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SPOTLIGHT: 10TH ANNUAL LEBOWSKI FEST

The 10th Annual Lebowski Fest will take place Friday and Saturday, July 15-16, at Executive Strike & Spare, 911 Phillips Lane. The festival is centered around the Coen Brothers’ cult classic “The Big Lebowski” and includes music, bowling, a garden party and the showing of the movie. Tickets for individual events range from $12 to $25, but a weekend pass can be had for $45. Tickets are available online at TicketWeb.com and locally at ear X-tacy, 2226 Bardstown Rd., and the Why Louisville store, 1583 Bardstown Rd.  The Dude will abide. (Various)
 

FRIDAY, JULY 1 
THIRTY-ONE DAYS WITH BEN!
Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., all day, Free. Enjoy the proverbs of Poor Richard’s Almanac as we celebrate the tercentenary celebration of Benjamin Franklin, one of our Founding Fathers. This also takes place throughout the month. For more information, call (502) 574-1793 or visit www.lfpl.org. (Crescent Hill) 
 
LOUISVILLE BREWFEST: CELEBRATE THE RED, WHITE AND BREW
Mellwood Arts Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave., 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Free. Commemorate Independence Day with independent brewers at this year’s Louisville Brewfest at the Mellwood Arts Center. Celebrate the uniqueness of Louisville independent brews and businesses while browsing a silent auction and merchandise from locally owned retailers, listening to live music and receiving free City Scoot rides home. Admission is free, but beer drinkers must purchase a $2 souvenir cup. Beer and food tickets cost $1. For more information visit www.keeplouisvilleweird.com or call (502) 500-4669. (Clifton)
 
FIRST FRIDAY TROLLEY HOP
Downtown Art Zone, Main and Market streets, 5 p.m.-11 p.m., Free. This monthly event showcases the art galleries on East Market and other parts of downtown. Park the car and ride the trolley to various locations to enjoy the exhibits. Call (502) 583-1671 or visit www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com. (Nulu)
 

SATURDAY, JULY 2
INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL
Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 10 a.m., Free. For more information, (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)
 
DISCUSSION & BOOK SIGNING
Carmichael’s Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Ave., 4 p.m., Free. Carmichael’s will host a discussion and book signing with Daniel Tucker, co-author of “Farm Together Now: A Portrait of People, Places & Ideas for a New Food Movement.” Picked by Michael Pollan as his favorite food book of 2010, Tucker’s book is part travelogue, part oral history and part creative exploration of food politics. It features interviews with 20 diverse families and groups all working toward the same goal: improving the way the food system works in America. For more information, www.carmichaelsbookstore.com or (502) 896-6950. (Crescent Hill)
 

SUNDAY, JULY 3
CRESCENT HILL ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Peterson-Dumesnil House, 301 S. Peterson Avenue, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Free. The 2011 Crescent Hill Art and Music Festival will once again take place in conjunction with The Crescent Hill Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration! After 28 years of celebrating this holiday, the organizers have more to offer than ever: over 90 juried artists, 35 bands on 2 stages, an incredible Zambelli fireworks display, Fun Run antique car show and parade, cake booth, pet show, silent auction, children’s play area, tours of the Peterson-Dumesnil House, and a fantastic food court with beer! The activities take place Sunday, July 3, and Monday, July 4. The art fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Park free on the sides of the roads as well as at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary parking lot off Grinstead Drive. The trolley will provide free transportation up and down the hill to the Peterson-Dumesnil House. For more information, www.CrescentHillArtAndMusicFestival.com. (Crescent Hill)
 

MONDAY, JULY 4
WATERFRONT INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL
Waterfront Park, Great Lawn, 5 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Free. Louisville’s free July 4th celebration features concerts by national performing artists, festival cuisine, top quality children’s activities and fireworks over the Ohio River. For more information, call (502) 574-3768. (Downtown) 
 

TUESDAY, JULY 5
INTERNET BASICS
Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 9 a.m., Free. Call to register. Use Frankfort Avenue entrance (please knock). More information at www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1793. (Crescent Hill)
 
