Friday

112th Southwestern Exposition and Live Stock Show (Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum)

For 112 years, Fort Worth has lived up to its motto as “Where the West Begins” during the annual rodeo and stock show. Cowboys and cowgirls from countries as far as Wales and Australia compete for rodeo stardom in Fort Worth.

Groups ranging from the Junior League of Fort Worth to the U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co. work together to make this an experience all ages can enjoy. Barbecue and cold beer abound in this western way of life. Nacho Stand #6 has some of the more dynamite refreshments the rodeo has to offer.

Saturday

Showdown Saloon: 4907 Camp Bowie Blvd (Next to Kincaid’s)

The doors may not swing open and Billy the Kid will not be polishing his revolver, but this is one bar in Fort Worth where strangers are always welcome. And unlike some pubs throughout the city, purple and white dominates the walls rather than the out-of-town colors of the University of Texas and Texas A&M.

Grab a beer, talk to some of the regulars. Some of the barflies have made sure to extend a friendly arm to a newcomer in the ranks. Wednesdays are TCU Alumni nights, so bring some of the old guard out for a round. 21-and-up only.

Sunday

6th Street Live: 2736 W. Sixth St.

By the time Sunday rolls around, all that most people want is a chance to unwind. In the case of 6th Street Live, some ambient light and jazz music lend a remedy for a case of the Monday blues. Sit back and enjoy the show. These entertainers play for tips and there is never any cover.

Don’t get too drunk-some of the house musicians can be found professing here at TCU during the week.

18-and-up welcome.