From an opera tailored to students to two different jazz concerts, there's plenty to enjoy in Fort Worth this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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Social Security Workshop
Learn the best practices on handling your finances in retirement with the Social Security Workshop on Tuesday at the Victory Forest Community Center. Experts will review and answer questions about such topics as the three components retirees must have, whether to wait to file for social security, how much money you can make with a part-time job and more to help participants understand how the elections they make will affect their monthly benefits.
When: Tuesday, April 23, 7-8 p.m.
Where: Victory Forest Community Center, 3427 Hemphill St.
Admission: Free
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Mental Health Mile
Get some exercise, win prizes, have fun and support a great cause with the Mental Health Mile on Wednesday at BLUU Arches. To help de-stigmatize and improve the culture around mental health, the SGA Frog Aides are holding an event that benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention that will include a one mile walk/run, raffles and great food.
When: Wednesday, April 24, 8-9 p.m.
Where: BLUU Arches, 2901 Stadium Drive
Admission: Free
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Three Pigs Remix
The Forth Worth Opera puts a spin on the classic folktale in a three-part family-focused performance on Saturday at the R4 Gymnasium. Each part of the show will feature either an inspirational message, explore organization instead of chaos and advise students to "read smart."
When: Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m.-noon
Where: R4 Gymnasium, 5808 Edwards Ranch Road
Admission: Free
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Billboard Chart Topping Saxophonist Vandell Andrew LIVE!
Take in a night of soothing jazz as Vandell Andrew is performing on Saturday at the Ridglea Room. The saxophonist has released two albums, has had six Billboard Top 25 singles, a No. 1 ranking on Billboard's Smooth Jazz Chart and was nominated for Soul Train Award for "Best Contemporary Jazz Performance" in 2014, according to the promoter of the event.
When: Saturday, April 27, 7 p.m.-midnight
Where: Ridglea Room, 6025 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Admission: $30
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The Chris Mitchell Experience
Catch Grammy-award winning saxophonist Chris Mitchell in concert on Saturday at the Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Hotel & Golf Club. The Houston native plays jazz standards, instrumental covers of big-band tunes and silk-smooth versions of R&B hits, according to his website. Attendees will have the opportunity to take a picture with and get an autograph from the artist after the performance.
When: Saturday, April 27, 8-10 p.m.
Where: Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Hotel & Golf Club at Champions Circle, 3300 Championship Parkway
Admission: $26
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