THE DEN10: SEPTEMBER 18

It's going to be a beautiful weekend, y'all. So much is happening and the weather will be in the 80's after some rain on Friday and the dew point  will be just about perfect. It'll be the perfect opportunity meet up with friends for a night on the town and make plans to cap it all off with a late night dance party. It's also a good time of year to change things up a bit. Get unpredictable and go rouge by untucking that shirt, getting that septum pierced or just being little adventurous by checking out some venue or eatery you've never been to before. The Summer was great and all but change is good and the Fall is quickly approaching and is going to be as amazing as you're willing to let it be.

Questions or comments? Email glen@wedentondoit.com

Wednesday September 18
Stardeath & White Dwarfs / Spaceface / The Breakfast Machine | Dan's Silverleaf | 8PM | $10

Hailey's Does Denton Comedy Collective | Hailey's | 9PM | FREE PIZZA
We absolutely love comedy. We think it's hilarious. Plus there's no greater lure to draw a hungry college kid into a once glorious venue than by offering free pizza.

Thursday September 19

Distinguished Lecture Series Presents: Rainn Wilson | UNT Coliseum | 7PM

Friday September 20

Bethan / The Calmative / Plastic Habit | J&J's | FREE

Saturday September 21

Run Boy Run / AM Ramblers | Dan's Silverleaf | 9PM | $8

 2013 Denton Blues Festival | Quakertown Park | Sept 21-22 | FREE

Greenhouse Art Show | The Greenhouse | 1PM | FREE

Canning Pickled Okra with Courtney Jacobs | Cardo's Farm Project | 12PM | $20
Did you know Cardo's Farm Project moved out to 1599 Mingo here in Denton? Check out the new property and learn how to can that pickled okra. You can pickle that.

Tuesday September 24
Heartwarmer / Senor Fin / Robert Hokamp | J&J's | 8PM | FREE

Destruction Unit / Ukiah Drag / Sin Motivo / Glow God | Rubbergloves | 9PM | $7

THE DEN10: SEPTEMBER 11

Now that Free Week is over we find ourselves right in the thick of it. There's really no slowing down till December now with Canned Fest coming up Oct. 5th and a string of other major happenings that we've got our eyes peeled for.  It really doesn't feel like it's been an entire year since the Time Capsule fiasco of 2012. It's going to be a pretty busy week out there so be sure to check out all that Denton has to offer and remember to #WDDI your pics for the What We Did post on Monday.

Questions or comments? Email info@wedentondoit.com   

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Wednesday September 11
Social Run | Oak St. Draft House | 7:30 | FREE
Wanna go run three miles and then drink some tasty brews? This is your chance. I recommend Real Ale's Devil's Backbone.

Rheingau Class | Wine Squared | 7PM | $20 w/ RSVP
Wine Squared continues it's wine education with this bit on the German region of Rheingau. Sip on some wine and learn something for a change.

Shiny Around The Edges / Mines / Forbes and Lemons / Bukkake Moms | Macaroni Island | 8PM | FREE
No Jerks!

Thursday September 12
See You At The Capsule II: In Loving Memory of The Day Denton Failed To Open The Time Capsule | Wellsafrgo on The Square | 11:45PM
Has it already been a year? We're going to meet up and indulge in libations and maybe speak a few words about how even in the midst of failure, deprivation and healthy doses of disappointment that life is still beautiful and you've got to grab it by the horns and just own it. Let's own the fact that after they dug up the time capsule (on the wrong date) there was a newspaper inside from two days after it was buried. Let's grab our friends and hug 'em tight because in the midst of all the failure and deprivation, we'll always have each other and that's the foundation of what makes Denton a remarkable city.

New Works: Photographs by Jonathan A. Molina Garcia | Cora Stafford Gallery | 5PM | FREE

Friday September 13
Back To Cool: S. Good / AV The Great / James Battles B-Day Bash | Andy's | 9PM | $5
Check out AV The Great's Video we posted a few weeks ago.

Saturday September 14
Arts Antiques & Autos | The Square | 9AM - 4PM | FREE
The Denton Main Street Association takes over the square this Saturday with it's 14th annual Car, old things and art show. If you live on the square you definitely need not park on the square Friday night unless you want your 4Runner trapped between two 60's corvettes all day.

