KEY Magazine Fort Worth

MAY 2008

Ongoing The Ft. Worth Zoo, home to over 5,000 native and exotic animals and a world-famous reptile collection, is rated one of America’s top zoos by Family Life magazine, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today and Southern Living Reader’s Choice Awards. Texas Wild! is an 8-acre area that allows guests to encounter more than 300 creatures and visit 6 regions of the Lone Star State in just hours. The Zagat Survey U.S. Family Travel Guide has rated the zoo the #1 attraction in the DFW area and #19 among the “50 Overall Top-Rated Attractions in the United States.” Hrs. are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends. The Zoo is open Thanksgiving & Christmas from noon to 4 p.m. & New Year’s Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gen. Ad. $10.50, children 3-12, $8. Ticket price includes entry into Texas Wild!. Parking $5. Half-price tickets on Wednesdays. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817-871-7050, www.fortworthzoo.org.

Ongoing Ft. Worth Botanic Garden-Wander among trees, flowers and along waterways of the 109-acre park. An exhibition greenhouse and gift shop are two detours in the journey. The main gardens are free & open daily from dawn until dusk. A small fee is required for the 7.5 acre Japanese garden, which is open daily 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and offers tours that take about an hour. A small fee is also required for the conservatory-open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sun. 1-6 p.m. The Gardens Restaurant and the Treasure Tree Gift Shop are on site. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7689, www.fwbg.com.

Ongoing Fort Worth Stockyards Historical District-The Texas Longhorn Cattle Drive occurs twice daily, weather permitting, but they don’t mosey along on major holidays. Herders dressed in 19th-century cowboy gear drive 15 to 17 head of cattle down Exchange Ave. Best viewing areas for the 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. drives are the front lawn of the Livestock Exchange Bldg. or across the street near the Stockyards Visitor’s Center. Watching the herd is free. Along E. Exchange Ave., 817-336-4373.

Ongoing Grapevine Vintage Railroad Excursions take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, pulled by the 109 year-old steam engine. Thursdays are Vintage Diesel Days. Trips from Grapevine to the Fort Worth Stockyards are scheduled Thursdays through Sundays, departing Grapevine at 1 p.m. and arriving in the Stockyards about 2:30 p.m. The return run boards at 4:45 p.m. to arrive back in Grapevine around 6 p.m. Robbers have been known to board the train as it makes its way from Grapevine to Fort Worth. The hour-long Trinity River Run-leaving from the Stockyards-is 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Christmas Day. Tickets for the Grapevine to Fort Worth Run are Gen. Ad. $20, seniors 55+, $18, and children $10. Tickets for the Trinity River run are Gen. Ad. $10, seniors $9, and children $6. One-way tickets are available. Plan to be at the depot 1 hour before departure time. Depots are located in Grapevine at 707 S. Main St. & the Fort Worth Stockyards Station at 140 E. Exchange Ave., 817-410-3123, www.gvrr.com.

Ongoing The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame houses over 2,000 artifacts and information about more than 400 remarkable women. The $21 million, 33,000 square foot museum honors women who have distinguished themselves while exemplifying the pioneer spirit of the American West. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Gen. Ad. $8, seniors $7, & youths 3-12, $7, children 2 & under, free. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

Ongoing Ft. Worth Trinity Park-The Log Cabin Village living history museum depicts the lifestyle of pioneers who settled this area in the mid-to-late 1800s. Hrs: Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 1-5 p.m. Gen. Ad. $3.50, seniors & youths 4-17, $3, children under 4, free. 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln., 817-926-5881, www.logcabinvillage.org.

Ongoing Glen Rose, TX-Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is a unique wildlife refuge situated in the sprawling Texas hill country that features guided tours, camping and wildlife studies. Admissions 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Park closes at 5:30 p.m. Open daily except major holidays. Adults $19.95 (weekends & holidays $21.95), seniors 62+ $15.95 (weekends & holidays $18.95), ages 3-11 $12.95 (weekends & holidays $15.95), & children under 2 free. Discount most Wednesdays. 3 miles south of Glen Rose, off Hwy. 67, 254-897-2960, www.fossilrim.org.

