The slate of events in and around Fort Worth will get a little nostalgic this weekend, with a handful featuring the return of things that hit their peak of popularity long ago. Choices include four concerts, screenings of a classic film, four comedians, a celebration of the cowboy, and the final days of an art exhibition.

Below are the best ways to spend your free time this weekend. If you want more options, check out the calendar for an even longer list of the city’s best events.

Photo by Tayo Kuku Jr.

Keyshia Cole will perform at Dickies Arena on July 26.

Thursday, July 24

Slade Coulter in concert
Singer/songwriter Slade Coulter is a rising Texas country music star. Originally from the small town of Jayton, Texas, he’s now based out of Lubbock. He combines his small town up-bringing with classic rock inspired sounds. He’ll play at Billy Bob’s Texas in support of his 2024 album, Something to Say.

Friday, July 25

Magnolia at the Modern: Shall We Dance?
Shohei Sugiyama (Koji Yakusho) seems to have it all: a high-paying job as an accountant, a beautiful home, a caring wife, and a doting daughter he loves dearly. However, he feels something is missing in his life. One day while commuting on the train, he spots a beautiful woman (Tamiyo Kusakari) staring wistfully out a window and eventually decides to find her. His search leads him head-first into the world of competitive ballroom dancing. This 4K restoration of the classic 1996 film is available uncut for the first time in North America. There will be six screenings through Sunday at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.

Big Laugh Comedy Club presents Rich Vos
Rich Vos has four specials on Comedy Central and over 100 television appearances. He has been seen on HBO, HBO Max, Netflix, Showtime and Starz. Vos also produced and starred in the documentary Women Aren’t Funny and appeared in Judd Apatow’s King of Staten Island. He’s a two-time writer for the Academy Awards. He’ll perform at Big Laugh Comedy Club four times through Saturday.

Hyena’s presents The Magic of Eric Eaton
Comedy magician Eric Eaton has been seen on the TV show Masters of Illusion and live on stages all around the country. His adults-only features his unique blend of quick-wit comedy and astonishing magic. He’ll perform twice on Friday at Hyena’s Comedy Nightclub.

Improv Arlington presents Jess Hilarious
Jess Hilarious is an accomplished stand-up comedian who is best known for her appearances on season 9 of MTV’s Wild ‘N Out, as well as various shows on VH1, BET, and more. She has opened for comedy legends such as Martin Lawrence, Rickey Smiley, and Bruce Bruce. She’ll perform five times through Sunday at Improv Arlington.

Jake Worthington in concert
Like a lot of singers in the 21st century, country singer Jake Worthington is an alumnus of a reality music competition. Worthington appeared on the sixth season of The Voice in 2014, but despite placing second to Josh Kaufman, he didn’t release his first official album until 2023, which featured the hit single, “State You Left Me In.” He’ll play at Billy Bob’s Texas.

Saturday, July 26

National Day of the American Cowboy
The National Day of the American Cowboy celebrates the history and heritage of the American cowboy. Activities include a Cowboy Celebration parade, matinee rodeo, Old West comedy gunfight shows, a fiddlers showcase, cow milking, live music, cowboy poetry, armadillo races, and more. Taking place in the Fort Worth Stockyards, visitors can also witness Riscky’s BBQ’s 19th Annual Rib-Eating Competition.

Hyena’s presents Tom Arnold
As a writer, producer, and actor, Tom Arnold has established himself to both television and film audiences worldwide. Never scripted, Arnold pokes fun at his Midwest past, marital follies, and absurd Hollywood stories. Just like his past film and television comedy work, he is a ball of chaos and charisma on stage. He’ll perform twice on Saturday at Hyena’s Comedy Nightclub.

Keyshia Cole in concert
R&B/hip hop singer Keyshia Cole comes to Fort Worth as part of The Way It Is 20th Anniversary Tour, celebrating the milestone anniversary of Cole’s 2005 debut album, which immediately put her at the top of the R&B genre. It was the first of six straight top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 for the singer. Her most recent release was 11:11 Reset in 2017. She’ll perform at Dickies Arena.

Deep Blue Something in concert
If you were close to college-aged in the mid-1990s in Dallas-Fort Worth, you definitely knew the Denton band Deep Blue Something. They became a one-hit wonder thanks to the song “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” off their 1994 album, Home. Two subsequent albums failed to recreate that magic, but after 24 years, they’re finally back with a fifth album, Lunar Phase. They’ll play at Billy Bob’s Texas.

Sunday, July 27

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents Aubrey Williams and Frank Bowling: “Feeling Color” closing day
Sunday will be the final day to view the exhibit “Feeling Color” at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, which highlights the works of artists Aubrey Williams and Frank Bowling. Organized by the Modern and Curator María Elena Ortiz, it celebrates the work of these two artists and their contributions to the story of abstract painting in the late 20th century. The exhibition puts both artists in conversation, illustrating Williams’ powerful commitment to investigating abstract forms and Bowling’s painterly and experimental approach.