BON AIR KNITTERS
Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Free. Bring your own needles and polish your skills with Judy A. & the Bon Air Knitters. All skill levels are welcome every Tuesday. All ages. For more information,  www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)
 
PIRATES, MAIDEN AND HEROES
Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 2:30 p.m., Free. Behold! Adventure awaits children 5-10. For more information, www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)
 
DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 7:30 p.m., Free. The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Louisville/Clark will host Dr. Rifaat S. El-Mallakh, Director Mood Disorder Research Program at the University of Louisville’s School of Medicine. This  “Ask the Doctor Night” will include a question and answer session. For more information, contact Mike Kuhl, President of DBSA Louisville, at (502) 635-6142, or Maureen Fifer-Welch at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (502) 303-0999. (Highlands) 
 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6
WALKING WEDNESDAYS
Crescent Hill Gatehouse, Reservoir Avenue off Frankfort Avenue, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6 p.m.- 8 p.m., Free. Step inside the Crescent Hill Gatehouse and learn the fascinating history of Louisville water. A tour guide will provide visitors with a historical overview. Then, view historical drawings, photographs and film. Afterward, take a healthy walk around the reservoir, one of the city’s favorite walking destinations. Lightning will cancel tours. Call ahead for groups larger than 10 or if wheelchair accessibility is needed. For more information, (502) 569-3600 x2151. (Crescent Hill)
 
CRAFT DAY
Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 2:30 p.m., Free. Crafts for children 8 and up. For more information, www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)
 

THURSDAY, JULY 7
CREATE A STORY WITH MUSIC
Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Road, 2 p.m., Free. Join Sarah Buchanan MacLean and be a part of a musical! Children will create a story with instruments, drama and movement! Ages 5-10. For more information, www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)
 
WRITING MAGIC: CONNECTING WITH THE MYSTICAL STORYTELLER WITHIN
Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 2:30 p.m., Free. Have you ever had an idea for a story that was just plain magic? If you’ve ever had the itch to put your prose on paper but found yourself unsure of how to begin, then this workshop is for you! Join Kelly Creagh, local young adult author of “Nevermore,” and learn how to tap your imaginative powers, create enthralling characters and develop the beginning of your very own mystical magic-filled story. Ages 11-17. For more information, www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1793. (Crescent Hill) 
 
TALKING BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 7 p.m., Free. Join in to discuss “The Devil in the White City” by Erick Larson. Talking books available from NLS upon request. Books available at branch circulation desk. Open to the public. For more information, www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1793. (Crescent Hill) 
 
WILL LAVENDER BOOK SIGNING
Carmichael’s Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Ave., 7 p.m., Free. Carmichael’s Bookstore will host an event with local New York Times bestselling mystery writer Will Lavender for his latest thriller “Dominance.” Set on a college campus in 1994, a controversial night class is taught from prison by a literature professor serving a life sentence for murdering two female grad students. For more information, www.carmichaelsbookstore.com or (502) 896-6950. (Crescent Hill)
 
HAIRSPRAY
Jewish Community Center, 3600 Dutchman’s Lane, 7:30 p.m., $10-$18. “Hairspray” runs for two weeks at the Jewish Community Center. For additional information, call (502) 459-0660. (Seneca Gardens)
 

FRIDAY, JULY 8
THE SCIENCE OF ICE CREAM
Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 3 p.m., Free. Learn about the science involved in making this tasty treat and make some of your own to eat! For all ages. Sponsored by Bon Air Friends of the Library. For more information, visit www.lfpl.org or call (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)
 
LOUISVILLE BLUES-N-BARBECUE FESTIVAL
The Louisville Water Tower, 3005 River Road, 6 p.m.-11 p.m. (Friday), Free. The Louisville Blues-n-Barbecue Festival takes place July 8-10 at the Water Tower. The festival features live blues music, barbecue, a kids’ entertainment area and free parking! No food, drink or pets allowed. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. The fun goes on from 4 p.m.-11 p.m., Saturday, and 1 p.m.-7 p.m., Sunday. For more information, call (502) 583-0333. (Crescent Hill)
 

