THURSDAY
7 a.m. to sellout — Denton County Farmers Market at Sycamore Street and Carroll Boulevard, in the parking lot by the Denton County Historical Park. Visit www.dentonfarmersmarket.com .
9:30 a.m. — Crafters’ Corner at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Work on projects and learn new techniques. Free. Call 940-349-8752.
3:30 p.m. — Book Adventures for ages 5-8 at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Free. Call 940-349-8752.
4:30 p.m. — Art Adventures for ages 6-11 at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com .
7 p.m. — Sign language class at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3000 Old North Road. All are welcome. Call 940-300-5404.
7 p.m. — “Life Hacks: Back to School Workshop” to help with homework at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Students in pre-K through college, parents and educators can learn about using library databases. Free. Call 940-349-8752 to register.
7 to 8 p.m. — Conversation Club, for those wishing to practice their English language skills with others, at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. No registration required. Call 940-349-8752.
7 to 8 p.m. — Thursday Night Music with Daniel Pinilla and Lengwai Wong group at UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St. Free. Call 940-369-8257 or visit http://untonthesquare.unt.edu .
7 to 9 p.m. — Forum on Denton’s bond election at the Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave. Presented by the League of Women Voters of Denton. Visit www.lwvdenton.org .
7:30 p.m. — UNT Wind Symphony in Winspear Hall at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, on the north side of I-35E at North Texas Boulevard. Tickets cost $8-$10, free for UNT students. Call 940-369-7802 or visit www.thempac.com .
7:30 p.m. — UNT Department of Dance and Theatre presents Doubt: A Parable by John Patrick Shanley, in the Studio Theatre at UNT’s Radio, TV, Film and Performing Arts Building, at Welch and Chestnut streets. Tickets cost $7.50-$10. Visit http://danceandtheatre.unt.edu or call 940-565-2428.
8 p.m. — “Piano Trios of Beethoven” series, a UNT faculty recital with pianist Pamela Mia Paul, violinist Felix Olschofka and cellist Nikola Ruzevic, in Voertman Hall at the Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-565-2791 or visit www.music.unt.edu .
FRIDAY
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Finish It Fridays at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Bring a craft project for the come-and-go program and visit with other crafters. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com .
10 a.m. — Preschool Science Play: “Water” for ages 3-5 at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-349-8752.
11 a.m. — Story Time at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752.
7:30 p.m. — UNT Department of Dance and Theatre presents Doubt: A Parable by John Patrick Shanley, in the Studio Theatre at UNT’s Radio, TV, Film and Performing Arts Building, at Welch and Chestnut streets. Tickets cost $7.50-$10. Visit http://danceandtheatre.unt.edu or call 940-565-2428.
8 p.m. — UNT Symphony Orchestra featuring Jaymee Haefner on harp, in Winspear Hall at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, on the north side of I-35E at North Texas Boulevard. Tickets cost $8-$10, free for UNT students. Call 940-369-7802 or visit www.thempac.com .
SATURDAY
7 a.m. to sellout — Denton County Farmers Market at Sycamore Street and Carroll Boulevard, in the parking lot by the Denton County Historical Park. Visit www.dentonfarmersmarket.com .
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Denton County Antique Tractor, Farm Equipment and Primitives Club fall meeting and picnic at 640 E. Jernigan Road in Copper Canyon. The public is invited to see old tractors and antique farm equipment. Scholarship auction starts at 1 p.m. The picnic, free to all members and visitors, includes fried chicken, tea and drinks. Attendees are encouraged to bring a side dish to share. Visit www.texasplowboys.com .
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Denton Community Market, a local artist and farmers market, at Mulberry Street and Carroll Boulevard. Visit http://dentonmarket.org
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Dog Days of Denton at the North Texas Fairgrounds, 2217 N. Carroll Blvd. Event for friendly dogs (on leashes and with current vaccinations) and people includes contests, demonstrations, live entertainment, rescue groups, agility course, “Glamfur” photos, vendors, food and more. Admission is free; some activities include a fee. Visit http://dentondogdays.com .
10 a.m. — Story Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752.
10 a.m. — Math tutoring for children in kindergarten through 12th grade at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. For more information, email Dr. Gil Lee at gilsiklee@intellichoice.org. Registration is required; call 940-349-8752.
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Creative Women’s Conference, celebrating and promoting women in their creative endeavors, at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Event includes speakers and panel discussions, exhibitor room and a space to watch artists in action. Free. Visit www.facebook.com/CreativeWomensConference .
