Events

THURSDAY

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 .

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. - Needlepoint 101, taught by Denise deRusha, at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Program size is limited; register at library. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com .

11 to 11:45 a.m. - "Stories Told About Quakertown," a special tour and program at the Denton County African American Museum, at the corner of Mulberry Street and Carroll Boulevard. Visit www.dentoncounty.com/dcaam .

5:30 p.m. - Parent resource night on the Denton school district's special education programs, at the Professional Development Center, 1212 Bolivar St. For more information or to make reservations, call Darby Ahlfinger at 940-369-4091.

6:30 p.m. - Republican candidate forum sponsored by the Denton Republican Women's Club at the Courthouse on the Square, 110 W. Hickory St. Forum includes more than two dozen candidates for statewide and Denton County offices. A candidate meet-and-greet with refreshments starts at 6 p.m.

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 p.m. - "Symptoms and Prevention of Stroke," a free program at the Sanger Public Library, 501 Bolivar St. Presented by Janet Adams, an education specialist with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton. To make a reservation or for more information, call 940-458-3257, e-mail library@sangertexa.org  or visit the library.

7 to 8:30 p.m. - Denton County Genealogical Society meets at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Marla Fullerton will speak on "Pennsylvania From the Beginning," and Dorothy Boulware will offer "Tips on Ohio Research." Fellowship and refreshments begin at 6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.

8 p.m. - UNT faculty recital featuring Jennifer Lane, mezzo-soprano, 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 .

FRIDAY

7 p.m. - The Harlem Ambassadors basketball team play the Hungry Dunkers, a team of local celebrities, at Denton High School, 1007 Fulton St., to benefit Our Daily Bread soup kitchen. Tickets are $10. For information, call 940-368-4568 or stop by Our Daily Bread from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. weekdays, or St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Oak St.

7 to 9 p.m. - "Super Hits of the 70s, Part II," a benefit for Imagine No Malaria featuring the Connections Band, at First United Methodist Church, 201 S. Locust St. Event includes '70s music and homemade concession goodies. Free admission; donations will be taken. Call 940-382-5478.

7 p.m. - "A Night at the Cotton Club," presented by the Denton African American Scholarship Foundation Inc., at the Center for the Visual Arts, 400 E. Hickory St. Valentine dance featuring the band Fingerprints. Formal or vintage attire encouraged. Tickets are $50. Visit www.dentonaasf.org  or call 940-380-0761 or 940-391-4148.

SATURDAY

7:30 a.m. - Bird walk with master birder Keith Lockhart at the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area. For bird watchers of all skill levels, ages 10 and older. Front gate is at Jones Street and North Kealy Avenue in Lewisville. There is a $2 program fee for the bird walk, in addition to the regular gate fee of $5 per person. Reservations are requested but not required by calling 972-219-3930.

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until sellout - Cookie fiesta at Denton Christian Preschool, 114 W. University Drive. Cost will be based on container size. Free Valentine's Day packaging available. Call 940-383-3332 or visit www.dentoncps.org .

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Free income tax assistance offered by VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Total income per return cannot exceed $50,000 for taxpayer year 2011. No appointment necessary. Free. Call 940-566-2688.

10 a.m. - A nature walk led by naturalists at the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area. Participants will learn to identify trees in the winter and search for signs of the drought and recent rains. Front gate is at Jones Street and North Kealy Avenue in Lewisville. There is a $2 program fee, in addition to the regular gate fee of $5 per person, free for ages 5 and younger. Reservations are requested, but not required, by calling 972-219-3930.

10 a.m. - Guided hike along the Randy Bell Scenic Trail at the Isle du Bois Unit of Ray Roberts Lake State Park. The 2.2-mile hike will be along a paved surface. Meet at the Hawthorn parking lot and wear sturdy shoes, bring water and a snack. Park admission is $5 per person, free for ages 12 and younger. Call Kelly Serio at 940-686-2148.

10 a.m. to noon - "Navigating Ancestry Library Edition," a class about searching the largest collections of online genealogical records, at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com .

