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Dec. 1 Lyrics Born. Doors 6 p.m. Headliner 9 p.m. $18-$25. Billy Bob’s Texas: 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events.
Dec. 1 Movies That Matter: Belly of the Beast. When a courageous young woman and a radical lawyer discover a pattern of illegal sterilizations in California’s women’s prisons, they wage a near-impossible battle against the Department of Corrections. 7 p.m. Free. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth: 3200 Darnell St. 817-7389215, www.themodern.org. Dec. 2 Shinyribs. Doors 6 p.m. Niles City 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $18-$28. Billy Bob’s Texas: 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events. Dec. 2-4 Magnolia at the Modern: Decision to Leave. In this latest thriller from South Korean master filmmaker, Park Chan-wook, a man plummets to his death from a mountain peak. Did he jump, or was he pushed? Showtimes vary. $10, Sun. noon show half-price. 3200 Darnell St. 817738-9215, www.themodern.org. Dec. 2-4 The Nutcracker. Ballet Frontier presents the Christmas classic about the magic of childhood. Dec. 2: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3: 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4: 2 p.m. $40-$60. Will Rogers Auditorium: 3401 W. Lancaster Ave. 817-585-4188, www.balletfrontier.org.
Dec. 2, 9, 16 & 23 Murder Mystery Texas: Murder in Sundance Square. Enjoy an evening of delicious cuisine and despicable crime as you help solve a triple homicide. Drop by to dine, drink, deduce, and die… laughing. 7-10 p.m. $58-$63. Aloft Downtown: 334 W. 3rd St. 817-8857999, https://bit.ly/3UKOnxn. Dec. 3 Adult Saturday Workshop: Modern Masters Studio. Led by artist Liz Trosper, participants will consider the ideas at play in Modern Masters through hands-on activities in drawing, scanning, constructed photographs, and painting. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch provided. $115. 3200 Darnell St. 817-7389215, www.themodern.org. Dec. 3 Mark Chesnutt. Doors 6 p.m. House Band 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $20-$35. Billy Bob’s Texas: 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events. Dec. 4 Colts vs. Cowboys. 7:20 p.m. AT&T Stadium: 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011. 817-892-5000, www.attstadium.com.
Dec. 6 Christmas with the Beatles: Abbey Road. Featuring all the top hits of the Beatles along with some great holiday tunes, Abbey Road’s Christmas With The Beatles promises to be a night of fun. Abbey Road recreates an authentic Beatles concert experience, with period-accurate costume changes, too. 7:30 p.m. $25-$65. Arlington Music Hall: 224 N. Center St. Arlington, TX 76011, 817-226-4400, www.arlingtonmusichall.net/events. Follow @fortworthkey on
Dec. 7, 20 & 22 White Christmas (1954). Grapevine’s Historic Palace Theatre hosts classic Christmas-themed movies during the holidays. 7 p.m. $6. 300 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051, 817-410-3100, https://bit.ly/3LmGTMM. Dec. 8 Celtic Angels Christmas. A joyous celebration from start to finish, Celtic Angels Christmas encompasses vocal and instrumental holiday and Irish favorites. Paired with show-stopping, world class, champion Irish dancing and a live band, Celtic Angels Christmas is sure to awe and entertain. All ages. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $19-$75. Arlington Music Hall: 224 N. Center St. Arlington, TX 76011. 817-226-4400, https://bit.ly/3olJhsB. Dec. 8 Second Thursdays at the Carter: Surreal & Stylish. Join the Carter every sec-
ond Thursday to connect with art through cocktails, conversations, and creativity. This month, experience the midcentury Fort Worth art scene in the exhibition Charles Truett Williams: The Art of the Scene and dress in your sharpest suits and sheath dresses for a night of socializing. 5-8 p.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-7381933, www.cartermuseum.org/events.
Dec. 8-Jan. 8, 2023 Handle With Care. A young Israeli woman on holiday with her grandmother in the United States is confronted by an unexpected turn of events. Now, she finds herself stranded in a motel room on Christmas Eve with an oddball delivery man. Is their meeting an accident, or is it destiny generations in the making? Showtimes vary. 821/823 W. Vickery Blvd. 817-784-9378, www.stagewest.org. Dec. 9 Kaitlin Butts. Doors 6 p.m. House Band 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $20-$35. Billy Bob’s Texas: 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events. Dec. 9 World Ballet Series: The Nutcracker is a family-friendly experience accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, over 150 hand-sewn costumes, hand-crafted sets, and classic Marius Petipa choreography. $30-$175. Texas Hall: 701 W. Nedderman Dr. Arlington, TX 76010, 817-272-3331, https://bit.ly/3BNaVoA. Dec. 10 Holiday in the Garden includes a holiday “Sip & Shop” with 50+ local vendors, a visit from Santa and his elves, food trucks, and more. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. https://bit.ly/3SgQc3u.
