There's a little something for everyone coming up on the events calendar this week. From an antique show to a nationally-known comedian playing at his alma mater high school, here are some solid options to help you get out and about in the days ahead.
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WOMEN UNITED corner office conversation
First, founder and CEO of Eosera, Elyse Stoltz Dickenson, is the guest speaker at the Women United Corner Office Conversation on Thursday at the Camp Fire First Texas. Wine and light refreshments will be served. The Corner Office Conversations are a safe space for women to learn, share and grow with female leaders.
When: Thursday, Feb. 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Camp Fire First Texas, 2700 Meacham Blvd.
Admission: Free
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Fort Worth Show of Antiques and Art
Looking for that perfect antique? If so, you'll probably find it this weekend at the Fort Worth Show of Antiques and Art, hosted by the Will Rogers Memorial Center. Expect 150 exhibitors from across the country that will have everything from Eames, Milo Baughman, Danish Modern and more to peruse and purchase. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram calls the event, "an antique show that lets its hair down."
When: Friday, March 1, 10 a.m.- Sunday, March 3, 5 p.m.
Where: Will Rogers Memorial Center, Amon Carter Exhibit Hall 3400 Burnett-Tandy Drive
Admission: $8
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The Completion Conundrum: A Conversation on Higher Ed Outcomes
Then, The Texas Tribune is holding a conversation about how to improve higher education outcomes on Friday at the Texas A&M University School of Law. Tribune education reporter Shannon Najmabadi will moderate a panel that will include: Vistasp Karbhari, president of the University of Texas at Arlington; Raymund Paredes, the Texas commissioner of higher education; State Representative Chris Turner, D-Grand Prairie, who is the chair of the House Higher Education Committee and Millicent Valek, president of Brazosport College.
The Texas Tribune is a nonpartisan, non-profit media organization that informs Texans about public policy, politics government and statewide issues.
When: Friday, March 1, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Texas A&M University School of Law, 1515 Commerce St.
Admission: Free
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Pretty Girls Love Mardi Gras Trap and Paint
Interested in celebrating Mardi Gras, but can't make it to New Orleans this year? Well, get into the spirit on Saturday with the Pretty Girls Love Mardi Gras Trap and Paint event at Daiquiri Daddi Cafe. Participants will paint a pre-outlined canvas while the best hip-hop and R&B tunes out of the the Crescent City. One free daiquiri is included with the purchase of a ticket. (Click here to visit Daiquiri Daddi Cafe's website and view its drink and food menu.)
When: Saturday, March 2, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Daiquiri Daddi Cafe, 6220 Hulen Bend Blvd.
Admission: $35
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Drummin' & Funnin': A Comedy Fundraiser for the Boswell High School Drum Line
And lastly, Boswell High School alumnus and comedian William Lee Martin is returning to his roots to perform his routine on Saturday at Boswell High School. Since serving as drum captain in the early 1980s, Martin has developed into a popular comic who has headlined top clubs all over the country, including Las Vegas, and recently starred in his first comedy special on Country Music Television. Proceeds from the show will benefit the high school drum line.
When: Saturday, March 2, 7:30-10 p.m.
Where: Boswell High School, 5805 W. Bailey Boswell Road, Performing Arts Center
Admission: $10
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