06.26.2024

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Let it out, Fort Worthians

Where to cry in Fort Worth

Malone’s Pub, in the shadow of the Fort Worth Convention Center, is a good place to be alone with some emotion. | Photo by FTWtoday

Emotions can run up on you when you least expect it, and sometimes you need a good place to let the waterworks flow — be they happy or sad tears. Look, we’ve all been there. So where in Cowtown can you have a hard sob?

Malone’s Pub | 1303 Calhoun St.
A staple in downtown’s burgeoning southeast quadrant, Malone’s dark atmosphere will cloak your tears + the seats at the bar are spaced out, making it ideal to let it all out.

The Trinity Trails
There are 100 miles of paved trails along the Trinity, so you have many options — including shaded groves, bridges, waterside areas, basketball courts, and even the abandoned bleachers near downtown — to be alone with thoughts. City Editor Ted here, with admission: Have cried along the Trails at least four times since I’ve lived in FTW.

Japanese Gardens | 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.
If the beauty of 7.5 acres of cherry trees, bamboo fields, and waterfalls (great for masking tears) aren’t enough to make you cry, the venue hosts dozens of weddings per year to work up a happy cry.

FTW-japanese-garden-fwbg — Walk through the pavilion into the history and culture of the Japanese Garden; shows of emotion are optional, although welcome at weddings.
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Photo by Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Durty Murphy’s | 609 Houston St.
Another darker bar in downtown with very supportive regulars, crying here might actually make you a new acquaintance. I did see a man crying here once. He had just gotten a $75,000 raise. Happy tears count too.

Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge | 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.
Lots of wide-open space here as well, and the buffalo won’t share your secrets. Bonus: Connection to nature is regularly found to be emotionally cathartic.

Airfield Falls | 200 Pumphrey Dr.
This spot made our best hikes list + best picnics list, so definitely also use it for the happy moments. Get down to that waterfall, though, and channel it: Let your own water flow.

Obviously, crying in public is completely acceptable, but if you are struggling or feeling down, Fort Worth does have a strong mental health resource community.

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Events

Wednesday, June 26

Midsummer Mingle | Wednesday, June 26 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth | $25 | Inspired by the exhibition “Moving Pictures: Karl Struss and the Rise of Hollywood,” enjoy craft cocktails, live music, and decadent hors d’oeuvres.
Spark Workshops: Humming Bird Feeder | Wednesday, June 26 | 5:30-8 p.m. | SiNaCa Studios, 1013 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth | $52 | Walk away with a pretty sweet-looking bird feeder while supporting keeping this studio’s door open.

Thursday, June 27

An American in Provence: A Tribute to Richard Olney | Thursday, June 27 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Central Market Fort Worth, 4651 W. Freeway, Fort Worth | $90 | Enjoy a five-course French meal + learn how to make each dish during a demonstration — a paired glass of wine is included.
Jewelry Making | Thursday, June 27 | 7-9 p.m. | Kava Culture Kava Bar, 3529 Heritage Trace Pkwy., Fort Worth | $20 | Let your creativity shine and make some beautiful accessories to wear or gift to friends.

Friday, June 28

“Ghostlight” | Friday, June 28-Sunday, June 30 | Times vary | The Modern, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth | $7-$10 | This funny and bittersweet film about the loss of a son portrays both deep grief and how putting on a show can save people.
Giraffe Conservation | Friday, June 28 | 6-9 p.m. | Saddlerock Wine & Beer Co., 731 Samuels Ave., Fort Worth | $54 | Enjoy drinks — the entry fee gets you two glasses of wine — as well as bites + learn about giraffe conservation.

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News Notes

Biz

Fort Worth’s Actuate Therapeutics has its Initial Public Offering this week, with 5.6 million shares priced at $8-10. Its primary product, Elraglusib, is known for its effectiveness in the treatment of advanced cancers.

Open

To quote The Rock: “Finaaaaallllly, Wild Salsa has returned to Fort Worth.” The Tex-Mex eatery is back at 300 Throckmorton St. in downtown, and we’d recommend the 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. “Wild Hour” they’re offering for deals on bites + drinks.

Listen

Amplify 817, the free streaming service of the Fort Worth Public Library, added nine new artists, bringing its total to 108 artists across almost every imaginable genre. Amplify 817 has bi-annual submission rounds to create a catalog of commercial-free local music.

Number

242.35%. That’s the business growth in Tarrant County over the last three years, per SmartAsset, making it the fifth-fastest-growing county in America. Tarrant’s inflation-adjusted GDP growth of $67,987 ranked in third among American counties.

Closed

Speaking of the Wild Salsa reopening, its neighbor across the street, Hooters, has now closed. Five Tarrant County Hooters locations do remain open, including one in southwest Fort Worth. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Transit

There are five open houses throughout the remainder of this week for “Moving A Million,” a plan that aims to unify all of Fort Worth’s transportation plans into a single vision + capital program. Transportation was the No. 1 concern of residents in Phase 1 of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan.

Plan Ahead

It’s not quite Christmas in July, but this Saturday, June 29 Martin House Brewing will host a “Half-Christmas” party from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., including pics with Santa. It won’t make the heat go away, but it might reframe your brain. $20 gets you a logo glass and four pours; kids enter free.

Sports

The Texas A&M Aggies won the first game of the College World Series, then dropped the next two to lose to the Tennessee Volunteers. What’s next for Aggie baseball, and is there any danger of their head coach leaving? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas A&M Aggies with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Ted

This Friday, Kimbell Museum will host its next Summer Happy Hour, featuring the music of Andrew Skates. The series is free to attend and offers some of the best multi-generational conversations you’ll find in The Fort about art — and also music, pop culture, current events, and just life.

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