Woodcarver Wednesday
2026-01-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Jammin’ on the Porch
2026-01-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-15 19:00 - 21:00, 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.

The Adventure of the Clutching Claw
2026-01-09 20:00 - 21:15, 2026-01-10 20:00 - 21:15, 2026-01-11 16:00 - 17:15, 2026-01-16 20:00 - 21:15, 2026-01-17 20:00 - 21:15, 2026-01-18 16:00 - 17:15 | 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! ️‍♂️

Forest Meditations
2026-01-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-17 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
2026-01-10 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.

Red Oaks Art Club in Berea
2026-01-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Berea College Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Road, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Art Club is a welcoming, inclusive space for individuals of all ages and skill levels to come together and explore their creativity while immersed in nature which serves as inspiration and connection.
All art materials are provided and the class is free. Please bring a snack, water, and a blanket to sit on.
Art and nature are perfect partners. Creating art helps us explore our feelings and deepen observations of the world around us. Nature is constantly inspiring so many feelings, wonders, thoughts, questions, and more. Spending time in nature and making art, both help to reduce stress and explore feelings, which can be so important for kids, especially in underserved communities.
All ages welcome for an open art studio in nature. We welcome registration at https://forms.gle/4S7c1JpwWsbk9ry19 to ensure there are plenty of materials available

Nature Hikes at the Pinnacles
2026-01-10 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-17 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

Monday Live Team Trivia
2026-01-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-19 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.

Tuesday Open Mic
2026-01-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge, 440 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Second Tuesday each month inside Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge. Supportive listening room atmosphere.
Music, poetry & performance in a supportive community.
No Cover. All ages friendly (some material contains adult themes).
Signups begin at 6pm
7pm-close with host Erica Chambers
Cash bar + food truck available

Berea College Planetarium Shows: Oasis in Space
2026-01-16 19:00 - 20:00, 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.

Glass Snowman Workshop
2026-01-17 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

Berea College Forestry Outreach Center: Nature R&R/Forest Bathing
2026-01-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Berea College Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Road, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
A slow-paced, guided, relaxing and restorative forest experience.

Join us for a slow-paced, relaxing and restorative forest experience.
Come join us for a rejuvenating experience outdoors at the Brushy Fork bridge (parking off Scaffold Cane Rd.). Nature R&R is a slow-paced, relaxing and restorative forest experience. Please bring water and a portable seat or ground cover.
Space is limited. PLEASE SIGN UP for a free spot on Eventbrite here: https://naturerandrjanuary.eventbrite.com
We will meet at the bridge near the parking lot to begin at 11:30am.
Directions and a map can be found here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/brushy-fork
Learn more about Nature R&R: https://www.youtube.com/@bereacollegefoc/videos
Please contact us at 859-756-3315 with any questions.
Give yourself the gift of a break and reconnect with the natural world.

Nic cassetta - 1/8/26
2026-01-17 19:00 - 22:00 | One Eyed Jacks Social Club, 107 Clay Dr., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Nic Cassetta is coming to One Eyed Jacks! Be here on January 17th and listen to some great tunes and grab some amazing wings! Starting at 7 and ending at 10!

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.

"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

Berea College Planetarium Shows: Blackholes
2026-01-23 19:00 - 20:00 | 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