SATURDAY, JULY 9

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SPOTLIGHT: 4TH ANNUAL JANE AUSTEN FESTIVAL
Fans of corsets and archaic speech, rejoice! The 4th Annual Jane Austen Festival will take place at Historic Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, on Saturday and Sunday, July 9-10.  Festival admission is $10, with additional costs for some of the events. The festival is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Enjoy a four-course afternoon tea, ladies’ archery competition, a duel, and other entertainment. For more information, call (502) 897-9845 or visit www.locustgrove.org. (St. Matthews)
 
GENEALOGY 101
SAR Genealogical Research Library, 809 W. Main St., 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Free. The SAR Genealogical Research Library presents part two of its Genealogy 101 series. A significant but often overlooked part of family research, the early war veteran’s pension file is a potential gold mine for the researcher, as it can provide and confirm names and dates, track migrations and establish family ties. For more information, contact Rae Ann Sauer at (502) 588-6130 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Downtown)
 
RESUME WORKSHOP
Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 10 a.m., Free. Find out which resume format works best for you. Also, learn tips and tricks to get your resume to stand out, with cover letters and online job applications included. For more information, www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air) 
 
OLD LOUISVILLE HIDDEN TREASURES GARDEN TOUR
Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, 1402 St. James Court, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $12-$15. The Old Louisville Hidden Treasures Garden Tour welcomes garden lovers into the private green spaces of the nation’s largest Victorian residential neighborhood. Gardeners will share the experience of their personal retreats tucked behind imposing Victorian homes and carriage houses and protected by vine-covered walls and privacy fences. The tour is designed to be walked, allowing visitors to experience the scale of Old Louisville residences and the peacefulness of its gardens. Each year, the tour rotates to a different section of the area. More information at (502) 635-5244 or www.oldlouisvillegardentour.com. (Old Louisville)
 
DAYLILY SOCIETY SALE
Mid City Mall, 1250 Bardstown Road, 11 a.m. till supply is gone. Hundreds of named and registered daylilies will be for sale at very reasonable prices. The bare-rooted plants will have color photos for identification. For more information, call Bill Schardein at (502) 239-8963.
 
MELISSA NEWMAN BOOK SIGNING
Carmichael’s Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Ave., 4 p.m., Free. Carmichael’s will host Kentucky author Melissa Newman, an award-winning journalist and writer who credits her writing talent to a large southern family who reveled in storytelling. Her first novel, “Sister Blackberry,” deals with the strength of women and the secrets they keep, while her latest novel, “House of Cleaving,” explores the strange and seemingly unending mystery surrounding Annie Cleaving’s recently deceased family. For more information, (502) 896-6950. (Crescent Hill)
 
BUTCHERTOWN PICNIC
St. Joseph’s School, 1420 E. Washington St., 5 p.m.-11 p.m., Free. Traditional community picnic in the heart of Butchertown. Food and booths. More information at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Butchertown)
 

SUNDAY, JULY 10
SCHNITZELBURG ANNUAL POTLUCK LUNCH
1016 East Burnett St., Noon-3 p.m., Bring a dish. This annual event brings neighbors and friends out to a nice air-conditioned cafeteria to share a dish, make new friends and rekindle old ones. Open to the public. For more information, call (502) 551-2403 or visit www.neighborhoodlink.com/linc/home. (Germantown/Schnitzelburg)
 
SUBLIME WITH ROME
Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road, time to be announced, $35-$40. Long Beach, Calif. band Sublime is touring with singer/guitarist, Rome, who replaces original singer Bradley Nowell who died in 1996. For more information, www.sublimewithrome.com or (800) 745-3000. (Iroquois)
 

MONDAY, JULY 11
RESUME WRITING LAB
Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Road, 11 a.m., Free. Learn how to create or update a basic, well-written resume. Keyboarding and mousing skills and an email account required. For additional help, stay after the class for the optional one-hour workshop. For more information, www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1672. (Highlands) 
 
