July 18
‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’
“Rocky Horror Picture Show” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. July 18 at the Grand Theatre, 308 St. Clair St. In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O’Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation — a muscular man named Rocky. For more information, visit www.thegrandky.com.
July 22
Flamenco Louisville at the Grand
Flamenco Louisville will perform at 10 a.m. July 22 at the Grand Theatre. Spanish dance form is an exciting way to express your feelings with beauty and strength. You’ll enjoy a short demonstration of Flamenco, then up on your feet to try Flamenco rhythms and dance moves yourself. Bring your creative self, your cultural curiosity and get ready to shout “Ole!” Diana DiNicola is a co-founder of Flamenco Louisville, teaching amenco dance in Louisville, Lexington, Cincinnati, for the Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts and the Louisville Ballet. The Grand is located at 308 St. Clair St. For more information, visit www.thegrandky.com.
July 25
Yapa and Producing A Kind of Generation to perform downtown
Yapa and Producing A Kind of Generation will perform at 6:30 p.m. July 25 during the Downtown Summer Concert Series.
Aug. 2
Turning Barefeet into Learning Feet
Turning Barefeet into Learning Feet will take place from 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 2 at Bondurant Middle School, 486 Bondurant Drive. All students in Frankfort and Franklin County are welcome to pick out a new pair of free shoes. The event is first come, first serve. The student must be present. The shoes are for students only, and are one pair per student. For more information, contact Mandy Heacock at amanda.heacock@franklin.kyschools.us.
Aug. 8
Willy Tea Taylor to perform downtown
Willy Tea Taylor will perform at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8 during the Downtown Summer Concert Series on Broadway Street. The concert series is presented by WesBanco. For more information, visit www.downtownfrankfort.com.
Aug. 9
Station 4 to host Frankfort Fire and EMS retiree breakfast
The Frankfort Fire and EMS retiree breakfast will take place from 9-11 a.m. Aug. 9 at 900 E. Main St. All retired and active Frankfort Fire members are invited to Station 4 for the station’s third annual breakfast event. Bring your families and enjoy some time together talking about the old and new days at the FFD. RSVP to mmarshall@frankfort.ky.gov.
Aug. 16.
Stubby Phillips and The Screwdrivers to perform at Sig Luscher
Stubby Phillips and The Screwdrivers will perform at Sig Luscher Brewery from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Aug. 16. Enjoy an evening of blues, rock and soul music in the Biergarten. The brewery is located at 221 Mero St.
Aug. 21
Old-Time Jam
West Sixth Farm will host an Old-Time Jam from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 21. The farm is located at 4495 Shadrick Ferry Road. The event takes place the third Thursday of each month.
Aug. 22
3K Glow Run
The Wanda Joyce Robinson Foundation will host a 3K Glow Run at 7 p.m. at Lakeview Park, 112 Park Ave. The event is a fundraiser for WJRF.
Aug. 23
A Healthy KSU
Kentucky State University will host A Healthy KSU at 9 a.m. Aug. 23 on campus at 400 E. Main St. The event will include a 3K walk/run and a health fair. The event will celebrate wellness, movement and community.
Aug. 23
Gathering of Authors at the library
The Paul Sawyier Public Library will host Gathering of Authors at 10 a.m. The library is located at 319 Wapping St.
Aug. 29
Ben Sollee and Jeri Katherine Howell to perform downtown
Ben Sollee and Jeri Katherine Howell will perform at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 29 during the Downtown Summer Concert Series on Broadway Street. The Downtown Frankfort Summer Concert Series is presented by WesBanco, and will provide an unforgettable evening of music, community and summer vibes in the heart of our historic city.
