Weekend Update: May 31 - June 2
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Here we go Denton! The weekend came quick and we couldn't be more grateful. This heat may be hurtin' your productivity streak, but don't let it keep you inside this weekend. Another weekend with a little something for everyone, check a handful of those events out in our Weekend Update.
Thursday, May 31
Karaoke Night
Denton County Brewing Co
ICYMI: DCBC hosts a kick-ass Karaoke Night every Thursday evening on their outside side patio! Sign up, show everyone your stuff, and belt out your favorite tune! Sign up starts at 8 p.m.
Local Sounds: The Delzells // Sur Duda (War Party) // Big Heaven
Backyard on Bell
Sur Dada and Big Heaven from Fort Worth join the Garage Rock playing fellas from The Delzells on Backyards new stage. This is free, all ages show and tunes kick off at 9 p.m.
Friday, June 1
Grand Opening Weekend One
Armadillo Ale Works
It’s been a long time coming, and Armadillo Ale Works has been pouring their delicious brews from spankin’ new taps at their new location as a soft opening for a couple weeks now, but the party takes place over the next two weekends with live music, food trucks, and live t-shirt screen printing.
Squeezebox Bandits At Dan's Silver Leaf
Dan’s Silverleaf
A mix of Country, Texas Blues, and Zydeco; Squeezebox Bandits with special guest Tommy Luke, will have you moving and shaking this Friday evening at Dan’s Silverleaf! Lonestar in hand, get ready to groove, show starts at 9 p.m. and is 21+.
Pride in Denton
The Bearded Monk
Those cold and refreshing Montucky cans are bringing their Pride design back, and The Bearded Monk is kicking off a two week celebration with an interview with the Monktucky owners at Free Beer Friday on Denton Radio with samples be given away til 8:30 p.m., followed by an after-party with live screen printing and free swag at The Monk.
Saturday, June 2
A Plain View Opening Reception
Greater Denton Arts Council
Photographer, Actor, and Director Jason Lee will be presenting photos in large form from his book, A Plain View. This event is free, all ages and will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
Pit Stop Collectives presents Lets Make Denton Gucci 3 with FLEXIN FAB
And’s Bar
Pit Stop Collective with going for Round 3 of making Denton Gucci with a stacked line up of artists that include Denton’s own LVL 9, Nikolai Rya, and Elijah Heaps with headliner Flexin Fab. Party starts at 8 p.m. and goes until close!
The Red Death/Dietrich/Sleepy House
Harvest House
Three Denton Rock n Roll bands will be taking the Harvest House stage for a Texas Summer night of “rhythmic energy” that will rock you all the way into Sunday. Free show and music starts at 9 p.m.
Sunday, June 3
Annual Summer Fruit Luck
Denton County Courthouse on the Square
The Denton Vegan/Vegetarian Society hosts its Annual Fruit Luck this Sunday from 5-7pm on the Downtown Denton Courthouse Square. All are welcome, and no judgment if you show up with a watermelon, all fruit dishes are welcome :) just remember it should vegan!
Denton Music Workshop Student Performance
Harvest House
The talented students of the Denton Music Workshop will be putting on a show at Harvest House this Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., rockin’ out with the skills and tunes they learned and created during their lessons.
The Backyard Market at Eastside (Summer Nights)
East Side/Austin St Food Truck Park
Makers, Artist, and Craftspeople will be set up at Austin St Food Truck Park and Eastside for a Summer Nights versions of the Backyard Market. From 5 - 9 p.m., you can have a nice cold beer in hand while you shop local wares. This event is kid and dog-friendly.
Header image by Mateo Granados