Northwest News Community Calendar

By Staff | Jun 16, 2023

(Please submit Community Calendar items, other news briefs and story ideas to Lisa Esquivel Long at llong@kpcmedia.com)

21. June

Geoffrey North, piano: First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, 300 E. Wayne St., Fort Wayne. 12:15 p.m. North, director of music ministries and First Wayne Street UMC church organist, will perform minimalist piano music by composers such as Glass, Gjeilo, and Richter, as well as his own compositions. Part of the church’s Wednesday on Wayne concert series.

Summer solstice hike: Metea County Park, 8401 Union Chapel Road, Fort Wayne. 9:30-10:30 p.m. $2. Register by June 18. To register or for more information email bdispenza@allencountyparks.org or call Bob Dispenza at 260-449-8619. Enjoy an evening hike on the longest day of the year — 15 hours, 8 minutes, 7 seconds. Learn about solstice myths, traditions and how important this special day was in the past.

Market at the farm: Fort Wayne Parks Department’s Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Road. 4-7 p.m. every Wednesday through Sept. 6.

Fort Wayne’s Farmers Market: Dynamo Alley at Electric Works, 1620 Broadway, Fort Wayne. 3-7 p.m.

YLNI Farmers Market: History Center courtyard, 302 E. Berry St. in downtown Fort Wayne. 4-7 p.m.

22. June

Prairie ecosystem — wildflowers: Metea County Park, 8401 Union Chapel Road, Fort Wayne. 3-4 p.m. Free to monarch volunteers; $2 to all 6th grade and above. Register by June 13. Email rdivelbiss@allencountyparks.org or call Ron Divelbiss at 260-449-3778. Learn how the prairie ecosystem works, and how to identify some of the June prairie wildflowers.

Straight Jack in concert: Monroeville Community Park, 421 Monroe St., Monroeville. 6-9 p.m. Free. Refreshments available for purchase at this presentation of the Monroeville Summer Concert Series.

24. June

Beef & noodle dinner: Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne; in the Home & Family Arts Building. Serving starts at 5 p.m. $10 per meal. Fair admission required. Meal by East Allen Young Farmers.

Southside Farmers Market: 3300 Warsaw St., Fort Wayne. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Hot food available from the kitchen. Free parking.

Fort Wayne’s Farmers Market: Dynamo Alley at Electric Works, 1620 Broadway, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

YLNI Farmers Market: On Barr Street between Wayne and Berry streets, downtown Fort Wayne: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

25. June

“Our Hospitality”: Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 3 p.m. 1929 B&W silent film starring Buster Keaton, featuring Cletus Goens at the Grand Page pipe organ. Visit http://fwembassytheatre.org for details and ticket information.

Monroeville Farmers Market: 110 S. Main St., at the gazebo, Monroeville. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Look for in-season produce, eggs, local honey, baked goods, handmade body products, handmade decor & home goods, crafts, pet products, local foods and more.

28. June

Geoffrey North, organ recital: First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, 300 E. Wayne St., Fort Wayne. 12:15 p.m. North, director of music ministries and First Wayne Street UMC church organist, will present organ favorites from around the world. Today’s concert concludes the June season of the Wednesdays on Wayne concert series.

Market at the farm: Fort Wayne Parks Department’s Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Road. 4-7 p.m. every Wednesday through Sept. 6.

Fort Wayne’s Farmers Market: Dynamo Alley at Electric Works, 1620 Broadway, Fort Wayne. 3-7 p.m.

YLNI Farmers Market: History Center courtyard, 302 E. Berry St. in downtown Fort Wayne. 4-7 p.m.

29. June

Mason Dixon Line in concert: Monroeville Community Park, 421 Monroe St., Monroeville. 6-9 p.m. Free. Refreshments available for purchase at this presentation of the Monroeville Summer Concert Series.

1. July

Hotel California: Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne. 8 p.m. A tribute to the Eagles. Visit www.fortwayneparks.org for ticket information.

Miami Indian Heritage Days: Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. Admission $7 for adults, $5 for youth and seniors (65+). History Center members and children age 2 and under are admitted free. Today’s program is Miami Games Since Time Immemorial, with Diane Hunter.

Southside Farmers Market: 3300 Warsaw St., Fort Wayne. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Hot food available from the kitchen. Free parking.

Fort Wayne’s Farmers Market: Dynamo Alley at Electric Works, 1620 Broadway, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

YLNI Farmers Market: On Barr Street between Wayne and Berry streets, downtown Fort Wayne: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

2. July

3. July

OK Boomer Band in concert: Monroeville Community Park, 421 Monroe St., Monroeville. 6-9 p.m. Free. Refreshments available for purchase at this presentation of the Monroeville Summer Concert Series. Celebrate the pre-4th with friends.