Dec. 12 Miracle on 34th Street (1947). Grapevine’s Historic Palace Theatre hosts classic Christmas-themed movies all month long. 7 p.m. $6. 300 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051, 817-410-3100, https://bit.ly/3LmGTMM.
Dec. 13 National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989). Grapevine’s Historic Palace Theatre hosts classic Christmasthemed movies all month long. 7 p.m. $6. 300 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051, 817410-3100, https://bit.ly/3LmGTMM. Dec. 14 Pasta Making Class. Go in depth into the pasta making process and history at il Modo. Light bites will be provided with the class for pasta sampling, and wine and additional beverages will be available for purchase. Private pasta making classes are also available. 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. $70. 714 Main St. 817-415-0144, https://bit.ly/3dUO3vr. Dec. 14 & 20 Elf (2003). Grapevine’s Historic Palace Theatre hosts classic Christmas-themed movies all month long. Dec. 14: 7 p.m. Dec. 20: 2 p.m. $6. 300 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051, 817-4103100, https://bit.ly/3LmGTMM. Dec. 15 Red Clay Strays. Doors 6 p.m. House Band 8 p.m. Headliner 9 p.m. $16-$25. Billy Bob’s Texas: 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-6247117, www.billybobstexas.com/events. Dec. 16 & 17 Flatland Cavalry. Doors 6 p.m. House Band 8 p.m. Headliner 9 p.m. Seated show Dec. 16: $20-$60. Pit show Dec. 17: $20-$50. Billy Bob’s Texas: 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www. billybobstexas.com/events. Dec. 16-18 Ando Building’s 20th Anniversary Free Admission Weekend. In honor of the 20th anniversary of the Modern’s building, the community is invited to visit for free. The documentary Making the Modern will be screened in the auditorium noon and 2 p.m. Sat. Architecture tours will take place 11 a.m. Sat. & Sun. 3200 Darnell St. 817738-9215, www.themodern.org. Through Dec. 17 Christmas with Nat and Natalie. Cozy up in the newly renovated Reid Cabaret Theatre at Casa Mañana for an “unforgettable” evening with holiday favorites from Nat King and Natalie Cole. This show is suitable for most audiences. Showtimes vary. 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. 817-332-2272, https://bit.ly/3PyhJfu. Dec. 18 Lola’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Rummage Sale: Vintage + Artisan Market. Held on the third Sunday of every month, this outdoor market showcases some of DFW’s best artists, creators, and vintage collectors. Enjoy food trucks, live music, and 40+ vendors. Family and pet-friendly! 12-5 p.m. Free. 2000 W. Berry St. www.lolasfw.com.
Through Dec. 18. Justin Ginsberg: Shaking the Shadow. Texas–based artist Justin Ginsberg created a glass sculptural work inspired in part by the Sargent, Whistler, and Venetian Glass exhibition, pulling glass threads measuring up to 30 feet in length before installing them in the Carter’s Main Gallery, resulting in a large-scale glass “waterfall” sculpture. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun.
noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions. Dec. 19 & 21-23 Animated Double Feature: A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) and Frosty the Snowman (1966). Grapevine’s Historic Palace Theatre hosts classic Christmas-themed movies all month long. 11 a.m. $6. 300 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051, 817-410-3100, https://bit.ly/3LmGTMM. Dec. 19, 21 & 23 It’s a Wonderful Life (1946). Grapevine’s Historic Palace Theatre hosts classic Christmas-themed movies all month long. 7 p.m. $6. 300 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051, 817-410-3100, https://bit.ly/3LmGTMM. Dec. 21 The Santa Clause (1994). Grapevine’s Historic Palace Theatre hosts classic Christmas-themed movies all month long. 2 p.m. $6. 300 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051, 817-410-3100, https://bit.ly/3LmGTMM. Dec. 22 Bri Bagwell. Doors 6 p.m. House Band 8 p.m. Headliner 9 p.m. $16-$25. Billy Bob’s Texas: 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-6247117, www.billybobstexas.com/events. Dec. 22 Home Alone (1990). Grapevine’s Historic Palace Theatre hosts classic Christmas-themed movies all month long. 2 p.m. $6. 300 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051, 817-410-3100, https://bit.ly/3LmGTMM. Dec. 23 Tanner Usrey. Doors 6 p.m. House Band 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $16-$28. Billy Bob’s Texas: 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events. Dec. 23 A Christmas Story (1983). Grapevine’s Historic Palace Theatre hosts classic Christmas-themed movies all month long. 2 p.m. $6. 300 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051, 817-410-3100, https://bit.ly/3LmGTMM. Through Dec. 23 A Christmas Carol: A New Musical Comedy. Casa Mañana presents a new, fresh twist on a classic Dickens tale. Don’t miss your chance to get in the spirit of the season with this new holiday tradition! Showtimes vary. 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. 817-332-2272, https://bit.ly/3viVCl9. Through Dec. 23 Texas Christkindl Market. Inspired by the cherished German tradition, the Texas Christkindl Market is family-friendly and features a unique shopping experience for holiday gifts, decorations, and one-of-a-kind finds, live entertainment, and delicious German refreshments. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Free. North Plaza at Globe Life Field, 1650 E. Randol Mill Rd. Arlington, TX 76011, www.txchristkindlmarket.com. Dec. 24 Eagles vs. Cowboys. 3:25 p.m. AT&T Stadium: 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011. 817-892-5000, www.attstadium.com.
