Community Calendar

Aug. 15—Sierra Marling & Brett Arthur

Tuesday, August 15

Coffee with a Cop Cracker Barrel of Berea, KY — 8:00 — 9:30 a.m. This event is hosted by the Berea Police Department as an opportunity for citizens to meet and engage with Police officers. There is no agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhoods.

Berea Quilters Madison County Library: Berea — 1:00 — 3:00 p.m.

Tasty Tuesday Irvine Mcdowell Park — 5:00 — 8:00 p.m.

ESL Class Madison County Library: Richmond — 5:30 — 7:30 p.m. Madison County Adult Education is happy to offer free English as a Second Language classes for those who want to improve their reading, speaking, and written English language skills.

Pre-Game Con Mocktails Madison County Library: Berea — 6:00 — 8:00 p.m. Supplies are limited, Registration is required. Each registrant will receive one drinking glass with a bamboo lid and an adhesive vinyl sticker to apply to the glass.

Tuesday Open Mic Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge — 6:00 — 10:00 p.m. Signups begin at 6 p.m. Open Mic starts at 6:30 p.m. Cash bar + food truck available.

Wednesday, August 16

Woodcarver Wednesday Berea Welcome Center — 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Wine Down Wednesday Historic Boone Tavern Hotel and Restaurant — 5:00 — 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 17

Richmond Housing Authority Board Meeting Richmond, KY — 10:00 am{/span}

14th Annual Berea Celtic Fest and Gathering Berea, KY — Varies Berea Celtic Festival is a gathering of wonderful and talented musicians, singers and others who are interested in authentic, traditional grassroots Celtic music. There will be concerts, dance, lectures, theater, workshops, and presentations. Program Draft Available at: berea-celtic.com

Nature R&R at the Pinnacles Berea College Forestry Outreach Center — 5:30 p.m.

ESL Class Madison County Library: Richmond — 5:30 — 7:30 p.m. Madison County Adult Education is happy to offer free English as a Second Language classes for those who want to improve their reading, speaking, and written English language skills.

Journaling Club Madison County Library: Berea — 6:00 — 7:00 p.m.

FREE Yoga at the Point Chenault Vineyards — 6:00 — 7:00 p.m.

Pre-Game Con Mocktails Madison County Library: Richmond — 6:00 — 8:00 p.m. Supplies are limited, Registration is required. Each registrant will receive one drinking glass with a bamboo lid and an adhesive vinyl sticker to apply to the glass.

Jammin' on the Porch Russel Acton Folk Center — 7:00 — 9:00 p.m.

Mystery at Monarch Manor Auditions The Spotlight Playhouse — 7:30 p.m.

Friday, August 18

14th Annual Berea Celtic Fest and Gathering Berea, KY — Varies Berea Celtic Festival is a gathering of wonderful and talented musicians, singers and others who are interested in authentic, traditional grassroots Celtic music. There will be concerts, dance, lectures, theater, workshops, and presentations. Program Draft Available at: berea-celtic.com

Free GED Math Class Madison County Library: Richmond — 9:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.

Free GED Classes Madison County Library: Berea — 1:00 — 5:00 p.m.

First Friday Berea 400 N. Broadway — 6:30 — 9:00

Levitt Amp Bere Music Series: Larry & Joe Berea City Park Expansion — 6:30 — 9:00 p.m. Larry & Joe is a fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk music on the harp, banjo, cuatro, fiddle, guitar, and maracas (and whatever else they throw in the van.) In addition to the public performance, we will also be including a community bilingual sing-along and songwriting workshop.

Friday Night Open Gym Tumble Shine Athletics — 7:00 — 9:00 p.m.

Friday Night Magic Bad Wolf Gaming — 7:00 — 10:00 p.m. Our Friday Night Magic event is the best way to get into constructed Magic The Gathering! Starting at 7 PM we will have at least 3 rounds of Standard Format Magic with booster packs given as prizes for each round a player wins! $6 entry fee.

Saturday, August 19

14th Annual Berea Celtic Fest and Gathering Berea, KY — Varies Berea Celtic Festival is a gathering of wonderful and talented musicians, singers and others who are interested in authentic, traditional grassroots Celtic music. There will be concerts, dance, lectures, theater, workshops, and presentations. Program Draft Available at: berea-celtic.com

MCPL GameCon 2023 Madison County Library: Richmond — All Day

Pinnacle Pediatric Dentistry's First Birthday Party Pinnacle Pediatric Dentistry — 11:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. All are invited to celebrate our first birthday, and a whole year of getting to serve Berea and Madison County. This day is a chance for us to show our community the same love and support you've shown us. There will be giveaways, bounce houses, free BBQ, free Kona Ice truck, and more!

Berea Writers Circle Madison County Library: Berea — 1:30 — 3:00 p.m. Each meeting features a program to foster good writing. The BWC welcomes all types of writers—novelists, poets, journalists, freelancers, short story writers, playwrights, bloggers, and any others. Whether published, self-published, or unpublished, we all look to grow and refine our craft.

As part of that process, the BWC also coordinates critique groups to meet regularly and provide feedback for writers ready to share their work.

Pops at the Park 2023: Made in the 80's White Hall Historic Site, Richmond — 5:00 p.m.

Levitt Amp Bere Music Series: Desmond Jones Berea City Park Expansion — 6:30 — 9:00 p.m. Desmond Jones is a five-piece American rock band from Michigan, centered around melodic guitar riffs, funky bass lines, groovy drum beats, and a big ole' pile of saxophone.

Sunday, August 20

14th Annual Berea Celtic Fest and Gathering Berea, KY — Varies Berea Celtic Festival is a gathering of wonderful and talented musicians, singers and others who are interested in authentic, traditional grassroots Celtic music. There will be concerts, dance, lectures, theater, workshops, and presentations. Program Draft Available at: berea-celtic.com

John Sherman and Randy Clepper Live Performance Madison County Library: Richmond — 2:00 — 3:00 p.m. John Sherman and Randy Clepper are two acclaimed performers of Irish traditional music from central Ohio.

Monday, August 21

Preschool Story Time Madison County Library: Berea — 10:00 — 11:00 a.m.

Toddler Time Madison County Library: Richmond — 10:00 — 11:00 a.m.

Early Crafternoon: Wooden Bookmarks Madison County Library: Berea — 1:00 — 2:00 p.m.

Crafternoon: Wooden Bookmarks Madison County Library: Berea & Richmond — 4:00 — 5:00 p.m.

Free GED Classes Madison County Library: Richmond — 5:00 — 7:30 p.m.

Mindful on Monday Yoga Madison County Library: Richmond — 5:30 — 6:30 p.m.

Nifty Needlers Madison County Library: Richmond — 5:30 — 7:30 p.m.

Boba and Budgeting Madison County Library: Berea — 6:00 — 7:00 p.m.

Monday Live Team Trivia Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge — 7:00 — 9:00 p.m. Free to play. The top two teams win prizes. Cash bar + food truck available.