The Adventure of the Clutching Claw
2026-01-17 20:00 - 21:15, 2026-01-18 16:00 - 17:15 (America/New_York) | Spotlight Playhouse, 214 Richmond Road North, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
The Adventure of the Clutching Claw
OR What’s the Matter Alma?
Presented by The Bluegrass Players
PERFORMANCE DATES:
January 9-18
VENUE:
The Spotlight Playhouse, 214 Richmond Road, Berea, KY
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Step back in time to the late 1890s at Wichita Hillside University, where a mysterious figure known as The Clutching Claw stalks the campus! This classic melodrama by James R. Hurst and Zoe Bell Hurst is packed with suspense, humor, and all the theatrical thrills that make melodrama so delightfully entertaining. Cheer for the hero, boo the villain, and gasp at every dramatic twist and turn! ✨
From the kindly college president Dr. Penrose Playfair to his evil identical twin cousin Fenton Ormondroyd, from the brave hero Dick Bestman to the damsel in distress Genevieve Astor, this production features larger-than-life characters in a story full of intrigue, romance, and mystery. With a brilliant scientist hiding secrets, a sultry chanteuse, a suffragette secretary, and that terrifying Clutching Claw lurking in the shadows, every moment promises edge-of-your-seat excitement! Will good triumph over evil? Will the mystery be solved? Come find out in this thrilling Victorian adventure! ️‍♂️

Berea College Forestry Outreach Center Family Activity: Animal Tracks & Snow Science
2026-01-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Berea College Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Road, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Explore the stories that snow can help tell us.

From showing clues from critters to crystal formation to melting, snow can tell us a lot about our environment.

Berea College Planetarium Shows: Oasis in Space
2026-01-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Margaret A. Cargill (MAC) Natural Sciences and Health Building, 271 N Main St., Berea, KY, 40403
The Berea College planetarium hosts shows twice a week in our large planetarium. The shows are open to the public and held every Friday at 7PM and Sunday at 4PM. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children and seniors. You can check out https://planetarium.berea.edu to view the available shows and descriptions.
Located in the Margaret A. Cargill (MAC) Natural Sciences and Health Building (34) on the 4th floor. Visitors can enter using the two doors located at the front of the building. Parking and location information is provided by the interactive campus maps.

Monday Live Team Trivia
2026-01-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge, 440 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Weekly on Mondays. Hosted by Drew of Questionable Activities. Trivia inside Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge.
Bring a team or join on when you arrive. All ages! Free to play! Prizes for winners!
Doors open at 6pm.
Trivia from 7pm-9pm
Cash bar + food truck available.

Woodcarver Wednesday
2026-01-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Madison County Public Library, 319 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Every Wednesday, our talented woodcarvers from around the local area come together from 10:00AM – 12:00PM to demonstrate their skills at the Madison County Public Library.
Come on down and listen to some live fiddle music! Watch them work, ask questions, and learn about their intricate craft!

"HOO" Lives in the Winter Woods?
2026-01-22 18:00 | Brushy Fork Park
The winter season can be a quiet time for wildlife, but there are still things to be seen, heard, and felt. Join us for a slow walk in the dark and learn about owls, how animals survive the winter, and more!
Meet at the bridge near the parking lot. A map can be found here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/brushy-fork/
The trail has minimal elevation change and uneven terrain.
Please bring a flashlight/headlamp.
Cancelled in case of inclement weather, check Facebook for updates

Jammin’ on the Porch
2026-01-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Russel Acton Folk Center, 212 W Jefferson Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Bring your instrument and join in the jam session, or feel free to just sit and tap your toes. Father and daughter duo, Lewis and Donna Lamb host the free event from 7:00-9:00pm.

Berea College Planetarium Shows: Blackholes
2026-01-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Margaret A. Cargill (MAC) Natural Sciences and Health Building, 271 N Main St., Berea, KY, 40403

Acoustic Nights at Top Drawer Gallery: 3 Men & A Banjo
2026-01-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Top Drawer Gallery, 202 N Broadway St., Berea, Kentucky, 40403, United States
Join 3 Men & A Banjo for an evening of live unplugged music as part of TopDrawer Gallery’s Acoustic Nights concert series! Admission free — donations encouraged

Blazing Guns at Roaring Gulch
2026-01-23 20:00 - 21:15, 2026-01-24 20:00 - 21:15, 2026-01-25 14:00 - 15:15, 2026-01-31 20:00 - 21:15 | Spotlight Playhouse, 214 Richmond Road North, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Blazing Guns at Roaring Gulchor The Perfumed Badge
Presented by: Bluegrass Players
Dates: January 23-25 & January 30-31, 2026
Saddle up for a rip-roaring good time at the Roaring Gulch Hotel! Our hero, Harry Heartstone—a Pinkerton Detective—is in hot pursuit of the villainous outlaw Snipe Vermin. But there’s something awfully familiar about these two desperados… they’re twin brothers!When a lovely lady sheriff, an evil hotel proprietress, a stage-struck farm boy, a stranded actress, a traveling showman, and his show girls all wind up at the same hotel, chaos ensues. With mistaken identities, dastardly schemes, and plenty of audience participation, you just know there’s going to be a shoot-out before the final curtain! This classic western melodrama is packed with laughs, cheers, and boos for the whole family.

