Big Tex at the State Fair of Texas | Photo by Kevin Brown/State Fair of Texas
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, and text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to in May.
Lone Star Smokeout Country Music and BBQ Festival | Friday, May 2-Sunday, May 4 | Times vary | Outside AT&T Stadium, Arlington | $73+ | Watch live performances from Cody Jinks, Jon Pardi, and other country music artists + savor smoked meats from DFW’s best barbecue restaurants.
Billy Idol: It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again! | Wednesday, May 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $33+ | Fort Worth brings the iconic punk rock legend to the stage with an electrifying performances of his greatest hits and fan favorites.
79th Annual Charles Schwab Challenge | Monday, May 19-Saturday, May 24 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Colonial Country Club | $50+ | Attend one of five invitational tournaments on the PGA Tour and Fort Worth’s premier golf tournament.
Landon Hoffman | 8-11 p.m. | Magnolia Motor Lounge | Free | Doors open at 7 p.m. for the Texas songwriter from Brock.
Thursday, April 24
Showcase Dinner | 6-8 p.m. | Taste Community Restaurant | $100+ | Purchase tickets to sample a multi-course dinner from the latest apprentices of Taste’s Culinary Job Training Program, plus BYOB.
Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay | 6:30-7:45 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden | $50+ | Experience nostalgia from the instrumental versions of some of Coldplay’s classic tunes like “Clocks” and “Yellow,” while surrounded by the warm glow of hundreds of candles.
“Pippin” | Thursday, April 24-Sunday, April 27 | Times vary | Law Sone Fine Arts Building, Theatre Wesleyan | $10+ | Celebrate the college’s 70th annual spring musical with a production of the 4x Grammy Award-winning tale of a prince on a death-defying journey to find the meaning of his existence.
Friday, April 25
TCU Baseball | Friday, April 25-Sunday, April 27 | Times vary | Williams-Reilly Field | $5+ | Enjoy America’s favorite pastime on TCU’s campus where the Horned Frogs will batter up against the Baylor Bears.
Saturday, April 26
Ubbi Dubbi | Saturday, April 26-Sunday, April 27 | Times vary | Panther Island Pavilion | $89+ | Join your City Editor Elizabeth at the two-day EDM festival featuring DJs like Subtronics, Seven Lions, Adventure Club, Fisher + more.
$60 million. That’s how much art the New York City auction house Christie’s is auctioning off from Sid and Anne Bass’ Fort Worth home. During the 20th and 21st Century Art auction series next month, nine artworks will be sold, including one piece that’s an estimated $35 million. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Biz
The Coca-Cola bottler Arca Continental, located in Fossil Creek, is preparing for a major expansion. This month, it filed a $74.9 million renovation plan — under half of the total amount in updates the company anticipates, which is $168 million. The warehouse would gain 250,000 sqft and two new production lines. (Fort Worth Report)
Sports
This week, TCU announced that its football team will play its 2026 opener in Dublin, Ireland. On Saturday, Aug. 29 of next year, the Horned Frogs will face the North Carolina Tar Heels at the Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Aviva Stadium. This year’s season opener is still set for Chapel Hill, NC. (WFAA)
Ranked
Four Fort Worth suburbs have been ranked on Safewise’s 2025 Texas’s Safest Cities list. At No. 18 is Flower Mound, No. 12 is Argyle, No. 7 is Colleyville, and lastly, at No. 4 is Trophy Club. Nearly 42% of Texans reported they feel safe in Texas. Rankings are based on crime + natural disaster statistics.
Cause
$1 million. That’s how much money the American Heart Association raised at its 2025 Tarrant County Heart Ball earlier this month, setting a new record. The ball took place on April 5, with Kim Carter serving as the Heart Ball chair. This year’s black-tie event was its 30th anniversary. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Trending
What do you think of WFAA’s version of DFW’s Mount Rushmore, according to ChatGPT? Did you know that FTWtoday already came up with Cowtown’s own Mount Rushmore? Check it out + follow WFAA reporter Paul B. Livengood for more.
Listen
Are you ready for the 2025 NFL Draft? Listen to the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys share their thoughts with LockedOn’s daily podcasts. Don’t forget to tune in tomorrow, April 24 to Saturday, April 26 on NFL Network, ABC, or ESPN.
Development
Construction is set to begin this summer on Cork & Pig Tavern at Willow Park North. Stay tuned for more updates on the Parker County live-work-play community’s newest restaurant — and check out more upcoming happenings.*
Fact or Fiction
A share certificate or certificate of deposit is a versatile investment account that can earn a good return with no risk. Think you know the answer? Find out if you’re right.*
Featured Deal
Psst — This week, spend $55+ online at Clinique and get a free eight-piece kit with code GIFT. We’re eyeing: a new Almost Lipstick and best-selling mascara.*
The Buy
A 100% leak-proof tumbler. The Hydracy Soulmate boasts a sleek design (read: it’s cup holder-friendly), three layers of insulation to keep your drink cold for 24 hours, and is dishwasher safe.
This weekend, I caved and decided to try out permanent jewelry ahead of some upcoming events. I befriended the lovely Cecilia, the owner and jeweler behind Creatively Beaut Goods. Show her some love by giving her a follow. Have you hopped on the permanent jewelry trend yet?
Hop on the permanent jewelry trend.
Photo by FTWtoday
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How well do you know Mayfest?
On Monday, we quizzed you on Mayfest facts and here’s how you did.
54.5% of readers knew that the Mayfest started in 1973.
39.4% guessed the correct amount of money that Trinity Collaborative Inc. invested into the parks and trails along the Trinity River — which is ~$7.5 million.
But we stumped readers on what year Mayfest Inc. changed its name to Trinity Collaborative Inc. Only 11.4% guessed the correct answer, 1987.
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