Dec. 26 Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig’s Adventure. With lunch boxes packed and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa and friends are excited about their outdoor holiday adventure, full of singing, dancing, games, and surprises. Little piggies everywhere will love celebrating the season with this 60-minute live musical experience! 6 p.m. $30-$60. Lap children under two free. College Park Center: 600 S. Center St. Arlington, TX 76019, 817-272-5584, https:// bit.ly/3ReOrmj. Follow @fortworthkey on
Dec. 28 Seth James. Doors 6 p.m. Todd Stewart 7 p.m. Headliner 8 p.m. $20. Billy Bob’s Texas: 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-6247117, www.billybobstexas.com/events. Dec. 29 Meet Me in St. Louis (1944). Grapevine’s Historic Palace Theatre hosts classic Christmas-themed movies all month long. Enjoy dinner at a Grapevine restaurant before the show and receive a free small popcorn with a same-day receipt. 2 p.m. $6. 300 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051, 817410-3100, https://bit.ly/3LmGTMM. Dec. 29 Corey Kent. Doors 6 p.m. House Band 8 p.m. Headliner 9 p.m. $16-$28. Billy Bob’s Texas: 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-6247117, www.billybobstexas.com/events. Dec. 30 Toadies with Flickerstick. Doors 6 p.m. House Band 8 p.m. Flickerstick 9 p.m. Toadies 10 p.m. $20-$40. Billy Bob’s Texas: 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www. billybobstexas.com/events. Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Party featuring Randy Rogers Band. Doors 6 p.m. JD Myers Band 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $30-$85. Billy Bob’s Texas: 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events. Through Dec. 31 Stephanie Syjuco: Double Vision. Using digital editing, staged photography, and archival excavation, Stephanie Syjuco: Double Vision reconsiders mythologies of the American West and reveals how these works and their presentation within a museum can perpetuate colonial lore. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions.
Through Jan. 1, 2023 ICE! Featuring The Polar Express™. This year, Gaylord Texan’s signature holiday attraction features
your favorite scenes from the beloved movie, The Polar Express, brought to life in magnificent sculptures hand-carved from more than two million pounds of ice. It’s all part of Lone Star Christmas at Gaylord Texan, which also includes ice skating, tubing down a two-story slide covered in real snow, winter-themed escape rooms, gingerbread house decorating, Cirque: Winter Wonderland, and so much more. 1501 Gaylord Trl. Grapevine, TX 76051. 817-778-1000, https://bit.ly/3c6Zq2E.
Through Jan. 1, 2023Texas Motor Speedway Gift of Lights. Play your favorite Christmas music while you drive through a magical trail of holiday lights! Sun.-Thurs. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. $35/car. 3545 Lone Star Cir. www.giftoflightstexas.com. Through Jan. 8, 2023 Grapevine: The Christmas Capital of Texas™. With more than 1,400 holiday events taking place in just 40 days, Grapevine has earned their Christmas Capital Proclamation granted by the Texas Senate. With parades, enormous Christmas decor and neverending lights, an ice rink, tons of shopping, holiday train rides, and more, you don’t want to miss this extensive, joyful winter wonderland. Daily. www.christmascapitaloftexas.com.
Through Jan. 8, 2023 Lightscape. Taking place within the 120-acre Fort Worth Botanic Garden and set along a beautifully illuminated walking trail, Lightscape will feature spectacular artistic installations that come to life after dark with color, imagination, and sound. Ticket holders will walk a mile-long path under suspended strands, into tunnels of light, and through a fire garden, an undulating wave of bluebonnets, singing trees, treetop sculptures, and artistic installations, all while toasting marshmallows over a fire and drinking seasonal drinks at stations along the trail. Ages 13+ $28, 3-12 $18, under three free, groups of 20+ 10% off. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. 817-463-4160, https://bit.ly/3OdaglC.
