Concerts and music festivals

Outdoors

• Día del Niño | Tuesday, April 30 | 5-7 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Northside, 601 Park St., Fort Worth | Free | Children of all ages are invited to celebrate the Day of the Child with family-friendly games, activities, crafts, and performances.
• Yoga in the Park | Tuesday, April 30-Tuesday, June 11 | 5:30-6:15 p.m. | Burnett Park, 501 W. 7th St., Fort Worth | Free | BYO mat for a post-work stretch for yogis of all levels.

• “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir” | Wednesday, May 1 | 2 p.m. | The Modern, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth | $0-$5 | Settle in for a screening of the 1947 film + a discussion with film historian Daniel Marino.
• Weird Wednesday | Wednesday, May 1 | 5 p.m. | Southside Preservation Hall, 1519 Lipscomb St., Fort Worth | Free | Shop from 40+ local vendors at the night market + grab snacks for a screening of a surprise film.

• Pasta Making Class | Thursday, May 2 | 7-10 p.m. | iL Modo, 714 Main St., Fort Worth | $70 | Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on class + sample light bites and wines.
• Town Mountain | Thursday, May 2 | 8 p.m. | Tulips Fort Worth, 112 St. Louis Ave., Fort Worth | $25.88 | The Asheville-based folk band will preform alongside special guest Songbird Jones.

• Fort Worth Housing Solutions and the Transportation and Public Works Department are embarking on a new study for the redevelopment of Butler Place. Share your feedback for the Access Butler Place Plan during a public open house on Thursday, May 9, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Fort Worth Central Station.

• Fort Worth ISD is not planning to distribute free school supplies before the 2024-2025 school year due to the conclusion of federal funds. The district distributed more than $2.1 million worth of supplies in the 2023-2024 school year. Don’t worry parents — we’ll be back soon with other school supply resources. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

• Speaking of schools — Chapel Hill Academy will close at the end of August due to declining enrollment and lack of funds. Opened in 2008, the public charter school run by local nonprofit Lena Pope offers pre-K through eighth grade. The school has lost nearly 30% of its student body since 2020. (KERA)

• Starting Tuesday, Oct. 1, All American Tire Recyclers will be the new tire recycling and disposal contractor for the city. The 100% green facility is based in Fort Worth + recycles rubber to be used for asphalt, green energy, and other products.

• No. 22. That’s what Fort Worth ranked on WalletHub’s 2024 list of “Most Diverse Cities in the US.” The report evaluated 500 cities for socioeconomic, cultural, household, and religious diversity, giving Cowtown 71 points (out of 100). Arlington came in No. 5 and Dallas No. 8.

• 168. That’s how many local graduating high school seniors were recognized in Mayor Mattie Parker’s “Where Achievement Begins” award program last week. Students from 12 Tarrant County districts were recognized for their workforce readiness skills, professional certificates, and internship experience.

• Texas Wesleyan University now has its first female president. The Eastside campus officially inaugurated Emily Messer last week. She has been serving as the interim president since Fred Slabach left for the University of Mississippi last July. (Fort Worth Report)

• Keep Fort Worth Beautiful is now sporting a new commendation: a Gold Star Affiliate. Awarded by Keep Texas Beautiful, the Gold Star is the highest recognition a community affiliate can achieve from the environmental nonprofit. Keep Fort Worth Beautiful will be formally recognized in June.

• We’re now four games into the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. What can we expect from the Dallas Stars in the remainder of their series against the Las Vegas Golden Knights? Get a recap of last night’s game with Locked On’s daily podcasts.