Tuesday, Aug. 13
Nighttime Predators — Learn about predators that hunt while we sleep, Brown County State Park Nature Center, 10 a.m., $7 park gate fee. Information: 812-988-5240.
Creek stomp — Starting at Brown County State Park Nature Center, 2 to 3 p.m., $7 park gate fee. Information: 812-988-5240.
History tour — Guided walk, weather-permitting, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, starts at Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 1:30 p.m., $10 for adults, 12 and younger free.
Wednesday, Aug. 14
Butterfly feeder — Build your own, Brown County State Park Nature Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., $7 park gate fee. Information: 812-988-5240.
Adult art class — Led by M.K. Watkins, BETA center, 175 S. Jefferson St., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., $20 per class, preregistration required. Registration: 312-310-3617 or [email protected].
Open mic — Sign up at 6 p.m., Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 7 to 10 p.m., no cover, food and drinks sold.
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, Aug. 15
Hands on History — Brown County History Center, 90 E. Gould St., $5 per child, ages 8 to 12. Information: 812-988-2377.
History tour — Guided walk, weather-permitting, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, starts at Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 1:30 p.m., $10 for adults, 12 and younger free.
Critters in a Half-Shell — Turtle feeding and interaction, Brown County State Park Nature Center, 2 to 3 p.m., $7 park gate fee. Information: 812-988-5240.
Brown County Music Center ribbon-cutting — With music by the Not Too Band Bluegrass Band, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, 4:30 to 7 p.m., ribbon to be cut at 5 p.m., social time and appetizers 5-5:30 p.m., performance 5:30 to 7 p.m., free, cocktail attire suggested.
Open Mic Gospel Sing — Green Valley Apostolic Pentecostal Church, Green Valley Church Road, 7 p.m. Information: 812-720-1291.
Friday, Aug. 16
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.
Rummage sale — At the Bean Blossom Farmers Market, St. David’s Episcopal Church, 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. Information: [email protected] or 812-988-1696.
Nature Booth — Brown County State Park Country Store, 7 to 8 p.m., $7 entry fee at park gate. Information: 812-988-5240.
Open Mic Night — Featuring Ross Benson, Country Heritage Winery (formerly Chateau Thomas), 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m.
Nick Harless Band — Live music, Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State Road 46, 7 to 10 p.m.
Hayride — 35 minutes on tractor-pulled wagon, starting at Brown County State Park Camp Store, 7:30 p.m., $7 park gate fee, free event for children 2 and younger, otherwise $3 per rider.
Dan Whitaker and The Shinebenders — Live music, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Night Flights — Ziplining, eXplore Brown County, 2620 Valley Branch Road, 8:30 to 11 p.m. Information: explorebrowncounty.com.
Saturday, Aug. 17
Rummage sale — St. David’s Outreach, St. David’s Episcopal Church, state roads 135 North and 45, Bean Blossom, 9 a.m. to noon.
Weave-in Spin-in — Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Ln., 10 a.m. to noon. Information: 812-988-2850.
Hezekiah Deckard Reunion — Brown County History Center, 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sippin’ Trip — Experience Brown County’s wineries, breweries and distilleries, begins at Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., $55, includes lunch and shuttle. Registration: browncounty.com/tours.
Bluegrass Brunch — Live music, food and Bloody Mary bar, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Woodpeckers of Indiana — Program, Brown County State Park Nature Center, 11 a.m., $7 park gate fee. Information: 812-988-5240.
Pioneer Village open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Gemini Pie — Live music, Story Inn, 6404 State Road 135 South, 1 to 4 p.m.
Hike to Yellowwood Trees — Hike on Trail 5, wear sturdy shoes, starts at Rally Camp parking area in state park, 1 p.m., $7 park gate fee. Information: 812-988-5240.
Campfire cooking — Learn techniques, Brown County State Park Nature Center, 4 p.m., $7 park gate fee. Information: 812-988-5240.
Brown County Music Center soft opening — With music by The Grasshounds, Hammer and the Hatchet, and the Acre Brothers, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, doors open at 5:30 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m., free, but ticket required from the Brown County Visitors Center or music center box office, nonperishable food item donations requested for Mother’s Cupboard.
Dave Miller — Live music, Little Gem Restaurant in Abe Martin Lodge, Brown County State Park, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., $7 park gate fee. Information: 812-988-5240.
Diamond Rio and Restless Heart — Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park, 5163 State Road 135 North, 6 p.m., $35 to $75. Information and tickets: billmonroemusicpark.com or 812-988-6422.
Travis Albertson — Elvis tribute artist, Country Heritage Winery (formerly Chateau Thomas), 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m.
Queen Delphine and the Crown Jewels — Live music, Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State Road 46, 7 to 10 p.m.
“Ring of Fire” — Johnny Cash musical, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $22.50, or $21.50 for seniors, military and students, concessions, beer, wine, mixed drinks sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org.
Hayride — 35 minutes on tractor-pulled wagon, starting at Brown County State Park Camp Store, 7:30 p.m., $7 park gate fee, free event for children 2 and younger, otherwise $3 per rider.
South of 44 — Live music, 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, 8 p.m.
Dan Whitaker and The Shinebenders — Live music, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Full Moon Hike — Brown County State Park, meet at Nature Center, 9 p.m., $7 park gate fee.
Sunday, Aug. 18
Dave Miller — Live music, Little Gem Restaurant in Abe Martin Lodge, Brown County State Park, 9 to 11 a.m., $7 park gate fee. Information: 812-988-5240.
Nature Booth — Abe Martin Lodge in Brown County State Park, 10 a.m. to noon, $7 entry fee at park gate. Information: 812-988-5240.
Farmers market — Brown County Inn parking lot, state roads 46 East and 135 North, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission and parking. Information: [email protected] or “Nashville Indiana Farmer’s Market” on Facebook.
Pioneer Village open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bomar & Ritter — Live music, Story Inn, 6404 State Road 135 South, 1 to 4 p.m.
“Ring of Fire” — Johnny Cash musical, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 2 p.m., $22.50, or $21.50 for seniors, military and students, concessions, beer, wine, mixed drinks sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org.
SCI Blues Challenge — Blues band competition, Mike’s Dance Barn, 2277 State Road 46 West, 2 p.m., $5 cover charge. Information: sciblues.org/challenge.
Tom Roznowski — Live music, Hoosier songbook favorites, T.C. Steele’s Large Studio, 4220 T.C. Steele Road, 2 to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 20
Puzzling Plants hike — Hike through Ogle Hollow Nature Preserve on Trail 5, wear sturdy shoes, starts from Rally Camp parking area in state park, 10 a.m., $7 park gate fee. Information: 812-988-5240.
History tour — Guided walk, weather-permitting, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, starts at Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 1:30 p.m., $10 for adults, 12 and younger free.
Wednesday, Aug. 21
Adult art class — Led by M.K. Watkins, BETA center, 175 S. Jefferson St., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., $20 per class, preregistration required. Registration: 312-310-3617 or [email protected].
Creek stomp — From Brown County State Park Nature Center, 2 to 3 p.m., $7 park gate fee. Information: 812-988-5240.
Brown County Music Center soft opening — With music by The Grasshounds, Hammer and the Hatchet, and the Acre Brothers, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, doors open at 5:30 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m., free, but ticket required from the Brown County Visitors Center or music center box office.
Open mic — Sign up at 6 p.m., hosted by local musician Jason Blankenship, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 7 to 10 p.m., no cover, food and drinks sold.
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.
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. 21edition is noon Thursday, Aug. 15. Email [email protected] or call 812-988-2221.
