Universities

• Offerings: Photography, crocheting, weight training, woodcarving, computer basics, and “Downsize Life to Upsize Life” — a series of variable workshops designed to help older adults maximize their life — at the Southeast campus
• Fees: $20 registration fee per 10-week semester with unlimited classes
• Registration: Fall 2024 registration opens on Wednesday, Aug. 7 with classes beginning Monday, Sept. 9.

• Offerings: Fall 2024 offerings aren’t yet available, but Spring 2024 offerings included courses on cookbook writing, trips to Italy, the atomic bomb, and much more.
• Fees: A one-time semester fee of $125
• Registration: Fall 2024 registration will open on Thursday, June 6 at TCU Extended Education.

• Silent Book Club | Tuesday, April 23 | 5-8 p.m. | Hotel Dryce, 3621 Byers Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Kick back with a beverage and dive into your latest read with other bookworms.

• Knitting 101 | Wednesday, April 24 | 6-7:45 p.m. | Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine | Free | Learn foundational techniques with instructor Linda at this beginner class.

• The $100 Poetry Slam Live | Thursday, April 25 | 8-10 p.m. | R & R Soul Food, 3329 Altamesa Blvd., Fort Worth | $0-$15 | Whether you’re a seasoned poet or just starting out, this is your chance to shine for a cash prize.

• “Remembering Gene Wilder” | Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28 | Times vary | The Modern, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth | $3.50-$10 | This loving tribute to Gene Wilder celebrates his life and legacy as the comic genius — the Sunday showing is also half-off.

• Fort Worth Bike Fest | Saturday, April 27 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Gateway Park, 751 Beach St., Fort Worth | $20 | Check out food vendors, family-friendly activities, and demos at The Fort’s biggest annual celebration of mountain biking.

• Epic watch parties for all the big games
• A stacked live events schedule
• Happy hour deals every weekday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. (think: $3 margs, $2.50 domestic drafts + $2.50 wells)
• Tons of activities, including video games, darts, pool, corn hole + weekly trivia

• Following the immediate success of their location in Alliance, H-E-B is coming to the northwest corner of Cheek-Sparger Road and Rio Grande Boulevard in Bedford in the second half of 2026. (City of Bedford)

• Today at 10 a.m., City Council will review a presentation to allow buildings of up to 20 stories (324 feet) along North Main Street as part of the Panther Island development plan. The council is expected to vote in favor. If you’d like to understand more about Panther Island Vision 2.0, we’ve got you covered. (Fort Worth Report)

• Fort Worth ISD may close seven middle schools and consolidate classes with other schools. All seven of the schools were due for upgrades via the $1.2 billion November 2021 bond. The school board will vote on Tuesday, May 28. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

• Devil and Angel Desserts is open across the street from Saginaw High School, at 6948 N. Blue Mound Rd. This Instagrammable location was created by Fort Worth biologist Cindy Nguyen. It serves boba tea, Korean-style hot dogs, and a Chinese color bomb of melon balls and rock sugar called Tanghulu. (CultureMap Fort Worth)

• In honor of National Volunteer Week — which runs through Saturday, April 27 — browse the 44 volunteer programs offered by eight City of Fort Worth departments. Plus, check out 45+ regional nonprofits to lend a helping hand.

• “That sounds crazy. No one is going to buy it.” The Big Dawgs Hot Dog Company, a food truck at Rusty Nickel Ice House, now offers a PB&J hot dog. (WFAA)

• Voodoo Brewing, an independent craft brewer first established in 2005, will open its first Fort Worth location this summer along South Main Street. Until then, read up on Cowtown’s history of brewing + check out spots on the Fort Worth Ale Trail.

• Studio 74, at 5926 Curzon Ave., was included on Vogue’s list of the 34 best vintage stores in DFW. Need more shopping options? Check out our list of 20+ flea markets + vintage stores.

• Fort Worth is No. 7 overall on WalletHub’s list of
  “Best Large Cities to Start a Business.” Get a read on Cowtown’s financial landscape in our guide to major industries and employers.

• Game 1 against the Golden Knights is in the books. How are the Stars looking, and can we infer anything from the first game? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Stars with Locked On’s daily podcasts

• You know we love buying local — and yes, that includes specialty gear like fishing rods and reels, lures + more. Snag your local outdoor gear at Marksmen, open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.*

• Not sure where to start when it comes to saving money? We’ll let you in on a secret: It’s easier to start than you think. With help from United Texas Credit Union, that new house or dream vacation is within reach. See four tips from their experts to help your savings grow.*