Itty-Bitty Art: Out for a Stroll
2025-04-19 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Free, but reservations are required. Registration opens April 1, 2025

Crawl, toddle, or stroll to the Carter. Spend quality time with your infant as we sing, look, learn, and play with outdoor baby-friendly sensory activities inspired by Carter artworks that move!
Join us each month for Itty-Bitty Art, our free event for children 24 months and younger with their favorite adult.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.

Presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth

Carter Playdate: Jump and Shout
2025-04-19 11:30 - 12:30 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Free, but reservations are required. Registration opens April 1, 2025

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee, and leap like a lion! Read It’s a Tiger! by David LaRochelle, get moving with gallery games, and make your own exciting creations inspired by action-packed Carter artworks.
Join us each month for Carter Playdate, our free event for children ages 3 to 5 and their families.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.

Presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth

Stolen Shakespeare Guild: My Fair Lady
2025-04-25 - 2025-04-26, 2025-05-02 - 2025-05-04, 2025-05-08 - 2025-05-11 | Arts Fort Worth, Gendy Street, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Showtimes vary.

97.1 The Eagle Presents Disturbed
2025-04-26 | Dickies Arena, Dickies Arena, Montgomery Street, Fort Worth, TX, USA, Fort Worth, TX, United States
97.1 The Eagle Presents Disturbed: The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour at Dickies Arena Saturday, April 26th, 2025 with special guests Daughtry and NOTHING MORE.
Purchase tickets early Thursday, October 16th at 10 a.m. through Thursday, October 17th at 10 p.m. with code DICKIES via Ticketmaster.com.
Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, October 18th at 10 a.m.

Announcing today, 97.1 The Eagle Presents Disturbed: The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour, produced by Live Nation, is coming to Dickies Arena in Fort Worth on Saturday, April 26. The 34-date tour celebrates 25 years of Disturbed’s seminal debut album which launched the band into public consciousness and is one of the most important and influential heavy metal albums of all time. Each night with the multi-platinum rock band will feature two sets of music, opening with Disturbed playing the five times platinum The Sickness in full, followed by a full set of greatest hits. The show will feature special guests Daughtry with opener Nothing More.
Tickets and VIP will be available starting with an Artist pre-sale beginning Tuesday, October 15 at 10:00 a.m. Fans have the ability to pre-register for pre-sale tickets at https://disturbed.live/ now through October 13th. Fan can also purchase during the venue presale VIA Ticketmaster.com from Wednesday, October 16 at 10:00 a.m. through Thursday, October 17 at 10:00 p.m. with unlock code: DICKIES. Public on-sale is Friday, October 18 at 10:00 a.m. via Ticketmaster.com.
Since The Sickness was released in 2000, the album was certified five times platinum by the RIAA, spent a total of 106 weeks on the US Billboard 200 chart, and Revolver named it one of “Top 25 Debut Hard Rock Albums.” Billboard said of the title track upon release: “‘Down With The Sickness’ is, of course, the quintessential Disturbed song, harnessing all the band’s seethe and its now-famous tribal beat and guitar chug into three and a half minutes of alt-metal mayhem. It’s menacing, it’s rhythmic, it’s rebellious.”

Open Streets
2025-04-26 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Near Southside, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Open Streets was founded in 2011 to achieve environmental, social, economic, and public health goals by temporarily closing Magnolia Ave. to automobile traffic and reopening the street to the community for walking, bicycling, dancing, playing, and socializing. Enjoy family fun with 100+ activities and locally-made food and products at an event that’s become a beloved annual festival showcasing the best of the Near Southside. Free.

Adult Workshop: Drawing with Charcoal
2025-04-26 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Join us to experiment and create a work of art inspired by the Gentling brothers’ depiction of fabric and clothing in Classically Trained: The Gentlings and Music. We’ll start the workshop with a tour of the exhibition before we dive into art making. Led by Carter Community Artist Olivia Garcia-Hassell, we’ll learn beginner charcoal processes and how to render 3D curves, shadows, and highlights while looking at a still life before making our own artwork to take home. No previous experience necessary and all materials provided.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.
Questions? Email or call 817.989.5013.

Lone Star Murder Mystery Dinner and Show: Derailed and Departed
2025-04-26 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Billy Bob’s 81 Club, Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Attorney Dewey Cheatumgood, a dubious dealer of bogus railroad bonds, has been killed and there’s no shortage of stockholders to suspect. Watch as Marshal Courtright tries to keep the peace and solve this crime, but hold on tight ‘cause this wild bunch is bound to run right off the rails. Doors/dinner 7 p.m. Show 8 p.m. 18+. $66.

