Wednesday, July 3

Thursday, July 4

• Karaoke | Tuesday, July 2 | 6-10 p.m. | Dirty Water Saloon, 9716 Palo Pinto Rd., Fort Worth | Free | Belt out a patriotic tune for this edition of karaoke.
• Michael Barretto | Tuesday, July 2 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | White Elephant Saloon, 106 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Hum along as the artist strums classic country and covers.

• “Primary Colors” | Wednesday, July 3 | 2 p.m. | The Modern, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth | $0-$5 | See a classic Mike Nichols film in which John Travolta portrays a Southern governor running for president with an ambitious wife by his side.
• Texas Rangers vs. San Diego Padres | Wednesday, July 3 | 7:05 p.m. | Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Dr., Arlington | $43-$640 | Come see the defending World Series champions take on the Padres, who are battling with the Dodgers in the National League West.

• Phoenix Fest | Thursday, July 4-Sunday, July 7 | Times vary | The Rail, 3101 Joyce Dr., Fort Worth | $15-$50 | The first evening of the festival includes performances by bands Flash Mob and Gizmo.

• Saks Fifth Avenue will open a Fifth Avenue Club, its luxury personal shopping + styling brand, at Bowie House on Monday, July 15. The location will have trunk shows and other style events, as well as offering personalized guidance to Fort Worthians.

• On Thursday at 11 a.m., Curly’s Frozen Custard will extend a four-year tradition by offering 220 free Nathan’s hot dogs in honor of the Fourth of July. There is a limit of one free hot dog per person in a group. The 220 nods to the Camp Bowie establishment’s 22 years in business. (Fort Worth Report)

• 1.5 million. That’s how many travelers are expected to pass through DFW Airport from Wednesday, July 3 to Sunday, July 8, which is a 5.5% increase from 2023. If you’re one of them, bookmark our ultimate guide to navigating the world’s thrid busiest airport. (The Dallas Morning News)

• Bobo Bites is now open at 841 N. Tarrant Pkwy. The menu includes a honeycomb toffee latte, Hanoi egg coffee, flan, and mochi muffins. This is the second location from a four-person ownership group; the first is in Arlington on Green Oaks Boulevard.

• Texas Indian Kabab & Grill is up and running at 5054 Trail Lake Dr. in southwest Fort Worth. Order an oldie-but-a-goodie like chicken tikka masala or try something new like chicken wings cooked in a clay oven.

• Cat City Grill is offering one free bottle of wine with the order of two entrees on Monday through Thursday nights — with the exception of the Fourth of July — through the end of August. Mention the business’s post on Facebook or Instagram when you order.

• After nine years in Burleson, Dough Boy Donuts shut its doors on Sunday, in part due to health issues of the owner, Melvin Robertson. Robertson wrote on Facebook that “I will be forever in your debt from the love you all have shown Dough Boy.”

• Many Fort Worthians don’t love the heat, but will reference a lack of humidity in North Texas — sadly, this is not the week to do so. Humidity is rising as we near July 4. Check out these 12 swimming spots to stay cool. (WFAA)

• The Texas Longhorns officially joined the SEC yesterday + Chris Gordy interviewed current Longhorn backup quarterback Arch Manning, whose uncles are relatively famous in the sport of football. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the SEC with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

• Ready to ditch the big-city crowds? This master-planned community in Parker County offers a break from the hustle and bustle without sacrificing the urban amenities you know and love. Did we mention it’s located just ~30 minutes away? Elevate your lifestyle in Willow Park.*

• Transport yourself to a bygone time of secret rendezvous and bootlegging adventures at the Thompson’s Bookstore speakeasy (aka the perfect locale for a night out). Not convinced? Explore their weekly drink specials. Cheers, Fort Worth.*

• City of Fort Worth animal shelters
• Animal Hope
• Waggin’ Tails Adoption Center
• Saxe Forte Adoption Center