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Nov. 1 Tea and Tours: Speaking with Light: Contemporary Indigenous Photography. Spend time viewing some of the Carter’s most famous artworks and discover the stories and histories behind these pieces. Then relax in The Lounge with a cup of tea, pastries, and good conversation. 3-4:30 p.m. $5. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-9895067, www.cartermuseum.org. Nov. 3 Cliburn at the Modern Presents Jessie Montgomery, Composer. Montgomery’s a decorated composer and violinist whose works are frequently performed around the world by leading musicians and ensembles. 7:30 p.m. $40. 3200 Darnell St. 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org. Nov. 3 Carter College Night. Enjoy complimentary savory snacks, sweet treats, and something to drink while listening to electro beats with local DJ Asa Ace. 5-8 p.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-989-5067, www.cartermuseum.org. Nov. 4 REO Speedwagon. Doors 6 p.m. House Band 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $20-$85. VIP packages available. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events. Nov. 4-6 The Return of Tanya Tucker – Featuring Brandi Carlile. The rising Americana music star Brandi Carlile takes it upon herself to write an entire album for her hero based on Tucker’s extraordinary life. R; 108 minutes. Showtimes vary. $10. 3200 Darnell St. 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org. Nov. 5 Tacos & Tequila Festival. Enjoy a day out with your favorite throwback artists like Juvenile and Petey Pablo while chowing down on DFW’s best taco vendors. 2 p.m. 18+. $49+. 395 Purcey St. www. tacosandtequiladfw.com. Nov. 5 Toddler Studio: You’ve Got a Friend. You, me, we! Practice making friends with art and each other during this toddler-friendly playtime inspired by photographs in Speaking with Light: Contemporary Indigenous Photography. For toddlers ages 2-3 and their families. ASL interpretation provided upon advance request. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-989-5067, www.cartermuseum.org. Nov. 5-13 Here You Come Again: How Dolly Saved My Life in 12 Easy Songs. The show is a celebration of Dolly’s music and of the profound and funny things she has to say to us all about life, love, and how to pull yourself up by the bootstraps. Suitable for most audiences. Showtimes vary. Casa Mañana: 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. 817-3322272, https://bit.ly/3QXCX7O.
Nov. 5-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 community drawn to his studio salon. 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/397Ohwt. Nov. 9-13 Based on the 1998 Broadway revival, Cabaret is set in 1920s Berlin where countercultures flourish and mix each night at the Kit Kat Club. As politicians fight to rebuild Germany amid turmoil, a Master of Ceremonies assures the audience that they will escape all their troubles. All dates 7:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. matinee 2 p.m. $12-$15. UTA Fine Arts Building: 700 Greek Row Dr. Arlington, TX 76013, 817272-2891, utatickets.com.
Nov. 10 Second Thursdays at the Carter: Community & Culture. Join the Carter every second Thursday to connect with art through cocktails, conversations, and creativity. This month, gain insight into the exhibition Faces from the Interior: The North American
Portraits of Karl Bodmer and learn about ways Indigenous cultures are preserved. 5-8 p.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-9895067, www.cartermuseum.org. Nov. 11 Pecos and the Rooftops. Doors 6 p.m. House Band 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $20-$30. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events. Nov. 11 & 25 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.
Nov. 11-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. Find the full list of activities taking place at Gaylord Texan in feature story, pages 4-5. 1501 Gaylord Trl. Grapevine, TX 76051. 817-778-1000, https://bit.ly/3c6Zq2E. Nov. 12 John Wayne Grit Series 5K. Your registration and fundraising efforts make it possible for the John Wayne Cancer Foundation to fund programs that improve cancer patients’ outcomes and save lives through research, education, awareness, and support. Run in honor of family and friends who have been affected by cancer. 8 a.m. $90. Start/finish line at John Wayne: An American Experience: 2501 Rodeo Pl. 949-631-8400, https://bit.ly/3SgSoI7.
Nov. 12 Alicia Villarreal. Live music 7 p.m. Headliner midnight-1:30 a.m. $25$65. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events. Through Nov. 12 Texas Star Dinner Theater. Immerse yourself in an award-winning 90-minute murder mystery dinner theater performance set in the 1880s of the wild west of Texas. 7 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. $60. 16 S. Main St., Grapevine, Texas 76051, 817-3105588, www.texasstardinnertheater.com.
Nov. 13 Holistic Fair. The Holistic Fair features 50+ vendors on the second Sunday of every other month, like complementary and alternative modalities, organic products, intuitive readers, crystals, jewelry, and local medical practitioners. Noon. $5. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events.
Nov. 13 2022 Texas Country Music Awards. 6 p.m. $35-$75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-6247117, www.billybobstexas.com/events. Nov. 16 Pasta Making Class. Go in depth into the pasta making process and history at il Modo. Private pasta making classes also available. 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. $70. 714 Main St. 817-415-0144, https://bit.ly/3dUO3vr. Nov. 18 The Panhandlers. Doors 6 p.m. House Band 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $20-$40. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events.
