Weekend Worthy: Revel in Native American artistry at Southside Fort Worth festival

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Happy Thursday,

Several Native American artists from across the country are coming to Fort Worth’s Near Southside to share their stories and you’re invited to listen. 

Amphibian Stage’s annual SparkFest celebration makes its return June 13-22 to shine a light on Indigenous communities through theater, live music, storytelling and poetry events. The festival featured three new plays, all written and performed by Native American artists, as well as an Indigenous market across the street at the South Main Micro Park.

Last year’s festival focused on amplifying Asian American and Pacific Islander artists. You can read more about it here. 

What SparkFest event are you looking forward to attending? Let me know by contacting me at david.moreno@fortworthreport.org. 

Celebrate Native American artists across a vibrant array of events

This year’s SparkFest kicks off with a blessing from local elder Leslie Thunderhawk. The festival will return for its second week of festivities June 17. Click here to see the complete schedule. Single-day tickets range from $12-$30 to ensure accessibility. 

What: SparkFest ’25

When: SparkFest Opening Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. June 13; Indigenous Arts Market at 4 p.m. June 14; North Star, The Magic of Stillness at 4:30 p.m. June 14; Seeing Red: An Angry Indigenous Perspective on Life in America at 6 p.m. June 14

Where: Amphibian Stage, 120 S. Main St., Fort Worth

Admission: $12-$120

‘Bring Da Ruckus’ an iconic hip-hop group embarks on their final tour

The show will celebrate the depth of Wu-Tang’s deep catalogue with songs that have never been performed live and those major hits that made them famous.

What: Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber with Run The Jewels

When: 8 p.m. June 13

Where: Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth

Admission: $101-$317.50

Take a curated journey through Fort Worth’s Black-owned galleries, museums

The guided tour will take guests on multiple stops to learn more about Kinfolk House, the Lenora Rolla Heritage Center, Tubman Gallery, Caravan of Dreams, 400H Gallery and the East Rosedale Monument Project.

What: June Art Tooth Bus

When: 1-6 p.m. June 14

Where: Hotel Dryce, 3621 Byers Ave., Fort Worth

Admission: $30

Clack your fan as some of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ biggest stars take to the stage

The fourth annual celebration features performances from Trixie Mattel, Nymphia Wind, Ra’Jah O’Hara and Ginger Minj alongside American country singer Brooke Eden. 

What: Arlington Pride 2025

When: 5-11 p.m. June 14 

Where: Levitt Pavilion, 100 W. Abram St., Arlington 

Admission: Free

Paddle the river with that special paternal figure in your life

Try out a canoe along the Trinity River to make a splash on Father’s Day. No registration is needed, but it is first come-first serve. The event is cash only.

What: Father’s Day Canoe Fest

When: 9 a.m. June 15

Where: Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, Fort Worth

Admission: $5

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David Moreno is the arts and culture reporter for the Fort Worth Report. Contact him at david.moreno@fortworthreport.org or @davidmreports.

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