Pour me a pint

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Cozy up with a cocktail

Sip and stargaze

Make a night of it

• Lightscape | Wednesday, Dec. 6-Monday, Jan. 1 | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth | $11-$30 | Walk the 1.2-mile-long path featuring millions of lights — plus, get discounted tickets for value night tonight.

• Après-Cowboy | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 6-9 p.m. | Refinery 714 at Kimpton Harper Hotel, 714 Main St., Fort Worth | Free | Step into a winter wonderland pop-up where Western culture meets alpine ski-style.

• The Nutcracker | Friday, Dec. 8-Sunday, Dec. 24 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth | $57-$135 | Watch the magic unfold as Texas Ballet Theater presents the holiday classic about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve.

• FWISD Hiring Fair | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Teaching and Learning Center, 1050 Bridgewood Dr., Fort Worth | Free | Meet hiring managers from Fort Worth ISD and explore openings for teachers, teacher assistants, counselors, and more.

• Panther City Lacrosse | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 3 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $10-$83 | Don’t miss the Panthers’ home opener against the Las Vegas Desert Dogs.

• West Berry Street music venue Lola’s Fort Worth closed its doors last week after 16 years. The news comes on the heels of the closures of Northside’s Downtown Cowtown and Near Southside’s Twilite Lounge. Catch a show at one of these other music venues.

• Renderings were released for a new 307-unit apartment complex on West Vickery Boulevard and Hemphill Street. Having landed $61 million in funding, Trademark Property Co. is set to break ground early next year on The Vickery, which will also have 14 townhomes, a public park, and a restaurant. (The Dallas Morning News)

• Country music star Tim McGraw added Cowtown to his 2024 “Standing Room Only Tour.” The “Live Like You Were Dying” artist will perform at Dickies Arena on Friday, April 12. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 8.

• Looking to show off your cooking skills? Apply for the sous-chef position with Panther City BBQ in the restaurant’s new venture to provide food for the Fort Worth Women’s Club.

• On Sunday, Dec. 17, Heritage Auctions will auction off a handwritten note, headset, and microphone from broadcaster Eric Nadel’s World Series announcement. Proceeds from the sale of the team’s first championship win will support the Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas.

• Florida-based real estate operator Basis Industrial purchased two properties in Fort Worth for a total of $81.2 million. The properties are located on Ludelle Street and Blue Smoke Court on the east side of town.

• Local philanthropist and housing advocate Dr. Flora Brewer died last month at the age of 66 after a battle with cancer. Mayor Mattie Parker commended Brewer on her commitment to tackling homelessness and building sustainable solutions for our city. (Fort Worth Report)

• After months-long negotiations, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ended its eminent domain proceeds for Fairfield Lake State Park, ~two hours southeast of Fort Worth. The current owner Todd Interests will continue to redevelop the parkland into private residences. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

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Hanukkah Napkin Rings, Golden Triangle Library

Unite Through Light 2023, Southlake Town Square

Chanukah at the Park, Klyde Warren Park