Ongoing Arlington, TX-The Legends of the Game Baseball Museum, at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, features baseball uniforms, balls, playing cards and photographs depicting the history of the sport. The Learning Center for Children houses interactive exhibits on baseball and how the sport is related to fields such as science, math, history, geography and communications. Tours of the ballpark are available. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5842.

Ongoing Fort Worth’s history is housed in the 94-year-old Fire Station No. 1 building located in the City Center Complex. This Fort Worth Museum of Science & History exhibit traces Fort Worth’s development from its beginning as a frontier outpost, through its rowdy youth as a cattle town to the present. The exhibit features graphics, historical artifacts, photographs and documents, reproduced paintings and original posters. Hrs. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Free. Corner of 2nd & Commerce Sts., 817-255-9408.

Ongoing Oscar’s Mexican Restaurant in Haltom City-”The Jazz Monsters,” a 20-piece professional jazz band consisting of esteemed musicians who have taught and performed throughout the Metroplex. Enjoy big band jazz from the ‘40s through the ‘90s, featuring arrangements by Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, Tom Kubis and many others. First Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. Admission is free but donations are accepted. 3408 Denton Hwy, 817-222-9020.

Thursdays Featuring Ray Sharp on the Grand Piano. Each Thursday in The Lounge, adjacent to the Four Day Weekend Theater, Ray Sharp plays his Boston Grand Piano and different top vocalists come from in and around the Metroplex to sing. Inside the Four Day Weekend Theater, 312 Houston St., 817-226-4329, www.myspace.com/encorelounge.

Thursdays Complimentary wine tasting every Thursday night at WineStyles. 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. 4825 Overton Ridge, Suite 304, 817-361-9463, www.winestyles.net/hulen.

Saturdays Grapevine’s Palace Theatre-Yellow Rose Productions presents the Grapevine Opry Country Music Showcase, 7:30 p.m. Gen. Ad. $15, children $10. Senior & group discounts available. 300 S. Main St., 817-481-8733.

Through Spring During construction of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s new facility, the Museum’s exhibits are located next door on the lower level of the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. The family-friendly attractions include the KIDSPACE play area; ExploraZone “Seeing” exhibit; and Hands On Studio, inviting guests to explore, create, design, build, experiment, learn and have fun. Explore the museum free on Free Family Friday (from 3 to 7 p.m. the last Friday of each month). 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org. Hrs: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Gen. Ad. $8, seniors 60+ & children 3-12, $7, under 2 free with an adult paid admission. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, www.cowgirl.net.

Through May 5 A Great Hall Celebrates! Bass Performance Hall celebrates its 10th Anniversary with a festival. Tues. “Learning How to Fly,” spotlighting young talent from Bass Hall’s children education program, tickets $10-$75, 7 p.m.; Wed. Jack Ingram, free to the public, 8 p.m.; Thurs. Chuck Mangione and Dianne Reeves, tickets $45-$125, 8 p.m.; Sat. Liza Minnelli, tickets $75-$500, 8 p.m.; Sun. Kirk Franklin, tickets $28-$100, 2 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4200, www.basshall.com.

Through May 11 The Amon Carter Museum presents “Intimate Modernism: Fort Worth Circle Artists in the 1940s.” A fascinating story of visual art and American modernism is embedded in the history of 1940s Fort Worth. This special exhibition features more than 100 paintings, watercolors, and prints created by a group of artists who were among the first to introduce progressive art to this region. Admission is free. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs., and noon-5 p.m. Sun. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through May 18 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth features the American artist Martin Puryear exhibition organized by John Elderfield, the Marie-Josée and Henry Kravis Chief Curator of Painting and Sculpture, the Museum of Modern Art, New York. The retrospective features approximately forty-five sculptures, tracking the development of Puryear’s artistic career over the last thirty years. Puryear’s Ladder for Booker T. Washington, 1996, is part of the Modern’s perm anent collection and is included in this exhibition. A book accompanies the exhibition with essays by the Modern’s chief curator, Michael Auping; exhibition curator John Elderfield; and Elizabeth Reede, along with illustrations of all works in the exhibition. General admission $10; Seniors (60+) & Students with an I.D. $4, free for children 12 & under. Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 1-866-824-5566 or www.themodern.org.

