Weekend Worthy: Rise with community at Historic Southside festival

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Happy Thursday,

One of Fort Worth’s neighborhoods is uplifting its residents with the return of a beloved community event. 

Phoenix Festival in the Historic Southside returns for its fourth year this Saturday to provide attendees with resources including health care screenings, fitness sessions and complimentary household items. 

The festival is organized by Braver Together, a nonprofit working to improve health outcomes in the 76104 ZIP code, where life expectancy is among the lowest in Texas.

The festival is inspired by a community on the rise, not through flames, but “through a collective pursuit of prosperity,” event organizers said.

Immerse in community festival aimed at providing resources

Braver Together will provide local farm produce and artisans alongside college and career counseling services. The nonprofit focuses on revitalizing the 76104 ZIP code.

What: Phoenix Festival

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8

Where: Evans Plaza, 1050 Evans Ave., Fort Worth

Admission: Free

Jam out to performances by established, up-and-coming songwriters

The four-day festival is back for its second year of supporting local music. More than 60 North Texas musicians will take to the stage. Click here to scroll through the lineup.

What: Fort Worth Songwriter Festival

When: 5-9 p.m. Nov. 6; 3:30-9 p.m. Nov. 7; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 8-9

Where: Southside Preservation Hall, 1519 Lipscomb St., Fort Worth

Admission: $12-$92

Sing along to rising stars of country music

Enjoy three days of free, nonstop live country music, performances and artist autographs. The festival leads up to the Texas Country Music Awards Show at Billy Bob’s Texas on Nov. 9, which requires tickets.

What: Texas Country Music Weekend

When: 1-6 p.m. Nov. 7; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8; noon Nov. 9

Where: Exchange Main Stage, 131 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth

Admission: Free

Watch undefeated champion defend title in the ring

Undefeated WBC interim champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. fights to defend the super welterweight title from Erickson “The Hammer” Lubin. WBC, also known as World Boxing Council, is one of four major sanctioning bodies in professional boxing.

What: Golden Boy: Ortiz vs. Lubin

When: 7 p.m. Nov. 8

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

Admission: $52-$1,200

Immerse children in educational fun at park festival

Families are invited to a day of fun focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Enjoy appearances by PBS Kids characters Nature Cat and Xavier Riddle as well as dance lessons from Texas Ballet Theater.

What: KERA Fall Kids Fest 2025

When: 1-4 p.m. Nov. 9

Where: Trinity Park, 2001 University Drive, Fort Worth

Admission: Free

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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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