Noon — Third annual GreenFest on the Greenbelt, at the Lake Ray Roberts Greenbelt Park on FM455 below Ray Roberts Lake Dam. Event includes equestrian exhibitions, outdoor activities and demonstrations, Backyard Bass competition, children’s activities, food vendors, and live music including Brave Combo at 4 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Greenbelt Alliance of Denton County. Advance tickets cost $5 each at www.friendsofthegreenbelt.org, or $7 per person at the gate. Free for children younger than 6. Pets on leashes are permitted. In case of rain, the event will be moved to the Isle du Bois Unit of Ray Roberts Lake State Park, in the paved parking area by the beach.
12:30 to 5:30 p.m. — South Branch Library Role-Playing Games Society meets at the library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Open to fans and beginners. Free. Call 940-349-8726 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com .
2 to 5 p.m. — Science Day Camp, an afternoon of science for grades 2-6 at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. With Project STEM Box and students from UNT’s Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com .
2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — UNT Department of Dance and Theatre presents Doubt: A Parable by John Patrick Shanley, in the Studio Theatre at UNT’s Radio, TV, Film and Performing Arts Building, at Welch and Chestnut streets. Tickets cost $7.50-$10. Visit http://danceandtheatre.unt.edu or call 940-565-2428.
3:30 p.m. — Firefighter Book Adventures for ages 5-8 at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com .
5 p.m. — Benefit barbecue for the family of accident victim Bobby “Colton” Perkins at Bolivar Baptist Church, 6690 W. FM455. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Event includes a silent auction, entertainment, raffle, a pigeon race and a cake walk. To make donations, call Bill at 940-389-7334, Linda at 940-389-8497 or Patti at 940-391-6006
9 p.m. — “Furlesque,” a burlesque benefit show at Mable Peabody’s Beauty Parlor and Chainsaw Repair, 1125 E. University Drive, Suite 107. Presented by Tippsy Cupps and Ginger Rockafella. Featuring headliners Donna Denise and Jai Le Bait, emcee Bone Doggie, and opening band the Deadpan Poets. Show raises money for the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection and Cat Matchers. Tickets cost $7, ages 21 and up only. Visit http://on.fb.me/1Cjf3ad .
SUNDAY
2 p.m. — UNT Department of Dance and Theatre presents Doubt: A Parable by John Patrick Shanley, in the Studio Theatre at UNT’s Radio, TV, Film and Performing Arts Building, at Welch and Chestnut streets. Tickets cost $7.50-$10. Visit http://danceandtheatre.unt.edu or call 940-565-2428.
MONDAY
Noon — Serve Denton Charity Golf Classic at Denton Country Club, 1213 Country Club Drive in Argyle. Tournament includes a chance to play 18 holes of golf with area celebrities, awards dinner, auctions, raffles and contests. Contact Tom Puckett at 214-704-4026 or upnextmarketing@yahoo.com or Jeanne Stewart at 940-442-5402 or jstewart@datcu.org.
8 p.m. — UNT faculty concert with flutist Mary Clardy and Friends, in Voertman Hall at the Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-565-2791 or visit www.music.unt.edu .
TUESDAY
6:45 to 8 a.m. — Rotary Club of Denton South meets at Oakmont Country Club, 1901 Oakmont Drive. Call 940-368-3789.
7 a.m. to sellout — Denton County Farmers Market at Sycamore Street and Carroll Boulevard, in the parking lot by the Denton County Historical Park. Visit www.dentonfarmersmarket.com .
9:30 a.m. — Mother Goose Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories and activities for infants (birth to 18 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752.
10:30 a.m. — Toddler Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories, puppets and activities for toddlers (12-36 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752.
12:30 p.m. — PointBank Charity Golf Classic tournament, benefiting the Denton Public Library, at the Lantana Golf Club, 800 Golf Club Drive in the Lantana area. Entry fee is $500 per team and $150 for individual golfers. Registration begins at 11 a.m. Visit www.pointbank.com , or contact Adam Rivera at 940-686-3214 or arivera@pointbank.com or Tammi Hawthorne at 940-686-7051 or thawthorne@pointbank.com.
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Learn how to use a computer mouse and a keyboard at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free. Call 940-349-8752 to register.
8 p.m. — UNT Choralfest with performances by the UNT Collegium Singers, Concert Choir, Women’s Chorus, Men’s Chorus, University Singers and A Capella Choir, in Winspear Hall at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, on the north side of I-35E at North Texas Boulevard. Tickets cost $8-$10, free for UNT students. Call 940-369-7802 or visit www.thempac.com .
WEDNESDAY
9:30 a.m. — Toddler Time at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Stories, puppets and activities for toddlers (12-36 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752.
11 a.m. — Story Time at Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St. Stories, songs, puppets and more for children age 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com .
