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Ongoing The nationally acclaimed Fort Worth Zoo has been ranked the No. 4 zoo in the nation 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 attraction in the DFW Metroplex by Zagat survey and a top 10 zoo or aquarium by FamilyFun magazine and TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards. 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, will open in 2020. The institution’s focus on education and conservation is second to none, enhancing the lives of more than one million visitors a year. Admission $16 13+, $12 seniors 65+ and children 3-12, children 2 & under free. Parking $5. Half-price tickets are available every Wednesday. Open 365 days a year! Hrs. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. & Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m. See web site for holiday hours. 817-871-7050, www.fortworthzoo.org. 1989 Colonial Pkwy.

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. No cattle drives on major holidays. For more information, 817-336-4373, www.fortworthherd.com. Along E. Exchange Ave.

Ongoing Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Stroll through this 109-acre park of trees and flowers, then to the greenhouse, cafe and the waterways. The main gardens are open daily from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Ticket prices are $12 adults, $6 ages 6-15, $10 ages 65+. Docent tours are offered for one additional dollar to regular admission prices and they take about an hour. For more information, 817-392-5510, www.fwbg.org. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.

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 trains run seasonally Sat. & Sun. round trip between downtown Grapevine and the Fort Worth Stockyards. The 21-mile trip rolls at a leisurely pace and is perfect for the entire family. The Grapevine to the Stockyards run departs at 1:15 p.m. and arrives in the Stockyards around 2:45 p.m. The return trip departs the Stockyards at 4:15 p.m. and arrives back in Grapevine about 5:45 p.m. The Grapevine one-hour train excursion departs at 10:15 a.m. and it does not travel to the Fort Worth Stockyards. Pricing varies, see web site for details. For information, 817- 410-3185, www.grapevinetexasusa.com/grapevinevintage-railroad. Grapevine Station, 705 S. Main St. Open 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Stockyards Station, open noon-4:30 p.m. 140 E. Exchange Ave.

Ongoing See the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s reimagined exhibit, “DinoLabs.” Who knew you could find dinosaurs in your own backyard? “DinoLabs” and “DinoDig ® ” bring the fascinating story of dinosaurs discovered in North Texas to life with full articulations of dinosaur skeletons native to the region and a dig site replicating a local paleontological field site. What did dinosaurs look like when they roamed the earth, millions of years ago? Filled with cutting-edge technology and treasured artifacts from the Museum’s paleontology collection, this updated exhibit will enthrall, entertain and engage. Did they have scaled skin in muted colors that provided exactly the right kind of camouflage? Did they have feathers? Were they brightly colored and vivid? Science tells us the answer to these questions is yes! With “DinoGlow” you can imagine how. Tickets $16 adults, $13 ages 2-18. Hrs.: Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. For more information, 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org/dinolabsdinodig. 1600 Gendy St.

Ongoing The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. See history and nature with stunning IMAX cinematography and audio. This month’s features include Born to Be Wild, Coral Reef Adventure, National Parks Adventure and Dinosaurs of Antarctica. Ticket prices vary. See website for details and for the complete list of show times. 817-255-9540, www. fwmuseum.org/exhibit/omni-theater. 1600 Gendy St.

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 18thcentury through mid-20th-century works are on view in the north galleries. Admire Impressionist and postImpressionist 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. 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 cityowned 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 $5 adults 13-64, $2 children 3-12, free to children under 3, $3 seniors 65+, $1 discount per person with Military IDActive/Retired. Nature Center & Refuge hrs. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; hours vary for special events. For more information, 817-392-7410, www.fwnaturecenter.org. 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.

Ongoing The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s World Trade Center Beam Exhibit. This 9/11 tribute exhibit features the largest World Trade Center artifact in Texas. The beam isa full-façade panel that once supported the three floors (101-103) that were located just above the center of the impact zone of the North Tower. The artifact, one of the few recovered pieces the National Institute of Standards and Technology has been able to trace to the exact location in the structure, is the focus of this permanent exhibit. Free admission. Hrs. Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. For more information, 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org. 1600 Gendy St.