Grand National Tour: Kendrick Lamar and SZA
2025-04-26 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | AT&T Stadium, AT&T Stadium, AT&T Way, Arlington, TX, USA

Giselle
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-05 | Bass Performance Hall, Bass Performance Hall, Commerce Street, Fort Worth, TX, USA, Fort Worth, TX, United States
A World Premiere by TBT’s Tim O’Keefe
Seduced and forsaken, the beautiful but bereft Giselle succumbs to madness and a broken heart. Yet even in death her love for her faithless suitor saves him from the ravages of avenging ghostly maidens. Join us as TBT’s Artistic Director presents his brilliant interpretation of this iconic masterpiece.

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Lone Star Smokeout
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-04 | AT&T Stadium, AT&T Stadium, AT&T Way, Arlington, TX, USA
The first-ever Lone Star Smokeout is coming to Arlington! This three-day parking lot party marks the first expansion for the ACM award-winning Windy City Smokeout, and will bring the same country music star power, the country’s best BBQ teams, and a robust craft beer program from May 2-4, 2025.

Storybook: Little Red Riding Hood
2025-05-03 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU, 2809 Princeton St, Fort Worth, TX, 76129, United States
The Family Series is generously supported by Shay McCulloch-Wells and John Wells
Join the Fort Worth Symphony for a family friendly concert that brings to life the tale of Little Red Riding Hood. This concert will feature music, dance, and a projected storybook as Little Red takes us on a journey to grandma’s house. What dangers and adventure lie ahead, and how will the story end? Find out as you experience Little Red Riding Hood as never before!

Michelle Di Russo, Conductor

Kody West
2025-05-03 18:00 - 23:30 (America/Chicago) | Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Doors 6 p.m. Opener 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $20-$35.

Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with Free Admission for Teachers to the John Wayne Museum
2025-05-04 - 2025-05-10 | John Wayne: An American Experience, 2501 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, TX, 76164, United States
This Teacher Appreciation Week, teachers are invited to step into history and explore the remarkable life of John Wayne—a man whose story is interwoven with the fabric of 20th-century America. From May 4–10, 2025 teachers can enjoy FREE admission to John Wayne: An American Experience, an immersive exhibit that offers a glimpse into the life of one of the most iconic figures in American history.

9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.

Tea & Tours | Curvae in Curvae
2025-05-06 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Activate your senses with Tea & Tours at the Carter. What do you see? What do you hear? What do you feel? Find out what’s new as we explore exhibitions, and then gather in The Lounge for warm tea, tasty treats, and chats among friends!
What do you see? View the Carter and surrounding area framed through Beverly Pepper’s Curvae in Curvae. Made of Cor-Ten steel, this installation gives a new perspective to its environment. Learn about this monumental sculpture and the inventive artist who created it!
Free for Carter members, $5 for additional nonmember guests. RSVP by email or call 817.989.5060 by April 29.
Not a member? Join today!

Image: Beverly Pepper (1922–2020), Curvae in Curvae, 2013–18, Cor-Ten Steel, Courtesy of the Beverly Pepper Studio LLC and Beverly Pepper Estate, ©️ 2024, Beverly Pepper Studio LLC, All Rights Reserved

Bella’s Book and Nature Club—May
2025-05-07 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Botanic Garden Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX, USA, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Click here to register now!
Children 18 months to 5 years and their families are invited to join Bella the Begonia at BRIT on the first Wednesday of each month. We’ll discuss nature, read a story, sing and move, plus a family nature challenge! Registration for this program is by family rather than participant and includes general admission for the program date.
Can’t make it on Wednesday? Check out our sister program Little Sprouts Book and Garden Club on the third Tuesday of each month. Both programs focus on pre-literacy skills for early learners by featuring similar activities with new books each month – the difference is the location and days in which they occur.
Recommended learning level: 18 months to 5 years
Wednesday, May 7 (10:30 – 11:30 am)
Registration deadline: May 7
$10 /Non-Member Family or $0 /Member Family | Please only 1 registration per family
Check-in: BRIT Building – Park in the main lot
Inclement weather: This event is partially outdoors and partially indoors. When necessary, only the indoor locations will be used.
**An email with class details will be sent to all registered guests the day after the registration deadline. To be sure our emails always make it to your inbox, please add the FWBG.org domain to your email whitelist. (Click here for a quick how-to)

