Monday, July 26-Sunday August 1

Monday | July 26

Tuesday | July 27

Wednesday | July 28

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○‌ Kitchen Fundamentals: Seafood | Wed., July 28 | 6 p.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School at Lake Miriam Square | $60 | Learn new tips and tricks in the kitchen while enjoying seafood recipes like pan-seared swordfish steaks with cherrywood smoked bacon puttanesca sauce.

Thursday | July 29

Friday | July 30

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○‌ Fabulous Funky Munky at The Fancy Flea Lakeland A Country Brocante | Fri., July 30 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | RP Funding Center | Shop funky finds at this year’s fancy flea — You never know what you’ll find.

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○‌ Live Music at Night: Matt Billor | Fri., July 30 | 6-10 p.m. | Keel Farms | Listen to live music from 24-year-old Matt Billor while you enjoy food, wine, and beer.

Saturday | July 31

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○‌ Little Villagers Treasure Hunt | Sat., July 31 | 10 a.m. | 1479 Town Center Dr. | Free with registration on July 24 | In celebration of Florida’s Back-to-School Tax-Free Week, children can follow clues to find treasure around the property + win prizes. Ⓟ

Sunday | August 1

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Monday, August 2-Sunday August 8

Monday | August 2

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Tuesday | August 3

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○‌ 2021 Mid-Year Economic Update Presented by CPS Investment Advisors | Tues., Aug. 3 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | First Presbyterian Church | $36+ | Calling all local business leaders and finance professionals, check out this presentation with lunch provided by Good Thyme + keynote presentation by Dr. Jarry Parrish.

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○‌ Mobile Food Pantry - Blessings & Hope Lakeland | Tues., Aug. 3 | Highland Park Church | Free | Providing weekly pickup locations for food donation efforts.

Wednesday | August 4

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○‌ Couples Cooking: Bring it to the Gathering | Wed., Aug. 4 | 6 p.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4730 Florida Ave. S. | $100 | Take part in a hands-on couples' cooking class where you will learn to prepare the perfect get-together, easy, + delicious dishes. 🍴

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Thursday | August 5

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Friday | August 6

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Saturday | August 7

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Sunday | August 8

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Monday, August 9-Sunday August 15

Monday | August 9

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Tuesday | August 10

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○‌ The Backroom hosted by David Brimer | Tues., Aug 10 | 6 p.m. | The Yard on Mass | Come early to get the best seat on the yard, not to mention the first spot in line at the food trucks. 🍔

Wednesday | August 11

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○‌ Kitchen Fundamentals: Beef | Wed., Aug. 11 | 6 p.m. | 6 p.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4730 Florida Ave. S. | $50 | Take part in a hands-on cooking class for techniques + recipes using beef.

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Thursday | August 12

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○‌ Lakeland Underbelly Sessions | 9 p.m. | The Pink Piano | $5 | Come out + support the local music scene, with 100% of the proceeds going to the musicians.

Friday | August 13

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○‌ Point of View Gallery Talk: American Impressionism | Fri., Aug. 13 | 12-1 p.m. | Polk Museum of Art | Free | Join an in-depth overview of the museum’s current exhibition, “American Impressionism: Treasures from the Daywood Collections,” provided by Dr. Alexander Rich. 🎨

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Saturday | August 14

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Sunday | August 15

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Monday, August 16-Sunday August 22

Monday | August 16

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Tuesday | August 17

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Wednesday | August 18

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Thursday | August 19

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○‌ Live "Ask Me Anything" Lakeland Edition | Thurs., Aug. 19 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Union Hall | Join a panel of community leaders + experts who will answer any questions you have about the greater Lakeland community with light refreshments provided.

Friday | August 20

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Saturday | August 21

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○‌ Ardella Market & Craft Fair | Sat., Aug. 21 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Ardella Baptist Church, 709 W. Pipkin Rd. | Free | Get an early start to the end-of-year gift-buying season + enjoy a morning of shopping artisan handcrafted items, unique gifts, curated products, and delicious goodies.