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. 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. Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. & major holidays. See web site for details. Admission $12 for 13+, $9 for seniors 65+, $6 children 4-12, children 3 & under free with paid adult. $10 parking. For more information, 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net. 1720 Gendy St.

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. at the Town Square Gazebo. Free admission. For more information, 817-527-7446, www.farmersmarketofgrapevine. com. 520 S. Main St., #203, Grapevine, TX 76051.

Ongoing “Live at the Noble” is an original Fort Worth Museum of Science and History production and your gateway to the universe. Join their cosmic guides on a journey through space and time as they

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tour the “Texas Sky Tonight” and the cosmic neighborhood in “Our Solar System.” Take a seat at Mission Control in the Noble Planetarium. Visit “Apollo Redux,” now on exhibit in the Noble Planetarium Gallery. It’s an authentic Apollo-era piece of history where you will learn about people just like you who made it possible for astronauts to take that first small step onto the moon. “One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure” – join Big Bird, Elmo and their friend, Hu Hu Zhu as they introduce children to the night sky and very basic astronomy. Recommended for very young audiences, ages 2 to 7, and the very young at heart. 817-255-9540, www.fwmsh.org/nobleplanetarium-shows. 1600 Gendy St.

Ongoing Happy Hour at Kimbell Art Museum.The Pavilion Café will be offering a special Happy Hour on selected wines. Enjoy half-price glasses or bottles and relax in the delightful Piano Pavilion. Music will be provided during Happy Hour. Enjoy live music every Friday starting at 5:30 p.m., except when other major events are occurring in the Museum. Free admission. For more information, https://bit.ly/2PJ2ELz. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.

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. & 9 p.m. For information, 817-226-4329, www. fourdayweekend.com. 312 Houston St.

Most Every Sunday The Cowtown Opry performs on the steps 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.

Reopening early March 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. Admission $5.50 adults 18+, $5 youths ages 4-17 and 60+, $4.50 per person for groups of 10 or more. Free for ages 3 & under. Hrs. Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 1-5 p.m. Closed Mon. For more information, 817-392-5881, www. logcabinvillage.org. 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln.

Through March 7 One Man Two Guvnors at Circle Theatre. In Richard Bean’s comedy, we find ourselves in Brighton, England in 1963. Francis Henshall is in the employ of TWO men: gangster, Roscoe Crabbe and Stanley Stubbers—mortal enemies of one another. However, it turns out that “Roscoe” is already deceased and Roscoe’s twin sister, Rachel, has been posing as him. Fighting a mounting sense of confusion, Francis frantically tries to keep Roscoe and Stubbers apart. How long can he keep this charade up? Adult language & subject matter. Ticket prices and performance times vary. For more information, 817-877- 3040, www.circletheatre.com. 230 West Fourth Streetin Sundance Square.

Through March 8 “Tracing the Past” by Scott and Stuart Gentling exhibit at The Amon Carter Museum of American Art. See history through watercolors of birds! See if you can spot the historical references as you explore a selection of original watercolors and drawings by the Gentlings presented alongside works by prominent artist-naturalists from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. 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 Mon. For more information, 817-738-1933, https:// bit.ly/35KFHgC. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.

Through March 8 A Raisin in the Sun at Theatre Arlington. This classic play portrays a few weeks in the life of the Youngers, an African American family living on the South Side of Chicago in the 1950s. When the play opens, the Youngers are about to receive an insurance check for $10,000, and each of the adult family members has a brilliant idea as to what should be done with the money. Appropriate for audiences aged 13 and up. Tickets and performance times vary. For more information, www.theatrearlington.org. Theatre Arlington, 305 W. Main St., Arlington, TX 76010.

Through March 8 Tuna Does Vegas at Casa Mañana Theater. The hilarity begins when oddball-conservative radio host Arles Struvie announces that he and his wife Bertha Bumiller are heading to Vegas to renew their wedding vows… but everyone in Tuna, Texas goes along for the ride! Tuna Does Vegas features your favorite characters from Tuna – portrayed by only two actors – with the added fun of Vegas showgirls, Elvis impersonators and more! Mature audiences only. Performance times and ticket prices vary. For information, 817-332-2272, www.casamanana.org. 3101 West Lancaster.