10:30 a.m. - The Benjamin Lyon Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets for its George Washington Tea followed by a

meeting at 11 a.m. at Good Samaritan Village, 2500 Hinkle Drive. To make reservations, e-mail Diana White at dkwhite@charter.net .

11 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Local Food Festival at future location of Earthwise Produce, 728 N. Elm St. Event includes vendors, music, live entertainment and an art exhibit, "Wise Earth: Art & Land in Texas." Tickets are $10 per person, free for kids. Visit http://earthwise-gardens.com .

3 to 4 p.m. - "Conversations With Music," a dialogue about classical music and misconceptions with Oscar Seung, founding director of the Vivace Studio, at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Includes performances by professional musicians. Free. Call 940-349-8752.

 

SUNDAY

1 to 4 p.m. - A quilt display at B&T Quilt Studio, 5005 Oak Bend Circle, will feature quilts to be raffled to support quilters' trips to share skills with women in Tanzania. Event includes wine and hors d'oeuvres. Visit www.quiltasart.com or www.dentonquiltguild.org .

6:30 p.m. - "Liederabend: A Celebration for Harold Heiberg's Birthday" 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 .

 

MONDAY

6 to 8:45 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

Noon to 1 p.m. - "The Top 12 Estate Planning Mistakes," a talk by elder law attorney Leighton Hilton, at a hospice family luncheon hosted by Ann's Haven VNA at the Denton Elks Lodge, 228 E. Oak St. Free, but reservations are requested; call Molly Harrison at 940-349-5900.

5 to 8 p.m. - Free income tax assistance offered by VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Total income per return cannot exceed $50,000 for taxpayer year 2011. No appointment necessary. Free. Call 940-566-2688.

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. Call 940-349-8752.

WEDNESDAY

4 p.m. - It's a Girl Thing! book club for girls ages 8-12 and their female relative or friend, at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. This month, discuss Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren. Call 940-349-8752.

6:30 to 8 p.m. - Animanga, a club for teens in grades 6-12 who love anime and manga, at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Meets every first and third Wednesday of the month. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com .

7 to 8 p.m. - "How to Raise a Money-Smart Child," a talk by financial planner Kathy Bauer at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Learn how to teach children about financial goal-setting, self-discipline, making wise money choices, and other money matters. Free. Call 940-349-8752 to register.

7 to 8:30 p.m. - Exploring Philosophy at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Chat about philosophical questions with Eva H. Cadwallader, professor emerita. Free. Call 940-349-8752 to register.

7 to 9 p.m. - Denton Organic Society meeting includes a talk by Dr. Dave Sherman, naturopathic doctor, on "Colloidal Silver and Naturopathic Medicine" at the Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell. Free and open to the public. A seed and information exchange precedes the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Call Mike Mizell at 940-382-8551.

MUSIC

The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub Wed: County Rexford, 7-9pm, free. 101 W. Hickory St. 940-566-5483.

The Abbey Underground 100 W. Walnut St. 940-565-5478.

Andy's Bar Fri: Sayonara, Comanche Band, DSIGNS, the Brigade, 8pm. Wed: Turf War, The Boom Bang, Doom Ghost, New Science Projects, 8pm, free-$5. 122 N. Locust St. 940-565-5400. www.andysbar.webs.com .

Art Six Coffee House Sat: Emily Riddle, 9pm. Music, plays and gallery shows in a house converted into an arts space. No cover. No smoking inside. 424 Bryan St. 940-484-2786. www.facebook.com/artsixcoffeehouse .

Banter Thurs: It Is What It Is (hand drumming), 6-7pm. Fri: Classical guitar, 6pm-7:30pm; Uver, Baby Lemonade, 10pm. Sat: Harp and Drum Irish jam session, 3-5pm; Johnny Beauford, Glen Farris, Nicholas Altobelli, Sam Robertson, 8pm. Sun: Thin Line Film Fest after party for all-access pass holders, 10pm. Live local jazz at 8pm each Fri and 6pm each Sat. Each Wed, Denton Stitch & Bitch knitting and crochet, 7pm. 219 W. Oak St. 940-565-1638. www.dentonbanter.com .