Through May 25 Modern Art Museum features a FOCUS exhibition curated by Andrea Karnes for the Museum’s Director’s Council, a group that supports acquisitions at the Modern. Kehinde Wiley’s artwork is the subject of this exhibition. In this equestrian series, the artist features familiar settings but whose sitters are from South Central Los Angeles, Detroit, and Harlem. The subjects are mounted on muscular horses and brandish swords, arrows and batons, but they are dressed in jeans, hooded coats and sweatshirts, athletic jerseys, and brand-name sneakers. FOCUS viewings are open to the general public. General Admission $10, seniors and students with identification $4, for children 12 and under entry is free. Closed Mondays and major holidays. 3200 Darnell St., 1-866-824-5566, www.themodern.org.

Through May 26 Scarborough Renaissance Festival® in Waxahachie, TX-Step back in time for the time of your life! Recreated 16th Century English village with 21 stages of entertainment, jousting, falconry, music, 200+ artists and craftspeople, games and rides, and foods from around the world. Just 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Adults $19.99, children 5-12, $6.50, 4 and under free. 972-938-3247, www.ScarboroughRenFest.com.

Through June 1 The Kimbell Art Museum presents its Asian Art collection, featuring “guest of honor,” a superb Nepalese gilt-copper sculpture of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, on loan from a private collection. The statue was produced by the Newars, highly skilled and creative metalsmiths, who were concentrated in the Kathmandu Valley, a flourishing center of Nepalese and Tibetan art. Asian art comprises over one-third of the Museum’s collection and consists of 122 works, including sculptures, objects, and paintings from China, Korea, Japan, India, the Himalayas, and Southeast Asia. They span a period of nearly two thousand years, beginning with a Chinese bronze bell of the tenth century B.C. and extending to scroll paintings from nineteenth-century Japan. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-654-1034, www.kimbellart.org.

Through July 27 Amon Carter Museum presents “100 Years of Autochrome.” See a selection of photographs and other materials from the Carter’s collection that together celebrate the 100th anniversary of the autochrome, the first commercially viable color photographic process. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs., and noon-5 p.m. Sun. Free to public. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through Nov. 8 On Friday and Saturday evenings the Lone Star Murder Mys teries’ cast performs Missed Fortune. The Texas Star Theater in the Riverwalk Café at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center presents Marshal Jim Courtright as he tracks down the killer of Granbury Green the big-shot banker who has been murdered. Audience members help the marshal with the clues and solve the crime. Seating at 7 p.m.-show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets $55, includes dinner. For reservations call 817-778-2215. For more info, go to www.lonestarmurdermysteries.com.

1 Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Kansas City Royals. 1:05 p.m. $6-$125, Parking $12. 1000 Ballpark Way, 972-726-4377, www.texasrangers.com.

1-4 Mayfest in Trinity Park. Family festival featuring food, arts, crafts and live performances, all held on the banks of the Trinity River. Adult admission $8; children ages 6-12 $5; children 5 & under free. Free parking and shuttle from TCU (north of stadium); 3:30 p.m.-10 pm. Thurs.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. 817-332-1055, www.mayfest.org.

2 Kimbell Art Museum’s Special Evening Lectures series features guest speakers who address a range of topics on the appreciation and interpretation of art. Stephanie Dickey, professor and Bader Chair in Northern Baroque Art, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, is tonight’s speaker. In the Museum auditorium at 6 p.m. Free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

2 Billy Bob’s Texas-Mark McKinney. Tickets $10. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

2 Kids Who Care presents Trout Fishing In America and their original musical Earth and Soul: A Musical Revolution at the Scott Theatre. The Kids Who Care Resident Company opens the evening with an original musical that reveals why the youngest people on the planet hold the secret to saving the earth. This presentation will be followed by a fun and wild family concert presented by Trout Fishing in America. Admission $18 for adults; $15 for youths ages 16 & under. 7:30 p.m. 1300 Gendy St., 817-737-5437, www.kidswhocare.org.

