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Howdy, Fort Worth! Welcome to the first edition of The Fort Worth Scoop. We’re excited to fill you in on all the fun happenings in our beautiful city every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, so you can be the friend who’s always magically in the know.

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— Ryan Almusawi & Nancy Cossio

WEATHER

⚠️ Excessive Heat Warning until 9 PM today! ⚠️
Drink plenty of water, seek shade, and stay safe out there.

Today, 8/19: ☀️ 106º / 79º — 💧0%
Tuesday, 8/20: ☀️ 103º / 78º — 💧0%
Wednesday, 8/21: ☀️ 101º / 77º — 💧0%

THINGS TO DO

TODAY

Rooftop Cinema Club showing Twilight in Downtown Fort Worth, on Aug. 19, 8 PM. $19–$28 per person.

THIS WEEK

Shelly Belly Live at Hyena's Comedy Nightclub. Aug 20 at 8pm. $22 per ticket. Shelly’s relatable comedy filled with ideas you think but won’t share will keep you laughing the entire show.

Wine Dinner at Grace. Enjoy a menu curated by Chef Blaine and fine wines from the Stout Family vineyard in Napa Valley, California. Aug. 20. Call 817-877-3388 to book.

What's The Worst That Can Happen [Crowd Work Show], where four comedians come on stage and use you to find funny stuff to talk about. Aug. 21, 8 PM for $15 per ticket and a 2 drink minimum.

Rooftop Cinema Club in Downtown Fort Worth, showing: 50 First Dates on Aug 21, 8 PM. The Notebook on Aug. 22, 8 PM. La La Land on Aug. 23, 8 PM. Friday on Aug. 23, 11 PM. 10 Things I Hate About You on Aug. 24, 7:30 PM. The Fall Guy on Aug. 24, 10 PM. Jurassic Park on Aug. 25, 7:30 PM. Scream (1996) on Aug. 25, 10:30 PM. $19–$30 per person.

Josh Adam Meyers: Comedy Show Live in Fort Worth. Aug. 22–24 for $20–$30 a ticket.

Live Play at Circle Theater: Imposter! Hypocrite! Tartuffe. Wit, cunning, and hypocrisy are on full display in this punk-rock remake of Moliere’s classic farce. Aug. 22–24, varying times. Tickets start at $27.

SQUARE ENIX at Bass Hall.  Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Orchestra World Tour ⚔ an electrifying new concert based entirely on the groundbreaking game. Aug. 23–24, 7:30 PM for $38.50–$88 per ticket.

Ricki Derek "Reprised" Album Release Live at Scat Jazz Lounge. Thursday at 8 PM. Tickets start at $25 per person. Enjoy Ricki’s take on various pop songs from the 70’s to now.

Ahmed Ahmed at Hyena’s Comedy Club for $20–$25. Aug. 23–24, varying times. Enjoy Ahmed’s unique blend of observational humor, satire, and storytelling, infused with his experiences as a Muslim-American comedian.

THIS WEEKEND

Fort Worth Taco & Margarita Fest 2024 at Simmons Bank Pavilion. Aug. 24, 11 AM–5 PM. Enjoy tacos, margaritas, live pro. wrestling, shopping with local vendors, and activities for kids for $12–$79 per adult (kids 5 and under are free).

Meals on Wheels’ 2024 Sundown Stampede. Saddle up for a night of charity, music, dancing, cowboy hats, heartwarming stories, live and silent auctions, and a concert by Drake Milligan. Aug 24, 6–11 PM. Tickets to the giving event start at $350.

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show at Hilton Garden Inn Alliance for $64. Tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner.

Jigsaw Dating® : Fort Worth AUGUST Singles Happy Hour (Ages 25–45+) at Texas Republic for $29. Mixer-style mingling with local singles, where everyone is looking for the same thing.

Aaron Watson live at Billy Bob’s for $20–$40 a ticket. Aug 24, 10:00 PM.

WEEKLY EVENTS

WEEKDAYS

The Big Laugh Open Mic. Every Monday, 7:30PM for $2 and a 2 drink minimum.

PubGuys Trivia Night with The Angry Irishman at Cowtown Brewing Company every Tuesday, 7–8 PM. Always free to play. 1–8 players per team. Prizes provided. Specials include tacos, wings, and beer.

Trivia Night at Flying Saucer every Tuesday, 8–10 PM.

Taco Tuesdays at Wild Salsa. Every Tuesday, 4–10 PM. $3 Tacos, $5 Famous House Margaritas, and $5 Herradura Shots.

Taco Tuesday at Toro Toro. Every Tuesday, 4–7PM. $3 per taco (or three tacos for $7), and $5 house margaritas.

Whiskey & Rye Free Live Music. Every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel starting at 6 PM.

Free live Music at Sundance Square: Carly Carroll, Remy Reilly, Aden, and Havana NRG performing live this week. Aug. 21-24, 7–10 PM.

Wine Wednesday at Toro Toro. 4 PM–12 AM. Enjoy the ultimate midweek pick-me-up with half-off bottles of Latin wine under $200.

Live Music every Wednesday at The Worthington Renaissance Hotel. 5–7:30 PM.

Wine on the Skyline every Wednesday at Branch & Bird. 5–8 PM. Enjoy a stunning view of Fort Worth from 12 stories up, with live music and a half-priced bottle menu starting at $20.

Cowtown Cycle Party - Wild West Wednesdays. 5:30–7:30 PM. Take a (21+) Historic Downtown Tour on a Big BYOB Bike, with stops at the Fort Worth Water Gardens, Acre Distilling, and more. $39 per individual seat, plus tax.

AHL Poker Nights at Cowtown Brewing Co. 7–9 PM every Wednesday. Free to play and open to everyone. 1/2 priced beers all night.

Whiskey Wednesdays at il Modo. 7–10 PM. Raise a glass to live music and deals on delicious whiskeys at Refinery 714, the penthouse lounge. No reservations required.

Tequila Thursday at Toro Toro. 4–7 PM every Thursday. Get a head start to the weekend and enjoy $10 off our Horizontal Tequila or Mezcal flights.

Maker of the Month at Toro Toro. The last two Thursdays of each month, 5–7 PM. Enjoy the signature cocktail of the month featuring spirits from a local distiller and complemented with a food pairing for just $15.

Whiskey Blending Sessions at Acre Distilling. Every Sunday at 1 PM and Thursday at 6 PM. Sample 4 whiskies and learn to blend your own! ​If you love your blend, take one home. $25 a person and $50 per blended bottle.

Summer Cocktail Class Series at Kimpton Harper Hotel for $55. Every Thursday at 6:30 PM. Make two specialty Tito's cocktails with guidance from expert mixologists, while you enjoy a champagne toast and light bites.

Music Bingo with America's Pub Quiz at Cowtown Brewing Co. 7–9 PM. Enjoy some of your favorite tunes throughout the decades while competing for prizes!

Pasta Making Class at il Modo for $70 per person. Most Thursdays, 7–10 PM. Learn the pasta making process, history, and get a takeaway recipe card, while enjoying light pasta bites in this 1.5 hour course. Complement your evening with wine for an additional $19.

Trivia Night at Saddlerock Wine and Beer Co. Every Thursday, 7–8:30 PM. The top teams will receive gift card prizes.

College Night at Studio 80, D-FW’s only 80’s night club. Every Thursday, 8 PM–2 AM. Enjoy $4 green tea shots and $4 seltzers. Free cover for ages 21+ and $10 cover for ages 18-21.

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.

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

WEEKENDS

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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