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OTD Streetball Tour | 5-10 p.m. | AP Ranch | $15+ | Off The Dribble hosts the biggest streetball event Texas has ever seen with the internet’s best basketball players taking on locals.
“Letters From The Library” | Wednesday, Feb. 19-Sunday, Feb. 23 | Times vary | Thad Smotherman Theatre | $10 | Catch the world premiere of the play about finding friendship over books during the Great Depression.
Thursday, Feb. 20
Girls in STEM | Thursday, Feb. 20-Thursday, April 3 | Times vary | Fort Worth Museum of Science and History | Free | Girls in third through fifth grades are invited for an after school program full of coding, robotics, engineering, environmental science, and more.
Carter College Night | 5-8 p.m. | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | Free | Attention college students — listen to music in the galleries + get free food in this art-inspiring exclusive event.
Friday, Feb. 21
Make & Take: Savory & Sweet Pies | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Central Market | $85 | Don’t let your winter produce go to waste — turn it into a chicken pot pie and a pear-almond galette with buttery, flaky crusts.
International Women | Friday, Feb. 21-Sunday, Feb. 23 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall | $20+ | Watch the Texas Ballet Theater perform four mixed variations from international female choreographers.
Saturday, Feb. 22
Stoney LaRue | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $20+ | The Red Dirt artist is bringing hits like “One Chord Song” and “Let Me Hold You” to the world’s largest honky-tonk.
Black History Celebration | 1-4 p.m. | The Dock Bookshop | Free | Pay tribute to the legendary Bob Marley with books, music, and good vibes.
Editor’s note: Some events may be canceled, changed, or postponed due to inclement weather.
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Don’t forget your coat — and scarf, gloves, hat, thermals, hand warmers, etc. The expected wind chill this morning is -2º thanks to the polar vortex that blew into town last night. Stay up to date on the winter weather with WFAA.
Traffic
TxDOT has closed all TEXPress lanes until further notice due to winter weather for the safety of commuters. Keep an eye on social media for updates.
Number
35. That’s how many candidates are vying for a place on the Saturday, May 3 ballot, as all 11 council seats are up for reelection. Seven people are running for mayor, including Mayor Mattie Parker campaigning for her third term. Register to vote before Thursday, April 3. (Fort Worth Report)
Open
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend — New Mexico-based jeweler Diva Diamonds is now open on Camp Bowie in the former Haltom’s Jewelry location. The family-owned retailer is the company’s first expansion in Texas.
Ranked
No. 1. Goldee’s Barbecue is the best in Texas, according to YouTube food critic Joshua Wiessman. The chef-turned-internet star embarked on a statewide expedition to taste Texas Monthly’s best barbecue restaurants, chowing down on food from 17 smokehouses, and placed the Fort Worth restaurant at the top of the list. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Theater
Let’s go girls — for the first time in its 49-year history, every show in Hip Pocket Theatre’s season will be directed by a woman. The 2025 season will kick off on Friday, May 16 with “The Mad Dog Blues” and run through Sunday, Nov. 2 with Mary Shelley’s horror classic “Frankenstein.” Stay tuned for ticket sales.
Drink
Saturday, Feb. 22 is National Margarita Day. Head to the Flying Fish on Montgomery Street for a $6 Jose Cuervo marg that’ll take two hands — the perfect pairing for a platter full of steaming fried catfish, if you ask us.
Biz
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is set to lay off 1,750 employees — 15% of the corporate staff — to cut costs in what CEO Bob Jordan called the company’s “largest and most comprehensive” transformation. In the first mass layoff in the airline’s 53-year history, affected employees will receive salaries and benefits until April. (The Dallas Morning News)
Sports
Tune into ESPN or ESPN+ tomorrow at 7 p.m. to see the USA-Canada rematch in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game. We’ll be cheering for both sides as Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer coaches Team Canada + goalie Jake Oettinger tends the US net. Can they beat three fights in nine seconds?
Show
The 2025-2026 Broadway at the Bass Season, presented by PNC Bank, is breaking records with 14 shows that promise an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re a longtime Broadway lover or new to the scene, there’s something for everyone. Renew season tickets by March 31, or grab new ones starting May 1.*
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City Guide
✨ Street signs, meet star signs
Did you know that The River District is a nonprofit organization, aimed at supporting local businesses + the community? | Photo by @riverdistrictfw
It’s Pisces season — One of the most loveable things about Fort Worth is the distinct character found in each neighborhood, district, and corner of town. They all have their own personalities and purposes — some would say it was written in the stars.
Let’s take a look at how our neighborhoods align with the zodiac signs.
Pisces: River District | Feb. 19-March 20
The River District provides the perfect escapist moment for a Pisces to relax. The charming up-and-coming neighborhood is nestled on the banks of the Trinity River and draws newcomers and tourists to the area’s unique shopping + dining destinations.
Take in the beautiful scenery at Marion Sansom Park Trail then fuel up with a meal on the river at Heim Barbecue.
Who’s ready to dine in style?Café Dior by Michelin-starred chef Dominique Crenn is set to open in Dallas’s Highland Park Village on Saturday, Feb. 22. Guests can expect French cuisine inspired by the fashion house’s designs.
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