It’s gonna be another scorcher out there this week, y'all. However, that never stopped a true citizen of Denton from getting out and taking on our top-ten, most-likely-to-enrich-your-lives events that we are putting before you this morning. We've got a good variety this week as well. There's comedy, food, music and beer to help round out our list. Get out there and #WDDI your pics for a chance to be featured in our What We Did post Monday morning.

For questions, comments and so forth, email glen@wedentondoit.com.

Wednesday, August 3rd

Steinbeck PAMFOOD | Paschall Bar | 5:30 | $10
Three courses of pure Steinbeck, brought to you by our favorite chef, Pam.

Women’s Social Ride | Velo Republic | 7PM
The Women's Social Ride starts at Velo and ends at Harvest House, a great opportunity for cool local ladies to socialize and exercise!

Thursday, August 4th

Killer’s Mic Night | Killer’s Taco | 7PM
The cut-ups in the growing Denton comedy scene are crashing Killer Tacos with a showcase of talent.

National IPA Day | East Side | 12PM
We will look back at this period of “National _____ Day” and kick ourselves. Until then, let’s enjoy some IPA at East Side!

Friday, August 5th

Skateboard Art Show | Greater Denton Art’s Council | 6PM
Some of the top Tattoo artists in Texas are designing one-of-a-kind skateboard decks to help raise money for the Denton Arts Council, so guaranteed eye candy a'plenty!

Free Salsa Workshop | Green Space Arts Collective | 6:30PM
Get your free salsa going with this arts collective.

FAB Friday | The Bearded Monk | 7PM - 10PM
Denton's Artist Enclave is hosting a fundraiser at Bearded Monk, support your local arts, y'all!

First Friday at SCRAP | SCRAP Denton | 6PM
First Friday returns with arts, crafts, and a mixer for local creatives joining forces with UNT’s College of Visual Arts and Design ‘Design II” class.

Saturday, August 6th

1st Saturday Swing Dance | Sprockets Bicycle Shop | 7:15PM
Swing the night away, or learn how, at this super fun event! People love to dance!

Sunday, August 7th

Conor Wallace Album Release Show With The Red Death & Walker Smart | Dan’s Silver Leaf | 5PM
Good people, great music, and a cold beverage at Denton's premiere music venue.

March 26, 2018

EVEN MORE DENTON WOMEN OF DISTINCTION

Women’s History Month is the perfect time to revisit some of the amazing Denton ladies who have been town saviors, trailblazers, hellraisers, social activists, and pioneers. Heck, over at TWU is the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame and the archives for the WWII WASP Archives, so you know there are stories a’plenty to tell. Here are a few more of our local favorites, including a 1920’s newspaper publisher, a tiny songstress with a big voice, and a political crusader.

It's Time For Taste of North Texas

Once a year in Denton, many of our local restaurants and bars get together for a good cause and make their food and drinks available for roughly the price of a single restaurant meal. This year’s event will feature around 35 participants, including a great mix of established Denton institutions (hi, Beth Marie’s!) and places that are new to Denton.

February 19, 2018

2018 DENTON MINI MAKER FAIRE

What image pops into your head when someone uses the word “maker”?

The images that tend to appear in the mind—not to mention Google’s image search—involve wires and circuit boards. As important as those skills and the people who enjoy them are, they only represent one type of maker. Many skills can fall under the maker umbrella, whether it’s programming robots to make pancakes or turning a bicycle wheel into a musical instrument. Artists, scientists, crafters, and engineers can all be considered makers. If you can take a set of materials and transform them into something cool, you are welcome in the maker community!

December 1, 2017

DO THE DENTON HOLIDAY LIGHTING FESTIVAL LIKE A PRO

One of our favorite holiday traditions, the Holiday Lighting Festival, is this weekend. The annual free event features music, food, performances, a toy drive, and various other holiday activities. Happening simultaneously to the Holiday Lighting Festival is Wassail Weekend. Dozens of local shops extend their hours and welcome patrons to sample their wassail, a hot cider-like beverage. Wassail Weekend On Friday evening the Downtown Denton square will be shut down to traffic to make way for wassail-guzzling pedestrians to walk around and enjoy all of the festivities. You'll find us circled 'round the tree like the Whos down in Whoville, holding hands and singing with joy. We're not sure who the Grinch is in this situation, though.

If you plan on coming out to sample the wassail and find the joy of the holiday in your cold, black heart, here are our tips and tricks to making sure you get to squeeze as much holiday cheer out of the event as possible.

November 9, 2017

THE MANY FACES OF DENTON'S FINE ARTS THEATER

There’s been a lot of buzz around the recent arrival of the oft-rumored Fine Arts Theater hitting the real estate market, with a hefty pricetag in the ballpark of $1.5 million. Owned by the McBride family since 1983 with high hopes of renovation, there were overtures in 2014 and then renewed interest in 2016 but alas… it has never come to pass. A recent episode of the Politically Denton podcast explored some of the backstory and future possibilities, but I figured it would be a hoot to have a look back at the history of this iconic spot from back in the day.

November 7, 2017

THE BEST THANKSGIVING WE EVER HAD

Ever been to a pop-up dinner? More over, ever heard of a pop-up dinner? The events are normally one-offs in which facilities become restaurants for one night only and feature special food prepared by up and coming chefs. Pop-up dinners are gaining in popularity across the country and you have a chance to check one out in Denton this week! On November 9th at Denton County Brewing Company there will be a pop-up dinner featuring the food of Chef Chad Kelley from Barley and Board that will be paired with beers selected by Seth Morgan of Denton County Brewing Company. Read on to find out more info on this great Denton dining opportunity.

November 1, 2017

DENTON STARTUP WEEKEND 2017

Entrepreneur. It’s kind of a dumb word if you think about it, and to most people (especially students) it carries some buzzwords with it that seem very business-y. When I first heard “entrepreneur," I thought to myself, “That’s for people in the college of business.” It never really struck me as, “I’m an entrepreneur,” even though looking back on my life, I’ve been an entrepreneur since I was a kid. Everything from trading Pokémon cards, making beaded bracelets and necklaces, and burning CDs for friends before we learned we probably shouldn’t were all entrepreneurial endeavors that were abundant in my youth (as they probably were in yours).

That’s the thing, though. Being an entrepreneur isn’t about putting on a suit jacket or making apps. It’s about making a living doing something you love, while making sure other people love it too (that’s what we call customer validation). And this is one of the things I learned going through Startup Weekend.

Click through to read more about the upcoming Startup Weekend taking place in Denton, TX.

October 31, 2017

STOKE UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Since opening in August of 2016, Stoke, Denton’s entrepreneur center and co-working space, has provided space for local businesses, entrepreneurs, freelance workers, and remote workers. The center has also hosted a variety of educational, professional networking, and social events. There has been formal and informal mentoring for new entrepreneurs and collaboration between several of the businesses located at Stoke. All of these things have provided great benefit to Denton’s tech and business communities, allowing them to contribute more to the Denton community and economy.

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