Events listed for Friday, May 16
TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) No. 168 — 10 to 11:45 a.m., St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 719 Fifth St., Columbus. Enter Door A, off Fourth Street parking lot. Information: 812-375-9887.
Juntos con Family School Partners — 11 to 11:30 a.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Children and their caregivers are invited to a storytime in Spanish.
Smoke on the Square — 4 to 8 p.m., Hope Town Square, 635 Harrison St., Hope. The event is the largest annual fundraiser for the Community Center of Hope. It features a BBQ cook-off competition between teams and public BBQ dining. Meals will include ribs, brisket, pork, beans, chips, hot dogs and chicken. The Night Owl Country Band will perform in the evening. Information: hopebbqcontest.com.
Jazz a la Mode 2025 — 7 to 10:30 p.m., Columbus North High School, 1400 25th St., Columbus. Jazz a la Mode 2025 is a fundraiser event for Columbus North Bands featuring three jazz ensembles: Jazz Lab, North Blues and 25th Street Jazz. Included in the ticket price is admission to the concert and dessert. Additionally, there is an assortment of raffles and a silent auction. All proceeds go directly to support the Columbus North High School Band program. Tickets are $25. Tickets and information: www.eventbrite.com.
Bob Zany — 7 to 9:30 p.m., The Pixy Theatre, 111 S. Walnut St., Edinburgh. Comedian Bob Zany and special guest John Molehill will bring their hilarity to The Pixy Theatre. Tickets are $20. Tickets and information: www.eventbrite.com.
