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Wednesday, Dec. 1
- Tom Sless | Wed., Dec. 1 | 8 p.m. | Rahr & Sons Brewing, 701 Galveston Ave. | Tickets TBA | The Fort Worth-native released his first album “California Dream” last year. 🎤
- Cliburn Holiday Concert | Wed., Dec. 1 | 5-7 p.m. | Burnett Park | Free | Watch as “Singing Trees” react to the sounds of live pianists + enjoy refreshments and other offerings. 🎶
- Holly-Daze Popup | Wed., Dec. 1 | 4 p.m.-12 a.m. | Proper, 409 W Magnolia Ave. | Free | Enjoy a festive drink, or 2, at this holiday popup featuring festive decor. 🎄
- Milton Avery | Wed., Dec. 1 | Times vary | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth | $16+ | This exhibition brings together a selection of 70 paintings from the 1930s to the 1960s. 🖼️
- TCU Women’s Basketball | Wed., Dec. 1 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Ed Rae Schollmaier Area, 2900 Stadium Dr. | $28+ | TCU Women’s Basketball hosts Southeastern Louisiana in a non-conference game. 🏀
- Texas Wild Wonderland | Wed., Dec. 1 | Times vary | Fort Worth Zoo | $12+ | The inaugural event will feature holiday-themed shows, seasonal foods, photos with Santa + more.
Thursday, Dec. 2
- First Tuesdays | Thurs., Dec. 2 | 6 p.m. | Stage West Theatre, 821 W. Vickery Blvd. | $20 | Enjoy drinks, community, unique experiences, and other events through Stage Wests’ new event.
- Children in Nature Summit | Tues., Dec. 2- Wed., Dec. 3 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Botanic Research Institute of Texas | $150 | This two-day event will develop opportunities and policies that will connect more children and families in nature.
- Elf the Musical | Tues., Dec. 2 | Times vary | Fossil Ridge High School, 4101 Thompson Rd. | $5+ | This musical follows Buddy The Elf as he attempts to find his true identity and save Christmas. 🎵
- The Troumatics Holiday Party | Tues., Dec. 2 | 8 p.m. | The Post at River East | Free | The Troumatics will be releasing a new single as well as unleashing a new original Christmas song. 🎵
Friday, Dec. 3
- Elf Spaghetti Bar and Double Beer Launch | Fri., Dec. 3 | 12 p.m. | Martin House Brewing Company | Cost of purchase | Enjoy two new Christmas brews plus a free lunch that Buddy the Elf would love — spaghetti with candy, candy canes, candy corn + more.
- A Drummer Boy Christmas Tour | Fri., Dec. 3 | 7 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $20+ | GRAMMY award-winning duo for King & Country will feature Christmas classics and brand new songs in the high-energy concert. 🎵
- Christmas Ornament Paint and Play | Fri., Dec. 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Play Street Museum | $8 | Let your kids spend a day playing + painting holiday ornaments.
- Joy in the Journey | Fri., Dec. 3 | 5:45 p.m. | Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts | $6+ | You’ll be taken on a wintry tour of holiday stories and performances featuring FWAFA’s premier performing groups. 🎵
- Cowtown Coin Show | Fri., Dec. 3 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | White Settlement Event Center | $25 | Get your unique coins appraised for free at this local coin show event.
- Amy Speace | Fri., Dec. 3 | 8 p.m. | The Post at River East | $25 | The award-winning songwriter is known for her album, “There Used to Be Horses Here.” 🎵
- Free Bikes Rides | Fri., Dec. 3 | All day | Fort Worth Bike Sharing | Free | Enjoy a free bike ride on the first Friday of every month using the promo code 92020 at station kiosks.
Saturday, Dec. 4
- The Nutcracker Ballet | Sat., Dec. 4 | 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. | Will Rogers Memorial Center | $35+ | Ballet Frontier has been captivating audiences with The Nutcracker for the last 12 years. 🩰
- Toddler Studio | Sat., Dec. 4 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | Free | Register in advance for this event where kids can learn songs, play games, dig for treasure + more.
