Tuesday, May 28
History tour — Guided walk, weather permitting, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, starts at Brown County Visitors Center, 1:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior 65 and older, 12 and younger free.
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.
Wednesday, May 29
John Hartford Memorial Festival — More than 40 performers on three outdoor stages over four days, 24-hour campground jamming, children’s activities, workshops, fiddle and banjo contests, Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park, 5163 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom, single-day tickets $55 to $65 at the gate, kids 12 and younger admitted free with paid adult. Information: johnhartfordmemfest.com.
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 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.
Thursday, May 30
John Hartford Memorial Festival — More than 40 performers on three outdoor stages over four days, 24-hour campground jamming, children’s activities, workshops, fiddle and banjo contests, Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park, 5163 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom, single-day tickets $55 to $65 at the gate, kids 12 and younger admitted free with paid adult. Information: johnhartfordmemfest.com.
Pioneer Village open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., $2 donation.
History tour — Guided walk, weather permitting, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, starts at Brown County Visitors Center, 1:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior 65 and older, 12 and younger free.
Euchre tournament — 19th Hole Sports Bar, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46, 6:30 to 8 p.m., free, prize is 19th Hole gift certificate. Information: saltcreekgolf.com or 812-988-4323.
Teen homework, tutoring — With volunteers from literacy coalition, library staff available, Brown County Public Library, 3 to 5 p.m., free.
“Breakthrough” — Drama, rated PG, 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.
Friday, May 31
John Hartford Memorial Festival — More than 40 performers on three outdoor stages over four days, 24-hour campground jamming, children’s activities, workshops, fiddle and banjo contests, Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park, 5163 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom, single-day tickets $55 to $65 at the gate, kids 12 and younger admitted free with paid adult. Information: johnhartfordmemfest.com.
Pioneer Village open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., $2 donation.
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.
The Art of Radio — Multimedia comedy show featuring David Ossman and Phil Proctor, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., general admission $25, VIP $40, concessions, beer, wine, mixed drinks sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Saturday, June 1
John Hartford Memorial Festival — More than 40 performers on three outdoor stages over four days, 24-hour campground jamming, children’s activities, workshops, fiddle and banjo contests, Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park, 5163 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom, single-day tickets $55 to $65 at the gate, kids 12 and younger admitted free with paid adult. Information: johnhartfordmemfest.com.
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Information: 812-988-4418.
Pioneer Village — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $2 donation.
George Jones and Tammy Wynette Tribute — Brown County Playhouse, 7:30 p.m., $17.50, concessions, beer, wine, mixed drinks sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Karaoke — 19th Hole Sports Bar, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46, 8 to 11 p.m., no cover.
Sunday, June 2
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Farmers market — Brown County Inn parking lot at state roads 46 East and 135 North, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free. Information: [email protected] or “Nashville Indiana Farmer’s Market” on Facebook.
Brown County Community Church Annual Hog Roast — 2370 Helmsburg Road, after 10:30 a.m. worship service.
Pioneer Village open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., $2 donation.
“Breakthrough” — Drama, rated PG, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren S., 7 p.m., $6 for adults, $5 for children, concessions, beer, wine, mixed drinks sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org.
Tuesday, June 4
History tour — Guided walk, weather-permitting, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, starts at Brown County Visitors Center, 1:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior 65 and older, 12 and younger free.
Wednesday, June 5
Adult art class — Led by M.K. Watkins, BETA center, 175 S. Jefferson St., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $120 for six-week session, preregistration required. Registration: 312-310-3617 or [email protected].
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 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.