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○‌ Fine Art at the Magnolia: Fine Art Show returns | Sat. Aug. 21 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Magnolia Building, 702 E. Orange St. | Free | Come celebrate the fine arts with Fine Art at the Magnolia at an elegant 2-day indoor fine art show — featuring 19 accomplished artists & craftsmen of Florida. Ⓟ
○‌ Lakeland Open House & Giveaway | Sat. Aug. 21 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | 4283 Hamilton Rd. | Free | Join Megg Homes on Saturday to see a newly renovated home on almost 5 acres and be entered to win an Amazon Echo. Ⓟ

Sunday | August 22

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○‌ Fine Art at the Magnolia: Fine Art Show returns | Sun. Aug. 22 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Magnolia Building, 702 E. Orange St. | Free | Come celebrate the fine arts with Fine Art at the Magnolia at an elegant 2-day indoor fine art show — featuring 19 accomplished artists & craftsmen of Florida. Ⓟ

Monday, August 23-Sunday August 29

Sunday | August 22

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Monday | August 23

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○‌ Josephine Sacabo: Those Who Dance | Mon., Aug. 23 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Polk Museum of Art | Free | Visit this exhibit featuring this New Orleans-based contemporary photographer whose body of work infuses a powerful nostalgia for the non-digital photographic forms and modern techniques.

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Tuesday | August 24

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Wednesday | August 25

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Thursday | August 26

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Friday | August 27

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○‌ District Title Live | 7 p.m. | The Yard on Mass | Free | Kick off your weekend on a rock ‘n roll note.

○‌ Jamie Floyd LIVE | 7-10 p.m. | Federal Bar | Free | Enjoy the musical stylings of Jamie Floyd + savor the all-day happy hour.

○‌ The 5794 Band | 7-10 p.m. | Swan brewing | Free | This group is sure to please the masses, especially with Cuban B’s Burgers & Bakes on your plate.

○‌ The Big Chill | 8 p.m. | Union Hall | $5 | Jam out to classic rock with The Big Chill at their stop in Lakeland.

Saturday | August 28

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○‌ Greg Redding | 2-5 p.m. | Swan Brewing | Free | Listen to Greg Redding play his tunes while you nosh on The Arepazo Grill’s menu items.

○‌ Good Stuff Band LIVE | 7-10 p.m. | Federal Bar | Free | Enjoy no cover, an all-day happy hour, and beats from DJ Trinidad at 9 p.m.

○‌ The Mad Stringers | 7-10 p.m. | Swan Brewing | Free | Sing along with this 3-piece band, covering songs from the 60s and 70s.

○‌ Southern Rocks Finest | 8 p.m. | Music Ranch, 1920 Banana Rd. | $25 | Listen to former members from bands like Molly’s Hatchet.

○‌ Sexbruise? | 8 p.m. | Union Hall | $10 | Head out to hear another Union Hall headliner with this satirical pop group.

○‌ Proper Wednesday | 7 p.m. | The Yard on Mass | Free | Head on over to the Yard on Mass — if you're not already there — for Lakeland cover band 'Proper Wednesday's' show.

Sunday | August 29

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○‌ Salute to Veterans Food Truck Rally | Sun., Aug. 29 | 12-5 p.m. | FAM Church Grounds | Free | This food truck rally has live entertainment + raffles, with all profits going to “Veterans Helping Veterans” to support children of veteran parents suffering from PTSD.

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○‌ Jack Sprouse Live | 1:30 p.m. | The Yard on Mass | Free | Come support local artist, Jack Sprouse as you wind down your weekend.

○‌ Claire VanDiver Duo | 2-5 p.m. | Swan Brewing | Free | Check out the Claire VanDiver Duo and enjoy food from Breezy Easy Bistro.

Monday, August 30-Tuesday August 31

Monday | August 30

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○‌ Couples Cooking: Flavors of Hawaii | Mon., Aug. 30| 6 p.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School | $75 | Take part in a hands-on couple’s cooking class that will teach you how to prepare some traditional, Polynesian-inspired dishes that will have you wanting to create at home for your own luau.

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○‌ Polk Noles Golf Tournament | Mon., Aug., 30 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Country Club of Winter Haven | $200+ | This golfing event run by Polk Noles will fundraise for Florida State University + The Florida State University Alumni Association to generate financial + community support for Florida State University.

Tuesday | August 31

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