Tuesday, Oct. 2
Music and movement story time — For children 6 and younger, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 10 to 10:30 a.m., free.
Family story time — Educational stories and crafts based on a weekly theme, Brown County Public Library, 11 a.m. to noon, free.
History tour — Guided walk with up to five rest stops, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 1 to 3 p.m., $10, $8 per senior, 12 and younger free, walk-ins welcome. Information: browncounty.com or 812-988-7303.
Turtle time — State park Nature Center, 2 p.m., park entrance fee applies. Information: 812-988-5240.
Wednesday, Oct. 3
History tour — Guided walk with up to five rest stops, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior, 12 and younger free, walk-ins welcome.
“Crazy Rich Asians” — Romantic comedy, rated PG-13, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., $5 per student/child, $6 per adult, concessions, local beer and wine sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
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 — Hosted by musicians David Sisson and Jason Blankenship, Brown County Inn’s Corn Crib Lounge, 51 State Road 46 East, 7 to 10 p.m., no cover, food and drinks sold.
Thursday, Oct. 4
History tour — Guided walk with up to five rest stops, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior, 12 and younger free, walk-ins welcome.
Ready Readers — Reading practice for ages 6 to 12, Brown County Public Library, 2 to 2:45 p.m., free.
Homeschool arts and crafts — For ages 6 to 12, with volunteer Cassidy Sevier, Brown County Public Library, 3 to 4 p.m., free.
Homework and tutoring — For teens, volunteers from literacy coalition and library staff available, lower level of Brown County Public Library, 3 to 5 p.m., free.
Jazz, swing, blues — With violinist Carolyn Dutton and guitarist David Gulyas, Out of the Ordinary restaurant, 61 S. Van Buren St., 6 to 8 p.m., no cover. Information: outoftheo.com or 812-778-9730.
The EPIC Era: ’60s and ’70s music — With Jenn Cristy, Eric Brown and full band, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $20.50 per adult, $19.50 per senior/student/military. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Friday, Oct. 5
History tour — Guided walk with up to five rest stops, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior, 12 and younger free, walk-ins welcome.
Bingo — Fruitdale Volunteer Fire Department, 5200 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom, doors open at 5 p.m., bingo at 6 p.m. Information: [email protected] or 812-988-1696.
Dave Arcari — Alternative blues music, Big Woods Brewing Company, 60 Molly’s Lane, 7 p.m. Information: [email protected]
Robbie Bowden & Carolyn Dutton — Live music, Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m., no cover.
The Birth of Rock ‘N’ Roll — With Eric Brown, Michael Schulbaum, Ross Martinie Eiler, band, guitars, piano, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $20.50 per adult, $19.50 per senior/student/military. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Sean Lamb Band — Live music, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., no cover. Information: browncountyinn.com or 1-800-772-5249.
Saturday, Oct. 6
Kelp’s Farm Fest — With kids’ games, hayrides, ham and bean dinner, desserts, face painting, petting zoo, pumpkins and gourds for sale, sorghum mill demonstrations, pumpkin carving contest (judging Sunday at 3 p.m.), antique tractor and farm machinery, Kelp’s Pumpkin Patch, 6473 State Road 46 East, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: 812-988-4804.
Midwest Distillers Fest — Sample wares from about 30 regional distillers, with live music, food, games, tours, Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State Road 46, 1 to 5 p.m., outdoor music until 9 p.m., $45 to $85, designated driver tickets $10. Tickets: events.ontaptickets.com/events/MidwestDistillersFest. Information: midwestdistillersfest.com or 812-720-4840.
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 sold. Information: 812-988-8636.
The EPIC Era: ’60s and ’70s music — With Jenn Cristy, Eric Brown and full band, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $20.50 per adult, $19.50 per senior/student/military. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Sean Lamb Band — Live music, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., no cover. Information: browncountyinn.com or 1-800-772-5249.
Sunday, Oct. 7
Kelp’s Farm Fest — With kids’ games, hayrides, ham and bean dinner, desserts, face painting, petting zoo, pumpkins and gourds for sale, sorghum mill demonstrations, pumpkin carving contest (judging Sunday at 3 p.m.), antique tractor and farm machinery, Kelp’s Pumpkin Patch, 6473 State Road 46 East, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: 812-988-4804.
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, state roads 46 East and 135 North, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., seed saving-demonstrations noon to 2 p.m., free.
Elkinsville Reunion — With pitch-in dinner at 12:30 p.m., Bill Miller farm, 5 miles south of Story, bring table service, drinks and chairs. Information: 812-988-2313 or 812-988-1030.
Fall festival — With live music by Robbie Bowden and Carolyn Dutton, fortune teller, free food, activities for all ages, Brown County Public Library, 205 N. Locust Lane, 2 to 4 p.m., moved inside in case of rain. Information: 812-988-2850.
“Crazy Rich Asians” — Romantic comedy, rated PG-13, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., $5 per student/child, $6 per adult, concessions, local beer and wine sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Monday, Oct. 8
History tour — Guided walk with up to five rest stops, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior, 12 and younger free, walk-ins welcome.
Bouncing Babies — With singing, playing, reading, learning for ages 2 and younger, Brown County Public Library, 11:30 a.m. to noon, free.
Lunch and Play — For kids 5 and younger, play with toys and books while caregivers chat, Brown County Public Library, noon to 1 p.m., free, bring lunch.
“Crazy Rich Asians” — Romantic comedy, rated PG-13, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., $5 per student/child, $6 per adult, concessions, local beer and wine sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Line 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, Oct. 9
Music and movement story time — For children 6 and younger, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 10 to 10:30 a.m., free.
Family story time — Educational stories and crafts based on a weekly theme, Brown County Public Library, 11 a.m. to noon, free.
History tour — Guided walk with up to five rest stops, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 1 to 3 p.m., $10, $8 per senior, 12 and younger free, walk-ins welcome.
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 Oct. 3 edition is noon Thursday, Sept. 28. Email [email protected] or call 812-988-2221.
