Your curated guide to this week's upcoming local happenings.
1. Friday on the Green 2016 Kickoff
The 8th season of Friday on the Green returns this Friday. Warmer weather attracts thousands of people to attend the monthly concert series at Magnolia Green. Come hungry and indulge in goods from area vendors such as Brewed, Holy Smokes BBQ, Melt Ice Creams and Kent & Co. Other vendors can be seen on the event's Facebook page. Snag free parking in the garage at 1201 Alston Ave. BYO blankets and lawn chairs.
April 8, 2016 // 6 p.m.- 10 p.m. // Magnolia Green
2. Butler's Alley Bizaare
Butler's Alley & Antiques celebrates the revitalization of Funkytown with vendors, food and music. Eight alley storefronts and seven pop-up shops will be featured selling their own special goods. Food and drinks will be provided by Funky Town Food Truck, The Collective Brewing Project and Alchemy Pops. The festivities also include music, art and a children's fun zone.
April 10, 2016 // noon- 6 p.m. // Butler's Alley & Antiques
3. Spring Plant Sale at the Botanical Gardens
Get ready for Spring with the Botanical Gardens' plant sale. Shop a selection of prime perennials that can handle the challenges of Texas weather. Don't have a green thumb? The horticulture staff will be on hand to help with your landscape plan. Botanical Society members can attend the pre-sale on April 7 and receive a discount on their purchase.
April 7-9, 2016 // Fort Worth Botanic Garden
4. Interior Designers Flea Market
For the second year, popular Fort Worth interior designers are hosting a flea market. Their loss is your gain as they offload furniture, fabric, lighting and more.
April 9, 2016 // 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. // 2817 West 5th St
5. Breakfastfest 2016
Martin House Brewing Company is celebrating the release of Day Break with a Breakfastfest party. The party starts in the morning, but it will be worth waking up for. The $10 entry covers one can of Day Break, three pints of any beer on tap and live music by Rise and Shine and Ole G. Wear your pajamas and receive a free bowl of beerios. Food will be bacon themed and there will be a bacon-eating contest. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
April 14, 2016 // 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. // Martin House Brewing Company
6. Bubbles & Bites at Funky Wright Designs
Check out the new Funky Wright Designs studio and shop jewelry, art, gifts and pillows while sipping champagne and grabbing light sandwiches at the West Vickery Boulevard space.
April 14, 2016 // 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. // Funky Wright Designs
7. John Hardy Artisan Event
Neiman Marcus Fort Worth hosts the John Hardy Artisan Event. Shop the trunk show and watch Bali artisans craft each piece of jewelry.
April 13, 2016 // 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. // Neiman Marcus Fort Worth