Berea Tourism

FreeSkool: Herbs to Support the Nervous System, Stress, & Resilience
2026-02-22 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | HomeGrown HideAways, 500 Floyd Branch Road, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join clinical herbalist, Lauren Kallmeyer of Resilient Roots, as she discusses herbs to support the nervous system, stress, & resilience.

Clinical herbalist, Lauren Kallmeyer of Resilient Roots, will offer an overview and discussion of herbs that can help support the nervous system, decrease stress, and increase resilience when times are tough. Participants will get to enjoy drinking herbal teas during the class and will have the option to purchase some of Lauren’s herbal products which she grows and processes right here in Madison county. (Class is free – no purchases are required, but if you have the means, please consider a financial contribution to support Lauren’s work).
Limited to 20 participants so please register. Recommended for 13 and older. Please note that this event takes place up a flight of stairs. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Berea College Planetarium Shows: Unseen Universe
2026-02-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Margaret A. Cargill (MAC) Natural Sciences and Health Building, 271 N Main St., Berea, KY, 40403
For millions of years, our view of the heavens has been limited by our eyes, allowing us to only see a narrow band of electromagnetic radiation we call visible light. For the first time ever, in the greatest breakthrough since the invention of the telescope, we now have the technology to capture the Universe over an amazing width of the spectrum and beyond. We can even interlink telescopes around the world to capture data on a global scale. Made in association with ESO and the Houston Museum of Natural Science, Unseen Universe provides a stunning visual treat as we explore the latest splendors of the heavens with a stirring score performed by the Utah Film Orchestra. It is an uplifting look at the new era of astronomy and what has yet to come. Unseen Universe makes what was once thought to be unseeable, seeable.

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.

Finally: A Broadway Revue
2026-02-22 16:00 - 18:15, 2026-02-27 20:00 - 22:15, 2026-02-28 20:00 - 22:15 | Spotlight Playhouse, 214 Richmond Road North, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
“Finally” A Broadway Revue Presented by The Bluegrass Players
ABOUT THE SHOW:The beloved tradition returns! “Finally” A Broadway Revue is back by popular demand, bringing you an enchanting evening of musical theater magic. Join our talented Spotlight Players as they fulfill their Broadway dreams by performing songs from their most cherished musicals—the shows they’ve always wanted to perform but never had the chance!
From show-stopping solos to powerful ensemble numbers, this revue showcases the incredible range and passion of our performers as they finally get their moment in the spotlight with the Broadway songs closest to their hearts. Directed by veteran Spotlight Player and Morehead State University Theater Graduate Kyrsten Daugherty, this evening of musical storytelling celebrates the joy, emotion, and artistry that make Broadway unforgettable. Whether it’s a classic golden age number or a contemporary showstopper, every song is performed with love and dedication!
TARGET AUDIENCE:Perfect for musical theater lovers, Broadway fans, and anyone who appreciates the magic of live performance and heartfelt storytelling through song!

Monday Live Team Trivia
2026-02-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-09 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
2026-02-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-11 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!

In Harmony - Louisville Orchestra String Quartet
2026-02-25 14:30 | Berea Arts Council, 444 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join us for an extraordinary afternoon of music as the Berea Arts Council welcomes a string quintet from the world-renowned Louisville Orchestra!
This performance is a special stop on the orchestra’s “In Harmony” tour, a statewide initiative bringing high-quality classical music to communities across Kentucky. Whether you are a lifelong classical fan or a newcomer to the genre, this intimate performance offers a unique opportunity to hear world-class musicians in the heart of our community.
And be sure to join us that same evening for a FREE full orchestra concert at Madison Southern High School! Details and tickets available at louisvilleorchestra.org/inharmonytour
A heartfelt thank you to the Kentucky General Assembly and the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet for making these enriching performances possible!
Event Details
When: Wednesday, February 25thTime: 2:30 PMWhere: Berea Arts CouncilAdmission: Free to the Public

