Evan Zimmerman
Between fitness, funny girls and furry friends, there's plenty to do around the area this weekend if you're looking for a fun community outing.
AUG. 6-18 | MUSIC HALL AT FAIR PARK
Fanny Brice is by far the greatest star, and you’ll know it when you see “Funny Girl!” Based on the original Broadway show starring Barbara Streisand, this sensational revival will dazzle audiences with its irresistible charm and iconic musical score that earned its place in the Grammy Hall of Fame. With classic songs including “People,” “You Are Woman, I Am Man” and “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” this love letter to musical theater shines brighter than the brightest lights on Broadway.
AUG. 8-11 | DICKIES ARENA
The world’s most intense CrossFit competition is coming to Fort Worth this fall. Previously held in Wisconsin, the 18th CrossFit Games is an athletic competition where participants test their limits across a series of strongman, road cycling, weightlifting and gymnastics events. While over 300,000 athletes sign up across multiple divisions, only 40 of the top male and female competitors will move on to see who is the fittest on Earth. Come to the 2024 CrossFit Games and see who will take home the title.
AUG. 10 | SOUTHLAKE
The animal foster care nonprofit Sasha's Pals is celebrating 1,000 adoptions and inviting everyone to join their open house this weekend. Previous fosters and adopters are especially welcome to join the festivities and commemorate this incredible milestone. Attendees and their dogs can enjoy cookies and dog treats while meeting other pet owners during this incredible celebration of Sasha's Pals impact on the local community.
SOUTHLAKE KIWANIS BACK-TO-SCHOOL KICKOFF
AUG. 11 | TROPHY CLUB
Stop by Southlake Kiwanis' meet-and-greet and learn about how they aim to improve their communities one child at a time. Say goodbye to summer and hello to school as the club enjoys food, games and fun activities all of their members can enjoy. With a variety of community service and leadership opportunities, you'll have a blast seeing how Southlake Kiwanis makes a difference and will want to discover how you can too.
AUG. 15-30 | DALLAS
Few things are as tranquil as an elegant evening of music alongside a beautifully lit candle backdrop. Luckily, music lovers have both of these things to look forward to with these candlelight concerts. For the month of August, classically trained musicians will be playing covers from some of this generation’s biggest artists, including Adele, Fleetwood Mac, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Beyonce. Whether you come for the soulful sounds or the serene scenery, you will experience music in a whole new light.