Through Jan. 8, 2023 Modern Masters: A Tribute to Anne Windfohr Marion highlights the contributions of one of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s greatest patrons for more than half a century. The exhibition features a major group of works by the Abstract Expressionist artist Jackson Pollock, iconic minimalist works by Carl Andre, Agnes Martin, and Richard Serra, and photography by an international field of artists such as Bernd and Hilla Becher and Cindy Sherman. 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 Jan. 22, 2023 Faces from the Interior: The Native American Portraits of Karl Bodmer. Organized by and drawn exclusively from the collection of Omaha’s Joslyn Art Museum, Faces from the Interior features over 60 recently conserved watercolors including portraits of individuals from the Omaha, Ponca, Yankton, Lakota, Mandan, Hidatsa, Assiniboine, and Blackfoot nations. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, https://bit.ly/3EJ2s74.
Through Jan. 22, 2023 Speaking with Light: Contemporary Indigenous Photography highlights the dynamic ways that Indigenous artists have leveraged their lenses to reclaim representation and affirm their existence, perspectives, and trauma. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, https://bit.ly/3EKdBEH.
Through Jan. 29, 2023 Murillo: From Heaven to Earth. The Kimbell Art Museum presents Murillo: From Heaven to Earth, a comprehensive exhibition of works by Spanish painter Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617–1682). The leading religious painter of Seville during his time, Murillo is primarily known for his depictions of the life of Christ, Christian saints, and other Biblical scenes, including monumental paintings of the Virgin in celestial glory. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. noon-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Adults $18, age 60+ and students $16, ages 6-11 $14, under six free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-3328451, www.kimbellart.org. Through Feb. 5, 2023 Stockyards Rodeo Rink. The brand new ice skating rink is here! Make a day of it and enjoy the rodeo, holiday lights, Cowboy Santa’s Winter Wonderland, the Avoca Cocoa & Coffee Corral, live music, and more. Skate Times: 11 a.m. 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. daily. $20. 121 E. Exchange Ave. bit.ly/3U8JpZV. Follow @fortworthkey on
Through May 7, 2023 Charles Truett Williams: The Art of the Scene. This exhibition examines the Fort Worth mid-century 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
Through May 2023 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. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-7381933, www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions/ darryl-lauster-testament.
Through Nov. 2023 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. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum. org/exhibitions/jean-shin. 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 “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. noon-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. 817-738-1933, 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. and 3-4 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org/events/collection-highlights-tour. 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. nightly. Ages 12+ $25, 6-11 $10, under six free. Adults-only tours also available. 109 W. Exchange Ave. 855-9999026, https://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: Noon-4:30 p.m. 140 E. Exchange Ave. www.bit.ly/3vUkzlv. 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 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 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 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 yearround 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., 817-366-9675, www.cowtownopry.org.
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 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 in the Children’s Museum to the latest paleontology information in DinoLabs. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. 1600 Gendy St. 817-255-9300, www.fwmuseum.org.
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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. 817-392-7410, 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 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, two and under free. Parking $5/vehicle. 1989 Colonial Parkway. 817-759-7555, www.fortworthzoo.org. 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. 817226-4329, www.fourdayweekend.com. Ongoing The 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. noon-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Permanent exhibition is free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org. 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 musuem hours. Free. Special exhibitions: Wed.-Fri. 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. Ages 18+ $18, 60+ & students with ID $16, 6-11 $14, under six free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-332-8451, www. kimbellart.org/content/tours. 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 Modern Billings XI. Margaret Meehan and Andrea Tosten place large-scale installations along Jacksboro Highway and the Lancaster corridor, extending the reach of the Modern and the education department and providing an intervention opportunity for contemporary art in urban landscapes. 24/7. Free. Locations vary. 817-738-9215, www. themodern.org/modern-billings.
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. Noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Ages 13-64 $12, 65+, military & first responders $9, 4-12 $6, under four free. Free parking with paid admission. 1720 Gendy St. 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net. Ongoing Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive. Twice a day herders dressed in 19th-century 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-and-greet 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 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 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 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, 817-8526688, www.texas-live.com.
Ongoing “James Surls, Seven and Seven Flower (1998)” 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. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-989-5064, www. cartermuseum.org/exhibitions/jamessurls-seven-and-seven-flower.
Ongoing “Gabriel Dawe: Plexus no. 34” is at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Carter has commissioned a large-scale, 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. noon-5 p.m., closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions.
