, Paint, Juniper, and I Mordecai will be screened on the listed date ranges, respectively. Assistive listening option available. Showtimes vary. $10. Half-price on Sun. 3200 Darnell St. 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Apr. 1, 8, 15 & 29 Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio: Art + Movement. This free program introduces children 12 and younger and their adult companions to fun ways to enjoy art through gallery explorations and related studio-art projects. 1-1:45 p.m. Free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-3328451, www.kimbellart.org.

Apr. 4 Classic Cartoons & Crafts. It’s what it sounds like: make a fun craft while watching a classic cartoon! 10 a.m. Children $6 (includes craft, small popcorn, and drink), adults $3 (includes drink). Lancaster Theater: 300 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051, 817-410-3100, bit.ly/3LmGTMM.

Apr. 4 Pictures and Pages / Fotos y Libros: Sharing. Join the Kimbell for free, dual-language story times designed for children ages 4–6 and their adult partners. Space is limited; maximum two children per adult. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

Apr. 4 Tuesday Evenings at the Modern: Mendi + Keith Obadike. An artist couple who work collaboratively to make music, art, and literature, creating layered works that address timely and relevant issues in thoughtful, beautiful, and poetic ways, Mendi + Keith Obadike have been widely commissioned and featured in significant exhibitions and art-related events. Seating 5:30 p.m. Lecture 6 p.m. $5 in advance, free at door if availability permits. 3200 Darnell St. 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Apr. 5, 12, 19 & 26 Gentle Yoga. Join BRIT’s recurring all-level yoga class to move, stretch, and awaken your mind and body. You’ll learn unique connections within the body to increase muscle elasticity, loosen joints, and gain flexibility. After class, explore the Gardens at your leisure; registration includes Garden admission for the day of each session. When weather permits, sessions will take place outside on the BRIT grounds. During inclement weather, sessions will move indoors. BYO yoga mat. 9-10 a.m. Non-members $45, members $40. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. 817-463-4160, www.fwbg.org/events.

Apr. 6 Simple As Water. Visit the Modern for a special screening of the 2022 Academy Award shortlist, New York Times Critic’s Pick, Peabody, PGA, and Emmy nominee, Simple As Water. A masterful look at the impact of war, separation, and displacement, the film takes audiences into Syrian families’ quests for normalcy and through the whirlwind of obstacles to building life anew. After the screening there will be a Q&A with Oscar®-winning director Megan Mylan, Omar Sabha, and Abed

Sabha, who are featured in the film. Doors 6:30 p.m. Film 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. 3200 Darnell St. 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org/film/simple-water.

Apr. 6, 13 & 20 PBR Stockyards Showcase. Capitalizing on the popularity of bull riding around the world and the growing appeal of cowboy values, PBR has attracted many homegrown and international athletes who aspire to compete in the world’s elite bull riding competition. Now, that phenomenon has taken up residency in The Historic Stockyards of Fort Worth at the legendary Cowtown Coliseum. Doors 6 p.m. Showcase 7:30 p.m. $15-$55. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 817-625-1025 ext. 302, www.cowtowncoliseum.com.

Apr. 7 Charlie Robison. Doors 6 p.m. Texas High Road 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $20-$40. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-6247117, www.billybobstexas.com/events.

Apr. 7 The Adventures of Robinhood (1938). When Prince John and the Norman Lords begin oppressing the Saxon masses in King Richard’s absence in 1190s England, a Saxon lord fights back as the outlaw leader of a resistance movement. PG, 102 minutes. Starring Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Basil Rathbone; directed by Michael Curtiz. 7:30 p.m. $6. Grapevine’s Historic Palace Theatre: 300 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051, 817-410-3100, bit.ly/3LmGTMM.

