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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. Admission free. Hrs. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and select holidays. For more information, 817-989-5064, www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions/james-surls-seven-andseven-flower. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 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 nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the collection includes a range of artists, mediums, and styles, providing countless ways to explore and understand American creativity. They regularly change out these works, so each time you visit, you’ll encounter something new. Admission free. Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., closed Mon. For more information, 817-738-1933, www. cartermuseum.org/exhibitions/carter-collection. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. Ongoing Fort Worth Stockyards Historical District’s Texas Longhorn Cattle Drive. Twice daily, 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 Bldg. or across the street near RFD TV’s Gift Store. Free. Times 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. daily, weather permitting. The Fort Worth Herd Experience has a 2 p.m. daily meet ’n greet behind the Livestock Exchange Building. No cattle drives on major holidays. For more information, 817-336-4373, www.fortworthherd.com. Along E. Exchange Ave. 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. Ticket prices are $12 adults ages 16-64, $6 ages 6-15, $10 ages 65+. Please know the Tarrant County requirement for masks will be enforced, which means visitors and employees will not be allowed entry without an adequate face covering. However, wearing masks while outdoors in the Garden is still optional. Online ticketing is in place, allowing contactless payments. The Trellis Gift Shop, located inside the Garden Center, will be open with limited capacity, seven days a week. The Treasure Tree Gift Shop, located in the Japanese Garden, will only be open on Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Rock Springs Café is currently open seven days a week, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Please contact the café at 817-366-1100 for more information. To purchase tickets, or to reserve a time, www.fwbg.org. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.
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 the DFW Metroplex 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 first phase, African Savanna, opened in April 2018. The second, Elephant Springs, opened in April 2021 their newest habitat offers a lush, tropical landscape and an authentic village that will transport you to the other side of the world. The institution’s focus on education and conservation is second to none, enhancing the lives of more than one million visitors a year. Fort Worth Zoo limited admission due to COVID-19 restrictions. Everyone, except children 2 and younger, must have a reservation. All reservations must be made online before arriving at the Zoo (ticket booths will be closed). Reservations become active and available on the website 3 days prior to the day you visit. A limited number of people will be admitted each day and restaurants, shops and attractions will operate at a limited capacity. Signage throughout the Zoo will remind guests of the importance of social distancing, wearing masks and handwashing; markers on the ground and at exhibits will indicate social distancing placement. Masks are strongly encouraged for all guests 10 years of age or older and space is limited, so register early! Open 365 days a year. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Gen. Admission, $16 adults, $12 child/seniors 65+, parking
$5. Zoo members free. For information and to register, 817-759-7555, www.fortworthzoo.org/ safe-start. 1989 Colonial Parkway. Ongoing Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Take a nostalgic ride on two Victorian-style locomotives. “Puffy,” the 1896 steam locomotive, is the oldest continuously operating steam engine in the South; “Vinny” is a 1953 GP-7 diesel locomotive. The Cotton Belt Route Excursion, a round trip between downtown Grapevine and the Fort Worth Stockyards, runs June 5,6,12,13,19,20,26,27. The 21-mile trip 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. Join in on the fun and help railroad detectives solve the mystery of who robbed the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Tickets $18-$26. The Grapevine to the 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. For times & ticket information, visit https://bit. ly/3vUkzlv. Grapevine Station, 705 S. Main St. Open 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Stockyards Station, 140 E. Exchange Ave., open noon-4:30 p.m. 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, Rome and Egypt. Late 18th-century through mid-20thcentury works are on view in the north galleries. Admire Impressionist and post-Impressionist favorites Cézanne, Monet, Picasso, Matisse and Mondrian. The permanent exhibition is free. Hrs. Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. noon-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., Closed Mon. The museum has instituted new guidelines for staff and visitors that support state and local health and safety recommendations. New health and safety measures require the temporary suspension of certain activities and accommodations, as well as the addition of new visitor guidelines and staff protocols such as requiring masks for all staff and guests over 2 years of age. For more information, call 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 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 nature hikes. Admission $6 adults 13-64, $2 children 3-12, free to children under 3, $3 seniors 65+, $1 for dogs. $1 discount per person with Military ID-Active/Retired. Nature Center & Refuge hrs. 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
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daily. Hours vary for special events. For more information, 817-392-7410, www.fwnaturecenter.org. 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. Ongoing Public tours at Kimbell Art Museum. Join knowledgeable docent guides for regularly scheduled tours focusing on the permanent collection and special exhibitions. Permanent Collection: Wednesdays, 2 p.m., Sundays, 3 p.m. Architecture Tours: Two Buildings, One Museum, Saturdays, 2 p.m. No reservations are required.Admission is required for non-members to visit paid special exhibitions: $18 adults, $16 seniors 60+, $16 students with ID, $14 children 6-11, children under 6 are free. Museum hrs. Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. noon-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., Closed Mon. The museum has instituted new guidelines for staff and visitors that support state and local health and safety recommendations. New health and safety measures require the temporary suspension of certain activities and accommodations, as well as the addition of new visitor guidelines and staff protocols such as requiring masks for all staff and guests over 2 years of age. For more information, www.kimbellart.org/learn/gallery-tours/public-tours. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 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 the visitor to feel like they are standing in a herd of magnificent horses. Hrs. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sun., Mon. & major holidays. See web site for details. Admission $10 for 13+, $7 for military/ first responders & seniors 65+, $4 children 4-12, children 3 & under free with paid adult. Free parking with a paid Cowgirl admission. For more information, 817-336-4475, 800-4763263, www.cowgirl.net. 1720 Gendy St. Ongoing “Gabriel Dawe: Plexus no. 34” is at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Amon Carter has commissioned a large scale, site-specific installation of more than eighty miles of multicolored thread by internationally celebrated Mexican born, Dallas-based artist Gabriel Dawe. Enjoy the transformative power of Dawe’s sculptural marvels, which he weaves from thousands of thin strands. They look like frozen light and Technicolor vaporous mist, drawing attention to the majestic architecture and natural light of the museum’s Atrium. Admission free. Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., closed Mon. For more information, 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum. org/exhibitions. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. Ongoing Grapevine Farmers Indoor Market. Shop local and eat healthy with locally-grown produce and products. The market features a variety of vendors of home decor, collectibles and more. Open Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission. For more information, 817-527-7446, www.farmersmarketofgrapevine.com. 520 S. Main St., #203, Grapevine, TX 76051. 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. You must reserve tickets online prior to visiting. Admission $5 per person. Free for ages 3 & under. Hrs. Tues.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Closed Sun. & Mon. For more information, 817-392-5881, www.logcabinvillage. org. 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln. Ongoing Sid Richardson Museum is temporarily closed. See the virtual exhibition, “In a Different Light: Winslow Homer and Frederic Remington” and experience the works by these two masters on view from the Denver Art Museum, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, and the Sid Richardson Museum. The museum also hosts at-home events and programs for all ages and experience levels. Join them for a discussion, workshop, or hands-on studio experience and watch the art come alive for you and your family. For more information on upcoming programming, https://sidrichardsonmuseum.org/ programs/calendar/. 309 Main St. Fridays & Saturdays 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. Tickets $25. Ages 18+ are welcome. Performances Fri. 8 p.m. & Sat., 7 p.m. & 10 p.m. For information, 817-226-4329, www.fourdayweekend.com. 312 Houston St.
