Get up close and personal to the busker action at the Busker Ball! The evening starts with an exclusive stage show followed by an informal meet and greet where busker fans can get to know talented street performers from all over the world. See below for details.

Sidewalk hop

Were the soles of your shoes melting on the sidewalk yesterday? It may be time to get some new shoes, because the pavement isn’t getting any cooler. The high today is expected to be 98 degrees, and the low is forecast for 79 — so not even much relief from the heat at night. The mercury will keep rising through the weekend, with a high of 100 and sunny skies expected on Saturday.

Meet the candidates

League of Women Voters and Voter Education Coalition will have a Candidate Potluck from 5 to 8 p.m. at the East Shelter, Centennial Park, 2198 W. Ninth St. The goal is to give voters the chance to meet as many candidates as possible. The main dish will be provided, but donations of appetizers, vegetables and desserts are welcome. The event will feature a “speed dating” round with several candidates at different tables. All are welcome.

Busker Ball

Get up close and personal to the busker action at the Busker Ball! The evening starts with an exclusive stage show followed by an informal meet and greet where busker fans can get to know talented street performers from all over the world. The show is for all ages and goes from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Granada Theater, 1020 Massachusetts St. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for kids.

Sharknado 2

Just when audiences thought it was safe to go back to the movie theater! Get a fresh dose of scares and laughs as Syfy’s “Sharknado 2: The Second One” hits cinemas nationwide for a one-night event. The movie will show at 8 p.m. at Southwind Stadium 12, 3433 S. Iowa St. Viewers will also get a sneak peek into the making of the film with 10 minutes of exclusive, never-before-seen footage including a look into the special effects, hilarious bloopers and more. Tickets are $12.50.

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More Aug. 21 events

Red Dog’s Dog Days workout, 6 a.m., west side of South Park, 12th and Massachusetts streets.

Story Time for Preschoolers, 10-10:30 a.m., Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St.

Life After Loss, 10-11 a.m., Visiting Nurses, 200 Maine St., Suite C.

The Alzheimer’s Association- Caregiver Support Group, 5:30-6:45 p.m., Conference Room D-South, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine St.

Red Dog’s Dog Days workout, 6 p.m., west side of South Park, 12th and Massachusetts streets.

Sons of the Union Veterans, 6:30 p.m., Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St.

INSIGHT Art Talk: LACES: The Lawrence Arts Center Education Staff exhibit, 7 p.m. Cider Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania St.

Junkyard Jazz Band, 7 p.m., American Legion, 3408 W. Sixth St.

Free English as a Second Language class, 7-8 p.m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vermont St.

Affordable community Spanish class, 7-8 p.m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vermont St.

Signs of Life Bluegrass Gospel Jam, 7-10 p.m., Signs of Life, 722 Massachusetts St.

Team trivia, 9 p.m., Johnny’s West, 721 Wakarusa Drive.

Thursday Night Karaoke, 9 p.m., Wayne & Larry’s Sports Bar & Grill, 933 Iowa St.