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.
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., 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, Sept. 5
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.
Film sneak peek — Excerpts from Ken Burns documentary “Country Music” and “Fingerstyle! Indiana’s Guitar Festival,” with discussion led by Jon Kay about country music’s connection to the region and live music by Barry Elkins and the Brown County Natives, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 6 to 8 p.m., free. Information: wtiu.org/events.
Friday, Sept. 6
Biker Fest — Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park, State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom. Tickets and information: billmonroemusicpark.com/event/blues-festival.
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.
Dave Miller — Live music, Brown Bike Restaurant, 110 N. Van Buren St., 6 to 8 p.m.
Henry Lee Summer — Concert, Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, 7 p.m. Tickets: ticketmaster.com/brown-county-music-center-tickets-nashville/venue/42817.
Nature Booth — Brown County State Park Country Store, 7 to 8 p.m., $7 entry fee at park gate. Information: 812-988-5240.
Kyle Bledsoe — 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 Birth of Rock n’ Roll” — Musical revue, 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, Sept. 7
Nature Daze — Programs about managing a resilient native habitat, CYO Camp Rancho Framasa, 2230 Clay Lick Road, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., free. Information and registration: bcnwp.org/nature-daze.
Biker Fest — Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park, State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom. Tickets and information: billmonroemusicpark.com/event/blues-festival.
Make and Take Canvas — Create your own artwork with Ashley Brown, Harvestmoon Homestead, 69 W. Franklin St. No. 10, 10 a.m., $40.
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.
Fish fry — Fruitdale Fire Department, 5200 State Road 135 North, $9. Information: 812-988-1696.
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.
Pour ‘n More — Art class with Anabel Hopkins, Country Heritage Winery (formerly Chateau Thomas), 1 to 3 p.m., $40. Information: facebook.com/pournMore.
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.
Tesla — Concert, Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, 7 p.m. Tickets: ticketmaster.com/brown-county-music-center-tickets-nashville/venue/42817.
Henhouse Prowlers — Live music, Rawhide Ranch USA, 1292 State Road 135 South, 7 to 10 p.m., early bird $20, $25 at the door. Information: facebook.com/rawhideranchusa.
Brad Kleinschmidt — Live music, Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State Road 46, 7 to 10 p.m.
“Rock & Roll Will Never Die” — Musical revue, 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.
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.
John D. Karaoke — 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, 8 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 8
Biker Fest — Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park, State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom. Tickets and information: billmonroemusicpark.com/event/blues-festival.
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.
Tad and Roger — Live music, Story Inn, 6404 State Road 135 South, 1 to 4 p.m.
Birds of Indiana — Raptor show and book signing with Judy Zimmerman of “Birds of Indiana,” Brown County Art Gallery, 1 Artist Drive, 1:30 p.m., $5 donation.
Gospel Sing — Featuring The Wilbanks and Mathews, The Pentecostals, 60 Mt. Liberty Road, 2 to 4 p.m.
“Yesterday” — Comedy, rated PG-13, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7 p.m., $6 for adults, $5 for children, concessions, beer, wine, mixed drinks sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org.
Hot Jazz Preservation Society — Live music, Brown County State Park Nature Center, 7 p.m., $7 park gate fee. Information: 812-988-5240.
Tuesday, Sept. 10
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, Sept. 11
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.