2025 PBR World Finals: Eliminations
2025-05-08 - 2025-05-11 | Cowtown Coliseum, East Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX, United States
The 2025 PBR World Finals will begin with Eliminations at Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth from May 8-11. During Eliminations, each of the 45 competing riders will get on one bull daily. When the dust settles, the Top 15 in the Unleash The Beast standings and Top 5 in the event not already advancing will earn a direct berth to the Championship in Arlington the following weekend.
The 25 riders who do not advance will look to Ride For Redemption on May 14-15 to keep their title hopes alive. Those contenders will be joined by 15 riders from a to-be-announced selection process. During Ride For Redemption, each rider will attempt one bull. At the conclusion of the ride-in rounds the Top 5 in the event will earn the final berths to The Championship.
Single-day tickets for both Eliminations and Ride For Redemption are on-sale now and can be purchased at the Cowtown Coliseum Box Office, online at PBRWorldFinals.com and AXS.com or by phone at 1-800-732-1727.

Second Thursdays at the Carter: Toasts & Tunes
2025-05-08 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
RSVP for this free event!

No talking. No food and drinks. No bubbles
Come break the rules and say “yes!” to new art experiences at the Carter’s Second Thursdays! Each month you’ll find something different than the last—mingle with fellow art lovers, make art, and meet visiting artists, sometimes with live music and always with themed cocktails inspired by the Carter’s collection.
This month, enjoy an evening enhanced with art making and themed cocktails while listening to local musicians perform on our Porch.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.
Questions? Email or call 817.989.5013.

Post Malone
2025-05-09 19:30 - 23:30 (America/Chicago) | AT&T Stadium, AT&T Stadium, AT&T Way, Arlington, TX, USA

The Music of Laurel Canyon
2025-05-10 | Casa Mañana, Casa Mañana Inc, West Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, TX, USA, Fort Worth, TX, United States
One of the most sacred musical places in the ’60s and early ’70s sits just above the Sunset Strip. Laurel Canyon immortalized the artists who called the neighborhood home during the era, including Joni Mitchell, Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young and The Mamas & the Papas. The show, originally staged in The Reid Cabaret Theatre at Casa Mañana in 2022, returns to the Mainstage for one night only. This show is suitable for most audiences.

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Picasso Symphony
2025-05-10 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Will Rogers Auditorium, Will Rogers Memorial Center, West Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, TX, USA
The highly anticipated “Picasso Symphony,” an unprecedented and innovative film orchestra experience, will make its U.S. debut on May 10, 2025 with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at the Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium.

Mother’s Day at the John Wayne Museum
2025-05-11 09:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | John Wayne: An American Experience, 2501 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, TX, 76164, United States
In honor of Mother’s Day, all moms will receive FREE admission to the John Wayne: An American Experience exhibit on Sunday, May 11, 2025, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. As an extra treat, they will also receive 15% off purchases at the John Wayne Stock & Supply retail store (adjacent to the exhibit), and have a chance to sample the delicious John Wayne Gold Handle Coffee. Cheers to moms!

Tea & Tours | Classically Trained: The Gentlings and Music
2025-05-13 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Activate your senses with Tea & Tours at the Carter. What do you see? What do you hear? What do you feel? Find out what’s new as we explore exhibitions, and then gather in The Lounge for warm tea, tasty treats, and chats among friends!
What do you hear? The music from a harpsicord playing in the gallery. The Gentling brothers are Fort Worth legends known for their creative endeavors and many talents. View a harpsicord constructed by Scott Gentling, his musical composition, costumes the brothers wore, and of course their prolific artworks inspired by classical music.
Free for Carter members, $5 for additional nonmember guests. RSVP by email or call 817.989.5060 by May 6.
Not a member? Join today!

Image: Scott Gentling (1942–2011), Amadeus (detail), ca. 2003, graphite, opaque and transparent watercolor on paper, Private collection, © Amon Carter Museum of American Art

2025 PBR World Finals: Ride for Redemption
2025-05-14 - 2025-05-15 | Cowtown Coliseum, East Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX, United States
The 2025 PBR World Finals will begin with Eliminations at Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth from May 8-11. During Eliminations, each of the 45 competing riders will get on one bull daily. When the dust settles, the Top 15 in the Unleash The Beast standings and Top 5 in the event not already advancing will earn a direct berth to the Championship in Arlington the following weekend.
The 25 riders who do not advance will look to Ride For Redemption on May 14-15 to keep their title hopes alive. Those contenders will be joined by 15 riders from a to-be-announced selection process. During Ride For Redemption, each rider will attempt one bull. At the conclusion of the ride-in rounds, the Top 5 in the event will earn the final berths to The Championship.
Single-day tickets for both Eliminations and Ride For Redemption are on-sale now and can be purchased at the Cowtown Coliseum Box Office, online at PBRWorldFinals.com and AXS.com or by phone at 1-800-732-1727.

