July 4th may be over, but the fun events don't stop there. Here are five events happening locally this weekend, July 7-9: Friday, July 7
First Friday 'Keeping Cool'
Come to Nash Farm to experience how residents on the Grape Vine Prairie kept cool in the warm summer months. Registration is required. Participants of all ages are encouraged to attend. 10 a.m.-noon. $3. Nash Farm, 626 Ball St., Grapevine. 817-410-3185. www.grapevinetexasusa.com
Community cookout
Colleyville firefighters and Walmart Neighborhood Market host a community partnership cookout on Friday. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Walmart Neighborhood Market, 4904 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville. 817-503-1000. www.colleyville.com Saturday, July 8
Andy Meadows and His Big Band
Accompanied by a vibrant nine piece band, Andy's live show delivers vocals powerful enough to compete with the likes of Harry Connick Jr., Michael Buble and Frank Sinatra. Plus, Andy's all star band includes a group of musicians who have played with everyone from Bruce Springsteen to Aretha Franklin and Natalie Cole to Faron Young. Their unique blend of jazz, big band, country, swing, western swing, and blues work perfectly in concert halls, theaters and dance halls. 7:30 p.m. $25. Palace Theatre, 300 S. Main St., Grapevine. 817-410-3100.https://tickets.grapevineticketline.com/event/AndyMeadows070817
