First Lady Michelle Obama will headline the upcoming installment of the United Voices Speaker Series on October 7, as confirmed by the National Juneteenth Museum.
With the highly anticipated Best Of 2026 issue approaching, several key events are scheduled both before and after this highlight. Below are some of the top activities to consider leading up to and following Best Of 2026, which will be released on Wednesday, September 30.
Friday, September 25
Happy Dolly Day! Celebrations are taking place across the city today in recognition of Dolly Parton, coinciding with the date 9/25 (a nod to her iconic song “9 to 5”). For details on citywide festivities, refer to this week’s Big Ticket. Additionally, KKXT/91.7-FM will feature a different Dolly Parton song every hour from 9 AM to 5 PM. Tune in or stream via the iHeartMedia app.
Saturday, September 26
Fort Works Art, located at 2100 Montgomery St in Fort Worth, will transform its Cultural District gallery into a fashion runway for one night only. Titled The Marilyn Effect, the event will showcase an exhibition of Marilyn Monroe photographs by Lawrence Schiller, alongside fashion from Western-wear brand M.L. Leddy’s and luxury retailer Forty Five Ten, with styling by Fort Worth’s Wild Silks. Tickets are priced starting at $250.
Wednesday, September 30
The Best Of 2026 issue will hit newsstands today, showcasing the selections made by readers and critics across various categories, including Getting & Spending, People & Places, Arts & Culture, Good Grub, and On the Town. Business owners interested in advertising should act quickly; contact your representative by this Friday or utilize the portal at FWWeekly.com/advertise-with-us.
Friday-Saturday, October 2-3
Congratulations are in order for three artists from Artspace111—Janet Chaffee, Martha Peters, and Carroll Swenson-Roberts—who have been chosen to exhibit at the Texas Vignette’s annual Art Fair. This nonprofit organization is dedicated to uplifting women in the arts throughout Texas. The fair will feature exclusively female artists, with Alison de Lima Greene as the curator, running from noon to 7 PM on Friday and 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday. Tickets are available at TexasVignette.org.
Tuesday, October 6
Michael Lives Forever will perform at College Park Center at 7:30 PM, offering a one-night-only tribute to the King of Pop. Tickets start at $87 and can be purchased at MichaelLivesForeverTX.com/go.
Wednesday, October 7
Join Michelle Obama, who is in town to celebrate Opal Lee’s 100th birthday, at a special United Voices Speaker Series event at 6 PM at the Fort Worth Convention Center. The event will be moderated by Matrice Ellis-Kirk. For ticket information, visit NationalJuneteenthMuseum.org.
