Community Calendar

By Staff | Aug 9, 2023

9. Aug.

Train, with Better Than Ezra: Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Visit www.fortwayneparks.org for ticket information.

Damon Mitchell in concert: Indian Trails Park, shares entrance road with Jorgensen Family YMCA, 10313 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne. 7-9 p.m. Free. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Aboite Township Fire Department sells hot dogs and refreshments. Concerts on the Green are sponsored by the Aboite Township Trustee’s Office.

10. Aug.

Northeast Indiana Steam and Gas Show: The LaGrange County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1030 E 075 N, LaGrange. Opens at 9 a.m. Admission is $5 for ages 12 and older; free for younger than 12. The 41st installment of the festival featuring farm equipment will have a special feature of Case-branded tractors.

11. Aug.

Northeast Indiana Steam and Gas Show: The LaGrange County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1030 E 075 N, LaGrange. Opens at 9 a.m. Parade at 5 p.m. Admission is $5 for ages 12 and older; free for younger than 12. The 41st installment of the festival featuring farm equipment will have a special feature of Case-branded tractors.

Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor fish and tenderloin dinners: Park Edelweiss, 3355 Elmhurst Drive, Fort Wayne. 4:30-7 p.m. Adults $13, children $6. Full-service bar available with German and domestic beer, wine and other beverages and soft drinks also available as well as carry-out. For more information, call Patti Knox at 260-444-3634.

Food Truck Friday: Woodburn Community Park, Overmeyer Street. 5-8 p.m. For details, visit Woodburn Foodtruck on Facebook.

12. Aug.

Bloom Fest: Riverside Gardens Park in Leo-Cedarville. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. In addition to art merchandise, there will also be live music, food trucks, and activities for kids. Parking is $5. To learn more, go to www.bloomfest.org.

Northeast Indiana Steam and Gas Show: The LaGrange County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1030 E 075 N, LaGrange. Opens at 9 a.m. with a tractor pull. Parade at 5 p.m. Admission is $5 for ages 12 and older; free for younger than 12. The 41st installment of the festival featuring farm equipment will have a special feature of Case-branded tractors.

Pie Baking Contest: In the back of the Huntertown Fire Department. Pie drop-off is 1-2 p.m. followed by judging 2-3 p.m. All pies will be auctioned at 3 p.m., or after the car show award, with proceeds going to the festival.

Allen County Marketplace: Pathway Community Church, 1010 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Food and crafts vendors, fresh produce, food trucks, music and more.

Sports card show: Allen County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, 2726 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission and parking. Over 100 tables of opportunities to buy, sell and trade. For vendor information email gregashleymayne@icloud.com.

13. Aug.

Singles Dance and Potluck: American Legion Post 47, 601 Reed Road, Fort Wayne. 6 p.m. For more, see www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064256521987.

Liberty Cruisers cruise-in: Liberty Diner, 2929 Goshen Road at Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. 5-7:30 p.m. Bring your new project or updated ride, or stop by to see others’ cars. Get details at https://www.libertycruisers.com.

14. Aug.

Food Truck Mondays: Impact Center, 3420 E. Paulding Road, Fort Wayne. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Superhero First Responder Night featuring police cars, medical field tables and fire trucks along with the food, music and fun.

16. Aug.

MG5 in concert: Indian Trails Park, shares entrance road with Jorgensen Family YMCA, 10313 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne. 7-9 p.m. Free. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Aboite Township Fire Department sells hot dogs and refreshments. Concerts on the Green are sponsored by the Aboite Township Trustee’s Office.

17. Aug.

46th Annual Maumee Valley Antique Steam & Gas Engine Show: Jefferson Township Park, 1720 S. Webster Road, New Haven. 9 a.m.-dusk. Highlights International Harvester tractors, gas engines, and garden tractors, with a special feature on the Fort Wayne-built Scout. Steamed sweet corn and diverse dinners available, along with free hayrides, tractor pulls, live entertainment, and a spark show. Entry: adults $5 daily or $10 for four days, under 12 free. See www.maumeevalley.org for more information or contact President Tony Herman at 260-414-9489.

18. Aug.

Exile live: Monroeville Town Park, 421 Monroe St., Monroeville. Special guest Mismatched takes the stage at 6:30 p.m. with Exile to follow immediately. Gates open at 5 p.m. Presented by St. Rose Summerfest, a fundraiser for St. Rose of Lima School. Get tickets in advance for $40 or $50 VIP at https://www.strosesummerconcert.org, or get tickets day of show for $55. Concert ticket doubles as parking pass. This event is rain or shine; no refunds.

