Weekend Event Planner

These are the 13 best things to do in Fort Worth this weekend

In case you hadn't noticed, the 2026 FIFA World Cup starts this weekend, with Dallas-Fort Worth serving as one of the hosts of the many matches taking place over the next month. In addition to the first game in Arlington (as well as the FIFA Fan Festival in Dallas), event choices will include five concerts, two local theater productions, a cabaret production, two comedians, screenings of a new film, and a unique art installation.

Below are the best ways to spend your free time this weekend. If you want more options, check out the calendar for an even longer list of the city's best events.

Thursday, June 11

Luke Bryan in concert
For a long time, country singer Luke Bryan was a big enough deal to headline concerts at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. His career has cooled down a bit in recent years despite serving as a judge on American Idol since 2018. But having to "downgrade" to arenas has been to the benefit of his fans, as it gives them a slightly more intimate venue in which to enjoy all of his hits, as well as songs off his new album, Signs, which will be released in September. He'll play at Dickies Arena.

Stage West Theatre presents Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Ghost Machine
Sherlock Holmes has retired, trading mysteries for domestic bliss with Irene Adler, much to the dismay of Dr. Watson. Meanwhile, bitter rivals Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison have arrived in London with their latest inventions only to have them promptly stolen. The world-changing implications of the missing “Ghost Machine” and “Death Ray” pull the world’s greatest detective back into action. The production, making its regional premiere at Stage West, runs through July 5.

Casa Mañana presents Yacht Rock: It Rocks ... But Not Too Hard
Casa Mañana will sail into summer with the smooth sounds of Yacht Rock, a genre defined by soft rock classics and breezy melodies. Featuring hits from artists like Michael McDonald, Hall & Oates, Toto, Steely Dan, and Christopher Cross, the show brings the laid-back vibes of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s to The Reid Cabaret Theatre. The production runs through June 28.

Improv Arlington presents Russell Peters
In the 2010s, Russell Peters was as big a comedian as you can get, getting up to No. 3 on Forbes' list of highest-paid comedians and becoming the first person to get a comedy special on Netflix. Even if he's no longer at the top of the comedy world, he remains as funny as ever, delivering hilarious takes on cancel culture, aging, and the current state of the world. He'll perform six times through Saturday at Improv Arlington.

Mack Geiger in concert
Australian country star Mack Geiger comes to Fort Worth as part of his U.S. debut. His sophomore single, “String By,” has amassed over 30 million streams globally, while also earning a Top 10 position on the US Shazam charts and reaching No. 3 on Spotify’s Viral 50 USA. He'll play at Billy Bob's Texas.

Hip Pocket Theatre presents The Three Cuckolds
To open their 50th season, Hip Pocket Theatre will return to their very first show from 1976, The Three Cuckolds. It is a classic comedy of errors and a farce starring familiar stock characters recognized in the commedia dell'arte canon. It's about naughty deception through wild, physical exploration. The production runs through June 28.

Friday, June 12

Magnolia at the Modern: Tuner
Niki (Leo Woodall), a gifted piano tuner, discovers that his meticulous skills also include an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes, turning his life upside down. Desperate to help his mentor (Dustin Hoffman), Niki gets involved in the dangerous world of heists, jeopardizing his life and his new romance with pianist Ruthie (Havana Rose Liu). The film will screen seven times through Sunday at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.

AURORA presents Video Art Night Denton
Video Art Night Denton is an immersive outdoor exhibition, presented by AURORA, of video artworks from 10 leading regional and national artists. In addition to the exhibition of video, visitors can enjoy live music by The Dead Thing and purchase snacks and beverages from Kona Ice and Brooklyn Dawgs. A cash bar will be available from Union Bear. The one-night event takes place at Quakertown Park.

The R&B Lovers Tour
R&B icons Keith Sweat, Joe, Dru Hill, and Ginuwine will come to Fort Worth as part of their R&B Lovers Tour. Fans can expect an evening headlined by Sweat, the award-winning pioneer of New Jack Swing; singer-songwriter Joe, known for "I Wanna Know" and "All the Things (Your Man Won’t Do)"; Dru Hill, the multi-platinum group behind hits like "In My Bed" and "Never Make a Promise"; and Ginuwine, known for "Pony," "Differences," and "So Anxious." They'll perform at Dickies Arena.