Through March 14 Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr. at Artisan Center Children’s Theater. Travel down the rabbit hole and join Alice, one of literature’s most beloved heroines, in her madcap adventures. Featuring updated songs from Disney’s thrilling animated motion picture, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr. is a fast-paced take on the classic tale. Performance times and prices vary. For more information, www.artisanct.com. 444 East Pipeline Rd., Hurst, TX 76053.

Through March 15 “FOCUS: Hrair Sarkissian” exhibit at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Featuring three major works, FOCUS: Hrair Sarkissian explores how violence can be made invisible, histories of erasure and restitution, and the sediments of conflict. At the heart of the show is one of the artist’s most recent works, Final Flight, 2018-19. Tickets $16 adults, 13+, $10 students with ID & seniors 60+. Free for children 12 & under and Modern members. Hrs. Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mon. For more information, 817-738- 9215, www.themodern.org/exhibitions/upcoming. 3200 Darnell St.

Through March 17 “Spring Break in the Stockyards.” Join in the weekends of fun for a variety of ages, including the Mule Alley Block Party, Cowtown Goes Green and Luck O’ Mule Alley. For tickets and more information, https://bit.ly/2SgDiGi. Historic Stockyards Station.

Through March 21 Seussical the Musical! at Artisan Center Theater. Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! The colorful characters of Dr. Seuss transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. Performance times and prices vary. For more information, www.artisanct.com. 444 East Pipeline Rd., Hurst, TX 76053.

Through March 29 “Ruckus Rodeo” exhibit at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Red Grooms’ immense, walk-through work of art covers 1,237 square feet of gallery space. This “sculpto-pictorama,” as Grooms has referred to it, consists of painted two-dimensional surfaces and sculptural three-dimensional figures that celebrate the Fort Worth rodeo. Tickets $16 adults, 13+, $10 students with ID & seniors 60+. Free for children 12 & under and Modern members. Hrs. Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mon. For more information, 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org/ exhibition/Upcoming/Ruckus-Rodeo/5256. 3200 Darnell St.

Through March “A Fortune in Oils” at the Sid Richardson Museum. This exhibition of Sid’s personal collection presents a collection of western masterworks with rarely seen artifacts including letters, objects, photographs, and articles published during Sid’s lifetime. Free admission. For hours and more information, 817-332-6554, https://bit.ly/2lVFiGd. 309 Main St.

Through April 12 “Butterflies in the Garden” at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. “Celebrate the Change” in the recently restored conservatory and marvel at a multitude of butterflies at the largest exhibit of live, exotic butterflies in north central Texas. All tickets are timed entry. Tickets $12 adults, $10 seniors, $8 children 8-16, 5 and under free. The sixweek exhibit will be open daily, including Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, www.fwbg. org/bitg. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.

Through May 10 “Looking In: Photography from the Outside” exhibit at The Amon Carter Museum of American Art. This exhibit examines the way artists have photographed groups they are not part of. It takes an in-depth look at series by six important twentieth-century artists who navigated their “outsider” roles differently, raising complicated questions about perception, representation, and power. 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 Mon. For more information, 817-738- 1933, www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions/lookingphotography-outside. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.

Through May 10 Eliot Porter’s Birds exhibit at The Amon Carter Museum of American Art. While he is internationally celebrated for his colorful renderings of the natural world, this exhibit highlights Porter’s career-long focus on photographing birds. More than 30 photographs and archival objects are presented alongside excerpts from the artist’s extensive writings about his activities.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 Mon. For more information, 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions/ eliot-porters-birds. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.

Through May 17 “The Perilous Texas Adventures of Mark Dion” exhibit at The Amon Carter Museum of American Art. Artist Mark Dion retraces the footsteps of several 19th-century explorers in Texas, collecting materials to form a site-specific exhibition you can see only at the Carter. One of the most wellregarded living artists today, Dion is part explorer and part historian; part naturalist and part collector of curiosities. 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 Mon. For more information, 817-738- 1933, https://bit.ly/30Jvuj6. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.

