Events listed for Friday, July 18
Music with Valerie — 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Join music therapist Valerie Jones as she guides the group through well-known songs with gentle movement and participation. Register on the library website.
USDA Summer Food Service Program — noon to 1 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Bartholomew County School Corp. will once again be partnering with the library to provide summer lunch services.
Fairy Tale Friday — 1 to 1:30 p.m., The LEX, 850 Tipton Lane, Columbus. Join library staff on the lawn for fanciful fairy tales.
Teen Volunteer Day — 1 to 5 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Get volunteer hours and help out the Teen Services Department. Register on the library website.
Laser Engraved Art: Interchangeable Hello Season Sign — 2 to 4 p.m., Columbus Propeller, 4760 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. In this two-hour session, you’ll bring a beautifully laser-cut wooden design to life with paint and color, revealing a unique piece that reflects each season. No artistic experience need and all ages welcome. Cost is $50. Tickets and information: members.columbuspropeller.com/events/18-jul-2025-laser-engraved-art-interchangeable-hello-season-sign.
All White Affair: A Night To Support Child Abuse Prevention — 6 to 9 p.m., Forge on 4th, 418 Fourth St., Columbus. Enjoy an evening of food, music and community. Music provided by DJ Haywood. All proceeds go to Family Service, Inc. to support their Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) programming. This event also supports CAP Adult Prom fundraising campaigns. Tickets are $35 for snacks and $50 for dinner.
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” — 7 p.m., Columbus East High School, 230 S. Marr Road, Columbus. The Mill Race Theatre Company and the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic will perform “Charlie & the Chocolate Factory,” with songs from the movie including “Candy Man,” “Oompa Loompa Song” and “Pure Imagination.” Tickets are $30. Tickets and information: www.thecip.org/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory/.
Concert on the Plaza: Jazz in July with WFIU — 7 to 8:30 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library Plaza, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Bring a chair for live jazz in partnership with WFIU. Free.
Movies in the Pool — 8 to 10 p.m., Donner Aquatic Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Watch “Moana 2” in the pool. Free.