2,3,9,10,16,17,23,24 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. 8 p.m. Reserved box seats & VIP $20, Gen. Ad. $15, seniors 60+, $12.50 & children 3-12, $10. Free Kid Fridays for 12 and under on the 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.StockyardsRodeo.com.

2 & 4 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s Magnolia at the Modern screens Snow Angels (Warner Independent Pictures) about three couples in various stages of life orbiting around each other in search of connection and meaning. Rated R (106). May 2, 6 & 8 p.m., May 4, 2 & 4 p.m. Advance sales begin 2 hours prior to showings- $8.50; $6.50 for Modern members. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215 www.themodern.org.

3 Billy Bob’s Texas-Sammy Kershaw. Tickets $10 & $14. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

3 Artes de la Rosa presents a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Rose Marine Theater Plaza with festivities commemorating the Mexican Army’s defeat of French forces on May 5, 1862, in the Battle of Puebla. Mariachis and Ballet Folklorico Azteca de Fort Worth will perform during the festival. 7:30 p.m., free. 1440 N. Main St., 817-624-8333, www.rosemarinetheater.com.

4 Kimbell Art Museum’s film series screens Frank Lloyd Wright: A Film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick (1998, Part 1, 80 min. Part 2 can be seen June 22). In the Museum auditorium at 2 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

8,9,10,11 LaGrave Field-Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Sioux Falls Canaries. 7:05 p.m., 2:05 p.m. on the 11th. Tickets $4-$12, Parking $3-$5. 301 NE 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

8-25 Stage West presents The Sweetest Swing in Baseball. After her career craters and her boyfriend dumps her, a young artist discovers she likes the peace and structure of a psych ward. Tickets $12-$24. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. 821 W. Vickery, 817-784-9378, www.stagewest.org.

9 Billy Bob’s Texas-Los Tres Amigos Ride Again! Little Joe y La Familia, Ruben Ramos, Roberto Pulido y los Classicos. Tickets $10 & $20. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

9-10 Frontier Forts Days at the Fort Worth Stockyards. During this free, two-day heritage event, the Stockyards National Historic District is transformed into an authentic representation of Texas frontier life. 130 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-9715, www.stockyardsstation.com.

9-11 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s Magnolia at the Modern presents Taxi to the Dark Side (Thinkfilm). Alex Gibney’s powerful film offers an in-depth look at the torture practices of the United States in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Guantanamo Bay, focusing on an innocent taxi driver in Afghanistan who was tortured and killed in 2002. Rated R (106 min). Fri. 6 & 8 p.m.; Sat. 5 p.m. & Sun. 2 & 4 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

9,10,11 Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Oakland Athletics. 7:05 p.m., 2:05 p.m. on the 11th. $6-$125, Parking $12. 1000 Ballpark Way, 972-726-4377, www.texasrangers.com.

9,10,11 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents its Blockbuster Finale at Bass Performance Hall, featuring violinist Leila Josefowicz, in the performance of Mendelssohn’s beautiful Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64. Shostakovich’s popular Symphony No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 47 completes the program. Tickets $15-$76. 7:30 p.m. Fri., 8 pm. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6500, www.fwsymphony.org.

9-18 Rose Marine Theater presents Lincoln Heights. This play tells the story of a family dealing with the downfalls of a son and the seduction into the dark side of teenage life. (English). Gen. Ad. $12; students and seniors $7. 7:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. 1440 N. Main St., 817-624-8333, www.rosemarinetheater.com.

10 Billy Bob’s Texas-The Lost Trailers. Tickets $12 & $15. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

10-11 Historic Fairmount’s 26th Annual Tour of Homes. The historic Fairmount neighborhood is bounded by Magnolia Avenue on its north, Jessamine Street on the south, Eighth Avenue on the west and Hemphill Street on the east. Noon-6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. www.historicfairmount.com.