3:30 p.m. — Number Ninjas at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Ages 6-10 can play games that reinforce basic math functions. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com .
7 p.m. — Nonfiction Book Discussion Group at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. This month, discuss The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com .
7 p.m. — Scratch Programming class for ages 11-17 at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Learn the basics of programming on Scratch to make games, animations and more. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-349-8752.
7 p.m. — Baby and Toddler Story Time at North Branch Library, 3020 Locust St. Books, songs and play time for children ages 3 and younger. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com .
7 to 8:30 p.m. — Exploring Philosophy at North Branch Library, 3020 Locust St. Join the ongoing discussions of time-honored philosophical issues with Dr. Eva H. Cadwallader, professor of philosophy. Free and open to the public. Call 940-349-8752.
8 p.m. — TWU Drama presents Speech and Debate by Stephen Karam, in the Redbud Theater Complex, on the northwest side of TWU’s Hubbard Hall, northwest of Administration Drive at Bell Avenue. Visit www.twu.edu/drama or call 940-898-2020.
8 p.m. — UNT Concert Orchestra featuring pianist Adam Wodnicki in Winspear Hall at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, on the north side of I-35E at North Texas Boulevard. Tickets cost $8-$10, free for UNT students. Call 940-369-7802 or visit www.thempac.com .
8 p.m. — International Conference of Electroacoustic Music concert in the Merrill Ellis Intermedia Theatre at the Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-565-2791 or visit www.music.unt.edu .
9 p.m. — Wednesday Night Jazz with the Nine and Eight O’clock Lab Bands at the UNT Gateway Center, 801 North Texas Blvd. between Eagle Drive and Highland Street. Admission costs $4. Call 940-565-2791 or visit www.music.unt.edu .
MUSIC
The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub Each Wed, County Rexford, 7-9pm, free. 101 W. Hickory St. 940-566-5483.
The Abbey Underground Thurs: Big Band. Fri: Woody’s Rampage, Soul Patrol, Infamous, Richard Haskins. Weekly events: Each Sat, “’80s and ’90s RetroActive Dance Party”; each Sun, open mic hosted by Bone Doggie, signup at 7:30pm; each Mon, karaoke. 100 W. Walnut St. www.facebook.com/TheAbbeyUnderground .
American Legion Post 550 Each Fri, free karaoke at 9pm; each Tues, free pool. Live band on the last Sat of the month, free. 905 Foundation St., Pilot Point. 940-686-9901.
Andy’s Bar Fri: Vs. the Villain. Sat: Born & Raised. Each Wed, karaoke at 10pm. 122 N. Locust St. 940-565-5400.
Banter Bistro Fri: Classical guitar, 6pm; Bruce Bond, 7pm; Cindy Finefrock, Andy Jones and Laurynn Grimes, 8pm. Sat: “Irish Session” hosted by John Murphy, 3-5pm; Alex Blair, 6pm; Texas Sky Band, 8pm; the 432 Hz Ensemble, 10pm. Wed: “Conservation Issues in Denton County” hosted by the Denton County Sierra Club, 6-8:30pm. Each Thurs, open mic at 8pm; each Sat, live local jazz at 6pm. 219 W. Oak St. 940-565-1638. www.dentonbanter.com .
The Bears Den Thurs: Billy Earl, 6-8:30pm. At Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch, 11670 Massey Road, Pilot Point. 940-686-5600. www.bearsdentexas.com .
Crossroads Bar Each Thurs & Sat, karaoke. 1803 Elm St. 940-808-1177. http://crossroadsbardenton.com .
Dan’s Silverleaf Thurs: Kaela Sinclair, Daphne Willis, 9pm, $7. Fri: Milkdrive, 9pm, $12. Sat: The Baptist Generals (15-year anniversary show), 9pm, $8-$10. Sun: Hares on the Mountain, 5pm, free. Tues: “Song Swap Craziness” with Ryan Thomas Becker, Tony Ferraro and Daniel Markham, 9pm, free. No smoking indoors. 103 Industrial St. 940-320-2000. www.danssilverleaf.com .
The Garage 113 Ave. A. 940-383-0045. www.thedentongarage.com .
The Greenhouse Mon: Chris Milyo. Each Mon, live jazz at 10pm, free. 600 N. Locust St. 940-484-1349. www.greenhouserestaurantdenton.com .
Hailey’s Club Weekly events, 9pm, free-$10: each Thurs, “Throwback Thursdays”; each Fri, “ Top 40 Friday Night Live” with DJ Jay-T; each Tues, “’90s Night” with DJ Question Mark. 122 W. Mulberry St. 940-323-1160. www.haileysclub.com .
