TGIF!<\/p>\n
Whether it\u2019s finding an item that was made just for you, listening to your favorite local saxophonist\u2019s tune rolling through the street, smelling the mixed savory scents from food trucks or drinking an ice cold ladle of agua fresca, all those experiences make my perfect sunny day at a market. If any of that sounds enticing, then this is your weekend.<\/p>\n
On Friday night, strap on your boots and make your way to Downtown Arlington for Tejano Night Mercado \u2014 a small business market and concert \u2014 to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month. The night will be a celebration of culture through music, food and shopping with over 50 vendors ranging from custom cowboy hat makers to Mexican food cooks. If you stop by, you will see me with tacos in hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If your mouth isn\u2019t watering yet, the Cowboys Carne Asada experience is coming to Miller LiteHouse outside of AT&T Stadium on Saturday. Starting at 2 p.m. local food trucks and musical performances will be available for families, friends and Cowboys fans alike.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re feeling a little more artsy, Downtown Arlington will be flooded with color, music and a range of flavors at the West Main Arts Festival. Local bands, talented visual artists, food trucks and interactive art zones will be there for you to show off your inner Picasso.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After the festival, the Levitt Pavilion lawn will have some local sound with the electric Blue Tongue and \u2014 full disclosure \u2014 my cousin\u2019s band, the Patrick Pombuena Community Orchestra. Not to play favorites, but you\u2019ll love the saxophonist!<\/p>\n
Whatever you decide to do, let us know what you\u2019re up to. Have a great weekend, and see you next week!<\/p>\n
In the Entertainment District:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Saddle up and stop by the Cowboys Carne Asada<\/a><\/p>\n What: Cowboys Carne Asada<\/p>\n When: 2-10 p.m. Sept. 19<\/p>\n Where: Miller LiteHouse outside AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way<\/p>\n Admission: Starting at $25<\/a><\/p>\n Hold on to your lederhosen and grab a beer at Six Flags\u2019 Oktoberfest<\/a>.<\/p>\n What: Oktoberfest Festival<\/p>\n When: Noon-11 p.m. Saturdays, noon-10 p.m. Sundays from Sept. 19-Nov. 1<\/p>\n Where: Six Flags Over Texas, 2201 Road to Six Flags<\/p>\n Admission: Starting at $39<\/a><\/p>\n Going downtown:\u00a0<\/p>\n Boot up for the Tejano Night Mercado.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n What: Tejano Night Mercado \u2014 themed small business night market<\/p>\n When: 6-10 p.m. Sept. 18\u00a0<\/p>\n Where: Abram in Downtown Arlington, 101 W. Abram St.<\/p>\n Admission: Free<\/p>\n Don\u2019t miss Arlington bursting into color, sound and flavor.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n What: 10th Annual West Main Arts Festival<\/p>\n When: Noon-6 p.m. Sept. 19\u00a0<\/p>\n Where: West Main in Downtown Arlington, 201 W. Main St.<\/p>\n Admission: Free<\/p>\n End your Saturday night with some local music<\/a>.<\/p>\n What: Blue Tongue, Patrick Pombuena Community Orchestra and Levitt Youth Spotlight<\/p>\n When: 7:10 p.m. Sept. 19\u00a0<\/p>\n Where: Levitt Pavilion, 100 W. Abram St.<\/p>\n Admission: Free<\/p>\n Have a slow Saturday morning at Sanford House with brunch and yoga.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n What: Brunch & Yoga at Sanford House<\/p>\n When: 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 19<\/p>\n Where: The Sanford House, 506 N. Center St.<\/p>\n Admission: Starting at $23.18<\/a><\/p>\n Mica Magday is a reporting fellow for the ArlingtonFort Worth Report. Contact her at mica.magday@fortworthreport.org.\u00a0<\/p>\n