Cafe Du Luxe Sat: Persistent Window, 8-10pm. No cover. 3101 Unicorn Lake Blvd. 940-382-7070. www.cafeduluxe.com .

Cool Beans 1210 W. Hickory St. 940-382-7025.

Crazy Horse Saloon 508 S. Elm St. 940-591-0586.

Dan's Silverleaf Thurs: Talkdemonic, Gold Beach, Leon Carlo Carnalas, 9pm, $7-$10. Fri: Eleven Hundred Springs (CD release), 10pm, $12-$15. Sat: Magnum Octopus, Baby Dick, Save the Humans for Later, 10pm. Sun: Tex Zimmerman and the Bobcats, 8pm, $7. Mon: "Kinky Friedman: Words, Music, Tequila," 9pm, $25-$30. Tues: Laura Gibson, Breathe Owl Breathe, 9pm, $8-$12. Wed: Joe Pat Hennen, 5pm, free. Each Sun, Hares on the Mountain, 5pm, free. Each Mon, Boxcar Bandits, 10pm, free. No smoking indoors. 103 Industrial St. 940-320-2000. www.danssilverleaf.com .

Denton Square Donuts Fri: Fishboy, Dear Rabbit, Hares on the Mountain, New Science Projects, 7:30pm. 208 W Oak St. 940-220-9447. www.dentonsquaredonuts.com  .

Fry Street Public House 125 Ave. A. 940-323-9800. www.publichousedenton.com .

Fry Street Tavern 121 Ave. A. 940-383-2337. www.thefrystreettavern.com .

The Garage Thurs: Choppa. Fri: Feel Never Real. Sat: Kennedy. Wed: Chris Hawkes. Each Mon, open mic, 11:30pm, $1-$5. 113 Ave. A. 940-383-0045. www.thedentongarage.com.

The Greenhouse Mon: Pete Weise. Live jazz each Mon at 10pm, free. 600 N. Locust St. 940-484-1349. www.greenhouserestaurantdenton.com .

Hailey's Club Fri: Sir S.W.I.Z.Z., Jacko Suede, Jay King, DJ Psymatic, Show, 9pm, $3-$5. Wed: "What's Love Got to Do With It," 8pm, $8 for couples, $5 for 21 and older, $7 for younger than 21. Each Thurs, '80s music, free-$5; each Tues, '90s music, free-$5. 122 W. Mulberry St. 940-323-1160. www.haileysclub.com .

J&J's Pizza Sat: Whiskey Folk Ramblers, Warren Jackson Hearne & Le Leek Electrique, County Lines, Old Snack, AM Ramblers, 7:30pm, $5. 118 W. Oak St. 940-382-7769. www.jandjpizzadenton.com .

The LABB 218 W. Oak St. 940-293-4240. www.thelabbdenton.com .

La Milpa Mexican Restaurant Each Fri, Mariachi Quetzal, 8pm. 820 S. I-35E, Suite 101. 940-382-8470.

Love Shack Thurs: Burton Tyler, 6pm. Fri: Jackson Eli, 8pm. Sat: Brad Hines, 8pm. 115 E. Hickory St. 940-442-6834. www.loveburgershack.com.

Lowbrows Beer and Wine Garden Each Thurs, Fri and Sat, open-mic night. Free. 200 S. Washington St., Pilot Point. 940-686-3801. www.lowbrows.us .

Mable Peabody's Beauty Parlor and Chainsaw Repair Sat: Marilyn Taylor, Jake St. James, Fortune Cookie, Cowboy Codi, Justin Beaver, $3-$5. 1125 E. University Drive, Suite 107. 940-566-9910.

Mad World Records 115 W. Hickory St. 940-591-3001.

Rockin' Rodeo Thurs: Rich O'Toole, Gary Kyle, Lenzi Lenaye. 1009 Ave. C. 940-565-6611. www.rockinrodeodenton.com .

Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios Thurs: "Discipline," 10pm, free. Fri: Mind Spiders, Low Culture, Occult Detective Club, Brain Attack, 9pm, $5-$7. Sat: Zorch, Female Demand, Peopleodian, Comanche, 9pm, $5-$7. Each Mon, "Denton Is Burning," 10pm, free for 21 and older; each Tues, "Singles Going Steady," 10pm, free for 21 and older. 411 E. Sycamore St. 940-387-7781. www.rubberglovesdentontx.com .

