There are a number of cultural events, in and around downtown, starting on Wednesday.  Why not change your pace in mid-week by enjoying one or more of these events?

Wednesday, July 7th, Noontime Organ Recital with Richard Collman and Elinor Niemisto, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., United Methodist Church, Books and Stars with the New Riverside Ramblers, 7 p.m., Odd Fellows’ Park, Summer Film Series: Encounter Point, 7 p.m., Just Food Co-op, and Jeff Litman, 7 p.m.,  Goodbye Blue Monday Coffeehouse.

Thursday, July 8th, the final Northfield Community Band Concert of the season, 7 p.m., Bridge Square, Mark Mraz, 8 to 11 p.m., Tavern Lounge, and Karaoke at Froggy Bottoms.

Friday, July 9th, New Moon Trio, 5 to 8 p.m., Contented Cow, Tim Freeland, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Butler’s Steak & Ale, Area 51, 8 p.m., Contented Cow, Lonesome Dan Kase, 8 to 11 p.m., Tavern Lounge, and D J Music at the Rueb’N’Stein.

Saturday, July 10th, Bike Trail Celebration, 9:30 a.m., at the north end of Riverside Park, Free Tours, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Northfield Historical Society, Luke Redfield, 5 to 8 p.m., Contented Cow, Wendy Russell, 6 p.m., Butler’s Steak & Ale, Multe, 7:30 p.m., Northfield Carnegie Library, Norwegian Cowboy, 8 to 11 p.m., Tavern Lounge, Chance Meeting, 8 to 11 p.m., Contented Cow, and D J Music at the Rueb’N’Stein.

Sunday, July 11th, Politics and a Pint, 6 p.m., Northern Roots Session, 7 p.m., Quiz Night, 8 p.m., all at the Contented Cow.