MAGICAL MONDAY PUPPET SHOW
Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 2:30 p.m., Free. Crescent Hill Castle Puppeteers present Jack and the Beanstalk. Best for ages 5 and up. For more information, www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1793. (Crescent Hill) 
 
FRACTURED FAIRYTALES
Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 2:30 p.m., Free. Familiar fairy tales ... sort of. Ages 5-10. For more information, www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air) 
 
ONLINE JOB SEARCHING
Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 6:30 p.m., Free.  Learn the basics of searching for a job online at this workshop. More information at www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air) 
 
HEALTH INFORMATION SOURCES
Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 7 p.m., Free. Improve your health literacy with knowledge of the basics. For more information, www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1672. (Highlands) 
 

TUESDAY, JULY 12
KINDERGARTEN COUNTDOWN AT YOUR LIBRARY!
Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 7 p.m., Free. Help your child succeed in kindergarten with fun-filled stories and activities designed to prepare your child for school.  For more information, www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1672. (Highlands) 
 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13
4-H SCRAPBOOK LITERACY
Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 2:30 p.m., Free. Write a poem about your photographs and decorate a scrapbook page. Ages 9 and up. Sign up required. For more information, www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air) 
 
CREATING YOUR OWN COMIC
Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 2:30 p.m., Free. Ted Nathanson shows you how to create your own comic characters and draw a comic in this fun and fast-paced workshop! All supplies provided – bring only your imagination! Sign up required. Ages 10-18. For more information, www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1793. (Crescent Hill) 
 

THURSDAY, JULY 14
STOP SMOKING CLASSES
Norton Audubon Cancer Center, 2355 Poplar Level Rd., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Free. The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, the Kentucky Cancer Program and other community partners are now offering free nicotine replacement products such as patches and gum at Stop Smoking classes using the Cooper/Clayton method. The Cooper/Clayton method is a 13-week program that includes weekly support group meetings combined with the use of nicotine replacement products. The classes are free, but registration is required. To register, call (502) 574-STOP (7867). (Audubon Park) 
 
SILLY TALES AND SONGS
Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 7 p.m., Free. Haven’t we had enough seriousness? Yes, it’s time to have fun! The green light is on for silliness, and your master entertainer is Thomas Freese. Come sing along with Thomas as he plays guitar and harmonica, spreading cheer. Ages 4-8. For more information, www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)
 
HEROIC QUESTS
Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 2:30 p.m., Free. A thematic book club for middle and high school students. For more information, visit www.lfpl.org or call (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air) 
 

FRIDAY, JULY 15

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SPOTLIGHT:  HALFWAY TO FORECASTLE
Halfway to Forecastle is an annual event marking the halfway point between the annual Forecastle festivals. Forecastle celebrates its 10th Anniversary in 2012. This year’s Halfway to Forecastle takes place Friday, July 15, at the Wharf at Waterfront Park. Tickets range in price from $29.50 for advance tickets to $80 for VIP access. The performers at this year’s Halfway are Pretty Lights, Big Boi, RJD2, VHS or Beta, and  BoomBox.  There will also be an afterparty featuring Mimosa, Ana Sia, and Gramatik. For more information, visit www.ForecastleFest.com. (Downtown)
 
GUYS AND DOLLS
The Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main Street, times vary by date, $27.50. Based on a short story by Damon Runyon, “Guys and Dolls” revolves around Nathan Detroit, the organizer of the oldest established permanent floating crap game in New York, who bets a fellow gambler that he can’t make the next girl he sees fall in love with him. That girl happens to be Miss Sarah Brown, a pure-at-heart Salvation Army-type reformer, and the stage is set for a hilarious evening of complications and high-hitting show tunes like “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat.” Info at (502) 584-7777 or www.kentuckycenter.org. (Downtown) 
 

SATURDAY, JULY 16
AIDS INTERFAITH MINISTRIES FOURTH ANNUAL YARD SALE
Church of the Advent, 901 Baxter Ave., 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Free. One man’s junk is another man’s treasure!  Come out and find some new treasures at the American Interfaith Ministries (AIM) Yard Sale. Proceeds support the work of AIM, which provides services for those infected and affected with HIV/AIDS in our community. For more information, (502) 574-6086. (Highlands)
 
