The PBR World Finals are busting through the gates this weekend. The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) annual championship has called Las Vegas home since the sport was founded in 1992 — now the iconic showdown is hitchin’ up in Cowtown permanently.
The first three rounds will kick off Fri., May 13-Sun., May 15 + the final five rounds will be held Thurs., May 19-Sun., May 22.
Hold onto your hat because it’s going to be a wild ride. | Photo by Andy Watson/Bull Stock Media
This ain’t our first rodeo. We’ve rounded up some events so you can take the next two weeks by the horns.
To see the dates and times of all rodeo events, check out the full schedule.
There’s a lot more to see than livestock. | Photo by Andy Watson/Bull Stock Media
Country concerts 🎵
Kickback at the Pendleton Whisky Concert Series with the likes of Chancey Williams, Danielle Bradberry + more. You can also enjoy the free PBR Finals Street Partyseries in Mule Alley, featuring special performances by Andy Velo, Jake Worthington + Ashley Cooke.
Parking pro tips 🚘
Let us steer you in the right direction. Save time getting to events by using the FW PARK app to reserve a parking spot in advance at Dickies Arena. Pro tip: Dickies Arena also offers an exclusive park for RV and PBR fans alike. Make a reservation.
Use the buttons below to help your friends saddle up for the big event.
Parachute Play | Wed., May 11 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. | Fort Worth Public Library — Golden Triangle, 4264 Golden Triangle Blvd. | Free | For children ages 3-5 years old + their parents.
Nature Journaling | Wed., May 11 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. | $5+ | Discover tips + tricks on how to connect with nature and journal your experience. ✍️
Intro to Programming | Wed., May 11 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library — Southwest Regional, 4001 Library Ln. | Free | Join the monthly course to learn about the Python coding language + become a pro at computer programming. 💻
Thursday
Rich O’Toole | Thurs., May 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Downtown Cowtown at the Isis | $18 | The Texas native is bringing his country music talents to the center of Cowtown. 🎤
Phantomelo | Thurs., May 12 | 7 p.m. | Tulips FTW, 112 St. Louis Ave. | Free | Enjoy a lineup of live music performances from Texas natives.
9th Annual Senior Synergy Expo | Thurs., May 12 | 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Will Rogers — Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Hall, 3400 Burnett-Tandy Dr. | Free | Learn all about the services available to empower seniors, family members + caregivers throughout Tarrant County.
Experience Sand Casting | Thurs., May 12 | Times vary | SiNaCa Studios, 1013 W. Magnolia Ave. | $60 | Sign up for a workshop + create your own sand cast artwork.
Friday
Aaron Lewis & The Stateliners | Fri., May 13 | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $36+ | The country music band is bringing its Frayed at Both Ends tour to town. 🎶
Brady Seals | Fri., May 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Downtown Cowtown at the Isis | $34+ | Kickback with cocktails and live country music from the Seals & Crofts 2. 🍹
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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A new $1 million Amazondistribution warehouse is coming to south Fort Worth. Amazon has filed a permit for a new facility with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Construction is expected to start at 10001 S. Freeway at the beginning of July and run through September. 🏗️ (Community Impact)
Learn
Dr. Teresa Wagner, an assistant professor at the UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth, received a $272,000 grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to educate community health workers. The funding will provide free certification classes in English and Spanish to people working in rural or underserved areas. 🏥 (Fort Worth Inc.)
Announced
The City of Fort Worth has named Reyne Telles the first Chief Communications Officer. He will take up the position on Mon., June 6 + oversee the city’s Communications and Public Engagement Department, Governmental Relations and Educational Strategies Divisions, and the City Manager’s administrative staff.
Biz
Fort Worth-based TimelyMD is making a name for itself. The telehealth company has been included on Inc.’s fastest-growing + best workplace lists and was just named the best mobile health solution in the MedTech Breakthrough Awards. 🩺 (The Dallas Morning News)
Closing
Micheals, the popular arts and crafts retailer, is shutting down the e-commerce part of its Fort Worth facility on 860 Westport Pkwy. The closure will result in 202 permanent job lay-offs that will begin on Fri., June 24. E-commerce operations will be returned to local stores rather than centralized in Fort Worth. (The Dallas Morning News)
Concert
Whiskey Meyers is coming to Dickies Arena on Sat., October 15. The genre-bending band has added Cowtown to their Tornillo Tour and will be performing their country-meets-rock-meets-blues beats alongside the Read Southall Band and the Weathered Souls. Tickets are available here. 🎸
Sports
It’s heating up for the Dallas Stars in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Stars fell to the Calgary Flames in Game 4 on Monday night, tying the series 2-2. Game 5 will be played in Calgary tonight at 8:30 p.m. Watch the action on Bally Sports Southwest + don’t miss the chance to snatch up one of these limited Stars playoff tees + wear it while you cheer them on. 🏒 (NBC DFW)
Cause
Wings of Hope Equitherapy is making a big difference in the Fort Worth area. The equine-assisted therapy helps people with disabilities, trauma, mental health conditions, and terminal illnesses. Becky Rasbeary, the center’s director of development, says they are “seeing miracles happen every day.” 🐎 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Outdoors
The sun is shining and the grass is growing — here’s your friendly reminder that property owners are responsible for mowing the rights-of-way next to their homes and roads. If grass and weeds reach 12 inches tall, owners could be fined by the city. Plus, keeping grass trimmed reduces mosquito infestations. 🌾
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But this time, they’ll last through the summer heat. “Wildflower,” a new art installation at the East Regional Public Library(6301 Bridge St.) is almost complete.
The painted steel sculpture was designed by Austin-based design firm Fyoog to bring the bright colors of Texas wildflowers to Fort Worthians all year long. Stay tuned for information about the grand opening and dedication. 🌻
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