Tuesday, June 26
Toddler Tuesday — “Tumbleos” stacking game, free activity for toddlers while caregivers socialize, The Toy Chest, 125 S. Van Buren St., 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 27
Creative Builders — Building with Lego, Duplo, Keva Blocks, Magna Tiles, for 12 and younger, lower-level meeting room B, Brown County Public Library, 10 to 11 a.m.
Nature Center gardens — With state park naturalist available, 2 to 4 p.m., gate fee applies.
Jeff Foster — Guitar music, Hobnob Corner restaurant, 17 W. Main St., 6 to 8 p.m., no cover. Information: hobnobcornerrestaurant.com or 812-988-4114.
Thursday, June 28
Tree hike — From state park Nature Center, 11 a.m., park entrance fee applies. Information: 812-988-5240.
Country club open house — With Shively family owners, refreshments, tours, history, disc golf, Brown County Country Club, 2381 Country Club Road, 4 to 8 p.m. RSVP: open-house.browncountycountryclub.com/rsvp.html or 812-340-9374.
“Book Club” — Dramatic comedy, rated PG-13, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7 p.m., $5 per student, $6 per adult, concessions, local beer and wine sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Friday, June 29
Hellbender huddle — Learn about largest Hoosier amphibian, state park Nature Center, 2 p.m., gate fee applies.
Bean Blossom Farmers market — St. David’s Episcopal Church parking area, state roads 135 North and 45, Bean Blossom, 4 to 7 p.m. 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.
Snakes alive — State park Abe Martin Lodge, 6 p.m., gate fee applies.
Contra dance — With music by The New Hoosier Broadcasters, Mike’s Dance Barn, 2277 State Road 46 West, doors open at 6:30 p.m., lessons at 7 p.m., dancing 8 to 11 p.m., $6 cover, buffet, food and drinks sold. Information: bloomingtoncontra.org/dance-calendar or 812-988-8636.
King B & The Stingers — Memphis-style blues, Chateau Thomas Winery, Coachlight Square, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m., no cover. Information: 812-988-8500 or chateauthomas.com.
“Book Club” — Dramatic comedy, rated PG-13, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7 p.m., $5 per student, $6 per adult, concessions, local beer and wine sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Justin Case Band — Rock ‘n’ roll, dancing, Port Hole Inn, 8939 E. South Shore Drive, Unionville, 8 to 11:30 p.m., no cover, food and drinks sold. Information: 812-339-1856 or portholeinn.com.
Two for the Show — Live band, 19th Hole Sports Bar, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, 8 p.m. Information: saltcreekgolf.com or 812-340-2064.
The Acre Brothers — Live music, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., no cover, deck seating available. Information: browncountyinn.com or 1-800-772-5249.
Saturday, June 30
Touch-a-Truck fundraiser — With big trucks, heavy equipment and emergency vehicles, police, firefighters, construction workers and more, Brown County High School parking lot, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, parental supervision required, food sold, donations benefit Brown County Weekend Backpacks program. Rain date is July 1. Information: browncountytouchatruck.com or 812-988-8978.
Discovery Trail — Guided hike from state park Nature Center, 10 a.m., gate fee applies.
“Meet Your Neighbor” cookout — With free hot dogs, chips, drinks, St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Salt Creek Plaza, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sippin’ Trip — Guided tour with samples, shuttle to Brown County Winery, Bear Wallow Distillery, Hard Truth Hills, Chateau Thomas Winery, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 11 a.m. to about 2:30 p.m., $55 includes packed lunch, souvenir and goodie bag. Information/reservations: browncounty.com/tours or 812-988-7303.
Broadway Babies — “Salute to Broadway” performance by Youth Theatre Camp students, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., noon, $7 for adults, $5 for students. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Mammal ramble — Guided hike from state park Nature Center, noon, gate fee applies.
Cabaret On Strings — 20-minute marionette variety show, Melchior Marionette Theatre, west side of S. Van Buren, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., $5. Information: peewinklespuppets.com or 800-849-4853.
Live raptor show — With birds of prey, state park Nature Center, 2 p.m., park entrance fee applies, donations welcome.
“Book Club” — Dramatic comedy, rated PG-13, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., $5 per student, $6 per adult, concessions, local beer and wine sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Information: 812-988-4418.
Dance lessons, country band — Mike’s Dance Barn, 2277 State Road 46 West, doors open at 6 p.m., dance lessons at 6:30 p.m., house band at 7:30 p.m., $8 cover until 9 p.m., food sold. Information: 812-988-8636.
CANCELLED: Saturday Night Magic Information: richhillmagic.com or 812-720-7029.
Robbie Bowden & Carolyn Dutton — Rock and country, Chateau Thomas Winery, Coachlight Square, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m., no cover.
The Paramedics — Rock band, dancing, Port Hole Inn, 8939 E. South Shore Drive, Unionville, 8 to 11:30 p.m., no cover, food and drinks sold.
Dan Kirk Band — Rock music, 19th Hole Sports Bar, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, 8 p.m.
Sounds of night hike — Guided hike from state park office, 8 p.m., gate fee applies.
The Acre Brothers — Live music, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., no cover, deck seating available.
Sunday, July 1
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Nashville Farmers Market — Brown County Inn parking lot, 51 State Road 46 East, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: facebook.com/nashvilleindianafarmersmarket.
Sippin’ Trip — Guided tour with samples, shuttle to Brown County Winery, Bear Wallow Distillery, Hard Truth Hills, Chateau Thomas Winery, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 11 a.m. to about 2:30 p.m., $55 includes packed lunch, souvenir and goodie bag.
“Book Club” — Dramatic comedy, rated PG-13, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., $5 per student, $6 per adult, concessions, local beer and wine sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Monday, July 2
History tour — One-mile walk with up to five rest stops, includes history of land, people, industry and art colony, humor and hardships of rural folks vs. artists, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior, 12 and younger free, walk-ins welcome. Information: browncounty.com or 812-988-7303.
Country dance lessons — With Billy Crase, Mike’s Dance Barn, 2277 State Road 46 West, 6:30 to 9 p.m., $6. Information: 812-988-8636.
Tuesday, July 3
History tour — One-mile walk with up to five rest stops, includes history of land, people, industry and art colony, humor and hardships of rural folks vs. artists, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior, 12 and younger free, walk-ins welcome. Information: browncounty.com or 812-988-7303.
Toddler Tuesday — “Do-a-dot” art, free activity for toddlers while caregivers socialize, The Toy Chest, 125 S. Van Buren St., 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, July 4
Hog roast, truck dedication — Brown County (Nashville) volunteer fire station, 231 East Main St., new truck dedication from 4 to 6 p.m., hog roast from 6 to 9 p.m., $9 per meal or $1 to $4 per item. Rain date is July 7. Proceeds, donations benefit fire department. Information: facebook.com/BCVFD231 or 812-988-4242.
Fourth of July celebration — With music by Zion Crossroads, yard games, bounce house, bubbles, miniature golf, open swim, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 5 p.m. to dusk, no cover, cookout, barbecue food, beer, wine and drinks sold. Information: browncountyinn.com or 800-772-5249.
Jeff Foster — Guitar music, Hobnob Corner restaurant, 17 W. Main St., 6 to 8 p.m., no cover.
Fireworks display — Brown County High School track, dusk, free, donations accepted by Brown County Lions Club. Rain date is July 7.
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 4 edition is noon Thursday, June 28. Email [email protected] or call 812-988-2221.
