Tuesday, Aug. 27
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.
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.
BETA — After-school program for teens, with snacks, games, more, 175 S. Jefferson St. across from The Salvation Army Church, 3 to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 28
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 — Starting at Brown County State Park Nature Center, 2 to 3 p.m., $7 park gate fee. Information: 812-988-5240.
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. 29
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.
Historical landmark ceremony — Placement of Indiana Historical Marker honoring Frank M. Hohenberger, with program about the famed photographer’s life, former Nashville House, corner of Main and Van Buren streets, 2 p.m., refreshments provided.
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.
“How to Market Your Business Online” — Free workshop, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, socializing begins at 5:30 p.m., refreshments provided, free for chamber members, $25 for nonmembers. Information: thebrowncountychamber.com.
Open Mic Gospel Sing — Green Valley Apostolic Pentecostal Church, Green Valley Church Road, 7 p.m., free. Information: 812-720-1291.
Friday, Aug. 30
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. 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.
Don Pedigo 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.
“The Summer of ’69” — Music from the Woodstock era, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $21.50 for adults, $20.50 for students, military and seniors. Information: 812-988-6555.
Night Flights — Ziplining, eXplore Brown County, 2620 Valley Branch Road, 8:30 to 11 p.m. Information: explorebrowncounty.com.
Saturday, Aug. 31
Plein Air in the Park — Paint with Tamara Brown in the state park, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., $7 park gate fee. Information: 812-988-6406.
Nature Fest — Brown County State Park Nature Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., $7 park gate fee.
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.
Ox Roast — Annual dinner and auction, Cordry-Sweetwater Lot Owners Association clubhouse, 8751 Nineveh Road, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., all welcome. Information: 317-719-6128.
Bluegrass Brunch — Live music, food and Bloody Mary bar, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pioneer Village open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Craig Thurston — Live music, Story Inn, 6404 State Road 135 South, 1 to 4 p.m.
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.
Wax Factory — Live music, Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State Road 46, 7 to 10 p.m.
The Marlinaires — Live music, Mike’s Music and Dance Barn, 2277 State Road 46 West, 7:30 to 11:30 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.
Hornettown Band — Live music, 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, 8 p.m.
Hootin’ and Hollerin’ — Learn about native owls, their habitats, food sources and calls, Brown County State Park Nature Center, 8:30 p.m., $7 park gate fee. Information: 812-988-5240.
Stargazing — Hohen Point in the Brown County State Park, 9 p.m., $7 park gate fee. Information: 812-988-5240.
Sunday, Sept. 1
Brown County Survivor — Compete in challenges with a team at Brown County State Park, $5 contest entry fee, $7 park gate fee. Information: 812-988-5240.
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.
Tuesday, Sept. 3
Biker Fest — Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park, State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom. Tickets and information: billmonroemusicpark.com/event/blues-festival.
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.
BETA — After-school program for teens, with snacks, games, more, 175 S. Jefferson St. across from The Salvation Army Church, 3 to 6:30 p.m.
Septic Summit — Panel discussion and equipment show, Brown County Fairgrounds, 5 p.m., free.
Trek Women’s Bike Ride — Brown County State Park, $7 park gate fee. Information: dnkpresents.com/event/trek-womens-mountain-bike-ride.
Wednesday, Sept. 4
Biker Fest — Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park, State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom. Tickets and information: billmonroemusicpark.com/event/blues-festival.
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., 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.