5. July

The Dee Bees 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.

Market at the farm: Fort Wayne Parks Department’s Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Road. 4-7 p.m. This week begins the 2023 season, which continues each Wednesday through Sept. 6.

Fort Wayne’s Farmers Market: Dynamo Alley at Electric Works, 1620 Broadway, Fort Wayne. 3-7 p.m.

YLNI Farmers Market: History Center courtyard, 302 E. Berry St. in downtown Fort Wayne. 4-7 p.m.

6. July

Arcola National Truck & Tractor Pull: 11202 Reed St., Arcola. Gates open at 5 p.m. Pull starts at 7 p.m. Ages 13 and older, $12; ages 6-12, $5; children 5 and under, free. Weekend passes available for purchase Thursday night at gate, $32. Tonight, IPL classes — King of the Hill, 2.6 Diesel, 3.0 Diesel and Hot Farm classes.

Mis Matched in concert: Monroeville Community Park, 421 Monroe St., Monroeville. 6-9 p.m. Free. Refreshments available for purchase at this presentation of the Monroeville Summer Concert Series.

7. July

Arcola National Truck & Tractor Pull: 11202 Reed St., Arcola. Gates open at 5 p.m. Pull starts at 7 p.m. Ages 13 and older, $16; ages 6-12, $5; children 5 and under, free. Tonight, NTPA classes — Mini Rods, 4WD, Modifieds, 3.0 Pro Stock Diesel 4�–4 and Light Pro Stock.

Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone: Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne. 8 p.m. “One of rock ‘n’ roll’s most versatile performers.” Visit www.fortwayneparks.org for ticket information.

8. July

Breakfast buffet & kiddie pedal pull: Arcola Fire Station. Breakfast served 7-10 a.m.; free-will offering. Kiddie Pedal Pull on Aboit Street beside Arcola Community Church, with registration at 11 a.m. and pull beginning at noon. Free pull is open to ages 3-12. Trophies for five age classes. Food and water available to purchase. Bring your own chair.

Arcola National Truck & Tractor Pull: 11202 Reed St., Arcola. Gates open at 5 p.m. Pull starts at 7 p.m. Ages 13 and older, $16; ages 6-12, $5; children 5 and under, free. Tonight, NTPA classes — Mini Rods, 2WD, Modifieds, 3.0 Pro Stock Diesel 4�–4 and Light Pro Stock.

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.

Southside Farmers Market: 3300 Warsaw St., Fort Wayne. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Hot food available from the kitchen. Free parking.

Fort Wayne’s Farmers Market: Dynamo Alley at Electric Works, 1620 Broadway, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

YLNI Farmers Market: On Barr Street between Wayne and Berry streets, downtown Fort Wayne: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

9. July

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.

10. July

America in concert: Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne. 8 p.m. Visit www.fortwayneparks.org for ticket information.

11. July

Fort Wayne Area Community Band: Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Free. The band presents the “Instrumental Hits” program.

12. July

New Mllennium Jazz Orchestra: Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Free. Th NMJO celebrates the release of the CD, “Legacy.”

Shannon Persinger 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.

Market at the farm: Fort Wayne Parks Department’s Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Road. 4-7 p.m. This week begins the 2023 season, which continues each Wednesday through Sept. 6.

Fort Wayne’s Farmers Market: Dynamo Alley at Electric Works, 1620 Broadway, Fort Wayne. 3-7 p.m.

YLNI Farmers Market: History Center courtyard, 302 E. Berry St. in downtown Fort Wayne. 4-7 p.m.

13. July

The Return of Emerson, Lake and Palmer: Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne. 8 p.m. “Carl Palmer reunites with Keith and Greg live on stage through modern technology.” Visit www.fortwayneparks.org for ticket information.

Wallen Road in concert: Monroeville Community Park, 421 Monroe St., Monroeville. 6-9 p.m. Free. Refreshments available for purchase at this presentation of the Monroeville Summer Concert Series. The band features Brad Bultemeier, Austin Pearson, Jason Hazelet, Rob Johns and Gary Perkey.

14. July

OK, Boomer in concert: Huntertown Family Park, 2302 Woods Road, Huntertown. 7-9 p.m. Part of the Summer at the Park series. Look for Timmy’s Pizza & BBQ on site.