Saturdays through Sept.11 Grapevine Farmers & Artisan Market in Grapevine, Texas. This free, open-air market is located at the Town Square Gazebo. The market offers fresh Texas produce, baked goods, handcrafted and Texasmade items. It is a great place to bring the whole family, learn about Texas products and shop local. Entertainment: June 5, Missi St Thomas; June 12, Kerri Lick; June 19, Erick Fayard; June 26, Levi Ray. Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, www.grapevinetexasusa.com/shopwine-dine/grapevine-farmers-market/. 325 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX 76051. Most Every Sunday 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 celebrating the rich musical legacy of Texas and the American West. Free to the public, 2 p.m. www.cowtownopry.org. 817-366-9675. 131 E. Exchange Ave.
Throughout June Six Flags Over Texas. Come experience Dallas-Fort Worth area’s largest, most thrilling theme park filled with over 45 exciting rides, shows, & attractions. Reservations required and masks are mandatory for all guests over age 2. For more information and tickets, www.sixflags. com/overtexas. 2201 Rd. Arlington, TX 76011. Through July 3 Mariachi Girl at Artisan Center Theater. Ten-year-old Carmencita dreams of being a mariachi singer and one day joining in performance with her father. However, her father clings to a long-held family tradition of male-only mariachis. When Carmencita's teacher offers her a book about a female mariachi, everything changes for "Cita" as she sees a possibility of her dream becoming a reality. Can she celebrate her own heritage and expand her father's view of the world? Mariachi Girl is an uplifting bilingual family drama about reaching for your dreams and is filled with vibrant original mariachi music. Performance times and prices vary. For more information, www.artisanct.com. 444 East Pipeline Rd., Hurst, TX 76053. Through July 25 “FOCUS: Wael Shawky” at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. In this exhibition, as with much of his work, the artist explores the ambiguities between history and myth in a multimedia presentation. Tickets $16 adults, 13+, $10 students with ID & seniors 60+ $12. Free for children 12 & under and Modern members. Hrs. Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. open until 8 p.m., closed Mon. For more information, 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org/ exhibition/focus-wael-shawky. 3200 Darnell St. Through Aug.1 Sean Kenney’s "Nature Connects Made with LEGO® Bricks" at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. This award-winning and record-breaking exhibition uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks to explore animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and humanity’s relationship with nature. Included in the price of admission. For more information and to purchase tickets, https://bit. ly/3tLa7LK. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. Through Aug. 8 “An-My Lê On Contested Terrain” exhibit at The Amon Carter Museum of American Art. Featuring photographs from a selection of the artist’s five major bodies of work, the nationally touring exhibition considers the celebrated photographer’s nearly 25-year career exploring the edges of war and recording these landscapes of conflict in beautiful, classically composed photographs. Free Admission. Hrs. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and select holidays. For more information and tickets, 817-738-1933, https://bit.ly/2P3ZlRJ. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Through Aug. 8 “Photography is Art” at Amon Carter Museum of American Art. Though widely accepted today as a medium, art museums have not always embraced photography. In fact, it wasn’t until the late 1970s and early 1980s that many museums began actively collecting and displaying photographs. See the story of American photographers’ efforts, from the late 19th century on, to explore and proclaim photography’s artfulness. Drawn from the Carter’s expansive and renowned photography collection, this exhibition reveals how artists shaped their medium’s artistic language. Free Admission. Hrs. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and select holidays. For more information and tickets, 817-738-1933, https:// bit.ly/3sj9IPT. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. Through Aug. 22 Celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of the founding of the Carter, “An Expanding Vision: Six Decades of Works on Paper” revisits the museum’s history of collecting works on paper and highlights its development into one of the country’s significant holdings of works on paper, including complete sets of works by George Bellows and Stuart Davis, as well as over 2,500 prints from the Tamarind Lithography Workshop (now Tamarind Institute). The exhibition highlights key moments of collecting in the past sixty years, including acquisitions of work by artists such as Mary Cassatt, Glenn Ligon, Louise Nevelson, Kara Walker, Charles Wilbert White, and more. Free Admission. Hrs. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and select holidays. For more information and tickets, 817-738-1933, https://bit.ly/3vWeJAh. