Each month, it seems there is more and more to experience in the wonderful city of Fort Worth. This February, celebrate love with each special person in your life — your kiddos, your signifiant other, or your wonderful gal pals.
This month, Around Cowtown features a little bit for everyone. Plan a date night, a girls night out, a day to yourself running in the Cowtown Marathon, or a magical time at the theatre with your children.
Can’t make the marathon? Check out our “Family Guide to Running Events in North Texas” and find a race that fits the bill.
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January 27 – February 20 // Church & State // Circle West Theatre // Three days before his bid for re-election — in the wake of another school shooting — a U.S. Senator has a life-altering crisis of faith, triggering an off-the-cuff comment which sends the entire campaign into a tailspin. A timely and fast-paced story that is simultaneously funny, heartbreaking, and uplifting.
February 10 // Tarrant County Black Historical & Genealogical Society’s
9th Annual Juried Art Show Reception and Awards Ceremony // Virtual event // The Lenora Rolla 9th Annual Juried Art Show will be on display virtually from February 1 through March 22. Attend the reception and awards ceremony online on February 10. Zoom ID: 808 874 7827, Passcode – 1234.
February 4 – 13 // Matilda the Musical // Casa Mañana // This musical, which is based on the book by Dennis Kelly, is about a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. Enjoy music & lyrics by Tim Minchin with orchestrations and additional music by Chris Nightingale.
February 5 // Texas Winter Tea Party // Log Cabin Village // Attend a winter tea party! Warm your kiddo up with hot tea samples and nibble on tea cakes while learning about the ways our 19th-century ancestors enjoyed this social staple. Each participant will receive a teacup saucer and spoon to take home at the end of the program. This program is designed as an adult or adult/child activity.
February 5 // Toddler Studio: Nature Friends // Amon Carter Museum of American Art // Spend the morning learning about desert plants and animals, sing some campfire songs, and enjoy playful sensory activities inspired by the art exhibition Sandy Rodriguez in Isolation. Join the museum each month for Toddler Studio, our free program for toddlers (ages two to three) and their families.
February 6 // Baby Day // Virtual event // Baby Day is the only statewide celebration of the first three years, when early experiences shape lifelong potential. Join First 3 Years to celebrate this incredible period of growth in our tiniest Texans that provides events and resources for this special age.
February 7 // Museum and Tea // Fort Worth Museum School // Are you or someone you know interested in registering for the fall/spring 2022-2023 school year? Join for a chance to tour the classrooms and ask questions about Museum School. Meet some of the amazing staff and learn more about all that Museum School has to offer. This is a come-and-go event that will include tea and treats. Children are welcome!
February 10 // Galentine’s Party // Fort Worth Zoo // The zoo hosts a girls night out for Galentine’s Day! Enjoy an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, dessert bar, and get to mingle with the zoo’s outreach animals. Leave with an adoption package that supports the care and feeding of the zoo’s animals.
February 10 // Second Thursdays Sips and Stories // Amon Carter Museum of American Art // Attend this monthly event on the second Thursday of every month to connect with art through cocktails, conversations, and creativity. This month will focus on the interesting characters connected to the Carter’s collection during an evening of storytelling. RSVP required.
February 10 // Family Workshop: Myths and Mapmakers // Amon Carter Museum of American Art // Explore history and mythology in Sandy Rodriguez in Isolation, then work together as a family to create your own memory-filled mapa using homemade paints and pigments. Family Workshops are a quarterly program designed for children six to 12 years old and their favorite adults.
February 11 // Fort Worth and the Green Book // Fort Worth Museum of Science and History // Be among the first to check out this new, family-friendly exhibit! Explore what it was like to travel in the ‘30s, ‘40s, and ’50, the unique challenges faced by Black citizens on the road, and the remarkable book that helped keep them safe.
February 11 – 12 // Swan Lake // Ballet Frontier // Join Ballet Frontier for the beautiful classical ballet, Swan Lake. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s dynamic score, brand new sets and costumes, and iconic choreography, this ballet is one you and your family will remember forever.
February 11 – 13 // Back to the Future concert // Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra // Fans old and new of the movie Back to the Future will experience the thrill like never before – on a big screen with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra performing Alan Silvestri’s exciting musical score live in sync with the movie.