Nov. 18 & 19 George Strait. I guess Fort Worth crossed his mind, ‘cause the king of country is back, this time at Dickies Arena! 8 p.m. $50+. 1911 Montgomery St. 817-4029000, www.dickiesarena.com.
Nov. 18-Jan. 8, 2023 Grapevine Ice Rink. A 4,500-square-foot outdoor ice-skating rink on Historic Main Street is coming to the Christmas Capital of Texas®, located on Peace Plaza in front of Grapevine Main Station. The towering live Christmas tree will remain in its location on the plaza, as will the larger-than-life ornaments such as the giant reindeer, Victorian coaches and more. A must-visit winter activity for all ages, adding to the list of more than 1400 attractions and events Grapevine hosts during the holiday season. 815 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051. 1-800-457-6338, https://bit.ly/3OiX7GP.
Nov. 18-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 one-mile-long path with suspended strands and tunnels of light and through a fire garden, an undulating wave of bluebonnets, singing trees, treetop sculptures, and artistic installations, 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. 817-4634160, https://bit.ly/3OdaglC. Nov. 19 5th Annual Western Train Excursion. Dress up in period-correct attire (1860s-1906) and ride along from Grapevine to the Fort Worth Historic Stockyards
and back. Check-in 11:30 a.m. $23. 705 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051. 817-4103185, bit.ly/3U0R8dS. Nov. 19 Itty-Bitty Art: Together Time. We’re better off together! Spend quality time with your infant with songs and sensory play inspired by photographs in Speaking with Light: Contemporary Indigenous Photography. For babies 24 months and younger and their families. ASL interpretation provided upon advance request. 10-11 a.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-9895067, www.cartermuseum.org. Nov. 19 Carter Playdate: Lean on Me. Read You Hold Me Up by Monique Gray Smith, explore the galleries, learn about supporting your loved ones, and make a community painting inspired by photographs in Speaking with Light: Contemporary Indigenous Photography. For children ages 3-5 and their families. ASL interpretation provided upon advance request. 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-989-5067, www.cartermuseum.org. Nov. 19 George Lopez: OMG Hi! Comedy Tour. 8 p.m. Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium: 3401 W. Lancaster Ave. 817-3927469, https://bit.ly/3dziYNj.
Through Nov. 19 Kodachrome. Welcome to Colchester, a small town where the pace of life allows the pursuit of love to take up as much space as it needs. A play about love, nostalgia, the seasons, and how we learn to say goodbye. Showtimes vary. 230 W. 4th St. 817-877-3040, www.circletheatre.com.
Nov. 20 Parade of Lights. Get in the holiday spirit! Parade of Lights will take over the streets of downtown Fort Worth for the 40th year with more than 100 illuminated floats, an array of festive performers, holiday decor, live music, and hundreds of thousands of sparkling lights. With a sold-out crowd expected for this milestone year of Texas’ largest holiday parade, attendees are encouraged to purchase reserved “Street Seats.” 6 p.m. $18+. Downtown Fort Worth. 817-336-2787, fortworthparadeoflights.org.
Through Nov. 20 Guards at the Taj. India, 1648. Two hapless Imperial Guards watch from their post as the sun rises for the first time over the newly-completed Taj Mahal. But the morning light brings with it an unthinkable task that will shake the foundations of everything they thought to be true. Showtimes vary. 821/823 W. Vickery Blvd. 817-784-9378, www.stagewest.org. Nov. 20 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! 12-6 p.m. Free. 2000 W. Berry St. lolasfw.com. Nov. 23 Sam Riggs. Doors 6 p.m. House band 8 p.m. Headliner 9 p.m. $18-$30. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www. billybobstexas.com/events. Nov. 24 Giants vs. Cowboys. 3:30 p.m. 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011. 817-8925000, www.attstadium.com. Nov. 25 Aaron Watson. Doors 6 p.m. House Band 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $20-$40. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events. Nov. 25 Eagles Hotel California 2022 Tour is stopping at Dickies Arena! The concert will feature “Hotel California,” performed live in its entirety from start to finish accompanied by an orchestra and choir. After a short intermission, the band will perform a full set of their greatest hits. $129+. 8 p.m. 1911 Montgomery St. 817-402-9000, https://bit.ly/3dBQ6UE. Nov. 25-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. Nov. 26 Eli Young Band. Doors 6 p.m. House Band 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $20-$40. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com/events. Nov. 26 Home Alone (1990). 7 p.m. $6. Historic Palace Theatre: 300 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051, 817-410-3100, https://bit.ly/3LmGTMM.
Nov. 29 White Christmas (1954). Historic Palace Theatre: 300 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051, 817-410-3100, https://bit.ly/3LmGTMM. Nov. 29-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.
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. 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. 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 over 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. 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.
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. Sun. dance classes, $10 per couple. Wed. ladies night, free line dance lessons. Sat. free line dance lessons with 20% off lunch for dancers in 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 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 and help 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
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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. 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 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 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.
