Happy Thursday,
With spring only two weeks away, are you ready to take flight?
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s beloved butterflies exhibition is back, bringing families face-to-face with native and exotic species from around the globe. I haven’t visited the conservatory before, so I think this year I’ll seize my chance.
If butterflies aren’t your favorite fluttering friends, what about bumblebees? The Cliburn is bringing its classical music to the botanic garden for a bee-themed show at 11:30 a.m. March 15. You can find tickets to that performance here.
Fly like a butterfly, don’t sting like a bee as knockout exhibition returns
Visitors have the chance to see a diverse collection of butterflies from North and South America, Africa and Asia. The eye candy is compelling, but visitors must restrain from touching the butterflies as it shortens their lifespan.
What: Butterflies in the Garden – Spring is in the Air
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily through April 30
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth
Admission: $0-$12
Learn about Lebron James’ rise and love for basketball in new play
Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph wrote about his two-decade friendship with the NBA legend. The play, which runs through March 28, explores the highs and lows of a sports dynasty.
What: “King James”
When: 7:30 p.m. March 5; 8 p.m. March 6; 3 p.m., 8 p.m. March 7
Where: Circle Theatre, 230 W. 4th St., Fort Worth
Admission: $40-$45
Support Texas musicians at Fort Worth concert
Local singer Matthew McNeal and Austin-based country trio Next of Kin will perform at the west Fort Worth venue. The event is for ages 21 and up.
What: Matthew McNeal and Next of Kin
When: 8 p.m. March 6
Where: The Post, 2736 W. 6th St., Fort Worth
Admission: $19-$56
Acclaimed modern artist brings his largest exhibition to Cultural District
Nearly 90 works from Rashid Johnson make their way to the Modern, including black soap paintings, sculptures and videos. The Black artist is known for exploring themes of history, masculinity, parenthood and self-care. The show is on view through Sept. 27.
What: “Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers”
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 8
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth
Admission: $10-$16; Free on Fridays
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David Moreno is the arts and culture reporter for the Fort Worth Report. Contact him at david.moreno@fortworthreport.org or @davidmreports.
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