Fort Worth Cultural District Alliance upcoming events

Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers (8 Mar 2026)

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT

March 8, 2026 - September 27, 2026

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Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers is the artist’s largest exhibition to date and his first major museum survey in more than a decade. Johnson, one of the most acclaimed artists of his generation, is internationally recognized for his multidisciplinary practice that spans painting, sculpture, film, and installation. His work is represented in the collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago; Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum; and Whitney Museum of American Art, New York.

Tracing Johnson’s trajectory from his early experiments in photography and video to his recent materially complex paintings and assemblages, A Poem for Deep Thinkers engages art history, philosophy, and Black popular culture as frameworks for exploring the human psyche. The exhibition reflects on themes of history, identity, masculinity, parenthood, and self-care, underscoring Johnson’s role as both an interpreter of art history and a shaper of contemporary culture.

This exhibition brings together nearly 90 works, including black-soap paintings, spray-painted text pieces, monumental sculptures, film, and video. Highlights include a site-specific installation, an outdoor sculpture, and two works activated through live performance.

Box City (17 Apr 2026)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Family Program: "Box City"
A Hands-On Celebration of Architecture Week

Friday, April 17 from 5–8 pm
Saturday, April 18 from 10 am–5 pm
Modern Grand Lobby and Education Studio
Free admission | All materials provided

Join AIA Fort Worth and the Modern for an engaging, family-friendly celebration of Architecture Week with Box City! This interactive workshop, led by members and educators from AIA Fort Worth along with architect Ashleigh Hood and artist Claire Kennedy, invites children and families to explore the principles of art, architecture, and urban design through creative play and sculptural building.

Participants will begin by learning with Ashleigh Hood about architectural concepts, city planning, principles of design, and the role of permits and building functions within a community. Guided by this foundation, and under Claire Kennedy’s creative direction, participants will then use predominantly recycled materials to design and construct their own sculptural, officially “permitted” buildings, contributing to a collaborative miniature sculptural city installed in Grand Lobby.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own boxes—such as shipping, shoe, or cereal boxes—to transform into buildings, though materials will also be provided. The layout of Box City, inspired by a special painting in the Modern’s permanent collection, will come to life on a large-scale, pre-painted canvas serving as the city grid and vibrant foundation for the collaborative creation. Additionally, a public park will be incorporated into the city layout, where guests will have the opportunity to design small sculptures, contributing to a public art installation within the cityscape.

Perfect for all ages, this hands-on program fosters creativity, teamwork, and deeper appreciation for the built environment. Drop in anytime and take part in building a sculptural city! The completed Box City will remain on display in the Modern’s lobby through the end of the day on Sunday, April 19.

For more on 2026 Architecture Week at the Modern, click here.

NCHA Summer Cutting Spectacular (10 Jul 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Join us in Fort Worth for one of the biggest cutting events of the year—the NCHA Summer Cutting Spectacular, the third leg of the NCHA Triple Crown. With over $2 million in payouts, this event draws the best competitors in the industry.

Legendary Stakes is proud to host an official Spotlight Event onsite. We’ll be offering free professional photography and video coverage to LS competitors, plus exclusive merch giveaways and chances to connect with our team.

Dude Perfect: Squad Games Tour 2026 (10 Jul 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

After a record-breaking 2025 tour, Dude Perfect is taking live entertainment to the next level with the Squad Games Tour with an all-new 360-degree arena layout – just like your favorite sports matches. This summer, Dude Perfect will hit 22 cities across the U.S. including a stop to Dickies Arena on Saturday, July 10th for an action-packed night of competition, trick shots, and family fun, complete with new larger-than-life challenges and surprise guests along the way.

By transforming the arena floor into a battle zone surrounded by fans on all sides, the Squad Games Tour delivers a fully immersive live experience that brings audiences closer to the action than ever before. Inspired by their fan-favorite Squad Games video series, this new format captures the energy of a live sporting event as the Dudes face off against some of their favorite athletes, creators, and Dude Perfect staff in the high-energy games and over-the-top challenges that bring the Dude Perfect universe to life.

