Tuesday, July 18
Strahl Lake stroll — Guided hike from the lake’s parking lot, 2 p.m., gate fee applies.
Wednesday, July 19
Brown County History Center open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hoosier owls — Guided program with pellet dissection, state park Nature Center, 2 p.m., gate fee applies.
Jeff Foster — Guitar music, Hobnob Corner restaurant, 17 W. Main St., 6 to 8 p.m., no cover.
Thursday, July 20
Tree trek — Guided Discovery Trail hike from state park Nature Center, 11 a.m., gate fee applies.
Hands On History — Practical history for ages 8 to 12, Brown County History Center, 90 E. Gould St., 1 to 4 p.m., $5 per child, registration required, sponsored by county historical society. Information: 812-988-2899; registration: browncountyhistorycenter.org.
Wild edibles hike — Guided hike from state park Nature Center, 2 p.m., gate fee applies.
“Despicable Me 3” — Animated, rated PG, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., $5 per student/child, $6 per adult, concessions, local beer and wine sold. Information: 812-988-6555 or browncountyplayhouse.org.
Weed Patch preschool music program — For children ages 2 to 5, classes focus on singing, moving, playing and introduction to rhythmic and melodic instruments, Weed Patch Music Co., 58 E. Main St., 5 to 6 p.m., $20 per child, $10 per additional sibling. Information: weedpatchmusicshop.com/events or 812-200-3300.
Gospel music jam and sing — Sing, play or listen, Country Gospel Church, 5181 State Road 46 East, Gnaw Bone, 6:30 p.m. Information: 812-318-8097.
Friday, July 21
Park flower hike — Guided hike from state park Nature Center, 11 a.m., gate fee applies.
Sensational snakes — State park Nature Center, 2 p.m., gate fee applies. Information: 812-988-5240.
Snake feeding — State park Nature Center, 3 p.m., gate fee applies.
“Despicable Me 3” — Animated, rated PG, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., $5 per student/child, $6 per adult, concessions, local beer and wine sold. Information: 812-988-6555 or browncountyplayhouse.org.
Farmers market — St. David’s Episcopal Church parking lot, state roads 45 and 135 North, Bean Blossom, 4 to 7 p.m.
Bingo — Fruitdale Volunteer Fire Department, 5200 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom, doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6 p.m.
Kade Puckett — Fingerstyle music, Pine Room Tavern, 51 Chestnut St., 6 to 8 p.m.
Dave Miller — Live music, 19th Hole Sports Bar, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., no cover.
The Marlinaires — Live band, with country dance lessons, Mike’s Dance Barn, 2277 State Road 46 West, doors open, dancing begins at 6:30 p.m., live band at 8 p.m., $10 cover, food and beverages sold. Information: 812-988-8636.
Jack Whittle Band — Live music, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, State Road 46 East, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., no cover. Information: browncountyinn.com or 812-988-2291.
Saturday, July 22
Quaff N Brew Beer School — Includes tour of downtown Big Woods brew house, lesson on beer making and samples, 60 Molly’s Lane, 10 to 11 a.m., $5. Information: 812-988-6000 or bigwoodsbeer.com.
Strahl Lake stroll — Guided hike from the lake’s parking lot, 10 a.m., gate fee applies.
Comedy Cabaret on Strings — Fast-paced puppet variety show for all ages, free popcorn, Melchior Marionette Theatre, 92 S. Van Buren St., 1 and 3 p.m., $5 per person, younger than 2 free. Information: melchiormarionettes.com or 1-800-849-4853.
Lake Ogle hike — Guided hike from the lake’s parking lot, state park, 1 p.m., gate fee applies.
Watercolor workshop — Led by Cathy Haggerty, Brown County Community Foundation, 209 S. Van Buren St., 2 to 4 p.m., $40. Information: artalliancebrowncounty.org/ events/partake or 812-703-0039.
Live birds of prey — From Indiana Raptor Center, state park Nature Center, 2 p.m., donations welcome, gate fee applies. Information: 812-988-5240.
“Despicable Me 3” — Animated, rated PG, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., $5 per student/child, $6 per adult, concessions, local beer and wine sold. Information: 812-988-6555 or browncountyplayhouse.org.
4-H Fair Baby Pageant — Brown County Fairgrounds, 6 p.m.
“‘M’ Spells Murder” — Interactive mystery dinner theater, Artists Colony Inn, 105 S. Van Buren St., 6:30 p.m., $50, includes dinner buffet, reservations required. Information: artistscolonyinn.com or 812-988-0600.
Bluegrass CD release party — Kim Robins’ “Raining in Baltimore,” with Jim and Lynna Woolsey, and Mark and Misty’s band Reckoncrew, Mike’s Dance Barn, 2277 State Road 46 West, 7 to 10 p.m., $15 cover, food and beverages sold. Information: 812-988-8636 or kimrobins.com.
“Saturday Night Magic” — With magicians John West, Jim Keplinger and Rich Hill, Rich Hill’s Magic and Fun Emporium, 75 S. Jefferson St., 6:30 and 8 p.m., $8 per child, $12 per adult. Information/tickets: richhillmagic.com or 812-720-7029.
“I Spy” hike — Guided, from the state park office, 8 p.m., gate fee applies.
South of 44 — Live music, 19th Hole Sports Bar, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, 8 p.m., no cover.
Martinie’s Boogie Three — Live music, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, State Road 46 East, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., no cover. Information: browncountyinn.com or 812-988-2291.
Sunday, July 23
Snake table — Abe Martin Lodge, 10 a.m. to noon, gate fee applies.
4-H Fair Cat Show — Brown County Fairgrounds, 3 p.m.
“Despicable Me 3” — Animated, rated PG, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., $5 per student/child, $6 per adult, concessions, local beer and wine sold. Information: 812-988-6555 or browncountyplayhouse.org.
Monday, July 24
Owls — “Front porch program,” state park Nature Center, 10 a.m. to noon, gate fee applies.
Yellowwood Trail hike — Guided hike from state park Rally Campground lot, 2 p.m., gate fee applies.
Trivia night — With Badfoot Trivia, 19th Hole Sports Bar, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, 7 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday, July 25
Turtle time & feeding — State park Nature Center, 2 p.m., gate fee applies.
4-H Fair Rabbit Showmanship — Brown County Fairgrounds, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 26
Brown County History Center open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jeff Foster — Guitar music, Hobnob Corner restaurant, 17 W. Main St., 6 to 8 p.m., no cover.
Get on the calendar: Something to Do is for events that include art, music, dancing, cards, movies and other live entertainment. The deadline to make the July 26 edition is noon Thursday, July 20. Email [email protected] or call The Democrat at 812-988-2221.
