Need weekend plans? Consider a short trip with the family to Grand Prairie for Main Street Fest. Or don your dancing boots and scoot downtown for free line dance lessons in Fort Worth’s Burnett Park. Alternatively, snag a seat and support young writers at a youth poetry slam or explore Texas through the eyes of nearly 40 Latino and Latina artists. Finally, cross your fingers that you get called off of the waitlist for a coveted croissant-making class downtown.
Explore the state through “Soy de Tejas: A Statewide Survey of Latinx Art”
The exhibition features everything from paintings and fiber art to video works and an interactive claw-machine game situated on piles of sand. More than 90 works from nearly 40 artists are spread throughout multiple galleries at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center, managed by Arts Fort Worth.
What: “Soy de Tejas: A Statewide Survey of Latinx Art” is an exhibition of artwork from nearly 40 contemporary Texas artists.
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. The exhibition is on view through June 23.
Where: Fort Worth Community Arts Center
1300 Gendy St.
Admission: Free
Dust off your boots and learn to line dance at Burnett Park
If this weather makes you feel like dancing, you’re in luck. Burnett Plaza is sponsoring weekly, free line dance lessons from Tony New. Grab a partner and prepare to get down, turn around and do the “Boot Scootin’ Boogie.”
What: Line dance lessons
When: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays through June 13
Where: Burnett Park
501 W. 7th St.
Admission: Free
Spend your Saturday at a poetry slam
The Thank You Darlin’ Foundation is hosting its 16th annual Voice2Youth Poetry Slam. Students in grades 3-12 will take the stage to share original poetry with the suggested theme of magnification. Hear what the young poets think is already magnified and what they want to shine a light on, as they compete for cash prizes of $25 for individuals and $100 for teams.
What: Voice2Youth Poetry Slam
When: 1-3 p.m. April 27
Where: TCU Moudy Visual Arts and Communication Building
2805 S. University Drive, room 141
Admission: Free
Indulge in a croissant workshop
There are few better ways to consume butter than in this flaky pastry, so why not learn how to make it at home? This hands-on workshop promises plenty of samples and a recipe packet to re-create the magic from your own kitchen.
What: Croissant workshop
When: 2 p.m. April 28
Where: Indulge Cooking Studio and Tea Room
425 W. 3rd St.
Admission: The class is currently sold out, but there is a waitlist. Keep your fingers crossed that you might get lucky.
Have a grand time at Grand Prairie’s Main Street Fest
Get the family together for a trip to Grand Prairie. The 11th annual Main Street Fest promises fun for the whole family with carnival rides, live music, food vendors and a zone with hands-on activities for kiddos.
What: Main Street Fest
When: 5 p.m.-midnight April 26
10 a.m.-midnight April 27
Noon-8 p.m. April 28
Where: 200 W. Main St.
Grand Prairie
Admission: Free
Marcheta Fornoff covers arts and culture for the Fort Worth Report. Reach her at marcheta.fornoff@fortworthreport.org. At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board. Read more about our editorial independence policy here.
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