Hoochie’s Oyster House Sat: Vince Lujan Project, 9pm. 214 E. Hickory St. 940-383-0104.
J&J’s Pizza Thurs: Heavy Lifting, Curt Thomas, Lonesome Doves, Hell & Home, 7:30pm. Sat: Responsible Johnny, the Faps, the Dr. Golova J. Croxby Experience, 9pm. 118 W. Oak St. 940-382-7769. www.jandjpizzadenton.com .
The LABB Fri: Molotov Dogs, Kerry Davis Jr. Band, 9pm. 218 W. Oak St. 940-293-4240. www.thelabbdenton.com .
La Milpa Mexican Restaurant Each Fri, Mariachi Quetzal, 7:30-9:30pm. 820 S. I-35E, Suite 101. 940-382-8470.
Lone Star Attitude Burger Co. Sat: Jon Christopher Davis, 7-10pm. 113 W. Hickory St. 940-383-1022. www.lsaburger.com .
Lowbrows Beer and Wine Garden 200 S. Washington St., Pilot Point. 940-686-3801. www.lowbrows.us .
Mable Peabody’s Beauty Parlor and Chainsaw Repair Thurs: Phoenix Downs and the Lower Third, 9:30pm, free. Sat: Tippsy Cupps and Ginger Rockafella present “Furlesque,” a burlesque benefit show, 9pm, $7. Sun: Shay Fox’s Dames of Deception, DJ Tom Tom, 10pm. 1125 E. University Drive, Suite 107. 940-566-9910.
Mulberry Street Cantina 110 W. Mulberry St. 940-808-1568. http://mulberrystcantina.com .
Rockin’ Rodeo Thurs: Bart Crow, Matt Hillyer. 1009 Ave. C. 940-565-6611. www.rockinrodeodenton.com .
Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios Thurs: Modal, Navi, Feat Sauce, 9pm, $1-$3. Fri: Merli & Spumante, Wire Nest, Pandalust, Nice Up Crew, 9pm, $5-$7. Sat: Men Seeking Tomahawks’ Tomahawkstock with the Swedish Teens, Sonoamazing, the Single Issues, Kimberlite, 8pm, $5-$7. Tues: “’80s Night” with DJ Yeahdef, 10pm, free-$3. Wed: Max Benson, Jud Block, 9pm, $1-$3. No smoking indoors. 411 E. Sycamore St. 940-387-7781. www.rubberglovesdentontx.com .
Trail Dust Steak House Fri & Sat: Cypress Creek Band. 26501 E. U.S. 380 in Aubrey. 940-365-4440. www.trailduststeaks.net .
UNT on the Square Thurs: 109 N. Elm St. 940-369-8257. http://untonthesquare.unt.edu .
VFW Post 2205 Free karaoke at 8pm each Thurs, Fri and Sat. 909 Sunset St.
The Whitehouse Espresso Bar and Beer Garden Each Thurs, open mic at 7:30pm, sign-up at 7pm; each Wed, Jeffry Eckels presents “Jazz at the Whitehouse,” 8-10:30pm. No cover. 424 Bryan St. 940-484-2786. www.thewhitehousedenton.com .
Zera Coffee Co. 420 E. McKinney St., Suite 106. 940-239-8002. www.zeracoffeecompany.com .
IN THE AREA
7 to 11:30 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday — Western Days Festival in Old Town Lewisville. Four live music stages, tamale eating contest, staged gunfights, stick-horse rodeo, vendors and more. Headliners include Robert Earl Keen and Cory Morrow on Friday and Kevin Fowler and Thompson Square on Saturday. Free admission with tickets printed out from www.lewisvillewesterndays.com ; admission at the gate is $20.
6 to 10 p.m. Saturday — Taste for a Cause, benefiting Denton County Friends of the Family, at 9 Social, 2300 Highland Village Road, Suite 900, in Highland Village. Event features tastings of wine and craft beer, appetizers, live music and other activities. Tickets cost $50 each or $85 per couple. Special taste package is available for $75. Visit http://dcfoftasteforacause.eventbrite.com or call 940-387-5131, ext. 104.
FUTURE BOOKINGS
9 a.m. Oct. 4 — “Nerds & Bikers,” a short motorcycle rally to raise money and collect books in support of childhood literacy, from Denton to American Eagle Harley-Davidson in Corinth. Event will raise funds for NCTC’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, which in turn will help the Boys and Girls Club of Cooke County and other nonprofits. Registration is $20 per bike. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 4 at Stonehill Center, 5800 N. I-35E.