Apr. 7-8 The Sleeping Beauty. Composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1890, this classic ballet is about an enchanted sleep and the love between a beautiful princess and a handsome prince. Apr. 7: 7:30 p.m. Apr. 8: 2 p.m. $40-$60. Will Rogers Auditorium: 3401 W. Lancaster Ave. 817-5854188, www.balletfrontier.org.

Apr. 8 William Beckmann. Doors 6 p.m. Texas High Road 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $18-$28. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-6247117, www.billybobstexas.com/events.

Apr. 8 Billy Joel & Stevie Nicks. 7 p.m. AT&T Stadium: One AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011. 817-892-5000, attstadium.com/events.

Apr. 8 Easter Parade (1948). A nightclub performer hires a naive chorus girl to become his new dance partner to make his former partner jealous and prove he can make any partner a star. 103 minutes. Starring Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Peter Lawford; directed by Charles Walters. 7:30 p.m. $6. Grapevine’s Historic Palace Theatre: 300 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051, 817-4103100, bit.ly/3LmGTMM.

Through Apr. 9 Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook. When Junie B. finds a wonderful pen of many colors, she should be allowed to keep it, right? Because finders keepers, losers weepers. Junie B. Jones is not a crook… or is she? A hilarious and heartfelt tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park, this show is suitable for all audiences. Showtimes vary. Casa Mañana: 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. 817-3322272, bit.ly/3PyMotd.

Apr. 11 Tuesday Evenings at the Modern: María Elena Ortiz. With curatorial research informed by African diaspora, Latin American, and Latinx art histories, Ortiz’s scholarship and insights are sought after and timely. For this presentation, Ortiz has generously agreed to share her curatorial interests and inclinations which provide an expansive view of art history and culture, as represented in past and upcoming projects. Seating 5:30 p.m. Lecture 6 p.m. $5 in advance, free at door if availability permits. 3200 Darnell St. 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Apr. 13 Second Thursdays at the Carter: Inspiration & Insight. Join the Carter every second Thursday to connect with art through cocktails, conversations, and creativity. This month, discover how contemporary artists find inspiration in Emancipation: The Unfinished Project of Liberation, visit the Art Cart for a hands-on activity designed to help you get to know more about the sculpture The Freedman, and enjoy songs by Brandi Waller-Pace, a Fort Worth-based musician, educator, and founder and organizer of the Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival. 5-8 p.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, www. cartermuseum.org/events.

Apr. 14 Randy Houser. Doors 6 p.m. Niles City 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $20$45. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events.

Apr. 14 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971). The world is astounded when Willy Wonka announces that five golden ticket winners will go on a tour of his factory and be shown all the secrets of his amazing candy, and one will win a lifetime supply of Wonka chocolate. G, 100 minutes. Starring Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum; directed by Mel Stuart. 7:30 p.m. $6. Grapevine’s Historic Palace Theatre: 300 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051, 817-410-3100, bit.ly/3LmGTMM.

Through Apr. 14 Spamilton: An American Parody. “Smart, silly, and convulsively funny.” – The New York Times. A brilliant musical parody that tells the fictitious story of a very famous writer/director/star trying to save Broadway from mediocrity and oblivion, Spamilton not only takes aim at Broadway’s current mega-hit, but manages to make hysterical minced meat out of many classic and new Broadway shows, too. From the comic mastermind Gerard Alessandrini, your night is guaranteed to be filled with fun and mayhem! This show is appropriate for most audiences. Showtimes vary. $65. Casa Mañana: 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. 817-332-2272, casamanana.org/events/spamilton.

Apr. 15 New Vintage Wine + Gallery Trail & Art Show Presented by Park Place Dealerships. In its 31st year, this event showcases incredible works of fine art and new release wines of the season. Enjoy delicious wine tastings and astonishing sculptures along Main Street complimented by charming galleries at the New Vintage Wine + Gallery Trail. New this year is a Fine Art Show on Peace Plaza in front of Grapevine Main, featuring stunning artworks from across the North Texas Region. Nothing pairs together quite like fine wines and art! 21+. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $55. Historic Downtown Grapevine, TX. For tickets, visit: bit.ly/40GvspW.

