Happy Thursday,
As a kid, I was quite obsessed with using Lego bricks to build whatever my imagination came up with. I created my fair share of villain lairs and castles for “my heroes” to hide in.
Now that I’m older, my love for the blocks has shifted to building adult sets — flowers, succulents and bonsai trees. Still, I’m no master.
If you want to explore creations from a real Lego artist, head to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden starting tomorrow for a display of 40 unique sculptures from Sean Kenney. The New York-based artist used thousands of bricks to create wildlife pieces, including a fox, bear and turtle.
The Lego sculptures will be spread throughout the garden, so keep an eye out for the artworks.
Take close look at Lego sculptures placed throughout botanic garden
The artist used more than 800,000 bricks for the sculptures. Visitors that wear soccer jerseys throughout June and July receive half off admission.
What: “Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! Made with LEGO Bricks”
When: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily starting May 22 through Sept. 7
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.
Admission: $8-$15
Discover middle schoolers’ creative talents in joint exhibition
More than 80 students from J. Martin Jacquet Middle School created self-portraits inspired by famous Black artists for the community exhibition. The show is on view through June 20.
What: “A Tree Grows in Stop 6”
When: Noon-6 p.m. May 22, 23
Where: Tubman Gallery, 6613 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth
Admission: Free
Giddy up for high-stakes Western action at rodeo championship
The event kicks off with qualifier rounds on Friday that determine who advances to the finals the following day. Rodeo athletes compete for the coveted $1 million bonus.
What: The American Rodeo Championship Weekend
When: 7:30 p.m. May 22; 12:30 p.m. May 23
Where: Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Drive, Arlington
Admission: $38-$209
Jam out to the voices that make up Arlington at free music festival
The festival, deemed “Arlington’s biggest block party” returns for three nights of performances. Headliners include Martha & The Vandellas, Wade Bowen and Marcos Orozco.
What: DreamFest
When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. May 22; 6-9:30 p.m. May 23; 7:30-9:30 p.m. May 24
Where: Levitt Pavilion, 100 W. Abram St., Arlington
Admission: Free
Shop booths of vintage toy vendors at retro convention
Have you been on the search for a specific vintage item? You’ll be able to search bins from more than 150 vendors selling video games and art. There will also be a cosplay contest with cash prizes.
What: Retropalooza XII
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 23, 24
Where: Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth
Admission: $18-$70
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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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