It’s hard to believe the dog days of summer are nearly over.

With August around the corner, we’ve compiled a list of offerings to kick off the final month before the kiddos head back to school and the weather starts to cool.

And, if you’re in the mood to raise a glass, join the folks at Guinness Open Gate Brewery who are hosting a weeklong celebration of the beer garden, taproom and restaurant’s seven years in Baltimore.

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Thursday, 1-2:30 p.m.

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Interested in learning Spanish? Whether it’s a language lesson or a deep dive into culture, Baltimore County residents can join the Spanish Language and Culture Club that meets weekly at the Bykota Senior Center in Towson at 611 Central Ave.

White Marsh music

Friday, 6-9 p.m.

The Avenue Live outdoor concert series continues with a performance from the pop rock group The Rockets at the venue on 8125 Honeygo Blvd. Enjoy patio dining, grab a bite to eat or pack a blanket and picnic.

Cheers to 7 years

Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Slainté. Pour out a pint for Guinness Open Gate Brewery, which is celebrating seven years of service in suburban Baltimore with all-day carnival fun and fare for the whole family. You can dunk a brewer, purchase limited-time anniversary beers or try the latest brew, “7th Anniversary,” a mule-inspired ale, at 5001 Washington Blvd. in Halethorpe, close to Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

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A Baltimore son sings

Saturday, 5-7:30 p.m.

Caleb Stine, a singer/songwriter from Charm City whose lyrics have been compared to a Harvest Moon-era Neil Young, is performing at the Star Bright Farm at 2950 Garrett Road in White Hall. You can catch his tunes for $25.

Welding 101

Sunday, 9 a.m.-noon

Did you know you can turn a set of utensils into a symbol of serenity and nature? Join Michael Guarraia‘s Dragonfly welding class at Manor Mill, where you’ll learn how to make a dragonfly out of your silverware drawer. Tickets are $150 — no experience necessary and anyone 12 or older is welcome at 2029 Monkton Rd. in Monkton.

Wordsmith Writing Club

Tuesday, 12:30-2 p.m.

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Come with a poem in your pocket, a story on your mind or a memory to share at the Bykota Senior Center in Towson. No registration or fees, and the group meets every week at 611 Central Ave.

National Night Out

Tuesday, 6-9 p.m.

Turn on your porch lights and enjoy a score of family-friendly activities at the Winfield Rec Center at 8304 Carlson Ln. in Windsor Mill to celebrate the national public safety campaign National Night Out. The effort is an annual community-building event designed to promote quality relationships between local police and residents.