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. Through Sept. 6 Annual Summerfest at The Gaylord Texan Resort. Celebrate summer with events for the whole family! Enjoy the thrilling slides, winding lazy river, and towering play structures at Paradise Springs, which is their 10-acre outdoor waterpark. Inside the resort, enjoy pirate and princess-themed activities and other fun seasonal events as you make this Summerfest one to remember. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3eQK9Bm. 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051. Through Nov. 13 Lone Star Murder Mysteries presents Dead, Dead on the Range. The town is bustling with elections, cattle drives, promises of a railroad, and murder! Horace Grimsby, the wealthiest Cattle Baron in Texas, has been found dead and it’s up to Marshal Jim Courtright to bring the killer to justice. Did the Mayoral nominee Roger “Rooster” Montebank get involved in an election scandal? Could the lead reporter for the International Inquisitor, Barbara Wawas, have made her own headlines? Perhaps Buster Beggs, the gentle sheep herder, was bullied by the bull king one too many times. Or was his wife, Emma Grimsby, tired of marriage and looking to get rich quick? Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. $59.95 + tax per person for entertainment and dinner. Gratuity not included. For more information, 817-310-5588, www. texasstardinnertheater.com/2021show.php. 816 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX 76051. Through Dec. “In The Night Garden” exhibit at The Amon Carter Museum of American Art. Immerse yourself in a colorful botanical world full of giant insects, flowers, and plants created by Houston–based artist and Rice University professor Natasha Bowdoin. Inspired by the Carter’s collection and the artist’s abounding interest in literature, from fairytales to transcendental poetry, it offers a moment to pause and reimagine our relationship to the natural world. Free admission. For current safety guideline information and more information, 817-7381933, www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions/ night-garden. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 3 “Sid’s Storytime Online” at the Sid Richardson Museum. Experience this free online opportunity for creative children. Their gallery programs are online. Visit their Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube page to follow along with a new story time. New videos released every Thursday in June. Designed for ages 3-8. For more information, 817-332-6554, https://bit. ly/3eNiBNp. 309 Main St. 3-6 U.S. Gymnastics Championships at Dickies Arena. You’ll flip when you see the U.S. gymnasts live! The U.S. Championships determines the men’s and women’s U.S. champions and U.S. National Teams for the junior and senior elite levels. This is the championship’s first appearance in Fort Worth. One and two day packages are available. For more information, https://dickiesarena.com/event/u-s-gymnasticschampionships/. 1911 Montgomery St. 3,4,5,10,11,25 Arlington Music Hall. This popular performance venue is having most concerts at 50% occupancy, social distancing seats available, and masks are not mandatory although encouraged and worn by staff. They are also using sanitizing chemicals in the venue prior to all shows. June’s performers include Neal McCoy, Beatlemania64, Briefcase Blues, The Isaacs, and Twitty & Lynn. For more information and tickets, www.arlingtonmusichall.net. 224 N. Center St., Arlington, TX 76011. 4 PBR Stockyards Showcase at Cowtown Coliseum. Rope tickets for this double-header event, including a PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Touring Pro Division and a late-night bullfighting extravaganza. The PBR event features 30 of the league’s top bull riders from across the globe. Competing riders attempt one bull each in Round 1; the Top 10 will
advance to the championship round for one additional out and the chance to clinch the event title. Following the Touring Pro Division event, the league with premiere PBR Bulls Gone Wild at 10:30 p.m. This new specially formatted event is a bullfighting extravaganza that brings together celebrity guest stars, the world’s best freestyle bullfighters, and a game show challenges in-front of a live audience. Get read for a unique blend of late-night comedic antics and dazzling feats of athleticism. Showtime 7 p.m. Tickets range in price from $10-$65, depending on age and view. For more information and tickets, www.PBRTix. com. The 2021 PBR Stockyards Showcase will abide by all COVID-19 protocols set by local authorities, including the State of Texas and Tarrant County. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 4 Billy Bob’s Texas-Mike Zito at the 81 Club. Tickets $20 & $25. Performance 9 p.m. www. billybobstexas.com. 817-624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 4 Billy Bob’s Texas-Travis Tritt. Tickets $20, $45 & $65. Performance 10 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817-6247117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza.
