Variety Show

CAMPCAUSEWELOVETOACT Adult Variety Show, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at West T. Hill Community Theatre, 117 Larrimore Lane, Danville. Music, dance and comedy by the grown-up campers in this first-ever presentation. Performers will range from 18 to 70-something. Tickets: $5, westthill.net, (859) 319-0205, available at door while they last. 

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MUSIC

Summer Singers free concert, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Presbyterian Church. Called “Places for the Heart” the concert groups songs that are about the spirit, romantic love, love for the earth, and love of home. The audience will be invited to join the singing on three familiar pieces.

Rachel Crowe, 8 p.m.-midnight Friday at Brothers’ BBQ, Danville.

Glory Daze, 8 p.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday at Mae Johnson’s White Barn, Waynesburg. Cost is $5. Pool room opens at 7 p.m. Information: (606) 365-3417.

Category 5, 8 p.m.-midnight, Saturday at Brothers’ BBQ, Danville.

Open jam night, 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Brothers BBQ, Danville.  Basic setup provided; musicians may bring guitars or bases.

Pickers and grinners open jam session, 10:15 a.m.-noon Saturdays at Kentucky Fudge Company, 225 South Main St., Harrodsburg. Bring instrument and sing along with us. For more information, call Tim at (859) 733-0088.

Open mic night, last Saturday of each month at Kentucky Fudge Company, Harrodsburg. Kids begin at 6:30 p.m., adults start at 8 p.m. For more information, call Tim at (859) 733-0088.

Acoustic jam/amplified jam, 7-9:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays every month. Jam sessions are being held at the Masonic Lodge at North Fourth and Smith streets. For more information, call John Hughes at (859) 583-4112.

THEATER

Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, through Aug. 5 at Pioneer Playhouse,  840 Stanford Road, Danville. A comedic genius transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic The Hound of the Baskervilles into a murderously funny adventure. Sherlock must escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises, and deceit before a family curse dooms its next victim. A witty new take on Sherlock. Rated G. Shows go up 8:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; dinner at 7:30 p.m., indoor facility in case of rain. Dinner and theater is $32, theater only is $18. Ticket packages available for full season. Tickets: (859) 236-2747, pioneerplayhouse.com. 

VISUAL ART

Expressions in Color, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday through July 29 at CAC, Danville. A three-woman group show featuring artwork by Donna Fogacs, Sarah Wiltsee and the late Barbara Lockhart. Suggested donation of $5. Exhibit reception is 5-7 p.m. Friday; artists Wiltsee and Forgacs will be present to discuss work and give away a small painting each to one reception attendee. Info: communityartscenter.net.  

Eternal Quest Art Gallery, open noon-6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday at 1000 East Lexington Ave., Suite 19, Danville. Sidewalk on the left side of Greenleaf Shopping Center to the last door. Original art and prints exhibited by J. Robert Gundy, Jr. Information: (859) 230-1296.

Mix it Up! Friday through Sept. 2 at New Editions Gallery, 500 West Short St., Lexington. A summer gathering of new work by gallery artists. Opens 5-8 p.m. Friday for Gallery Hop, then 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Info: neweditionsgallery.com, (859) 266-2766. 

OUT AND ABOUT

Perryville Jamboree, 5:30-10 p.m. Saturdays at 103 N. Bragg St. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. and is served until 7 p.m. Entertainment by house band, the 68 Drifters, who host a different guest artist each week. Cover is $10. To keep up with guest artists and other events, like Perryville Jamboree on Facebook.

Trivia Night, 7 p.m. Monday, hosted by Mike Archer at Brothers’ BBQ, Danville.

Jim’s Authentic Cocktail Society, 5 p.m. Tuesdays for a featured cocktail at Jane Barleycorn’s Market & Bar, 130 S. Fourth St., Danville.

Contra Dance, with caller TBA and open band (pick-up musicians welcome), 8-11 p.m. Friday (beginner lesson 7:30-8) at Artworks at the Carver School, 522 Patterson St., Lexington. Cost is $7/adults, $5/students and first-timers. Info: (859) 552-5433, ltda.ws. 

Contra Dance, with caller Frank Buschelmann and band TBA, 8-11 p.m. Saturday (beginner lesson 7:30-8) at Russell Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St., Berea. Cost is $8/adults, $5/students and seniors. Info: (859) 985-5501, bereacontradance.org/, BereaContraDance@gmail.com.

CLASSES/CAMPS

Starry Night Studios: Funny Little Flowers, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 6 at CAC, Danville. Waterside Cottage, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 9. Cost is $28/per class. Info: communityartscenter.net.  

Yoga for Kids, 10:30 a.m. Monday at BCPL, Danville. A 5-week program designed especially for preschoolers to promote health and relaxation. Register in the Children’s Library. Info: (859) 238-7323.

Camps at CAC, Danville: Middle School Nerd Camp, 1-4 p.m. July 28-Aug. 4, cost is $150 per camper. Mini Camp, for rising kindergartners and first-graders, Aug. 7-11, cost is $100 per camper. Register online: communityartscenter.net.  

