Today in Lawrence: Community forum on the Arab-Israeli conflict; hip hop at the Granada

The heat will stick around for a couple more days before the weekend cools off (with some possible storms).

Downward trend

The temperatures are slowly going down. The high today is forecast for 94 degrees with partial sun, and a low of 74. Tomorrow’s forecast looks much the same, and then It’s all downhill from there: Saturday’s high is only 82, with scattered thunderstorms possible.

Roots of conflict

Ecumenical Campus Ministries is having its free University Community Forum, “The Arab-Israeli Conflict: Historical Roots of Today’s Crisis.” It will begin with a presentation by Marie Grace Brown, KU assistant professor of history. The forum is from noon to 1 p.m. and usually includes a brief Q&A session before concluding. The ECM Center is at 1204 Oread Ave.

Hip hop at Granada

Atmosphere invades the Granada tonight with their Minneapolis-brand of hip hop, with special guests Prof and Dem Atlas. Atmosphere rapper Slug and DJ/producer Ant are on the duo’s North of Hell tour. The doors open at 7 p.m., and the all-ages show starts at 8 p.m. TIckets are $27 the day of the show. The Granada is at 1020 Massachusetts St.

Yesterday’s most-read

More Aug. 27 events

1 Million Cups presentation, 9-10 a.m., Cider Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania St.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County volunteer information, noon, 2518 Ridge Court.

Clinton Parkway Nursery Farmers’ Market, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Clinton Parkway Nursery, 4900 Clinton Parkway.

Steak/Salmon Night, 5-7:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. Sixth St.

Douglas County Commission meeting, check website at douglas-county.com for meeting time, Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts St.

Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club Wednesday Night Dog Walk, 7 p.m., Lawrence Rotary Arboretum, 5100 W. 27th St. (Public welcome.)

Jam: Tony & Friends, 7-9 p.m., Cutter’s Smokehouse, 218 E. 20th St., Eudora.

Conroy’s Trivia, 7:30 p.m., Conroy’s Pub, 3115 W. Sixth St.

Pride Night, 9 p.m., Wilde’s Chateau, 2412 Iowa St.