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January Is Legendary in the Fort
After the hoopla of the holiday season, one might think that things would quiet down in Cowtown for January.
One would be wrong.
January is chock full (yeah, I said “chock full”) of things to do in the Fort, so be sure to bookmark this page so you can refer to it all month long!
So let’s start with the biggest event in Fort Worth all month long. It’s Rodeo Time!
Photo courtesy of FWSSR
Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
January 12-February 3
Dickies Arena
The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo really is the crown jewel in our cultural year. From the midway to the music, the rodeo to the robotics show, the FWSSR has something for everyone. We will be highlighting individual events in our weekly event roundup emails, so be sure you’re subscribed. I mean, this thing really is legendary!
ABCs of Babysitting for Teens
January 5
Fort Worth Public Library – Meadowbrook
Do you have a tween or a teen who wants to be a better babysitter? This four-hour workshop, in partnership with the Fort Worth Fire Department, will include hands-only CPR training. Kids who complete the program will receive a babysitting essentials toolkit to help launch their babysitting journey.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre and the FWSO: Mozart and Stravinsky
January 5-7
Bass Performance Hall
Founded in 1974, Dallas Black Dance Theatre has performed for more than four million people worldwide. Be there when they partner with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and music director Robert Spano in Bass Performance Hall for Stravinsky’s Petrushka Suite with choreography by Sean Smith, a balletic take on the story of Punch and Judy fame, with its whirling, folk-inspired melodies, and high-stepping harmonies. Also on the program are a pair of Mozartian gems, the Overture from The Magic Flute, as well as the esteemed “Jupiter” symphony.
First Friday at the Modern
January 5
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
The first Friday of each month, the Modern and Café Modern team up to bring you live music from the First Friday House Band, and drink specials and tasty light bites in the museum’s Grand Lobby from 5 to 8 pm. Invite friends to enjoy a unique opportunity to experience the Modern in the evening. Café Modern and Executive Chef Jett Mora will be serving a light dining menu in the lobby. Specialty drinks along with beer and wine will be available at the cash bar, with happy hour selections.
Photo courtesy of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Family Workshop: Paint Party
January 6
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Bust out your paintbrushes! It’s time to create. Spend the afternoon learning about still-life painting while you look, discuss, play gallery games, and work together to create your own collaborative painting inspired by Carter still lifes.
Drawing in the Garden: FLORIGAMIINTHEGARDEN Drawing the Vistas
January 6
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Looking to discover – or polish – your drawing skills in the natural beauty of the Garden? Bring your favorite portable medium and explore a new artistic focus each month. Local artist Erika Duque Scully will start with a demonstration, then answer questions and provide tips and one-on-one attention throughout a free-drawing session. We will end by gathering to share our experiences and drawings. In January, enjoy capturing on paper FLORIGAMIINTHEGARDEN—the Garden’s latest outdoor sculpture exhibition! Discover new ways of seeing as you engage with a selection of these large-scale origami-inspired metal sculptures. Registration includes general admission for the day—feel free to explore the Garden after class at your leisure.
Dinosaur Party at Reby Cary
January 11
Fort Worth Public Library – Reby Cary Youth Library
Do you have a dinosaur lover? Join other dino devotees at Reby Cary for a deep dive into the world of dinosaurs! A variety of stations with interactive elements will be available.
Second Thursdays at the Carter: Prairies & Preservation
January 11
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Join your friends every second Thursday to delve into artist James Prosek’s depictions of the untamed beauty of the Texas landscape and learn from experts about what you can do to protect wildlife diversity.
Free Glassblowing Demonstrations: Open Studios Night
January 12
SiNaCa Studios
If you’ve ever wondered how glass artists make beautiful glass works, this is your chance to see them working in the studio! This event is free and open to the public, so be sure to stop by and watch in-person. Grab a seat and hang out with your friends and family as our featured artists demonstrate their process in our hot glassblowing studio.
Photo courtesy of Bass Performance Hall
Robert Earl Keen at Bass Performance Hall
January 13
Bass Performance Hall
Robert Earl Keen returns to Bass Hall for a solo, acoustic concert that is sure to be an unforgettable experience. A Houston native, Robert Earl Keen has been regarded for decades as one of the Lone Star State’s finest singer-songwriters. His latest album, Western Chill, available now via boxed set which includes a double sleeve album, a graphic illustrated novel inspired by the album, a play and sing-along songbook for all fourteen songs and a video DVD of the Robert Earl Keen Band performing the entire album at Keen’s Snake Barn studio space. He is also the host of the Americana Podcast, launched in 2019.
