Wednesday, June 13
Creative Builders — Building with Lego, Duplo, Keva Blocks, Magna Tiles, for 12 and younger, lower-level meeting room B, Brown County Public Library, 205 N. Locust Lane, 10 to 11 a.m. Information: 812-988-2850.
Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival — With performances by Trinity River, Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, McLain Family Band, Karl Shiflett & Big Country Show, Larry Stephenson Band, Hammertowne and Special Consensus, 5163 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., $25 to $115 at the gate, billmonroemusicpark.com or 800-414-4677.
Thursday, June 14
Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival — With performances by the Kevin Prater Band, Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice, Dave Adkins Band, Special Consensus, Band of Ruhks, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder and Blue Mafia, 5163 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom, 10 a.m. to 10:20 p.m., $25 to $115 at the gate, billmonroemusicpark.com or 800-414-4677.
Lake Strahl hike — From the state park lake’s parking lot, noon, park entrance fee applies. Information:
Endangered animals — Guided program, state park Nature Center, 2 p.m., gate fee applies.
Friday, June 15
Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival — With performances by Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice, Larry Efaw & Bluegrass Mountaineers, Kenny & Amanda Smith, Flashback, Chris Jones & Night Drivers, Rickey Wasson Band and Asleep at the Wheel, 5163 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom, 10:30 a.m. to 10:15 p.m., $25 to $115 at the gate, billmonroemusicpark.com or 800-414-4677.
Gone batty — Update on Hoosier bats, State park Nature Center, 3 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.
Nature trivia — Educational game, state park Nature Center, 6 p.m., gate fee applies.
Cari Ray — ”For A Song” singer-songwriter showcase, Chateau Thomas Winery, Coachlight Square, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m., no cover. Information: 812-988-8500 or chateauthomas.com.
The Thomas Brothers — Music revue from Branson, with Rhett and Ross Thomas, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $20.50 per student/senior/military, $21.50 per adult, concessions, beer and wine sold. Information/tickets: 812-988-6555 or browncountyplayhouse.org.
Spare Change Band — Live music, jam, 19th Hole Sports Bar, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, 8 p.m.
Luke Carol — 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 16
Nissan Z car show — The Seasons Lodge, 560 State Road 46 East, 9 a.m. to noon, free to see.
Lake Ogle hike — From the state park lake’s parking lot, 10 a.m., park entrance fee applies.
Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival — With performances by Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time, Rickey Wasson Band, Bobby Osborne & Rocky Top X-Press, Paul Williams & Victory Trio, Larry Sparks & Lonesome Ramblers, Doyle Lawsom & Quicksilver and Terry Baucoms Dukes of Drive, 5163 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom, 11 a.m. to 10:45 p.m., $25 to $115 at the gate, billmonroemusicpark.com or 800-414-4677.
Tree I.D. hike — From the state park Nature Center, noon, park entrance fee applies.
Live raptor show — With birds of prey, state park Nature Center, 2 p.m., park entrance fee applies, donations welcome.
Pick Your Poison — Sample cocktails made with local herbs by Cardinal Spirits, T.C. Steele State Historic Site formal gardens, 4220 T.C. Steele Road, 2 to 4 p.m., $20, advance tickets required, 21 and older only. Register: tcsteele.org/programs or 812-988-2785.
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 available for sale. Information: 812-988-8636.
Saturday Night Magic — With Ryan Siebert and Rich Hill, Rich Hill’s Magic and Fun Emporium, 75 S. Jefferson St., 6:30 to 7:30 pm., $12 per adult, $8 per child 12 and younger. Information: richhillmagic.com or 812-720-7029.
Craig Thurston Duo — Singer-songwriter, country, pop, folk music, Chateau Thomas Winery, Coachlight Square, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m., no cover.
The Thomas Brothers — Music revue from Branson, with Rhett and Ross Thomas, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $20.50 per student/senior/military, $21.50 per adult, concessions, beer and wine sold. Information/tickets: 812-988-6555 or browncountyplayhouse.org.
The Way Down Wanderers — Modern folk/Americana five-piece band, Indiana RedBarn, 71 Parkview Road, 8 to 11 p.m., $15 in advance, $20 at the door, all-ages event. Information: redbarn-jamboree.ticketleap.com/the-way-down-wanderers-live-at-indiana-redbarn-sat-june-16th
Bodhi Coffel — Live music, 19th Hole Sports Bar, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, 8 p.m.
Five senses hike — Guided, from state park office, 8 p.m., gate fee applies.
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, deck seating available.
Sunday, June 17
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.
Poisonous plants hike — Guided, from state park Nature Center, noon, gate fee applies.
“Life of the Party” — 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, June 18
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, June 19
Toddler Tuesday — Story time: “The Day the Crayons Quit,” free activity for toddlers while care givers socialize, The Toy Chest, 125 S. Van Buren St., 10:30 a.m.
Turtle feeding — State park Nature Center, 2 p.m., gate fee applies.
Wednesday, June 20
Creative Builders — Building with Lego, Duplo, Keva Blocks, Magna Tiles, for 12 and younger, lower-level meeting room B, Brown County Public Library, 205 N. Locust Lane, 10 to 11 a.m.
Piano worship concert — By Liberty University professor Dan Suttles, Nashville Christian Church, 160 S. Van Buren St., 6:30 p.m., free.
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 June 20 edition is noon Thursday, June 14. Email [email protected] or call 812-988-2221.