- Riley Gilbreath | Sat., Dec. 4 | 4:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Stockyards | Tickets TBA | The Texas country singer will take over the Rodeo Stage with Lonestar Blue. 🎵
- BLACKOUT | Sat., Dec. 4 | 2:30-7:30 p.m. | Marlene And Spencer Hays Theatre, 2900 South University Dr. | Free | Join Theatre TCU Black Excellence for the 2nd Annual BLACKOUT Cabaret. 🎵
- 20th Annual Christmas | Sat., Dec. 4 | 12-4 p.m. | Fort Worth Stockyards | Free | Guests can journey through a Western wonderland complete with dreamy lighting and decor + a holiday parade. 🎵
- Community Yoga | Sat., Dec. 4 | 9-10 a.m. | The Trailhead at Clearfork | Free | Soak up the Saturday morning sunshine with a FREE yoga class.
- Cookies with Santa | Sat., Dec. 4 | 10 a.m-12 p.m. | Frost Bank, 201 NE 28th St. | Free | Enjoy holiday cookies in a festive setting while kids get a chance to visit with Santa. 🍪
- International Food Fest | Sun., Dec. 5 | 12-7 p.m. | Arlington Expo Center, 1200 Ballpark Way | $5 | Enjoy food from over 30 different food vendors from Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, North American + South America.
- Holidays at the Hearth | Sun., Dec. 5 | 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. | Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln. | Tickets not yet on sale | Celebrate historic traditions with holiday crafts, games, and more.
Sunday, Dec. 5
- Songs of the Season | Sun., Dec. 5 | 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. | First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth, 800 W. 5th St. | Free | Enjoy a carol-filled service + newly composed songs filled with Christmas cheer. 🎵
Tuesday, Dec. 7
- Gingerbread House Decorating Party | Tues., Dec. 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Play Street Museum, 5925 Convair Dr #533 | $27 | Let your kids decorate their own house with icing, candy, cereals, pretzels + sprinkles. 🍪
- Make and Take Ornaments | Tues., Dec. 7 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Stage West | $20 | Enjoy drinks + the art of decoupaging ornaments as gifts for the holidays. 🎄
Wednesday, Dec. 8
- Simmons Bank Showdown | Wed., Dec. 8 | 6 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $24+ | Watch as TCU takes on the Utah men’s basketball team. 🏀
Thursday, Dec. 9
- Ryan Bingham | Thurs., Dec. 9 | 9 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $40+ | An evening of southern tunes from this southern gentleman. 🎵
- Walt Wilkins Live | Thurs., Dec. 9 | 8 p.m. | The Post at River East | $25+ | An intimate acoustic performance featuring an appearance from Darden Smith. 🎵
Friday, Dec. 10
- Panther City Lacrosse Club Opener | Fri., Dec. 10 | 6:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $25+ | This mix of hockey, lacrosse + basketball will be fun for the whole family. 🥍
- A Phunk Dr’s Christmas | Fri., Dec. 10 | 6:30 p.m. | Jubilee Theatre | $28+ | A concert of music, comedy + more celebrating the holiday season. 🎵
Saturday, Dec. 11
- Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl | Sat., Dec. 11 | 5 p.m. | West 7th Bars | $15+ | Find your tacky holiday sweater and pants and jingle bell rock through West 7th. 🎄
- Scotty McCreery | Sat., Dec. 11 | 6 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $35+ | Scotty is known for winning the tenth season of American Idol back in 2011. 🎵
- Wish You Were Here Exhibit | Sat., Dec. 11 | 5-8 p.m. | Artspace 111, 111 Hampton St. | Free | The exhibition features mixed media drawing and painting work from Dallas-based artist Carroll Swenson-Roberts. 🖼️
Sunday, Dec. 12
- Chamber Series | Sun., Dec. 12 | 2 p.m. | Kimbell Art Museum | $25 | Musicians from the Fort Worth Symphony collaborate to include some of the most treasured music from Mozart, Dvorák, and Reich. 🎵
- World Ax Throwing Championship | Sun., Dec. 12 | 1 p.m. | Bill Bob’s Texas | $20 | Watch as the final competitors throw live in Hatchet, Big Axe, Duals, and Knife Throwing. 🪓
- TCU Women’s Basketball | Sun., Dec. 12 | 1-3 p.m. | Ed Rae Schollmaier Area, 2900 Stadium Dr. | $20 | Watch as the Horned Frogs take on Texas A&M University at home. 🏀
- Strictly Sinatra | Sun., Dec. 12 | 6 p.m. | Arts Fifth Ave., 1628 5th Ave. | $50 | Ticket price includes a full Italian dinner, wine + birthday cake. 🎵
