Events

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. — Toddler Time at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Stories, songs and activities for ages 12-36 months and their caregivers. Followed by Toddler Play Time at 10 a.m. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.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 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com .

10 a.m. and 11 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.

3:30 p.m. — Book Adventures for ages 5-8 at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com .

4 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.

4:30 p.m. — Science Adventures: “Rocket Science” for ages 6-11 at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-349-8752.

8 p.m. — International Conference of Electroacoustic Music: Telematic concert in Merrill Ellis Intermedia Theatre at the UNT Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-565-2791 or visit www.music.unt.edu .

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. — Death and Dessert Mystery Book Club at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Explore new mysteries each month and eat a themed dessert. Free. Email terri.gibbs@cityofdenton.com.

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 Menagerie Multicultural Ensemble and Jordan Coffing 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. — Thursday Night Music with Menagerie multicultural ensemble and El Cuarteto de la Ultima Hora at UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St. Free. Call 940-369-8257 or visit http://untonthesquare.unt.edu .

8 p.m. — International Conference of Electroacoustic Music concert 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 .

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. — “Beading Off the Loom” for ages 18 and older at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Learn how to create a bracelet using the peyote or gourd stitch. All materials will be provided. 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.

5 p.m. — “Music From the Montpellier Codex,” conducted by Paul leenhouts, in the Recital Hall at the Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-565-2791 or visit www.music.unt.edu .

5 p.m. to midnight — Oktoberfest on Walnut, a block party on the 100 block of Walnut Street on the south side of the Square. Free event celebrates Bavarian-style music, food and customs. Visit http://on.fb.me/1thT8cT .

5 p.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Saturday — International 24 Hour Comics Day at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Register at www.24hourcomicsday.com and create a 24-page comic in 24 hours. Visit www.dentonlibrary.com, call 940-349-8741 or email juli.gonzalez@cityofdenton.com.

5 p.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Saturday — “Make Denton Better” Hackathon in the Forge at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Teams and individuals will work on their ideas for improving the city in a free-form event. Visit www.dentonlibrary.com, call 940-349-8741 or email juli.gonzalez@cityofdenton.com.

6 p.m. — 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 .

6 p.m. — “Think & Drink,” E. Scott Geller talks about the Actively Caring for People movement at East Side Denton, 117 E. Oak St. Visit www.facebook.com/DentonHumanityRestored .

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. — 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 .

SATURDAY

Through 5 p.m. — International 24 Hour Comics Day at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Register at www.24hourcomicsday.com and create a 24-page comic in 24 hours. Call 940-349-8752.

Through 5 p.m. — “Make Denton Better” Hackathon in the Forge at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Teams and individuals will work on their ideas for improving the city in a free-form event. Visit www.dentonlibrary.com , call 940-349-8741 or email juli.gonzalez@cityofdenton.com.

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 a.m. — “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. at Stonehill Center, 5800 N. I-35E.

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 5 p.m. — Comic Creation Challenge at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. As part of 24 Hour Comics Day, teens can create a comic in eight hours, as individuals or in groups. Registration is required. Call 940-349-8752.

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.

10 a.m. — 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.

11 a.m. — Story Time at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, 3310 Collins Road, followed by a hike led by a Texas Master Naturalist. For children ages 3-5 and their families. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.clearcreekdenton.com .

1 p.m. — 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 .

2 p.m. — “Repairing Your Property After a Storm,” a presentation by general contractor Robert Poe, at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com .

2 p.m. and 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.

3 p.m. — “Navigating Ancestry Library Edition,” a free class at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Registration is required. Call 940-349-8752.

6:30 p.m. — 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 .

8 p.m. — International Conference of Electroacoustic Music concert in Voertman Hall at the Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-565-2791 or visit www.music.unt.edu .

SUNDAY

2 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.

MONDAY

8 p.m. — Spectrum Concert: Composers Forum in the Merrill Ellis Intermedia Theatre at the UNT Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-565-2791 or visit www.music.unt.edu .

6 p.m. — Chess Night at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Players of all ages and skill levels welcome. Free. Call 940-349-8752.

TUESDAY

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.

2:30 p.m. — Animal Hunts at the Library: “Bats” at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Author Deborah Johnston will lead children ages 5-9 on an imaginary journey learning about bats. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com .

3 p.m. — “Snap and Squishy Circuits” for ages 8-12 at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Learn about electricitywhile playing with Snap Circuits Jr. kits and squishy circuits. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-349-8752.

6:30 to 8 p.m. — Teen Advisory Board at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. For teens grades 6-12. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com .

6:30 to 8 p.m. — “Stop Motion Videos: Halloween Edition,” a two-part program for ages 11-17 at North Branch Library, 3020 Locust St. Learn how to create a stop-motion video, from storyboarding to editing. Teams will create videos, then come back to edit and view them from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-349-8752.

7 p.m. — Amazing YA Book Club, a group for adult fans of young adult books, meets at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. This month, discuss The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater. Call 940-349-8752.

7 to 8:45 p.m. — North Branch Writers’ Critique Group, for those interested in writing novels, short stories, poetry or journals, meets at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free.

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 .

2 to 3:30 p.m. — Learn how to use a computer mouse at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-349-8752.

2 to 4 p.m. — Adventure Time Party, a come-and-go event for ages 6-12 at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Event includes Adventure Time-themed games, crafts and activities. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com .

4:30 p.m. — Super Kids Book Club for ages 6-10 at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-349-8752.

4:30 p.m. — Maker Teen: “Duct Tape Crafts” for ages 11 and older at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Free, but registration is required by Monday. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com .

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.

