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Happy weekend, Grapevine Lake!
In today’s happening-today edition: World’s only black touring rodeo, the Gazillion Bubble Show, a St. Patrick’s corgi parade, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
World’s only Black touring rodeo: Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo celebrates 42 years with an expanded 2026 Legacy Tour and Texas Connection Series, adding Texas dates on May 16 and June 20, with tickets available now — get all the details.
Self-care meets luxury: Ritual, a new cocktail lounge in East Dallas, has opened in the former Alice space with design by Katy Curtis and late-night bites, a draw for Grapevine Lake night owls — learn about the concept and menu.
Historic tribute expands at ballpark: On March 2, the Texas Rangers unveiled the “One Riot, One Ranger” statue at Globe Life Field in Arlington, a Dallas Love Field fixture now anchoring the left field concourse — learn about its storied journey.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Fries with a side of chili: When the salty-crispy craving hits, Tolbert’s Restaurant & Chili Parlor serves classic baskets, cheese fries, or bold chili cheese fries that stay crunchy under all that goodness. Comfort food meets live-music vibes, and yes, snagging a fry from a friend is fair game.
Glow-up without the guesswork: Whether you’re after a quick refresh or a full skin reboot, SpaVela in Flower Mound pairs good vibes with serious tech (think BBL, HALO, HydraFacial, and thoughtful injectors) to make self-care feel easy, a little indulgent, and entirely you.
Hit the chains here: Heritage Park Disc Golf Course winds through oaks and creek beds, with real elevation and concrete tees for smooth footing. Ideal for a quick lunch round or an after-work loop. Fresh lines to try abound, and pars matter when the Flower Mound wind gets spicy.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎺 4th Annual Texas Brass Fest @ Carroll Fine Arts Complex (Southlake) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – British-style brass takes over Southlake as ten Texas bands square off at the Carroll Fine Arts Complex. Think NABBA judging, quick marches, and showy solos, plus vendors, food trucks, and kid-friendly distractions. It’s loud, proud, and way classier than the garage trumpet days.
🚂 Train-A-Palooza @ Grapevine Convention Center | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – All aboard for Grapevine’s 12th annual model train takeover, with operating layouts in every gauge, a Choo Choo Express for the kids, and vendors. Free shuttle from TexRail, free parking, concessions, door prizes, plus a Lionel collector’s club table for purists. High nostalgia, low stress.
🧘 Strong Bones, Steady Soul: A Yoga Workshop for Healthy Bones @ Be Here Yoga (Southlake) | Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 PM – Return the favor and roll out a mat for a bone-savvy yoga workshop at Be Here Yoga. Learn alignment, safe strength-building, and everyday habits that boost bone density, balance, and independence. Less creaking on the stairs, more swagger at brunch, no headstands required.
🎶 ICHSA Southwest Semifinal @ Marcus High School Auditorium (Flower Mound) | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 PM – Marcus High hosts the ICHSA Southwest Semifinal, where the top high school a cappella crews go head to head with nothing but lungs and pitch pipes. Think Pitch Perfect without the gloss, killer harmonies, proud parents, and bragging rights you can bring up for years.
🎈 The Gazillion Bubble Show @ Coppell Arts Center | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – Whether you’re corralling grandkids or just your inner eight-year-old, The Gazillion Bubble Show is a fizzy, soap-powered spectacle that actually lives up to its name. Expect giant orbs, gleeful chaos, and zero cleanup at your place. Snag tickets at Findtick.com, before they, ahem, pop.
☘ St. Patrick’s Day British Car/Motorcycle Show/Corgi Parade @ The British Emporium | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – St. Patrick’s Day calls for pints, green, and apparently British classics with a Corgi parade, because why not. Bring the family, costume up, and stroll past gleaming cars and bikes. It’s free, toss in canned goods for GRACE, and your ride needn’t be pristine.
☘ St Patrick’s Pop Up @ Hoppin’ Grapevine | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – St. Patrick’s at Hoppin’ Grapevine means a pop-up market and a pint, not chasing a rainbow. Local makers, handmade goods, and cheeky boutique finds fill the place, and you get to support neighbors while pretending the green outfit was a fashion choice, not insurance.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Grapevine Lake report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 81°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 83°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Later: Partly cloudy. Low around 34, with temperatures rising to around 36 overnight. North northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.
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