Step one: Buy a house (or apartment). | Photo courtesy of LEAGUE Real Estate
In honor of National Small Business Week, we’re spotlighting six businesses that make it easier than ever to refresh your space. Whether you’re aiming to declutter, decorate, or simply make your home a little more livable, these local services are here to help.
Each company offers a unique way to elevate your home, from tree trimming to tile scrubbing and everything in between. It’s all part of our initiative to support the local businesses that keep Fort Worth thriving — one project, plant, or pool table at a time. Here are three to get you started:
Blueprint Organizing | This organizing service can help you transform your clutter into serene, functional spaces by creating personalized systems.
Caldwell’s Carpet Cleaning | Carpet need a refresh? Caldwell’s offers professional carpet, tile + grout, and upholstery cleaning so you can maintain the cleanliness of your humble abode.
Schefflera’s House of Plants | Located inside The Mercantile, this plant shop offers a selection of common to rare plants to bring outdoor beauty indoors.
Wizop Comedy: Live In Fort Worth | 7:30-9:15 p.m. | Big Laugh Comedy Club Fort Worth | $15 | See one of the funniest rising star comedians who’s opened for TV personality Darren Brand.
Friday, May 9
Basic Digital Photography Class | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Photos On The Vine | $46 | BYOB to a class where you’ll go over camera function, operation, photo concepts, recommended accessories, and how to upload your images to your computer.
Mom Cheri: A Mother’s Day Soiree | Friday, May 9-Sunday, May 11 | 7-11 p.m. | Rooftop Cinema Club | $19+ | Toast to your favorite lady with a rooftop showing of “Mamma Mia,” “Freaky Friday,” “Pretty Woman,” or “La La Land.”
Wildcraft Apothecary Night: Herbal Soap Making | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Embodii Crystals, Richland Hills | $25 | Transform your skincare routine during this hands-on workshop where you’ll blend essential oils and carefully curated herbs.
Saturday, May 10
Dandelion Sixteens’ Cozy Market | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Enduro Coffee Roasters | Cost of purchase | Shop a variety of handmade goods and treats from local artisans and small businesses while enjoying a cup of coffee.
Adam Hawley | 7-10 p.m. | Ridglea Room | $25+ | Attend a live show featuring an acclaimed guitarist performing his original tunes and classic hits from Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, The Gap Band, and more.
Fort Worth Symphony: Picasso Symphony | 7:30 p.m. | Will Rogers Memorial Center | $37+ | Enjoy an homage to Pablo Picasso that pairs visuals and musical arrangements brought to you by producer Jason Michael Paul.
Lili’s Bistro on Magnolia Avenue will close after owner Vance Martin’s retirement this month. Lili’s — which opened in 2007 — is known for its comfort dishes, nightly music, and its vintage ad for Mrs. Baird’s bread. The last day to get Gorgonzola cheese waffle fries is Saturday, May 31. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Festival
Turn down for what? Rapper and producerLil Jon is joining Timbaland as co-headliner at the Tacos and Tequila Festival on Saturday, May 17, at Panther Island Pavilion. Unfortunately, Busta Rhymes had to step down due to a family matter and will not be attending. Don’t miss this month’s other big events.
Biz
Studies show that businesses with a solid business plan are more likely to succeed. Luckily, the city is reintroducing its Business Plan Competition. The top 20 winners will participate in classes with Frost Bank and city partners + the first-place winner will win $10,000. Apply now through Sunday, June 15.
Theater
Stage West Theatre has announced its lineup for the 2025-2026 season. Its 47th season will be comprised of six premieres, including “Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Ghost Machine” and “Ride the Cyclone,” which will be co-produced with the TCU Theater. Check the schedule and grab tickets online. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Announced
TCU’s board is changing the name of the school’s music center to honor Megan and Victor Boschini. The Boschinis have dedicated 22 years of service to the university, but aren’t stopping there. Starting Sunday, June 1, Victor Boschini will assume the role of chancellor emeritus and chief enrollment officer.
History
The local nonprofit Historic Fort Worth has named nine spots on its 2025 Most Endangered Places list, including six Fort Worth ISD schools. If enough financial support can be raised or if the property owners designate the buildings as historical, then the locations could be saved from demolition. (Fort Worth Report)
Trending
Texas Monthly Magazine is set to release its list of the 50 best barbecue spots this month. WFAA journalist Sean Giggy shared Dayne Weaver’s journey with smoked meats. He’s the owner of Dayne Craft Barbecue in Aledo. (WFAA)
Fun Fact
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden recently observed that five bat species call the popular attraction home after dark. That’s three more than the number of species that the Nature Center & Wildlife Refuge and Tandy Hills Natural Area host. We prefer to visit the garden during the day.
Sports
This week, the Dallas Cowboys acquired wide receiver George Pickens in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Was it worth the risk? Get the opinions from the local experts of “America’s Team” with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Plan Ahead
We’re only two weeks away from one of the most prestigious contests in classical music, the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. This special competition returns to Fort Worth from May 21 through June 7. Pro tip: Tickets are selling fast, so secure your spot before it sells out.*
Job
We’re hiring. If you love digital media, hate boring jobs, and think Texas is the best place on Earth — we want you. 6AM City is growing fast, and we need a sales executive who can talk the talk and walk the walk. Let’s build something big, together. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and more. Apply now.
Stat
$8,000+. That’s how much you could spend if your dog breaks a bone in a car crash, fall, or collision — from wound treatment and x-rays to emergency surgery and aftercare. Luckily,this pet insurance plan could reimburse you up to 90% of that cost.*
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This month, we launched our 2025 Parents’ Gift Guide to showcase gifts that say I appreciate you to parents, grandparents, neighbors, mentors, and life-long friends.
While we’ve already filled all our slots ahead of Mother’s Day, we’ve opened up a few more for Father’s Day.
Whether your business offers a neat product, one-of-a-kind gift, or unique service that could be enjoyed by a father figure — we want to feature it. Secure your spot by Friday, May 23.
It’s easy to support small businesses across the globe when you shop unique + one-of-a-kind products on Etsy. One of our favorite things to browse is Etsy’s selection of custom artwork. These are five of our favorites:
Did anybody catch the Met Gala Monday night? Fort Worth’s own Leon Bridges looked dandy in a full pinstripe suit designed by Nicholas Daley. The theme of the gala was “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” Watch some behind-the-scenes footage before Bridges walked this year’s blue carpet.
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