Wednesday, Aug. 16
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.
Thursday, Aug. 17
Yellowwood tree hike — Meets in state park Rally Camp parking lot, 11 a.m., gate fee applies.
Hands On History — For ages 8 to 12, about Native American lore, Brown County History Center, 90 E. Gould St., 1 to 4 p.m., $5 per child, registration required at browncountyhistorycenter.org.
Nocturnal animals — Guided program, state park Nature Center, 2 p.m., gate fee applies.
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, scholarships available). 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, Aug. 18
Tree I.D. hike — Guided, half-mile on Discovery Trail, from state park Nature Center, 11 a.m., gate fee applies.
Brown County History Center open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Farm to Fifth Tours — See the process to make whiskey from local grains, Bear Wallow Distillery, 4484 E. Old State Road 46, hourly, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., $8. Information: bearwallowdistillery.com or 812-657-4923.
Brown County Archives open — Brown County History Center, 90 E. Gould St., second floor, 1 to 4 p.m.
Snakes alive! — State park Nature Center, 2 p.m., followed by snake feeding at 3 p.m., gate fee applies.
Farmers market — St. David’s Episcopal Church parking area, 11 State Road 45 at 135 North, Bean Blossom, 4 to 7 p.m., includes live music, children’s activities, nonprofit groups, sale of local fruits, vegetables, other foodstuffs, local art, handmade crafts, hot food, beverages and more. Information: beanblossomfarmersmarket.org or 812-988-1038.
Bingo — Fruitdale Volunteer Fire Department, 5200 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom, doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6 p.m.
Buddy Holly Tribute and Barney Fife impressions — Includes live band with Kenny James of Kentucky, Mike’s Dance Barn, 2277 State Road 46 West, buffet dinner at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m., $30 includes buffet, $20 show only. Bring a classic ’50s or ’60s car and get in for $10.
Kade Puckett — Fingerstyle music, Pine Room Tavern, 51 Chestnut St., 6 to 8 p.m.
Sydney Piercy — Live music, 19th Hole Sports Bar, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, 6:30 p.m., no cover. Information: saltcreekgolf.com or 812-988-7888.
Steve Fulton — Live rock and country, Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m. Information: 812-988-8500.
“Nunsense” — Live musical comedy, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $17.50 per student/child, $18.50 per adult, concessions, local beer and wine sold. Information: 812-988-6555 or browncountyplayhouse.org.
The 1,4,5s — Live rock and blues, dancing, Port Hole Inn, 8939 E. South Shore Drive, 8 to 11:30 p.m., no cover.
Hammer and the Hatchet — Live music, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., no cover, dinner from 4 to 10 p.m. Information: browncountyinn.com or 812-988-2291.
Saturday, Aug. 19
Lake Strahl nature hike — Guided, from the lake’s parking lot, 10 a.m., state park gate fee applies.
Weave-in/Spin-in — Bring looms, spindles and wheels, Brown County Public Library, 205 N. Locust Lane, 10 a.m. to noon, free. Information: 812-988-2850.
Live birds of prey — From Indiana Raptor Center, state park Nature Center, 10 a.m. to noon, park entrance fee applies, donations for IRC accepted. Information: 812-988-5240 or interpretiveservices.in.gov.
Farm to Fifth Tours — See the process to make whiskey from local grains, Bear Wallow Distillery, 4484 E. Old State Road 46, hourly, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., $8. Information: bearwallowdistillery.com or 812-657-4923.
“Through the Ages” — State park history, park office, 2 p.m., gate fee applies.
Kade Puckett — Fingerstyle concert, Pavilion at Village Green, Main and Jefferson streets, 5:30 to 7 p.m., free, lawn chairs suggested. Information: Tim Meyer, 317-442-3047.
Dave Miller — Live music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, Brown County State Park, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Country dance lessons — With live house band, Mike’s Dance Barn, 2277 State Road 46 West, dancing begins at 6:30 p.m., band at 8 p.m., $6 cover, food and beverages sold. Information: 812-988-8636.
Warrior Kings — Rock singer-songwriters, Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m. Information: 812-988-8500.
“Nunsense” — Live musical comedy, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $17.50 per student/child, $18.50 per adult, concessions, local beer and wine sold. Information: 812-988-6555 or browncountyplayhouse.org.
Flatland Harmony Experiment — CD release party, all ages, with band members Scott Nelson, Kris Potts, Johnny Plott and Chris Dollar, Indiana RedBarn, 71 Parkview Road off 46 East, 8 to 11 p.m., $10 in advance, $15 at door, BYOB cans only. Information: redbarn-jamboree.ticketleap.com/flatland-harmony-experiment-album-release-party.
Forest Gras band — Live blues, dancing, Port Hole Inn, 8939 E. South Shore Drive, 8 to 11:30 p.m., no cover.
Big Daddy Caddy — Live music, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., no cover, dinner sold from 4 to 10 p.m. Information: browncountyinn.com or 812-988-2291.
Sounds of Night hike — Meets at state park Nature Center, 9 p.m., gate fee applies.
Wikker Elefant — Live band, 19th Hole Sports Bar, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, 9 p.m., no cover. Information: saltcreekgolf.com or 812-988-7888.
Sunday, Aug. 20
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Snake table — Abe Martin Lodge, 10 a.m. to noon, gate fee applies.
Nashville Farmers Market — With local vegetables, herbs, flowers and more, Brown County Inn parking area, 51 State Road 46 East, noon to 3 p.m. Information: facebook.com/NashvilleFarmersMarketNashvilleIndiana or 812-988-2291.
Farm to Fifth Tours — See the process to make whiskey from local grains, Bear Wallow Distillery, 4484 E. Old State Road 46, hourly, noon to 5 p.m., $8. Information: bearwallowdistillery.com or 812-657-4923.
Blues Challenge — Annual judged musical competition sponsored by South Central Indiana Blues Society, Mike’s Dance Barn, 2277 State Road 46 West, 1 p.m., $7 cover for nonmembers, memberships available. Information: sciblues.org.
Turtle time — State park Nature Center, 2 p.m., gate fee applies.
Monday, Aug. 21
Buzz about bees — Guided program with honey tasting, state park Nature Center, 10 a.m., gate fee applies.
Vulnerable state animals — Guided program, state park Nature Center, 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, Aug. 22
Lake Ogle wildlife hike — Guided, from the lake’s parking lot, 10 a.m., state park gate fee applies.
Wednesday, Aug. 23
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 Aug. 23 edition is noon Thursday, Aug. 17. Email [email protected] or call 812-988-2221.