Hyena's presents Chris Franjola
Chris Franjola is a writer/comedian who can currently be heard on his podcast Cover to Cover with Chris Franjola and Heather McDonald’s Juicy Scoop. Cover to Cover was voted Pop Sugar's 25 Funniest Podcasts. Franjola can also be seen as a contributing panelist on Lights Out with David Spade on Comedy Central and Fox’s comedy game show Punchline. He'll perform four times through Saturday at Hyena's Comedy Nightclub.

Austin Meade in concert
Texas rocker Austin Meade has slowly but surely made a name for himself on the state's music scene over the last decade. Like a lot of up-and-coming musicians, he's been a part of the festival scene, and he's served as the opening act for multiple Rockin' the River concerts at Panther Island Pavilion. He'll play at Billy Bob's Texas in support of his 2025 album, Almost Famous.

Saturday, June 13

Josh Meloy in concert
Singer Josh Meloy is one of the latest up-and-comers from the Red Dirt country genre that's well-known in Texas and Oklahoma. An Oklahoma native, Meloy released his debut album in 2018 and has steadily earned a loyal following. He'll play at Billy Bob's Texas in support of his 2026 album, Outsider.

Photo courtesy of Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan will play at Dickies Arena on June 11.

Sunday, June 14

FIFA World Cup: Netherlands vs. Japan
Dallas-Fort Worth will finally get its close-up four days into the 2026 FIFA World Cup when Netherlands faces off against Japan at ~~AT&T Stadium~~ Dallas Stadium in Arlington. This match will be the first of five group stage matches at the stadium, with other games featuring England, Croatia, Argentina, Austria, Sweden, and Jordan. It will also host four other to-be-determined matches, including a semi-final game.

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Movie Review

White Lotus alum Leo Woodall cracks the code in low-key thriller Tuner

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Leo Woodall in Tuner.

Of all the ways that movies depict people trying to steal money and other valuables, safe cracking is among the least exciting. By design, it’s a laborious process that only those with a very certain set of skills can do. While clever editing and the right music can enhance scenes of safes being cracked, there’s a reason that the method is among the least used in heist films.

In the new film Tuner, Niki (Leo Woodall) has a job and a condition that just happens to lend itself well to committing that specific crime. He works as an apprentice piano tuner for Harry (Dustin Hoffman), usually doing the hard work while Harry schmoozes the client. Niki is well-suited for the job because he has a rare condition called hyperacusis, which makes him both sensitive to loud noises and able to hear subtle things that others cannot.

When he runs across a trio of criminals trying to break open a safe at a house where he’s tuning a piano, he helps them more out of frustration than avarice. But when Harry goes into the hospital and racks up huge bills, Niki decides to join the group to make some quick money. They soon want more than he’s willing to give, and he must find a way to extricate himself from them without losing himself completely.

Written and directed by documentary filmmaker Daniel Roher (making his narrative feature debut) and co-written by Robert Ramsey, the film has a nice pace to it despite there being relatively little action. Roher and Ramsey spend the first third or so establishing Niki, Harry, and Harry’s wife Marla (Tovah Feldshuh) as characters, letting the audience understand their relationships and how they interact with each other.

The time they devote to the personal storytelling pays dividends when Niki starts to descend into crime, as his divided loyalties - not to mention the danger of the thefts - insert tension into the plot. That stress is heightened even more when Niki starts a relationship with piano student Ruthie (Havana Rose Liu), as getting closer to her necessitates a series of lies.

There comes a point, though, where the plot stagnates to a degree. Niki’s end goal, if he has one, is never clear, and it’s obvious that it’s only a matter of time before things start to fall apart. After starting strong in their character development, Roher and Ramsey take shortcuts as the film rushes toward its conclusion. This is most notable in a weird argument scene between Niki and Ruthie that comes out of nowhere and seems to serve no purpose in the story.

Woodall, who had a memorable turn in season 2 of The White Lotus, is on the cusp of breaking out, and this understated-but-compelling lead role should help him become an even bigger name in Hollywood. Hoffman has a small role, but he remains as interesting as ever despite the lack of screentime. Liu (Bottoms) is also an up-and-coming actor who should become a star with more roles like this one.

Tuner is a low-key thriller that succeeds because of the way the filmmakers approach the under-used method of robbery. Even if it doesn’t quite reach its potential, the film maintains a high quality throughout thanks to its storytelling and acting.

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Tuner will screen seven times, June 12-14, at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.

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