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Happy Thursday, What does a healthy arts ecosystem need?This is a question that I visit frequently in my reporting, and it’s something that I know a lot of you are curious about, too.I hear that feedback most frequently when there is another live music venue, theater or gallery that closes up shop.Keeping the arts scene healthy requires proactive thinking. This weekend, The Pool is offering residents the opportunity to come together and share those ideas — and potential solutions — from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 31.The community brainstorming event is part of a new exhibition titled “Eureka!” which is based on fostering ideas rather than viewing completed works.Let us know if there are any ideas worth exploring in the Report.Let’s get creativeShare your ideas on making the Fort Worth arts scene strongerWhat: Eureka! Community brainstorming sessionWhen: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Aug. 31Where: The Pool, 1801 8th Ave., Fort WorthAdmission: FreeLace up for Pouring Glory’s Music Miles and Beer Smiles social run Organizers created this event to encourage participants to be active, give back to the community by supporting local music and have fun.What: Pouring Glory’s social runWhen: 8 a.m. Aug. 31Where: Pouring Glory, 131 Bryan Ave., Fort WorthAdmission: $24-$45Shake (or stir) up date nightGrab your significant other and head to this mixology class. Still on the market? Thompson’s offers classes for singles too!What: Date night mixologyWhen: 7-8 p.m. Aug. 31Where: Thompson’s Bookstore, 900 Houston St., Fort WorthAdmission: $210 per coupleCam Bertrand wants you to laugh at himAfter racking up 70 million views online for his special “Sophisticated Ignorance,” the comedian will do his best to make you laugh in person.What: Cam Bertrand: Live in Fort WorthWhen: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Aug. 30-31Where: Big Laugh Comedy ClubAdmission: $20-$25Turn back time with The Drifters Take in an evening of music with the rock band that has been making music for 50 years and has no plans to stop.What: The Drifters with Gabby & The ByrdsWhen: 7 p.m. Aug. 31Where: Levitt Pavilion Arlington, 100 W. Abram St., ArlingtonAdmission: FreeThanks for reading! Want to share an idea? Send us an email and let us know how you fill your downtime. Be sure to include selfies of the fun, too.Until next time,Marcheta FornoffArts & Culture Editor, Fort Worth Report