So you’ve got a deadline at 3 p.m… and a big pile of laundry taunting you. We get it — working from home can be a mixed blessing. There are days when a change of scenery is a must if you’re going to get anythingdone.
Finding places to work outside in Fort Worth was at the top of our to-do list, so can we just say? Check. And we know it’s getting hot out there. So here are three places with some shade to get you started.
Casa Azul Coffee
Sip a shaken espresso or a churro latte on the large side patio while you work.
Birdie’s Social Club
A workplace that feels like vacation? Yes, please. Relax with a tropical cocktail at the Palm Springs-inspired patio + catch the big game on TV.
Burk Burnett Park
Step away from your office and enjoy fresh air in the heart of downtown, shaded by some of the city’s tallest skyscrapers.
What did we miss? If you know an outdoor spot that’s not on the list, let us know using this survey.
“Wicked” Sing-a-Long | 6-8 p.m. | Benbrook Public Library | Free | Tag your duet partner and get ready to sing songs from the “Popular” musical — are you more Elphaba or Glinda?
Friday, June 27
AB.LINO Pop-Up Event | Friday, June 27-Saturday, June 28 | 4-7 p.m. | The Worthington Renaissance Hotel | Cost of purchase | The Dallas-based luxury hat designer will bring an exclusive pop-up experience to the lobby — personalize your very own hat to make a stylish statement.
“The Billy Club Puppets” | Friday, June 27-Sunday, July 13 | 9-10:30 p.m. | Hip Pocket Theatre | $25 | A traveling troupe presents “The Tragicomedy of Don Cristobal and Miss Rosita” — which includes colorful characters, stage fighting, puppetry, and music with a sprinkling of Spanish.
Saturday, June 28
Image + Influence | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Laolu Studios | $55 | Content creators, get tickets to visit this creative playground to capture your next high-level content, plus select “The Signature Shot” add-on to receive free head shots.
Pilates & Prosecco | 12-2 p.m. | Koe Wetzel’s Riot Room | $23+ | Hop into a 45-minute pilates sculpt session, followed by a bubbles and local vendor market — just don’t forget your yoga mat.
Sunday, June 29
Meal with Strangers: Sunday Brunch | 11 a.m. | A restaurant in Fort Worth | $13+ | Register to find out which cozy brunch spot you’ll meet new people, share delicious food, and make unexpected connections.
Rose Couture Nail Bar Soft Opening | 11:30 a.m. | Rose Couture Nail Bar, Southlake | Cost of purchase | First 100 people in line get a complimentary classic pedicure coupon to be redeemed the following week.
This week, Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed the bill banning consumable THC products. Abbott and other lawmakers will meet on Monday, July 21 to discuss a regulatory approach — which might include controlling the hours in which products can be sold or limiting the ability to sell near churches and schools. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Read
Looking for new reading material? Check out a new book by local author Melanie Smith. “Mistletoe Heights: A Centennial Neighborhood, Fort Worth, Texas” dives deep into the 100-year history of the neighborhood, including resident testimonies and old photos. Buy online + revisit our guide to Fort Worth books. (Fort Worth Report)
Plan Ahead
Grapevine’s Hotel Vin and Harvest Hall announce a fun summer program. It’s about to be Christmas in July, y’all.Read up on the list of events starting Fourth of July weekend, including Sliders and Sagrantino, a Sip ‘n Shop fundraiser, and the third annual Disco Wine Trail.
Shop
A new luxury shop is coming to the Cultural District. Forty Five Ten will feature fashion, accessories, home design, and even a restaurant inside — Cafe Mirador. The retailer is set to open this September. (The Dallas Morning News)
Development
City Council approved $125 million in incentives for a mixed-use development along the West Fork of the Trinity River — to be called “Westside Village.” The proposed development is expected to bring 880,000 sqft of office space, 238,000 sqft of retail, a new hotel, and new apartments by 2035.
Sports
Tomorrow, June 27 kicks off the two-day 2025 NHL draft. Get the latest news, analysis, player grades, and insider information for the Dallas Stars with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
State
To celebrate 25 years of the conservation plate program, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is calling on Texans to vote for their favorite horned lizard license plate design. WFAA reporter Paul Livengood shared to X.
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Meet senior influencer Old Man Steve. Last week, Steve appeared on KDFW’s “The Ten” to talk about his rubber duck collection and rise to fame on platforms such as YouTube, Vine, and now TikTok. Today, Steve has 1.8 million+ followers — which makes him a pretty big deal.
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Geez — I didn’t know we were in the presence of TikTok royalty. Another reader — Shanna C. — was featured on WFAA where she credited her mom for her life’s success. Shanna, though retired now, worked for 32 years as a teacher in Fort Worth.
Dear Steve and Shanna, we’re so glad you’re here — as well as the thousands more subscribers of FTWtoday. Thank you for allowing us into your inboxes five days a week.
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