Doris After Dark
2026-02-25 17:00 - 20:30 | Doris Ulmann Galleries, 101 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40404, United States
Join us for a new monthly late-night programming series at the Doris Ulmann Galleries that brings creativity and community together in fun new ways! The February event lineup starts at 5:00pm with a gallery talk hosted by Director and Curator, Dr. Kelsey Frady Malone, highlighting Our Land, a painting by African-American artist Charles W. White that is on loan to the Doris Ulmann Galleries for the 2025-2026 academic year.
The talk will be followed by a portrait painting workshop at 7:00 inspired by White’s painting. Workshop participants will explore how visual elements and stylistic choices can communicate a subject’s values and character (such as strength, resilience, power, tenderness, and empathy) and then practice those skills by creating their own self-portrait with intention and agency – showcasing the facets of themselves that they value the most. Pizza will be served between the gallery talk and the workshop, so you can plan to hang at the Galleries all night!
No art expertise is required; all workshop supplies are provided. Space is limited in the workshop, so advanced registration is required. Email malonek2@berea.edu to reserve your spot. These events are free and open to the public and guests of all ages. Doris After Dark is made possible in part by grant funding provided by The Art Bridges Foundation.

Jammin’ on the Porch
2026-02-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-05 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: Life a Cosmic Story
2026-02-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Margaret A. Cargill (MAC) Natural Sciences and Health Building, 271 N Main St., Berea, KY, 40403

Forest Meditations
2026-02-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-07 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.

Berea Farmers Market
2026-02-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Chestnut Street Pavilion, 635 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join us this Saturday, February 28 at Berea Farmers Market!

Stop by to stock up on fresh winter produce, locally baked breads, sweet treats, house plants, and handcrafted goods from your favorite local vendors. Every purchase helps support small farms and makers right here in our community.

Bring a friend, bring your market bag, and come see what’s in season!

iNaturalist I.D.-a-thon
2026-02-28 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.

Group Hike at the Pinnacles
2026-02-28 13:00 - 15:30 | Berea College Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Road, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Have you explored all of the Berea College Forest? Maybe you have but you’d like to learn more while you do?

Join us for a group hike every Saturday to experience the wonders the forest has to offer.

Please bring water and wear appropriate clothing for hiking. The destination will be decided by the group. All trails have uneven terrain and have at least moderate elevation gain.

Meet at the Forestry Outreach Center. Check out maps and trail information here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/the-pinnacles

Thawin' Out Art Variety Show
2026-02-28 18:30 - 21:30 | Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge, 440 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Cynthia Steyn, Aphelion Feel, Volley of Lili’s, Cristoff Leverette
$10 Tickets.Doors at 5:30pm. Show at 6:30pm.

Berea Runners Spring Gear
2026-03-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Just Love Coffee Cafe, 636 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Bring your lightly used running items (shoes, clothes, watches, etc) that you don’t need anymore and trade for some new-to-you gear!!
This is a free event and you don’t have to bring gear to trade – stop by and see if you might find something you need!
Please bring all items you’d like to add to swap table at 11 AM. Just Love Coffee has graciously offered to host us in their back meeting room, so drop your items, then grab a coffee or some lunch and we’ll start trading at 11:15! ✨
The first race of the Berea race season is also on March 1st – so if you’re running the Catch the Leprechaun 5k at 9 AM plan to stop in at Just Love Coffee after the race
Hope to see you there!

The Taming of the Shrew
2026-03-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Spotlight Playhouse, 214 Richmond Road North, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Experience Shakespeare’s classic comedy reimagined by the talented students of Spotlight Acting School! The Taming of the Shrew is a lively tale of wit, disguise, and unexpected romance. When the strong-willed Katherina meets her match in the clever and determined Petruchio, sparks fly and hilarity ensues. With sharp dialogue, colorful characters, and a whirlwind of mistaken identities, this timeless play explores the battle of the sexes and the search for true connection.
Join us for an entertaining journey into the world of Shakespeare, brought to life by our dedicated teen performers. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the Bard or discovering his work for the first time, this production promises laughs, surprises, and memorable moments on stage.
Don’t miss The Taming of the Shrew with Spotlight Acting School’s talented 14–18 age group!

