2/4-2/5
Sweat:
Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Sweat by Lynn Nottage tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets and laughs while working together on the factory floor, but when layoffs occur, the friends find themselves fighting to stay afloat. $22-$25. 7:30-10:00 p.m., Farr Best Theater, 109 N. Main St.
2/5
We Are All Connected:
Stories of African-American Heritage with Oba William King. $22-$25. 2:00-3:30 p.m., Farr Best Theater, 109 N. Main St.
2/8
Smart Driver (55Y-plus):
This is a defensive driving class designed for persons over 50. Learn techniques to be a safer driver. Get that discount on your insurance. $25. 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Mansfield Activities Center, 106 S. Wisteria St.
2/12
An Evening of Piano Artistry and Poetry:
Pianist Eldred Marshall performs works centered on Negro folksong, Negro spirituals and virtuoso showmanship. Featured composers: Florence Price, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Ludwig van Beethoven. $22-$25. 7:30-9:00 p.m., Farr Best Theater, 109 N. Main St.
2/15
Destination Success 2022:
College/Career Readiness Event. The event is open to all MISD students grades 8-12 and their parents and will include topics such as: College Prep, Paying for College and College Student Panel. Free but ticket required. Doors open: 5:00 p.m., Mansfield ISD Center for the Performing Arts, 1110 W. Debbie Ln. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/destination-success-2022-free-collegecareer-readiness-event-tickets-199221736577?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.
2/25-2/26
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe:
This new dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ classic faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, his struggle with the White Witch and the adventures of four children. $11:50-$15:50. Friday: 7:00 p.m.; Saturday: 2:00 p.m., Willie Pigg Auditorium, 1520 N. Walnut Creek Dr.
By Appointment
MMC Free Food Market: Families, seniors or anyone in MISD who needs access to food — even for their pets — is welcome to call. Groceries will be distributed in a drive-thru fashion. Monday: 6:00-8:00 p.m.; Wednesday & Friday: 8:00-10:00 a.m., Mansfield Mission Center, 703 E. Broad St. (817) 473-6650 or www.mansfieldmission.org.
Mondays
Sunrise Toastmasters Club:
Become the speaker and leader you want to be. 7:00-8:00 a.m., Methodist Mansfield Hospital, Canedy Community Room, 2700 E. Broad St. [email protected].
Miracle Mondays:
We pray over the phone for people with any issues and teach others to pray for healing and wholeness. 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., The Healing Place, 600 Strada Circle, Ste. 210. Bill Dasch, (817) 319-0129.
DivorceCare:
Those going through a divorce, recently divorced or separated and in need of Christian support are welcome. 6:30-8:00 p.m., Building C, First United Methodist Church, 777 N. Walnut Creek. (817) 477-2287, ext. 231.
WPT Poker Tournament: Come out and enjoy happy hour specials and a few rounds of poker during one of two sessions. 6:30 and 9:00 p.m., Fat Daddy’s Sports and Spirits Café, 781 W. Debbie Ln. Follow Fat Daddy’s on Twitter at @fatdaddyslive or visit www.fatdaddyslive.com.
Wednesdays-Mondays
Dog Park:
City of Mansfield’s Mans Best Field is open for small and large canines. 5:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., 610 W. Broad St. (817) PAT-DOGS, www.mansbestfield.com or Instagram @mansbestfield.
Thursdays
Rotary Club of Mansfield Sunrise:
Meet with others living by the motto Service Above Self. 7:00-8:00 a.m., Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, 2700 E. Broad St. www.mansfieldrotarysunrise.org.
Fridays
Baby Story Time:
Babies 0-18 months with a caregiver can enjoy 20-30 minutes of books, songs, finger-plays, sign language and rhymes, building early literacy and listening skills. 10:30 a.m., Library Community Room, Mansfield Public Library, 104 S. Wisteria St.