The Southlake Library hosts an event featuring music and dances from different parts of Africa. The event also emphasizes how music is used as a form of communication. Attendees will get to make a handmade instrument. 2-3 p.m. Free. 1400 Main St., Southlake. 817-748-8242. https://bit.ly/3MADc5o
July 9: Dance to some music
The five-piece, Fort Worth-based band Chasing Texas will perform Texas country, classic country, blues, classic rock and dance music at the Grapevine Public Library. 2-3 p.m. Free. 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine. 817-410-3400. https://bit.ly/3H9cKhR
July 9 through Aug. 20: Visit Quanah Parker exhibit at town hall
A Quanah Parker photo exhibit “One Man, Two Worlds” will be on display in the Southlake Town Hall lobby. Hosted by the Southlake Historical Society, the exhibit includes photos of Cynthia Ann Parker and her Comanche son Quanah. A reception will be from 4-6 p.m. July 24 at Town Hall and feature Quanah’s great-great-grandson Lance Tahmahkera, who will share stories. Exhibit hours are Mon.-Thu. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and closed Sun. Free (reception and exhibit). Southlake Town Hall, 1400 Main St., Southlake. www.southlakehistory.org
July 13 through Dec. 28: Ride a bike, get a brew
Bicyclists meet every Wednesday evening to explore some of Grapevine’s trails on this social road ride hosted by Hop & Sting Brewing Company. After the ride, attendees will head back to the brewery for a beer. A portion of draft beer sales goes toward local cycling groups Grapevine Chain Gang Group Ride and Mad Duck Racing. 6 p.m. Free (admission). Hop & Sting Brewing Company, 906 Jean St., Grapevine. https://bit.ly/3NRfLpE
July 21: See a magic show
John O’Bryant’s “Reading Magic Show” is making a stop at the Colleyville Library. O’Bryant, a comic magician, encourages students to read as his shows incorporate illusions, music, storytelling, props and giveaways. Registration is not required. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. 110 Main St., Colleyville. 817-503-1150. https://bit.ly/3NC4Ks9
July 23: See a Neil Diamond tribute concert
Rob Garrett, who won the Male Musical Tribute Artist of the Year award in Las Vegas in 2008, performs a Neil Diamond tribute show at the Palace Arts Center. Known as the “King of Diamonds,” Garrett has performed internationally. 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m. $38. 300 Main St., Grapevine. https://bit.ly/3NFsc87
July 29: Check out MasterWorks Concert Series
The final event of the Southlake MasterWorks Concert Series features country music band Empty Pockets and is hosted by the Southlake Library. Presented by the city of Southlake and the Arts Council Northeast, this event invites music lovers of all ages to attend the show. Lawn chairs and coolers are welcomed, and bug spray is recommended. 7 p.m. Free (admission). 1400 Southlake Blvd., Southlake. 817-748-8652. www.visitsouthlaketexas.com/410/MasterWorks
July 30: Watch a Dallas Legion game
Professional ultimate frisbee teams the Dallas Legion and the Tampa Bay Cannons will face off at Colleyville Middle School in the final home game of the Dallas Legion’s regular season. The Dallas legion is part of the American Ultimate Disc League, competing in the South Division. 7-9 p.m. $15 (general admission), $10 (ages 10-17), free (age 12 and younger). 1100 Bogart Drive, Colleyville. https://theaudl.com/legion/
Aug. 4: Paint on wine glasses
Landon Winery-Grapevine hosts a monthly Wine Glass Painting Class event. August’s design is “Cutie Pie Cacti.” During the two-hour class, attendees paint two wine glasses with guidance from an instructor from Le Painted Grape. Wine and food is available for purchase. 6:30 p.m. $25 per person. 415 S. Main St., Grapevine. 817-527-6091. https://bit.ly/3QTh8pM
Aug. 5: Take in farm life
Experience what farm life was like in the late 19th century at Nash Farm, and make “Meme’s Pickles” using the last of summer’s harvest. 10 a.m.-noon. $5 (age 3 and up). 626 Ball St., Grapevine. 817-410-3558. https://bit.ly/3NyBBhA
Aug. 5 through 7: Peruse beads, jewelry
The AKS Bead & Jewelry Show features fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, beads, beading supplies, gold, silver, gemstones, pearls and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Aug. 5-6), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Aug. 7). $5 (admission). Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main St., Grapevine. 504-265-8830. https://bit.ly/3MA6xw
Editor's note: The original post has been changed to correct an error. The ticket price for the Neil Diamond tribute show at the Palace Arts Center in Grapevine is $38.
