BEREA, Ky. — Berea’s winter calendar has no shortage of ways to get out of the house, but some nights do double duty—fun for you, and meaningful for the town.
One of the biggest is coming up on Saturday, Feb. 21: the Berea Arts Council is bringing back “A Chili Night Out,” a benefit concert and dinner at Churchill’s. The Arts Council describes the evening as a cozy community fundraiser featuring live music by MudPi and a hearty chili dinner catered by Honeysuckle, with proceeds supporting the Arts Council’s work and programming in Berea.
🎟️ More Than “Just a Dinner”
The Berea Arts Council is framing this as one of those “bring a friend and stay awhile” events—good food, live music, and a chance to support the kind of arts activity that quietly shapes the town’s identity year-round.
The setting fits the tone. Churchill’s describes itself as a respectfully restored historic property and notes it is part of the National Register of Historic Places, giving the night a built-in “special occasion” feel without needing formalwear.
📅 What to Know Before You Go
Berea Tourism’s event listing posts the start time at 6:00 p.m. on Feb. 21.
Tickets are listed online through the event’s ticket page, and the Arts Council has also promoted purchasing tickets online (with some posts noting ticket availability during gallery open hours).
If you’re the kind of person who waits until the last minute, this is one worth booking early—fundraisers like this can tighten up quickly once local groups decide to make it their winter get-together.
🎨 Make It a February Arts Month
If you’re building a “do something local” February, Berea has another easy night-out option right after: The Spotlight Playhouse has “Finally” A Broadway Revue scheduled for Feb. 20–28, 2026.
IF YOU GO
What: A Chili Night Out (Benefit Concert & Dinner)
Host: Berea Arts Council
When: Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 (listed start time: 6:00 p.m.)
Where: Churchill’s (Berea)
Music: MudPi
Dinner: Catered by Honeysuckle
Tickets: Available online via the event ticket page