19. Aug.

20. Aug.

Fort Wayne Hobby and Collectibles Show: Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Over 100 tables with Marvel and DC toys, vintage toys, card games and more.

22. Aug.

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne. 8 p.m. Visit www.fortwayneparks.org for ticket information.

23. Aug.

Greg Bender in concert: Indian Trails Park, shares entrance road with Jorgensen Family YMCA, 10313 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne. 7-9 p.m. Free. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Aboite Township Fire Department sells hot dogs and refreshments. Concerts on the Green are sponsored by the Aboite Township Trustee’s Office.

26. Aug.

Taste of the Arts: Arts Campus Fort Wayne, The Landing, and Promenade Park. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Enjoy more than 80 live performances of music, theater, dance, and comedy across 12 stages, indoors and outdoors. See a full list of performers and schedule at https://artsunited.org/taste/performances.

28. Aug.

Registration deadline for 10th Annual Elsie Rossman Memorial Golf Outing. Event is scheduled for Sept. 28 at Autumn Ridge Golf Course, 11420 Auburn Road, Fort Wayne. Cost: Individual golfer, $85; team, $340. Includes lunch. Tee off at noon. Supports Worship Anew ministries. For questions, call 260-471-5683 or send email to info@worshipanew.org.

30. Aug.

Classic Distress in concert: Indian Trails Park, shares entrance road with Jorgensen Family YMCA, 10313 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne. 7-9 p.m. Free. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Aboite Township Fire Department sells hot dogs and refreshments. Concerts on the Green are sponsored by the Aboite Township Trustee’s Office.

2. Sept.

Book club: Harlan United Methodist Church, 16434 SR 37, Harlan. 10 a.m.-noonish. Always open to new members. Email Pastor Catherine Koziatek at catkozia8971@gmail.com to obtain a book list and discussion questions. Today’s topic is “Becoming Mrs. Lewis: The Improbable Love Story of Joy Davidman and C.S. Lewis” by Patti Callahan.

5. Sept.

REO Speedwagon: Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Visit www.fortwayneparks.org for ticket information.

8. Sept.

9. Sept.

‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’: Fort Wayne Civic Theatre in Arts United, 303 E. Main St. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are adult $35, senior $30, youth $22.

Allen County Marketplace: Pathway Community Church, 1010 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Food and crafts vendors, fresh produce, food trucks, music and more.

10. Sept.

‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’: Fort Wayne Civic Theatre in Arts United, 303 E. Main St. 2 p.m. Tickets are adult $35, senior $30, youth $22.

15. Sept.

‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’: Fort Wayne Civic Theatre in Arts United, 303 E. Main St. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are adult $35, senior $30, youth $22.

16. Sept.

‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’: Fort Wayne Civic Theatre in Arts United, 303 E. Main St. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are adult $35, senior $30, youth $22.

17. Sept.

‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’: Fort Wayne Civic Theatre in Arts United, 303 E. Main St. 2 p.m. Tickets are adult $35, senior $30, youth $22.

1. Oct.

Gun show: Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission $4. Free parking. Midwest Gun Traders Inc.

7. Oct.

Book club: Harlan United Methodist Church, 16434 SR 37, Harlan. 10 a.m.-noonish. Always open to new members. Email Pastor Catherine Koziatek at catkozia8971@gmail.com to obtain a book list and discussion questions. Today’s topic is “Dreaming in French: The Paris Years of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, Susan Sontag and Angela Davis” by Alice Kaplan.

8. Oct.

13. Oct.

14. Oct.

Allen County Marketplace: Pathway Community Church, 1010 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Food and crafts vendors, fresh produce, food trucks, music and more.

15. Oct.

21. Oct.

Pawject Runway: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 5-10 p.m. Professional groomers transform canine models into works of art. Runway show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets: $150. All proceeds benefit pets and people in need through Humane Fort Wayne’s programs.

3. Nov.

10. Nov.

The Kings of Queen concert: Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 10700 OH-118, Van Wert, Ohio. 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Faithful covers of the hottest Queen songs. Tickets $19-$49.

11. Nov.

Book club: Harlan United Methodist Church, 16434 SR 37, Harlan. 10 a.m.-noonish. Always open to new members. Email Pastor Catherine Koziatek at catkozia8971@gmail.com to obtain a book list and discussion questions. Today’s topic is “The Return of the Prodigal Sons” by Henri Nouwen.

19. Nov.

9. Dec.

10. Dec.

Gun show: Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission $4. Free parking. Midwest Gun Traders Inc.