IN THE NEWS

Election Day Voting 
The polls will be open from 7 am - 7 pm on Saturday, May 6, 2023.  Voters may vote at the Grapevine Public Library located at 1201 Municipal Way or any voting location site in Tarrant County.

39th Annual Main Street Fest presented by Bank of the West – May 19 – 21 - Tickets Now Available  
The magic of Main Street Fest is coming back better than ever! We welcome you and your family for three fun-filled days of breathtaking shows, a Craft Brew Experience, live music, and a street fair with flair. Please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com for the complete schedule and to purchase tickets. To volunteer, visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com and register for Main Street Days.
Dates:  Friday, May 19 – Sunday, May 21  
Location: Historic Main Street District  
Fee: $9 for adults, $5 for seniors & children (6-12) 

Board and Commission Appointments 
We are currently seeking Grapevine citizens who would like to support the City by serving on one of our many Boards and Commissions. Applications are being accepted through May 17.  Please visit GrapevineTexas.gov to view a list of vacancies and to download an application.  Please contact the City Secretary’s Office at 817.410.3182 with any additional inquiries.   

New Businesses Opening in Grapevine   
Shop, Wine, Dine & Explore Grapevine! View a listing of new businesses opening in Grapevine this month at bit.ly/41FJFEu. Read additional details about each one of them compiled by our Economic Development team at bit.ly/41BqPyg. 

UPCOMING EVENTS  

Star Wars Day Art Cart - Tomorrow, May 4  
Enjoy making Star Wars themed art on Star Wars Day. We'll have a space and Star Wars themed Art Cart available in the Children's Department. 
Date: Thursday, May 4  
Time: 1 – 5 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way  

Star Wars Day Movie Marathon – Thursday, May 4
Celebrate Star Wars Day with a movie marathon! Come in costume and get a free small popcorn. For additional information and to purchase show tickets, please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com.  
Movie Line-up: 
1 pm: STAR WARS: EP. IV – A NEW HOPE 
4 pm: STAR WARS: EP. V – THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK 
7 pm: STAR WARS: EP. VI – RETURN OF THE JEDI 
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street 
Fee: $6 per person/show or $15 for all three  

First Fridays On The Farm - Tools of the Trade – Friday, May 5
Explore different tools from the 19th century and how to use them. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com. 
Date: Friday, May 5 
Time: 10 am – 12 pm 
Location: Nash Farm, 636 Ball Street  
Fee: $5 per person 

Cinco de Mayo Bilingual Storytime - Friday, May 5 
Ms. Elia returns with bilingual (Spanish/English) stories to share for Cinco de Mayo. All ages welcome. 
Date: Friday, May 5  
Time: 4 – 4:30 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way  

Friday Night Movie - Ball of Fire – Friday, May 5
A group of professors working on a new encyclopedia while living in a Manhattan mansion take in a monthly nightclub singer who is wanted by the police to help bring down her mob boss lover. Tickets are available for purchase at GrapevineTicketLine.com. 
Date: Friday, May 5 
Time: 7:30 pm 
Location: Palace Theater, 300 South Main Street 
Fee: $6 per person 

Baylor Scott & White Open House – Saturday, May 6
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine is hosting a Community Open House on Saturday, May 6 from 10am to 12pm in the Main Entrance Lobby (Tower 1), 1650 West College Street.  This free and interactive event is open to all ages to learn about their new operating robot and to hear experts share about health and wellness topics, and the advanced care they offer.  There will also be a "Name the Robot" contest.  While this event is free of charge, an RSVP has been requested from those who plan to attend. 

Grapevine Main LIVE! – Friday Evenings, May 5 – June 30 - FREE  
Venture into Harvest Hall for some takeout from any of the six chef-inspired global kitchens as well as specialty crafted cocktails. Savor your meal alfresco-style at Peace Plaza while enjoying the mild evenings of Spring and listening to performances by some of the best local artists and bands in the metroplex. All shows begin at 7:30 pm and are approximately 2 hours. Please visit Eventbrite.com for additional information and reserved seating tickets.   
Dates/Entertainment Line-up:  
Friday, May 5: Soul Sacrifice, Santana tribute  
Friday, May 12: 80’s Mixtape, 80’s Hits Cover Band   
Friday, May 26: The Decades, Top 70’s – 2000’s hits   
Friday, June 2: Joshua Tree, U2 tribute 
Friday, June 9: Zach King Band, Texas Rock 
Friday, June 16: Windy City, Chicago tribute 
Friday, June 23: Piano Man, The Billy Joel Experience 
Friday, June 30: Escape, Journey tribute    
Location: Peace Plaza, 815 South Main Street  
Fee: General admission is free. Reserved seating is $25 per person.   

