Dickies Arena has been nominated for a variety of awards since opening in 2019. | Photo via @arcpointstudios
Hear that? It’s the scintillating sound of opening acts warming up across the metroplex.
If you’re planning out your 2025 concert calendar, bookmark our guide to DFW’s 20 largest live music venues to rock your year.
Dickies Arena | Capacity: 9,300-14,000 Named one of the best venues in the world by Billboard, the multi-purpose arena opened in 2019 and has welcomed some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. Later this year, the arena will see Mary J. Blige and Rascal Flatts.
Bass Performance Hall | Capacity: 2,000+ The multi-purpose facility stands out in Sundance Square with its majestic angel sculptures. In 2025, guests can look forward to “Les Misérables” and “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.”
Billy Bob’s Texas | Capacity: 6,000 Known as the world’s largest honky-tonk, the concert hall was named the Best Honky-Tonk in Fort Worth by FTWtoday readers. The venue has a Wall of Fame with autographs and hand prints from Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Garth Brooks.
“Dutch Art in a Global Age” | Wednesday, Jan. 15-Sunday, Feb. 9 | Times vary | Kimbell Art Museum | $3+ | Peruse works by Rembrandt, Frans Hals, Gerrit Dou, and more in this collaborative exhibition with the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
Nanakusa: Japanese Festival of Seven Herbs | 12-1 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Northwest | Free | Learn about the Japanese tradition of herb gardening + how to cook with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Wine Wednesday Rooftop Movie Night | 6-11 p.m. | Rooftop Cinema Club | $30+ | Grab your coat and settle in to a fireside Adirondack chair with a glass of wine while you watch “Mean Girls.”
Thursday, Jan. 16
Vision Board | 5:30-7 p.m. | Dapper Cafe, Hurst | Donation based | Manifest the year of your dreams by creating a vision board filled with inspirational and motivational images.
Jen Kober | 8 p.m. | Hyena’s Fort Worth | $25+ | One of the top LGBTQ comedians on the circuit, Kober has appeared on “The Righteous Gemstones,” “The Mandalorian,” “Diary of a Future President,” and “American Horror Story.”
Moonshine Bandits | Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall | $10+ | Dusty “Tex” Dahlgren and Brett “Bird” Brooks will perform hits from their album “The Whiskey Never Dries.”
Friday, Jan. 17
Best Of The West Ranch Rodeo | 7:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $40+ | Kick of the 2025 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo with the opening night competition.
Lone Star Brahmas | 7:30 p.m. | NYTEX Sports Centre, North Richland Hills | $5+ | The NAHL team will take on the Oklahoma Warriors in their home barn.
Tracy Byrd | 10 p.m.-12 a.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $20+ | The “Keeper of the Stars,” and “Holdin’ Heaven” artist will take the stage at the world’s largest honky-tonk.
As Mike McCarthy’s Dallas Cowboys tenure ends, there’s no shortage of speculation on who will replace him — from external candidates like the Lions’ Ben Johnson and Vikings’ Brian Flores, to internal hires like defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer and even legends like Deion Sanders. Play Jerry Jones and tell us your pick. (CBS Sports)
Development
A new $3.2-million multifamily housing complex is set to break ground next month. According to a recent state filing, the 24-unit complex, known as The Hills of Lancaster, will be located along East Lancaster Avenue + is set to open in February 2026.
Civic
Most municipal buildings, public libraries, and community centers will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be no changes to residential waste collection or emergency services. Trinity Metro will operate on a modified schedule.
Real Estate
Don’t wait until April — 2024 Tarrant County property taxes are due by Friday, Jan. 31 to avoid penalties and interest. Payments can be made online, over the phone, by mail, or in person at all eight Tarrant County Tax Office locations.
Plan Ahead
Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 10. A new Sesame Street Live! show, “Say Hello” is coming to Will Rogers Auditorium. Grab presale tickets to see Elmo and Cookie Monster starting tomorrow with the code “DICKIES.” General sale opens Friday, Jan. 17.
Legacy
Co-founder of Hip Pocket Theatre and honored costume designer Mary Diane Simons died at 80 years old. Simons helped found the fringe theater company in 1976 with her husband Johnny and Douglas Balentine. Simons’ daughters Lake and Lorca now serve as artistic directors. (Fort Worth Report)
Trending
It’s raining cats and dogs — well, not really, but they’re in the sky. The Humane Society of North Texas partnered with Wings of Rescue and Best Friends Animal Society to fly adoptable pets from California shelters to North Texas during the wildfires. WFAA digital journalist Paul Livengood has the story.
Sports
At least seven Texas Longhorn players have announced their intention to leave college football and declare for the 2025 NFL Draft — among them wide receiver Matthew Golden and defensive back Andrew Mukuba. Stay up to date on all the Longhorn news with Locked On’s daily podcasts. (WFAA)
Finance
One of our financial goals this year? Making smart money moves. To help, we’re sharing four ways the experts at United Texas Credit Union recommend boosting your savings to help you get that new house or go on a dream vacation.*
Job
Ready to get connected with the best local talent in 2025? We created our community job board just for you. Give it a try by posting your first listing for free.
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Bananagrams. The award-winning family game is travel-friendly + perfect for all ages. Bonus: Add a little chaos to family game night when you try the party edition features 14 new tiles with challenges and hijinks.
The season finale of Taylor Sheridan’s latest show “Landman” aired on Sunday and Cowtown viewers can’t get enough of all of the local Easter eggs that were hidden in the sets. The Paramount+ show features scenes in high-profile places like Sundance Square Plaza, TCU, and Hotel Drover, but also hole-in-the-wall spots like The Tire Shop on North Main Street.
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