Apr. 15 Drake Milligan. Doors 6 p.m. Niles City 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $20$45. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events.

Apr. 18 Tuesday Evenings at the Modern: Kahlil Robert Irving. A Saint Louis-based artist, Irving is receiving a great deal of critical acclaim for what is described in the I’ll Be Your Mirror: Art and the Digital Screen catalog as “personal, conceptually layered and poignant work that uses technology to illuminate political and cultural complexities within American society.” In this lecture, Irving speaks about his new work commissioned for the exhibition and touches on his influences and important themes embedded within these pieces. 6 p.m. $5 in advance, free at door if availability permits. 3200 Darnell St. 817-7389215, www.themodern.org.

Apr. 19 The Frida Kahlo Family Legacy. In this lively and intimate presentation, Cristina Kahlo (Frida Kahlo’s grandniece) will trace her family’s German/Mexican heritage, reveal family recollections of growing up with Frida, and share the influence of the Kahlo legacy in her professional career. 6 p.m. 3200 Darnell St. 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Apr. 19-23 & 27-30 Baba chronicles the tender, funny, and complex relationship between a newly-immigrated father and his US-born daughter. Freedom and family collide when Mohammed’s search for the

American dream leads Layla on a quest home to Egypt thirty years after the story begins. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. 120 minutes. In an effort to make theater more accessible for any budget, showgoers decide what to pay for tickets. 120 S. Main St. 817-923-3012, www.amphibianstage.com.

Apr. 20 Artful Moments: Flowers. Artful Moments is a monthly program designed for visitors with early stage dementia and their caregivers to connect with artworks in a social setting. This month, explore pretty florals through conversations inspired by artists and artworks, do some hands-on activities, and share stories and experiences. Free. 1:30-3 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Apr. 20 Lukas Nelson & Potr with Drayton Farley. Doors 6 p.m. JD Myers 7 p.m. Drayton Farley 8 p.m. Headliner 9 p.m. $25-$65. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-6247117, www.billybobstexas.com/events.

Apr. 20 Meet Up at the Museum: Neurodivergent Adults. Spring is in the air! Focusing on artwork that features flowers, participants can explore works in the galleries, play games, get creative during a hands-on, art-making experience, and more. Adults on the autism spectrum and their guests are invited to join this drop-in program. While the needs of individuals with autism are the focus of this program, it is also fun for family and/or friends. Free. 5:30-7:30 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Apr. 20-23 MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival. The 36th edition of the festival will take place downtown and come alive with incredible art, fantastic music, and delicious food! With new entertainment venues and over 200 juried artists from local, regional, and national areas, the MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival will rock the red bricks of Main Street this month. Browse art, listen to music, and enjoy a variety of street performances at no charge. Free water stations, presented by Frost, available throughout. Food and beverages available for purchase. Free. Apr. 20: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Apr. 21-22: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Apr. 23: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Note, artist booths close at 8 p.m. Apr. 2022 and 6 p.m. Apr. 23. Along Main St. www. mainstreetartsfest.org. For more information, turn to feature story on page 4.

Apr. 21 Casablanca (1942). A cynical American expatriate struggles to decide if he should help his former lover and her fugitive husband escape French Morocco. PG, 102 minutes. Starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid; directed by Michael Curtiz. 7:30 p.m. $6. Grapevine’s Historic Palace Theatre: 300

S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051, 817410-3100, bit.ly/3LmGTMM.

Apr. 21 Tracy Byrd. Doors 6 p.m. JD Myers 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $18-$35. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www. billybobstexas.com/events.

