THURSDAY
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 .
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 .
7 to 9 p.m. — Thursday Night Music with Opera on Tap and violinist Yalira Machado at UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St. Free. Call 940-369-8257 or visit http://untonthesquare.unt.edu .
7 p.m. — Denton High School presents The 39 Steps in the school auditorium, 1007 Fulton St. Tickets cost $8 for adults, $5 for students. Visit www.dentonisd.org/Domain/368 .
7:30 p.m. — UNT Symphony Band 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. — Music Theatre of Denton presents Les Miserables at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Sold out. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.musictheatreofdenton.com .
FRIDAY
9:30 a.m. — Mother Goose Time, stories, songs and activities for infants up to 18 months and their caregivers, at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free. Call 940-349-8752.
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 .
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 p.m. — Reading by Bonnie Friedman, an emeritus UNT Institute for the Advancement of the Arts faculty fellow, at UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St. Pete Fairchild will also present readings from his work. Reception begins at 7 p.m., reading at 7:30 p.m. Free. Visit.
7 p.m. — Denton High School presents The 39 Steps in the school auditorium, 1007 Fulton St. Tickets cost $8 for adults, $5 for students. Visit www.dentonisd.org/Domain/368 .
7:30 p.m. — Music Theatre of Denton presents Les Miserables at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Sold out. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.musictheatreofdenton.com .
8 p.m. — UNT faculty/student recital featuring the works of Kristen Bartus Broberg, in Voertman Hall at the Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-565-2791 or visit www.music.unt.edu .
SATURDAY
8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Neighborhood Empowerment Summit at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Summit offers free education in community building, leadership development and civic empowerment. Free program includes lunch and door prizes. Visit www.cityofdenton.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 3:30 p.m. — Robson Ranch Craft Bazaar at the community clubhouse. To reach the sale, take I-35E to Exit 79, Robson Ranch Road. Go west 1.5 miles, enter the gates to Robson Ranch, and follow posted signs to the bazaar.
10 a.m. — Math tutoring for children in kindergarten through 12th grade at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free. For more information, email Dr. Gil Lee at gilsiklee@intellichoice.org. Registration is required; call 940-349-8752.
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 p.m. and 7 p.m. — Denton High School presents The 39 Steps in the school auditorium, 1007 Fulton St. Tickets cost $8 for adults, $5 for students. Visit www.dentonisd.org/Domain/368 .
7:30 p.m. — Music Theatre of Denton presents Les Miserables at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Sold out. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.musictheatreofdenton.com .
SUNDAY
2 p.m. — Music Theatre of Denton presents Les Miserables at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Sold out. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.musictheatreofdenton.com .
MONDAY
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.
6:30 p.m. — Saxophonist Stephen Page with pianist Cameron Hofmann, in a guest artist recital, in the Recital Hall at the UNT Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-565-2791 or visit www.music.unt.edu .
7 to 8 p.m. — “Making the Most of Your Retirement,” a free presentation by Tim Smith of Modern Woodmen of America, at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com .
8 p.m. — Actor George Takei speaks in the UNT Coliseum, 600 Ave. D, as part of the UNT Distinguished Lecture Series. Tickets cost $15 for the general public, $10 for UNT faculty, staff and alumni, $5 for student guest tickets. Visit https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/take i.
8 p.m. — UNT Baroque Chamber Ensembles, coordinated by Paul Leenhouts, 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
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.
4:30 p.m. — Edible Art for Teens: “Monsters Creations” at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. for ages 11 and older. Free, but register by Sunday by calling 940-349-8752.
6:30 p.m. — Teen LegoMania at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Ages 11-17 can build with Legos provided by the library. Free. Call 940-349-8752.
6:30 p.m. — Double bassist Andres Martin, in a guest artist recital, in Voertman Hall at the UNT Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-565-2791 or visit www.music.unt.edu .
7:30 p.m. — Monster Flute Choir concert with the TWU and Brookhaven Flute Choirs at TWU’s Margo Jones Performance Hall, on the first floor of the Music Building, at Oakland Street and Pioneer Circle. Featuring Amy Coehlo on Peter Senchuk’s new Alto Flute Concerto. Free. Visit www.twu.edu/music .