7 to 8:30 p.m. — Professor’s Corner, a discussion group dedicated to literary texts, meets at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. TWU professor Russell Greer will discuss the key merits and controversies associated with Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com .

7:30 p.m. — UNT Concert Band, conducted by Nicholas E. Williams, 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 .

9 p.m. — Wednesday Night Jazz with the U-Tubes and the UNT Jazz Repertory Ensemble 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 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.

Amitea Fri: “Play Your Soul” with Justin Fortune, Elizabeth Rae, Zachy Dylan Hargis, Rachel Hamm, Aaron Price, Claybourne, others, 7pm, free. 708 N. Locust St. 940-382-8898. www.amitea.org .

Andy’s Bar Fri: Jagged Row, Fly Away Hero, Jungle Ruckus, Drive Thru Society, 9pm. Sat: Pansy Moon, the Lead Pipes, Band Nerds, Human Groove Hormone, the Yaga Yagas, 9pm. Each Wed, karaoke at 10pm. 122 N. Locust St. 940-565-5400.

Banter Bistro Thurs: Amanda Ekery, 6pm. Fri: Eunji Angie Kim (jazz), Ginny Mac and Kent Shores, 8pm. Sat: Richard Gilbert, Mathew Grigsby, 8pm; Bouncehouse Cathedral, 10pm. Tues: Mister Joe Jazz Band, 8pm; Le Not So Hot Klub du Denton, 9pm. Each Thurs, open mic at 8pm; each Sat, live local jazz at 6pm. 219 W. Oak St. 940-565-1638. www.dentonbanter.com .

Crossroads Bar Each Thurs & Sat, karaoke. 1803 Elm St. 940-808-1177. http://crossroadsbardenton.com .

Dan’s Silverleaf Thurs: Satans of Soft Rock, 9pm, $8. Fri: Western Star, Danny Diamonds, 10pm, $7. Sat: Denton, Dallas & Beyond podcast 2-year anniversary, 4pm, free; Boxcar Bandits, Hares on the Mountain, AM Ramblers, 9pm, $10. Sun: “Denton Does Merle Haggard” with the Raised Right Men, Isaac Hoskins, Melissa Ratley, Brent Best, Danny Balis, Kerry Davis, 5pm, free. Mon: Paul Slavens and Friends, 10pm, free. Tues: Cymbals Eat Guitars, Slothrust, Dome Dwellers, 10pm, $10-$13. 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: Fundamental. 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 .

J&J’s Pizza Mon: Fishboy, Sacred Destinies, 9-11pm. 118 W. Oak St. 940-382-7769. www.jandjpizzadenton.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. 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 Sat: Lemme Addams’ Stardust Revue presents “Mysteries, Magick and Mayhem” (burlesque show), 10pm. Each Thurs, Phoenix Downs and the Lower Third, 9:30pm, free. Each Sun, Shay Fox’s Dames of Deception, DJ Tom Tom, 10pm. 1125 E. University Drive, Suite 107. 940-566-9910.

Rockin’ Rodeo Thurs: The Damn Quails, Phil Hamilton, 8pm, $10-$12. 1009 Ave. C. 940-565-6611. www.rockinrodeodenton.com .

Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios Thurs: Absolutely Not, Dome Dwellers, Dead Shakes, 9pm, $1-$3. Fri: “Bike Prom” with Redlightroom, Cozyhawks, 9pm, $1-$3. Sat: “Nice Up Gloves,” 10pm, free-$3. Tues: “’80s Night” with DJ Yeahdef, 10pm, free-$3. No smoking indoors. 411 E. Sycamore St. 940-387-7781. www.rubberglovesdentontx.com .

Trail Dust Steak House 26501 E. U.S. 380 in Aubrey. 940-365-4440. www.trailduststeaks.net .

UNT on the Square Each Thurs, “Thursday Night Music,” 7-9pm, free. 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

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday — “Texas Gardening: You Can Do It,” Denton County Master Gardener Association fall garden festival, in the Family Life Center at Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church, 6101 Morriss Road in Flower Mound. Free entertainment and educational activities for the entire family. Visit http://dcmga.com/events .

FUTURE BOOKINGS

6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Oct. 11 — “Boots, Bling & Bourbon,” Denton Benefit League’s bourbon tasting fundraiser with live music and barbecue, at Lantana Golf Club, 800 Golf Club Drive in the Lantana area. Tickets cost $50 for dinner, $20 for the Texas liquor and bourbon tasting. Raffle tickets cost $10. Reservations are due by Friday. Visit http://dentonbenefitleague.org, or contact Jo Ann Ballantine at 940-368-1998 or jaballantine@verizon.net.

5 p.m. Oct. 17 — Registration deadline for Keep Denton Beautiful’s community tree giveaway, open to Denton residents. The giveaway will be from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 25 at the city landfill. One tree per household; participants must provide proof of city residency. Register online at http://kdb.org .

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.

6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 17 — Halloween Harvest at Denia Recreation Center, 1001 Parvin St. Come in costume for family fun including carnival games, costume contests and more. Rock climbing will be $1, and cheap concessions will be available. Register at the front door by 7 p.m. for the costume contest. Free. Visit www.dentonparks.com .

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.

10 a.m. to noon Oct. 25 — Halloween Carnival at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson St. Free family event includes games, goody bags, face painting, a bounce house and more. Costume contest starts at 10:30 a.m. Visit www.dentonparks.com .

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 .

6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 25 — Zombie Haunted House at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson St. For teens and adults; not appropriate for young children or those disturbed by macabre images. Admission is $3 for first trip through the haunted house, $2 for subsequent trips. Visit www.dentonparks.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 .

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/bs h.

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.

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.