What to do in Fort Worth is a list of events, performances, exhibits and conventions that are of interest to residents and visitors of Fort Worth. Please check the website to confirm dates and times.
All Month -- any day in the month
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
817-738-9215
William Kentridge: Five Themes- July 12 - September 27, 2009
http://www.themodern.org
Thursday Night Live @ Central Market
Fort Worth location - Hulen and I30
Central Market - 817 9894700
http://issuu.com/danac/docs/tnl2?mode=e
Fort Worth CowCamp
thru 09/27/2009
Fort Worth Stockyards
817-336-4373
http://www.fortworthgov.org
Throughout the month but on specific days
Amon Carter Museum
817-738-1933
High Modernism: Alfred Stieglitz and His Legacy
June 27 - January 3, 2010:
Masterworks of American Photography: Moments in Time
August 1 - November 29, 2009:
Circle of Friends: Portraits of Artists
September 19, 2009 - January 10, 2010
Views and Visions: Prints of the American West, 1820 - 1970
http://www.cartermuseum.org
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Exhibition Schedule 2009
07/12/2009 thru 01/03/2010
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
817-840-2167
July 12 - September 27, 2009:
William Kentridge: Five Themes
October 18 - January 3, 2010:
Susan Rothenberg: Moving In Place
http://www.themodern.org
Kimbell Art Museum presents "Butchers, Dragons, Gods, and Skeletons"
07/19/2009 thru 10/25/2009
Kimbell Art Museum
817-332-8451
The Kimbell Art Museum commissioned the distinguished filmmaker Philip Haas to create a series of film installations that interpret and elaborate upon paintings and objects in the Museum's permanent collection.
http://www.kimbellart.org
Fort Worth Museum Science and History
08/08/2009 thru 11/01/2009
Fort Worth Museum Science and History
817-255-9412
The Alps is the true-life story of John Harlin III, who has every reason not to climb the feared and deadly Eiger North Face - yet climb it he must.
http://www.fwmsh.org
Stage West presents " The Skin of Our Teeth
09/03/2009 thru 10/04/2009
821 W Vickery Blvd
817 784-9378
The other great classic from the author of Our Town, it's a timeless comic statement about human frailties and endurance.
http://www.stagewest.org
Hip Pocket Theatre
06/05/2009 thru 10/24/2009
Hip Pocket Theatre
817-246-9775
September 4 - 6: "Cowtown Puppetry Festival"
September 10 - 20: "White Elephant"
October 2 - 24: "A Princess of Mars"
http://www.hippocket.org
Limited to Specific Days in September.
09/1/09 -- 09/6/09
Casa Manana presents "Grease"
09/01/2009 thru 09/06/2009
Bass Performance Hall
817-332-2272
It's the one that you want...and it's back! Take a trip to a simpler time of poodle skirts, drive-ins and T-birds. "Bad boy" Danny and "girl next door" Sandy fall in love all over again to the tune of your favorite songs.
http://www.casamanana.org
Combative Sports Expo
09/05/2009 thru 09/06/2009
Amon Carter Exhibit Hall
Mike Rogers 817-829-3990 mike@combativesportsexpo.com
The Combative Sports Expo is a unique, high-energy, interactive event for people who love martial arts, boxing, grappling and the ultimate contact sport of MMA - the fastest growing sport in the world. Combative Sports Expo is the first ever consumer show for mixed martial arts in the state of Texas.
http://www.combativesportsexpo.com
09/10/09 -- 09/13/09
Bass Hall presents "The 5 Browns"
09/10/2009
Bass Hall 525 Commerce
817 212-2400
This quintet is made up of five siblings-Desirae, Deondra, Gregory, Melody and Ryan.
http://http://www.basshall.com
Zestfest
Will Rogers Memorial Center 3401 W Lancaster
817 392-7469
The ultimate party for bold and favorful food enthusiasts. Cooking demos by celebrity chefs, live music, interactive contests and thousands of bold food samples
http://http://www.willrogersmemorialcenter.com
Art in the Garden Botanic Garden
09/11/2009 thru 09/13/2009
Botanic Garden University St Fort Worth
817 871-7686
View art from local artists on display in the Garden Center hallway.
http:// www.fwbg.org
Jazz By The Boulevard
09/11/2009 thru 09/13/2009
By Camp Bowie Blvd, nestled in the beautiful tree-lined parks of the Will Rogers Memorial Center
817-737-0100
Jazz music, cooking pavilion, professional arts and crafts, cultural/heritage exhibits, petting zoo and taste Camp Bowie menu items from the districts top restaurants.
http://www.fortworthjazz.com
Bass Hall presents "Allen Toussaint with Marcia Ball"
09/11/2009
Bass Hall 525 Commerce
817 212 4200
Downtown Fort Worth will sound a lot like Mardi Gras in New Orleans when Allen Toussaint brings funk, R&B and soul anthems.
http://http://www.basshall.com
09/11/2009 thru 09/26/2009
Preservation is the Art of the City
Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy, Fort Worth 76107
Historic Fort Worth, Inc.; 817-336-2344 or visit www.historicfortworth.org for more information and additional events during the Art Show and Sale.
