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  Should Denton’s New Freebase Hip-Hop Festival Change Its Name?

  June 21 at 4 a.m.

  The inaugural Freebase Festival will take place Saturday at Backyard On Bell in Denton. Doors will open at 11 a.m., and performances will run until midnight. Over 20 artists are appearing on the bill, including Cameron McCloud from Cure for Paranoia — who'll be debuting new solo material — Jahn Dough, B...

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  The Tepache Cocktail at Las Palmas Takes a Week to Make, a Moment to Drink

  June 20 at 4 a.m.

  The Tepache Cocktail at Las Palmas uses tepache, a fermented pineapple beverage that takes a week to make, as its base.

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  The DJ’s DJ: Danny Tenaglia Looks Back on His Origins Ahead of Dallas Appearance

  June 13 at 4 a.m.

  Danny Tenaglia has a yellow sticky note on his refrigerator, “3 p.m. interview with Elvis from Dallas Observer.” A 3 o’clock call to Tenaglia is unanswered. A text from Tenaglia comes over about 45 minutes later, “Hey Elvis, so sorry, I’m just waking. Had an unexpected marathon in the studio...

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  Ida Claire’s Turn the Tables Is Booze with Benefits

  June 13 at 4 a.m.

  Ida Claire's Turn the Tables rum cocktail contains turmeric and coconut milk to keep you healthy while you're drinking.

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  Straight Edge: Performers Explain How They Stay Sober While Working the Nightlife Scene

  June 7 at 4 a.m.

  A comedian, a musician, an emcee and a rapper/magician walk into a bar and order sparkling water. There is no punchline. This is a true story based on four of our local performers from different parts of the entertainment scene who have one thing in common: sobriety. Staying sober may...

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  Punch Bowl Social Will Bring Bar Games, Three Patios and, Well, Punch to Deep Ellum

  June 7 at 4 a.m.

  Punch Bowl Social does not describe itself as a bar or restaurant — no, no. This, according to a press release, is "a nationally recognized lifestyle brand known for its industry-changing approach to experiential food and beverage." We're not so sure that pingpong and punch is exactly a game-changer in...