Opening Act Studio,  at Hometown Kids, 440 W. 4th St., Perryville. Classes taught by Emma Steberl, a Perryville resident with 15 years of theater and performance experience who has trained with top industry professionals in New York City. Limited scholarships will be available. Info: Emma Steberl, (859) 319-6821, or like Opening Act on Facebook.

Painting, noon-4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at GCAC, Lancaster. Cost is $30 per class, includes all materials.  Private classes and painting parties available. Instructed by Bobbie Gayle Lewis. Info: (859) 948-6988.

Kid’s martial arts, Thursdays at Garrard Education Center (GEC), 322 West Maple Ave., Lancaster. For ages 5-12. Registration is $25/month, instructor is Johnathan Turner. Info: deronda.sears@garrard.kyschools.us.

Ballet, tap and jazz, Thursdays at GEC, Lancaster. The classes, with instructor Kristen Zahn,  are for ages 3-12 and will be held each Thursday at the Garrard Education Center. Cost is $70 for 10 weeks of classes before a recital. Info: deronda.sears@garrard.kyschools.us.

The Paint Bar, 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Arts Council of Mercer County Studio & Gallery (ACMC), 120 South Main St., Harrodsburg. Engaging series catered to anyone interested in creating art. Cost: $28 per class. Info: (859) 612-0790 or artscouncilofmercer.com.

Open studio, 6-8 p.m. every third Thursday at ACMC, Harrodsburg. The gallery’s newest series. Bring a photo or an idea you would like to paint and an art professional will help you create your masterpiece. Cost: $20, supplies included. Info: (859) 612-0790 or artscouncilofmercer.com.

Pay as you play guitar lessons, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at GEC, Lancaster. Fee is $10/week per student, or $8/week if multiple family members participating, led by instructor Ron Scott. Students will need a guitar, capo, tuner and folder for paperwork (tuner and capo not required for first lesson). General skills, care and maintenance of guitar, tuning, string changing, basic chords and keys will be taught. Info: deronda.sears@garrard.kyschools.us.

Intro to painting portraits or landscapes, at Art of Danville, 413 W. Main St., Danville. Taught by instructor Allan Crain, various choices of times/dates for landscape or portrait classes, prices range from $150-$180. Class sizes will be limited to 8, all skill levels invited, personal instruction will be given. Info: Allen Crain, (859) 516-1434.

Munchkin and Me Art Classes: preschool art (ages 18 months-4 years), 10-10:45 a.m. Mondays at CAC, Danville. A free visual arts class for children to experiment with new techniques and mediums each week. Info: communityartscenter.net.

Creative Kids Series, 10 a.m.-noon last Saturday of each month at ACMC, Harrodsburg. A way for kids of all ages to experience creating art. Cost is $10/class. Info: (859) 613-0790 or artscouncilofmercer.com.

Little Paws Piano and Music Studio, 475 West Main St., Danville. Kindermusik Classes offered for ages 0-5 years, $60 per month includes album of music for each unit (five different units for different age groups, call for unit and schedule); private piano instruction, $20/lesson; group piano, $15/class; guitar by instructor Jeff Hogue, $75/month; percussion by instructor Lucas Hunt, $20/lesson; voice by instructors Grace Sheene and Collette Jones, $20/lesson; trumpet by instructor Michael May, $20/lesson. Info: (859) 319-1066.

Violin, piano, ukulele and voice instruction by Amanda Sivers. Info: (859) 319-3806, amandasivers.com.

Piano and voice instruction, en Inglés o Español by Richard Ferreira, CAC, Danville. Info: (859) 329-7814.

Violin instruction by Phil DeHaan, CAC, Danville. Info: (859) 509-4293.

Painting parties, through GCAC, Lancaster. Reserve a date for a group to have a fun night out creating a painting. Participants will go home with a 16×20 painting. Instructor will travel to a location or may be hosted at our Arts Center. All materials included. Info: (859) 948-6988.

CLUBS

Cookbook Club, 6 p.m. Aug. 3 at BCPL, Danville . This month the theme is Vegetarian meals. Make your favorite dish to share with the group. Registration is required.

Crafters Who Care, 6 p.m. Monday at BCPL, Danville.  Group knits/crochets hats, scarves and afghans to share with those in need — some also work on looms. Those who would like to learn are welcome; donations of yarn gladly accepted. Participation is free/no registration required. Info: (859) 238-7323.

Summer Coding Club: Design a Web Page, 4 p.m. Monday at BCPL, Danville. Learn web design with CodeHS. For students in grades 6-12. Email danville.code@gmail.com to register. Info: (859) 238-7323.

5/6 Summer Science Club, 10 a.m. Thursdays at BCPL, Danville. We’ll do a different science experiment each week. For ages 5 & 6. Info: (859) 238-7323.

7/8 Summer Science Club, 11:30 a.m. Thursdays at BCPL, Danville. We’ll do a different science experiment each week. For ages 7 & 8. Info: (859) 238-7323.