Through June 30 “Puente Nuevo” at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. Marvel at fantastic display of large-scale artwork made from the materials used to construct piñatas. Expect bold colors and energy as contemporary artist Justin Favela draws on his own Mexican and Guatemalan heritage to reinterpret artwork from the past in exciting installations. 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, 817-989-5064, www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions/puente-nuevojustin-favela. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.

Through July 31 “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 Mon. and select holidays. For more information, 817-989-5064, https://bit.ly/2mjw8Dx. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.

Through Nov. 14 Lone Star Murder Mysteries presents Herd ’Em Through the Grapevine. Great Galloping Grapes! There’s trouble in the vineyard! A hired gun has killed (almost) every man in town, and someone has popped the cork of Jacques Bordeaux, the local vintner. A Texas Ranger is ready to find the guilty party. Could it be the trail cook and wine connoisseur? Or the temperance movement crusader? Perhaps it was the local saloon girl? Or maybe the new Marshal didn’t think the town was big enough for the both of them? Grab a glass of wine and enjoy this hilariously juicy mystery! $60 per person for entertainment and dinner. For more information, 817-310-5588, www.texasstardinnertheater. com. 816 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX 76051.

1-June 14 “Flesh and Blood, Italian Masterpieces from the Capodimonte Museum” at the Kimbell Art Museum. This special exhibition will feature nearly 40 masterpieces from the Capodimonte Museum in Naples, one of the most important fine arts collections in Italy. 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. Tickets: $18 adults, $16 for Seniors and Students, $14 ages 6-11, Children under 6 free. For more information, 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.

3-April 9 “Butterflies Luncheon” at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Enjoy lunch with a butterfly presentation, then walk among exotic butterflies in the Tropical Conservatory. Includes admission to Butterflies in the Garden, box lunch, drink, educational presentation and a gift from the garden. Garden admission may be purchased separately. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. Tickets $35. Reservations required and space is limited. www.fwbg.org/bitgluncheon. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.

Opens March 4 “Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog™” at The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Encounter the people and places that make-up Clifford’s world. From boarding the Birdwell Island Ferry to greeting the nine-foot tall Clifford The Big Red Dog in his own backyard, you can playfully explore the exhibit’s themed areas and discover Clifford’s Big Ideas. This exhibit is included in the price of museum admission. Hrs. Closed Mon., Tues.-Fri. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. For more information, 817-255-9300, www. fwmuseum.org/exhibit/clifford. 1600 Gendy St.

6Billy Bob’s Texas-Dolly Shine. Tickets $16 & $22. Performance 10:30 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817-624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza.

6-8 “Oh, What a Night: The Best of Broadway” presented by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at Bass Performance Hall. Celebrated vocalist Connor Bogart and Cleveland Pops conductor Carl Topilow take you on a whirlwind tour of the Great White Way as you hear cherished hits from your favorite musicals. Showtimes and ticket prices vary. For more information, 817-665-6000, https://bit.ly/2UIn6iE. 525 Commerce St.

6,7,13,14,20,21,27,28 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. Preferred box seats $42, reserved box seats & VIP $30, Gen. Ad. $22, seniors 60+ $15 & children 3-12 $10. 8 p.m. www.StockyardsRodeo.com. 817-625-1025. 121 E. Exchange Ave.

6-April 5 Magnolia at the Modern. This ongoing series features critically-acclaimed films. March’s showings, 6-8: The Traitor, 13-15: Portrait of a Lady on Fire, 20-22: Ordinary Love, 27-April 5: The Burnt Orange Heresy. Tickets are $10, $8 for Modern members, $7 for Reel People. The Sunday noon show is half price. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, https://bit.ly/2w9A0fq. 3200 Darnell St.