- Bottomless Brunch | Sun., Dec. 12 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Torro Torro, 200 Main St. | $39+ | Indulge in unlimited brunch tapas for $29 and $3 brunch cocktails + live music. 🥂
Monday, Dec. 13
- The Gatlin Brothers and Crystal Gale | Mon., Dec. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Bass Performance Hall | $39+ | The country music legends grace the Bass Hall stage for the very first time in this brand-new holiday special. 🎵
Tuesday, Dec. 14
- Grinch Slime and Storytime | Tues., Dec. 14 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Play Street Museum, 5925 Convair Dr #533 | $16 | Let your kids enjoy a special storytime along with making some Grinch-y slime + snacks. 🎄
Wednesday, Dec. 15
- Whiskey Wednesday | Wed., Dec. 15 | 7-11 p.m. | Kimpton Harper Hotel | Free | Enjoy live music, whiskey tastings, and specialty cocktails from Refinery 714. 🥃
- The Nightmare Before Christmas | Wed., Dec. 15 | 9 p.m.-2 a.m. | Backyard Fort Worth | Free | Put on your best Santa costume and head out to Backyard for live music, a costume contest + drinks specials. 🎤
Thursday, Dec. 16
- Christmas Tree Paint and Play | Thurs., Dec. 16 | 6-8 p.m. | Play Street Museum, 5925 Convair Dr #533 | $18 | In addition to playtime, kiddos can paint and decorate an adorable Christmas Tree figurine. 🎄
- Hayes Carll | Thurs., Dec. 16 | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $16+ | The Texas-native was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2016 + Best Country Song, for “Chances Are.” 🎵
Friday, Dec. 17
- Chris Cagle | Fri., Dec. 17 | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $18+ | Chris made his debut on Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts with “My Love Goes On and On.” 🎵
- Cowtown Christmas Championship Rodeo | Fri., Dec. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Cowtown Coliseum | $56+ | The event will showcase 200+ athletes competing in each of the nine rodeo disciplines.
- Katie Kaden and Rose Short | Fri., Dec. 17 | 6 p.m. | Downtown Cowtown at the Isis | $235 | Enjoy a live performance + tickets will get you into the pre-concert reception, hors d’oeuvres, and tours of the venue. 🎵
- Panther City Lacrosse | Fri., Dec. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $20 | Watch as the Prowler’s take on the Colorado Mammoth. 🥍
Saturday, Dec. 18
- Lone Star Gun Show | Sat., Dec. 18 + Sun., Dec. 19 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Will Rogers Memorial Center | $9 | This Gun Show will have used arms, new firearms, swords, knives, hunting gear + more. 🔫
- 20th Annual Jazzy Christmas | Sat., Dec. 18 | 8-11 p.m. | Arts Fifth Avenue, 1628 5th Ave. | $15 | Enjoy a night of holiday festivities featuring live music + dancing from The Sugar Plums. 🎄
- 3rd Annual Christmas with ya’ Kinfolk | Sat., Dec. 18 | 6-9 p.m. | Ridglea Room, 3309 Winthrop Ave. | $5 | This holiday event will require a $10 entrance fee on top of your ticket that must be bought in advance. 🎄
Sunday, Dec. 19
- Santa in Pajamas | Sun., Dec. 19 | 9-10 a.m. | Play Street Museum, 5925 Convair Dr #533 | $50 | Wear your favorite Christmas PJ’s and enjoy a night with Santa. 🎄
- A Sweet Time with Santa | Sun., Dec. 19 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Play Street Museum, 5925 Convair Dr #533 | $50 | In addition to a visit with Santa, each child can enjoy a craft and playtime. 🎄
- The Nutcracker Ballet | Sun., Dec. 19-Sun., Dec. 26 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall | $87+ | Experience the most magical Christmas tradition of the season as the Nutcracker travels through a winter wonderland. 🩰
- The Flatland Cavalry | Sun., Dec. 19 | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $20+ | Grab your boots and enjoy folk/country music from this West Texas band. 🎸
- TCU Women’s Basketball | Sun., Dec. 19 | 1 p.m. | Ed Rae Schollmaier Area, 2900 Stadium Dr. | Prices vary | Watch as the Horned Frogs take on Incarnate Word. 🏀
Monday, Dec. 20
- Turner’s Modern World | Mon., Dec. 20 | Times vary | Kimbell Art Museum | $18 | Check out paintings of J.M.W. Turner (1775–1851), one of Britain’s greatest artists.