February 11 – 27 // The Pleasure Trials // Amphibian Stage // When Rachel and Callie start clinical trials on their new female libido enhancement drug, willing participants come out of the woodwork looking for an internal revolution. Quickly after the first dose, the effectiveness of the medicine is undeniable, but the overwhelming pressure for its success may corrupt the experiment and everyone involved. The Pleasure Trials is an insightful and entertaining examination of women, sexual desire, and the burden of meeting expectations.
February 11 – 27 // The Pleasure Trials // Amphibian Stage // When Rachel and Callie start clinical trials on their new female libido enhancement drug, willing participants come out of the woodwork looking for an internal revolution. Quickly after the first dose, the effectiveness of the medicine is undeniable, but the overwhelming pressure for its success may corrupt the experiment and everyone involved. The Pleasure Trials is an insightful and entertaining examination of women, sexual desire, and the burden of meeting expectations.
February 15 – 19 // Dylan on Dylan // Casa Mañana // Jared Weiss takes you on a musical journey through Dylan’s early Greenwich Village days to his seminal mid-70’s Rolling Thunder Revue Tour in Dylan on Dylan. Head to the Reid Cabaret Theatre as Jared, complete with his backup band, takes the audience through a mix of the classics such as “Mr. Tambourine Man,” “The Times They Are a Changin’,” “Like a Rolling Stone,” and deep cuts from one of the greatest songwriters of all time. This show is suitable for most audiences.
February 19 // Itty-Bitty Art: A Day in the Desert // Amon Carter Museum of American Art // Spend the morning playing with prickly cacti, crawling through canyons, and singing (or howling) like coyotes with Sandy Rodriguez in Isolation. Join the museum each month for Itty-Bitty Art, its free program for children 24 months and younger with their favorite adult.
February 11 – 12 // Swan Lake // Ballet Frontier // Join Ballet Frontier for the beautiful classical ballet, Swan Lake. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s dynamic score, brand new sets and costumes, and iconic choreography, this ballet is one you and your family will remember forever.
February 19 // Carter Playdate: Desert Adventures // Amon Carter Museum of American Art // Learn about the rocks, plants, and animals of the desert with a reading of Where Wonder Grows by Xelena González, play exploring games in the galleries, and create our own paintings inspired by Sandy Rodriguez in Isolation. Join the museum each month for Carter Playdate, its free program for children ages three to five.
February 11 – 27 // The Pleasure Trials // Amphibian Stage // When Rachel and Callie start clinical trials on their new female libido enhancement drug, willing participants come out of the woodwork looking for an internal revolution. Quickly after the first dose, the effectiveness of the medicine is undeniable, but the overwhelming pressure for its success may corrupt the experiment and everyone involved. The Pleasure Trials is an insightful and entertaining examination of women, sexual desire, and the burden of meeting expectations.
February 24 // Carter College Night // Amon Carter Museum of American Art // College students are invited to this exclusive evening with free food and tunes. Explore the collection with an Art Discovery Guide, listen to music in the galleries with DJ Wild in the Streets, meet with Carter staff to learn about different museum careers, and stop by The Lounge to hang out with Carter Community Artist Sarah Ayala and make some art inspired by Sandy Rodriguez’s work.
February 25 // Butterflies in the Garden // Fort Worth Botanic Garden // Attend “Celebrate the Change” in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and marvel at the butterflies during Butterflies in the Garden, the largest exhibit of live, exotic butterflies in north-central Texas.
February 25 – 27 // Cowtown Marathon // Run for a cause in the Cowtown Marathon. Its mission is to promote a lifelong love of fitness in the hearts of our North Texas youth. All proceeds from the race go towards the The C.A.L.F. Program (Children’s Activities for Life and Fitness).
February 26 // A Quest Into the West: Artist Talk with Burl Washington // Listen as artist Burl Washington discusses how his watercolors depict African-American subjects from a historical perspective.
February 11 – 27 // The Pleasure Trials // Amphibian Stage // When Rachel and Callie start clinical trials on their new female libido enhancement drug, willing participants come out of the woodwork looking for an internal revolution. Quickly after the first dose, the effectiveness of the medicine is undeniable, but the overwhelming pressure for its success may corrupt the experiment and everyone involved. The Pleasure Trials is an insightful and entertaining examination of women, sexual desire, and the burden of meeting expectations.