Sweetwater Grill and Tavern Sun: Mi Son, Mi Son, Mi Son. Tues: Sweetwater Jazz Quartet (Neil Slater, Jim Riggs, Ron Fink and Lou Carfa). Jazz shows on the patio, 7-9pm, free. 115 S. Elm St. 940-484-2888.www.sweetwatergrillandtavern.com .

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

VFW Post 2205 Free karaoke at 8pm each Thurs, Fri and Sat. 909 Sunset St.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS

11 to 11:45 a.m. Thursday - "Stories Told About Quakertown," a special tour and program at the Denton County African American Museum, at the corner of Mulberry Street and Carroll Boulevard. Visit www.dentoncounty.com/dcaam .

6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 24 - Student art gallery and awards presentation at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson St. Local students are encouraged to submit art pieces for display by Feb. 15. Entries will be judged by local teachers, and prizes will be awarded to winners at the celebration. Free. Call 940-349-8575.

IN THE REGION

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday - Senior Crafts Day every week at the Roanoke Senior Center, 312 S. Walnut St. in Roanoke. Seniors can bring craft projects to work on and share their expertise. Visit www.roanoketexas.com .

1 p.m. Saturday - Story time and activity for children at the Book Carriage & Coffee Shop, 304 N. Oak St. in Roanoke. Call 817-491-2858.

4 p.m. Sunday - Book club discusses The Scent of Rain and Lightning at the Book Carriage & Coffee Shop, 304 N. Oak St. in Roanoke. Call 817-491-2858.

10:30 a.m. Wednesday - Bilingual story time for Children at the Book Carriage & Coffee Shop, 304 N. Oak St. in Roanoke. Call 817-491-2858.

 

FUTURE BOOKINGS

8 p.m. March 3 - "The Long March," a talk by Henry Rollins, at Murchison Performing Arts Center, on the north side of I-35E at North Texas Boulevard. The punk rock musician will talk about his travels to Bhutan, Iran, North Korea and other far-flung places. Tickets are $20 for the public; $10 for UNT faculty, staff and Alumni Association members; and free for UNT students with ID. Call 940-369-7802 or visit www.thempac.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.

Story Time for kids ages 1-5 and their caregivers, 11 a.m. Wednesday

Afternoon Adventure Club, a hands-on workshop for kids in grades K-3, 4 p.m. Thursday

Toddler Time for kids 12-36 months and their caregivers, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday

North Branch Library 3020 N. Locust St. 9am-9pm Mon-Wed, 9am-6pm Thurs-Sat, 1-5pm Sun. 940-349-8756.

Story Time for kids ages 1-5 and their caregivers, 11 a.m. Friday

Afternoon Adventure Club, a hands-on workshop for kids in grades K-3, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday

Mother Goose Time for infants up to 18 months and their caregivers, 9:30 a.m. Friday

Chess Night Casual, non-tournament play, 6-8:45pm Mondays.

Computer classes Call 940-349-8752.

Secondhand Prose Friends of the Denton Public Libraries' fundraising bookstore is open 9am-3pm & 5:30-8:30pm Mon & 9am-3pm Sat.

North Branch Writers' Critique Group Writing novels, short stories, poetry or journals, 7pm Tuesdays.

South Branch Library 3228 Teasley Lane. Noon-9pm Mon, 9am-6pm Tues & Thurs-Sat, 9am-9pm Wed, 1-5pm Sun. 940-349-8251.

Story Time for kids ages 1-5 and their caregivers, 10 and 11 a.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Saturday

Afternoon Adventure Club, a hands-on workshop for kids in grades K-3, 3:30 p.m. Thursday

Mother Goose Time for infants up to 18 months and their caregivers, 9:30 a.m. Friday

Toddler Time for kids 12-36 months and their caregivers, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday

 

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 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 WWII aircraft on display including Lockheed 10A, Beech Aircraft Stagger Wing, PT22 and Piper L-4. Mon-Sat 8am-3 pm. 1945 Matt Wright Lane. Free. 940-565-1945.

Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area Three hiking trails; camping, fishing and more on the Elm Fork of the Trinity River; restored 1870 log home. Winter hours: Fri-Sun 7am-5pm. Admission is $5 per person, 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.

UNT Sky Theater Planetarium in UNT's Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building, 1704 W. Mulberry St. 940-369-8213. http://skytheater.unt.edu .

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. 509 N. Bell Ave. 940-349-8280. www.dentonseniorcenter.com .

Ongoing activities:

Athena's Craft Store, open 9am-1pm Mon-Fri; 9am-1pm Sat; first and third Fri, 6-9pm. Call 940-349-8720.

Dancing and potluck, live big band and country music every second and fourth Friday, 7-9:30pm, $5.

Movies 6pm each Wed. Free for Denton seniors. $1 for popcorn and soda.

SPAN noon meal each Mon-Fri. $1.50 for seniors age 60 and older, $3.50 for those younger than 60.

Chime Choir 9:30am Mon

Pinochle 10:30am-1:30pm Mon

Young at Heart band practice, 9am Tues, 10am Thurs

Card workshop 9am first Tues

Needlework group 9am Tues

Red Hat Society 11am first Wed

Tap dance classes, for beginners, intermediate/advanced, Wed nights or Fri mornings.

Bridge Party bridge, 12:30pm Thurs; duplicate bridge, 1pm Wed

Benefits counseling 1:30-4pm third Thurs

Bingo 12:45pm first and third Fri

Fridays With Friends 9-11am Fri. Volunteers create items to donate to Denton Regional Medical Center patients. Call Jeff or Jane at 940-349-8720.

Square dancing 7-10pm first and third Fri, $6

Ed Bonk Woodshop 9am-noon Mon-Thurs; 9am-noon Sat. $6 annual membership or $1 per visit.

RSVP Referral and placement service for volunteers age 55 and older. 1400 Crescent St. 940-383-1508.

ACTIVITIES

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 Village Good Samaritan, 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 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 $5. The Senior Center is at 509 N. Bell Ave. Call 940-349-8720.

Green Space Arts Collective Ballet, tap, modern, and hip-hop dance classes for children and adults. 529 Malone St. 940-387-2722. www.greenspacearts.com .

Achievers Gymnastics Recreational and competitive cheerleading and gymnastics for boys and girls ages 1-18. Call 940-484-4900 for schedules and pricing. www.achieversgymnastics.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 940-323-8999.

Mainstream dance lessons at 7pm each Tues at 1424 Stuart Road.

VISUAL ARTS

Art Six Coffee House 424 Bryan St. Mon-Sat 9am-midnight. 940-484-2786.

Banter 219 W. Oak St. 940-565-1638.

Oxide @ Banter group show runs through March 13.

Cafe Du Luxe 3101 Unicorn Lake Blvd. Mon-Thurs 5:30am-10pm, Fri 5:30am-11pm, Sat 6am-11pm, Sun 7am-9pm. 940-382-7070. www.cafeduluxe.com.

Center for the Visual Arts 400 E. Hickory St. Free. Tues-Sun 1-5pm. 940-382-2787. www.dentonarts.com .

l "Materials: Hard & Soft," the Greater Denton Arts Council's 25th annual national contemporary craft contest and exhibit, is on display in the Meadows Gallery through March 30.

The Chestnut Tree 107 W. Hickory St. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, Sat 9am-2:30pm, Sun 11am-2pm. 940-591-9475. www.chestnuttearoom.com .

A Creative Art Studio 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.

Farmer's & Merchant's Gallery Early and contemporary Texas art. 100 N. Washington St., Pilot Point. Fri-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm. Appointments encouraged. 940-686-2396. www.farmersandmerchantsgallery.com .

Gallery 010 in the TWU student union, at the corner of Bell Avenue and Administration Drive. Mon-Thurs 8-9; Fri 8-5; Sun 1-9. Free.

Green Space Arts Collective Gallery hours are Mon 5-6:30pm, Tues-Wed 4-7pm, and by appointment by calling 940-387-2722. 529 Malone St.

