Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, and Denton has plenty for you to get into with friends and family alike. This is only a handful of some of the awesome happening over the next several days, and it's in addition to the drag shows, open mics, karaoke, and so much more! 

 

Thursday, May 24

Pay What You Want Fest (Benefit & Birthday for Charlsie Grace)

Backyard on Bell
BandSource is throwing a benefit fest this weekend at Backyard where you can pay what you want to get in. The show kicks off Thursday night featuring the talents of AV the Great, We Are Band Nerds, and Juicy the Emissary. Funds are being raised to help pay for Charlsie Grace's medical bills. Help out a member of the music community and see some great music while doing so.

 

Friday, May 25

Froggy Fresh w/ Pudge

Andy’s Bar
Pudge is throwing his album release party alongside Froggy Fresh and Money Maker Mike. You can score your tickets through the event page, and if you move fast you can score some meet and greet passes that come with swag!

 

Six Piece Comedy Deal

J&J’s Pizza on the Square
Pay what you want for this special 3rd edition of the Six Piece Comedy Deal that includes a bonus extra comedian! Gracing the ODB with two show times, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

 

Electric Dancy Carnival

Harvest House
Get ready to groove, Dancy Doctor is bringing the tunes to get you moving to the Harvest House stage Friday night with a light show that’s sure to brighten up your night.

 

Saturday, May 26

 

Sprung <3

Little d Performance Platform
Summer is upon us, and Little d Performance Platform presents an ode to spring with music, spoken word, art, and more. The event is a $5 donation that goes towards compensating the performers and is BYOB.
 

William Trouble w/ Brave Little Howl and Darkes and Charlies

Harvest House
Sponsored by Brooklyn Brewery, check out 3 amazing bands for a night of indie rock as they take the Harvest House stage and it’s free! It's going to be a beautiful evening for an outdoor show and tunes start at 9pm.

 

Petty Theft

Dan’s Silverleaf
It’s a tribute night to the late the great Tom Petty with a night of the classics and your favorites from Petty Theft. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door day of and scoop up yours now. Seating is first come, first serve.

 

Daniel Markham Hyperspeed Release Show

Andy’s Bar
The highly anticipated release of “Hyperspeed” from Daniel Markham is Saturday night at Andy’s, with a lineup that includes American Werewolf Academy and Brandon Adams. Cover is $5 and make sure to grab one his cassettes! 

 

Sunday, May 27th

Denton Comic Creators May 2018 Meeting

Madness Comics and Games
A new monthly gathering for those interested in the art of comic book creation and passionate about creating their own. Participants will be able to share their current projects and goals while networking with others who have passions in writing, drawing, inking, lettering, publishing, and marketing. Meeting starts at 2pm.

 

Character's Birthday Sock Hop!

Andy’s Bar
The oh so talented Character is celebrating his birthday with one heck of a party at Andy’s Bar this Sunday. Keep the weekend going into Monday morning with Super Hero/Super Villain, GRGG, Pudge, DJ Party McFly, and comedy from Josh Johnson. Cover is $5 for a night of the happiest of birthday shenanigans.  

 

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