March 2–September 7
Gay for Good, a nonprofit that mobilizes LGBTQ+ people and their allies to promote diversity and inclusion in the broader community, is hosting an event at Tarrant Area Food Bank (200 Cullen St, Fort Worth, 817-857-7100). From 9am to noon, volunteers will assist with quality control, food safety, and packing food. To participate, you must be 14+ (19 and under must be accompanied by an adult) and wear comfortable work clothes and close-toed shoes. Register now at GayforGood.org/volunteer.
Dallasite James Heath — a.k.a. the Reverend Horton Heat, a.k.a. the godfather of modern rockabilly and psychobilly — is
bringing his trio to Fort Worth for a rare appearance on our side of town. At Tulips FTW (112 St. Louis Av, Fort Worth, 817-367-9798), Parts Unknown will open at 7pm. Tickets start at $32.88 at TulipsFTW.com.
Celebrate National Aviation Day at — where else? — the Fort Worth Aviation Museum (3300 Ross Av, Fort Worth, 855-733-8627). From 10am to 2pm, enjoy open cockpits, WWII Jeep rides, flight simulators, games, crafts, and more. Kona Ice
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium (111 E 3rd St, Fort Worth, 817-336-7470). Starting at 6pm, this Sundance Square taproom is hosting live music by Crossfire Serenade, plus doing giveaways, raffles, and special beer releases from False Idol, Martin House, Rahr & Sons, and Turning Point breweries.
Turning Point Beer (@ TurningPointBeer) will serve its True Texan variety as part of the Back to School event at Social House (840 Currie St, Fort Worth, 817-820-110). This street festival from 11am to 5pm is a school-supplies drive benefiting the schools in Kerr County affected by the July floods. Steve Helms will perform 3pm5pm. Other vendors include Funnel of Love (@FunnelofLoveDFW), Salmark BBQ (@ SalmarkBBQ), Teatro Cafe (@TeatroCafe_), and Texas Best Ice (@Texas_Best_Ice). For more details, visit SocialHouseFortWorth.com in the coming days. ( You can also help Turning Point make a difference with their True Texan Light Lager promotion by donating on Venmo to @gwd-qfac.)
Tarrant Area Food Bank is having quite an August. Along with some volunteer help from Gay for Good, the nonprofit is the beneficiary of the Seventh Annual Fort Worth Burger Week. From Mon to Sun next week, participating eateries will offer $7 specialty burgers to raise funds for the TAFB. Visit WhatsUpFortWorth.com/FW-Burger-Week.
and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee trucks will be on-site with snacks and drinks for purchase, plus there will be complimentary cake for Orville Wright’s birthday. There is no cost to attend.
I asked myself, “What is 817 Day?,” then whispered, “Duh.” Combine the “8” for August and the “1-7” from the 17th, and you have our most notable area code. 817 Day has become a community-driven celebration of the city of Fort Worth, its culture, and identity. One business embracing this is
At 8pm, Big Laugh Comedy Club (604 Main St, Ste 100, Fort Worth, 817-80-7998) presents Comedians Against Humanity, a “comedy show for horrible people.” Cover is $10. This event is in the Funky Room (downstairs), but there’s also an upstairs stage called the Panther Room, plus Big Laugh hosts some shows at Ridglea Theater. For the full scoop, check out FortWorth.BLComedy.com.
By Jennifer Bovee
Promotional Feature
With back-to-school season here, it’s time to contemplate extracurricular activities like dance lessons. You and your kids are invited to come discover, experience, and express yourselves at Arts Fifth Avenue (1628 5th Av, Fort Worth, 817-923-9500), an eclectic neighborhood visual and performing arts center where you’ll find that “the arts are alive!”
A5A is proud to offer a wide range and variety of classes, workshops, and private lessons to students of all ages. The primary focus of our dance education is the celebrated American art form of Tap Dance, but they are also proud to offer classes and workshops in Art, Intro to Dance, Instrumental Music, Swing Dance, Voice, and Yoga, with options for Homeschoolers as well. Fall classes in the performing and visual arts for ages 4 to adult begin the week of Monday, September 8th.
Classes run September 8 through December 20, 2025, with the exception of Thanksgiving Break . The annual $20 registration fee is $20 per student and is non-refundable. (Note: All classes must have a minimum of five students to run.) For details about the various courses, go to ArtsFifthAvenue.org/ Classes.html and click the name of the class you’re interested in.
If you’ve ever wanted to try tap dancing, here’s your chance! You’re invited to join us for a complimentary Beginner Tap Class available on four dates this fall. From 1pm to 2pm on Saturday, September 6, October 4, November 1, or December 6, people ages 8 to adult can enjoy a FREE lesson. No tap shoes, no problem! We have shoes to loan for the class. To attend, reserve a space at ArtsFifthAvenue.org or call 817-923-9500.