Bulls’ Night Out Rodeo Pre-Party
January 17
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Dust off your boots for a good time at the Carter. Join Carter Society members for an artful pre-party for the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s Bulls’ Night Out. Enjoy live music while sipping on craft cocktails by Pop Up Bar and dining on food from Joe T. Garcia’s. Click the link above to get your tickets!
Marjorie Prime
January 18-February 11
Stage West Theatre
In the near future, Marjorie and her daughter are worried that her memory may be fading. That is, until the appearance of Walter, a mysterious and charming young visitor who arrives to help Marjorie uncover the intricacies of her own past. But a secret truth is about to blur the lines between human and machine. In this richly spare, wondrous new play, profound questions emerge about the limits of technology and whether or not memory is an exclusively human invention.
The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John Starring Michael Cavanaugh
January 19-21I
Bass Performance Hall
Billy Joel may be the piano man, but nothing compares to hearing his tunes backed by a live orchestra. In this touching tribute to both Billy Joel and Elton John, the orchestra adds excitement and verve to well-known hits including “Bennie and the Jets,” “Just the Way You Are,” “Tiny Dancer,” “Rocket Man,” “Uptown Girl,” and much more.
Dolly Day
January 20
Truck Yard Alliance
Why, darlin’, Truck Yard Alliance is fixin’ to throw the grandest ol’ bash you ever did see in honor of Miss Dolly Parton’s special day! There’ll be strummin’ and singin’, sparklin’ and shinin’, and everyone havin’ a hootin’ good time! So y’all come on down for a rootin’ tootin’ celebration like no other celebratin’ the one and only Saint Dolly!
Titanic the Musical
January 24 & 27
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
In the final hours of April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and ‘the unsinkable ship’ slowly sank. It was one of the most tragic disasters of the 20th Century. Fifteen hundred seventeen men, women, and children lost their lives. Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, Titanic the Musical is ‘breathtaking’ (the Guardian) and ‘magnificent’ (the Telegraph), a stunning and stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams, and aspirations of her passengers who each boarded with stories and personal ambitions of their own. All innocently unaware of the fate awaiting them, the Third-Class immigrants dream of a better life in America, the Second Class imagine they too can join the lifestyles of the rich and famous, whilst the millionaire Barons of the First Class anticipate legacies lasting forever.
Fort Worth (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, Boots & Bling Gala
January 26
River Ranch Stockyards
Get ready to put on your finest attire, fabulous boots and enjoy a night filled with glamour, music, and fun! At this exclusive event, you’ll have the opportunity to dance the night away to live music, indulge in delicious cuisine, with like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in our community. The primary purpose of this gathering is to expand our award-winning programs that focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, mentoring, and scholarship opportunities for the youth in our community. Through initiatives such as Links2Leadership, STEM Now and into the Future, and Leadership and Beyond, we strive to change the trajectory of girls and boys in underserved communities, empower young minds to solve community problems, and pave the way for them to pursue rewarding STEM careers.
Photo courtesy of Billy Bob’s Texas
Pat Green at Billy Bob’s
January 27
Billy Bob’s Texas
Fort Worth favorite Pat Green will be taking the stage at Billy Bob’s Texas to rock the house. This event, which will be popular, is reserved seat only, so click the link above to get your tickets!
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
January 31
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Questions arise when Senator Stoddard (James Stewart) attends Tom Doniphon’s (John Wayne) funeral in a small Western town. Flashing back, we learn Doniphon saved Stoddard, then a lawyer, when he was roughed up by a crew of outlaws terrorizing the town, led by Liberty Valance (Lee Marvin). As the territory’s safety hung in the balance, Doniphon and Stoddard, two of the only people standing up to him, proved to be very important, but different, foes to Valance. Featuring a trio of classic leading men and a rich story captured by a director at the peak of his craft, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is one of the finest Westerns ever filmed. Part of the “My Favorite Film” series.
Disney’s Aladdin
January 31-February 4
Bass Performance Hall
Discover a whole new world at Disney’s Aladdin, the hit Broadway musical. From the producer of The Lion King and Frozen comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy, and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. Audience Recommendation: Disney’s Aladdin is recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, Disney recommends this production for ages 6 and up. This is only to be used as a suggestion for you and your child; the decision to attend this show should be made by the parent or guardian.
