Big Tex at the State Fair of Texas | Photo by Kevin Brown/State Fair of Texas
Welcome to FTWtoday’s August Plan Ahead — a list of some of the biggest events that are taking place around Cowtown next month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, and text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to in August. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark the webpage and come back; we update our guide monthly.
DFW Startup Week | Sunday, Aug. 3-Thursday, Aug. 7 | Times + Locations vary | Startup Week is a five-day event full of free activities and opportunities to learn from experts and explore the world of entrepreneurship. Check the full schedule online.
“The Book of Mormon” | Friday, Aug. 8-Sunday, Aug. 10 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall | Entertainment Weeklysays it’s “the funniest musical of all time.”
Jonas Brothers | Sunday, Aug. 31 | 7:30 p.m. | Dos Equis Pavilion | In case you missed Joe Jonas’ pop-up performance in Mule Alley earlier this summer, don’t miss the Jo Bros’ stop on their “Greetings From Your Hometown” tour.
HAPPEE BIRTHDAE, HARRY! | 2-11 p.m. | Birdie’s Social Club | Cost of purchase | Check the schedule for different events each day — tonight, cast your best trivia spells (for a chance at winning $100) while you sip on magical cocktails like the Polyjuice Potion and Felix Felicis.
Sparked: Singles Mixer | 7-9 p.m. | Third Rail inside Harvest Hall, Grapevine | Free | Find romance this summer at this relaxed singles mixer — may we offer this fun conversation starter: “What’s your go-to karaoke song?”
Wednesday, July 30
The Peach Truck | 10-11:30 a.m. | Tanger Outlets | Cost of purchase | The outlet mall is an official stop on The Peach Truck tour this summer — order online and then pick up your fresh peaches in the northwest parking lot near Olive Garden.
Birds of North Texas | 6-7 p.m. | Bedford Public Library, Bedford | Free | Bird lovers — join Fort Worth Audubon Society Education Chair Jim Jones for a discussion on a variety of North Texas bird species and their habitats.
Thursday, July 31
Meals On Wheels Sunset Safari Social | 5 p.m. | The Usual | Cost of purchase | Join the nonprofit for a cocktail hour as they count down the days until the Safari Under the Stars event with the Fort Worth Zoo on Saturday, Sept. 13 — also, earn a chance to win two free tickets.
Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience | 9 p.m. | Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall | $17+ | If you missed the English rock band in the 1970s or are looking to relive the “Hammer of the Gods” phenomenon, then experience one of the most impressive tribute bands today — check out a teaser here.
If you’ve driven down Lamar Street and through the tunnel under I-30 you may have noticed two sets of longhorn-shaped fixtures. That’s “Flight,” an LED light installation by Dan Corson, and it’s once again lighting up at night. (Fort Worth Magazine)
Plan Ahead
Koe Wetzel will head to Tarleton State University in Stephenville on Saturday, Sept. 13 to help break in the school’s new 7,500-seat arena — the Educational Employees Credit Union. In 2011, Wetzel was a linebacker for the football team. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. (Fort Worth Magazine)
Wellness
The city will host a wellness fair this Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Head to the Amon Carter Riverside High School for free health screenings, activities, and to meet with community resource vendors.
Featured
A Colleyville favorite is getting the Guy Fieri treatment — again. Chef Point Restaurant & Bar will be featured on “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” on Friday, Aug. 15. It’s the second time the spot has landed on the show. Consider trying it out before the food joint blows up from the spotlight. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Outdoors
Be on the lookout for updated signage along the Trinity Trails. The Tarrant Regional Water District intends to upgrade safety features and guidelines for the 100-mile system, including new signage, sidewalk striping + speed limit signs. An exact timeline for the rollout was not announced. (Fort Worth Report)
The Word
Tácito. That’s the word a White Settlement ISD seventh grader spelled correctly to bag the first-place spot at the 2025 National Spanish Spelling Bee. The competition was held in Albuquerque, NM this month. The speller beat 34 contestants and took home $4,000. (The Dallas Morning News)
Health
Can you say revenge body? Nearly six months after his trade, Luka Dončić flexed his new physique for Men’s Health magazine. The former Dallas Maverick showed off the result of months of summer conditioning. Follow WFAA reporter Paul Livengood for the latest sports buzz. (WFAA)
Sports
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Games
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Over the weekend, Riscky’s Barbecue hosted its 19th annual rib-eating contest in the Stockyards. Congratulations to Richard Cofsky for his eighth first-place win of the competition. He took home the grand prize of $500 gift card to the restaurant — which is about 15.6 full racks of ribs.
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