This week's events include a really solid mix of lecture, comedy, and rock shows. There’s a diversity that Denton’s possesses that will remain it’s strength for years to come. As we stand on the verge of the largest growth the town has ever seen, it will become necessary more than ever for people to stand up and lead. Whether it’s putting together a comedy show in your backyard or signing up for Mentor Denton, the need will always be there and your community will always need you. Part of what We Denton Do It’s mission has been is to encourage civic participation and engagement because we believe that the more people who are throwing their hat in the ring to help out, the better our town is, the safer our neighborhoods are and a more just society will emerge from that. Sometimes it gets messy, but messy is much better than waking up in a few years to a town that’s lost its way, lost its culture, lost its tacos, and lost its identity. So, get out there and make Denton a place where our community can thrive. In fact, lets leave this place better than we found it because that’s the right thing to do.
Questions, answers or comments? Email glen@wedentondoit.com.
Wednesday, February 5
Raised Right Men (formerly Country Nightmares): Honky Tonk Dance | Dan’s Silverleaf | 9PM
Already sick of the old name and moving on to something new. This is one of the better groups of Denton musicians put together for a solid weekly that we hope keeps happening.
One For Posterity | Hailey’s | 7PM
More comedy coming at you from Mulberry St.
Thursday, February 6
Distinguished Lecture Series Presents: Lt. Dan Choi | UNT Auditorium | 8PM |
West Point graduate, Iraq Veteran, fluent in arabic and publicly gay, this lecture series continues with the guy that challenged and fought for the eventual repeal of “Don’t ask don’t tell”.
Red Like Heat / The Demigs / Shapes | Rubbergloves | 8PM | $5
Friday, February 7
Pontiak / Bad Design | Rubbergloves | 9PM | $6
The Angelus / My Education / Daniel Markham | Dan’s Silverleaf | 10PM | $7
My Little Valentine Family Dance | Civic Center | $5/$7 | 7pm
Embarass your children by taking them to a dance and forcing them to dance with you. DJ and light refreshments. This is sure to be a good time.
Saturday, February 8
Local Arts & Crafts Fair | Mulberry St. Cantina | 2PM - 5PM
Arts! Crafts! Tequila! Contact kavitavadgama12@gmail.com if you want to show your craftiness at this event.
Lumberjack X Day 1 | Dan’s Silverleaf | 7PM | $10
Is this really the tenth year for this? Dang.
Ron’s Backyard Comedy Showcase! | 709 Denton | 9:30PM
So there’s a growing trend of comedy shows being hosted like a DIY house show. Add this trend to the list of things that makes our city so wonderful and increasingly hilarious.
Sunday, February 9
Lumberjack X Day 2 | Dan’s Silverleaf | 7PM | $10
So much lumberjacking going on that a single day couldn’t contain it. Day 2 promises to be a second day of cold, hard lumberjacking.