10 a.m. Oct. 4 — 29th annual Aubrey Peanut Festival, sponsored by Keep Aubrey Beautiful. Free daylong event includes a parade at 10 a.m., vendors music, a gunslinger show, games, contests and more. Visit www.aubreypeanutfestival.com, email aubrey@aubreypeanutfestival.com or call 940-343-1313.
1 p.m. Oct. 4 — Jerry Alexander Memorial Golf Tournament, benefiting Denton’s Chapter 920 of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter, at The Bridges Golf Club, 2400 Fred Couples Road in Gunter. Entry fee is $400 per team for the four-person scramble. To register or for more information, call Bill Roberson at 940-465-8226, Larry Crossman at 940-391-1547, Larry Purcell at 214-764-1163 or Mike Griffin at 972-539-5600, or visit www.vva920.org .
6:30 p.m. Oct. 4 — Taste of Home Cooking School at Denton High School, 1007 Fulton St. Doors open at 3 p.m. General admission tickets cost $15; VIP passes cost $35. For tickets, visit DentonRC.com and click on “Taste of Home Cooking School,” or visit the Denton Record-Chronicle office, 314 E. Hickory St. For more information, visit www.tasteofhome.com/cooking-schools .
HALLOWEEN AND FALL EVENTS
1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 — Oktoberfest Patio Party at Robson Ranch, 9501 Ed Robson Blvd. Includes food, music, home tours, free bratwursts and live entertainment.
7 a.m. Oct. 18 — Jack-O’-Lantern Jog 5K and 1-mile walk starts at North Lakes Park, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. Run and walk are chip-timed. Entry includes a T-shirt and fruit, bagels and water at the finish line. Medals will be given to to the top three 5K finishers in each category. Jogging strollers are welcome. Cost is $15 per person. Register by 5 p.m. Oct. 15. Packet pickup is between noon and 8 p.m. Oct. 17. Visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-7275.
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 25 — Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival includes a street fair, carnival games and crafts for kids in the pumpkin patch on Industrial Street, coffin races down Oak Street, music all day and a Twilight Lantern Light parade through downtown. Costumes are encouraged. Free. Visit www.dentondayofthedeadfestival.com .
VISUAL ARTS
Banter Bistro 219 W. Oak St. 940-565-1638.
The Chestnut Tree 107 W. Hickory St. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, Sat 9am-2:30pm; dinner Thurs-Sat 5:30-9pm. 940-591-9475. www.chestnuttearoom.com .
A Creative Art Studio Gallery, classes and workshops. 227 W. Oak St., Suite 101. Mon-Sat 12-6pm, Sun by appointment only. 940-442-1251. www.acreativeartstudio.com .
Cupboard Natural Foods and Cafe 200 W. Congress St. 940-387-5386.
The DIME Store Denton Independent Maker Exchange’s store carrying local art, crafts and vintage items, plus workshop/gallery space. Tues-Sat 10-6. 510 S. Locust St. 940-381-2324. www.dimehandmade.com .
First Friday Denton on the first Friday evening of the month at art venues and businesses around the downtown Square. Free gallery viewings, live music, art projects and demonstrations. For more information, visit www.firstfridaydenton.com .
Green Space Arts Collective Studio/gallery available for rental. 529 Malone St. 940-595-9219. www.greenspacearts.com .
Impressions by DSSLC Store selling ceramics by residents of Denton State Supported Living Center. 105 1/2 W. Hickory St. 940-382-3399.
Jupiter House 114 N. Locust St. 940-387-7100.
Oxide Gallery Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, 10am-3pm Sat. 115 W. Eagle Drive. 940-483-8900. www.oxidegallery.com.
“Deities, Demigods and Disegno,” a solo show of works by Randall M. Good, through October.
Patterson-Appleton Center for the Visual Arts Greater Denton Arts Council’s galleries, meeting space and offices. 400 E. Hickory St. Free. Tues-Sun 1-5pm. 940-382-2787. www.dentonarts.com.
“American Brides: Inspiration and Ingenuity,” through Oct. 24. Presented by the Greater Denton Arts Council and the UNT Texas Fashion Collection.
PointBank Black Box Theatre Denton Community Theatre’s black box performance space. Mon & Wed 1-4pm, Fri 10:30am-1pm, and during performances. 318 E. Hickory St.
Paintings and monoprints by Laurie Weller, through Oct. 17.
SCRAP Denton Nonprofit store selling reused materials for arts and crafts, with the Re:Vision Gallery featuring art made of reused and repurposed items. Classes and workshops. 215 W. Oak St. 940-391-7499. www.scrapdenton.org.
tAd The Art Den, a small, artist-run space inside the Bowllery, 901 Ave. C, Suite 101. Tues-Sun 11am-9pm. www.tadgallery.org. 940-383-2695.