Swim Lesson Placement Testing – FREE – This Saturday, May 6
Not sure what level to put your child in for swim lessons? We can help! Our staff will evaluate your child's swimming abilities to ensure you enroll them in the correct level. No registration required.
Date: Saturday, May 6 
Time: 11 am – 1 pm 
Location: The REC Aquatic Center, 1175 Municipal Way 
Ages: All  
Fee: Free 

Ukulele Group Lessons for Teens and Adults - Saturday, May 6  
If you have a ukulele, please bring it to class, or you may use one of ours. 
Date: Saturday, May 6  
Time: 11:30 am – 12 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way  

Internet & Email Basics Class - Tuesday, May 9 - FREE  
Goodwill North Central Texas’ Digital Career Accelerator® program is offering a free class every Tuesday in May. On Tuesday, May 9 for free training on the internet and email basics. Computers will be provided for in-class use. Class sizes are limited. Registration is required at library.grapevinetexs.gov.  
Date: Tuesday, May 9  
Time: 10:30 am 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way  

The Ultimate Eagles Experience – Saturday, May 6
Returning to Grapevine, The Ultimate EAGLES Experience is a stunning tribute to the music of the Eagles. Using no backing tracks or harmonizers, 7 Bridges faithfully re-creates the experience of an Eagles concert from the band’s most prolific period. Each show features one brilliant hit single after another with some mighty Joe Walsh surprises sprinkled into the mix. 7 Bridges offers the perfect blend of songs to capture all levels of Eagles devotees. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com. 
Date: Saturday, May 6 
Time: 3 & 7:30 pm  
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street 
Fee: $44 per person  

Father Son Field Day – Resident Tickets Now Available 
Get ready for an adventurous morning as we gear up for our annual Father Son Field Day on Saturday, June 10.  Enjoy an action-packed day while spending awesome quality time together making memories that will last a lifetime. Grapevine resident tickets available now. Non-resident tickets will be available on Monday, May 8. Please visit GoGrapevine.com/FatherSon for additional information and to purchase tickets. 
Date: Saturday, June 10 
Location: Parr Park, 3010 Parr Lane 
Time: 8 – 11:30 am 
Ages: 3 – 18-year-old boys & their dads     
Fee: $20 per resident / $25 per non-resident 

Club All Access “Trolls World Tour” Play – This Saturday, May 6
We invite you to enjoy “Trolls World Tour” presented by Club All Access. Join these talented individuals as they showcase their talent and hard work just for you. Ticket sale proceeds will assist with funding of this important program. The Grapevine Parks and Recreation Club All Access program is designed to promote positive emotional, social, physical, and cognitive support for individuals with special needs. We encourage participation, explore talents, experience new opportunities, and engage with peers in a fun and safe environment. Please visit GoGrapevineTickets.com for additional information and to purchase tickets. 
Date: Saturday, May 6 
Time: Doors open at 12:30 pm, play begins at 1 pm 
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way 
Ages: All Ages 
Fee: $5/person  

Grapevine Farmers & Artisan Market - Every Saturday through September 9 - FREE 
The Grapevine Farmers and Artisan Market is an open-air market in Historic Downtown Grapevine offering fresh Texas produce, baked goods, and handcrafted Texas-made items. It is a great place to bring the whole family, learn about Texas products, and shop locally.   
Dates: Saturdays through September 9  
Time:  10 am – 4 pm    
Location: Town Square Gazebo, 325 South Main Street    

Summer Camp Registration – Now Open  
Registration is now open for all Summer camps. Please visit GoGrapevine.com/Camps to register your children. Currently, there are multiple summer weeks available to ensure your children have a summer to remember!     

Youth Sports Camps – Registration Open
The REC is offering a variety of sports camps and clinics this summer, designed to engage aspiring athletes, ages seven to 16. While encouraging sportsmanship and self-discipline, your athlete will be introduced to basic foundations for training through a fun, structured, skill building program. Sports camps include basketball, lacrosse, baseball, softball, and volleyball. Register at GoGrapevine.com for a great opportunity for your children to improve their skills.  

Grapevine Parks and Recreation is Hiring!
Grapevine Parks and Recreation is always looking for great individuals to join their team. They offer a variety of jobs for all ages, and positions that work well with school schedules.  Weekend jobs, part-time, full-time jobs, summer jobs, they have it all!  Apply to join this amazing team! Check out all our job opportunities at GoGrapevine.com/Careers.  

City Council Meetings/Agendas 
View Grapevine City Council meeting agendas and City Council meetings via live video stream or on demand at GrapevineTexas.gov.   

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