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Check out a goat yoga session 11 a.m.-noon April 6 at the Bedford Public Library. (Courtesy image | Goat Yoga Dallas)
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Need weekend plans? How about sampling new flavors at the Fort Worth Food & Wine Festival or giving a green thumbs up to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s plant sale. Tune into a rock ‘n’ roll history lesson at Amphibian Stage’s production of “Marie and Rosetta” or gather with other community members to remember and celebrate the work of Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta. Alternatively, it might behoove you to consider stretching your muscles with the help of some kids during a session of goat yoga. 

Take a bite out of some of the finest food in townThe Fort Worth Food & Wine Festival is back with a full menu of delicious offerings like a Rise & Dine brunch and the self-explanatory Tacos & Tequila event. A word to the wise: Parking options near the Heart of the Ranch are limited. Save yourself a headache and use a ride sharing app or take the event’s free shuttle from 5600 Clearfork Main St.What: Fort Worth Food & Wine FestivalWhen: Tacos & Tequila 8-10 p.m. April 4          The Main Event 6:30-9 p.m. April 5            Rise & Dine noon-2:30 p.m. April 6            Burgers, Brews & Blues 6:30-9 p.m. April Ring of Fire 2-9 p.m. April 7Where: The Heart of the Ranch            5000 Clearfork Main St.Admission: General admission tickets start at $55 but vary by event. See prices and package options here.Turn a new leaf at the botanic garden’s plant saleMembers get first dibs on annuals, perennials, shrubs and more at an exclusive presale. The general public will have plenty to dig into at two other sale dates. For anyone looking to stock up, the garden recommends you bring your own wagon.What: Fort Worth Botanic Garden plant salesWhen: Members only presale: 2-6:30 p.m. April 4 General public sales: 2-6:30 p.m. April 5 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 6Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden            3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.Admission: Free 

Celebrate the legacies of Cesar Chavez and Delores HuertaLearn the story behind the slogan “Si se puede,” or “Yes we can,” and join the annual celebration of labor and civil rights activists Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta.What: Birthday celebration for Cesar Chavez and Dolores HuertaWhen: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 6Where: 1409 Ellis Ave., Suite 105Admission: Free

Grab a ticket for a lively lesson on “The Grandmother of Rock”Most people recognize the names of rock legends Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and Keith Richards but a smaller group know about the gospel singer and guitarist who inspired them: Sister Rosetta Tharpe. A stage play follows the careers of Tharpe and her protege Marie Knight.What: Stage production of “Marie and Rosetta”When: Show preview: 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 3            8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturday on April 4-6; 11-13; 18-20; 25-27            2 p.m. on Sundays – April 7,14, 21 and 28Where: Amphibian Stage            120 S. Main St.Admission: Prices vary. Tickets start at $6 for preview performance and $15 for most other performances. 

Kid around with goats in this weekend yoga classBring your own mat for this stretching session complete with goats jumping on and around you. Parents can bring their own kids, ages 5 and up, to this yoga class.What: Goat yogaWhen: 11 a.m.-noon April 6Where: Bedford Public Library            2424 Forest Ridge Drive, BedfordAdmission: $20-32. Find more information here.Marcheta Fornoff covers arts and culture for the Fort Worth Report. Reach her at marcheta.fornoff@fortworthreport.org. At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board. Read more about our editorial independence policy here.