The Chris Watson Band | Dan's Silverleaf | 5PM | FREE
Get your blues fix on at Dan's this weekend. Pretty standard stuff but it's free and it's classic Dan's.

Sunday September 15
H.O.T. Presents - Pedestrian Deposit / Nite Shadez / Prisons / Sobering / Ascites | Hailey's | 9PM | FREE
Rob Buttrums's tape manipulation project, Nite Shadez will take the stage at Hailey's this Sunday. Pedestrian Deposit closes this night and all they're asking for is donations for the touring bands.

Tuesday September 17
UNT Smiles Day | 9AM - 4PM | UNT Library Mall | Free Hugs
This is a thing that actually exists. Bubbles, free hugs, stickers etc. PLEASE someone go to this and send us pictures!

THE DEN10: SEPTEMBER 4

Is everyone ready to drink from the firehose? Because that's what's about to happen. With school back in, the town's population seemingly doubled overnight - along with the amount of events that are totally worth your time to attend. This week, it wasn't hard to find ten. So now may be a good time to make the public service announcement that if you've got a hot tip for a show, shoot us an email. While we're at it, make sure and remember to #WDDI your Instagram and Facebook pics if you want to be included in our weekly Monday morning What We Did post. 

 Questions or comments? Email info@wedentondoit.com  

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Wednesday September 3

I Love Math Records Free Week Showcase | Rubbergloves | 9PM | FREE

One of our most prolific musicians, Tony Ferraro, headlines tonight at Rubber Gloves' Free Week with his "Satans of Soft Rock." He's a true force of nature and the package deal as far as musician/human goes. If you don't catch this performance, be sure to check out any of the other dozen projects he's involved in because they are all pretty top notch. Get on some free week action. 

Thursday September 4
Intermediate Painting Review | Cora Stafford Gallery | 5PM | FREE
There's usually snacks and artwork from students at these sorts of things. We dig both. 

Drink For The Kids | Paschall | 7PM | FREE
A portion of proceeds go to the Splash Park this Thursday so go grab a cold one so kids can cool off next summer.

Friday September 5
Pan Ector Industries Presents: RGRS Free Week w/ Brain Gang / New Fumes / Black James Franco / The Days | 9PM | FREE
More free week fun to be had. Have we mentioned that it's free yet? 

Alejandro Escovedo & The Sensitive Boys | Dan's Silverleaf | 9PM | $15
It's not every day a Texas rock legend plays Dan's. Alejandro Escovedo has been around a few times and shouldn't be missed if you can help it. There will be no shortage of boutique amps on stage.

Photographs of Denton | UNT On The Square | 5:30PM

First Friday Gallery Opening w/ Spiderweb Salon | Jupiter House | 7PM | FREE
Been wondering why the artwork up at Jupiter House has been better lately? Well, it's because the busy folks at Spiderweb Salon have been curating the hangings. Stick around and meet folks in the midst of art, music and artsy folk drinking coffee. While you're out - make sure to check out SCRAP and The DIME Store for more First Friday events.


St. David's Music Series Presents: Isaac Hoskins, Ryan Thomas Becker, Chambers | St. David of Wales | 6PM

Here is a uniques chance to see some some artists do what they do in a beautiful Anglican chapel.

Monday September 8
Keep Denton Beautiful Fundraiser | Oak St. Draft House | 12PM - 2AM
Ten percent of sales go to the non-profit Keep Denton Beautiful. You have the hardworking folks here to thank for the dumpsters on Fry St. that magically turned into a planted tree and a ring of bike racks. This was no easy feat, so stop by, pat them on the back and thank them for doing what the can to Keep Denton Beautiful.

DTCTV / Danny Rush & The Designated Drivers / Tony Ferraro | Dan's Silverleaf | 10PM | $13
DCTV features James Greer (ex-Guided By Voices, Roi, Complete Portion Control, etc.).