7 “A Day of Perilous Adventures” at The Amon Carter Museum of American Art. Embark on an immersive journey into the collection of curiosities and oddities that artist Mark Dion gathered on his travels through Texas. Expect offbeat tours, art-making activities, local food trucks, and more. And journey back in time to meet the explorers who inspired Mark Dion during this celebration for all ages! Admission free. Events 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org/DionDay. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.

dustry’s most talented athletes compete in qualifying events all year long in the hopes of earning a chance to rope and ride in this incredible annual rodeo event. For information and tickets, www.attstadium. com. One AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011.

7-22 Six Flags Over Texas Special Spring Break Hours. Dust off the winter blue and welcome spring at Six Flags Over Texas! Hang out with your friends or family and hop on to one of your favorite thrill rides! Special Live & Local band performances, Six Flags Karaoke, the Spring Break Performance Feature series, and Spring Break Lip Sync Challenge. Park hours vary, see website for details, www. sixflags.com/overtexas. Six Flags Over Texas, 2201 Rd. to Six Flags, Arlington, TX 76011.

7-22,28,29 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Cowtown Coliseum hosts Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show. Family friendly entertainment. Preferred box seats $23, reserved box seats $18.50, Gen. Ad. $15, seniors 60+ $11 & children 3-12 $8. Performances 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. www. StockyardsRodeo.com. 817-625-1025. 121 E. Exchange Ave.

8-Aug. 9 “Mark Bradford: End Papers” exhibit at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. The unique works in this exhibition are primarily constructed from end papers, which Bradford learned to use as a hairdresser in his mother’s beauty salon in South Los Angeles. These small sheets of translucent paper protect hair from overheating in the process of using curlers to create permanent waves. Tickets $16 adults, $10 students with ID & seniors 60+. Free for children 12 & under and Modern members. Hrs. Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mon. For more information, 817-738-9215 www.themodern.org/ exhibitions/upcoming. 3200 Darnell St.

9-13 “Spring Break Camp” at the Fort Worth Zoo. Make some WILD plans this spring break for your camper! Throughout the week, campers will go on daily Zoo hikes, play games and activities, and see daily animal visitors in the classroom. Campers who are in 1-5 grades are welcome to join in the adventure. Prices and times vary. For more information 817-871-7050, www.fortworthzoo.org. 1989 Colonial Pkwy.

9-13 Grapevine Vintage Train from Grapevine to Fort Worth Stockyards. All aboard for family fun as you climb aboard an authentic 1920s Victorian coach. The 21-mile trip rolls at a leisurely pace and is perfect for the entire family. For tickets and information, https://bit.ly/2HgCIlC. Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX 76051.

10-13 “Spring Break at the Carter” at The Amon Carter Museum of American Art. See how nature and art play together! Explore the Carter’s galleries and experience art and storytelling in select special exhibitions. Create your own adventure and join in gallery games, art making, and other fun activities from 1-3 p.m. Each day of Spring Break, Tues.-Fri.,

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will be different, so plan multiple visits! Admission free. Reservations not required. For more information, 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org/events/ spring-break-carter. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.

12-April 12 Stage West Theatre presents The Children. In a seaside cottage on the east coast of England, a pair of retired nuclear scientists are startled by the reappearance of a former colleague. As crackers and wine are trotted out, so are remembered stories, old jealousies, and haunting secrets. Ultimately, we see the true reason for this sudden visit: a chilling and dangerous plan. For more information, www.stagewest.org. 821/823 W. Vickery Blvd. in Fort Worth.

13 Billy Bob’s Texas-Read Southall Band. Tickets $16 & $22. Performance 10:30 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817-624- 7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza.

13-15 “Schumann and Shostakovich” presented by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at Bass Performance Hall. Guest conductor Carlos Izcaray leads the orchestra in Dukas’ mischievous and playful The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Shostakovich’s melancholy Symphony No. 10. Plus, Angela Cheng plays Schumann’s rapturous Piano Concerto. Showtimes and ticket prices vary. For more information, 817- 665-6000, https://bit.ly/31Ilhns. 525 Commerce St.

