Let the Sun Hang in the Sky: July’s Fun in the Fort
“We can just let July be July, let the sun hang in the sky, clear your mind of all the things you’re waiting on.”
— Lily Williams, “July (Later On)”

What a lovely month July is! Lots of sun, lots of fun, and lots of summer still left for said sun and fun. We have, as we are wont to do, gathered all the most fun things to do in Fort Fun in the month of July, so be sure to bookmark this page to refer to all month long!

Mímir Chamber Music Festival
Through July 10
Renzo Piano Pavillion at the Kimbell Art Museum
Celebrating 29 year, the Mímir Chamber Music Festival presents an exciting series of concerts by professionals and emerging artists.
First Friday at Café Modern
July 3
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Enjoy music, cocktails, light bites, and the company of your friends on the first Friday of every month at the Modern.

Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday
- Star-Spangled Night Presented by M&Ms® at Six Flags
- America’s 250th Fly-In Celebration
- Granbury’s Fourth of July Celebration
- Grapevine’s Fourth of July Extravaganza
- Fort Worth’s Fourth
- Light Up Arlington

Pictures and Pages: Parade of Colors
July 7
Kimbell Art Museum
Join the Kimbell for stories, play, and fun in both English and Spanish!
Second Thursdays: Drink & Draw
July 9
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Mingle, make art, and meet visiting artists while enjoying cocktails and music.
Circle Hosts! Totally Made Up Musical
July 10 & 11
Circle Theatre
What happens when fearless actors and talented musicians decide to put on a musical WITH NO SCRIPT? Click the link above to find out!
Footloose the Musical
July 10-26
Stolen Shakespeare Guild
You’ve been working so hard. You’ve been punching your card. Eight hours? For what? Let me tell you what you’ve got…

Big Dill Bash
July 11
Best Maid Pickle Emporium
Celebrate all things pickle at the Big Dill Bash (including FREE tastings!).
Reel Adventures: Finding Nemo
July 11
Jane & John Justin Foundation Omni Theater
Just keep swimming to the Omni for a showing of Finding Nemo. (Yes, it’s okay to go even if your kids are all grown up!)
Modern Kids Summer Flicks
July 14 & 15
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Spend a couple of afternoons enjoying selections from the New York International Children’s Film Festival, followed by an afternoon of art!

Liberty Talks
July 15
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Celebrate the opening of the Carter’s special exhibition, The Statue of Liberty from Bartholdi to Warhol, with a day of conversations, performances, art, and community.
Hamilton
July 15-26
Bass Performance Hall
“Who lives, who dies, who tells your story?” Find out at Bass Hall!
David Chicken
July 15
Reby Cary Youth Library
Get down and shake your tail feathers with Emmy Award-winning musician David Chicken!

Sew Easy: A Practical Intro to Sewing
July 16 through August 6
The Welman Project
Have you always wanted to learn how to sew but didn’t know how to go about it? Click the link above and get yourself to the Welman Project’s new digs for a weekly class!
Billy Bob Thornton & the Boxmasters
July 17
Billy Bob’s Texas
Billy Bob at Billy Bob’s. ‘Nuff said.
Creature Teacher
July 21
Southwest Regional Library
If your kiddos love all things creepy AND crawly, you need to check out Creature Teacher!
The Shark Is Broken
July 22 through August 16
Amphibian Stage
What happens when the actors from Jaws are trapped in a small boat during a filming delay?

Space Day
July 25
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Celebrate all thing space at the Science Museum – lightsabers optional!
Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band: Keep the Party Going Tour
July 25
Dickies Arena
Jimmy may be gone, but the party keeps on going, so dig out your favorite Hawaiian shirt and your boat shoes!
Teen Summer Studio
July 27-31
Kimbell Art Museum
Teen artists are encouraged to a week-long intensive with professional artists.
A Fiber Farewell to Leaves: Back to Our Roots, hosted by JuJu Knits
July 29
Leaves Bakery & Books
Before JuJu Knits had its own storefront, the folks at Leaves welcomed local fiber artists with open arms. Join the crew at Leaves to say goodbye before they hang up their aprons in August.

Casa Mañana’s Apprentice Program Presents Rent: School Edition
July 30 through August 2
Casa Mañana
Rent is a cultural phenomenon, and Casa’s Apprentice Program brings it to Fort Worth. Please note: while this is the school edition, please know that mature themes are explored. Parental guidance is advised.
Sweet Summer Nights at Sweet Lucy’s Pies
Thursdays in July and August
Sweet Lucy’s Pies on Bluebonnet Circle
Bring your family and friend to Sweet Lucy’s Pies for pie, ice cream, and a whole lot of love every week!
Klook & Vinette
July 31 through August 30
Jubilee Theatre
A drifter and a woman on the run try to find happiness before their pasts start to catch up with them.