INTRODUCTION TO WORD
Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 10 a.m., Free. Call to register at (502) 574-1795, or visit www.lfpl.org. (Bon Air)
 
DIGITAL FUN DAY
Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 2 p.m., Free. Computers, cameras and consoles ... oh, my! Ages 11-19. For more information, www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air) 
 

SUNDAY, JULY 17
MICHAEL SIMS BOOK SIGNING
Carmichael’s Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Ave., 4 p.m., Free. Carmichael’s will host an event with biographer Michael Sims, for his latest book, “The Story of Charlotte’s Web: E. B. White’s Eccentric Life in Nature & the Birth of an American Classic.” In “The Story of Charlotte’s Web,” Michael Sims shows how White solved what critic Clifton Fadiman once called “the standing problem of the juvenile-fantasy writer: how to find, not another Alice, but another rabbit hole” by mining the raw ore of his childhood friendship with animals in Mount Vernon, New York. For more information, (502) 896-6950 or www.carmichaelsbookstore.com. (Crescent Hill)
 

MONDAY, JULY 18
DRAMA BY GEORGE SUMMER CAMPS
Bellarmine University, 2001 Newburg Road, 9 a.m.-Noon, $149. George Halitzka, owner of Drama By George, is offering two summer camps for children interested in acting. The Comedy Improv Camp takes place July 18-22, for ages 12-16. At this camp, teens will learn the basics of comic acting without a script. On Friday, students will present a class showcase. The Center Stage Drama Camp takes place July 25-29.  Students will learn the basics of acting onstage, work to learn lines, rehearse movements, and create characters. They’ll present a 15-minute scripted play on Friday for their friends and family. This camp is for ages 8-12. For more information, www.bellarmine.edu/ce/summeryouthcamps/ or (502) 718-5090. (Highlands)
 
ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION
Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 2 p.m., Free. Join the library to discuss “Spoken from the Heart” by Laura Bush. For more information, www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)
 
THE NEW COSMOLOGY & THE UNIVERSE STORY
The Passionist Earth and Spirit Center, 1924 Newburg Road, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m., Father Joe Mitchell, Director of the Passionist Earth and Spirit Center, is offering two classes this summer behind the Passionist Monastery. These classes qualify for Archdiocesan teacher continuing education credit. “The New Cosmology & the Universe Story” will be held July 11-15 and “Engage in the Great Work of Our Time” will be held July 18-22 (9:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m.). Father Joe Mitchell provides a transformative learning opportunity to explore the inter-connectedness of all life and expand awareness of the Earth as sacred community. For more information, call (502) 452-2749 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Highlands)
 
ANIMAL HOUSE VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., Free. Orientation for new volunteers interested in helping the animals at Louisville Metro Animal Services. All volunteers must first attend a volunteer orientation and fill out required paperwork before any volunteer service can be performed! There is another orientation on July 25. For more information, contact the volunteer coordinator at (502) 574-5556 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Newburg) 
 
GOOGLE BASICS AND MORE
Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 6:30 p.m., Free. Call to register, (502) 574-1795. For more information, www.lfpl.org. (Bon Air)
 

TUESDAY, JULY 19
IT’S ALL GREEK TO ME
Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 2:30 p.m., Free. Hailing all mythology fans! Ages 5-10. For more information, visit www.lfpl.org or call (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air) 
 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20
CHILDREN’S BOOK WORKSHOP
Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 2:30 p.m., Free. Ted Nathanson teaches you how to bind our own books, collaborate with friends on stories, and write and draw your own story books! If you like making up stories and drawing pictures, you’ll love this class! Ages 6-12. For more information, call (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air) 
 

THURSDAY, JULY 21
BLUE APPLE PLAYERS
Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 2 p.m., Free. Join in this lively, interactive storytelling program where children participate through imagination, sound and movement. Led by two teaching artists, this session encourages active listening, comprehension and language development – all skills vital to early literacy. Ages 5-12. For more information, visit www.lfpl.org or call (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)
 

