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• Cowboy Pub Crawl | Friday, May 31 | 3 p.m. + 7 p.m. | Bill Pickett Statue, 121 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | $35-$65 | Kick your weekend off with some history and brews — 21+.

• Stockyards Championship Rodeo | Saturday, June 1, Saturday, June 8 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | $15-$163 | Don’t hold your breath during adrenaline-filled Western sports like bull riding, bareback bronc riding, and barrel racing.
• So What!? Music Festival | Saturday, June 1-Sunday, June 2 | Times vary | Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth | $92.50-$425 | See some of the most popular rock bands of the 2010s including Boys Like Girls, 3oh3!, Mayday Parade, and Reliant K.

• Whiskey Blending Sessions | Sunday, June 2 | 1 p.m. | Fort Worth | $25 | Sample four whiskies, receive blending instructions, and let the blending experience begin.
• Drawing from the Collection | Sunday, June 2 | 2 p.m. | The Modern, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth | Free | Join artist Brook-Lynne Clark for an all-levels drawing class — BYO sketchbook and pencils.

• Knit & Crochet Circle | Monday, June 3 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine | Free | Teens and adults are invited to knit and crochet is this community gathering event — supplies will be available if participants need them.

• Silent Book Club | Tuesday, June 4 | 4-9 p.m. | Hotel Dryce, 3621 Byers Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Stop in for a hand-crafted cocktail and a chat with other bookworms.

• Fort Worth ISD officials have reversed the initial decision to halt free school supplies for the district by reconciling federal relief money. Good news for anyone scrambling for pencils before students return on Tuesday, Aug. 13. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

• Meat is art. A new exhibition “Rebecca Manson: Barbecue” is now on display at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. See this immersive ceramic installation at the Modern’s oval first-floor gallery through Sunday, August 25.

• Rangers fans didn’t see Marcus Semien on the field earlier this week against the Arizona Diamondbacks, a rematch from last season’s World Series. It’s been nearly two years since the “banged up” shortstop last sat out a game — May 12, 2022 against the Royals. The team fared alright without him — Rangers won 6-1.

• Ready, set, read. The official minute milestones have been announced for the Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge. Readers have all summer hit the milestones: 500 minutes for children and 1,000 for adults.

• Frisco’s Toyota Stadium may get a $130 million renovation. Plans for the MLS stadium include expanded premium suites, new broadcast space, and a new canopy system. Construction is slated to begin in January and complete by August 2027. (The Dallas Morning News)

• 40,000. That is the number of insurance claims filed after the storms from May 22 to May 28. Prepare for the next storm with our resources guide. (WFAA)

• Watch out for Morgan Freeman around town. Season two of Taylor Sheridan’s “Lioness” has begun filming. If you’re on the hunt for celebrity sightings, we’ve got you covered. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

• Raise a glass, drop a deal. We’ll be toasting to Drink Up Week — a celebration of Fort Worth’s vibrant beverage scene — from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. If you own a local business that serves beverages, join us by offering a fun drink deal to our readers — we may include it in a newsletter.

• Will the linebacker play for the Dallas Cowboys improve in 2024? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

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• Looking to dine out this weekend? According to OpenTable, top-loved restaurants this month include Eddie V’s for food and Fixe for ambience.*

• $3.6 million. The initial estimated cost of the center, funded by donors like Once Upon A Time.
• 11,000 sqft. The size of the new facility, which includes indoor and outdoor space.
• 55. The number of counselors on staff.
• 5,000. The estimated amount of students the learning space will teach annually. Approximately 4,000 students can be accommodated this summer, though there is capacity for more.