Crystal Wise
Cowboy Day seems like a holiday right up Cowtown’s alley. Whether you knew it existed or not, we’ve got a pretty cool way to celebrate. In addition to this Old West holiday, there are plenty of other activities you can enjoy this weekend.
1. National Cowboy Day
It wouldn’t be a roundup of happenings this weekend without including the 16th annual National Day of the American Cowboy. The event will include a cowboy celebration parade, rodeos, gunfight shows, and more Texan-infused events at the Stockyards. The family-friendly festivities kick off 10 a.m. and last to 8 p.m. Check out our past cowboy and cowgirl articles.
121 E. Exchange Ave.
2. Kimbell Art Museum
The Kimbell brings home its new focus exhibition: Slay: Artemisia Gentileschi and Kehinde Wiley. The new exhibit offers a fresh conversation on a couple of paintings by two acclaimed artists who share similar themes but are separated by 400 years. The exhibit, which is free to view, will be on display July 19 – Oct. 9.
3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.
3. Rockin’ the River
If you need a fun way to cool off this weekend, spend happy hour with Rockin’ the River at Panther Island Pavilion every Thursday between July 14 and Aug. 11. River treaders will enjoy free admission featuring 15 bands over five weeks. If you missed this last week, make sure to pencil it in for the next four weeks.
395 Purcey St.
4. Amphibian Stage
Amphibian Stage brings back Spark Fest, a three-week writing workshop with over 20 events, including masterclasses from world-renowned playwrights. Each workshop, stage reading, and performance will give the average theater lover or aspiring playwright a chance to see what it takes for acts to jump from page to stage.
120 S Main St.
5. The Modern
Magnolia at the Modern has its ongoing film series, and this weekend will screen the movie “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On.” Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell that gets his fame and finds his long-lost family. The beloved character has won the hearts of numerous film lovers, and this is Fort Worth’s opportunity to see the heartwarming and hilarious tale of a seashell. There is a showing every day this weekend, including Sunday’s half-price for the matinee.
3200 Darnell St.
6. Steel Magnolias
A much-anticipated wait after being rescheduled due to the pandemic, Steel Magnolias is a touching and hilarious show coming to Casa Mañana. Filled with hilarious repartee and a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, Steel Magnolias draws on the underlying strength. This show is suitable for most audiences and runs July 23 – 31.
3101 West Lancaster Ave.