Apr. 21-23 A Night at the Ballet: Brian Raphael Nabors, Humperdinck, Griffes, Ravel, and Stravinsky. In a unique artistic collaboration, the Texas Ballet Theater leaps onstage for a joint program with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra of sultry favorites including Stravinsky’s evocative Suite from The Firebird , Griffes’ tantalizing Pleasure Dome of Kubla Kahn , and more. Apr. 21: 7:30 p.m. Apr. 22: 7:30 p.m. Apr. 23: 2 p.m. $10-$99. Bass Performance Hall: 525 Commerce St. 817-665-6000, bit.ly/3ZkZXQS.

Apr. 22 Austin Allsup. Doors 6 p.m. JD Myers 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $18-$28. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www. billybobstexas.com/events.

Apr. 22 Lone Star Murder Mystery Dinner & Show. Stop that train! The railroad tycoon, Horace Grimsby, has been murdered and a deadly gunslinger is in town. If all heck breaks loose, and it probably will, it’s your job to help Marshal Courtright figure out who dunnit! So polish your spurs and grab your guns, ‘cause the laughs are about to fly like bullets. Doors 6 p.m. Show 7 p.m. 18+. $66. The 81 Club at Billy Bob’s Texas: 2525 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events.

Apr. 22-May 7 High School Musical. The smash-hit movie musical comes to life on stage in Disney’s High School Musical! Join Troy, Gabriella, and the students of East High as they deal with issues of first love, friends, and family all while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. Full of family fun and fabulous music, Disney’s High School Musical: One Act Version is perfect for the family. This show is suitable for all audiences. Showtimes vary. Casa Mañana: 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. 817-332-2272, bit.ly/3OyIUpg.

Apr. 26 & 29 National Theatre Live: The Crucible. A witch hunt is beginning in Arthur Miller’s captivating parable of power with Erin Doherty (The Crown) and Brendan Cowell (Yerma). National Theatre Live performances are filmed live in high definition and broadcast via satellite to almost 400 cinemas around the world. Apr. 26: 2 p.m. Apr. 29: 1 p.m. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth: 3200 Darnell St. 817-9233012, www.amphibianstage.com.

Apr. 28 Bellamy Brothers. Doors 6 p.m. Hazard County 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m.

$18-$35. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-6247117, www.billybobstexas.com/events.

Apr. 28-30 Pink Martini. Featuring a dozen musicians and a set list of songs in 25 languages, the band Pink Martini is a globetrotting musical ambassador for the melting pot that is America. The band has a listenership all around the world and regularly performs its distinctive blend of classical, pop, latin, and jazz music with top orchestras around the country. Apr. 28 & 29: 7:30 p.m. Apr. 30: 2 p.m. $20+. Bass Performance Hall: 525 Commerce St. 817665-6000, bit.ly/3FVaRpT.

Apr. 29 Adult Workshop: Mixed Media Montage. In connection with Emancipation: The Unfinished Project of Liberation, create a work on paper using mixedmedia techniques. Inspired by the unique materials used by the artists featured in the exhibition, experiment with photo transferring, tissue paper, and a variety of drawing media with Fort Worth artist Charles Gray. Carter curator Maggie Adler will lead a tour of the exhibition before attendees dive into making their own work on paper. No previous experience necessary, all materials provided. $10, free for members. 1-4 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Apr. 29 Josh Turner. Doors 6 p.m. Hazard County 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $20-$75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www. billybobstexas.com/events.

Apr. 30 Cowtown Conjunto Festival. Doors 12 p.m. Music 1p.m. $15-$25. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www. billybobstexas.com/events.

Through Apr. 30 I’ll Be Your Mirror: Art and the Digital Screen is a thematic group exhibition that examines the screen’s vast impact on art from 1969 to the present. This exhibition surveys more than sixty works by fifty artists over the past five decades. Artists examine screen culture through a broad range of media such as paintings, sculpture, video games, digital art, augmented reality, and video. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Ages 18+ $16, 60+ and active/retired military personnel & first responders with ID $12, students with ID $10, under 18 free. 3200 Darnell St. 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Through May 7 Charles Truett Williams: The Art of the Scene. This exhibition examines the Fort Worth midcentury art scene through the presentation of more than 30 works by Fort Worth artist Charles Truett Williams and the artistic community drawn to his studio salon. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, bit.ly/397Ohwt.

