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It’s Friday, Owensboro! In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Concert on the lawn, a cocktail bar farewell, and Friday after 5’s 30th anniversary + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A summer music tradition: Owensboro Symphony will bring its 39th Concert on the Lawn to Kentucky Wesleyan College featuring film and stage favorites. Bring chairs and blankets. Table reservations and dinner options available -- see concert lineup details.
A local favorite says goodbye: Owensboro’s 1885 Cocktail Bar will close after Sunday brunch on July 19, inviting people to stop in for a final drink and meal with discounts on food and beverages -- catch the farewell specials.
Community outreach continues: OPD held a Police in the Park at Chautauqua Park after recent rain, giving families a chance to meet officers. The next event will be July 22 at Moreland Park -- see when the next event is.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Glow-up on standby: When your skin needs a reset that actually sticks, Aura Haus brings the good stuff like HydraFacial MD, dermaplaning, enzyme peels, and LED to make your face look like it drinks more water than you do. Start with a quick consult, get a plan, then glide back into the week looking suspiciously well rested.
Hometown bluegrass break: Whether you grew up on high-lonesome harmonies or just like a good toe-tap, Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum is a low-effort, high-joy reset this week. Stroll the instruments and immersive exhibits, then keep an eye for live shows that turn a regular weeknight into a front-porch memory.
Bounce it out: Elite Air Owensboro is your go-to “let them bounce it out” spot, with over 75 trampolines, ninja-course challenges, glow-in-the-dark dodgeball, a climbing wall, and big airbags for soft landings. Keep it in your back pocket for rainy afternoons or when the kids’ energy meter hits red.
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04 — Our recommendations
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05 — The event calendar Around town this weekendOur favorite events this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧘 Tiny Tusks Yoga @ Owensboro Museum of Science & History | Friday (7/17) at 10:00 AM – Give Friday mornings a soft start with Tiny Tusks Yoga, free with museum admission for your littles. Fifteen breezy minutes of basic poses, breathing, and mindfulness, which is code for fewer grocery store meltdowns later. You can even stretch, smugly.
🎶 Friday After 5 - 30th: Vinyl Radio @ McConnell Plaza | Friday (7/17) at 5:00 PM – Friday After 5 turns 30, and the Ohio River still looks like a screensaver. Vinyl Radio serves up the sing-along classic rock you actually remember, with Lindsey James Williams setting the tone. Free, riverfront, and blissfully low effort, like summer should be.
☀ Soulstice @ Escape Today Owensboro | Friday (7/17) at 7:00 PM – Whether you retired your mosh pit days with your last pair of Doc Martens, or you still headbang between chiropractor visits, Heavy Hitters Night is calling. SOULSTICE, Hollow Valley, Remnants, and ExitWounds will shake Owensboro’s rafters, deliver tight riffs, and rattle your sensible shoes.
🏷 Warehouse Sale @ Habitat for Humanity | Saturday (7/18) at 8:00 AM – Whether you need a mower or a door that closes, Habitat’s Warehouse Sale is your chance to browse Owensboro’s biggest garage, minus the haggling. Stacked with appliances, tools, and patio gear, every dollar helps build homes. Donations are by appointment, no clothing, mattresses, or toys.
🎶 5th Annual Downtown Summer Jam @ Smothers Park | Saturday (7/18) – Riverfront nights are back, and L!VE on the Banks returns with the 5th Annual Downtown Summer Jam featuring Paradise Kitty, free and loud in the best way. Ohio River breezes, lawn chairs for miles, and guitar riffs bouncing off the Blue Bridge.
🧘 Sound Bath & Guided Meditation with Beth @ Align By TrueNorth | Sunday (7/19) at 11:15 AM – Whether your weekend was a blur or just laundry, this donation-based sound bath and guided meditation at Align invites you to lie down, breathe, and stop overthinking. Across from the RiverPark Center on Daviess, expect soothing vibrations, real quiet, and a calmer nervous system.
🏳 Loud Women+ LGBB-QT @ The JDQ Building | Sunday (7/19) at 5:00 PM – Whether you've marched, mentored, or simply love a proper BBQ plate, Loud Women+ is throwing a free community cookout celebrating our LGBTQIA neighbors and allies. Expect $5 BBQ plates, local small-business vendors, live music, and that warm, acquainted-with-everyone vibe we secretly adore. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Owensboro report Weather forecastToday — High: 88°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 67%
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 9am. Mostly sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 86 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 1 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tomorrow — High: 90°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 59%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West southwest wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. This house is wildThis exceptional 10.67-acre property along Highway 56 offers space to spare and plenty of possibilities. A detached 30' x 40' workshop with in-law quarters adds rare versatility for guests, hobbies, or a home business, while the oversized 758-square-foot two-car garage handles vehicles and storage with ease. An inviting sunroom rounds out the package with peaceful views.
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