4,5,6,10,11,12,13,18,19,20 Magnolia at the Modern. This ongoing series features critcally-acclaimed films. June’s showings: 4,5,6 Dream Horse. 10 Suited. 11,12,13,18,19,20 12 Mighty Orphans. Tickets are $10, $8 for Modern members, $7 for Reel People. The Sunday noon shows are half price. Advance sales begin two hours prior to each show. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, www. themodern.org/films. 3200 Darnell St. 4-6,11-13,18,20,25,26,27 Free Concert Series at Levitt Pavilion. Performers entertain each night under the stars live for family friendly fun. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and refreshments (no glass bottles please). Showtimes 8 p.m. For more information, 817543-4308, www.levittpavilionarlington.org. 100 W. Abram St., Arlington. 5 GOTEXAN Food, Wine & Art Festival at Panther Island Pavilion. The biggest all-Texas wine food & art event in the State with live music by “Forever Mac” from 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Support Texas agriculture and drink Texas wine! Hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Presented by Cross Timbers Wine Trail Association. Tickets $40 in advance, $50 at the door, $15 beer ticket. For more information, https://bit. ly/3wa7i7E. 395 Purcey St. 5 Billy Bob’s Texas-Kylie Frey at the 81 Club. Tickets $15 & $25. Performance 9 p.m. www.
5,11,12,18,19,25,26 The Stockyards Championship Rodeo is held in the historic Cowtown Coliseum, home of the world’s first indoor rodeo. Their rodeo features timed events such as tie-down roping, breakaway roping, team roping and barrel racing. They also offer the excitement of rough stock events like bull riding, bronc riding, bareback and ranch saddle bronc riding. They are the world’s only year-round rodeo. Rodeos are held nearly every Friday and Saturday night. The doors open at 6 p.m. The rodeo starts at 7:30 p.m. Performances last 1.5-2 hours depending on the number of contestants. Reserved seating: Gold Buckle $55, VIP $45, Silver Spur $40, Gen. Ad. 13+ $30, seniors 60+ $25, children 3-12 $15. For more information, 817-625-1025, www.CowtownColiseum.com, 121 E. Exchange Ave. 5-July 3 The Rainbow Fish Musical at Artisan Center Theater. With shiny, multi-colored scales, Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful and unique in all of the ocean. When Rainbow Fish refuses to share his vibrant, shimmering scales, the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. Unhappy that no one adores him anymore, the Rainbow Fish seeks out the wise Octopus, who helps him learn that it’s far better to be admired for being kind than beautiful. Performance times and prices vary. For more information, www.artisanct.com. 444 East Pipeline Rd., Hurst, TX 76053. 8-Aug. 8 “Twelve Mighty Orphans – Behind the Scenes: Laura Wilson” at The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall Of Fame. The exhibit showcases photography and props from Twelve Mighty Orphans, the new film by Sony Pictures Classics. Photographer Laura Wilson is an Honoree in the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. Her son, Luke Wilson, plays a leading role in the movie, which was filmed on location in Fort Worth. Gen. Admission, $10 adults, $7 seniors and military, $4 children. Cowgirl Family Special (2 adults & up to 4 children ages 4-12): $28. For more information, www.cowgirl.net/ twelve-mighty-orphans-behind-the-scenes-laurawilson. 1720 Gendy St. 10 Billy Bob’s Texas-Jimmie Allen. Tickets $16 & $28. Performance 9 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817-6247117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza.
