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• Ladies Night | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 2-9 p.m. | Battle Axes, 164 Turner Commons Way, Lexington | $20 | Grab the girls for a fun night including drinks, ziplining, and discounted axe-throwing every Thursday.
• Thursday Night Live | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 5-8 p.m. | Fifth Third Bank Pavilion, 251 W. Main St., Lexington | Free | Head downtown for the perfect post-work wind down featuring live music, tasty beverages, and delicious food.

• Carlos Mencina | Friday, Sept. 1-Saturday, Sept. 2 | Times vary | Comedy Off Broadway, 161 Lexington Green Cir., Lexington | $30-$50 | See the Comedy Central icon take the stage for his “No Hate No Fear Tour.”

• Melanin Art Series | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 7 p.m. | Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center, 300 E. 3rd St., Lexington | $20 | Dress in black + white and join Charles Rice as he unveils his angel-themed art series.
• Dinosaur Jr. | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $42.50 | Get lost in the sounds from these classic alternative, post-punk indie rockers.

• Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta Takeover | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 8 p.m.-1 a.m. | The Heartwood, 1195 Versailles Rd., Lexington | $30-$250 | Come see Lil Scrappy, one of the stars of Love & Hip-Hop, as he performs alongside other local artists.

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• Mary E. Britton Middle School has a nice ring to it, right? The Fayette County Public School board agrees, and that’s why it’s become a “standout recommendation” for the new school on Polo Club Boulevard. Mary was an activist for Black Americans, as well as a local educator. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• Pickleball is all the rage right now, and Battle Axes Lexington is getting in on the fun. Next month, the entertainment complex will open indoor pickleball courts, keeping the sport away from the volatile Kentucky weather.

• Help yourself to seconds with LexLive’s new country breakfast buffet. Every Sunday, head to the heart of downtown to fill your plate up with menu items like pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and fried chicken + waffles. To sweeten the deal, you’ll also save on bowling shoe rental and movie tickets.

• Teach your children well. The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning is seeking volunteers to tutor children in grades K-12 for a one-hour weekly commitment of your preferred subject. Interested? Contact Tutoring Director Holly Sanders to learn more.

• Say, “Cheese.” The Lexington Camera Club exhibit “CONJURE” opens this Friday, Sept. 1. Head to the the Loudoun House from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the opening reception, which will feature the work of ~40 local and regional photographers and live music.

• The slowing of summer means it’s time for Jazz on the Lawn, an annual concert that takes place at Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate. Relish the long weekend this Sunday, Sept. 3 at 5:30 p.m. + hear the sounds of Lee Carroll’s C the Beat and Grammy Award-winning vocalist La’Shelle Allen.

• $14 billion. That’s how much MacKenzie Scott has donated to charitable organizations according to a report last year. Want to follow in her footsteps? Use these four philanthropic strategies to start making a difference with the money you have.*

• A government teacher leading the program at each school
• A curriculum that abides by the Kentucky State Academic Standards for Social Studies
• Guidance for participating students