12,13,14 LaGrave Field-Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Lincoln Saltdogs. 7:05 p.m., 11:05 a.m. on the 14th. Tickets $4-$12, Parking $3-$5. 301 NE 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

12,13,14 Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Seattle Mariners. 7:05 p.m., 1:05 p.m. on the 14th. $6-$125, Parking $12. 1000 Ballpark Way, 972-726-4377, www.texasrangers.com.

13 Cliburn at the Modern presents composer Adam Guettel. Following in the tradition of his grandfather Richard Rodgers and mother Mary Rodgers, American composer and lyricist Adam Guettel is one of today’s most creative new voices on Broadway. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25. 3200 Darnell St., 817-335-9000, www.cliburn.org.

15 Bass Hall presents Kris Kristofferson. Revered by his fellow country-music peers and performers, as well as his devoted fans, as one of the finest songwriters in the business. Tickets $30-$100. 8 p.m. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.

16 Billy Bob’s Texas-Brandon Rhyder. Tickets $10 & $14. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

16,17,18 Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Houston Astros. 7:05 p.m., 6:05 p.m. on the 17th, $10-$134-Robert Earl Keen post-game concert, 2:05 p.m. on the 18th. $6-$125 on the 16th & 18th, Parking $12. 1000 Ballpark Way, 972-726-4377, www.texasrangers.com.

16,18,24,28,31 Fort Worth Opera Festival presents Angels In America, a moving and astonishing tale of AIDS during the Reagan years, at Scott Theatre. Performed in English with projected English subtitles. Tickets $17-$52. 8 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sat. & Sun., 8 p.m. Wed., 3505 W. Lancaster Ave., 817-731-0726, www.fwopera.org.

17 Fort Worth Herb Society Herb Festival. A delight for all senses, the Herb Festival fills the Botanic Garden Center with the wonderful aromas of live herbs. Admission $5; children 12 & under free. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.817-871-7686, www.fwbg.org.

17 Billy Bob’s Texas-Diamond Rio. Tickets $12 & $22. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

19 Kimbell Art Museum’s Wednesday Series, Art in Context, features works from the permanent collection and selected exhibitions on view as pieces revealing the traditions underlying the major schools of art. Today’s session is led by C.D. Dickerson, associate curator of European art, Kimbell Art Museum whose topic is “The Genius of Donatello: The Kimbell Madonna and Child and the Arts of Padua around 1450.” In the Museum auditorium at 12:30 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

19-25 The 2008 Crowne Plaza Invitational returns to the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth. This will be the 62nd anniversary of the prestigious Tour event, which draws top players from all over the world. Defending champion Rory Sabbatini will take on all challengers for the $6.1 million purse. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For information, call 817-927-4280 or go to www.CrownePlazaInvitational.com.

23 Billy Bob’s Texas-Chris Knight. Tickets $10 & $14. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

23-June 8 Grapevine, TX-Runway Theatre presents Cat On a Hot Tin Roof, by Tennessee Williams. In a plantation house it’s Big Daddy’s 65th birthday. The mood is somber, despite the festivities, because greed and sins of the past loom amongst the family. Desperate, clawing hopes for the future emerge as the knowledge that Big Daddy is dying slowly makes the rounds. Maggie, Big Daddy’s daughter-in-law, has her own interests at heart. She desires to become pregnant and to make amends with Brick, her husband, for an error in judgment that nearly cost her her marriage. Rated R. Tickets: Adults $15, Seniors 60+ and youths 18 and under $12. Showtimes: Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. & Sun. 3 p.m. 215 N. Dooley St., 817-488-4842, www.runwaytheatre.com.

23-June 15 Jubilee Theatre presents Blue. Using the mesmerizing music of fictional jazz singer Blue Williams as an integral part of the storytelling, Blue spans nearly twenty years in the life of the affluent African-American Clark family in rural South Carolina. Tickets $16 Thurs. and Sun.; $25 Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. Thurs., Fri., Sat.; 3 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 506 Main St., 817-338-4204, www.jubileetheatre.org.

24, June 1,6 Fort Worth Opera Festival presents Turandot at Bass Performance Hall. Turandot was the great Puccini’s last opera, left unfinished at his death and later completed by a younger contemporary using his notes. Tickets $19-$145. 8 p.m. Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun.; 8 p.m. Fri. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-731-0726, www.fwoperea.org.

