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Each week we share what’s going on in the greater Cookeville area so you and your family can get connected to everything our community has to offer.

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Third Thursdays in the Park Concert Series: Tennessee Fiddle Ensemble
Thursday, June 20th | 7:30 pm | FREE
Dogwood Performance Pavilion, 30 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN, 38501

Enjoy a free concert from the Tennessee Fiddle Ensemble.

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Cookeville Theatre Company: Fiddler on the Roof
Thursday-Saturday, June 20th-22nd | 7:30 pm | $15-$20
Cookeville Performing Arts Center, 10 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

See a classic musical set in Imperial Russia around 1905. It follows the story of Tevye, a milkman in the village of Anatevka, and his three older daughters. Tevye attempts to maintain his Jewish religious and cultural traditions as outside influences encroach upon his family's lives.

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South Africa Food Around the World Dinner
Friday, June 21st | 6 pm | $55
Jamie’s Eats and Sweets, 50 W Broad St, Cookeville, TN, 38501

Indulge in a four-course South African dinner as Jamie of Jamie’s Eats and Sweets shares stories of her missions to Lesotho and Swaziland.

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After Dark Movies in the Park: Paw Patrol The Mighty Movie
Friday, June 21st | 7:30 pm | FREE
Dogwood Performance Pavilion, 30 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN, 38501

Bring your family and lawn chairs for a movie at the park! The movie will start as soon as it is dark, and concession stands will be open. Rated PG.

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Monterey Farmer’s Market June Event
Saturday, June 22nd | 8 am-2 pm | FREE
Monterey Farmer’s Market, 201 South Holly St, Monterey, TN, 38574

This June Market event will have seminars, local vendors, bluegrass music, and food. There will also be a drawing for a $100 gift card to the Monterey Farmer’s Co-op and a $25 gift card to Hello Market Blessings.

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Algood’s Summer Family Fun Day
Saturday, June 22nd | 9 am-6 pm | FREE
Algood City Park, 461 W Main St, Cookeville, TN 38506

Visit the Algood City Park for vendors, food, music, kids activities, a cornhole tournament, goat cuddling, and more!

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4th Annual Redstock Festival
Saturday, June 22nd | 11 am-11 pm | FREE
Red Silo Brewing Company, 118 W 1st St, Cookeville, TN, 38501

Bring your family for a day full of music, food, local vendors, and games! Enjoy music from Kinfolk, Eye Candy Sours, Kouzin, Ross King, and Rapture. Free parking is available at the Leslie Town Center.

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Spy Obstacle Course
Tuesday, June 18th | 11 am-12 pm | FREE
Putnam County Library, 50 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

For ages 5-12, see if you have what it takes to make it through the obstacle course.

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Music at the Library: Jacob Starker on the Scottish Smallpipes
Tuesday, June 18th | 2-3 pm | FREE
Putnam County Library, 50 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

TTU music student Jacob Starker will be at the library sharing his talent on the Scottish smallpipes.

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Forensics Camp
Thursday, June 20th | 10-11 am | FREE
Putnam County Library, 50 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

For ages 8-12, come and solve a mystery through forensic activities! Parents must be present.

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Ready, Play, Grow
Friday, June 21st | 10-11 am | FREE
Putnam County Library, 50 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

For ages 0-3, come for a story and intentional play.

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Movie: Wish
Friday, June 21st | 1-3 pm | FREE
Putnam County Library, 50 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

Rated PG, Wish is the story of Asha who makes a powerful wish that gets answered by Star. With Star’s help, Asha attempts to save her kingdom from King Magnifico. Popcorn provided!

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LIVE MUSIC

The Restless Duo
Saturday, June 22nd | 5-8 pm | FREE
Trackside, 172 W Broad St, Cookeville, TN, 38501

Sister duo Rachal and Emily Schmieder are Nashville-based musicians who are currently recording an EP. You’ll hear singer-songwriter pop-influenced melodies about love, sisterhood, and coming of age.

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