Events listed for Thursday, Oct. 9
TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) — 9:15 to 11 a.m., Rios De Agua Viva, 51 N. Brooks St., Columbus. Weigh in: 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. Meeting: 10 to 11 a.m. For information, contact Jan Spears at 812-603-5107.
Library Babies — 10 to 10:30 a.m., 10:35 to 11 a.m. and 11:05 to 11:30 a.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime. Register on the library website.
Preschool Dance Class with Megan — 10 to 10:30 a.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Children ages 2 to 5 are invited to dance with local dance teacher Megan. Caregivers will stay in the room with their dancers. Register on the library website.
Great Girls Wonderful Women — 11:30 a.m., Foundation for Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. This annual fundraising luncheon is designed to bring together community leaders and girls from Foundation for Youth programs. Attendees will enjoy a delicious lunch, a guest speaker and ample time to network, mingle and connect with the girls the organization serves. Will feature keynote speaker Lora Mount and emcee Whittney Gaines. Cost is $100. Tickets and information: www.foundationforyouth.com/ggww.
Tween Game Time — 3:30 to 5 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Stop by after school and join library staff for some laid-back fun as you play your way through the library’s collection of board, card and dice games. Game selection may vary.
Teen Game Day — 3:30 to 5 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Play an assortment of board games and card games, and enjoy games on the new gaming PCs and arcade machine. Register on the library website.
Open Mic Poetry and Prose — 5 to 7 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Hear and be heard at this open mic night. Enjoy original poetry and readings from local artists, or present your own writing in a relaxed and nonjudgmental space.
Yes Design and Research: University Design Research Fellow Colloquium — 5:30 to 7 p.m., The Republic Building, 333 Second St., Columbus. This two-day event brings together state and national experts in creating permanent and temporary quality-of-place amenities with the six University Design Research Fellows from the 2025 exhibition, Yes And. The event will feature a keynote speaker, panel discussions among fellows, guest moderators and community partners, and a reception. Free admission. Registration and information: www.eventbrite.com.
The Kintsugi Project Art Exhibit — 6 to 8 p.m., Office of Downtown Development, 326 Fourth St., Columbus. Art exhibit benefiting the Kintsugi Project, a legal aid fund for families navigating costly custodial proceedings in the aftermath of domestic violence. Organized by Columbus East High School senior Saya Hauser for her senior project. Art pieces by Hauser will be for sale and items up for action. Free admission. Donations can be submitted at https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E12585&id=1. Select “Saya’s Senior Project” under “Type of Tribute.”
Daring Heists and Loveable Outcasts in YA Fantasy — 7 to 8 p.m., online only. Join library staff online and talk with New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo, celebrating the release of her book “Six of Crows (The Dregs Edition).” Register on the Bartholomew County Public Library website.
Cabaret at The Commons with Tracie Thoms — 7:30 to 9 p.m., The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Broadway and film star Tracie Thoms will perform some of her favorite songs by performers including John Legend, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone and Bonnie Raitt, and share special stories and memories. Tickets start at $55. Tickets and information: www.thecip.org/events/tracie-thoms.
