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Weekend Event Planner

These are the 10 best things to do in Fort Worth this weekend

Alex Bentley
Jun 10, 2021 | 6:00 am

This weekend around Fort Worth will offer the best variety of events the area has seen in over a year. Among the choices will be an exhibit based on a buzzy Fort Worth-set film, screenings of said film, concerts from two arts groups, concerts from two high-profile country stars, two theater productions, and a trio of big-time car races.

Below are the best ways to spend your precious free time this weekend.

Thursday, June 10

National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame presents "Twelve Mighty Orphans – Behind the Scenes: Laura Wilson"
The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame and the Fort Worth Film Commission will present the new exhibition, "Twelve Mighty Orphans – Behind the Scenes: Laura Wilson," featuring photography and props from the new film 12 Mighty Orphans. Wilson, an honoree in the museum, is the mother of Luke Wilson, who plays a leading role in the movie, which was filmed on location in Fort Worth. The film, which will screen at multiple area theaters, including as part of the Magnolia at the Modern series at the Modern Museum of Fort Worth, tells the story of the 1930s-era football team from Fort Worth that captured national attention during its Cinderella season. The exhibition will remain on display through August 7.

Cliburn Community Concert: Corrie Donovan and Evan Mitchell
As part of the Cliburn in the Community series, soprano Corrie Donovan and pianist Evan Mitchell will perform a series of free concerts over the next month at various locations around Fort Worth. The first concert will take place on Thursday at the Fort Worth Public Library – Golden Triangle, followed by the Fort Worth Public Library – East Regional on June 24, The Trailhead at Clearfork on June 26, and the Fort Worth Public Library – Meadowbrook on July 8.

Jimmie Allen in concert
Get on board the Jimmie Allen train now, because the up-and-coming country singer is likely to dominate the genre for years to come. He released his debut album, Mercury Lane, in 2018, and followed that up with the star-studded 2020 EP, Bettie James, featuring collaborations with Brad Paisley, the late Charley Pride, Darius Rucker, Tim McGraw, and more. He'll play at Billy Bob's Texas.

Friday, June 11

Dixie Longate: Sh*t K*cker
Fort Worth audiences are familiar with Dixie Longate from her Tupperware Party productions that have come back to town on multiple occasions. This production, playing at Downtown Cowtown at the Isis on Friday and Saturday, has Dixie comedically grappling with the effects the global shutdown during the pandemic has wrought on her family.

Hip Pocket Theatre presents Curmudgeon Boogie: Into the Shadows
Hip Pocket Theatre gets back to live productions with Curmudgeon Boogie: Into the Shadows. Old sourpuss Jimmy Curmudgeon lives alone on a lonely lakefront with his two dogs, never leaving his humble abode except for occasional journeys to the grocery store, or the neighborhood washateria, or to visit his wife, Queen Dee-Dee, at the nursing home where she has been bed-bound for five years. Jimmy is a collector of shadows kept in an old antique chest he visits from time to time in an attempt to relive adventures enjoyed in his distant past. Can music help Jimmy face reality or will he forever drown his spirit in past memories? The production will run through July 3.

Brantley Gilbert in concert
Brantley Gilbert has been one of the biggest country stars of the last decade. Following his 2009 debut album, he released four albums in the 2010s, with three of them reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Country charts, including his latest, 2019's Fire & Brimstone. His best known song is 2013's "Bottoms Up," but he's a reliable hit maker who shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. He'll play at Billy Bob's Texas on Friday and Saturday.

Saturday, June 12

ALSCO Uniforms 250 & SpeedyCash.com 220
It's a doubleheader race day at Texas Motor Speedway, featuring both the NASCAR Xfinity Series and Camping World Truck Series. The day starts with trucks going 180 miles per hour in the ALSCO Uniforms 250, followed by the Xfinity Series' SpeedyCash.com 220 as NASCAR's rising stars look to secure a spot in the playoffs.

Sunday, June 13

Fort Worth Opera presents FWO GO: "Sounds of Summertime"
Fort Worth Opera presents FWO GO: "Sounds of Summertime," a pop-up concert of classic opera arias, Broadway hits, and show-stopping duets that promises to be their biggest live concert of the season. Taking place in the overflow parking lot of the Trinity Metro TEXRail North Side Station, the concert will feature Evan Beggs, Eddie Dunlap, Sheridan Monroe, Malcolm Payne Jr., Judith Rodriguez, Erica Simmons, Emily Warwick, Crystal Williams, and Focus Faith Baptist Church Ensemble.

