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The inaugural Amplify 817 event at Will Rogers Memorial Center was one of my final projects as a fellow for the Fort Worth Report in August 2022. Four local musicians were featured in a free event at the Fort Worth Public Library, which promised to increase the amount of local talent each year, and it has.
This weekend marks the fourth performance of the musical showcase, which will take place at a new location with a new lineup of performers. Read on for additional details about the jam session.
Additionally, the gallery space of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is ablaze with a brand-new show. I’ll be filming some social media stuff this evening at the press preview for the concert. Early next week, keep an eye out for that video on our Instagram page.
Listen to the up-and-coming musicians in Fort Worth.
Asa Ace, Tipps and Obermiller, Grady Spencer, Cherry Mantis, Kendi Jean, and 88 Killa are on this year’s list. Panther City-produced music can be found on the ad-free streaming service Amplify 817, which offers each artist.
What: Highlight the 817 Showcase
When: August 16, 6–10 p.m.
Where: Birdie’s Social House, Fort Worth, 2735 W. 5th St.
Free admission
Take to the skies at this celebration of aviation.
Open cockpits, WWII Jeep rides, flight simulators, games, and cake are all part of the museum’s annual celebration of aviation pioneer Orville Wright’s birthday.
What: 2025 Celebration of National Aviation Day
When: August 16, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Where: Fort Worth Aviation Museum, Fort Worth, 330 Ross Avenue
Free admission
Experience the fire of Oak Cliff artists’ creations at the recently opened Fort Worth exhibition.
In 28 pieces of art that are more than ten feet tall, the artist investigates the element of fire. On shaped wood, the body of piece is painted. Christopher Blay, an artist from Fort Worth, is curating the show.
What: This Time, the Fire in David-Jeremiah
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. August 16–17
Where: 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Admission: 0–16
At the concert of a K-pop group, Live in Your Fantasy
ATEEZ, a South Korean pop music phenomenon, will return to Arlington to play their greatest hits, such as Ice On My Teeth and Lemon Drop.
What: North American ATEEZ 2025 World Tour
When: August 16, 7 p.m.
Where: Arlington’s Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Drive
Entrance: $44.95-236.85
For a month-long literacy crawl, visit independent bookshops throughout Tarrant.
Bookworms can visit as many bookstores as they can to get stamps on their passport, which can be picked up at any participating location. A raffle will be held for completed passports presented to Talking Animals Books. A comprehensive list of participating stores can be found here.
What: Indie Bookstore Crawl in North Texas
When: Until August 31
Where: Monkey & Dog Books, 3608 W. 7th St.; Recluse Books, 465 S. Main St.; Talking Animals Books, 103 W. Worth St.; A House With Books, 3123 Bear Creek Parkway; The Dock Bookshop, 6637 Meadowbrook Drive; Leaves Bakery & Books, 1251 W. Magnolia Ave.
Free admission
I appreciate you reading! Do you have an event that’s worth the weekend? Put it on the calendar for our community.
The Fort Worth Report’s arts and culture reporter is David Moreno. Reach him at @davidmreports or [email protected].
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