Through May 21 Morning Light: Photographs of David H. Gibson. Dallas photographer David H. Gibson has been exploring the beauty of the Southwestern landscape for more than 50 years, building a reputation as an astute interpreter of effervescent moisture and changing light. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, bit.ly/397Ohwt.

Through May 31 Darryl Lauster: Testament . North Texas-based artist Darryl Lauster’s Testament (2018–2020) is a bronze obelisk that calls the viewer to be a critical reader and look at the function of text in different contexts. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions/ darryl-lauster-testament.

Through Jun. 9 The Opulence of Orchids. With works spanning back almost 500 years, The Opulence of Orchids features contemporary and historical depictions of orchids in conjunction with the Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s “World of Orchids” display. This selection of artworks includes watercolor paintings, pen and ink drawings, and lithographs from BRIT Library’s Arader Natural History Collection of Art as well as Margaret Mee prints and watercolors from the private collection of Charles Hess. This exhibition will be on view in the Upper Atrium Exhibitions Gallery. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. 817-463-4102, www.fwbg.org/events.

Through Jul. 9 Christina Fernandez: Multiple Exposures. Christina Fernandez is an artist and educator acclaimed for photographs that examine her connections to her native Los Angeles, the intersections between public and private spaces, personal and historical narratives, exurban and urban spaces, and the cultural border and historical relationships between Mexico and the United States. The artworks showcased in the exhibition span 30 years. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through Jul. 9 Emancipation: The Unfinished Project of Liberation. On view during the 160th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, Emancipation: The Unfinished Project of Liberation visualizes what freedom looks like for Black Americans today and the legacy of the Civil War in 2023 and beyond. Highlighting the perspectives of contemporary Black artists, the seven installations of Emancipation span sculpture, photography, and paper and textile fabrications. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through Sep. 1 Neighborhood Leap is a free, app-based augmented reality art walking trail exploring South Main Village. Featuring over 50 artists over 20+ stops, the app honors South Main’s past, present, and future through a range of virtual experiences, including visual art, music, movement, and storytelling. Available on iOS and Android. 120 S. Main St. www. neighborhoodleap.carrd.co.

Through Nov. 30 Jean Shin. Known for her signature artistic practice of creating monumental sculpture created from natural or discarded materials, Shin will be creating a site-specific work on the Carter grounds that examines the museum’s history and landscape. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions/jean-shin.

Ongoing Bike and BBQ is a fun, threehour guided Pedego electric bike tour of Fort Worth that includes sightseeing downtown and stops at the Fort Worth Water Gardens, JFK Tribute, Sundance Square Plaza, and more. Then, ride to Panther Island and take the Trinity Trails to arrive in the historic Stockyards for the Herd Cattle Drive and lunch at Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que. Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $125, lunch included. bit.ly/3hYjwip.

Ongoing Carriage and Stagecoach Rides. Harkening back to the old west, carriages and stagecoaches are once again preferred forms of transportation in the Stockyards, making for a perfect family excursion or date-night getaway. 10:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. daily. Ages 10+ $10, 5-9 $5, under five free. 131 E. Exchange Ave. To book: ccarriagesfw@gmail.com.

Ongoing Carter Collection at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Carter houses one of the great collections of American art, from historical landscapes captured on canvas to city streets seen through the lens of a camera. Anchored by iconic masterworks from the 19th and 20th centuries, the collection includes a range of artists, mediums, and styles, providing countless ways to explore and understand American creativity. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions/carter-collection.

Ongoing Carter Collection Themed Tour. Learn about the Carter collection in a novel way as a docent pieces together works with unique commonalities. Free. Sat. 2-3 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-7381933, www.cartermuseum.org/events/ carter-collection-themed-tour.

