Tuesday, Dec. 11

BETA — After school program for teens, with snacks, games, more, 175 S. Jefferson St., across from Salvation Army church, 3 to 6:30 p.m., free, donations welcome.

Brown County High School choir concert — BCHS auditorium, 235 Schoolhouse Lane, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 12

Brown County Junior High School band and choir concert — High school auditorium, 6 p.m.

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.

Open mic — Sign up at 6 p.m., hosted by local musicians David Sisson and Jason Blankenship, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 7 to 10 p.m., no cover, food and drinks sold.

Thursday, Dec. 13

Teen homework, tutoring — With volunteers from literacy coalition, library staff available, Brown County Public Library, 3 to 5 p.m., free.

Helmsburg preschool winter program — Helmsburg Elementary School, 5378 Helmsburg School Road, 6 p.m.

“A Star is Born” — Musical drama, rated R, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7 p.m., $6, concessions, beer and wine sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.

Roger Banister — Country and folk rock, Big Woods Pizza Co., 44 N. Van Buren St., 7 to 9 p.m. Information: bigwoodsrestaurants.com or 812-988-6004.

Friday, Dec. 14

Bingo — Fruitdale Volunteer Fire Department, 5200 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom, doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6 p.m. Information: [email protected] or 812-988-1696.

Brown County Intermediate School band and choir concert — BCHS auditorium, 235 Schoolhouse Lane, 5:30 p.m.

Drive-through light show — With music, carolers, characters, photos with Santa, activities, Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground, Bean Blossom, dusk to 10 p.m., $25 per car, $20 in advance, or $10 per person by bus from Nashville General Store, 118 E. Washington St. Portion of proceeds go to Do Something Brown County. Information: 812-988-6422.

“Believe, The Magic of Christmas” — Holiday variety show with songs, dancing, comedy, holiday characters, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $21.50 per adult, $20.50 per senior/student/military, children 10 and younger free with paid adult, beer, wine, champagne, mixed drinks, concessions sold. Information/tickets: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.

Foster Jones — Live music, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., no cover; food, drinks sold. Information: browncountyinn.com or 812-988-2291.

Saturday, Dec. 15

Annual bird count — State park Nature Center, 8:30 a.m. to noon, park entrance fee applies.

Weave-in, Spin-in — For all skill levels, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 10 a.m. to noon, free, can bring looms, spindles and wheels, ask questions, share projects and ideas, teens and adults. No registration. Information: 812-988-2850.

Holiday Sippin’ Trip — For adults 21 and older with photo I.D., guided tour via shuttle bus to Chateau Thomas Winery, Bear Wallow Distillery, Brown County Winery and Hard Truth Hills, from Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., $65, non-refundable, includes shuttle, tour guide, tastings, packed lunch, treats from each tour location. Information/reservations: browncounty.com/tours or 812-988-7303.

Children’s Christmas party — With lunch, gift making, cookie decorating, more, St. David’s Episcopal Church, state roads 45 and 135 North, Bean Blossom, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., free.

Cafe open house — With refreshments, treats, cash bar, handmade items by local artists available, Bird’s Nest Cafe, 36 W. Franklin St., 4 to 8 p.m., free. Information: 812-720-7037.

Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Information: 812-988-4418.

Christmas Cantata — “Good News From Home,” with choir and youth, Cottonwood Church, 2523 W. Cottonwood Road, 6 p.m., free. Information: 812-597-4349.

Drive-through light show — With music, carolers, characters, photos with Santa, activities, Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground, Bean Blossom, dusk to 10 p.m., $25 per car, $20 in advance, or $10 per person by bus from Nashville General Store, 118 E. Washington St. Portion of proceeds go to Do Something Brown County. Information: 812-988-6422.

“Believe, The Magic of Christmas” — Holiday variety show with songs, dancing, comedy, holiday characters, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $21.50 per adult, $20.50 per senior/student/military, children 10 and younger free with paid adult; beer, wine, champagne, mixed drinks, concessions sold. Information/tickets: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.

The Amanda Webb Band — Live music, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., no cover; food, drinks sold.

Sunday, Dec. 16

Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Church choir celebration — With adult and youth choirs combined during worship service, Unity Baptist Church, 7361 Spearsville Road, 9:30 a.m., free, Sunday school for all ages to follow.

Nature booth — Tea, Abe Martin Lodge lobby, 10 a.m. to noon, park entrance fee applies.

“Believe, The Magic of Christmas” — Holiday variety show with songs, dancing, comedy, holiday characters, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 2 p.m., $21.50 per adult, $20.50 per senior/student/military, children 10 and younger free with paid adult, beer, wine, champagne, mixed drinks, concessions sold. Information/tickets: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.

Christmas Cantata — “Good News From Home,” with choir and youth, Cottonwood Church, 2523 W. Cottonwood Road, 6 p.m., free. Information: 812-597-4349.

Drive-through light show — With music, carolers, characters, photos with Santa, activities, Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground, Bean Blossom, dusk to 10 p.m., $25 per car, $20 in advance, or $10 per person by bus from Nashville General Store, 118 E. Washington St. Portion of proceeds go to Do Something Brown County. Information: 812-988-6422.

“A Star is Born” — Musical drama, rated R, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7 p.m., $6, concessions, beer and wine sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.

Christmas carols, madrigals — A capella vocal quartet, with “meet and greet” following, St. David’s Episcopal Church, state roads 135 North and 45, Bean Blossom, 7 p.m., free, donations welcome, part of Bean Blossom Music Series. Information: facebook.com/beanblossomsounds; [email protected]; or 812-988-1038.

Monday, Dec. 17

Van Buren Elementary School music program — With Pre-K to Grade 2 students, BCHS auditorium, 6 p.m.

Line 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, Dec. 18

BETA — With holiday arts, crafts led by Emmy Champion, after-school program for teens, with snacks, games, more, 175 S. Jefferson St., across from Salvation Army church, 3 to 6:30 p.m., free.

Helmsburg Elementary School music program — BCHS auditorium, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 19

Holiday cafe — With hot chocolate, cookies, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 1 to 5 p.m., free. Information: 812-988-2850.

Jeff Foster — Guitar music, Hobnob Corner restaurant, 17 W. Main St., 6 to 8 p.m., no cover.

Sprunica Elementary School music program — BCHS auditorium, 6 p.m.

Open mic — Sign up at 6 p.m., hosted by local musicians David Sisson and Jason Blankenship, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 7 to 10 p.m., no cover, food and drinks sold.

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 Dec. 19 edition is noon Thursday, Dec 13. Email [email protected] or call 812-988-2221.