July is a month best known for bringing out the patriot in all of us North Texans. In fact, if there was ever a month on the calendar we plan to go big celebration-wise it’s this one. How can we not when there are fireworks stands on every other small town street corner acting as reminders of our freedom, our sacrifice, and our penchant for a good time.
What makes this July a bit more exciting are the events outside of our nation’s birthday taking place around town. For instance, Pop legend Janet Jackson might not have a new album out this year, but she's got enough hits to fill an arena pretty much any time she wants. Also on our list is a performance by local music group The Polyphonic Spree. This choral band was formed out of the ashes of Tripping Daisy, one of North Texas’ best known 90s rock bands; remember “I Got a Girl”? Besides reminiscing about old music, checkout something new like a play titled "The Handless King" at the Amphibian Stage. Whatever your July ritual, add to it by selecting one of the events on our calendar, thus sparking a new one to continue next July.
July 4
Fourth of July Party at Rooftop Cinema
Celebrate Independence Day by immersing yourself in all things U.S.A. — barbecue, fireworks, Americana music, libations — at one of the best views this city has to offer.
Rooftop Cinema Club
rooftopcinemaclub.com
USA Taekwondo U.S. National Championships
For the third time in five years, USA Taekwondo will hold its national championships at the Fort Worth Convention Center, where an estimated 1,300 Taekwondo athletes will compete for gold.
The Fort Worth Convention Center
fortworth.com
July 13
Cage The Elephant
Touring behind their sixth studio album, Neon Pill, this Kentucky-bred six-piece has cranked out hits, including the radio-friendly “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked,” for nearly two decades.
Dickies Arena
dickiesarena.com
July 16
‘Mamma Mia!’
Joan Marcus
Mamma Mia
Get your ABBA on at Bass Performance Hall as a mother, daughter, and three possible dads — as of press, Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan will not be joining the touring cast — sing out their feelings.
Bass Performance Hall
basshall.com
July 19 - 20
Hold My Beer With Randy & Wade
Less than a year after releasing the third installment of their Hold My Beer EP series, Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen are back with a fourth. The duo is hitting seven Texas cities during their July tour, with Cowtown securing a pair of dates.
Billy Bob’s Texas
billybobstexas.com
July 20
The Polyphonic Spree
The Dallas-based choral rock band, that is equal parts The Beatles, The Association, and Ozzy Osborne, brings its energetic, confetti-filled live show to Tulips.
Tulips
tulipsftw.com
July 21
Missy Elliot
The multi-GRAMMY-nominated, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot steps out on her very first headlining tour along with hip-hop icons Busta Rhymes, Ciara, and Timbaland.
Dickies Arena
dickiesarena.com
July 25
Janet Jackson
Janet, or “Ms. Jackson if you’re nasty,” hits Fort Worth for the second year of her Together Again tour. Though she hasn’t released any new music in nine years, her back catalogue ensures an epic show.
Dickies Arena
dickiesarena.com
July 26
‘The Handless King’
Follow two government employees from the Assyrian Empire while they tally the dead in the wake of battle, knowing by day’s end only one of them can keep their job. A production inspired by real artifacts from 728 BCE.
Amphibian Stage
amphibianstage.com
Aaron Lewis
Though once known as the crooner of rock band Staind’s numerous hits, Aaron Lewis has gone country with a solo career that now spans six studio albums.
Billy Bob’s Texas
billybobstexas.com
