6 things to do in Fort Worth, Arlington this weekend that keep you out of the heat
July is coming to a close but the heat wave is far from over.
The National Weather Service forecasts highs in the 90s to lower 100s this weekend after issuing heat advisories earlier in the week.
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North Texas has plenty of water parks and breweries for you to enjoy with friends and family, but there are also indoor shows and events to see if you’re looking to stay inside.
Here are some things to do in Fort Worth and Arlington this weekend, from comedy shows to musicals and films.
Black Comedy at Theatre Arlington
Where: Theatre Arlington, 305 W Main St., Arlington
When: Friday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m.
Cost: Adults $29, Seniors over 62 and students $27
Tickets: Online
Catch a black comedy show this weekend at Theatre Arlington. Black comedy, also known as gallows humor or dark humor, is a comedic style making light of a serious subject matter in a satirical way. Read about this weekend’s show and purchase tickets through the Theatre Arlington website.
Steel Magnolias at Casa Manana
Where: Casa Manana, 3101 W Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth
When: Friday-Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.
Cost: Start at $49
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Fans of the 1989 film Steel Magnolias have a chance to watch the story the way it was originally performed: on stage. Catch this live performance of Steel Magnolias during its last weekend at Casa Manana this weekend. Tickets can be accessed through the Casa Manana website.
Mean Girls at Bass Performance Hall
Where: Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth
When: Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sunday 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Price varies
Tickets: basshall.com
This live performance of Mean Girls will be familiar for those who have seen the 2004 film. Audiences are advised that the show will include depictions of teen partying, adult humor and some mature language. Tickets can be purchased through the Bass Performance Hall’s website. Prices vary depending on the date, time and seating position.
Godfrey at Arlington Improv
Where: Arlington Improv Comedy Club, 309 Curtis Mathes Way #147, Arlington
When: Friday 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m., Saturday 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Sunday 9 p.m.
Cost: General admission $20
Tickets: Online
The comedian Godfrey will perform this weekend in Arlington. Godfrey has appeared on BET and Comedy Central along with feature films that include Zoolander, Soul Plane and Original Gangstas.
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street, Fort Worth
When: Friday 3:45 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8:15 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Sunday 11:45 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.
Cost: $10, $8 for Modern members, $7 for Reel people members
Tickets: First floor museum information desk
Escape the heat with the documentary “Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song” as part of the Magnolia at the Modern film series. This 2021 documentary showcases singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen’s music journey and is rated PG-13. Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series that features critically acclaimed films.
Tickets can be purchased in the museum at the front information desk. Unassigned seating starts 20 minutes before the show.
The Language of Beauty in African Art
Where: Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth
When: Friday noon - 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday noon - 5 p.m.
Cost: KImbell members free, Adults $18, Seniors over 60 and students with ID $16, Ages 6-11 $14
Tickets: Online or in-person at Piano Pavilion
The Language of Beauty in African Art showcases over two hundred works of art of indigenous African communities. The collection includes masks, carved sculptures and figures. This special exhibition leaves the Kimbell after Sunday.