Ongoing Collection Highlights Tour. Led by a docent, this free tour will introduce a few of the museum’s favorite artworks to you, no art history degree needed!

Free. Thurs.-Fri. & Sun. 2-3 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-7381933, www.cartermuseum.org/events/ collection-highlights-tour.

Ongoing Cowtown Coliseum Stockyards Championship Rodeo. The Stockyards Championship Rodeo is held in the historic Cowtown Coliseum, home of the world’s first indoor rodeo. It features timed events such as tie-down roping, breakaway roping, team roping, and barrel racing and also offers the excitement of rough stock events like bull riding, bronc riding, bareback, and ranch saddle bronc riding. The world’s only year-round rodeo is held nearly every Fri. & Sat. night. Doors 6 p.m. Rodeo 7:30 p.m. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 1-888-COWTOWN, www. cowtowncoliseum.com/events.

Ongoing The Cowtown Opry performs on the steps, on the veranda, or in the lobby of the Historic Livestock Exchange Building in the Fort Worth Stockyards most Sundays, celebrating the rich musical legacy of Texas and the American West. Sun. 2 p.m. Free. 131 E. Exchange Ave., 817-3669675, www.cowtownopry.org.

Ongoing Coyote Drive-In Theater & Canteen. Visit yesteryear in a classic drive-in movie theater that screens both current releases and classics. Enjoy a full menu delivered straight to your car! Gates open daily at 6 p.m. Ages 13+ $8, 4-12 $5, under four free. $5 tickets on Wed. 223 NE 4th St. www.coyotedrive-in.com/fortworth.

Ongoing Dancing at Billy Bob’s Texas. Sun. dance classes, $10 per couple. Wed. ladies night, free line dance lessons. Sat. free line dance lessons with 20% off lunch for dancers at the Honky Tonk Kitchen. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www. billybobstexas.com/events.

Ongoing Drawing From the Collection. Learn with local artists as they lead informal basic drawing classes in the galleries in classes catered to adults/teens and children. All you need is a sketchbook and pencils! Children under six must be accompanied by an adult. First Sun. of every month. 2 p.m. Free. 3200 Darnell St. 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Ongoing Farmers Market of Grapevine. Shop locally-grown produce and products! The market features a variety of vendors of home decor, collectibles, and more. Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 520 S. Main St. #203, Grapevine, TX 76051. 817-527-7446, www. farmersmarketofgrapevine.com.

Ongoing First Fridays at Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. The Modern and Café Modern team up to bring you live music from the First Friday House Band and drink specials and tasty light bites in the museum’s Grand Lobby. Enjoy a unique opportunity to experience the Modern in the evening. Gallery admission is free, and a complimentary, docent-led, 20-minute tour is available at 6:30 p.m. The ongoing film series, Magnolia at the Modern, also offers critically acclaimed films every Friday night. First Fri. of every month, 5-8 p.m. Free. 3200 Darnell St. 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org/ program/first-fridays-1.

Ongoing Fort Worth Botanic Garden. The main gardens are open daily from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., last admission sold at 3:15 p.m. to allow adequate time in the Garden. The Trellis Gift Shop located inside the Garden Center and The Treasure Tree Gift Shop located in the Japanese Garden are open daily,10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Rock Springs Café is open daily, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 16-64 $12, 6-15 $6, seniors 65+ $10. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. 817-366-1100 (Café), 817-463-4160, www.fwbg.org.

Ongoing Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive. Twice a day herders dressed in 19thcentury cowboy gear drive 15-17 head of cattle down Exchange Ave. Best viewing areas for the drives are the front lawn of the Livestock Exchange Building or across the street near RFD-TV’s store. 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. Cattle meet-andgreet behind the Livestock Exchange Building 2 p.m. daily. No cattle drives on major holidays. Weather permitting. Free. Along E. Exchange Ave. 817-336-4373, www.fortworthherd.com.