Tuesday, Dec. 21
- TCU Men’s Basketball | Tues., Dec. 21 | 7 p.m. | Ed Rae Schollmaier Area, 2900 Stadium Dr. | Prices vary | Watch as the Horned Frogs take on Grambling State. 🏀
Wednesday, Dec. 22
- Nutcracker Paint and Play | Wed., Dec. 22 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Play Street Museum, 5925 Convair Dr #533 | $18 | Enjoy a Nutcracker themed Paint & Play with your kids. 🎄
- An Italian Christmas Eve | Wed., Dec. 22 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Central Market, 4651 West Fwy. | $70 | Learn how to make your own multi-course meal featuring Italian seafood specialties. 🍝
- Indie Sounds Open Mic | Wed, Dec. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Da Crab Trap, 3431 Altamesa Blvd. | $5 | This artistic event will feature poets, singers, rappers, comedians + musicians. 🎤
Thursday, Dec. 23
- Christmas Cupcake Wars | Thurs., Dec. 23 | 6-8 p.m. | Play Street Museum, 5925 Convair Dr #533 | $16 | The kids can spend the evening decorating a cupcake with a selection of Christmas candies, sprinkles and more.
- Jacob Furrsday | Thurs., Dec. 23 | 6-8 p.m. | The Post at River East | Free | Enjoy free music every Thursday from this Fort Worth native. 🎤
- Latin Dancing | Thurs., Dec. 23 | 8 p.m. | La Chingona, 2800 Bledsoe St. | Free | Step up your dancing game with free Salsa & Bachata lessons. 💃
- Bobby Duncan | Thurs., Dec. 23 | 8-11 p.m. | The Post at River East, 2925 Race St. | $10 | The Fort Worth-based artist has released four albums over his 15-year career, including the 2017 release, At the Live Oak Music Hall. 🎶
- Virtual Game Night | Thurs., Dec. 23 | 7-10 p.m. | Free | Online | Whether you’re looking for drinking games, trivia, charades + other classics, there’s something for everyone at this family game night. 🎲
- Dallas Mavericks | Thurs., Dec. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | American Airlines Center | Prices vary | The Mavs will take on the Milwaukee Bucks on their home court. 🏀
Friday, Dec. 24
- Christmas Eve Sing | Fri., Dec. 24 | 4:45-5:45 p.m. | Texas Girls’ Choir, 4449 Camp Bowie Blvd. | Free | Deck the halls with this family-style gathering full of song, a hopeful message + a candlelight experience. 🎄
- A Magical Cirque Christmas | Fri., Dec. 24 | 2 p.m. | Texas Trust CU Theater, 1001 Texas Trust Way, Grand Prairie | $98+ | Cirque artists from around the world will perform death-defying tricks leaving you on the edge of your seat. 🎄
- Holiday Hip Hop Concert Series | Fri., Dec. 24 | 7 p.m. | Five Star Event Venue, 3651 Sycamore School Rd. | $15 | Enjoy this holiday concert series featuring emerging DFW rap artists: Kacee da Kidd, Young Nutt, Big Aye-Welch & Str3tch Franklin. 🎤
Saturday, Dec. 25
- Goat Yoga | Sat., Dec. 25 | 1-2 p.m. | Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6111, 1200 West Harris Road, Arlington | $20+ | Get festive with goat yoga followed by complimentary cocktails featuring spiked eggnog + mimosas. 🐐
Sunday, Dec. 26