NASCAR All-Star Race
For the first time, Texas Motor Speedway will play host to NASCAR's annual All-Star Race, which this year will feature six rounds with anywhere from 10-30 laps per round. The event will include 17 drivers, including current points leader Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, William Byron, Joey Logano, and more. The winner will collect $1 million, and an additional $100,000 will be presented to the fastest pit crew in a mandatory stop near the end of the race.

Dixie Longate: Sh*t K*cker will play at Downtown Cowtown at the ISIS on June 11 and 12.

Dixie Longate
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Dixie Longate: Sh*t K*cker will play at Downtown Cowtown at the ISIS on June 11 and 12.
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Rooftop cinema premiere leads this week's 5 hottest Fort Worth headlines

Stephanie Allmon Merry
Nov 5, 2022 | 10:15 am
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Rooftop Cinema Club is on the Mezzanine Terrace of the Worthington Renaissance Hotel.

Editor's note: A lot happened this week, so here's your chance to get caught up. Read on for the week's most popular headlines. Looking for the best things to do this weekend? Find that list here.

1. 8 essential tips for sky-high fun at Fort Worth's new Rooftop Cinema Club. After months of anticipation and a few delays, the new Rooftop Cinema Club Downtown Fort Worth finally premiered on November 1. The al fresco urban cinema at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel is more than an outdoor movie theater — it's a whole experience. Here are some tips for making the most of an evening at the Rooftop Cinema.

2. Best Fort Worth restaurants for Thanksgiving 2022 dining-in or to-go. One minute it's January. The next minute, we're thinking about the holidays. It's never too soon to start dreaming about pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, and stuffing fragrant with sage and thyme. Here are the best restaurants to get Thanksgiving 2022 feasts in Fort Worth.

3. Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks join forces for iconic concert at AT&T Stadium. Music legends Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks will co-headline a special concert at AT&T Stadium on April 8, 2023, the first time the two have ever performed on the same stage in Texas.

4. New dishes and grand openings make this Fort Worth restaurant news tasty. This roundup of Fort Worth dining news has tasty tidbits about new dishes, new menus, and big-name chefs. There's also a sad closure, but with a silver lining. Here's what's happening in Fort Worth restaurant news.

5. Fort Worth music group promises rock 'n' roll experience with weeklong Beethoven extravaganza. In a first for Dallas-Fort Worth, the Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth will present all 16 of Ludwig van Beethoven's string quartets in a series called the Quartet Cycle. The Miró Quartet, a classical string quartet based in Austin, will perform the Quartet Cycle with five concerts over seven days, November 7-13, at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.

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Pop rock powerhouse Paramore heads to Fort Worth on new North American arena tour

Steven Devadanam
Nov 4, 2022 | 3:05 pm
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Paramore rocks Houston next year.

Fort Worth fans of alterna-emo-pop group Paramore and their radio-ready hooks can catch the trio next year during a just-announced stadium tour.

The act famous for anthemic singles such as "Ain't It Fun," "Misery Business," and "Still Into You" will hit Dickies Arena on July 8, 2023, with Foals and The Linda Lindas as openers.

Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 am Friday, November 11 via Ticketmaster. To protect tickets from mass-purchasing scalpers, the tour is partnering with Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan platform on two presales; those interested can register for both presales here now through Monday, November 7 at 10:59 pm.

In addition to Fort Worth, Paramore will play Austin's Moody Center on July 9 and Houston's Toyota Center on July 11.

Paramore is touring in support of their sixth studio album, This Is Why, which is slated for a February 10, 2023 release. The band recently performed the title track on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and also recently performed at Austin City Limits.

Formed in 2004 in Franklin, Tennessee, Paramore has seen myriad lineup changes, but has been consistently led by charismatic lead singer Hayley Williams, known for her hair of varied hues and springy stage presence. The band boasts more than 17 million followers on Spotify with more than 500 million streams on songs "Still Into You" and "Misery Business."

Active in socio-political issues, Paramore is donating portion of ticket sales to Support + Feed, which supports plant-based food initiatives and food equality and REVERB, an environmental nonprofit. REVERB will also host an "eco-village" at each tour stop to raise awareness for social and environmental causes.

