Watercolor workshop, movie in the park: Check out 12 June events around Denton

Local artist, disability advocate and business owner John Bramblitt will give a guided painting lesson at the Greater Denton Arts Center. Bramblitt lost his sight while studying at the University of North Texas about 25 years ago and now owns Yellow Dog Art Bar and Gallery. Erik Weihenmayer is the first blind person to climb Mount Everest, according to his website.

• June 5, 6-8 p.m.
• Free (registration required)
• 400 E. Hickory St., Denton
• www.bit.ly/4dqQulm

Wildflower Art Studio will host an introductory workshop on watercolor painting and nature journaling, the practice of drawing and recording observations in nature.

• June 6, 3-4:30 p.m.
• $65
• 715 N. Locust St., Denton
• www.wildflowerartstudio.net/workshops/watercolor-nature-may2026

Country band Jim Lauderdale and the Game Changers will perform at Dan’s Silverleaf in downtown Denton. Lauderdale released his first album in 1991, according to the band’s website.

• June 7, 2 p.m. (doors open), 3 p.m. (show starts)
• $20-$175
• 103 Industrial St., Denton
• www.bit.ly/4d2s0O9

Head to the Glass Half Full taproom at Alamo Drafthouse for weekly trivia, hosted by Geeks who Drink. Up to six players can form a team and play for free.

• June 8, 7 p.m. (every Monday)
• Free (admission)
• 3220 Town Center Trail, Denton
• www.geekswhodrink.com/venues/882376710

Local musical acts Roses and Clover and Strong Work will perform at the courthouse on the square as part of the Twilight Tunes music series. Concerts are free to attend.

• June 11, 6:30- 8 p.m. (Roses and Clover); June 18, 6:30-8 p.m. (Strong Work)
• Free (admission)
• 110 W. Hickory St., Denton
• www.downtowndenton.org/twilight-tunes

Enjoy the first-ever Video Art Night in Denton, an immersive outdoor video art gallery at Quakertown Park. The event will feature work from local, regional and national artists and a performance from Grateful Dead cover band, The Dead Thing.

• June 12, 7-10 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 700 Oakland St., Denton
• www.dallasaurora.com/Video-Art-Night-Denton-2026

Celebrate Pride Month with Pridenton’s Night Out, a “reverse parade” where guests can peruse vendors from local businesses that support Pridenton at the Quakertown Civic Center. Pridenton is hosting other events in June, like a dance party and pool party. More information is available on Pridenton’s website.

• June 13, 6-10 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 215 E. McKinney St., Denton
• www.pridenton.org/events/night-out-2026

Head to Yellow Dog Art Bar and Gallery for karaoke with DJ J Doubles. Yellow Dog offers a full bar with several locally brewed beers on tap and artwork for sale.

• June 13, June 27
• Free
• 219 E. Hickory St., Denton
• www.yellowdogartbar.com/events-workshops

Head to the Greater Denton Arts Council for a poetry slam and art exhibition as part of Denton’s Juneteenth celebration. Other Juneteenth events include a financial workshop at the MLK Recreation Center and story time at Emily Fowler Library. Interested residents can find out more on Denton Juneteenth’s website.

• June 18, 6:30 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 400 E. Hickory St., Denton
• www.dentonjuneteenth.com/events-2

Continue the Juneteenth Celebration at Fred Moore Park. The event will feature a performance from DJ Spinn Mo, live music and events for kids like three-legged races and face painting.

• June 20, 10 a.m.
• Free (admission)
• 501 S. Bradshaw St., Denton
• www.dentonjuneteenth.com

James Cook Band, an Oklahoma-native country band, will perform at Dan’s Silverleaf in Downtown Denton.

• June 27, 3 p.m.
• $12- $75
• 103 Industrial St., Denton
• www.danssilverleaf.com