TWU Blagg-Huey Library Mon-Thurs 7:30am-midnight, Fri 7:30am-10pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 2pm-midnight. 1322 Oakland St. 940-898-3701. www.twu.edu/library.
TWU East and West galleries in the TWU Fine Arts Building, at Oakland Street and Pioneer Circle. Free. Mon-Fri 9-4, weekends by appointment. 940-898-2530. www.twu.edu/visual-arts.
TWU Gallery 010 Student-run exhibition space in the lower level of the Student Union, on Bell Avenue at Administration Drive. Mon-Thurs 8-9; Fri 8-5; Sun 1-9. www.twu.edu/visual-arts.
UNT Art Gallery in the UNT Art Building, 1201 W. Mulberry St. at Welch. Building also includes the North Gallery and the Lightwell Gallery. Tues noon-5pm, Wed-Thurs 9:30am-8pm, Fri-Sat noon-5pm. Free. 940-565-4316. http://gallery.unt.edu.
“Discoveries of the Houston FotoFest Meeting Place,” through Oct 18. Photos by artists Mariette Pathy Allen, Carolle Bénitah, Martin Bogren, Calé, José Guerrero, Jun Itoi, Nate Larson, Marni Shindelman, Laís Pontes, Jana Romanova and Mariela Sancari.
UNT Cora Stafford Gallery In UNT’s Oak Street Hall, 1120 W. Oak St. Tues-Fri 10am-2pm or by appointment. 940-565-4005.
UNT on the Square 109 N. Elm St. Free. Mon-Fri 9am-noon & 1-5pm, with extended hours Thurs until 8pm; Sat 11am-3pm. 940-369-8257. http://untonthesquare.unt.edu.
Robert Jessup’s “New Work: 2013-2014,” through Thursday.
“Hunger in Focus,” a photography exhibition exploring the hunger epidemic in Denton, opens Monday and runs through Wednesday.
Visual Arts Society of Texas Member organization of the Greater Denton Arts Council offers community and continuing education for local visual artists, professional and amateur. Meetings are at the Patterson-Appleton Center for the Visual Arts, 400 E. Hickory St. Monthly meetings include mini-shows and demonstrations by visiting artists. Two annual juried exhibits. Critique groups and workshops. Visit www.vastarts.org or call Executive Director Lynne Cagle Cox at 972-VAST-ORG.
Zera Coffee Co. 420 E. McKinney St., Suite 106. 940-239-8002. www.zeracoffeecompany.com.
LITERARY EVENTS
Emily Fowler Central Library 502 Oakland St. 9am-6pm Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat; 9am-9pm Tues & Thurs; 1-5pm Sun. 940-349-8712.
North Branch Library 3020 N. Locust St. 9am-9pm Mon-Wed, 9am-6pm Thurs-Sat, 1-5pm Sun. 940-349-8756.
Chess Night Casual, non-tournament play, 6-8:45pm Mon
Computer classes Call 940-349-8752.
North Branch Writers’ Critique Group Writing novels, short stories, poetry or journals, 7pm Tues
Secondhand Prose Friends of the Denton Public Libraries’ fundraising bookstore is open 9am-3pm & 5:30-8:30pm Mon, 9am-3pm Sat & 1-4pm Sun.
South Branch Library 3228 Teasley Lane. Noon-9pm Mon, 9am-6pm Tues & Thurs-Sat, 9am-9pm Wed, 1-5pm Sun. 940-349-8251.
POINTS OF INTEREST
The Bayless-Selby House Museum Restored Victorian-style home built in 1898. 317 W. Mulberry St. Tues-Sat 10am-noon and 1-3pm. Free. Handicapped accessible. Regular special events and workshops. 940-349-2865. www.dentoncounty.com/bsh.
Denton County African American Museum Exhibits of historic black families in the county, including artwork and quilting, and personal items of the lady of the house. 317 W. Mulberry St., next to the Bayless-Selby House Museum. Tues-Sat 10am-noon and 1-3pm. Free. www.dentoncounty.com/dcaam.
Bethlehem in Denton County Small gallery in Sanger displaying a personal collection of 2,900 nativities. Open evenings and weekends, by appointment only. Free. Small groups and children welcome. To schedule your visit, call 940-231-4520 or e-mail jkmk@advantexmail.com. www.bethlehemindentonco.com.
Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum Exhibits include photos of Denton communities, historic Hispanic and black families, farm and ranching artifacts, and special collections including Southwest American Indian and Denton County pottery, pressed glass and weaponry. Research materials, county cemetery records, genealogical info, photographs. 110 W. Hickory St. 10-4:30 Mon-Fri and 11-3 Sat, closed holidays. Free. Special monthly exhibits and lectures. Call 940-349-2850 or visit www.dentoncounty.com/chos.
Denton Community Market, a local artists and farmers market, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from April through November at the Denton County Historical Park, on Mulberry Street near Carroll Boulevard. Visit http://dentonmarket.org.
Denton County Farmers Market Local farmers sell fresh seasonal vegetables and fruit every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, through September, from 7 a.m. to sellout. At Sycamore Street and Carroll Boulevard, in the parking lot by the Denton County Historical Park. Visit www.dentonfarmersmarket.com.
Denton Firefighters Museum Collection at Central Fire Station, 332 E. Hickory St., displays firefighting memorabilia from the 1800s to the present. 8am-5pm Mon-Fri. Closed on city holidays. Free and handicapped accessible.
Gowns of the First Ladies of Texas Created in 1940, exhibit features garments worn by wives of governors of Texas. 8am-5pm Mon-Fri. Administration Conference Tower, TWU campus. Free, reservations required. 940-898-3644.
Hangar Ten Flying Museum Nonprofit museum displays, maintains, preserves, flies and shows antique, classic and contemporary classes of aircraft. Mon-Sat 8:30am-3 pm. 1945 Matt Wright Lane at Denton Enterprise Airport. Free. 940-565-1945. www.hangar10.org.
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area Three hiking trails; camping, fishing and more on the Elm Fork of the Trinity River; restored 1870 log home. Summer hours: Fri-Sun 7am-7pm. Admission is $5, free for children 5 and younger. Front gate is at Jones Street and North Kealy Avenue in Lewisville. Call 972-219-3930 for directions. www.ias.unt.edu/llela.
Little Chapel-in-the-Woods Built in 1939, one of 20 outstanding architectural achievements in Texas. Daily 8am-5pm, except on university holidays or when booked for weddings, weekends by appointment only, TWU campus. 940-898-3644.
Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch Nonprofit 126-acre ranch with rare and exotic animals, including black bears, kangaroos, bobcats, zebras and more. Exhibits, tram ride, animal presentations and restaurant. Open to the public 10am-5pm Sat & Sun. Tickets cost $10 for ages 13 and older, $8 for ages 3-12, $8 for seniors. 11670 Massey Road, Pilot Point. 940-686-4600. www.sharkarosa.com.
UNT Rafes Urban Astronomy Center UNT’s astronomy center, open to the public once a month. 2350 Tom Cole Road. For directions and more information, visit www.astronomy.unt.edu/obsv.html.
Star Party on the first Saturday of the month, beginning 30 minutes after sundown, weather permitting. Admission is $5, free for children 4 and younger.
UNT Sky Theater Planetarium in UNT’s Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building, 1704 W. Mulberry St. 940-369-8213. www.skytheater.unt.edu.
Water Worlds, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. each Saturday. Tickets cost $3-$5, cash only.
Flight Adventures, children’s matinee at noon each Saturday. Tickets cost $3, cash only.
Western Heritage Gallery at Stonehill Center, 5800 N. I-35, Suite 400. 940-243-3933. www.thewesternheritagegallery.com.
SENIORS
American Legion Hall Senior Center 629 Lakey Drive in Fred Moore Park. 10am-3pm Mon-Fri, 6-9pm Thurs. 940-349-8298.
Denton Senior Center offers daily lunches, classes, travel, health services and numerous drop-in activities. 8am-9pm Mon-Fri; 9am-1pm Sat. 509 N. Bell Ave. 940-349-8720.
Ongoing activities:
Aletha’s Craft Store, open 9am-1pm Mon-Fri.
Social dancing, live bands and refreshments every second and fourth Friday, 7-9:30pm, $6.
Movies 6pm each Wed, free for Denton seniors.
SPAN noon meal each Mon-Fri, $2 for seniors 60 and older, $5 for those younger than 60.
Bridge Party bridge, 12:30pm Thurs; duplicate bridge, 12:30pm Wed
Bingo 12:45pm first and third Fri
Triangle Squares square dancing 7pm first and third Fri, $6
Ed Bonk Workshop woodshop 9am-noon Tues-Thurs, $6 annual membership plus $1 per visit.
RSVP Referral and placement service for volunteers age 55 and older. 1400 Crescent St. 940-383-1508.
ACTIVITIES
Acoustic Lawn Jam from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday, weather permitting, on the lawn of the Courthouse on the Square, 110 W. Hickory St. Open acoustic jam for all levels of musicians.
