Glen is in California for "work" and is apparently "too busy having fun" to care about the rest of us back here in Denton and the events that we should be checking out. Did you know that Glen has a bidet in his home? I wonder if he misses it while he's away on the west coast. Anyway, we've got plenty of events for ya this week. Ten of 'em, in fact. There are a few art-y events, some live music, and plenty of opportunities for you to be well-prepared for Valentine's Day next Tuesday. Heck, you can even stop by Backyard on Bell for some pre-Valentine's slow dancing this weekend.

Read on to find out our ten favorite events happening in Denton, TX over the next seven days.

Got a hot tip on an event or wanna know what the weather's like right now in California? Send an email to Glen Farris at Glen@wedentondoit.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH

Curtain Up! | Patterson-Appleton Center for the Arts | 6pm - 8pm | Free
Artists Enclave is hosting a mixer for theater folk to share-and-tell about this year's upcoming season of performances & plays!

Dream of Elegance Car Meet | Golden Triangle Mall Parking Lot | 7pm - 10pm | Free
Thursday is for car lovers with this old school parking lot hangout. All cars are welcome. So bring your '96 Dodge Stratus.

How fast can you spot a Matthew Sallack poster? Check out "Curtain Up!" at the Patterson-Appleton Center for the Arts on Thursday.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH

Comedies Anonyme | Andy's Bar | 9pm - 2am | Suggested $5 Donation
An epic night of laughs at Andy's as Denton's comedy scene continues to tickle our funny bones.

Dreamy Valentine's Slow Dance Party | Backyard on Bell | $5
Help raise money for SCRAP by slow-dancing under the stars. Make your sewing pattern corsages at SCRAP, and dress in your best slow dance attire! Come slow dance to dream folk and super awesome music. Backyard on Bell will provide heart shaped pizzas to ensure your dream boat night is super sweet.

Brutal Juice Vinyl Release w/the Spectacle and Mountain of Smoke | Dan's Silverleaf | Doors at 4pm Show starts at 9pm | $12
Local rogues Brutal Juice debut their new album on vinyl at Dan's for this face-melting line-up! Check out this new video of Brutal Juice's "Summoning of the Pyromancer" below. One o the openers, Mountain of Smoke, features our old friend Brooks who used to play in arguably the second-loudest Denton band of all time, Bob White and the F-Electrics.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH

Audacity Valentine's Card Party | Audacity Brewhouse | 5pm - 9pm
Make your own custom Valentine's Day cards while sipping craft brews, because its the beer-stained thought that counts. Just make the card before that third beer.

OUTreach Denton's Valentine's Day Bash | Oak St. Drafthouse | Feb. 11th - Feb. 12th
OUTreach Denton's 5th annual LGBQTIA Valentines Day Fundraiser will have goodies to raffle, pint glasses, a photo booth, and shenanigans galore! Stop by OSDH on Saturday to check it out!

Naturalist Guided Hike | Isle Du Bois at Ray Roberts | $7 for ages 13 & up (kids are free)
Take a leisurely Saturday stroll with a Texas Master Naturalist for some outdoor adventure. The volunteer-led hike is through the 1/2 mile Lost Pines Trail. Great for kids and families.

College Roller Hockey Midseason Tournament | Lone Star Indoor Sports and Events Center | 4pm
College Roller Hockey teams from Texas Tech, Arkansas and Louisiana Tech face off ..... but wait, we have a roller hockey facility? Go check out some roller hockey where you used to roller skate. This event also continues on Sunday at 12pm.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH

ARMA Denton Practice | South Lakes Park | 2pm - 5pm | Free
Learn how to fight with pointy weapons to fulfill all your history-nerd needs with the local ARMA (Association for Renaissance Martial Arts) group. Beginners are welcome, but make sure to wear a plain white T and some black athletic pants.

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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