Happy Thursday, <\/p>\n
I\u2019ve always enjoyed a good horror book. The collection I\u2019ve built since I was a teenager includes classics like Stephen King\u2019s \u201cMisery,\u201d while still making space for more modern suspenseful books like Silvia Moreno-Garcia\u2019s \u201cMexican Gothic.\u201d To this day, I\u2019m always on the lookout for scary reads.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If you also love eerie novels, then find your next page-turner at the second annual Horror Book Fest in Grapevine. The event, hosted by independent store Talking Animals Books, brings together authors and horror fanatics. Find activities you can sink your teeth into below.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Also, my colleague Marissa Greene and I recently dove into the history and future of the Rildia Bee O\u2019Bryan Cliburn Organ<\/a> as it celebrates 30 years at Broadway Baptist Church. Don\u2019t miss the organ\u2019s next performance this weekend alongside the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. The thousands of pipes can strike some bone rattling \u2014 and equally mesmerizing \u2014 chords.<\/p>\n Find your next frightful read at return of Grapevine book fest\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n The festival kicks off with a panel featuring horror writers Katie Bernet, Chelsea Conradt, Shaun Hamill and C.L. Montblanc. Saturday and Sunday features authors and vendors, flash tattoos and specialty drinks at the coffee bar. Saturday night is horror open mic, so share ghost stories or your own horrorific short story.<\/p>\n What: Horror Book Fest 2.0<\/p>\n When: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 16; noon-9 p.m. Oct. 17; noon-6 p.m. Oct. 18<\/p>\n Where: Talking Animals Books, 909 S. Main St., Grapevine<\/p>\n Admission: Free to attend vendor market; $6.66<\/a> for author panel<\/p>\n Watch political play about CIA operation that reshaped Iran<\/a><\/p>\n The dark comedy thriller from Iranian-American playwright Habib Yazdi dives into the United States and Britain\u2019s 1953 operation that overthrew Iran\u2019s democratically elected prime minister.<\/p>\n What: AJAX<\/p>\n When: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15; 8 p.m. Oct. 16, 17; 2 p.m. Oct. 18<\/p>\n Where: Amphibian Stage, 120 S. Main St., Fort Worth<\/p>\n Admission: $5-$60<\/a><\/p>\n Listen to grandiose music from the largest organ in Texas<\/a><\/p>\n The Rildia Bee O\u2019Bryan Cliburn Organ has roughly 10,615 pipes and is pulling out the stops to celebrate its 30th anniversary at the Near Southside church. The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra will perform in tandem with the instrument.<\/p>\n What: Organ & Orchestra: Symphonic Power Meets Organ Brilliance<\/p>\n When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 16<\/p>\n Where: Broadway Baptist Church, 305 W. Broadway Ave., Fort Worth<\/p>\n Admission: Free<\/a><\/p>\n Shop self-published booklets, pamphlets by local artists<\/a><\/p>\n The festival will bring together zine artists, short films, art workshops, community speakers and an after party with local bands. Near Southside\u2019s Ostara Coffee will raffle a free matcha drink.<\/p>\n What: Fort Worth Zine Fest 2026<\/p>\n When: Noon-6 p.m. Oct. 17<\/p>\n Where: Southside Preservation Hall, 1519 Lipscomb St., Fort Worth<\/p>\n Admission: Free<\/a><\/p>\n Celebrate Latin cultures while strolling through Fort Worth garden<\/a><\/p>\n The botanic garden celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with mariachi and folkl\u00f3rico performances, a quincea\u00f1era runway show, and short performances for children by Fort Worth Opera.<\/p>\n What: \u00a1Celebramos! Fiesta de Cultura Viva<\/p>\n When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 18<\/p>\n Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden, Fort Worth<\/p>\n Admission: $4-$15<\/a>; free for children under 2, garden members<\/p>\n Thanks for reading! Do you have a Weekend Worthy event? Add it to our\u00a0community calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n David Moreno is the arts and culture reporter for the Fort Worth Report. Contact him at\u00a0david.moreno@fortworthreport.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n