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.

La Meme Gallery At Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios, 411 E. Sycamore St. www.lamemegallery.com .

Oxide Gallery Commercial gallery in Linwood-Alford Florist. 501 W. Hickory St. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm. 940-483-8900. www.oxidegallery.com .

SCRAP Denton Nonprofit store selling reused materials for arts and crafts. 215 W. Oak St. 940-391-7499. www.scrapdenton.org .

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.

UNT Art Gallery in the UNT Art Building, 1201 W. Mulberry St. at Welch. Tues noon-5pm, Wed-Thurs 9:30am-8pm, Fri-Sat noon-5pm. Free. 940-565-4316. www.art.unt.edu .

l "Collections, Cultures, and Collaborations: Selections from the Permanent Collection at the College of Visual Arts and Design" runs through Saturday, Feb. 11.

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 Fashion on Main 1901 Main St. in downtown Dallas. Free. Thurs-Fri noon to 5 p.m. 940-565-2732 or 214-752-8151.

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.

l "Laying the Foundation: UNT Art Faculty, 1890-1970" runs through Saturday, Feb. 11.

UNT Union Gallery Level 3, UNT Union, 400 Ave A. Mon-Sat 8am-10pm. 940-565-3829. www.unt.edu/union/gallery.htm .

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 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 Cage Cox at 972-VAST-ORG.

SPORTS

Denia Recreation Center Fitness center, basketball court, climbing wall, gymnastics, dog-training classes, nature trips and more. 7am-9pm Mon-Wed; 7am-8:30pm Thurs-Fri; 9:30am-3:30pm Sat. 1001 Parvin St. 940-349-8285.

McMath Middle School Gym Open gym basketball, recreation classes, tournament and league play. Gym hours: 6am-9pm Mon-Fri; 10am-4:30pm Sat. 1900 Jason Drive. 940-381-5044.

Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center 20,000-square-foot center features basketball court, fitness, game rooms and classrooms. 9am-9pm Mon-Fri; 9:30am-6:30pm Sat. 1300 Wilson St. 940-349-8575.

North Lakes Recreation Center Offers fitness memberships, aerobics, tai chi/chi kung, yoga, gymnastics, preschool classes, meeting rooms and more. 5:30am-10pm Mon-Thurs; 5:30am-9:30pm Fri; 7:30am-3pm 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-4:30pm; Tues, Thurs 4:30-8pm; Mon-Thurs 7-8pm; Fri 4:30-7pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun noon-6pm. Admission for city residents is $3.50 for ages 12 and older, $2.50 for ages 6-11, $1 for ages 2-5; free for younger than 2. Nonresidents pay $5, $3 and $1.50, respectively. 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 Kathy Schaeffer at 940-349-8731.

GOLF

Decatur Golf Club 211 Country Club Road, Decatur. 940-627-3789. Daily fee, 9 holes.

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.

On Course Golf Driving Range Open to public daily 8am-9pm. $5-$9. 2009 W. Windsor Drive. 940-381-2700.

Robson Ranch Wildhorse Golf Course 9400 Ed Robson Blvd., Denton. 940-246-1001. Semi-private, 18 holes.

Spirit of the West Resort 100 S. Texas St., Tioga. 940-437-5000. Daily fee, 9 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.

HOCKEY

Face Off Hockey Center In-line hockey leagues for youths and adults. 222 S. Mayhill Road. 940-393-8439. www.faceoffhockeycenter.com .

MARTIAL ARTS

Denton Academy of Martial Arts

612 Hercules Lane. 940-387-7442.

MOTOR SPORTS

Texas Motor Speedway Tours of speedway available ($6, $4 seniors and children 3-13); souvenir shop. Highway 114 at I-35W, Fort Worth. 817-215-8500. $5, $1 children 6-12, free for children younger than 6. www.texasmotorspeedway.com  

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.

TENNIS

Goldfield Tennis Center 8 outdoor lighted courts and utility court. Offers classes, leagues and tournaments. Mon-Thurs, 10am-9pm; Fri 10am-5:30pm. 2005 W. Windsor Drive. 940-349-8526.