The end of summer is nearing. The kids are brushing off their backpacks, the teachers are prepping their rooms, the new college freshmen are driving the wrong way down Oak Street, the marching bands can be heard practicing early and late and the days are starting to cool off a little. Okay, well all of that is happening - except for that last part - wishful thinking. Thankfully we have a solution for that.
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MOVIE NIGHT ROUND 3: EDWARD SCISSORHANDS
We at We Denton Do It like movies. Back in the day, we used to host a weekly movie night at the late Hydrant coffee shop (remember that, Nick?) it has since gone on to be two separate businesses. We're old. More recently, we've hosted outdoor movie nights on the Courthouse lawn. Its a fun time. We've seen a couple of first dates at our movie nights and even know a couple that is still together since the time we showed Fantastic Mr. Fox. Also, people have enjoyed the movies, too, so that's always a plus.
Read MoreWEEKEND PREVIEW: FEBRUARY 28TH
This weekend starts off strong, but kinda fizzles once Saturday comes along. If you know of something fun going on, please let us know in the comments!
Local faves Botany play Dan's Silverleaf this Thursday.
Thursday, February 28th:
- We Denton Do It Presents: This Will Destory You / Botany | Dan's Silverleaf | 9pm | $16
We've told you plenty of reasons why you should be attending this show. At this point, we're pretty sure you're going. If not, read our reasons again! We'll see you there.
- Free All You Can Eat Mac and Cheese Buffet | MacDaddy's | 7-10pm | Free
When we decided to open up our weekend previews to more than just music, this wasn't exactly what we had in mind, but c'mon, can you beat free macaroni and cheese especially when it's in buffet form? Quit your stupid paleo diet and carbo load before hitting up This Will Destroy You at Dan's.
Friday, March 1st:
- Armadillo Ale Works Launching Party | Oak St. Drafthouse | 5-10pm | Free
You've already thoroughly enjoyed their two non-alcoholic beverages. Now it's time to pony on up to OSDH&CP on Friday to be one of the first to enjoy the official first beer of Armadillo Ale Works, Quakertown Stout. A free glass will come with your beer! Also, local awesome screen printing dudes, Pan Ector, will be there live printing AAW and OSDH&CP shirts, too. Can you beat that?
- First Friday on the Square | The Square (mostly Oak St.) | Friday evening | Free
When you're done at OSDH, walk the block over to the square for more free Friday fun. Lots of fun stuff happens on first Friday. Businesses on Oak St. (and some on the square) will be having live music, etc... Make sure you stop by and check things out!
- Cartright / Cozyhawks / Daniel Folmer | Dan's Silverleaf | 9pm | $5
Denton ex-pats, Cartright are coming back to town again to bring their specific brand of scorched vocal cord folk rock to the masses. Over the years, Austin has treated Ben Cartright well. Come see how. The odds on suspenders-usage currently sit at 2:1 for your show betting purposes.
- Midnight Society / Diamond Age | Rubber Gloves | 9PM | $5/$7
Saturday, March 2nd:
Electric Saloon Burlesque / Cabaret Review | Rubber Gloves | 9PM | $10/$15
And then on Saturday there's an interesting looking burlesque/cabaret show at Rubber Gloves. It's an eclectic weekend, folks.
Sunday, March 3rd
- Hares on the Mountain - Dan’s Silvearleaf | 7pm | Free
And, as always, hit up Dan’s early Sunday evening for some always-good Americana for free, but you're already going to these shows, right?
SHOW PREVIEW: THIS WILL DESTROY YOU
One of our favorite post-rock outfits out of Austin/San Marcos is coming back to town. Its been a little while since they set foot on a Denton stage and we are more than happy to have them back. In fact, we were so happy that we decided to make this our first "We Denton Do It Presents" show since our relaunch!
This Will Destroy You has continued to tour and make music that transfixes especially in a live setting. Their music has always been heavy on atmosphere and crashing melodies and their last album, Tunnel Blanket found the band brooding and ferocious as they ever have been before. Their last show in town was an outrageous performance that left us breathless at Hailey's. We know that they are more than capable of captivating Denton once again. We're pretty pumped to see what they have in store for us this time around. You should be, too.
Dan's Silverleaf | 9pm | $13 ADV / $16 DOS | Buy Tickets: spunetickets.com
Here's a video of This Will Destroy You performing their song "Communal Blood" live at Good Records in Dallas, TX.