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KNIT & CROCHET NIGHT

Aug 8, 2023, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Union Taproom

245 West Central Avenue, Winter Haven

Every Tuesday, bring your nnit or crochet project and join your friends for Hoppy Hour at Union Taproom.

TRIVIA TUESDAYS

Aug 8, 2023, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Grove Roots Brewing Company

302 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven

Play trivia every Tuesday with Triviosity! Free to play.

LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS VS DUNEDIN BLUE

JAYS

Aug 8, 2023, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium

2301 Lakeland Hills Boulevard, Lakeland

All fans will receive a bingo card as they enter the gates, with a chance to win prizes from local area restaurants and attractions. milb.com/lakeland

POKER NIGHT

Aug 8, 2023, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Barrel 239, 239 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven

Every Tuesday. Players receive 10% off drinks while at the table. Prizes awarded to 1st and 2nd place winners for each session.This event is 21 & up.

LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS VS DUNEDIN BLUE

JAYS

Aug 10, 2023, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium

2301 Lakeland Hills Boulevard, Lakeland

Bring your furry friend to the park. Each dog requires a special dog ticket, which includes a doggy gift bag. milb. com/lakeland

TRIVIA NIGHT

Aug 10, 2023, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Barrel 239

239 3rd Street Southwest, Winter Haven Trivia every Thursday, free to play.

PORCHDOGS

Aug 5, 2023, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Historic Ritz Theatre

263 West Central Avenue, Winter Haven

Get ready for a swamp party with the spicy accordiondriven Louisiana Cajun, Zydeco, and New Orleans R&B classics of the Porchdogs.Doors open at 6 PM. Show starts at 7 PM. Enjoy specialty drinks, cocktails, beer, wine, and light snacks for sale at The Ritz Lounge before and during the concert. centralfloridatix.com

HAWAIIAN FOAM PARTY

Aug 6, 2023, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Balmoral Bar & Grill

124 Kenny Boulevard, Haines City

This Hawaiian-themed Foam Party will feature, for the first time NEW Mango-Sented Foam! centralfloridatix.com

ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC NIGHT

Aug 7, 2023, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gram Parsons Derry Down

297 5th Street NW, Winter Haven

All Acoustic Open Mic Night happens the first Monday night of the month. Sign up to perform up to 3 songs. No cost to attend. More info on FB @ gramparsonsderrydown. *All performances will be acoustic*

TRIVIA NIGHT

Aug 7, 2023, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Cob & Pen

1221 Florida Avenue S, Lakeland

Every Monday, play along with Triviosity! Tons of fun with your friends, plus a huge craft beer selection, unique craft cocktails, and an amazing food menu.

BUSY BEES SCIENCE EXPLORERS!

Aug 8, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Medulla Resource Center and Park

1049 Parker Road, Lakeland

Every Tuesday, each session will feature a hands-on science activity followed by a snack. Parents will participate in activities with their kids. Admission is free, but space is limited to 15 students. To attend, please RSVP by e-mail to Cherry Alston at cherryalston@ polk-county.net.

BOOKS SANDWICHED IN

Aug 8, 2023, 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Lakeland Public Library - Larry R. Jackson Branch, 1700 N Florida Avenue, Lakeland lakelandpl.libcal.com

August book: “Of Women and Salt” by Gabriela Garcia. The group meets in the Library Meeting Room on the second Tuesday of each month at 12:15 pm. Registration required.

MORNING BOOK CLUB

Aug 9, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Winter Haven Public Library

325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven

August book: “The Lincoln Highway” by Amor Towles. The Morning Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of every month. Titles include a variety of adult fiction, nonfiction, and biographies.

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY

Aug 9, 2023, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Obscure Wine Company

276 West Central Avenue, Winter Haven

Every Wednesday. Unlimited wine tasting of a Sommelier selected producer every Wednesday for one price. Check out their Facebook or Instagram page for each week’s wine lineup.

LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS VS DUNEDIN BLUE

JAYS

Aug 9, 2023, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium

2301 Lakeland Hills Boulevard, Lakeland

All-you-can-eat Wednesday! This all-inclusive package includes your game ticket and all-you-can-eat for one price. Enjoy unlimited hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, pretzels, and fountain soda from 5:308:30pm. milb.com/lakeland

WEDNESDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT

Aug 9, 2023, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Laugh Out Lounge

19 3rd Street Northwest, Winter Haven

Every Wednesday. Come see new and established comedians work on new material and hone their craft! Sign-ups begin at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. More info on FB @LaughOutLoungeWH.

LAKELAND FOOD TRUCK RALLY

Aug 10, 2023, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Munn Park, 210 East Main Street, Lakeland

Second Thursday of every month, food trucks vary.

FILM: LABYRINTH (1986)

Aug 10, 2023, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Historic Ritz Theatre

263 West Central Avenue, Winter Haven

Sixteen-year-old Sarah is given thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother Toby when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King Jareth. Doors open at 6 PM. Show starts at 7 PM. Enjoy specialty drinks, cocktails, beer, wine, and light snacks for sale at before and during the movie in The Ritz Lounge on the first floor. centralfloridatix.com

DRUMBEAT

Aug 11, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Boulevard, Lake Wales

The Education team has been trained to use DRUMBEAT, which is an acronym that stands for “Discovering Relationships Using Music, Beliefs, Emotions, Attitudes, Thoughts.” All are welcome, aged 13 and up. No previous drumming experience necessary. Register online. boktowergardens.org

THE LEGENDARY JON CORNEAL AND COMPADRES

Aug 11, 2023, 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Hillcrest Coffee

119 Hillcrest Street, Lakeland

Every Friday. Hear the Polk County native, Jon Corneal perform live. No cover charge, but feel free to tip the musicians. Stream it live on Facebook @hillcrestcoffee.

GALLERY PERSPECTIVES: DR. RICHARDS PLAVNIEKS

Aug 11, 2023, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Polk Museum Of Art

800 East Palmetto Street, Lakeland

Dr. Richards Plavnieks will take you through

Remembering Vilna: The Holocaust and the Art of Samuel Bak. Dr. Richards Plavnieks is Assistant Professor of History at Florida Southern College. 863688-7743 polkmuseumofart.org

AMERICAN PICKLEBALL TOUR

Aug 11 - 13, 2023, Times Vary

AdventHealth Fieldhouse and Conference Center, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven corner of 3rd St. & Ave C SW in the old BB&T parking lot in downtown Winter Haven every Saturday. winterhavenfarmersmarket.com

The American Pickleball Tour (APT) is different from other pickleball tournaments because it takes the sport and adds a social spin to it. The Tour also gives back a portion of proceeds to a local nonprofit organization.

Doubles and Singles: Round Robin format tournament for ALL skills and ALL age brackets from 14+ to 60+. Registration includes indoor play on many courts with three levels of medals per bracket, swag bag, visor, hand towel & more! For more information, to become a tournament sponsor or ambassador, or to register, visit https://americanpickleballtour.com/winter-haven-fl/. Send questions to events@adrenalinespecialevents.com.