August 6, 2011
SATURDAYHeadliners
| 11:00 am | Barnes & Noble South Arlington Story Time. Children of all ages can come to Barnes & Noble to hear their favorite stories read to them. Children must be accompanied by an… Barnes & Noble South Arlington. (Kids - Children's Activities). 817-472-7559 |
Festivals
| 5:00 pm | Magnolia at the Modern. The Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films. Ticket sales begin two hours prior to show… Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. (Festival - Film Festival). 817-738-9215 |
The Arts
| 9:00 am- 8:00 pm | Genghis Khan: The Exhibition. The story of Genghis Khan the conqueror, the myth and the man is told through a stunning and highly interactive exhibition with… Irving Arts Center. (Arts - Artifact Exhibit). 972-252-7558 |
| 11:00 am- 5:00 pm | Sightings: Martin Creed. The Nasher Sculpture Center has invited Turner Prize-winning artist, Martin Creed, to create a site-specific installation in its… Nasher Sculpture Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-242-5100 |
| 11:00 am- 5:00 pm | Statuesque. Statuesque features 10 large sculptures by a dynamic group of six international artists displayed throughout the Nasher Sculptur… Nasher Sculpture Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-242-5100 |
| 11:00 am- 4:00 pm | MoP SHoP. Come and see Mother of Pearl's most recent Spring/Summer 2011 collection at the MoP ShoP. Each season British fashion house, Mo… The Goss-Michael Foundation. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-696-0555 |
| 2:00 pm | Guided Tours. Explore the museum with a docent who will take you to see highlights from the permanent collection. The tour begins at the Infor… Amon Carter Museum. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 817-738-1933 |
| 8:00 pm | 1964...The Tribute. 1964...The Tribute, featuring The Debbie Brooks Orchestra, recreates an early 1960's live Beatles concert complete with period i… Bass Performance Hall. (Arts - Concerts). 817-212-4280 |
| Michael Godard. 'Rockstar of the Art World' exhibit at both Wisby-Smith Fine Art. Receptions with Godard at Wisby-Smith on August 19th (6-9pm),… Wisby-Smith Fine Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-397-0808 |
Sports
| 8:00 pm | Stockyards Championship Rodeo.  Traditional rodeo events including bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, tie down roping, team roping, breakaway ro… Cowtown Coliseum. (Sports - Rodeo). 817-625-1025 |
For Children
| 10:00 am- 2:00 pm | Target First Saturdays. The popular family event aids children in exploring Big Ideas through art projects, performances, and other on-site activities t… Nasher Sculpture Center. (Kids - Children's Activities). 214-242-5100 |
| 10:00 am- 4:00 pm | KidFish - Free Fishing Event for Kids. There will be free drinks and hot dogs and the stock tank will be kept under the Friendly Chevrolet pavilion and out of the dire… Friendly Chevrolet. (Kids - Children's Activities). 214-920-1900 |
| 11:00 am | Barnes & Noble South Arlington Story Time. Children of all ages can come to Barnes & Noble to hear their favorite stories read to them. Children must be accompanied by an… Barnes & Noble South Arlington. (Kids - Children's Activities). 817-472-7559 |
| 2:00 pm | Saturday Storytime. A new story and related activities will entertain children each week. Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 817-737-0444 |
Community
| 10:00 am- 12:00 pm | Butterflies and Bugs! Annual Family Festival. Our butterfly festival was so popular, we're celebrating all insects in this second annual event. Enjoy crafts, bug displays, mu… Texas Discovery Gardens. (Educational - Science & Nature). 214-428-7476 |
| 11:00 am- 12:00 pm | Butterfly House Discovery Tour. Go on a guided tour of the Butterfly House and get a behind the scenes look at the winged wonders. Texas Discovery Gardens. (Educational - Science & Nature). 214-428-7476 |
| 4:30 pm | Monthly Stargate/Sci-fi TV Group. A monthly discussion about all things Sci-fi on television. Borders. (Community - Club). 817-737-0444 |
| Old Red Museum Building Tour. Join Old Red educators for an engaging tour of the Old Red Courthouse. Explore the third and fourth floors of the building and… Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture. (Educational - Walking Tour). 214-745-1100 | |
| Fort Worth Champions. Fort Worth athletes have run, fought, swam, ridden, driven and shot their way to victory, leaving their mark while at the top o… Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. (Educational - Self-Guided Tour). 817-255-9300 | |
| 7th Annual Clothing Drive benefitting Family Gateway. Come support Family Gateway by donating gently used clothing to Q Custom Clothier's seventh annual clothing drive. Q Custom Clot… Q Custom Clothier. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 214-780-9888 |
Miscellaneous
| 7:00 am- 10:00 pm | Fly A Sim. Everyone gets the exciting opportunity to fly a real jet simulator! Flights offer full motion, sound and visuals. Gift Certific… Flight Safety Learning Center. (Miscellaneous). 972-242-5999 |
Dining Specials
| 11:00 am- 7:00 pm | Happy Hour. $4.00 Margaritas Patio Dinning. RJ Mexican Cuisine. (Dining - Happy Hour). 214-744-1420 |
| 7:00 pm- 9:30 pm | Lone Star Murder Mysteries. "Waylaid at the Livery" An exciting, interactive, comedy murder mystery dinner show! Tickets include dinner, gratuity, & the s… Texas Star Dinner Theater. (Dining - Dinner Show). 817-310-5588 |
| 8:00 pm | Medieval Experience. A beautiful fish-filled moat beneath the drawbridge will lead you to the auditorium where you will dine and view a jousting matc… Medieval Times. (Dining - Dinner Show). 214-761-1800 |
Nightlife
| 9:00 pm- 2:00 am | Live Music. Live music and a new band showcase each Wednesday night. Ridglea Theater. (Nightlife - Live Music). 817-738-9500 |
| Cowboys Red River Live Music night. Live music every night with James Hinds and 'Runnin Behind. Cowboys Red River. (Nightlife - Live Music). 214-352-1796 |
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