1) Happiness, I’ve learned, is an inside job, and one we’re always working on. I hope to pick up some tips for creating my own happiness at the “Walk the Talk Speaker Series: Creating Happiness,” 7:30 p.m. July 20 at the Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Learn concept of happiness from common men and women as they share their approaches to creating happiness in this world. Series includes live music, storytellers, confetti and a motivational balloon drop (inside each balloon is a motivational phrase on topic), a light show, and lots of takeaways on topic. Information and tickets: browncountyplayhouse.org.
2) Get your tickets now for the Afro-Latino Gala Carnavale 2018. This annual fundraiser for local nonprofit Su Casa features cocktails, dinner and dancing. Set for 7 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Factory 12 Event Loft, 1235 Jackson St. in Columbus. The dress code is formal. Information and tickets: sucasacolumbus.com/gala.
