An honorary Texan

A Texas-sized celebration

• Catch a screening of “Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger” (1977) with a special guest appearance from the icon’s son, Patrick Wayne. Admission is free with the purchase of two concession items.

• Join the Wayne family at the one-of-a-kind exhibit featuring hat branding, embroidery, Gold Handle Coffee + Duke Spirits tastings, a book signing, and the launch of the new “Why I Love Her” 50th Anniversary Collection.

• Celebrate the newly opened cafe with The Duke’s family, $2 coffee drinks, and a giveaway for a Gold Handle soft cooler. The coffee shop is inspired by John Wayne’s unique tradition of gifting personalized gold-handled mugs to the cast and crew of his movies. Inside, guests will find walls adorned with photos and memorabilia like coffee cups and hats.

• 2023 Tom Vandergriff Night of Champions Awards Banquet | Thursday, May 25 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Arlington ISD Athletics Complex, 1001 E. Division St., Arlington | $25 | The Arlington Athletics Hall of Honor Foundation will recognize past and current Arlington coaches, players, administrators, boosters, and contributors.

• FWSO’s Concerts in the Garden | Friday, May 26-Sunday, June 11 | 8:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth | $28 | Grab a blanket and lawn chair for the summer concert series featuring live performances from the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.
• “Alice in Wonderland” | Friday, May 26-Sunday, May 28 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth | $82-$263 | This family-friendly ballet showcases charming characters and a fantastical journey narrated by Alice.

• Goat Yoga | Saturday, May 27 | 10-11 a.m. | Martin House Brewing Company, 220 S. Sylvania Ave., Fort Worth | $20-$32 | Get your weekend started with goat yoga followed by a cold one at the brewery.

• Dallas Memorial March | Sunday, May 28-Monday, May 29 | 12 p.m. | Reverchon Park, 3505 Maple Ave., Dallas | Free | The two-day event celebrates fallen heroes with a 20-hour march followed by a closing ceremony on Memorial Day.

• “Lest We Forget” 5K | Monday, May 29 | 8 a.m. | Trinity Park Pavilion No. 1, 2300 W. 7th St., Fort Worth | $8-$15 | Join other runners to run or walk in memory of fallen service members.

• The Army Corps of Engineers is asking for residents to provide feedback on the proposed alteration of the new city hall by Sunday, June 4. Earlier this month, the city requested to alter the federal floodway in order to build the Future City Hall along with a parking garage and other features.

• City leaders approved the creation of a new nonprofit organization to manage the Historic Stockyards. The Stockyards Preservation Foundation of Fort Worth Inc. will oversee the planning, advocacy, and management of the neighborhood + will be governed by a board of directors.

• Electric car maker Tesla is considering a new distribution center in far north Fort Worth. According to an application, Tesla would build a 53,000-sqft facility on nearly six acres of land near Fossil Creek Boulevard and I-35W. Tesla has a second location on University Drive.

• The Humane Society of North Texas waived all adoption fees for dogs over 30 lbs + six months old. In honor of Barkuation, all locations (excluding Hurst) will waive fees through Wednesday, May 31. Stop by the Fort Worth facility at 840 E. Lancaster Ave. to find your new fur-ever friend.

• The Fort Worth Public Library’s Summer Concert Series will kick off next month with the sounds of smooth soul, jazz, and Western swing. The first concert will be Thursday, June 22 with Ginny Mac and Duane Durrett at the Golden Triangle Library. Note: The location varies month-to-month, stay updated on social media.

• Here’s something sweet to celebrate — National Donut Day on Friday, June 2. TX Whiskey, FunkyTown Donuts, and JD’s Hamburgers are getting together for a one-of-a-kind celebration. Head to TX Whiskey at 6 p.m. for a donut + cocktail pairing, burgers, live music, on-site engraving, and a donut hole bar. Tickets are $35.

• Panther City Lacrosse Club will host a three-day camp starting Monday, July 17 for students in grades 1-8. Panther City players and coaches will put the campers through drills, team play, footwork, games, and more. Registration is $120 and includes a T-shirt, camp prizes, a home opener ticket, and autographs.

• Don’t leave Memorial Day weekend menu planning to the last minute. Mama Angie’s has your back with delicious party platters of Mexican food that everyone will love. Think: enchiladas, tamales, salads, and (of course) great guac. Eat in or order by phone.*

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