Preservation is the Art of the City is a Free Public Art Show and Ongoing Sale.It promotes and supports local studio artists and historic preservation in Fort Worth. The show is open Mon.-Fri. 9:00-5:00; Sat. 10:00-5:00 and Closed on Sundays.The Show is open Gallery Night, September 12 until 9:00 p.m.
www.historicfortworth.org
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents "Midori"
09/18/2009 thru 09/20/2009
Bass Performance Hall
817-665-6000
Known the world over for her spellbinding performances, Midori showcases her impassioned playing and brilliant lyricism with Sibelius' sole concerto.
http://www.fwsymphony.org
Sundance Square presents "Cowtown Cruisin' for a Cure"
09/19/2009
Downtown Fort Worth Sundance Square
817-255-5700
http://www.sundancesquare.com
Amphibian Productions presents "Three Days of Rain"
09/10/2009 thru 09/20/2009
Sanders Theatre Community Arts Center
The play centers of Walker, his sister Nan and their childhood friend Pip, who all meet in an unoccupied loft in lower Manhattan in 1995.
http://www.amphibianproductions.org
09/22/2009 thru 09/30/2009
Presented by Cliburn Concerts "2009 Cliburn Gold Medalist"
09/22/2009
Bass Perforance Hall 525 Commerce
817 212-4200
Winner of the June 7, 2009 13th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition will be presented
the Nancy Lee and Perry R Bass Gold Medal and will perform.
http://http://www.basshall.com
Sundance Square presents "Habitat for Humanity's 20th Anniversary Event"
09/22/2009 thru 09/29/2009
Flying Saucer Parking Lot
817-255-5700
http://www.sundancesquare.com
Circle Theatre presents "Picasso at the Lapin Agile"
09/24/2009 thru 10/24/2009
Circle Theatre 230 W 4th St
817 877-3040
A play written by famed comedic actor Steve Martin. Picasso at the Lapin Agile explores what would happen if Albert Einstein and Palbo Picasso met.
http://www.circletheatre.com
AMHA- World Championship Show
09/25/2009 thru 10/04/2009
Will Rogers Memorial Center
817.392.7469
American Miniature Horse Association
http://www.amha.org
Trade Days USA
09/26/2009 thru 09/27/2009
Texas Motor Speedway
For more information visit www.tradedaysusa.com.
Trade Days USA is a combination arts festival, arts and crafts show, flea market and more, all rolled up into one. Vendors will be selling everything imaginable in the campgrounds outside of Turn 3 across from the speedway's Dirt Track. Admission is free, parking is $5.
www.tradedaysusa.com
Speedway Children's Charities Laps for Charity II
09/26/2009
Texas Motor Speedway
For more information, visit texas.speedwaycharities.org/events
You're the driver when Texas Motor Speedway opens the Speedway to the public for the first time this year. Experience the thrill of driving your car around the 1.5-mile super speedway all to benefit Speedway Children's Charities.
texas.speedwaycharitie...
Angel's Kiss Gala
09/26/2009
The Speedway Club at the Texas Motor Speedway (3545 Lone Star Circle in Fort Worth).
Contact the Bolingers at 940-595-1800
The 6th Annual Angel?s Kiss Gala to benefit the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation will be held on Saturday, September 26th, 2009 at The Speedway Club at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. The event, which will take place from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., will include cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions, Texas Hold?em Poker, and dancing to the High Definition band. The cost is $40 per person.
http://www.vbftexas.com
Fort Worth Symphony presents: " Randy Travis"
09/26/2009
Bass Perforance Hall 525 Commerce
817 212-4200
Randy Travis will perform with the Fort Worth Symphony.
http://http://www.basshall.com
Christmas in Cowtown Gift Market
09/30/2009 thru 10/03/2009
Will Rogers Memorial Center
817.392.7469
The Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc.
http://www.juniorleaguefw.org
Ball Hall presents "Jeff Foxworthy"
09/27/2009
525 Commerce Fort Worth
817 212-4200
Foxworthy returns to his first love, stand-up comedy. Two shows 2:00pm and 7:00pm.
http://www.basshall.com
Thanks to the following sources:
Fort Worth Convention Center Visitor’s Bureau.
