DALLAS — Are you mourning the end of the Olympics before it’s even over? Try focusing on the United States’ leading medal count instead.
If that’s not enough to keep you preoccupied, there’s plenty of events in DFW to keep you entertained.
Catch a Studio Ghibli movie at a museum in Fort Worth, test your own athletic abilities at the Sandy Pickle Beer Olympics and enjoy the Fort Worth Soul Food Festival.
Here’s a look at what is happening this weekend.
Friday, Aug. 9
“Masterpieces From Studio Ghibli” is the Modern Art Museum’s newest film festival. This weekend will showcase six Ghibli movies and one pre-Ghibli movie from the same animators who founded the acclaimed studio.
The festival’s highlight is “The Boy and the Heron,” which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film.
All film screenings will be hosted in the Modern’s auditorium. Each one will be introduced by Dr. Marc Hairston, a research scientist at the University of Texas at Dallas. It is a film festival at a museum, after all, you can’t walk in without learning something.
Tickets are $10. A full list of movie screenings can be found here.
Other events:
- Go for the Gold Skate Day at the Galleria (Dallas)
- The Usual Artspects Art Market at Meow Wolf (Grapevine)
- CityLine Summer Night Market (Richardson)
- Back 2 School Bash at The Rail (Fort Worth)
- Heather McDonald: The Juicy Scoop Experience (Dallas, 16+)
- Jordan Davis: Damn Good Time World Tour (Irving)
- Movies on the Lawn: Super Mario Bros. Movie (Dallas)
- Film Friday at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel – Dirty Dancing (Dallas)
- Emo Nite Presents: Camp Emo Nite (Dallas, 18+)
Saturday, Aug. 10
Go for the gold this weekend at the Sandy Pickle Beer Olympics!
Each team of two players is assigned a country to represent in the competition. The 64 teams compete in classic beerfest games like beer pong, flip cup and more.
As the festivities commence, participants and supporters alike can also enjoy live music and side games.
Check-in for competitors begins at 11 a.m. and the opening ceremony starts at noon. You must be 21+ to compete in the Beer Olympics but friends and family are welcome to cheer on and join the party.
Other events:
- Trek 100 Texas Pre-Ride (Fort Worth)
- Second Annual Back to School Bash at the Arlington Public Library (Arlington)
- Empress Education Mini S.T.E.M. Camp (Fort Worth, grades K-5)
- Little Designers in The District: Back to School Backpack Charms (Frisco)
- Court Masters Basketball Tournament (Dallas)
- Lowrider Dallas Super Show (Dallas)
- Cirque du SKZ: Circus-Themed Stray Kids Fan Convention Event (Lewisville)
- Cornhole Tournament at The Brewery (Dallas)
- Sebastian Maniscalco: It Ain’t Right Tour (Dallas)
- Girly Pop Hours: Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Renee Rapp and more! (Dallas, 18+)
Sunday, Aug. 11
Celebrate soul food this weekend with over 20 food vendors from Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas and more.
This year’s Fort Worth Soul Food Festival will feature everything from oxtails, to fried chicken, to funnel cake and more. There will be vegan and keto options available as well.
Going to a soul food festival but not feeling hungry? There will be plenty of other small business vendors selling accessories, jewelry and health products. Live music and dance performances are also scheduled throughout the event.
Doors open at noon and the event runs until 4 p.m. The 10 winners of the $200 prize money will be announced by 2 p.m. through email.
Tickets cost $5 but will increase to $10 closer to the event.
Other events:
- Group Hike: Oak Cliff Nature Preserve (Dallas)
- Yogarita at Le Meridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh (Dallas)
- Fort Worth Community Market (Fort Worth)
- Battlebot Design Challenge at the Dallas Museum of Art (Dallas, 13+)
- Cassaro Winery True Crime and Wine S1E1: The Eyeball Killer (Ovilla)
- Moonfire Night Market Small Business Pop-Up (Dallas)
- The Gaslight Anthem: History Books Tour (Dallas)
- Bolero Fest Dallas 2024 (Arlington)
- 2024 CrossFit Games After Party at Billy Bob’s Texas (Fort Worth, 18+)