11 After Hours in the Garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Enjoy the beauty of the Garden and unwind with live music while enjoying adult beverages and tasty bites. Mingle in the Leonard Courtyard and revel in the blooms of the adjoining Fuller Garden. Event 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets $18 for members and $25 for non-members. For more information and to purchase tickets, https:// bit.ly/3fiwJgF. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. 11,12 Billy Bob’s Texas-Brantley Gilbert. Tickets $40, $85 & $125. Performance 10 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817-624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza.
11-13 “2021 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic” at Dickies Arena. See what is called the “Super Bowl of Professional Bass Fishing!” Fishing will take place at Lake Ray Roberts in nearby Denton. This is the championship’s first appearance in Fort Worth. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, https://dickiesarena.com/event/2021-academy-sports-outdoors-bassmaster-classic/. 1911 Montgomery St. 15-26 “A Solitary Man – The Music of Neil Diamond” at Casa Mañana. Neil Diamond is one of the best-selling musicians of all time. From halls of fame to lifetime achievements, Diamond’s career has spanned six decades and reaped dozens of awards. Join HAMILTON star Darnell Abraham and American Idol winner Nick Fradiani as you enjoy your cocktails served tableside. Sing along to beloved favorites like “Sweet Caroline” and “America,” intertwined with stories about this prolific artist. Tickets $65. For more information, www.casamanana. org/event_category/single-tickets-2/. 3101 W. Lancaster Ave.
19 Grapevine Vintage Railroad: Father’s Day Excursions. Treat dad to a leisurely ride from Grapevine to the Fort Worth Stockyards. All fathers receive a free hot dog and soda. Tickets $18-$26. For more information and tickets, 817410-3185, https://bit.ly/3hq9YKi. 705 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX 76051. 19 Juneteenth in Fort Worth. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally-celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed in Galveston, Texas with news that war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. There are several ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Fort Worth this year, so see the website for details, www.fortworth.com/events/ annual-events/juneteenth. 20-Oct.10 "Sean Scully: The Shape of Ideas" at The Modern Museum of Fine Art. This exhibit,
organized by the Philadelphia Museum of Art, features the artist’s most significant works and examines his contribution to the development of abstraction over a span of nearly five decades. See 49 paintings and 42 works that highlight the close relationship between the artist’s paintings, drawings, prints, and pastels, which are rarely shown together. The museum follows the recommended guidelines of the CDC and state and local government officials. For more information, www.themodern.org/exhibition/sean-scullyshape-ideas. 3200 Darnell St. Reopening June 25 The 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. On your next visit, discover tweaks, updates, and overhauls in every one of our galleries, from a new play area in the Children's Museum to the latest paleontology information in DinoLabs. Hrs. Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon.-Thurs. For more information on the museum reopening, www.fwmuseum. org. 1600 Gendy St. 25 A Hard Day’s Night showing at Palace Arts Theatre. Over two "typical" days in the life of The Beatles, the boys struggle to keep themselves and Sir Paul McCartney's mischievous grandfather in check while preparing for a live television performance. National Beatles Day – Come in costume and receive a free popcorn. The Palace Arts Center continues to make the safety and security of its patrons a priority. In addition to reduced venue capacity, increased sanitization efforts between shows and in public areas are in effect, and touchless hand sanitizing stations have been placed in public areas for added convenience. For more information, https://bit.ly/2RmsJnt/. 300 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX 76051. 25 Billy Bob’s Texas-Shenandoah & Collin Raye. Tickets $18, $35 & $40. Performances 10 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817-624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza.
26 Billy Bob’s Texas-Ramón Ayala Y Su Bravos Del Norte. Tickets $30, $60 & $80. Performance 7 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817-624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza.
28-July 3 “Jr. National Finals Rodeo” at Cowtown Coliseum. The event attracts the best youth contestants who have qualified through a variety of pathways, and it will crown the 2021 World Champions. The Jr. NFR will guarantee at least $200,000 in added money, with champions winning a minimum of $10,000 per event. For more information, https://jrrodeo.org/home. 121 E. Exchange Ave.