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 .
4:30 p.m. — Slime Science at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. For ages 6-11. Make different kinds of slime and experiment with their properties. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-349-8752.
6:30 p.m. — “Tubaween” concert, UNT tuba/euphonium ensemble conducted by Brian Bowman, in Voertman Hall at the Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-565-2791 or visit www.music.unt.edu .
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. — UNT Concert Orchestra, conducted by Clay Couturiaux, with double bassist Jeff Bradetich, 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 Six O’clock and Two O’clock Jazz 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: 11:40, Soul Patrol, Molotov Dogs. 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 Each Wed, karaoke at 10pm. 122 N. Locust St. 940-565-5400.
Banter Bistro Thurs: Niels Rosendahl, 6pm. Fri: Classical guitar, 6pm; Bruce Bond, 7pm; Morgan Wallace Blues Band, 8pm. Sat: Brandon Jones Quartet, 6pm; Richard Gilbert, Nick Reibach, 8pm; the Knocking, 10pm. 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: Kody West, 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: The Mother Hips, Charlie Shafter, 8:30pm, $10-$12. Fri: Tony MacAlpine, LoNero, 8pm, $15-$20. Sat: Cirque du Horror, 4:30pm & 9:30pm, $7-$15. Sun: Cirque du Horror, 4pm, $7-$15; Hares on the Mountain, 7pm, free. Mon: Paul Slavens and Friends, 8pm, free. Tues: Devil’s Progress: A Sparklehorse Tribute featuring Ryan Thomas Becker and Petra Kelly, 9pm, free. Wed: Joe Pat Hennen, 5pm, free. No smoking indoors. 103 Industrial St. 940-320-2000. www.danssilverleaf.com .
The Greenhouse Mon: The Mack Five. 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: Gravity Feed, 9pm. 214 E. Hickory St. 940-383-0104.
J&J’s Pizza 118 W. Oak St. 940-382-7769. www.jandjpizzadenton.com .
The LABB Fri: Afro Deezy Axe, 10pm. 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. Fri: Troy Cartwright, 7-10pm. Sat: Chaz Marie, 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 Each 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: Songs and storytelling with Bowling for Soup’s Jaret Reddick and Erik Chandler, Matt Hillyer, 8pm, $12-$15. 1009 Ave. C. 940-565-6611. www.rockinrodeodenton.com .
Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios Thurs: “Horror Night,” 9pm, free-$3. Fri: Jacko Suede, the Lead Pipes, Human Groove Hormone, 9pm, $5-$7. Sat: Denton Comedy Collective presents stand-up comedy with Alex Smelser, Paul Feerow, Matt Soloman, Andrew Woods, Scott Crisp, Clint Werth and host Jasmine Ellis, 9pm, $3-$5. Sun: Benny the Jet Rodriguez, Stymie, Good Hawk, 9pm, $1-$3. Tues: Brighter Death Now, Deutsch Nepal, Raison D’Etre, Steel Hook Prostheses, Filth, Black Leather Jesus, Goat, 10pm, $1-$3. Wed: Secret Chiefs 3, Atomic Ape, Invincible Czars, Cerulean GIallo, 9pm, $15-$18. 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: Opera on Tap, 7pm; violinist Yalira Machado, 8pm, 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. Fri: Andrew Peterson, 7:30pm, $30. 420 E. McKinney St., Suite 106. 940-239-8002. www.zeracoffeecompany.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.
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
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 .
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 .
“Made in Denton County,” an exhibit featuring locally made products, now on display.
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 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 .
Star Stories, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. each Saturday. Tickets cost $3-$5, cash only.
ExoPlanets: Worlds of Wonder, 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. 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. Visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-8731.
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. Next to Water Works Park on Long Road at Sherman Drive (FM428) and Loop 288. 940-349-8523.
TENNIS
Goldfield Tennis Center Eight outdoor lighted courts and utility court. Offers classes, leagues and tournaments. 3-9pm Mon-Thurs, 3-8pm Fri, 9am-5pm Sat. 2005 W. Windsor Drive. 940-349-8526.