24 Billy Bob’s Texas-Tanya Tucker. Tickets $12 & $26. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

25,30,June 7 Fort Worth Opera Festival presents Lucia Di Lammermoor at Bass Performance Hall. Based on a novel by Sir Walter Scott, Lucia di Lammermoor is the epitome of romantic opera in spite of its tragic ending. It demands incredible vocal and acting skills from the singers. Performed in Italian with projected English subtitles. Tickets $19-$145. 2 p.m. Sunday; 8 p.m. Fri. & Sat. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-731-0726, www.fwopera.org.

26,27,28 LaGrave Field-Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Shreveport Sports. 7:05 p.m. Tickets $4-$12, Parking $3-$5. 301 NE 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

29,30,31 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District Cowtown Coliseum hosts the North Texas High School Rodeo Association Finals. 7 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m. Reserved box seats $15, Gen. Ad. $11, seniors 60+, $9.50 & children 3-12, $8. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.StockyardsRodeo.com.

29-June 28 Circle Theatre presents Chesapeake. Blessing’s “doggy tale” about a struggling performance artist, a conservative southern politician and a Chesapeake Bay retriever is as profound as the journey is entertaining. Tickets $20-$25 Thursdays and Saturday matinee; $25-$30 Fri. & Sat. evening performances. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 3 & 8 p.m. Saturdays. 817-877-3040, www.circletheatre.com.

30 Billy Bob’s Texas-Brandon Jenkins. Tickets $10. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

30-31 2008 5th Annual Cowtown Warbird Roundup at Meacham Field. This year’s theme is Memorial Day-A Salute to Our Veterans Past, Present and Future. Join the flying, food and family fun, with more than 50 airplanes to see! Free admission. Parking $10 per car. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 505 Northwest 38th St., Hangar 33S, www.cowtownwarbirdroundup.com.

30,31 The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents the beginning of its season of Concerts in the Garden. On Friday, don’t miss the fun-in-the-sun performance with Crawfish, hailed by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram as the “baby boomer band of your dreams.” The first half of the show is all Beach Boys hits, followed by a variety of Rock ‘n Roll favorites spanning the decades. Saturday’s performance features Jail House Rock: A Tribute to Elvis. Hailed as one of the best impersonators in the business, Kraig Parker has the look, voice, moves and style of the King! Lawn tickets $15 in advance; $18 at gate. Adult table seats $22-$42 in advance; $25-$45 at gate. Performances beginning at 8 p.m. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

30,31,June 1 LaGrave Field-Fort Worth Cats baseball vs. the Grand Prairie AirHogs. 7:05 p.m., 2:05 p.m. on June 1st. Tickets $4-$12, Parking $3-$5. 301 NE 6th St., 817-226-2287, www.fwcats.com.

30,31,June 1 Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Rangers baseball vs. the Oakland Athletics. 7:05 p.m., 2:05 p.m. on June 1st. $6-$125, Parking $12. 1000 Ballpark Way, 972-726-4377, www.texasrangers.com.

31 Billy Bob’s Texas-Cross Canadian Ragweed. Tickets $12 & $19. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.

31-June 1 Historic Fort Worth, Inc. Hidden Gardens of Fort Worth Tour. This year’s event offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience six beautiful, very private gardens in the charming Crestwood neighborhood. Locations to be disclosed to ticket holders. Tickets $15 in advance; $20 on the day of the tour. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat.; noon-4 p.m. Sunday, rain or shine. 817-336-2344, www.historicfortworth.org.

31,June 8 Fort Worth Opera Festival presents Of Mice and Men at Bass Performance Hall. Based on John Steinbeck’s classic novel about two migrant farm workers, Carlisle Floyd’s tender adaptation is musically accessible and an unf orgettable emotional journey into the human condition.Tickets $19-$145. 8 p.m. Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. Performed in English with projected English subtitles. Corner of 4th & Calhoun Sts., 817-731-0726, www.fwopera.org.

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