Those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are upon us. Well, almost. First we have to get through the rest of the end-of-school-year madness. College kids are out for the summer (unless they're sticking around for those sweet summer semesters) and the regular school year is wrapping up. That means graduation parties, end of school year parties, and the first dips in the pool are ahead. If you've got a second to catch your breath between all of that, you know that Denton's always got plenty to do. Read on for our favorite events for this weekend!
Read MoreTHE DEN10: JULY 24
Last night, Denton saw it's first Spelling Bee for adults-only at Dan's Silverleaf. Born from the mind of Scott Porter, the inaugural Buzz Bee was the sort of quirky, no expectations idea that makes our town tick. It was thrown together last second with the sort of wheels off, can-do attitude that we've come to expect from our community. While the endgame needed work, there was no short of all the thrills and agony associated with a unprofessionally run Spelling Bee. Remembering the hilarity that ensued on stage - we charge ahead into another week of Denton-centric local fun. We're never really sure what to expect - but we know that its bound to be memorable at the very least.
Wednesday July 24
Parade of Flesh Presents: Ken Mode / Inter Rama / Dead To A Dying World | Gloves | $8
Friday July 26
Denton Creative Mixer | The DIME Store | 6PM | FREE
Time to mingle and network this Friday at The DIME Store down off Locust St. This is a great way to connect to your creative community.
Pageantry / Major Major Major / Sacco and Vanzetti | Rubbergloves | 9PM | $3
Ladies of Spiderweb Salon Showcase + Bake Sale + Fundraiser | J&J's | 8PM | $3
Lots of music, spoken word, prose and baked goods down in the basement to help raise funds for the Denton Animal Shelter Foundation.
Dallas Distortion Music Presents: Problem Dog / Love Cop / Midnite Society / Jakkkchan | Macaroni Island | 8PM | FREE
No jerks. They really mean it this time.
The Tissue Issue: A Musical Satire | Banter | 10PM | TIPS
I wonder what they're satirizing? Music itself? Tissues? Issues? So many questions. Still, I support the idea of more Waiting For Guffman / Spinal Tap-like efforts.
Seryn / Chambers | Dan's | 9PM | $18
Saturday July 27
Home By Hovercraft / Fox & Bird / The Calmative | Dan's Silverleaf | 9PM | $7
Sunday July 28
Last Sunday's Open Shop | Tex's Tubs Drum Co. | 11AM
Need a place and tools to fix that busted guitar, drum or other thing that's busted? Go hang out with some of the coolest cats in this town and get it done while your at it.
Hares On The Mountain | Dan's | 5PM | FREE
You know what's better than free? Hares.
THE DEN10: JULY 17th
Last Sunday the Denton Holiday Lighting Festival Board and a crowd of supporters headed to Dan's to celebrate Christmas In July. The event was to kick off their fundraiser for the 25th Anniversary CD. It was a successful night, with some of our town's finest musicians getting on stage to support this non-profit entity that brings us one of the greatest events this town has to offer. Even the weather cooperated as it was rainy and in the 70's; a typical Christmas Day in Denton. "Well I guess summer's over!" was the joke of the night but the reality is the school year is right around the corner. I'll spare you the date, but time is running out to spend your days at the beach, make those Community Market trips and take the day to ride the A-train to the free DMA. Looking for something to do still? This week we've got Denton's first drunken Spelling Bee, beer tastings and more. Also, be on the look out for a major announcement this week. We're excited and you should be too.
Band of Heathens at Dan's
Wednesday July 17
Band Of Heathans | Dan's | 9PM | $15
Sangria Class | Wine Squared | 7PM | RSVP
It's sort of the perfect time of year for Sangria and an even better time for learning how to make it. Wine Squared continues to educate us on different ways to imbibe. This week's recipes include Cucumber Sparkling Sangria, Golden Sangria and Sunset Sangria with lime and plum.
Thursday July 18
Deep Storage Opening Reception | UNT Art Gallery | 5PM | FREE
The College of Visual Arts and Design pulls pieces from their vault for display in the UNT Art Gallery. Sip on some light refreshments while you enjoy the artwork of John Thomas Biggers, Patrick Caulfield, Ronald King, Carlos Mérida, Henry Moore and Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
Friday July 19
H.O.T. Presents: Blood Transfusion / Bran (...) POS / Filth / Prisons / Apocrypha | Rubbergloves | 9PM | $1
House of Tinnitus continues their basement bargain one dollar show at the gloves this Friday. Bring ear plugs and remember to smoke out front.
Saturday July 20
Midway Mart Beer Tasting: Deschutes | Midway Mart | 6-9 | FREE
Beer tasting is FUN! Beer drinking, also fun.
Sunday July 21
PamFood Sunday Brunch | Paschall Bar | 12:30 | $11
Start your Sunday off right with some Ceviche, Chilaquiles (tortillas simmered in a smoky tomato sauce with eggs and chorizo) , Borracho Beans and Horchata bread pudding for desert. Top it off with Paschall's Older Fashioned cocktail for the win. Yes, there will be a vegetarian option.
Sonny Vincent (Testors) / Birthday Suits / High Tension Wires | Rubbergloves | 9PM | $8
It's not every-sunday a 70's punk rock legend comes to gloves.
Monday July 22
SCRAP Fundraiser | Oak St. Draft House | 5PM
Oak Street (our favorite street) Draft House is donating 10% of it's sales to SCRAP this Monday. Go grab a few cold ones and know it's going to a good cause.
Tuesday July 23
BUZZ BEE - Dentin's Ownly Uhdult Spelleen Bee(r)! | Dan's | 8PM | FREE
There will be lots of spelling in-between lots of drinking.
Eureka The Butcher (Marcel Rodriguez Lopez of The Mars Volta) / Lace Tunes / DJ Boozwa / Space State / Loose Temper | Rubbergloves | 9PM | $5