- Dallas Cowboys | Sun., Dec. 26 | 7 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | Prices vary | The Cowboys hope to beat The Washington Football Team for the 2nd time this season. 🌟
Monday, Dec. 27
- Dallas Stars | Mon., Dec. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | American Airlines Center | Prices vary | The Stars will take the ice with the Nashville Predators. ⭐
Tuesday, Dec. 28
- Holiday Cheese Board Cheer | Tues., Dec. 28 | 2-10 p.m. | Grand Cru Wine Bar, 1257 W. Magnolia Ave. | $37 | Pop by this classy bar and enjoy a sampling of cheese + two glasses of wine. 🧀
Wednesday, Dec. 29
- TCU Men’s Basketball | Wed., Dec. 29 | 3 p.m. | Ed Rae Schollmaier Area, 2900 Stadium Dr. | Prices vary | Watch as the Horned Frogs take on Texas Southern. 🏀
- TCU Women’s Basketball | Wed., Dec. 29 | 6:30 p.m. | Ed Rae Schollmaier Area, 2900 Stadium Dr. | Prices vary | Watch as the Horned Frogs take on Davidson. 🏀
Thursday, Dec. 30
- The Road to Christmas | Thurs., Dec. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Bass Performance Hall | $55 | Robert Earl Keen returns for his ‘Eve of New Year’s Eve’ concert with special guest opener, singer-songwriter Brent Cobb. 🎤
- Toadies | Thurs., Dec. 30 | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $18+ | Enjoy live music from this Fort Worth rock band, best known for the song “Possum Kingdom”. 🎸
Friday, Dec. 31
- Parker McCollum | Fri., Dec. 31 | 8 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $35+ | The Austin-native released his first single and EP in 2013. 🎤
- Tracey Lawrence | Fri., Dec. 31 | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $40+ | Tracey has won Top New Male Vocalist from Billboard in 1992 and Vocal Event of the Year from the Country Music Association in 2007. 🎤
- A New Year in Hollywood | Fri., Dec. 31 | 6:30 p.m. | AC Hotel Fort Worth, 101 W. 5th St. | $350 | This event features an open bar, party favors, live music, DJ + champagne toast, and countdown with light bites at the after-party. 🎄
- Holiday Hip Hop Concert Series | Fri., Dec. 31 | 7 p.m. | Five Star Event Venue, 3651 Sycamore School Rd. | $15 | Enjoy this holiday concert series featuring emerging DFW rap artists: Kacee da Kidd, Young Nutt, Big Aye-Welch & Str3tch Franklin. 🎤
- Dallas Stars | Mon., Dec. 31 | 7:30 p.m. | American Airlines Center | Prices vary | The Stars will take the ice in hopes of beating the Colorado Avalanche. ⭐
All month long
- Music Bingo | Every Tuesday | 7-9 p.m. | City Works, 5288 Monahans Ave. | Free | Play the classic game of bingo that combines your favorite music throughout the decades.
- Distillery Tour, Tasting & Cocktails | All Month Long | Times Vary | Blackland Distillery, 2616 Weisenberger St. | $30 | Enjoy a flight of ultra-premium spirits, bourbon + rye whiskey along with a signature cocktail from Fort Worth Weekly’s Best Cocktail Lounge 2019.
- Milton Avery | All month long | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth | $16+ | This exhibition brings together a selection of 70 paintings from the 1930s to the 1960s. 🖼️