Denton Celtic Dancers meets from 5 to 7 p.m. each Sunday at the Patterson-Appleton Center for the Visual Arts, 400 E. Hickory St. Beginners’ class starts at 6 p.m. Call 940-321-0012 or visit www.dentoncelticdancers.org.
Denton County Dulcimer Club meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m on the third Saturday of each month in the community room at Denton Good Samaritan Village, 2500 Hinkle Drive. Dues are $3 per month. Participants may bring a sack lunch. Call 940-565-9331 or e-mail donnasgregory@gmail.com.
Friday night community dances at Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave., from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Friday of each month. Dances are open to all adults and include live music and refreshments. Dance hosts will be present to dance with unaccompanied ladies. Admission is $6. Call 940-349-8720.
Green Space Arts Collective Ballet, tap, modern, and hip-hop dance classes for children and adults. 529 Malone St. 940-595-9219. www.greenspacearts.com.
Harps Over Texas Autoharp Club Jamming as well as help for new and experienced players. All acoustic instruments welcome. 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1424 Stuart Road. 940-382-3248.
The Triangle Squares Local square dancing group meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Fridays each month at Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave. Starts with early rounds and workshops. Grand march starts at 8pm. Non-members pay $6 per person, members get in free. Call 214-288-6883. www.trianglesquaresdanceclub.com.
Mainstream square dance lessons from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 9 through Dec. 16, at the Denton Senior Center, $60 per person, first three lessons are free.
SPORTS
Denton Civic Center Location of Denton Parks and Recreation customer service center, 8am-5pm Mon-Fri. Indoor walking track open 6:45am-7pm Mon-Fri. 321 E. McKinney St. 940-349-8285. Visit www.dentonparks.com.
Denia Recreation Center Fitness center, gameroom, indoor courts, climbing wall, preschool and more. 7am-9pm Mon-Wed; 7am-8pm Thurs-Fri; 9:30am-3:30pm Sat. 1001 Parvin St. 940-349-8285.
Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center Fitness center, indoor courts, fitness, gameroom, computer room, preschool and more. 9am-9pm Mon-Fri; 9:30am-6:30pm Sat. 1300 Wilson St. 940-349-8575.
North Lakes Recreation Center Fitness center with fitness specialists and child care available; indoor courts, preschool classes, group exercise classes and more. 5:30am-10pm Mon-Thurs; 5:30am-9:30pm Fri; 7:30am-3:15pm Sat. 2001 W. Windsor Drive. 940-349-8287. Basketball court located across Windsor Drive, behind the softball fields on the north side of the park. Lights available until 10pm (closing time for the park).
AQUATICS
Denton Natatorium Indoor pools with open and lap swimming, swim lessons for children and adults, water exercise available. 2400 Long Road. Mon-Fri 5:30am-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun noon-6pm. Admission for city residents is $4 for ages 16 and older, $3 for ages 3-15. Nonresidents pay an additional $1. Free for ages 2 and younger. Passes and punch cards available. 940-349-8800.
DOG PARK
Wiggly Field Dog Park at Lake Forest Park, at 1400 E. Ryan Road, between Teasley Lane and FM1830 (Country Club Road). Free. Closed 7am-3:30pm Wed for mowing and maintenance. For rules, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-8731.
GOLF
Denton Country Club 1213 Country Club Road, Argyle. 940-387-2812. Private, 18 holes.
Doral Tesoro Golf Club 15801 Championship Parkway, Fort Worth. 817-497-2582. Daily fee, 18 holes.
Lantana Golf Club 800 Golf Club Drive, Lantana. 940-728-4653. Private, 18 holes.
Oakmont Country Club 1200 Clubhouse Drive, Corinth. 940-321-5599. Private, 18 holes.
Robson Ranch Wildhorse Golf Course 9400 Ed Robson Blvd., Denton. 940-246-1001. Semi-private, 18 holes.
Texas Sundown Ranch Golf Course 13037 I-35, Sanger. 940-458-5979. Daily fee, 9 holes.
TWU Golf Course 1120 Club House Drive, Denton. 940-898-3163. Daily fee, 18 holes.
The Timber Links at Denton 5201 Par Drive, Suite 2, Denton. 940-380-1318. Semi-private, 9 holes.
SKATING
Skate Works Park Ramps, platforms, railings and more for skateboarders and inline skaters of all skill levels. Classes, rentals and parties available. 11am-9pm Sat; 1-8pm Sun. Free. Helmets may be rented for $3. Next to Water Works Park on Long Road at Sherman Drive (FM428) and Loop 288. 940-349-8523. Visit www.dentonparks.com.
