NEXT SEVEN DAYS
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3
Stories in the Park 10 a.m. at Library Square in downtown Hutchinson. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy. For more information, call the library at 320-587-2368.
Live music by Sunday Morning Gospel: Shannon Campbell and Austin Willhite will perform at Peace Lutheran Church’s Noon Concert series in the sanctuary, 400 Franklin St. S.W., Hutchinson. Admission is free. Following the concert, guests are welcome to attend a luncheon. The cost is $8. For more information, call the church office at 320-587-3031.
Karaoke 9:30 p.m. at Main Street Sports Bar in downtown Hutchinson.
THURSDAY, AUG. 4
Piano Bar Request Night 5-8 p.m. at Crow River Winery, 14848 State Highway 7 W., Hutchinson. Phil Thompson will play your requests from country favorites to pop hits. Admission is free and the public is welcome. For more, visit crowriverwinery.com.
Car and Bike Night 5:30-8 p.m. weekly through Aug. 25 at the American Legion Post 104 in downtown Litchfield. For more information, call 320-693-9074.
Silver Lake Music in the Park features a meal from 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by Jim’s Brewers from 6:30-8 p.m. in City Park. Rain location is auditorium in downtown Silver Lake.
Thriving Thursdays in Litchfield is not meeting this week due to the Meeker County Fair, 1230 N. Armstrong Ave., Litchfield. For a schedule of events, visit meekerfair.com or email meekerfairinfo@gmail.com.
FRIDAY, AUG. 5
Relay for Life of McLeod County 4 p.m. to midnight at Masonic/West River Park, 1003 Les Kouba Parkway, Hutchinson. Last year, the committee made the decision to shorten the hours of the relay and they’re following that format again this year: 4 p.m.-midnight at Masonic/West River Park in Hutchinson.
Live music by Crimson Edge 8 p.m. at the Muddy Cow, 35 Third Ave. S.E., Hutchinson. For more information, call 320-455-8034.
Live music by Nate Case 8:30 p.m. at River House Kitchen + Drinks, 122 Main St. S., in downtown Hutchinson. Upcoming performers include: Josie Sanken on Aug. 12; and the Shaw Brothers on Aug. 13.
FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, AUG. 5-7
Pola-Czesky Days in Silver Lake. Highlights include live music by Josie Sanken, Shaw Brothers Friday night; Chuck, Jason and Jacob Thiel, Up South Saturday night; and Andy Austin on Sunday. Toilet bowl races are back 7 p.m. Friday. Fireworks at dusk on Saturday. Parade is 1 p.m. Sunday. For a schedule of events, visit tinyurl.com/2p84kr9d.
SATURDAY, AUG. 6
She Ascends Meditative Sunrise Hike at Piepenburg Park. For more information, visit www.hikehoppers.org/she-ascends.html.
Hutchinson Farmers Market is open 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays and 2:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through October at Depot Marketplace, 25 Adams St. S.W. For more information, email marketdesk@hutchinsonfarmersmarket.org.
The local World Breastfeeding Week Celebration is 9:30 a.m.-noon at Rotary Park in Hutchinson. This event features refreshments, door prizes, family activities, vendors, silent auction and more. Admission is free. For more information, visit https://fb.me/e/2gRjE392R.
“Sing 2” is the free family movie at CineMagic Century 9 Theatre, 766 Century Ave. S.W., Hutchinson. Doors and concessions open at 9:30 a.m. followed by the film at 10 a.m. For more information, call 320-849-3051.
Brownton Rod & Gun Club third annual Summer Party features raffles, bean bag tournament, sand volleyball league playoffs, concessions, DJ Karaoke by Jam It Anyway Entertainment 4-10 p.m. followed by fireworks at 10 p.m.
SUNDAY, AUG. 7
Live music by Troy Spooner 3-6 p.m. in the courtyard at Crow River Winery, 14848 State Highway 7 E., Hutchinson. Admission is free. Future performers include: Traveled Ground on Aug. 14; Andy Austin on Aug. 21; and Skarlett Woods on Aug. 28. For more information, visit www.crowriverwinery.com.
MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY, AUG. 8-10
73rd annual Cokato Corn Carnival at Peterson Park. For a schedule of events, visit www.cokatocorncarnival.com.
THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, AUG. 11-13
Hutchinson Youth Theatre Association is producing the musical “Bonnie & Clyde” 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, all performances at the Hutchinson High School Auditorium, 1200 Roberts Road S.W. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
FRIDAY, AUG. 12
Dr. Bob’s Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament 2-10 p.m. at Crow River Golf Club, 915 Colorado St. S.W. For more information or to register, visit www.hegrenes.org.
Bait & Hook in Cokato is hosting its annual Parking Lot Party with live music by Cowboys in Sneakers. For more information, call 320-286-4628.
FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, AUG. 12-14
113th annual Gopher Campfire Club Outing on Lake Byron, seven miles north of Hutchinson on County Road 7. For a schedule of events, visit tinyurl.com/2pvhpwt7.
SATURDAY, AUG. 13
Deadline to apply for McLeod County Sings. Performances are from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the McLeod County Fairgrounds, 840 Century Ave. S.W., Hutchinson. For more information and application, visit www.hutchinsonarts.org.
The 15th annual Garlic Festival is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the McLeod County Fairgrounds, 840 Century Ave. S.W., Hutchinson. Admission is adults: $10 and free for children age 12 or younger. The Minnesota Garlic Festival is an educational and fundraising project of Sustainable Farming Association’s Crow River Chapter. All proceeds go to furthering its mission. For more information, visit www.mngarlicfest.com.
Bobbing Bobber Brewing Co. Community Block Party, 900 State Highway 15, Hutchinson. The fun starts and noon to 8 p.m. This event features inflatables for kids, mini food truck fair and live music 1-4 p.m. by South Grade.
Live music by the Shaw Brothers at River House Kitchen + Drinks, 122 Main St. S., in downtown Hutchinson.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY,
AUG. 13-14
The two-day Heatwole Threshing Show, 15498 Walden Ave., Hutchinson, will feature industrial tractors and construction equipment. Gates open at 8 a.m. each day. Admission is free. For more information, call Corey Henke at 320-587-9143.
MONDAY, AUG. 15
Southwest Initiative Foundation Summer Gathering 4-6 p.m. at the Lazy Loon Brewing Co., 610 13th St. E., Glencoe. This event is free and open to the public. Invite your friends to connect and learn about Southwest Initiative Foundation and their local work, too. Regis-tration is requested for planning: tinyurl.com/5ym8kv9m.
THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, AUG. 18-21
150th anniversary of the McLeod County Fair. For a schedule of events, visit mcleodcountyfair.com or call the fair office at 320-587-2499.
— Have an event for the A&E Calendar? Local entertainment-related events are welcome and published free of charge once. Email information to Kay Johnson at johnson@hutchinsonleader.com or call her at 320-753-3541.
