Continuing
May 4-Sept. 21
Columbus Farmers Market
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, on Brown Street, between Fifth and Eighth streets (across from Mill Race Park) in the Cummins parking lot in downtown Columbus.
June 1-Sept. 28
Columbus City Farmers Market
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays in the parking lot at Fair Oaks Mall on 25th Street. Information: 812-378-0539.
MAY 1
Cabaret at The Commons
7:30 p.m., The Commons, 300 Washington St. Known across the world for her powerful voice and perfect pitch, Lea Salonga is a singer and actress best known for her Tony Award-winning role in “Miss Saigon.” Many fans recognize Lea as the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in “Aladdin” and Fa Mulan in “Mulan” and “Mulan II.” Doors/Happy Hour: 6:30 p.m. Tickets: thecip.org/leasalonga.
May 3
Mill Race Center Welcome Breakfast
Held at 9:30 a.m. the first Friday of each month in the lounge at MRC, 900 Lindsey St. Have you recently joined or are you interested in Mill Race Center? We’d like to get to know you better and introduce you to the variety of programs and events we have planned throughout the year. Call to register: 812-376-9241.
May 3
An Evening With Riders in the Sky
7:30 p.m., Brown County Playhouse, 70 N. Van Buren St., Nashville. For more than 30 years Riders in the Sky have been keepers of the flame passed on by the Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, reviving and revitalizing the genre. And while remaining true to the integrity of Western music, they have themselves become modern-day icons by branding the genre with their legendary wacky humor and way-out Western wit, and all along encouraging buckaroos and buckarettes to live life “The Cowboy Way!” Show times, tickets and schedule online at browncountyplayhouse.org.
May 3-5
Civil War Days
Yellow Trail Museum, 644 Main St., Hope. Free. Hours: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday; 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 8:30 a.m. to noon Sunday. The Hope Chamber of Commerce and Yellow Trail Museum invite you to step back into time to the American Civil War. Join for a fun-filled weekend. Friday stop by the town square to watch as re-enactors set up camp for the weekend. On Saturday enjoy a historic walking tour of the Moravian Cemetery, speakers and a variety of activities throughout the day. Sunday listen to a historic church service in the square. Information: 812-546-8020; [email protected].
May 10
Superstar: The Songs, The Music, The Carpenters
7:30 p.m., Brown County Playhouse, 70 N. Van Buren St., Nashville. Helen Welch is an acclaimed vocalist, actress and Grammy nominee. She brings to life the timeless music of the Carpenters. Show times, tickets and schedule online at browncountyplayhouse.org.
May 11
Lobsterfest
Enjoy a feast of Maine lobsters and clams, plus the traditional fixings. There also will be live music and robotic lobster races. 6 p.m., Old National Bank lot, 501 Washington St. Fundraiser for Columbus Indiana Philharmonic. Tickets on sale at www.thecip.org or 812-376-2638.
May 11
May Spring Dance
Presented by Dance Indiana Inc. and featuring the Twilite Nites Band. 7 to 10:30 p.m., The Commons. Admission $25 per person with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door. Light refreshments and cash bar available. Tickets/information: [email protected].
May 18
Back to the Future Homes Tour
1 to 6 p.m. The tour presents five mid-century modern homes in Columbus, dating from the 1950s and 1960s, with cars of the same vintage at each home. The houses exhibit signature mid-century features: use of natural materials and large expanses of glass to merge with the outdoors, massive stone fireplace walls, and built-in conveniences. Back to the Future is presented by Indiana Modern, an affinity group of Indiana Landmarks. On the day of the tour, check-in is at tour headquarters (North Christian Church, 850 Tipton Lane, Columbus) to exchange Eventbrite receipt for tour ticket and program with map. Shuttle service to the tour homes originates at tour headquarters and is strongly recommended as street parking is limited. Tickets: advance $20/person; $15/Indiana Landmarks member; $10/Indiana Modern member. Available at indianalandmarks.org/midcenturytour2019 or by calling 317-639-4534. Tickets the day of the tour are $25/person at tour headquarters.
May 18
Tour de Trails Bicycle Challenge
20K, 50K and 80K routes begin at 9 a.m. at Donner Park. Cost is $35, with a $5 discount if registered online by May 5. To register: https://register1.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/incolumbus.wsc/splash.html?wpb=1. Presented by Columbus Parks and Recreation Department. Information: 812-376-2680.
May 18
Columbus Craft Beer Fest
Mill Race Park. Beer Fest has partnered with Zwanzigz Pizza and Brewing. All proceeds will be donated to local charities and organizations. Information: columbusbeerfest.in.
May 23
JCB Neighborfest — Rusty Bladen & The Unstoppables
6 to 8:30 p.m., 300 Washington St. Presented by the Columbus Area Arts Council in partnership with Fun on 4th. Gather your family, friends, co-workers and neighbors for this outdoor concert in downtown. Bring a lawn chair and a bit of money for dinner and drinks, as The Savory Swine will be providing burgers and brats hot off the grill, and Fun on 4th will be pouring tasty adult beverages from a full bar.
May 24
The Columbus Indiana Philharmonic Salute Concert
7 p.m., Bartholomew County Courthouse lawn. This free, outdoor pops concert is performed on the grounds of the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans.
May 25
Donner Aquatic Center opens for the season
Information: 812-376-2680.
May 25
The King, a tribute to Elvis Presley starring Tyler Christopher
7:30 p.m., Brown County Playhouse, 70 N. Van Buren St., Nashville. Show times, tickets and schedule online at browncountyplayhouse.org.
JUNE 6
JCB Neighborfest — The Woomblies Rock Orchestra
6 to 8:30 p.m., 300 Washington St. Presented by the Columbus Area Arts Council in partnership with Fun on 4th. Bring a lawn chair and a bit of money for dinner and drinks, as The Savory Swine will be providing burgers and brats hot off the grill, and Fun on 4th will be pouring tasty adult beverages from a full bar.
June 7
Mill Race Center Welcome Breakfast
Held at 9:30 a.m. the first Friday of each month in the lounge at MRC, 900 Lindsey St. Have you recently joined or are you interested in Mill Race Center? We’d like to get to know you better and introduce you to the variety of programs and events we have planned throughout the year. Call to register: 812-376-9241.
June 7-9
“I’ve Got the Music In Me 2019”
A Branson, Missouri, style show featuring music of the 1960s and ’70s. This musical production will take you back to the days of beach blankets, the BeeGees, the British Invasion and Motown. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Brown County Playhouse, 70 N. Van Buren St., Nashville. Show times, tickets and schedule online at browncountyplayhouse.org.
June 8
A Country Gathering
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nichols & Dimes Antiques, Washington Street, Elizabethtown. This free antique show and sale features over 35 dealers of antiques for the hearth and home: early Americana, country and primitive furniture, with original surface and paint, early lighting, textiles, treenware, quilts, china, baskets, stoneware, ironstone, garden and architectural accents, and food for purchase. Info: 812-579-5267, [email protected], www.nicholsndimesantiques.com.
June 8
Donner Park Variety Show
Free. 7 to 9 p.m., Donner Park shelter house.
June 9
Columbus Symphony Orchestra: Through Gershwin’s Eyes
3:30 to 5 p.m., The Commons, 300 Washington St. The music will feature pianist Greg Kostraba performing Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Enjoy music by great composers and songwriters who influenced Gershwin and who were influenced by him: Debussy, Ravel, Duke Ellington, Cole Porter and Jerome Kern. Information/tickets: https://csoindiana.org/concerts/through-gershwins-eyes.
