EMPIRE OF THE DARK – 35TH ANNIVERSARY
SEPTEMBER 2, 2026
SOUTHSIDE PRESERVATION HALL
1519 Lipscomb Street, Fort Worth, TX
THIS SHOW IS 16+
SHOW SCHEDULE
The NIGHT MARKET features over 40 local artists, collectors, food vendors, and more. Be sure to check out MACABRE ALLEY!
The Movie Mutant has curated a collection of the weirdest movie trailers, music videos, and oddball clips to perfectly accompany the night’s theme.
Steve Barkett wrote, produced, directed, edited, and stars in EMPIRE OF THE DARK (1991). This Magnum Opus run 93 minutes and is NOT suitable for children.
SEATING IS LIMITED
Please arrive early to the chapel in order to get your best seat. Seating is first come first served. PLEASE do not save seats. The pews in the chapel can be a bit stiff so a pillow or blanket is recommended for maximum comfort.
YOU CAN SPONSOR THIS SHOW!
THE NIGHT MARKET!
The NIGHT MARKET starts at 5PM. There are two rooms featuring over 40 booths of local artists, collectors, makers, and more!
Be sure to visit MACABRE ALLEY! This curated room features local vendors that specialize in oddities, horror, curiosities, mysticism, and more!
OUR SPECIAL GUESTS!
Joining us for the evening are filmmaker Steve Barkett’s children, Laura McQuay and Christopher Barkett!
Laura McQuay was born and raised in Oklahoma. Although film has always been her passion, she began her career as a graphic artist and fashion accessories designer in the Dallas, Texas area. In 2009, she began to pursue work on independent film projects as a coordinator, production manager, producer and director.
ABOUT THE MUTANT BAZAAR
THE MUTANT BAZAAR (formerly Weird Wednesday) is Fort Worth’s longest running Night Market and Movie Screening series! Once a month, The Movie Mutant takes over Southside Preservation Hall for a night of movies, art, collectors, and more. There’s free parking, food on-site, and it’s BYOB.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
- THIS EVENT IS BYOB
- FOOD – Come hungry! Food vendors and a concession stand are on site.
- PARKING – All parking is free. Once the lot on Maddox is full, please find street parking.
- CASH – Please bring cash for donations, vendors, and more.
- ADMISSION – NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD.
Southside Preservation Hall is requesting “pay what you can” donations for entry.
All door donations go directly to the Southside Preservation Hall and their goal of restoring the building.
Southside Preservation Hall is owned and operated by Southside Preservation Association (SPA), a 501 (c)(3) that is supported in part by a grant from Arts Fort Worth (https://www.artsfortworth.org/), the City of Fort Worth, and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
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