Forest Meditations
2026-01-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Berea College Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Road, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Come join us each Saturday from 10:00-11:00 am at the Forestry Outreach Center for Forest Meditations!
This is an opportunity to connect with ourselves, each other, and the world. All are welcome! We will meet in the “Nature’s Classroom” gazebo. Bring your mats or cushions if you like. Chairs will be provided.
We will start with a short introduction to the sit, meditate for about 20 minutes, and then invite you to reflect on your experience in any way you wish. It could be through writing, drawing or quiet contemplation. We would then welcome anyone who would like to share from their experience. We would love to have you linger afterwards for coffee and conversation.
This event is hosted by Berea College Forestry Outreach Center, Wendy Zagray Warren, Jane Mecham and Pat Gailey.

The Berea Old Time Music Circle
2026-01-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Union Church, 200 Prospect Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
We are returning to the Union Church “Parlor” room for the cool/cold months coming up. Union Church is located across Prospect Street from The Historic Boone Tavern & Hotel in Berea, Kentucky.

This a free and open jam to all musical abilities including singers, dancers, players, and just listeners. All Are Welcome.

Glass Snowman Workshop
2026-01-24 10:00 - 17:00 | Fire & Fern Glass Studio, 217 Adams St., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Make Your Own Glass Snowman – A Winter Keepsake in the Making
Warm up by the furnace and craft a little winter wonder of your own! In this seasonal workshop, you’ll design and shape a handmade glass snowman, choosing your favorite colors for the hat and scarf—from icy blues to vintage reds to forest-green neutrals.
Offered in December and January all throughout the week!
Each workshop is a private class for 1-6 participants. You pick the date and time, and come solo or bring family and friends!
Age: 12+Cost: $75 Per Participant/SnowmanDetails: Pre-registration Required

Nature Hikes at the Pinnacles
2026-01-24 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-31 13:00 - 15:30 | Berea College Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Road, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Want to make new friends? Worried about hiking alone until you gain your confidence? Want to learn about the local wildlife?
Then join a group hike at the Pinnacles in Berea!
Every Saturday at 1:00 pm, FOC staff and Berea College students will be ready to hike with you! The group that attends will decide on the destination together. We can also split groups (if there is ample staffing) if there are different wants/needs of hike difficulty.
Please bring water and any medications you might need (i.e. inhaler). Dress for the weather.
*The hike will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather including thunderstorms or high winds*
Group hikes are offered year-round.
Hike times:
*September-April, 1:00pm
No hikes the weekends of Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years

Comedy All In! 1/24/26
2026-01-24 20:00 - 22:00 | One Eyed Jacks Social Club, 107 Clay Dr., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
To KICK OFF the The Number Juan Tequila Comedy Series will be. . . .
Headliner – Karinne Turnbow
Feature – Dusty Lewis
These Comedians are WILD and their NC-17 rated humor is gonna make you laugh, but they may not be for the faint of heart.
Come ready to laugh and cut up at mild to wild jokes, stories, and one liners.

Berea College Forestry Outreach Center Family Activity: Likin' Lichen Walk
2026-01-25 14:00 | Berea College Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Road, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
While many plants lay dormant for the winter, there’s still a lot of green to be found in forest.
We’ll leave at 2:00pm to go on a slow-paced, child led walk in the lower forest to learn about lichen and moss. We can collect some to bring back and examine under a microscope!

Opening Reception for BAC Retrospective and Members Exhibit
2026-01-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Berea Arts Council, 444 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
The Berea Arts Council invites you to celebrate 40 years of creativity and community with our Retrospective and Members Exhibit. This special exhibition will honor the artists, supporters, and stories that have shaped BAC since its founding, while also highlighting the incredible work of our current members. Join us as we look back, celebrate the present, and kick off an exciting year ahead.

iNaturalist I.D.-a-thon
2026-01-31 11:00 - 13:00 | Berea College Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Road, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Help us get closer to identifying all of the amazing wildlife people have observed in the forest!
Bring a computer (preferrable) or your smartphone to join in on our I.D.-a-thon–a time dedicated to classifying iNaturalist observations to get them closer to species identification! No experience is needed.
We’ll go over tips and tricks to I.D.s on iNat that you can use beyond this event and beyond local observations!
You can drop in/out as you’d like. Light refreshments will be provided.

Our Time: Thirty Years Together in Music
2026-01-31 20:00 | Presser Hall, Gray Auditorium, 101 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
A musical celebration of our thirty years making music together. Think of it as an anniversary in story and song. Traditional, original, jazz, and international music.