14 “Spring Break Watercolor Workshop” at the Sid Richardson Museum. Spring Break Workshop for Children ages 6-12. Children will create a unique piece of art, inspired by the exhibition “In a Different Light: Winslow Homer and Frederic Remington.” Participants will learn new art skills and techniques as they work with watercolor and other materials. Registration required, $10. Event 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. More information, https://bit.ly/2utY5xb. 309 Main St.

14 The Fort Worth Stockyards hosts “Cowtown Goes Green,” the city’s largest and most family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day celebration from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. This annual event serves as a community-wide celebration of Irish culture with a western twist featuring live music, face painting, pony rides, cloggers & dance troupes, armadillo races, Old West Gunfights, Cowboy poetry, and the Fort Worth Herd Texas Longhorn Cattle Drive. A Western/Irish themed Cowtown Goes Green parade will follow the 4 p.m. cattle drive. Most activities are free of charge. For more information, www.fortworthstockyards.com/events/. 131 E. Exchange Ave.

14 “Butterfly Afternoon Tea” at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Butterfly lovers won’t want to miss a themed afternoon tea to celebrate the beginning of spring. The menu includes cupcakes, scones, finger sandwiches and more. Tickets $45 Adults, $35 Child. Reservations required and space is limited. Event 2-4 pm. For information and tickets, https://bit. ly/2uGrcxd. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.

14 Billy Bob’s Texas-Justin Moore. Tickets $20 & $40. Performance 10:30 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817-624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza.

15 “Jazz on the Local Concert Series” featuring Dana Harper. A jazz collaboration that promotes local home-grown talent and a family entertainment experience. Tickets $45 in adavance, $55 at the door. Performance 8 p.m. 817-923-9305. The Warehouse, 1125 E. Berry St.

17-21 Amphibian Stage Theatre presents Steven Castillo. This wildly inventive writer, director, and comedian is currently a staff writer on his second season of “Saturday Night Live.” His stand-up set, which combines a completely original use of English, Spanish, music and sound effects, earned him the title of “New Face” at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. Showtimes Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m. Tickets $15-$20. For more information, www. amphibianstage.com/productions/comedy-series/ steven-castillo/. 120 S. Main St.

19 Simone Spadino, violin at Arlington Music Hall presented by Symphony Arlington. This concert will feature HANDEL: Overture to Hercules, FINZI: Romance, SCHUBERT (arr. Mahler): Death and the Maiden. Showtime 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15-$45. For more information, 817-385-0484, www.symphonyarlington.org. 224 N. Center St., Arlington, TX 76011.

20Billy Bob’s Texas-Colter Wall. Tickets $16 & $25. Performance 10:30 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817-624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza.

20-22 “Beautiful – The Carole King Musical” presented by Performing Arts Fort Worth at Bass Performance Hall. The inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. Performance times vary. Tickets starting at $61. For more information, 817-212-4280, www.basshall. com. 525 Commerce St.

20-22 “Texas Coin Show” at the Grapevine Convention Center. Coins, stamps, currency, gold, jewelry, proof sets and more! Prize drawings on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. during the show. Early Bird badges are available on Friday for $25 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free parking, police security, 70 dealer tables, ANACS Grading Service and 3 gold coin prizes. $3 Admission. For tickets and more information, https://bit. ly/3bqHDhP. 1209 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX 76051.

20-April 5 Matilda The Musical at Casa Mañana Theater. Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl and winner of 4 Tony ® Awards, Matilda the Musical revels in the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination. Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the loveable Miss Honey. Through courage and cleverness, Matilda rises to be a champion for everyone who needs her! Performance times and ticket prices vary. For information, 817-332-2272, www.casamanana.org. 3101 West Lancaster..

20-April 26 Jubilee Theatre presents How I Got Over. Celebrate the legendary Queen of Gospel, Mahalia Jackson, and other gospel greats in this musical revue. Hear soulful renditions of award-winning religious songs like “Precious Lord,” “Move On Up a Little Higher,” and “His Eye Is On the Sparrow.” Experience the joy and hope of gospel music in this

high-energy, handclapping, foot stomping and most of all soul-stirring performances. Performance times and prices vary. For tickets and additional information, 817-338-4411, www.jubileetheatre.org. 506 Main St.

