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.