Five musical events happening in Fort Worth, Arlington to head into the weekend
Live music is back in Fort Worth and Arlington a week after a winter storm left roads icy and forced event cancellations. Head into the weekend with these local performances:
Second Thursdays at the Carter: Sips & Stories
When: Thursday, Feb. 10, 5-8 p.m.
Where: Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth
Cost: Free
Listen to local artists at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art’s second Thursday event “Sips & Stories.” The band Sam the Lion, a “compendium of the best of Texas music” will host an open mic and perform their original songs during this free event.
Ricky Nelson Remembered
When: Thursday, Feb. 10, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Arlington Music Hall, 224 N Center St., Arlington
Cost: Starting at $19
Tickets: eventbrite.com
Rock band singers Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, twin sons of Rock’n’Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Nelson and grandsons of ‘50s TV icons Ozzie & Harriet Nelson, will perform in remembrance of their father. Tickets can be purchased on eventbrite.com under the event name “Ricky Nelson Remembered Starring Matthew & Gunnar Nelson.”
Stockyard Armadillo Friday concerts
When: Friday, Feb. 11, 3-6 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.
Where: Stockyard Armadillo, 120 W Exchange Ave., Fort Worth
Kick off the weekend with two performances at the Stockyard Armadillo, which has live music weekly. Singer and guitarist Zack Baker will perform from 3-6 p.m. and Erick Willis and Zach Nytomt will perform from 6-9 p.m.
Lucia Micarelli
When: Saturday, Feb. 12, 8-10 p.m.
Where: Arlington Music Hall, 224 N Center St., Arlington
Cost: Starting at $29
Tickets: eventbrite.com
Classical musician Lucia Micarelli is both a violinist and vocalist. Micarelli was in the HBO drama series “Treme” and has been featured on PBS. Tickets can be purchased on eventbrite.com.
Matilda the Musical
Remaining days: Thursday, Feb, 10 - Sunday, Feb. 13
Where: Casa Manana Theater, 3101 W Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth
Cost: Starting at $29
Tickets: ticketmaster.com
Matilda the Musical is a two and a half hour performance that highlights the imagination of childhood. See this Tony Award winning musical before it wraps up in Fort Worth on Sunday. Visit casamanana.org for dates, times and to purchase tickets.