Ongoing Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. The museum is excited to unveil the biggest changes since the building opened more than a decade ago. Discover tweaks, updates, and overhauls in every gallery, from a new play area survey, and a Top 10 Zoo or Aquarium by FamilyFun magazine. Home to more than 7,000 animals, the zoo is in the second of a four-phase, $100 million master plan. The institution’s focus on education and conservation is second to none, enhancing the lives of more than one million visitors a year. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Ages 13-64 $18, 65+ & 3-12 $14, under three free. Parking $5/vehicle. 1989 Colonial Parkway. 817759-7555, www.fortworthzoo.org.

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Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 1600 Gendy St. 817-2559300, www.fwmuseum.org.

Ongoing Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge. This 3,621-acre refuge is one of the largest city-owned nature centers in the United States. It was designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1980 and offers special events, educational programs, and naturalist-led hikes. Ages 13-64 $6, 65+ $3, 3-12 $2, under three free, dogs $1. Active/Retired Military with ID $1 off. 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. 817-3927410, www.fwnaturecenter.org.

Ongoing Fort Worth Trinity Park. The Log Cabin Village living history museum depicts the lifestyle of pioneers who settled this area in the mid-to-late 1800s. Ages 18+ $7, 4-17 & 60+ $6, under four free. Tues.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sun.Mon. 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln. 817-3925881, www.logcabinvillage.org.

Ongoing The nationally acclaimed Fort Worth Zoo has been ranked the No. 1 Zoo in North America by USA Today, the Best Zoo in Texas by Yahoo Travel, the No. 5 Zoo in the Nation by USA Travel Guide, the No. 1 Family Attraction in DFW by Zagat

Ongoing Four Day Weekend comedy. This multi-member comedy troupe in downtown Fort Worth weaves audience participation, videos, and music into their improvisational skills. The talented cast has created the longest-running live show in Fort Worth’s history. Fri. 8 p.m. Sat. 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. 18+. $25. 312 Houston St. 817-226-4329, www. fourdayweekend.com.

Ongoing Gabriel Dawe: Plexus no. 34 is at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Carter has commissioned a largescale, site-specific installation of more than eighty miles of multicolored thread by internationally celebrated, Mexican-born, and Dallas-based artist Gabriel Dawe. It looks like frozen light and Technicolor vaporous mist, drawing attention to the majestic architecture and natural light of the museum’s atrium. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m., closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, www. cartermuseum.org/exhibitions.

Ongoing The Ghosts of Fort Worth Tour. Combining history with hauntings, this tour is Fort Worth’s #1 All-Ages/Family-Friendly Ghost Tour. Your spooky adventure will begin with an introduction to Fort Worth’s haunted past, and then you’ll head off to visit some of the most haunted locations in the city. 8 p.m. daily. Ages 12+ $25, 6-11 $10, under six free. Adults-only tours also available. 109 W. Exchange Ave. 855-9999026, bit.ly/3UjMmbq.

Ongoing Grapevine Vintage Railroad. “Puffy,” the 1896 steam locomotive, is the oldest continuously operating steam engine in the South, and “Vinny” is a 1953 GP-7 diesel locomotive. The Cotton Belt Route Excursion is a 21-mile trip that rolls at a leisurely pace and is perfect for the entire family. Keep an eye out for greedy outlaws onboard the Cotton Belt Route Excursion and join in on the fun by helping railroad detectives solve the mystery of who robbed the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. The Grapevine to Stockyards run departs at 12:50 p.m. and arrives in the Stockyards around 2:30 p.m. The return trip departs the Stockyards at 4:15 p.m. and arrives back in Grapevine about 5:45 p.m. $18-$26. Grapevine Station: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 705 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051. Stockyards Station: 12-4:30 p.m. 140 E. Exchange Ave. bit.ly/3vUkzlv.