- February 1 - 5
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January 27 – February 20 // Church & State // Circle West Theatre // Three days before his bid for re-election — in the wake of another school shooting — a U.S. Senator has a life-altering crisis of faith, triggering an off-the-cuff comment which sends the entire campaign into a tailspin. A timely and fast-paced story that is simultaneously funny, heartbreaking, and uplifting.
February 10 // Tarrant County Black Historical & Genealogical Society’s
9th Annual Juried Art Show Reception and Awards Ceremony // Virtual event // The Lenora Rolla 9th Annual Juried Art Show will be on display virtually from February 1 through March 22. Attend the reception and awards ceremony online on February 10. Zoom ID: 808 874 7827, Passcode – 1234.February 4 – 13 // Matilda the Musical // Casa Mañana // This musical, which is based on the book by Dennis Kelly, is about a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. Enjoy music & lyrics by Tim Minchin with orchestrations and additional music by Chris Nightingale.
February 5 // Texas Winter Tea Party // Log Cabin Village // Attend a winter tea party! Warm your kiddo up with hot tea samples and nibble on tea cakes while learning about the ways our 19th-century ancestors enjoyed this social staple. Each participant will receive a teacup saucer and spoon to take home at the end of the program. This program is designed as an adult or adult/child activity.
February 5 // Toddler Studio: Nature Friends // Amon Carter Museum of American Art // Spend the morning learning about desert plants and animals, sing some campfire songs, and enjoy playful sensory activities inspired by the art exhibition Sandy Rodriguez in Isolation. Join the museum each month for Toddler Studio, our free program for toddlers (ages two to three) and their families.
- February 6 - 12
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February 6 // Baby Day // Virtual event // Baby Day is the only statewide celebration of the first three years, when early experiences shape lifelong potential. Join First 3 Years to celebrate this incredible period of growth in our tiniest Texans that provides events and resources for this special age.
February 7 // Museum and Tea // Fort Worth Museum School // Are you or someone you know interested in registering for the fall/spring 2022-2023 school year? Join for a chance to tour the classrooms and ask questions about Museum School. Meet some of the amazing staff and learn more about all that Museum School has to offer. This is a come-and-go event that will include tea and treats. Children are welcome!
February 10 // Galentine’s Party // Fort Worth Zoo // The zoo hosts a girls night out for Galentine’s Day! Enjoy an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, dessert bar, and get to mingle with the zoo’s outreach animals. Leave with an adoption package that supports the care and feeding of the zoo’s animals.
February 10 // Second Thursdays Sips and Stories // Amon Carter Museum of American Art // Attend this monthly event on the second Thursday of every month to connect with art through cocktails, conversations, and creativity. This month will focus on the interesting characters connected to the Carter’s collection during an evening of storytelling. RSVP required.
February 10 // Family Workshop: Myths and Mapmakers // Amon Carter Museum of American Art // Explore history and mythology in Sandy Rodriguez in Isolation, then work together as a family to create your own memory-filled mapa using homemade paints and pigments. Family Workshops are a quarterly program designed for children six to 12 years old and their favorite adults.
February 11 // Fort Worth and the Green Book // Fort Worth Museum of Science and History // Be among the first to check out this new, family-friendly exhibit! Explore what it was like to travel in the ‘30s, ‘40s, and ’50, the unique challenges faced by Black citizens on the road, and the remarkable book that helped keep them safe.
February 11 – 12 // Swan Lake // Ballet Frontier // Join Ballet Frontier for the beautiful classical ballet, Swan Lake. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s dynamic score, brand new sets and costumes, and iconic choreography, this ballet is one you and your family will remember forever.
February 11 – 13 // Back to the Future concert // Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra // Fans old and new of the movie Back to the Future will experience the thrill like never before – on a big screen with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra performing Alan Silvestri’s exciting musical score live in sync with the movie.