21 Billy Bob’s Texas-Easton Corbin. Tickets $19 & $31. Performance 10:30 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817-624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza.

22 Billy Bob’s Texas-An Evening with Barry Switzer & Friends. Tickets $50. 5 p.m. Hosted by Corby Davidson from Sports Radio 1310 - The Ticket and benefitting Sooners Helping Sooners with special guests Tony Casillas, Keith Jackson, Billy Sims, Joe Washington and others! www.billybobstexas.com. 817-624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza.

26 Rumours-Fleetwood Mac Tribute at Arlington Music Hall. Rumours is the country’s premier Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Expect the high-energy harmonies of Fleetwood Mac at the height of their career. Performance 8 p.m. Tickets $15-$69. For more information and tickets, www.arlingtonmusichall.net. 224 N. Center St., Arlington, TX 76011.

27 Billy Bob’s Texas-Cory Morrow. Tickets $16 & $25. Performance 10:30 p.m. House band begins at 8 p.m. www.billybobstexas.com. 817-624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza.

27-29 “Image, Imbue, Bartok” presented by Texas Ballet Theater at Bass Performance Hall. Take a remarkable journey through three extraordinary shows in one night. From timeless and traditional to modern and abstract, experience some of the world’s most powerful stories told through movement. Showtimes vary. For more information, 817-665-6000, https://bit. ly/38lYlwH. 525 Commerce St.

27-April 19 Damn Yankees at Theatre Arlington. See a baseball fan make a bet with the devil so his team can win the pennant. This great musical score features popular tunes, “You Gotta Have Heart,” “Whatever Lola Wants” and more. Appropriate for audiences aged 13 and up. Tickets and performance times vary. For more information, www.theatrearlington.org. Theatre Arlington, 305 W. Main St., Arlington, TX 76010.

27-May 24 “FOCUS: Marina Adams” exhibit at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Contemporary artist Marina Adams will show seven energetic abstract paintings that are immersive in scale. Plus, you’ll see several recent small-scale gouache-onpaper works from her New York series. Tickets $16 adults, $10 students with ID & seniors 60+. Free for children 12 & under and Modern members. Hrs. Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mon. For more information, 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org/ exhibitions/upcoming. 3200 Darnell St.

28 “Breakfast with the Beasts” at the Fort Worth Zoo. Let your little animals eat breakfast with ours! Expect to meet some new furry, feathered and scaled friends and learn more about them from the Animal Outreach staff. This monthly event is designed for families with children ages 3 to 10 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All participants will enjoy a continental breakfast and Zoo admission. Event 9-10 a.m. in the Zoo’s Education building. Space is limited, so register early. $30 adults, $22 child. For more information, www.fortworthzoo.org/ breakfast-with-the-beasts. 1989 Colonial Parkway.

28 Arturo Sandoval: 10 Time Grammy Award Winner at Arlington Music Hall. He has evolved into one of the world’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist and composer. Performance 8 p.m. Tickets $24-$119. For more information and tickets, www.arlingtonmusichall.net. 224 N. Center St., Arlington, TX 76011.

28Billy Bob’s Texas-Sammy Kershaw. Tickets $18, $25 & $30. Performance 6 p.m. www.billybobstexas. com. 817-624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza.

29 Mexican National Team vs. Greece – U.S. Tour 2020 at AT&T Stadium. Mexico’s soccer stars return to AT&T Stadium for the third year as part of their Mexican National Team’s U.S. Tour. Be there to catch all the action when the Mexican National Team takes on Greece. For information and tickets, www.attstadium.com. One AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011.

Coming May 18-24 The Charles Schwab Challenge – 2020 PGA Tour event at Colonial. The world’s best pro golfers return to Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth for their 74th anniversary. The prestigious Tour draws top players from across the globe. Defending champion Kevin Na will take on all challengers for the $7.3 million purse. Tickets range from $50-$400 per day must be purchased in advance. For more information, call 817-927-4281, www.CharlesSchwabChallenge.com.

MAY 18-24 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

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