Alongside this year’s expanded format, the interactive Fan Zone also returns on a larger scale, featuring more iconic and brand new trick shot challenges to give fans a chance to step in as the “sixth dude” before the show.

Artisan Circle Street Market (11 Jul 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT

ARTISAN CIRCLE STREET MARKET
SECOND SATURDAYS IN FORT WORTH

We’re thrilled to introduce something new this year, our Artisan Circle Street Market series, launching this April and running through October in Fort Worth.

This brand-new series brings together everything you love about local markets, all in one place. Join us on the second Saturdays of each month for a vibrant mix of 25+ local brands, great food and drinks from our onsite restaurants, live music, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Performing: I. M. Terrell ... DJ on site.

Daytime Markets ... 11 AM - 4 PM | Night Markets ... 6 PM - 10 PM

Come shop local, enjoy great food and drinks, and experience
the community atmosphere all season long.

Modern Kids Summer Flicks (14 Jul 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Share the art of the screen with your children this summer! Join us for Modern Kids Summer Flicks featuring the New York International Children’s Film Festival, a lively collection of short animation, live-action, and documentary films for young audiences. Experience joyful, thoughtful stories that are sure to spark meaningful conversations.

Spend an art-filled day at the museum by visiting the galleries before or after the films to experience a variety of paintings, sculptures, and photographs, including our special exhibition Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers. A short 30-minute family-friendly docent tour in the museum galleries is available after each screening; meet at the information desk.

Admission is free and open to the public. Screenings begin at 11 am. Films are shown in the Modern’s auditorium, and seating is limited to the first 250 guests. During Modern Kids Summer Flicks, gallery admission is free for film festival guests. All ages are welcome!

Make plans to enjoy some delightful eats at Café Modern before or after the films, and shop for art-inspired merchandise and snacks at the Modern Shop.

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Tuesday, July 14 at 11 am – Little Kid Flicks for ages 5+ (58 minutes)

Let your little ones discover the magic of the big screen with Little Kid Flicks. Whether searching for the perfect pancake or interviewing a crocodile, these shorts are sure to enchant and delight all audiences (but especially the young ones!)

In English or with English subtitles

Wednesday, July 15 at 11 am – Big Kid Flicksfor ages 8+ (61 minutes)

These Big Kid Flicks are full of challenges, big and small. Featuring obstacles like training for the Paralympics and selling ties across the countryside, this program is full of vibrancy and adventure.

In English or with English subtitles

35th Annual Yellow Rose Classic Car Show (18 Jul 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The 35th Annual Yellow Rose Classic Car Show is being held on July 18 and 19. Our move in day is July 17. The Yellow Rose Classic is an all-Ford show and we are sponsored by the Texas area Ford dealers. Lots of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury cars and trucks - from the Model T to the Ford Raptor and everything in between.

We celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Ford Bronco and all year models are welcome to participate. Also help us celebrate our nation's 250th birthday and the 100th anniversary of Route 66.

The show is in Fort Worth at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, just west of downtown Fort Worth. Admission is $20 and kids 12 and under are free.

Vehicles must pre-register and the entry fee is $50. Our online registration can be found here - www.yellowrosecarshow.com.

Space Day (25 Jul 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Lightsaber battles, planetarium adventures, and out-of-this-world activities for space fans of all ages! Celebrate Space Day at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History on Saturday, July 25 from 10AM-4PM.

Margaritaville Presents Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band (25 Jul 2026)

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, the legendary ensemble who backed the iconic Jimmy Buffett in front of audiences around the world for decades, will hit the road this summer on their Keep The Party Going Tour – Presented by Margaritaville celebrating the songs and community that defined a generation of fans.