February 11 – 27 // The Pleasure Trials // Amphibian Stage // When Rachel and Callie start clinical trials on their new female libido enhancement drug, willing participants come out of the woodwork looking for an internal revolution. Quickly after the first dose, the effectiveness of the medicine is undeniable, but the overwhelming pressure for its success may corrupt the experiment and everyone involved. The Pleasure Trials is an insightful and entertaining examination of women, sexual desire, and the burden of meeting expectations.
- February 13 - 19
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February 11 – 27 // The Pleasure Trials // Amphibian Stage // When Rachel and Callie start clinical trials on their new female libido enhancement drug, willing participants come out of the woodwork looking for an internal revolution. Quickly after the first dose, the effectiveness of the medicine is undeniable, but the overwhelming pressure for its success may corrupt the experiment and everyone involved. The Pleasure Trials is an insightful and entertaining examination of women, sexual desire, and the burden of meeting expectations.
February 15 – 19 // Dylan on Dylan // Casa Mañana // Jared Weiss takes you on a musical journey through Dylan’s early Greenwich Village days to his seminal mid-70’s Rolling Thunder Revue Tour in Dylan on Dylan. Head to the Reid Cabaret Theatre as Jared, complete with his backup band, takes the audience through a mix of the classics such as “Mr. Tambourine Man,” “The Times They Are a Changin’,” “Like a Rolling Stone,” and deep cuts from one of the greatest songwriters of all time. This show is suitable for most audiences.
February 19 // Itty-Bitty Art: A Day in the Desert // Amon Carter Museum of American Art // Spend the morning playing with prickly cacti, crawling through canyons, and singing (or howling) like coyotes with Sandy Rodriguez in Isolation. Join the museum each month for Itty-Bitty Art, its free program for children 24 months and younger with their favorite adult.
February 11 – 12 // Swan Lake // Ballet Frontier // Join Ballet Frontier for the beautiful classical ballet, Swan Lake. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s dynamic score, brand new sets and costumes, and iconic choreography, this ballet is one you and your family will remember forever.
February 19 // Carter Playdate: Desert Adventures // Amon Carter Museum of American Art // Learn about the rocks, plants, and animals of the desert with a reading of Where Wonder Grows by Xelena González, play exploring games in the galleries, and create our own paintings inspired by Sandy Rodriguez in Isolation. Join the museum each month for Carter Playdate, its free program for children ages three to five.
- February 20 - 26
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February 11 – 27 // The Pleasure Trials // Amphibian Stage // When Rachel and Callie start clinical trials on their new female libido enhancement drug, willing participants come out of the woodwork looking for an internal revolution. Quickly after the first dose, the effectiveness of the medicine is undeniable, but the overwhelming pressure for its success may corrupt the experiment and everyone involved. The Pleasure Trials is an insightful and entertaining examination of women, sexual desire, and the burden of meeting expectations.
February 24 // Carter College Night // Amon Carter Museum of American Art // College students are invited to this exclusive evening with free food and tunes. Explore the collection with an Art Discovery Guide, listen to music in the galleries with DJ Wild in the Streets, meet with Carter staff to learn about different museum careers, and stop by The Lounge to hang out with Carter Community Artist Sarah Ayala and make some art inspired by Sandy Rodriguez’s work.
February 25 // Butterflies in the Garden // Fort Worth Botanic Garden // Attend “Celebrate the Change” in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and marvel at the butterflies during Butterflies in the Garden, the largest exhibit of live, exotic butterflies in north-central Texas.
February 25 – 27 // Cowtown Marathon // Run for a cause in the Cowtown Marathon. Its mission is to promote a lifelong love of fitness in the hearts of our North Texas youth. All proceeds from the race go towards the The C.A.L.F. Program (Children’s Activities for Life and Fitness).
February 26 // A Quest Into the West: Artist Talk with Burl Washington // Listen as artist Burl Washington discusses how his watercolors depict African-American subjects from a historical perspective.
- February 27- 28
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February 11 – 27 // The Pleasure Trials // Amphibian Stage // When Rachel and Callie start clinical trials on their new female libido enhancement drug, willing participants come out of the woodwork looking for an internal revolution. Quickly after the first dose, the effectiveness of the medicine is undeniable, but the overwhelming pressure for its success may corrupt the experiment and everyone involved. The Pleasure Trials is an insightful and entertaining examination of women, sexual desire, and the burden of meeting expectations.
