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Howdy, Fort Worth! Celebrate global traditions this weekend! Enjoy Mexican Independence Day with lively music, dance, and a rich showcase of Mexican heritage at the Cowtown Coliseum’s Mexico in Our Blood. Then, head over to Asia Times Square in Grand Prairie for the 2024 Mid-Autumn Festival, where lanterns, mooncakes, and cultural performances highlight this cherished Asian holiday.

Don’t miss these fun opportunities to explore different cultures right here in our community!

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WEATHER

Today, 8/19: ☀️ 94º / 74º — 💧0%
Saturday, 8/20: ☀️ 97º / 73º — 💧0%
Sunday, 8/21: ☀️ 96º / 73º — 💧0%

THINGS TO DO IN FORT WORTH

TODAY

American Slang at Magnolia Motor Lounge. Tickets are $15–$20. 7 PM.

Rooftop Cinema Club showing Waiting to Exhale and Friday the 13th (1980) at 7:30 and 10:30 PM. Tickets are $19–$26.

After-Hours in the Botanic Garden. 6:30–8:30 PM. $25 for each adult or $18 for FWBG Members.

Anne Wilson: The Rebel Tour at Will Rogers Auditorium. 7 PM. Tickets start at $19.95.

Jon Wolfe at Billy Bob’s. 10 PM. Tickets are $18–$28.

Dylan Gossett at Tannahill's Tavern and Music Hall for $80. 8:30 PM.

Shayne Smith at Big Laugh Comedy on Sept. 13–14, 7 and 9:30 PM each day. $20 per ticket.

Billy D. Washington at Hyena’s Comedy Club on Sept. 13–14, varying times. Tickets start at $22.

Rocket League World Championship Series - World Final at Dickies Arena. Sept. 13–15, 11 AM. Tickets start at $74.50.

THIS WEEKEND

Rooftop Cinema Club in Downtown Fort Worth, showing: Dirty Dancing on Sept. 14, 2:30 PM. Twilight on Sept. 14, 7 PM. The Wolf of Wall Street on Sept. 14, 10 PM. Inside Out 2 on Sept. 15, 2:30 PM. Pride & Prejudice on Sept. 15, 7 PM. 50 First Dates on Sept. 15, 10 PM.

Latin American Flag Parade and Free Admission Day at the Botanic Gardens. Sept. 14, 10 AM–4 PM.

Pat Green Live with the FWSO at the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra for $54. Sept. 14, 7:30 PM.

Giovannie & The Hired Guns at Billy Bob’s. Sept. 14th, 10 PM. Tickets are $40 for the pit and $20 for general admission.

September Dog Days at Botanic Gardens. Sept. 14–15, 8 AM–6 PM. Regular admission ($12 for adults) for humans and an additional $5 per dog.

Notes to Recovery Charity Event at Billy Bob’s for $25. Sept. 15, 1 PM.

Mexico in Our Blood at the Cowtown Coliseum. Tickets start at $20. Sept. 15, 2 PM.

Coyote Drive-In showing: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Afraid, Deadpool & Wolverine, and Twisters. $7 per child and $10 per adult.

BEYOND FORT WORTH

TODAY

Brett Young at Texas Live for $35. 7 PM.

Flex, Makano, La Factoria at Rodeo West Dallas - Dallas for $67 per ticket. 8 PM.

38th Annual GrapeFest® A Texas Wine Experience at Liberty Park Plaza in Grapevine. September 12–15, varying times. Day tickets for adults are $10 and weekend passes are $20. Tickets for seniors (62+) and children (6–12) are $5.

THIS WEEKEND

Kane Brown at Globe Life Field. Sept. 14, 6:30 PM. Tickets start at $40.

Mitski at Texas Trust CU Theatre, with tickets starting at $50. Sept. 14, 8 PM.

Festival Independencia at Levy Event Plaza. Sept. 15, 12–5 PM. Free entry.

Fiestas Patrias at Traders Village. Sept. 15, 1–5 PM. Free entry.

2024 Mid-Autumn Festival at Asia Times Square in Grand Prairie. Sept. 13–15. Free entry.

WEEKLY EVENTS

FOR A LIMITED TIME

Art and War in the Renaissance: The Battle of Pavia Tapestries at the Kimbell Art Museum until Sept. 15. Tickets are: $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and students with ID, and $14 for children ages 6–11. Admission is half-price all day on Tuesdays and after 5pm on Fridays.

Million Dollar Quartet live at Casa Mañana until Sept. 15. $49–$119 per ticket.

The Importance of Being Earnest live at Stage West 821 until Sept. 22. $43 per ticket.

Drawn to Nature at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art until Sept. 29, 2024. Admission is free.

Dario Robleto: The Signal at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art until October 27. Admission is free.

Remington and Russel in Black and White at the Sid Richardson Museum until April 2025. Admission is free.

EVERY FRIDAY

Four Day Weekend Comedy Show at Stage West Theater. Every Friday and Saturday for $33 a person. See the award-winning comedy show built around audience suggestions and participation.

Stockyards Championship Rodeo at the Cowtown Coliseum. Every Friday and Saturday, 07:30 PM. Tickets start at $35 adults, at $30 for seniors, and at $15 for children 3–12; free for children under 3.

Acre Distilling Tour & Tastings for $20 a person. Every Friday–Sunday, varying times. Enjoy seven handcrafted spirits, while you learn about the distilling process and historic neighborhood, Hell’s Half Acre.

The Backyard Unplugged at Hotel Drover. Every Friday and Saturday, every 7–10 PM.

EVERY WEEKEND

Toro Toro’s Bottomless Brunch. Every Saturday and Sunday, 10am–2pm for $49 per person.

Saturday Live Music at Branch at Branch & Bird. Every Saturday, 6–9 PM. Enjoy dinner and cocktails with live music from local artists.

Flashback Saturdays at Studio 80, D-FW’s only 80’s night club. Every Saturday, 8 PM–2 AM.

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