THE DEN10: AUGUST 28

Here we go again. Another semester and another list of the top ten things we think you should be checking out this week. There's something in the air in Denton as the summer closes out. The sleepy, dusty town fills up with new faces and is bursting at the seams with potential and enthusiasm. It really is a great time to be a part of this city, and we encourage you to do just that week after week. Get involved, show up, be present, get off your phone and Facebook and get out there. If not, you'll end up in a very tiny little boring bubble in the ocean of creative activity that is the town you are in. 

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Wednesday August 28
Dromez / Curvette / Violent Squid | Rubbergloves | 9PM | $5
Some noise, some space rock and some of the weirdest pop to come from Denton is a good way to start off the weekend early at Gloves.

Read Aloud Workshop with Walker Smart II | 1425 Bolivar St | 6PM | FREE
Another great event put on by the lovely folks of Spiderweb Salon.

Bukkake Moms And The Problem Dogg Orchestra / INUBO / Madonna. / Race Traitor | Macaroni Island | 9PM | FREE
Seriously, no jerks.

Thursday August 29
Nice Up The Porch | Dan's Silverleaf | 7PM | FREE
Here's a collection of some of our favorite DJ's, plus a very special guest out on our favorite porch at our favorite pub. Craig Welch (Brutal Juice) curates this night. Be sure to check out 1670AM if you're near the square for the best of our underground radio broadcasting.

Homescapes | Cora Stafford Gallery @ Oak St. Hall | 5PM | FREE
Geryn Roche displays three years of ceramics work in one of our favorite galleries. Check out her work.

Unicorn Lake Summer Concert Series | Beth Marie's @ Unicorn Lake | 7PM | FREE
Wise Ruby plays this Thursday. If you're not familiar with the town, Unicorn Lake is off 35E by the AMC theater just south of The Golden Triangle. If you see signs for Sasquatch Canyon, you've gone too far.

Friday August 30
Tricounty Terror / FTW / Jacko Suede | Andy's | 9PM | $6
Come early, stay late.

Saturday August 31
The Gospel of The Mouth Saint featuring H.I. Jr. & Skagg Phillips | Dan's Silverleaf | 9:30PM | $5
Walker Smart is going to have a busy week it turns out. Not sure what to expect out of this night but it's got some promise to be interesting. H.I. Jr. is an experimental psych pop quintet that's got some range. 

Sunday September 1
Friends With Benefits Concert | Fry St. | 11:30AM | $15
All proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity in Hood County to help rebuild homes destroyed in May's tornado. There's a pretty impressive list of locals on this one to check out anchored by the infamous Danny Rush & The Designated Drivers.

Monday September 2
FREE WEEK 2013 @ RGRS | Rubbergloves | 9PM | Sept 2 - Sept 7
This year's free week has been curated by Scott Porter and just might be the biggest FREE WEEK this town has ever seen. Five nights of some of the best bands in town and all of it FREE. Always worth it.

THE DEN10: AUGUST 21

Well, here we go. Summer's done and we've got a whole semester in front of us to start getting things done. This week we've got the Better Blocks info meeting on Wednesday. If you want to see what that's about, check out this TedTalk.  We'll be rolling out our riveting back-to-school content soon so be on the lookout for all that as we welcome the student population back into town. 

- Questions or comments? Email info@wedentondoit.com  

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Wednesday August 21
Denton Better Block Info Meeting | Greater Denton Arts Council | 5:30PM
This is a really awesome idea that's spreading from Oak Cliff into our city. Show up and share your ideas at the GDAC building which is on the corner of Bell and Hickory streets.

BUZZ BEE - Dentin's Ownly Uhdult Spelleen Bee(r)! | Dan's Silverleaf | 8PM | $5 to enter
All the agony, pain and drama of an actual spelling bee will descend upon Dan's tonight. If you attended the last BUZZ BEE, you know that you are in for a wild ride of spelling things.

Fishboy / Human Behavior / Joey Kendall / Timothy Jarrod Smith | J&J's | 9PM | FREE
Start your weekend early with Fishboy and an italian sausage sandwich which I maintain is the best sandwich money can currently buy in Denton.

Hailey's and The Denton Comedy Collective | Hailey's | 9PM | FREE
Pizza and joke tellers for the very low price of free.

