💫 Meteor showers

• Lyrids: April 22-23
• Eta Aquarids: May 6-7
• Delta Aquarids: July 28-29
• Alpha Capricornids: July 30-31
• Perseids: August 12-13
• Draconids: October 7
• Orionids: October 21-22
• Southern Taurids: November 4-5
• Northern Taurids: November 11-12
• Leonids: November 17-18
• Geminids: December 13- 14
• Ursids: December 21-22

🌕 Full moons and supermoons

• February 5: Snow moon
• March 7: Worm moon
• April 6: Pink moon
• May 5: Flower moon
• June 3: Strawberry moon
• July 3: Buck moon
• August 1: Sturgeon moon
• August 30: Blue moon
• September. 29: Harvest moon
• October 28: Hunter’s moon
• November 27: Beaver moon
• December 26: Cold moon

📍 Where to go

• Benbrook Lake | ~15 miles southwest of downtown
• Eagle Mountain Lake | ~23 miles northwest of downtown
• Thomsen Observatory | ~30 miles south of downtown

• Bulls’ Night Out Rodeo Pre-Party | Tuesday, Jan. 17 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Carter, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth | $50-$95 | Join the Carter Society for live music, Heim Barbecue, and craft cocktails by Pop Up Bar — Carter Society members get in free.

• Sip & Shop | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 4-7 p.m. | Amon G. Carter Exhibits Hall, 3400 Burnett Tandy Dr., Fort Worth | $20 | Pick up some new swag at the “Rodeo Shopping” exhibits and savor up to 10 tastings of wine, presented by Kendra Scott.

• Aggie Night | Thursday, Jan. 19 | 5-10:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | Free | All guests wearing Texas A&M clothing will receive free grounds admission to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.

• Experience Glass Blowing | Friday, Jan. 20 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. + 1-3 p.m. | SiNaCa Studios, 1013 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth | $125 | Learn how to make your own glass ornaments during a hands-on class.

• Pinterest Party: Cinnamon Candles | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Maker Spot, 9015 Grand Ave., North Richland Hills | Free | Create a custom candle for winter using soy-based wax, cinnamon, and cloves.

• 77º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain

• The Tarrant Regional Water District appointed Charles “CB” Team to the board of directors last week. He will fill the seat of the late Jim Lane, who died in November, and serve through the end of Jim’s term in May. Charles will be sworn in today, Jan. 17.

• Composer and pianist Marc-André Hamelin is hitting the big screen — or shall we say, Tiny Desk. The Cliburn member — who’s been called “a performer of near-superhuman prowess” — appeared on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert last week to perform a unique mashup of all 15 Shostakovich symphonies. 🎹

• If you’re looking for some unique FWSSR gear — look no further. Morgan Mercantile is hosting a pop up at Hotel Dryce (3621 Byers Ave.) next Friday, Jan. 20. Stop by for limited edition pieces featuring the rodeo. 👢

• Families Empowered is hosting the Tarrant County School Fair in the Stockyards on Saturday, Jan. 28. A wide range of schools will be in attendance to provide more information about educational options in the city. There will also be family-friendly activities like face painting, gift card giveaways, and balloon animals. 📚

• Looking for a new way to make friends and stay active? Revive Coffee & Cafe is starting a Run Club on Thursday, Feb. 9. Follow the shop to stay up-to-date with future community events. 👟

• Raccoons are the nocturnal bandits that roam neighborhoods tipping over trash cans and scattering garbage with their nimble, human-like hands. In your home, raccoons can shred drywall, chew through wires, and more (read: major damage). If you run into one of these critters, call the pros at Trutech Wildlife Service for a free inspection. 🦝*

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