Watch the ‘Godfather of Funk’ play Funkytown and help celebrate his 81st birthday

Funkytown will get even funkier when iconic musician and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer George Clinton comes to Fort Worth.

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic will play at Wild Acre Live on Friday, July 22 as part of his One Nation Under a Groove Tour.

The Godfather of Funk, who will be celebrating his 81st birthday on the night of this show, is renowned for his eccentric musical and fashion styles along with his improvised set lists. Clinton’s shows are more like a festival than just a typical concert.

Clinton’s shows also remain a family affair, with grandson Traf Lewis often backing him on guitar along with granddaughter and vocalist Tonysha Nelson.

Friday’s big show also includes The Motet with special guests Ft. Shira Elias plus Josh Schwartz and Chris Brouwers of The Horn Section, The Soul Rebels, Pimps of Joytime and Blue Eye Extinction.

General admission tickets are $56, with on-site parking available for $26. You can also pre-order a 3-beer wristband for $20. The show is scheduled to last from 6:30-11 p.m.

Food and drinks will be available, including cocktails and craft beer from Wild Acre Brewing Company. Wild Acre is located at 1734 E. El Paso St., about two miles southeast of Sundance Square.

To purchase tickets or for more information, go to wildacrelive.com/george-clinton.

Cool off with the family at Splash Day event

Looking for a fun way to cool off without spending water park prices?

Bring the whole crew to Family Splash Field Day, Saturday, July 23 from 2-8 p.m. at The White House, 2917 S. Cravens Road in Fort Worth.

A water slide will be on site along with water balloons and games. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own water guns.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for kids and free for those 5 and younger.

Go to eventbrite.com and search for “Family Splash Field Day” to buy tickets.

Vendors are also needed for this special event for a $50 fee. If interested, contact Ty’Kea at 682-498-7129.

FWPD program seeking out young Explorers

Is your teenager interested in a career in law enforcement, or would like to develop into a positive role model for the community?

Consider the Fort Worth Police Department’s Explorer Program.

The FWPD Explorers, open to ages 14-21, is designed to help young people develop into mature and responsible adults. The program focuses on character development, physical training and career education.

Explorers train and weekly post meetings and learn about law enforcement techniques, such as firearms safety, crime scene investigations, traffic enforcement and other aspects of the profession.

Explorers must be enrolled in school and have completed the eighth grade with at least an C average (70).

Summer enrollment is underway and continues through Aug. 31.

To fill out an interest form and learn more about the program, go to fortworthtexas.gov/news/2022/6/pd-explorer-signup.