Fort Worth will channel New Orleans vibes this week with multiple Mardi Gras parties ahead of Fat Tuesday on March 4. (Looking for New Orleans-inspired cocktails? Find that list here.) Texas Independence Day arrives this week, too, and there's a party for that. Also make plans for a scotch and cigar pairing, an 80s-inspired ski party, and a distillery reopening event worth the drive.
Thursday, February 27
Marti Gras – Fat Thursday at Martin House Brewing Company
Riverside brewery will host its own version of Mardi Gras with the release of their first canned slushie beer, Coconut Cream Pie. Go for complimentary palm readings, a souvenir glass, and a New Orleans-inspired dish by Oh Balls! food truck featuring meatballs topped with creamy Creole sauce, crawfish, and Zapps chips. The party will run from 4–9 pm.
Friday, February 28
Scotch & Cigar Pairing at Restaurant506 at The Sanford House
Boutique Arlington inn and restaurant will host a presentation on Glenglassaugh scotch and a cigar selection from Silver Leag Cigar Lounge. The $90 price (which includes tax and gratuity) includes light bites, a sampling of three scotches, and a cigar. The event will run from 7–9 pm.
Saturday, March 1
Mardi Gras Brunch at B&B Butchers & Restaurant
Clearfork steakhouse is bringing back its festive Mardi Gras brunch, this year featuring live Zydeco music, face painting, and specialty cocktails by Bacardi brands including classic New Orleans cocktails like the sazerac, bramble berry sour, and the French Quarter crusta made with anejo tequila, orange liqueur, and Peychaud’s bitters. Menu specials will include crawfish beignets, gumbo, and Cajun mac & cheese. The brunch will run from 11 am–1 pm.
TX Whiskey Celebrates Texas Independence Day
Whiskey Ranch will celebrate the Lone Star State’s independence with a Texas-sized party. Enjoy live music, boot shining by Morris Boot Co., food trucks, Fowl & Maker chainstitching, and TX cocktails. The distillery will also drop their limited edition Texas flag bottle, which will come with free onsite engraving by Airstyle Art. Tickets are $10 and include a cocktail, and the party will run from 12–5 pm.
Western Son Distillery Re-Opening
The popular Pilot Point vodka distillery will celebrate its reopening for the season with a day-long party. Visit for live music, signature cocktails, local vendors, and food truck cuisine. The event will run from 12–7 pm and admission is free, although distillery tours are $15 and should be booked in advance.
Beads, Beers & Bugs: Mardi Gras at Birdie’s Social Club
The indoor-outdoor bar will host a Mardi Gras party with live funk and soul music and crawfish and king cake by Terrebonne’s. The family-friendly (and pet-friendly) event will run from 2–6 pm.
80's in Aspen Après Ski Party at Gemelle
Throw on your brightest 80s-inspired ski gear and partake in this après-ski-themed party at Tim Love’s Italian dining destination. There’ll be live music, drink specials, a themed menu, photo ops, and shot skis to take with a crew. Tickets are $20, plus tax and fee, and include a specialty cocktail. The party will run from 2–6 pm.
Monday, March 3
Top Tuscany Wines Tasting Dinner at Acquario Italian Seafood
Keller Italian dining destination will host a five-course dinner paired with wines from Canalicchio di Sopra in Montalcino, Italy. Tickets are $150 plus tax and gratuity, and dinner begins at 6 pm.