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💪 Gotta hustle for that muscle

10 local gyms offering January deals and discounts
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Get ready to pump some iron this year. | Photo by @fortworthbarbell
Will 2024 be your year of wellness? Whether you’re ready to break your personal records or are kicking off your fitness journey, we’ve got 10 local gyms flexing January discounts and deals to get you feeling your strongest.

Barbell Fort Worth, 955 N. Sylvania Ave.
Want to try out a new arsenal of weights and equipment? Sign up for a month-to-month or annual membership before the end of January and get 50% of the enrollment fee.

Revival Fitness, Multiple locations
Try your first session of dark-room group fitness for just $5, or sign up for an exclusive founding membership for the South Fort Worth location opening by March.

Movement Fort Worth, 2828 W. Lancaster Ave.
Get into climbing with a $0 initiation fee on monthly and annual memberships at the 5,000-sqft bouldering-only facility. Plus, members and day-passers can bring a friend for free on Fridays.

Soul Sweat Hot Yoga, 1217 8th Ave.
Mark your calendar for $10 cash happy hour and flow to a fun playlist on Fridays, 6-7 p.m. January playlists include 2023 hits, Justin Bieber, women of hip hop, and 1970s.

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Time to show off those muscles.

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SPENGA, 3100 S. Hulen St.
Sign up before Monday, Jan. 15 for 50% off your first month in the New Year New Me special.

CrossFit Panther City, 7400 Oakmont Blvd.
Exercise is better with a buddy — members can bring a friend for free from Monday, Jan. 8 to Saturday, Jan. 13. Plus, there are discounts for military, first responders, nurses, students, teachers, and groups. Not a member yet? Try a trial class or join the free community class on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.

EōS Fitness, 3560 Altamesa Blvd.
Sign up for a membership by Thursday, Jan. 11 for 14 free days of cardio and strength equipment, group fitness classes, a cycling studio, and a swimming pool.
3 more exclusive exercise deals
 
Events
Friday, Jan. 5
  • Sit and Stitch | Friday, Jan. 5 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Golden Triangle, 4264 Golden Triangle Blvd., Fort Worth | Free | Bring your ongoing project or start a new one in this all-level sewing circle.
  • Dallas Black Dance Theatre | Friday, Jan. 5-Sunday, Jan. 7 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth | $26-$75 | The dance company will perform compositions by Mozart and Stravinsky, played by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.
Saturday, Jan. 6
  • Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival | Saturday, Jan. 6-Sunday, Jan. 7 | 3 p.m. + 5 p.m. | University Christian Church, 2720 S. University Dr., Fort Worth | $0-$15 | Celebrate Epiphany at this unique festival with costumes, music, and pageantry — call (817) 926-6631 to reserve a seat.
  • 1999 The Legacy of Prince | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 8-10 p.m. | Arlington Music Hall, 224 N. Center St., Arlington | $25-$55 | Jam out to “Purple Rain” in this tribute concert.
Sunday, Jan. 7
  • Bark, Bash, and Brews | Sunday, Jan. 7 | 1-5 p.m. | Bar 2909, 2909 Martin St., Fort Worth | Free | Meet pups looking for new homes in this football-meets-pet-adoption event.
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How to Thrive in the new year
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Never wait in line at a supermarket again with a Thrive Market membership. | Photo by Thrive Market
Our suggestions on how to thrive in 2024:
  1. Try a new hobby.
  2. Find a fun way to move.
  3. Go organic with groceries.
And Thrive Market can help you out with No. 3.

For a limited time, join Thrive Market and get 30% off your purchase + a free gift up to $60, plus:
  • Access to wholesale pricing (products are up to 30% off traditional grocery stores)
  • Free two-day shipping with orders $49+
  • All organic or non-GMO food
  • Guaranteed price matching and more
Join Thrive Market
News Notes
Community
  • The city is considering taking five acres from the botanic garden and Trinity Park for sidewalks, traffic signals, and trails along University Drive. If approved, the $7.7 million project will improve pedestrian safety and be completed in 2027. Share feedback on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
Coming Soon
  • Who’s hungry? North Carolina-based Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken is making its DFW debut this summer with new restaurants at 7064 Blue Mound Rd. and in Victory Park, Dallas. These are the first two of 20 new North Texas restaurants from the breakfast and lunch chain. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Sports
  • Seven Dallas Cowboys players were named to the NFC Pro Bowl roster including LB Micah Parsons, QB Dak Prescott, and WR CeeDee Lamb. Players from the NFC + AFC will participate in skills competitions on Thursday, Feb. 1, and culminate with a flag football game on Sunday, Feb. 4.
Development
  • On Tuesday, Jan. 23, City Council will review a new affordable housing amendment. Currently, developers building in Neighborhood Empowerment Zones can set aside 20% of units for affordable housing or pay $200 per unit for five years. If approved, developers will no longer be able to opt out of low-income units. (Fort Worth Report)
Opening
  • Hawaiian-style restaurant Coco Shrimp is expanding north. The casual seafood restaurant will open a new location in Keller on Monday, Jan. 29. Can’t wait that long for some coconut shrimp? Visit the Near Southside location or head to the Richardson location opening on Monday, Jan. 8.
Outdoors
  • The city’s park and recreation department extended the deadline to Wednesday, Jan. 31 to provide feedback on the Play Big! Master Plan. Take the online survey to share your thoughts on the future of Fort Worth’s recreational spaces.
Health
  • Texas Health Resources opened a new Breeze Urgent Care in Burleson earlier this week. Located at 12601 S. Fwy., the daily clinic offers convenient, personalized care with upscale amenities and affordable pricing. This is the 26th Breeze location in North Texas.
Learn
  • Interested in getting into film? The Fort Worth Film Commission is teaming up with the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce to offer two free workshops on Sunday, Jan. 14. Sign up for screenwriting with award-winning filmmaker Christine Swanson or Introduction to Film Producing with Emmy-winner Michael Swanson.
Finance
Travel
 
Plan Ahead

🦖 A roaring good time

Major Fort Worth Botanic Garden events to look forward to in 2024
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Dinosaurs Around the World was created in collaboration with world-renowned paleontologist Dr. Gregory M. Erickson. | Photo courtesy of FWBG/J Patrick Rice
Right now, many of us are sitting inside with a cup of hot coffee during our current cold spell. But let’s turn our thoughts to frolicking through the flowers when the weather clears and these major events take over the Fort Worth Botanic Garden in 2024.

Dinosaurs Around the World | Friday, Jan. 26-Thursday, May 30
Travel back in time to when dinosaurs walked the earth with an outdoor exhibit of animatronic reptiles.

Butterflies in the Garden | Friday, March 1-Sunday, April 14
Thousands of exotic and native winged pollinators will take flight in the Rainforest Conservatory.

Seward Johnson Sculptures | Friday, March 1-Sunday, Sept. 1
Be surprised by 21 life-size sculptures that blend in with the plants.

Kokedama Forest | Tuesday, Oct. 1-Saturday, Nov. 30
More than 1,200 intricate Japanese bonsai creations will be interspersed throughout the garden.

Lightspace | November-January
The holiday light tradition is set to return for its third year with new light displays, music, and family-friendly activities
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