Happy Thursday,
Anime played an important role in my childhood. When I was younger, I spent most — if not all — of my afternoons binge-watching episodes of TV shows “Fairy Tail,” “Attack on Titan” and “Dragon Ball Z.” I even attended my fair share of Fan Expo conventions in Dallas.
I’m not as obsessed with anime as I once was, but I’m tuning in to some screenings at the Anime at the Modern Film Festival this weekend.
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, which has hosted the festival since 2012, will showcase five Japanese films to highlight the range of 21st-century anime. Find out more about the movies featured in this year’s lineup below.
Experience the intricate storytelling of anime on the silver screen
The anime films included in this year’s festival are “Millennium Actress,” “A Silent Voice,” “The Colors Within,” “Ghost Cat Anzu,” and “The Place Promised in Our Early Days.”
What: Anime at the Modern Film Festival 2025
When: 7 p.m. Aug. 22; 1 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Aug. 23; 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m. Aug. 24
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth
Admission: $7-$10 per screening; $45 for weekend pass
Explore Near Southside’s myriad venues for art
Community lovers and art patrons are invited to explore several art galleries and local businesses in south Fort Worth. Participating venues include South Barbershop, Hao’s Grocery & Café and the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.
What: Third Thursday Art Walk
When: 6-8 p.m. Aug. 21
Where: South Main Village, Near Southside Fort Worth
Admission: Free
Boot up for the biggest country music hits of the ’90s
The tribute band will perform hits from Garth Brooks, George Strait, Tim McGraw, Shania Twain and The Chicks. The traveling show was started in 2012 by a group of friends in Dallas.
What: Straight Tequila Night – The Original Tribute to ’90s Country
When: 9 p.m. Aug. 23
Where: Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall, 122 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth
Admission: $35
Twist and shout to a tribute concert of the Beatles greatest hits
Step back in time to experience the magic of the Fab Four as a tribute band journeys through their musical catalog. The show will feature authentic costumes and vintage instruments.
What: Hard Night’s Day: A Tribute to The Beatles
When: 3 p.m., 7 p.m. Aug. 23
Where: Palace Arts Theatre, 300 S. Main St., Grapevine
Admission: $44
Start your week with some relaxing sound waves under the stars
Se7en Waves Sound Vibes is offering a sound bath — no towels needed — to help rejuvenate you before your workweek starts. The sounds of singing bowls, gongs, chimes, drums and other instruments will fill the theater and refresh your spirit.
What: Sound Bath Under the Stars
When: 6 p.m. Aug. 24
Where: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St., Fort Worth
Admission: $30
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David Moreno is the arts and culture reporter for the Fort Worth Report. Contact him at david.moreno@fortworthreport.org or @davidmreports.
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