Live music, Dungeons & Dragons: Check out 13 May events in Denton

Head to Nexus Game Lounge at Golden Triangle Mall for an introduction on how to play Dungeons & Dragons. The class includes a seven-piece set of dice and a 3-D miniature game piece for future play sessions.

• May 11, 6-8 p.m.
• $20 (includes dice and game piece)
• 2201 I-35 S., Ste. L 20, Denton
• www.nexusgamelounge.com/join-a-game

Bring a blanket and lawn chair to the lawn outside Quakertown Civic Center for a movie in the park. The seasonal movie series will run through June 5. The May 15 movie is “The Lorax.”

• May 15, 6 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 321 E. McKinney St., Denton
• www.cityofdenton.com/1240/Movies-in-the-Park

Go on a guided tour of historic bars and buildings in Denton. Guests will visit five locations, get a private tour of the historic buildings and taste specialty cocktails and dishes at each stop.

• May 16, 1 p.m.
• $30-$45
• 111 Industrial St., Denton (check-in)
• www.downtowndenton.org/historic-bar-tour

Nonprofit The Arc of Denton County will host a casino-themed night at the Quakertown Civic Center in downtown Denton. The event will feature an Italian buffet, a raffle and casino-style games. The organization provides advocacy services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

• May 16, 5 p.m.
• $60
• 321 E. McKinney St., Denton
• www.arcofdentoncounty.org

Couples can enjoy wine and refreshments at Wildflower Art Studio while they create matching clay vases. The workshop includes all required materials and guests can pick up their vases within two weeks of the event.

• May 16, 6-8 p.m.
• $150
• 715 N. Locust St., Denton
• www.wildflowerartstudio.net

Head to Bramblitt’s Yellow Dog Art Bar and Gallery in downtown Denton for karaoke night with DJ J Doubles. The venue offers cocktails and artwork from local artists.

• May 16, 9 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 219 E. Hickory St., Denton
• www.yellowdogartbar.com

Wildflower Art Studio will host a stained glass workshop where gusts can create their own sun catcher. All materials and tools are included.

• May 17, 3-5 p.m.
• $150
• 715 N. Locust St., Denton
• www.wildflowerartstudio.net

New and experienced artists can sharpen their skills at the Denton Maker Center with a live clothed model that will assume different poses. Artists are required to bring their own materials. Dry and wet media are both allowed.

• May 27, 6-8 p.m.
• Free (reservation required)
• 728 N. Elm St., Denton
• www.dentonmakercenter.com

Theater Denton will perform Oscar Wilde’s 1895 play “The Importance of Being Earnest” at the Campus Theater. The play follows two socialites who live double lives to avoid social obligations.

• May 22-23, 7:30 p.m.; May 24, 2 p.m.; May 28-30, 7:30 p.m.; May 31, 2 p.m.
• $22.60-$30.15
• 214 W. Hickory St., Denton
• https://theatredenton.com

Jazz band The Cats will perform at Steve's Wine Bar in downtown Denton. Along with wine, Steve's Wine Bar also carries beer, seltzers, non-alcoholic beverages and cigars.

• May 23, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
• $15
• 111 Industrial St., Denton
• www.steveswinebar.com/events

Enjoy a screening of three historical short films about Denton at the UNT CoLab as part of Preservation Month, hosted by Preserve Denton. The event will offer light refreshments and is recommended for ages 13 and older.

• May 29, 6:30 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 207 N. Elm St., Denton
• www.cityofdenton.com/1012/Denton-Revealed-Preservation-Month