SATURDAY, JULY 23
COMPUTER BASICS
Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 10 a.m., Free. Call to register. For more information, visit www.lfpl.org or call (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)
 
FAIRY DOORS
Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 2 p.m., Free. Are you interested in providing a home for a fairy? First you must make a special door to invite her to stay. For all ages. Sponsored by Bon Air Friends of the Library. For more information, visit www.lfpl.org or call (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)
 

MONDAY, JULY 25
PIZZA A LA HEART FOR AIDS INTERFAITH MINISTRIES
Clifton’s Pizza Company, 2230 Frankfort Ave., 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., $6-$12 (children under 2 eat free). Help those affected by HIV/AIDS in our community by attending this all-you-can-eat pizza buffet. Unlimited soft drinks and live music are included in the price of admission! Tickets may be purchased in advance through Paige Gottlieb, at (502) 377-4196, or at the door. 
(Highlands)
 
SWING STREET BAND AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 6:30 p.m., Free. Come for an evening of musical entertainment and some cool treats during our annual Swing Street Band performance. For all ages. Sponsored by the Bon Air Friends of the Library. For more information, call (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)
 

TUESDAY, JULY 26
DAY OF THE DRAGON
Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 2:30 p.m., Free. Wings and scales, fire-breathing tales, we celebrate them all. Ages 5-10. For more information, www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)
 
EMBROIDERER’S GUILD OF KENTUCKY EXHIBIT
Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 7 p.m., Free. The Embroiderer’s Guild will discuss the art of the needle and will exhibit fine examples of art with thread. For more information, www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1793. (Crescent Hill) 
 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27
ORIGAMI TALES
Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 2:30 p.m., Free. Watch talented storyteller Thomas Freese work his fingers deftly into three dimensional figures as he tells stories of frogs, cranes and other fascinating things. After the stories end, Thomas will show smaller groups how they can fold the origami projects. Ages 6 and up. For more information, www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)
 
WFPK WATERFRONT WEDNESDAY
Harbor Lawn, Louisville Waterfront Park, 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Free. The 10th anniversary of Louisville’s most popular after-work concert series features performances by artists as played on WFPK 91.9, plus upscale festival cuisine and beverages in a happy-hour atmosphere. For more information, (502) 574-3768 or (502) 814-6500. (Downtown) 
 

FRIDAY, JULY 29
F.A.T. FRIDAY TROLLEY HOP
Frankfort, Mellwood and Story avenues, 6 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Free. Businesses in the Crescent Hill and Clifton neighborhoods open their doors at the end of each month for the F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop. Ride the trolley to see art exhibits, sales and entertainment. Call (502) 550-2024 or visit www.fatfridayhop.org. (Clifton/Crescent Hill)
 

SATURDAY, JULY 30
JUST CREATIONS’ PASSPORT ADVENTURE
Just Creations, 2722 Frankfort Ave., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Free. Join Just Creations for its first Passport Adventure, an event for elementary-aged children featuring food and craft projects from around the world. Children will travel throughout the store to five stations representing regions of the world where some of Just Creations’ products come from: South America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.  As children travel and learn about the different cultures, they can get their passports stamped. Every child with a fully stamped passport will receive a fun cultural prize. For more information, call (502) 897-7319 or visit www.justcreations.org. (Crescent Hill)
 
INTERNET BASICS
Bon Air Library, 2826 Del Rio Place, 10 a.m., Free. Call to register, (502) 574-1795. More info at www.lfpl.org. (Bon Air)
 
TEEN AD BOARD
Bon Air Library, 2826 Del Rio Place, 10 a.m., Free. Ages 11-19. More information at www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)
 
CRESCENT HILL OUTDOOR CINEMA
Peterson-Dumesnil House, 301 S. Peterson, 9 p.m., Free. “To Have and Have Not” is the featured movie. Concessions will be available. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a little bug spray. More information at www.crescenthill.us. (Crescent Hill)