Berea Tourism

Monday Live Team Trivia
2023-08-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-31 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge, 440 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Weekly on Mondays. Hosted by Questionable Activities Trivia inside Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge.
Bring a team or join on when you arrive. Free to play. Top two teams win prizes.
Doors open at 6pm.
Trivia begins at 7pm.
Cash bar + food truck available.

Calling All Horror Fans!
2023-08-13 15:00 - 17:00 | The Taleless Dog Booksellers, 204 Estill St., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Experience a horror event like no other!
If you love horror books, then you’ll want to come to the Taleless Dog on August 13 from 3:00-5:00pm.
You’ll get to meet two award-winning local horror authors and have them sign your books.
PLUS we will have four local artists displaying their super creepy but incredible pieces of art!

Crumpled Classics
2023-08-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-08-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Spotlight Playhouse, 214 Richmond Road North, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Performed by Spotlight Acting School students age 9-14
Welcome to the hilariously inventive “Crumpled Classics” by Craig Sodaro, presented by the talented students aged 9-14 of Spotlight Acting School. Held at the Spotlight Playhouse at 214 Richmond Road, Berea, KY, this delightful comedy takes the stage on August 11th and 12th at 6:30 pm, and August 13th at 2:00 pm. Under the adept direction of Jazzlyn Threlkeld, these young thespians will breathe new life into beloved stories, from a fast-food Romeo and Juliet to a magical sword-wielding slacker named Artie. These plays-within-a-play form the first student production of Spotlight Acting School’s 20th season, kicking off a year of spectacular performances. Join us as we revel in the comedic genius of our students and celebrate two decades of extraordinary youth theatre.

Little Women
2023-08-12 20:00 - 2023-08-13 22:00, 2023-08-11 20:00 - 2023-08-12 22:00, 2023-08-05 20:00, 2023-08-04 20:00 | Spotlight Playhouse, 214 Richmond Road North, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Performed by the Bluegrass Players
Step into the world of the March sisters at The Spotlight Playhouse in Berea, KY, as The Bluegrass Players proudly present “Little Women”, the first show of Spotlight’s 20th season. Adapted for the stage by Scott Davidson from Louisa May Alcott’s enduring classic, this tale of love, family, and personal discovery, directed by Chad Hembree, will captivate audiences of all generations. Explore the intricate journeys of Meg, Jo, Amy, and Beth from childhood to maturity during the tumultuous times of the American Civil War. Experience Meg’s fierce independence, Amy’s grand European adventure, and the poignant loss of beloved Beth, all leading to Jo’s momentous achievement—the publication of her first novel. This beautifully compressed adaptation delivers all the warmth, family loyalty, and traditional values intrinsic to Alcott’s masterpiece, written 140 years ago yet still profoundly relevant today. Come, relive this timeless classic and find a new understanding of your own life through the March family’s joys, pains, and growth.

Levitt AMP Berea Music Series
2023-08-12 18:30 - 21:00 | Berea City Park Expansion, 400 N Broadway, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
FREE Concert in the Park
Arts & Crafts Vendors, Food Trucks, Kids Activities
Bring chairs or blankets and stay the whole evening! More info: firstfridayberea.com
Presented by First Friday Berea, Mountain Association & Levitt Foundation with major support from Novelis, Berea Kids Eat, City of Berea & Berea Parks & Recreation.
The Afrophysicists is an Afrobeat collective out of Louisville who layers rich earthy vocals over the city’s finest horn and rhythm players, creating a fiery propulsive groove for their poignant politically charged lyrics, in the spirit of the great trailblazers of West African riot music.
Supported by the Rachel Crowe Band
Sponsored By: Peg & Awl Public House, Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge, Erica Chambers Photography, HomeGrown HideAways, Dreaming Creek Brewery, Kentucky 811, Accelerating Appalachia, KYMBA Bluegrass, Apollo Pizza, Berea Arts Council, Amy Lewis Paintings, Fox Pest Control, Madison County Public Library, Berea Farmers Market

Levitt AMP Berea Music Series
2023-08-11 18:30 - 21:00 | Berea City Park Expansion, 400 N Broadway, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
FREE Concert in the Park
Arts & Crafts Vendors, Food Trucks, Kids Activities
Bring chairs or blankets and stay the whole evening! More info: firstfridayberea.com
Presented by First Friday Berea, Mountain Association & Levitt Foundation with major support from Novelis, Berea Kids Eat, City of Berea & Berea Parks & Recreation.
Black Sea Beat Society is a Balkan, Turkish, Middle East folk influenced brass dance party band based out of Asheville, NC.
Supported by Allnutts4 Music
Sponsored By: Peg & Awl Public House, Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge, Erica Chambers Photography, HomeGrown HideAways, Dreaming Creek Brewery, Kentucky 811, Accelerating Appalachia, KYMBA Bluegrass, Apollo Pizza, Berea Arts Council, Amy Lewis Paintings, Fox Pest Control, Madison County Public Library, Berea Farmers Market

Jammin’ on the Porch
2023-08-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-27 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. Bring your own chair.

Improv Comedy Night
2023-08-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Berea Arts Council, 444 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join us for BAC’s improv comedy night! Our team of local actors are ready to make you laugh with this fun and loose performance at the Berea Arts Council. Come ready to have a drink, shout a profession, and laugh a lot!
Admission is free and our bar will be open with beverages for sale.

Wine Down Wednesday
2023-08-09 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Historic Boone Tavern Hotel and Restaurant, 100 Main Street, Berea, KY, 40403
Every Wednesday at Boone Tavern is Wine Down Wednesday! Stop by the Frost Cafe or Boone Tavern Restaurant between 5 pm and 8 pm, for $2 off glasses and $5 off bottles of wine.