Al Scorch | Casey Campbell
2026-03-06 19:00 | Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge, 440 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Al Scorch is a Chicago singer-songwriter, banjo player, and storyteller whose music collides old-time string band, punk, folk, and soulful balladry into something unmistakably his own — part revival tent preacher, part DIY road warrior. With a booming voice and blistering clawhammer banjo technique, he brings heartfelt, poetically political songs to stages across the country, and has released records on Chicago’s beloved roots label Bloodshot Records. NPR’s All Songs Considered once called him “a composite sketch of all my favorite Midwestern drinking buddies” — which is about as perfect a description as you’re going to get..
Casey Campbell — known as “The Deacon” — is a drummer, vocalist, and co-founding member of the Cincinnati-based Americana outfit Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle, a group celebrated for blending gospel, country blues, folk, and traditional American music into something entirely their own. An Alabama native with a deep gospel-vocal sensibility, Campbell has helped build the Hustle into a beloved regional act, sharing stages with Tyler Childers, Steep Canyon Rangers, and Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, and even landing recurring roles in Tyler Childers’ music videos. Tonight he brings that same soulful storytelling to the stage solo — music that, in his own words, “accompanies the story” and connects us all.
$10 Tickets.7pm Doors. 7:30 Music

Berea Farmers Market
2026-03-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Chestnut Street Pavilion, 635 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join us every Saturday at Berea Farmers Market!

Stop by to stock up on fresh winter produce, locally baked breads, sweet treats, house plants, and handcrafted goods from your favorite local vendors. Every purchase helps support small farms and makers right here in our community.

Bring a friend, bring your market bag, and come see what’s in season!

FreeSkool: DIY Energy Efficiency Workshop
2026-03-08 14:00 - 16:00 | HomeGrown HideAways, 500 Floyd Branch Road, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Skyrocketing electric bills? This conversation is for YOU!
Whether you’re a homeowner, farm, nonprofit, or small business, skyrocketing energy costs are affecting everyone these days. Chris Woolery, Energy Projects Coordinator and Josh Bills, Senior Energy Analyst, both at Mountain Association, will lead a community conversation about different ways to lower your utility bills. Learn how to do your own DIY efficiency projects, whether solar might work for you, what to look for when hiring a contractor, and where utility programs and other incentives are available to help.
There will be a discussion with time for Q&A. After class, if the weather is cooperative, attendees can also take an outside tour of the solar systems and EV charging station located on the farm (please dress for the outdoors, including mudboots, if you’d like to participate).
Class is FREE, but limited to 20 participants so please register. Recommended for 13 and older.
If you have registered and can no longer attend, PLEASE CANCEL your registration so that someone else may take your place.
Please note that this event takes place up a flight of stairs. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
About Chris:
Chris Woolery joined Mountain Association’s Energy Team in 2011 after two decades as an ENERGY STAR® builder and energy services contractor. Over his career, Chris has helped deliver residential energy efficiency upgrades to more than 800 households. Chris manages the How$martKY™ program, which partners with rural electric cooperatives to install residential energy improvements paid directly from their energy savings. His work also focuses on equitable energy policy and clean energy workforce development.
About Josh:
Josh Bills, a Certified Energy Manager, has worked with the Mountain Association since 2008 to develop and coordinate energy assessments and pursue emerging energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities for commercial enterprises across Central Appalachia. He advocates for commercial businesses and organizations to always first lower their electricity demand through smarter usage and low-investment energy efficiency measures; then works diligently with people to help them combine available grant funds, rebates and financing to cover larger investments in efficiency and solar systems designed to optimize energy production.

Tuesday Open Mic
2026-03-10 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
