City of Fort Worth animal shelters, multiple locations

• Brooklyn | Terrier, American Pit Bull mix | 2 years old
• Josephina | Domestic Shorthair mix | 8 months old

Animal Hope, 6708 S. Hulen Dr.

• Artemis | Rottweiler | Adult
• Guinness | Boston Terrier | Adult

Almost Home Animal Rescue, 7932 Rampston Pl.

• Kibbie | Boxer/Pitbull mix | 3 months old
• Goops | Domestic shorthair | 3 months old

Waggin’ Tails Adoption Center, 9009 Benbrook Blvd., Benbrook

• Gypsy | Catahoula Leopard | 8 months old
• Quartz | Domestic Longhair mix | 5 years old

Saxe Forte Adoption Center, 1840 E. Lancaster Ave.

• Esther | Shorthair mix | 2 years old
• Olive | Mixed breed | 6 months old

• TCU Baseball | Tuesday, Feb. 27 | 6-9 p.m. | Lupton Baseball Stadium, 3700 W. Berry St., Fort Worth | $12-$18 | The Horned Frogs will play Washington State on their home field.

• Canine Aggression and Bite Prevention | Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 1-2 p.m. | Humane Society of North Texas, 1840 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth | $23.18 | Learn about the different types of aggression most commonly seen in shelter dogs and how to rehabilitate behaviors.

• Meet the Maker of El Mayor Tequila | Thursday, Feb. 29 | 5-7 p.m. | Toro Toro, 200 Main St., Fort Worth | Free | Head to the bar for a discussion on the history of the brand and to sip on premium samples of the featured tequila.

• 2024 Tarrant County Go Red for Women Luncheon | Friday, March 1 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel, 200 Main St., Fort Worth | $500-$5,000 | Hosted by Kellie Rasberry from the “Kidd Kraddick in the Morning Show,” this luncheon will feature programming focused on women’s health in support of the American Heart Association.
• Frost Bank BBQ Lunch | Friday, March 1 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Frost Bank Grand Prairie Financial Center, 2810 S. State Highway 161, Grand Prairie | Free | The bank will host a grand opening celebration with a barbecue lunch including brisket and carnitas tacos.

• Ray Wylie Hubbard | Friday, March 1
• Eli Young Band | Friday, March 29
• ERNEST | Friday, April 19

• The Near Southside community event Open Streets will return this spring after a four-year pause. Open Streets will close Magnolia Avenue from 8th Avenue to Hemphill Street on Saturday, April 13. The free family-friendly event will feature local vendors, cyclists, food trucks + more. Vendors can sign up here.

• Several buildings rich in Black history will be preserved under a new historic designation. The Historic Cultural and Landmarks Commission approved recognition for two buildings in Butler Place and the former Carver-Hamilton Elementary School building. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

• The first night of the 2024 MLB draft will be held at Cowtown Coliseum on Sunday, July 14. The draft will coincide with five days of MLB events, including the 2024 All-Star Game at Globe Life Field on Tuesday, July 16.

• A new art piece created with recycled water bottles will be on display at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center starting Friday, March 1. Designed by local students + conservation artist Willie Cole, the “artcycling” project depicts a 25-ft man made out of 20,000 water bottles + will stay up through Sunday, March 31.

• Calling all “Elephant and Piggie” fans — the Disney characters will stop by several Fort Worth Public Library locations next month for a special storytime. From Saturday, March 9 to Tuesday, March 12, kids can meet the beloved characters, take photos, and enjoy activities.

• The largest exhibit of live, exotic butterflies will be at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden beginning this Friday, March 1. Butterflies in the Garden will feature a diverse collection of butterflies from around the world. The exhibit will be open through Sunday, April 14.

• TCU will hold a two-week Shakespeare-focused day camp for youth and teens this summer. Summer Shakes is hosted by the Department of Theatre for rising fourth graders through high school seniors. The camp will run on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 17-28.

• Former TCU quarterback Max Duggan — now Los Angeles Charger — was back in Cowtown over the weekend to accept the first-ever Bob Bowlsby Award. The award recognizes student-athletes who represent the best in the conference for their leadership and excellence.

• Did you know that share certificate rates are the highest they’ve been in years? That means that if you’re looking to stash a little more cash in the bank, there’s never been a better time than now. Learn more from United Texas Credit Union.*

• Love to read in bed? Us, too. Some helpful tools we love: a rechargeable book light to clip on books or a remote control page turner for Kindle readers.*

• We’re hiring a City Editor to plan, write, edit, and publish the most relevant and engaging daily content about Fort Worth. This person is passionate about storytelling, news, and the city we call home. See details + apply.

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• Cannon Chinese Kitchen
• Taverna
• Downtown Barnes and Noble
• Spaghetti Warehouse
• McKinley’s Bakery
• Worth Theater