Led by 10-time CMA winner, Mac McAnally, the 19-date run will bring Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band to venues across the country including a stop to Dickies Arena in Fort Worth on Saturday, July 25th. The tour continues the band’s tradition of delivering singalong-filled summer nights that Buffett made a yearly ritual for Parrotheads everywhere. The Coral Reefer Band will also honor another long-standing tradition of Jimmy’s by continuing to support the charity, Singing for Change, to fund grassroots, local non-traditional community organizations turning good vibes into good deeds. Fans can expect an evening filled with many of the iconic songs that defined Buffett’s career, as well as deep cuts and special insights and stories from the musicians who shared such a deep connection with Jimmy.

RENT: School Edition (30 Jul 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT

A cultural phenomenon that redefined musical theatre, Rent is a deeply moving musical about living without regrets. Set in New York City’s East Village, it follows a year in the lives of struggling artists as they navigate love, loss, and the search for identity. Battling hardship and uncertainty, they find strength in their art and each other. With its groundbreaking rock score, Rent is a raw and powerful tribute to community, resilience, and the urgency of living for today. This show is suitable for mature audiences only.

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Artisan Circle Street Market (8 Aug 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT

ARTISAN CIRCLE STREET MARKET
SECOND SATURDAYS IN FORT WORTH

We’re thrilled to introduce something new this year, our Artisan Circle Street Market series, launching this April and running through October in Fort Worth.

Performing: I. M. Terrell ... DJ on site.

Daytime Markets ... 11 AM - 4 PM | Night Markets ... 6 PM - 10 PM

Come shop local, enjoy great food and drinks, and experience
the community atmosphere all season long.

Ella Langley: The Dandelion Tour (15 Aug 2026)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Ella Langley has announced ‘The Dandelion Tour’, a new run of headline shows coming to arenas across the US this year. Kicking off May 7 in Toledo, OH, the 16-date run includes stops in St. Louis, Oklahoma City, Austin, and more before wrapping in Fort Worth on August 15. Joining Ella on tour as support across various dates is Kameron Marlowe, Dylan Marlowe, Kaitlin Butts, Gabriella Rose, and Laci Kaye Booth.

In celebration of the announcement, Ella is currently featured on the cover of Pollstar and shared her excitement about bringing her new music to the stage.

The tour news follows closely behind the reveal of Ella’s forthcoming album, Dandelion, which released on April 10. Executive produced by Ella alongside Miranda Lambert and Ben West, Dandelion stands as her most personal body of work to date. Rooted in growth, self-reflection, and lived-in storytelling, the album is designed to feel easy and effortless — balancing raw honesty with feel-good moments that invite listeners to both lean in and let go. It includes her latest single, the title track “Dandelion,” as well as her massive hit song “Choosin’ Texas,” which catapulted to #1 on the Billboard Streaming Songs chart this week and became just the fourth country song by a lead woman to top the chart in its 13-year history. The song also reached the #1 spot on both the U.S. Spotify Chart and the Apply Music U.S. Songs Chart on Friday and will officially impact Pop Radio this week.

Artisan Circle Street Market (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

ARTISAN CIRCLE STREET MARKET
SECOND SATURDAYS IN FORT WORTH

We’re thrilled to introduce something new this year, our Artisan Circle Street Market series, launching this April and running through October in Fort Worth.

Performing: I. M. Terrell ... DJ on site.

Daytime Markets ... 11 AM - 4 PM | Night Markets ... 6 PM - 10 PM

Come shop local, enjoy great food and drinks, and experience
the community atmosphere all season long.

Artisan Circle Street Market (10 Oct 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

ARTISAN CIRCLE STREET MARKET
SECOND SATURDAYS IN FORT WORTH

We’re thrilled to introduce something new this year, our Artisan Circle Street Market series, launching this April and running through October in Fort Worth.

Performing: I. M. Terrell ... DJ on site.

Daytime Markets ... 11 AM - 4 PM | Night Markets ... 6 PM - 10 PM

Come shop local, enjoy great food and drinks, and experience
the community atmosphere all season long.