Ongoing John Wayne: An American Experience. Sprawling over 10,000 square feet, the John Wayne: An American Experience exhibit is structured to give an intimate tour of the life of John Wayne. Starting with his early childhood and career, each room highlights an aspect of The Duke’s legacy. For film aficionados, an extensive gallery called the “Life on Screen” highlights the most iconic film props and costumes. All patrons have exclusive access to never-before seen family photos and correspondences which have been thoughtfully curated by the Wayne family in order to give guests a holistic view of the icon, whose values translate both on the silver screen and off. Daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 2501 Rodeo Plaza. www.johnwayne.com.

Ongoing James Surls, Seven and Seven Flower (1998) is at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The acclaimed Texas artist transformed pine and steel into writhing blossoms suspended in space to evoke a dynamic relationship between the earthly and the spiritual. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-989-5064, www. cartermuseum.org/exhibitions/james-surlsseven-and-seven-flower.

Ongoing Happy Hour at the Kimbell Café. Enjoy live music and a selection of beverages and snacks available for purchase. Members receive a 10% discount on beverages during happy hours. Fri. 5-7 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-3328451, www.kimbellart.org.

Ongoing Kimbell Art Museum’s renowned European masterpieces, paintings, and sculptures dating from antiquity through the 18th century include Michelangelo’s Torment of Saint Anthony and Caravaggio’s Cardsharps. Visitors will also see antiquities from Greece, Italy, and Egypt. Late 18th century through mid-20th century works are on view in the north galleries. Impressionist and postImpressionist favorites Cézanne, Monet, Picasso, Matisse, and Mondrian are also on display to admire. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. 12-8 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Permanent exhibition is free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-3328451, www.kimbellart.org.

Ongoing LEGOLAND Discovery Center. Surround yourself with millions of LEGO Bricks and build epic LEGO creations alongside master builders! Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults must be accompanied by at least one child under 18 to visit. 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy., Grapevine, Texas 76051, www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/dallas-fw.

Ongoing Live music at Scat Jazz Lounge. Scat is a live music venue showcasing some of the best local, regional, and national talent with a primary focus on straight-ahead jazz. Set in the basement of the historic Woolworth building, Scat carries on the New York tradition of the coolest clubs being underground and off the beaten path. The idea was to create a club where you can enjoy a great cocktail while listening to some of the best music ever written. Every Thurs.-Sat. Showtimes and ticket prices vary. 111 W. 4th, Ste. 11. 817-870-9100, www.scatjazzlounge.com.

Ongoing The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. The grand, new gallery space tells the story of the relationship between women and horses through interactive exhibits, beautifully displayed artifacts, and a breathtaking, dramatic media production that encompasses the space and allows visitors to feel like they are standing in a herd of magnificent horses. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Ages 13-64 $12; 65+, military, and first responders $9; 4-12 $6; under four free. 1720 Gendy St. 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

Ongoing Old West Comedy Gunfight. When in the Stockyards go see The Legends of Texas, the “Premier Comedy Gun Fighting Group in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards.” Sat. & Sun. 11:45 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Free. 131 E. Exchange Ave.

Ongoing Public tours at Kimbell Art Museum. Join docents for regularly scheduled tours focusing on both the permanent collection and special exhibitions. Permanent exhibition and architecture tours: during museum hours. Free. Special exhibitions: Wed.-Fri. 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. Ages 18+ $18, 60+ and students with ID $16, 6-11 $14, under six free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-332-8451, www. kimbellart.org/content/tours.

Ongoing Texas Live! is a unique attraction that combines entertainment, restaurants, and accommodations into one exciting destination. Perfect for sports fans, the complex is nestled between three legendary arenas, AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, and Choctaw Stadium. Texas Live! is the place you’ll want to be before, after, or during a game. 1650 E. Randol Mill Rd., Arlington, TX 76011, 817852-6688, www.texas-live.com.

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