Minecraft Club, 6 p.m. Tuesday at LCPL,  Stanford. Info: www.lcplinfo.org, (606) 365-7513.

Lego Club, second and fourth Tuesday of the month at LCPL, Stanford. Info: www.lcplinfo.org, (606) 365-7513.

Art Club, noon-3 p.m. last Tuesday of every month at GCAC, Lancaster. Open to everyone in all mediums. Come have fun and work on your own project while being inspired with fellow artists;  bring a snack to share. Free. Info: www.garrardarts.com, (859) 948-6988. 

Mystery Book Club, 1 p.m. second Wednesday of each month at GCPL, 101 Lexington St., Lancaster. Stop by the library to pick book up at circulation desk. Info: (859) 792-3424.

Happy Scrappers Scrapbook Club, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. third Saturday of the month in Community Room 2 at LCPL, Stanford. New participants are welcome. Info: www.lcplinfo.org, (606) 365-7513.

AND MORE ….

Wilderness Trail Distillery, 4095 Lebanon Road, Danville, KY, Friday, Aug. 4, 5-8 p.m. Free. Michael Evces performs. Buddy’s World Famous food truck. Henna Tattoos for sale and A&L Accessories Popup shop.

Tween Science Lab: Suspension Bridges, 2 p.m. today (Thursday, July 27) at BCPL, Danville. Try out a different STEM activity each month. For ages 9-13.  Info: (859) 238-7323.

Jane in July Film Series, 6:30 p.m. today (July 27) at BCPL, Danville. The last of this 4-week series features popular film adaptations of Jane Austen’s beloved novels. Free admission.

Color Burst Teddy Bear Workshop, 11 a.m. Wednesday at BCPL, Danville. Make a no-mess tie-dye teddy bear. Registration required. Limited to 20 participants. For ages 5-8.

The Derby Museum: Mathin’ Around the Track, 12:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at BCPL, Danville. For grades PK-3. What does it take to win the Kentucky Derby? It takes a fast horse, and a whole lot of MATH, of course! Students will solve problems taken from the “Five Big Ideas of Math” as they prepare their horse for the Kentucky Derby in this real-world application of math.” This program is most appropriate for early elementary, but all are welcome.

The Derby Museum: Super Horse, the Shoe and You, 2 p.m. Aug. 4 at BCPL, Danville. For grades 4-8.  It takes two very special athletes to win the Kentucky Derby – one three year old Thoroughbred racehorse – and a jockey. This program will explore the athleticism and physiology of both athletes, as well as other factors that go into the making of a champion. Healthy lifestyle choices will also be covered in this highly interactive program.” This program is most appropriate for upper elementary and middle school, but all are welcome.

Yoga for Kids, 10:30 a.m. Monday at BCPL, Danville. A 5-week program designed especially for preschoolers to promote health and relaxation. Register in the Children’s Library.  Info: (859) 238-7323.

Zentangle and adult coloring, 10 a.m.-noon and 6-8 p.m. every third Thursday of the month at LCPL, Stanford. Create new Zentangle projects or relax with adult coloring. Registration required. Info: (606) 365-7513.

Adult Storytime, 9 a.m. Monday at BCPL, Danville. A social hour and book club for individuals with and without disabilities to utilize the library and pursue common interests together. Info: (859) 238-7323.

Ceramic Creations by Jaque, 535 S. Fourth St., Danville. A paint-your-own pottery studio, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $10 and up. Info: (859) 236-7288.

McDowell House Museum and Apothecary Shop, 125 S. Second St., Danville. A National Historic Landmark offering tours through Dr. Ephraim McDowell’s home. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 2-4 p.m. Sunday. The Gift Shop at Constitution Square, 134 S. Second St., Danville, sells Kentucky-made items. Info: (859) 236-2804 for museum; 236-2803 for gift shop.

Paint Your Own Pottery Studio, inside of CAC, Danville. Private rentals begin at $40, plus the cost of bisque for a two-hour event. Info: (859) 236-4054, communityartscenter.net.

The Great American Dollhouse Museum, 344 Swope Dr., Danville. Hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Cost is $7/adults, $5/children 2-12. Info: (859) 583-8000, thedollhousemuseum.com.

Boyle County Public Library Storytimes: Toddler (18 months-2 years) at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; Preschool (ages 3-5) at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Info: (859) 238-7323.  *There will be no Storytimes at the library during the first two weeks of August. Storytimes will resume on Tuesday, Aug. 15.

Garrard County Public Library Storytimes: 10 a.m. Wednesdays and 1 p.m. Thursdays. No storytime if special programs held at same time. Info: (859) 792-3424.

Lincoln County Public Library Storytimes: Toddler Tales, 10 a.m. Thursdays; Preschool, 11 a.m. Thursdays. Info: lcplinfo.org., (606) 365-7513. The library also offers six other storytimes weekly, as well as monthly Science Time for preschoolers: 10 a.m. Mondays at McKinney Baptist Church; 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Pleasant View Baptist Church; 10 a.m. Wednesdays at Crab Orchard City Hall; 10 a.m. Thursdays at Westside Community United Methodist Church.