Featured events coming up in the Lima region

Beer Barrel Patio Entertainment

6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday

Check out some free live music at Beer Barrel, 2755 Harding Highway. Wednesday’s entertainment will be provided by Prudence. Live shows will be held every Wednesday at Beer Barrel through Aug. 30.

Thursdays at the Rex

5 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday

Head to downtown Ottawa for some great food and live music at Thursdays at the Rex at the Rex Pavilion, 100 E. Main St., Ottawa.

Plenty of food trucks will be on hand, along with live music and a farmer’s market, so there will be something for everyone in downtown Ottawa.

Almost Famous Open Mic Night

8 to 10 p.m. Thursday

Calling all singers, rappers, poets, comedians and everyone in between! Come share your talent at Thursday’s Open Mic Night at the Ohio Theatre, 122 W. North St., Lima. Participants can sign up for a time slot at ohiotheatrelima.com. There is no cover charge to attend the event.

Al Best Band at Lincoln Park

7 to 9 p.m. Friday

Enjoy the sweet sounds of yesteryear while dancing the evening away from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Lincoln Park on East Elm Street in Lima. Music will be provided by the Al Best Band.

Sunday Concert in the Park

7 p.m. Sunday

Enjoy some free music at the Concert in the Park series at Faurot Park. Starting at 7 p.m. Sunday, this week’s entertainment will be provided by Waiting on Waves. Be sure to bring your own lawn chairs and snacks as you enjoy your time at the park Sunday evening.

OTHER EVENTS

Teen Craft Hour: 2 p.m. Thursday, Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St., Bluffton.

• ‘The Pilgrim’s Progress:’ 7 p.m. Thursday, Calvary Bible Church, 3180 W. Elm St., Lima.

Stars and Stripes Forever: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Town Square Park, Town Square, Lima.

Hallelujah Saints Band Patriotic Concert: 7 p.m. Friday, Westside United Methodist Church, 604 Gloria Ave., Lima.

Lima Astronomical Society Summer Viewing Program: 8 p.m. Friday, Schoonover Observatory, 670 N. Jefferson St., Lima.

Farmers’ Market: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Auglaize County Courthouse, 201 S. Willipie St., Wapakoneta.

Christ Unlimited in Concert: 11 a.m. Sunday, Auglaize Free United Baptist, 11890 state Route 309, Harrod.

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