Woodcarver Wednesday
2023-08-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Berea Welcome Center, 3 Artist Circle, Berea, 40403, United States
Every Wednesday throughout the summer, 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. Watch them work, ask questions, and learn about their intricate craft!

Tuesday Open Mic
2023-08-08 18:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-01 18:00 - 22:00 | Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge, 440 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Weekly on Tuesdays inside Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge. Supportive listening room atmosphere.
Signups begin at 6pm.
Open Mic starts at 6:30pm.
Cash bar + food truck available.

Levitt AMP Berea Music Series
2023-08-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Berea City Park Expansion, 400 N Broadway, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
FREE Concert in the Park
Arts & Crafts Vendors, Food Trucks, Kids Activities
Bring chairs or blankets and stay the whole evening! More info: firstfridayberea.com
Presented by First Friday Berea, Mountain Association & Levitt Foundation with major support from Novelis, Berea Kids Eat, City of Berea & Berea Parks & Recreation.
Dark Moon Hollow brings together a mixture of honky tonk, traditional bluegrass, and both psychadelic and southern rock. The eclectic group can only be described as high energy, no matter the tempo.
Supported by The MacGuffins
Sponsored By: Peg & Awl Public House, Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge, Erica Chambers Photography, HomeGrown HideAways, Dreaming Creek Brewery, Kentucky 811, Accelerating Appalachia, KYMBA Bluegrass, Apollo Pizza, Berea Arts Council, Amy Lewis Paintings, Fox Pest Control, Madison County Public Library, Berea Farmers Market

Levitt AMP Berea Music Series
2023-08-04 18:30 - 21:00 | Berea City Park Expansion, 400 N Broadway, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
FREE Concert in the Park
Arts & Crafts Vendors, Food Trucks, Kids Activities
Bring chairs or blankets and stay the whole evening! More info: firstfridayberea.com
Presented by First Friday Berea, Mountain Association & Levitt Foundation with major support from Novelis, Berea Kids Eat, City of Berea & Berea Parks & Recreation
Magnolia Boulevard: Soul stirring and blues-soaked this Lexington, KY group fuses rock, blues, soul, and jam into new territory.
Supported by: Berea’s own Calvary
Sponsored By: Peg & Awl Public House, Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge, Erica Chambers Photography, HomeGrown HideAways, Dreaming Creek Brewery, Kentucky 811, Accelerating Appalachia, KYMBA Bluegrass, Apollo Pizza, Berea Arts Council, Amy Lewis Paintings, Fox Pest Control, Madison County Public Library, Berea Farmers Market

Songwriters in the Round
2023-08-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Berea Arts Council, 444 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
On first Thursdays, join us at the BAC for “Songwriters in the Round,” an intimate evening featuring 80 minutes of live original music performed by 4 local songwriters/songwriting duos spread across two 40-minute sets, with a brief intermission in between sets.
Featured performers – Colin & Evelyn, Ralph Reeseman, Trish Torline, & Destry West
Admission is free, and there will be beverages for sale. Donations will be gladly accepted to support our performers as well as the mission of the BAC — sharing art for everyone in our community!

Levitt AMP Berea Music Series
2023-08-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Chestnut Street Pavilion, 635 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
FREE Pop-up Concert with Berea Farmers Market
Presented by First Friday Berea, Mountain Association & Levitt Foundation with major support from Novelis, Berea Kids Eat, City of Berea & Berea Parks & Recreation.
Arts & Crafts Vendors, Food, Kids Activities
Bring chairs or blankets and stay the whole evening! More info: firstfridayberea.com
#AMPBerea #MusicMoves
Robinella captivates audiences with a fusion of jazz, R&B, folk and country for an Appalachian soul sound.
Supported By: Hannah Unsalted hails from Northwest Indiana and grew up on the coast of Lake Michigan. Inspired by its coastline and nature surrounding it, her songs tell of lost love, hard times, addiction, and trying to find true happiness in this crazy world.
This concert is presented with special support from Accelerating Appalachia. Learn more about their new program for farmers Building Soil, Building Equity at http://www.acceleratingappalachia.org
Sponsored By: Peg & Awl Public House, Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge, Erica Chambers Photography, HomeGrown HideAways, Dreaming Creek Brewery, Kentucky 811, Accelerating Appalachia, KYMBA Bluegrass, Apollo Pizza, Berea Arts Council, Amy Lewis Paintings, Fox Pest Control, Madison County Public Library, Berea Farmers Market

Mini Gnomes by Julie's Fiber Treasures
2023-07-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Space2B, 106 Estridge Ct, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Learn how to needle felt a mini gnome. All materials supplied with $40 registration fee. Contact feltwithjulie@outlook.com to register.

Berea City Park Creek and Trails Community Cleanup
2023-07-29 10:00 - 14:00
Join the Berea Earth Warriors Trash Team at the Berea City Park for a community cleanup day!
Bring your own drinks and outdoor friendly snacks.
We provide trash bags, gloves, sunscreen, bug repellent and first aid if needed.

Thursday Night Vibe: Night Owl Mixer
2023-07-27 19:00 - 2023-07-28 00:00 | Berea Arts Council, 444 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Calling all night owls of Berea!
Get ready to dive into an extraordinary evening filled with incredible beats mixed by DJ Camryn with Living Sound Delusions Studios, relaxed vibes, and endless fun at our exclusive Night Owl Mixer! Enjoy a laid-back atmosphere with a variety of board games, where you can challenge your friends or make new connections over some friendly competition.
This is the perfect opportunity to unwind, meet like-minded individuals, and create lasting memories in a welcoming environment that celebrates the vibrant spirit of our community. Spread the word and invite your fellow night owls to join us for an evening of pure bliss and connection. Let’s make this Night Owl Mixer the talk of the town!
