THE DEN10: AUGUST 7th

Well, it finally decided to get hot. Right as we're beginning to stare down the beginning of the school year and wind this Summer of 2013 down properly. We saw a lot of folks braving the 100+ degrees at the DCTA Food Truck Tuesday event yesterday. We were out there too, and decided to chilled our burning innards with Cucumber Lemonade from The Pickled Carrot. We've had it lucky this summer with enough mild days spent at the beach, Community Market and sipping on Greenhouse Ale at Oak Street Draft House that I suppose it's time to pay our dues as true Texans and Dentonites and be out in the heat a little. It just wouldn't feel like summer without it. So now that we've sweat a little, is it too early to be checking out the J Crew Fall Holiday Lookbook 2013? Everyone loves sweater weather, right?

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Wednesday August 7
Sacco & Vanzetti / The Saturday Giant / Black James Franco  | J&J's | FREE | 8PM
There is no better way to start the middle of your week than with some pizza and a show. 

A Taste Of Herb | Dan's Silverleaf | 5PM | FREE
Feels like the regulars to this are growing week to week. This is quickly becoming one of our favorite happy hour nights.

Thursday August 8
RTB2 / The Angelus / Claire Morales | Dan's Silverleaf | 9PM | $7

Friday August 9
Vaden Todd Lewis (Toadies) / Stephen Beatty | Dan's Silverleaf | 9PM | $18
Mr. Lewis of the Toadies will be handing out a solo set with the help of Stephen Beatty. According to the facebook event, Vaden Todd Lewis is going.

The Treelines / Whim Grace | Rubbergloves | 9PM | $5

The Color Purple | Campus Theater | $20 | 7:30PM
Spielberg's 1985 period drama film based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel brought to the community theater stage. This should be good. 

DCC Is Back At Banter | Banter | 10PM | FREE
Touting Denton's Finest comics, this should be at the very least something interesting and free. Two things that should always be supported.

Saturday August 10
We Leave At Midnight / Daniel Markham | Rubbergloves | 9PM | $5

Monday August 12
Denton Movie City | Dan's Silverleaf | 9PM | FREE
Five short films by and featuring Denton musicians will be shown at Dan's at the top of the week. 

Tuesday August 13
Spooky Girlfriend Presents #2: Berkowitz, Grady, Kaluss-Katz, and Edwards | Paschalls | 6PM 

THE DEN10: JULY 31

Dave Bazaan is playing Dan's Silverleaf this Thursday. Just wanted to make sure to get that out of the way and mention that you need to read ahead on who else is in his new band Overseas, because I would really feel awful if that one got by anyone. It's probably going to be a pretty big deal and one of those shows that people talk about for years. Maybe like when Middle East played Dan's to 40 people at NX35. Summer's almost over, and it's time to get some good shows under your belt so you've got at least something to show for it. This week there's plenty of opportunity to get it all in and then some. We've got 100 degree temps in the forecast, also so it really is an excellent time to make some unforgettable summer memories.

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Wednesday July 31
Steak & White Wine | Wine Squared | 7PM | $30 RSVP
The thing I like more than the fact that Wine Square has such interesting and tasty events is how curious I am about the to-the-point naming of their events. What is this about? Steak & White Wine, nothing clever or catchy, you're either in or carry on. I applaud the economy. Carry on.

Frank Smith / Seth Sherman / The Satans of Soft Rock | Rubbergloves | 9PM | $5
Frank and Seth are visiting from ATX and The Satans, one of the tightest outfits around, of course are from Butthole, America.

Thursday August 1
Overseas / Monahans | Dan's Silverleaf | 10PM | $18
Did you know this is Dave Bazan's new band? Did you know that it features Will Johnson, Bubba and Matt Kadane? If you know that then you've probably realized it would be a really good idea to get your tickets in advance. An equally impressive group of musicians, Monahans opens up the night. Don't be the person that ten years from now lies about being at this one.

Friday August 2
Death & God | Black Box Theater | 7:30 | $15
When are you going to get another chance to see Woody Allen's two act play Death & God in an re-purposed abandoned section of a small town newspaper? The irony would only be enhanced if Black Box was the location of the old obituary office.

Spiderweb Salon + SCRAP Denton | SCRAP | 7PM
So on the first Friday of every month, the square holds an "art walk" that is aptly named First Friday. You know it as "That Friday when it seems like there's more folks milling about and music coming out of every doorway on the square". Spiderweb Salon takes over the SCRAP space to feature music, prose and comedy. There's always a handful of my favorite people in this town on these lineups. So make sure not to miss out. The DIME store has food and fun stuff, too, if you're looking for something off of the square. 

Saturday August 3
Fishboy EP Release Show / Two Knights / Savage & The Big Beat | Rubbergloves | 9PM | $5
Denton's beloved Fishboy is celebrating the birth of an EP. Did you catch his IMAVOLCANO video? Cause we're still cracking up at that one. This is a really solid bill from start to finish and absolutely worth your hard earned five clams.

Ryan Pickop & Hanna Read of Lomelda | 2014 Northwood Terrace
Here's an idea, host a potluck, BYOB, concert at your house. More of this please. What time do we show up?

Kona Beer Dinner | The Chestnut Tree | 6:30PM | $45
This is a real treat. Lomi Lomi Salmon, Poke, Poi, fresh fruit and a Kalua pig! A Kona rep will be there talking about the beers he brought and you'll get a souvenir glass. Plus 10% of sales goes to feed the hungry on Christmas Day. RSVP fast before the last spots are filled. 

Beatles Vs. Stones | Dan's Silverleaf | 9PM | $8
In 20 years will it be Radiohead Vs. Coldplay? Because kill me now please.

Sunday August 4
KEEP IT LOCAL - A Community Fundraiser | Dan's Silverleaf | 4PM
More creatives mixing and mingling and drinking. One could really fill their schedule these days in Denton.