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Apartment rents finally start to decline in Fort Worth and across the U.S.

Teresa Gubbins
Nov 4, 2022 | 10:54 am
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Rental rates are finally starting to drop.

In good news for renters, rates finally appear to be dropping in Dallas-Fort Worth and across the U.S. — and it's a trend predicted to prevail through the end of 2022.

After more than a year of record-setting rent hikes, rent prices decreased in October for the second month in a row. According to a report by Apartment List, rent across the U.S. went down by 0.7 percent in October — the largest single-month dip since 2017.

Rents went down in 89 of the nation’s 100 largest cities for the second straight month, following a peak in August, and a welcome reversal to major rent increases that have occurred since the pandemic.

Here are current rates among 10 of the largest cities in the U.S.:

  • San Francisco – $2,640
  • Los Angeles – $2,200
  • New York City – $2,170
  • Seattle – $1,990
  • Austin – $1,830
  • Washington, D.C. – $1,790
  • Dallas – $1,470
  • Phoenix – $1,470
  • San Antonio – $1,320
  • Houston – $1,290

The current national average rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,348.

The October decline offsets what has been a major increase in the past year: In 2022, rents are already up by a total of 5.9 percent, compared to 18 percent at this point in 2021.

In the past year, Texas averaged a 6.6 percent increase in rental rates as compared to a year ago. Breaking that down among Texas cities, Dallas tops the list, with Fort Worth in second place:

  • Dallas: 10.1 percent increase
  • Fort Worth: 7.5 percent
  • San Antonio: 5.8 percent
  • Austin: 5.3 percent
  • Houston: 4 percent

While the October downtick is something to celebrate, they warn that it's consistent with a seasonal trend existed even prior to the pandemic craziness. Still, they anticipate that rents will continue to decline in the coming months.

Fort Worth
Rent in Fort Worth declined by 0.8 percent over the past month — helping to offset its 7.5 percent increase in comparison to the same time last year, which not only exceeded Texas' overall average but also the national average of 5.7 percent. Current median rent in Fort Worth is $1,335 for a two-bedroom, and $1,159 for a one-bedroom. Fort Worth is still more affordable than most large cities across the U.S.

Dallas
In October, rent in Dallas declined by 0.9 percent — helping to soften its 10.1 percent increase in the past year and its unprecedented 24 percent rise since March 2020.

The current median rent in Dallas is $1,232 for a one-bedroom apartment and $1,472 for a two-bedroom.

In the DFW area:

  • Mesquite saw the highest increase — up 18.3 percent from a year ago, with $1,498 for a two-bedroom
  • Plano has the highest rent in the DFW area: $1,996 for a two-bedroom
  • Fort Worth has the least expensive rent: $1,335 for a two-bedroom

Houston
Rents in Houston are the most affordable among big Texas cities and even among comparable cities nationwide. Houston's median two-bedroom rent of $1,288 is below the national average of $1,348, following a 0.3 percent decline in October.

In the Houston area:

  • Galveston had the fastest growth in the metro with an increase of 10.9 percent. A two-bedroom now goes for $1,175.
  • Baytown has the least expensive rent in the Houston area, with rent for a two-bedroom at $1,124.
  • Sugar Land has the most expensive rent at $1,984 for a two-bedroom.

Austin
Austin's rent declined by 1.5 percent over the past month, with median rent coming in at $1,826 for a two-bedroom and $1,500 for a one-bedroom.

In the Austin area:

  • Leander saw the biggest decline with 1.8 percent. It has the least expensive rent in the Austin metro, with a two-bedroom median rate of $1,414.
  • Round Rock endured the biggest increase: 8.7 percent higher than a year ago, with a two-bedroom currently at $1,788.
  • Cedar Park has the most expensive rent, at $1,903 for a two-bedroom. Rent climbed 2.6 percent over the past year.

Compared to other large cities across the country, Austin comes in as "less affordable" for renters. Duh.

San Antonio
San Antonio rent declined by 0.9 percent over the past month, offsetting a significant increase of 5.8 percent over last year — the third largest increase in Texas behind Dallas.

Current rental rates in San Antonio are $1,317 for a two-bedroom, just below the national average ($1,348), and $1,066 for a one-bedroom — making San Antonio still more affordable than most large cities across the U.S.

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