Plus, La Onda plans to reopen in a new location in the Near Southside.
 
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Dance the night away at these 20+ live music venues across DFW
Dickies Arena
Dickies Arena has been nominated for a variety of awards since opening in 2019. | Photo via @arcpointstudios
Hear that? It’s the scintillating sound of Fort Worth’s live music venues beckoning you to a performance you’ll never forget.

The concert scene is truly unmatched — from riverfront music venues to massive stadiums, there’s a stage for any type of tune. To get to know them all, you must do three things.

Put your hands in the air, wave ‘em like you just don’t care, then lay your eyes (and ears) on our guide.

Arenas

Dickies Arena | 1911 Montgomery St.
Capacity: 9,300-14,000
Named one of the best venues in the world by Billboard, the multi-purpose arena opened in 2019 and has welcomed some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. Later this year, the arena will see George Strait, Shania Twain, and KISS.

Concert halls

Bass Performance Hall | 525 Commerce St.
Capacity: 2,000+
The multi-purpose facility stands out in Sundance Square with its majestic angel sculptures made with Texas limestone quarried near Austin. The venue has hosted hit Broadway shows like “CATS,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma.”

FTW-Ubbi Dubbi Festival at Panther Island Pavilion

Panther Island Pavilion is also home to the Ubbi Dubbi EDM festival. | Photo provided by Disco Donnie Presents

Outdoor settings

Panther Island Pavilion | 395 Purcey St.
Capacity: 30,000
It’s the ultimate riverfront venue with a stage overlooking the Trinity River and the downtown skyline lit up behind. Some of the biggest festivals in the city are held here including Fort Worth’s Fourth, Rockin’ the River, and the inaugural Shaq’s Bass All-Stars Festival happening Saturday, Sept. 16.

Restaurants + bars

The Post at River East | 2925 Race St.
Capacity: 200+
Don’t miss out on delicious food, brews, and live music — aka the perfect place for a weekend hangout. Located in a former Post Office building, the venue opened in 2019 and is home to an open-air patio with live music every week, and a menu featuring black-eyed pea hummus + jalapeno bacon brie and pulled pork nachos.
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Events
Tuesday, Aug. 15
  • Disney’s “Frozen” | Tuesday, Aug. 15-Sunday, Aug. 20 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth | $84-$171 | The Tony-nominated Best Musical will take the stage with hit songs, stunning sets and costumes + powerhouse performances.
Wednesday, Aug. 16
  • Live Music in the Lobby | Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 5-7:30 p.m. | The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel, 200 Main St., Fort Worth | Free | Treat yourself to a cocktail or a light bite while listening to live music in the lobby.
Thursday, Aug. 17
  • Random Acts of Kindness | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 2-7 p.m. | Downtown, Fort Worth | Free | Keep an eye out for Dowtown Fort Worth Inc. ambassadors every Thursday in August as they spread random acts of kindness.
  • Shop & Sip Series | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 5:15-7:15 p.m. | The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel, 200 Main St., Fort Worth | Free | Head to the mezzanine level for an evening of shopping, happy hour delights, and a prelude to the iconic film, “Dirty Dancing.”
Friday, Aug. 18
  • Funk this Heat Disco Party | Friday, Aug. 18 | 7:30-11 p.m. | Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall, 122 E. Exchange Ave., Ste. 200, Fort Worth | $15 | Put on your shiniest disco outfit and dance the night away with tunes by Le Freak.
Saturday, Aug. 19
  • FLORIGAMI | Saturday, Aug. 19-Wednesday, Feb. 14 | Times vary | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth | $12-$14 | Enjoy a new colorful, whimsical + kinetic outdoor sculpture exhibition by Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box.
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News Notes
Open
  • A new restaurant serving Asian-inspired flavors is open for takeout on Magnolia Avenue. Eazy Monkey serves items like Dan Dan chili dogs, mushroom noodle salad, and a vegetarian corn rib dish. The kitchen is only available through third-party delivery services, but chef Andrew Dilda expects to fully open by mid-Septmeber. (PaperCity Fort Worth)
Development
  • We’re getting a better idea of what the renovated Fort Worth Convention Center will look like. Last week, the city released a new rendering of Phase 1 of the project showcasing the outdoor terrace, new state-of-the-art kitchen, and renovated exhibit hall restrooms. Construction will begin this month.
Award
  • Dickies Arena will be honored with the 2023 Vandergriff Award during the Fort Worth Chamber State of the County address on Thursday, Aug. 17, at the Convention Center. The annual award honors a legacy individual or organization whose contributions positively impact Tarrant County on a national scale.
Coming Soon
  • Latin-inspired seafood restaurant La Onda is back in a new location in the Near Southside. The restaurant closed its doors on Race Street in the spring but will reopen inside Hotel Revel in mid-September with delicious ceviche and a raw bar. Stay tuned for an official reopening date.
Biz
  • More industrial buildings are planned for Alliance. Developer Hillwood plans to build two more speculative warehouse projects totaling nearly 500,000 sqft. The buildings will be in the Alliance Center East business park in the I-35W corridor and are expected to be completed early next year. (The Dallas Morning News)
Shop
  • The Love Collection by Chef Tim Love will be available inside Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall beginning Friday, Sept. 1. Stop by to shop for jeans, aprons, and jackets + enjoy 30% off the entire store and free margaritas.
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Festival

🔥 Hot off the grill

World-class barbecue festival will return to AT&T Stadium this fall
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Hurtado was voted a Texas Monthly Top 50 barbecue destination in 2021. | Photo by Hurtado Barbecue
Grab your stretchy pants — some of the best barbecue pitmasters in the country will be at AT&T Stadium this fall for Q BBQ Fest.

Happening Saturday, Oct. 7 + Sunday, Oct. 8 in Arlington, guests can expect delicious barbecue cooked by 12 world-class and award-winning pitmasters, live music, a rib-eating contest, and live cooking demonstrations.

Local favorites in attendance include Arlington’s Hurtado Barbecue, Dallas’s LORO Asian Smokehouse, and Argyle’s 407 BBQ.

Tickets include all-you-can-eat barbecue with the option to upgrade to a VIP Experience. Here’s a breakdown of the ticket pricing:
  • General Admission | $69 | Parking, barbecue, and three hours of entry
  • VIP | $139 | Parking, all-you-can-drink beverages, VIP-only pitmasters, exclusive lounge, four hours of entry
  • Teens ages 13-20 | $35
  • Kids 12 and under | Free
The event is produced in partnership with the Dallas Cowboys and Miller Lite by Eximius Productions.
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