Honoring Veterans and Active Duty Military on Armed Forces Day
2025-05-15 09:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | John Wayne: An American Experience, 2501 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, TX, 76164, United States
In honor of Armed Forces Day, all veterans and active-duty military personnel will receive FREE admission to the John Wayne: An American Experience exhibit on Saturday, May 15, as well as 15% off purchases at the John Wayne Stock & Supply retail store (adjacent to the exhibit). Thank you for your service!

2025 PBR World Finals: Unleash the Beast
2025-05-17 - 2025-05-18 | AT&T Stadium, AT&T Stadium, AT&T Way, Arlington, TX, USA
For the second consecutive season, Arlington, Texas, and AT&T Stadium will welcome the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) World Finals: Unleash The Beast, hosting the Championship on May 17-18 when the organization’s next World Champion will be crowned, earning the coveted gold buckle and accompanying $1 million bonus.

2025 Annual John Wayne Day Weekend Celebration
2025-05-24 - 2025-05-26 | John Wayne: An American Experience, 2501 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, TX, 76164, United States
Events Details

Annual John Wayne Day Weekend Celebration
May 24–26, 2025
Celebrate John Wayne’s legacy all weekend long!
On Saturday May 24, start your day with Daytime Museum Access and Activations from 9 AM – 2 PM. Then, come back in the evening for an Exclusive Museum Event and VIP Experience from 4 PM – 7 PM.
Wrap up the weekend on Monday May 26 with a relaxed and intimate Coffee with the Waynes from 9 AM – 11:30 AM, featuring personal stories, coffee, and pastries.
Tickets sell fast, so don’t wait—get yours now and be part of this incredible celebration!

Event Schedule

Daytime Museum Tickets & Celebration Activations
Saturday, May 24, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Ticket Price: $22.95 (Kids: $17.95)
Visit the John Wayne Museum and enjoy our vendor activations at John Wayne Stock & Supply.
Your Ticket Includes:

Admission to the museum
15% off your purchase at our John Wayne Stock & Supply retail store (with ticket)
Access to Stock & Supply activations (open to all attendees)

Exclusive Evening Museum Tickets & VIP Experience
Saturday, May 24, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Ticket Price: $69.95 (Kids: $22.95)
Enjoy an exclusive evening event at the John Wayne Museum. Meet the Wayne family for book signings and photo opportunities, and explore unique activations at John Wayne Stock & Supply—reserved just for ticket holders.
Your Ticket Includes:

Museum admission
Meet and greet with the Wayne family
Book signings and photo opportunities
Exclusive access to Stock & Supply activations
15% off your purchase at our John Wayne Stock & Supply retail store (with ticket)

Memorial Day Coffee with the Waynes
Monday, May 26, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Ticket Price: $49.95 (Kids $19.95)
Start your Memorial Day with an intimate morning with the Wayne family. Share in personal stories, hear behind-the-scenes insights about John Wayne’s life, and enjoy a Q&A over freshly brewed Gold Handle Coffee and pastries. This special session is a heartfelt tribute to the Duke’s legacy.
Your Ticket Includes:

Admission to the museum
Intimate Q&A and storytelling session with the Wayne family
Gold Handle Coffee and freshly baked pastries
15% off your purchase at our John Wayne Stock & Supply retail store (with ticket)

Purchase Tickets
Tickets for each event must be purchased separately—there are no weekend all-access tickets available.
When you click the link below, you will be directed to the ticketing page. Select the date of the event you wish to attend, and then choose the time slot for your desired event.
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Event date & time: May 24th, 2025 to May 26th, 2025 from 9a – 7p daily

Cats
2025-05-30 - 2025-06-01 | Casa Mañana, Casa Mañana Inc, West Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, TX, USA, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award-winning Cats is one of the longest-running Broadway musicals of all time. Known for its spectacular music, mesmerizing choreography and costuming and innovative storytelling, Cats is one of the most iconic shows in the musical theatre canon. As a tribe of cats called the Jellicles gather for the annual Jellicle Ball, find out who will be chosen to be reborn into a new Jellicle life. This show is suitable for most audiences.

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