Novel hosts a special storytime featuring “The Cows Go Moo!” author Jim Pepitas Thursday, July 12, at 11 a.m. at the bookstore, 387 Perkins Road Extended. Kids and families will enjoy a morning of singing, dancing, stories and fun, followed by a book signing. Visit novelmemphis.com.

The Collierville Chamber of Commerce and Collierville Emerging Leaders Link (CELL) host Brews & Q Thursday, July 12, from 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at the Quonset, 178 S. Center St. Start the evening with brews and barbecue, then head to the Collierville Town Square to hear local band Seeing Red play the Collierville Summer Concert Series. Tickets are $25. Visit colliervillechamber.com.

Memphis Heritage Inc. hosts a Preservation Posse: After Hours tour of the Frayser Bauhaus on Thursday, July 12, at 6:30 p.m. (doors and bar open 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.) at 3590 Thomas St. Stop by for a drink and barbecue, then learn about the restoration project from the experts making it happen. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Visit memphisheritage.org/ppah for details.

Tennessee Small Business Development Center will present an introductory course titled “Small Business Start-Up” Thursday, July 12, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave. The session helps aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead a company and evaluate market potential for their products/services. Cost is free; registration required. Visit tsbdc.org/training for details.

Memphis Botanic Garden hosts 30 Thursdays: Cocktails and Canvases July 12, at 6 p.m. at 750 Cherry Road. The Plein Air (outdoor) painting class takes place the second Thursday of each month during 30 Thursdays and uses one of MBG’s 31 gardens as a background. Bring your own beverage and painting supplies. Free with garden admission. Visit memphisbotanicgarden.com/30thursdays for details.

The Young Actors Guild Performing Arts Summer Camp presents “Disney’s The Jungle Book” Thursday, July 12, at 7 p.m. at Buckman Performing Arts Center, 60 Perkins Road Extended. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. They can be purchased at YAG’s summer camp site, 3150 Ridgeway Road, or by calling 901-240-2103.

POTS@TheWorks presents the world premiere of “CRIB” Friday, July 13, through July 29 at TheatreWorks, 2085 Monroe Ave. Visit playhouseonthesquare.org for times and tickets.