FRIDAY, AUG. 1
Anniversary of the Premiere of MTV (1981). Throw a retro ’80s shindig. Don’t forget the Duran Duran cassettes and hairspray.

SUNDAY, AUG. 3
National Sisters’ Day
Host a sisters-themed movie night. Suggestions: A League of Their Own, Hilary & Jackie or Hannah & Her Sisters.

MONDAY, AUG. 4
Australian Picnic Day
Toss some prawns on the barbie and eat on a gingham blanket.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 6
Lucille Ball’s birthday (1911)
Call your best friend and mix your own Vitameatavegamin cocktails.

SATURDAY, AUG. 9
Kool-Aid Day in Hastings, Neb.
Throw a radiant celebration: Mix packets of Kool-Aid in vases and watch white carnations change color.

SUNDAY, AUG. 10
Don’t Wait—Celebrate! Week
Giving you an idea would defeat the point.

TUESDAY, AUG. 12
Perseid Meteor Shower peak
Light a campfire, sit back and enjoy.

FRIDAY, AUG. 15
Anniversary of Woodstock (1969)
Party like you were really there.

SATURDAY, AUG. 16
Elvis Presley Remembered Day
Throw a party fit for the King.

TUESDAY, AUG. 19
Anniversary of the Creation of the "Black Cow" (1893)
Nothing says summer like root beer floats.

THURSDAY, AUG. 21
Poet’s Day
Dim the lights and host a Magnetic Poetry night.

SATURDAY, AUG. 23
National Spongecake Day
Have a bake-off. Give goofy prizes, such as flatware for The Flattest Cake or gourmet croutons for The Stalest Cake.

MONDAY, AUG. 25
Feast Day of Saint Louis
Honor France’s patron saint by serving warm Brie, fresh fruit and a robust Burgundy.

TUESDAY, AUG. 26
First Baseball Games Televised (1939)
Serve peanuts and Cracker Jack and practice your curveball.

THURSDAY, AUG. 28
Taiwan’s Chung Yuan Festival
Order in moo shoo pork, burn incense and offer "ghost money" to the souls who walk the earth.

FRIDAY, AUG. 29
More Herbs, Less Salt Day
Bake a "No Salt" casserole for your neighbors. Garnish with fresh red basil.

SUNDAY, AUG. 31
Festival of Ganesha Chaturthi
Celebrate this day dedicated to the elephant-headed Hindu god by lighting lanterns and playing drums.

—Shabnam Mogharabi