Thursday August 22
Sacco & Vanzetti / Danny Rush & The DD's / Clair Morales / Old Potion | Rubbergloves | 9PM | $5

Unicorn Lake Summer Concert Series | Beth Marie's @ Unicorn Lake | 7PM
The Kerry Davis Jr. Band tears that metaphorical unicorn a hypothetical new one in front of Beth Marie's this Thursday because this is a family event.

Friday August 23
The Aristocrats | Dan's Silverleaf | 9PM | $18
A supergroup of guys who've played with Vai, Satriani, Zappa, etc. 

Saturday August 24
Back To School Barbell Bash | CrossFit NTX | 9AM | Register Online
Think you're ripped? See how cross fit you really are at this event benefiting the Denton I.S.D.

Sunday August 25
Last Sunday's Open Shop | Tex's Tubs Drum Co. | 11AM 
Need some tool to finish a project? Check out the tools at Tex's this Sunday. 

Monday August 26
Meat Wave / The Ridgelands / Curvette | Rubbergloves | 9PM | $5

THE DEN10: AUGUST 14

This summer ended up pretty successful. The cooler weather and the trips to the beach were great, and gave us plenty of memories to store away in our Facebook photo albums. In the same way we wish it could last a little longer, we're also ready for a change. We're even ready for all those kids to get back and fill up our streets and venues and occasionally go the wrong way on one of our four one way streets. If you're thirsty for things to do in Denton then get ready to drink from the fire-hose because it's looking like it's going to be an insanely busy fall.

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Wednesday August 14
Floral Wine Class | Wine Squared | 7PM | $15 RSVP
Want to talk about wine and sound like you know what you're talking about? Just say things like "floral bouquet" and attend this aptly named Floral Wine Class.

Thursday August 15
KXT 91.7 Presents Paul Slaven's 9 Year Anniversary Party | Dan's Silverleaf | 9PM | $10
Mr. Slavens is a force of nature. Whether it's making up and performing songs on the spot with a full band or marching in the 4th of July Parade with a euphonium, this man attacks life in full-time beast mode. Oh yeah, he's also got little radio show on KXT that has aired every Sunday for nine years. He's a truly a remarkable citizen and well deserving of all the accolades and alcohol he'll be receiving this Thursday at Dan's.

Unicorn Lake Summer Concert Series | Beth Marie's @ Unicorn Lake | 7PM | FREE
The "other" Denton has got some great stuff going on lately. There's quite a few things happening out there that are well worth the trek all the way to the other side of town for and we hope they keep going on. When Denton expands even further south down 35E, I'm really hoping they name it Leprechaun Canyon.

Friday August 16
RTB2 / Bashe / Biscuit Head / Losing | Macaroni Island | 8PM | FREE
No jerks!

North Texas State Fair and Rodeo | The Fairgrounds | All Day | $15/ Adult, $5/Child
Oh yeah, and this is back again. 

Saturday August 17
Rotting Out / Take Offense / Minus / Relentless / Dead In The Dirt | Rubbergloves | 6PM | $10
They sure aren't making punk like they used to. Be afraid of this show. But in a good way.

Two Tons Of Steel CD Release | Dan's Silverlead | 8PM | $10
One of the most intimidating bands to roll through Denton. Truly Texan.

Sunday August 18
Hares Never Ending Happy Hour w/ Nathan Brown | Dan's Silverleaf | 5PM | FREE
Hares are playing Dan's again.

Figure Drawing Practice Session | Macaroni Island | 6PM | FREE
So weird. We love it! No jerks!

Tuesday August 20
Vulgar Fashion / Daniel Francis Doyle / Hex Cult | J&J's | 9PM | FREE
Here's a gem of a lineup at J&J's early next week.

The Riverboat Gamblers / Blacklist Royals / John Tole / Stymie | Rubbergloves | 8PM | $10
This is about as standard a show as you can get at Gloves. It'll be packed, sweaty and possibly bloody. 

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?

- Questions or comments? Email info@wedentondoit.com 

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.

- Questions or comments? Email info@wedentondoit.com 

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.

THE 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.