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

15. July

Huntertown Community Market: Huntertown Family Park, 2302 Woods Road, Huntertown. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Open to all vendors of local produce and handmade craft vendors and artisans. $10 booth fee.

Marine Corps League pancake breakfast: VFW Post 857, 2202 W. Main St., Fort Wayne. 8-11 a.m. Open to the public. The cost is $5 per person and $3 per child. Or pay $10 per person for all-you-can-eat pancakes.

Southside Farmers Market: 3300 Warsaw St., Fort Wayne. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Hot food available from the kitchen. Free parking.

Fort Wayne’s Farmers Market: Dynamo Alley at Electric Works, 1620 Broadway, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

YLNI Farmers Market: On Barr Street between Wayne and Berry streets, downtown Fort Wayne: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

16. July

“The Ten Commandments”: Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 3 p.m. 1923 B&W silent film starring Theodore Roberts, featuring Clark Wilson at the Grande Page pipe organ. Visit http://fwembassytheatre.org for details and ticket information.

19. July

Party Boat Band 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.

Market at the farm: Fort Wayne Parks Department’s Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Road. 4-7 p.m. This week begins the 2023 season, which continues each Wednesday through Sept. 6.

Fort Wayne’s Farmers Market: Dynamo Alley at Electric Works, 1620 Broadway, Fort Wayne. 3-7 p.m.

YLNI Farmers Market: History Center courtyard, 302 E. Berry St. in downtown Fort Wayne. 4-7 p.m.

20. July

38th Infantry Division Band: Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Free. The Indiana National Guard Band brings multiple ensembles back to perform.

Welcome back the Jiggs Hendrixson Band: Monroeville Community Park, 421 Monroe St., Monroeville. 6-9 p.m. Free. Refreshments available for purchase at this presentation of the Monroeville Summer Concert Series.

22. July

Southside Farmers Market: 3300 Warsaw St., Fort Wayne. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Hot food available from the kitchen. Free parking.

Fort Wayne’s Farmers Market: Dynamo Alley at Electric Works, 1620 Broadway, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

YLNI Farmers Market: On Barr Street between Wayne and Berry streets, downtown Fort Wayne: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

23. July

26. July

Biff and the Cruisers 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.

Market at the farm: Fort Wayne Parks Department’s Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Road. 4-7 p.m. This week begins the 2023 season, which continues each Wednesday through Sept. 6.

Fort Wayne’s Farmers Market: Dynamo Alley at Electric Works, 1620 Broadway, Fort Wayne. 3-7 p.m.

YLNI Farmers Market: History Center courtyard, 302 E. Berry St. in downtown Fort Wayne. 4-7 p.m.

27. July

Dave Liles Band in concert: Monroeville Community Park, 421 Monroe St., Monroeville. 6-9 p.m. Free. Refreshments available for purchase at this presentation of the Monroeville Summer Concert Series.

28. July

Fort Wayne Children’s Choir: Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Free. The choir celebrates its Choral Week capstone.

29. July

Southside Farmers Market: 3300 Warsaw St., Fort Wayne. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Hot food available from the kitchen. Free parking.

Fort Wayne’s Farmers Market: Dynamo Alley at Electric Works, 1620 Broadway, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

YLNI Farmers Market: On Barr Street between Wayne and Berry streets, downtown Fort Wayne: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

30. July

1. Aug.

Diana Krall: Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne. 8 p.m. Hear the Canadian jazz pianist/singer known for her contralto voice. Visit www.fortwayneparks.org for ticket information.

2. Aug.

The Bulldogs 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.

3. Aug.

76th Harlan Days opens: Harlan Community Park. 5-10:30 p.m. Graber Family Singers at 7:30 p.m. Horse racing in the arena at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.harlandays.com for details.

4. Aug.

76th Harlan Days continues: Harlan Community Park. 5-10:30 p.m. Drag racing eliminations in the arena at 7:30 p.m. Fansler Kid entertains at the Moonlight Theater at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.harlandays.com for details.

5. Aug.

76th Harlan Days closes: Community Park. 7 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Pancake breakfast 7 a.m. Grand parade 10 a.m. Visit www.harlandays.com for details.

6. Aug.

“Why Worry?”: Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 3 p.m. 1923) B&W silent film starring Harold Loyd, featuring Clark Wilson at the Grande Page pipe organ. Visit http://fwembassytheatre.org for details and ticket information.

8. Aug.

Fort Wayne Area Community Band: Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Free. “Musical Postcards” is the theme for this evening’s concert.

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.

11. Aug.

Huntertown Heritage Days: Visit Facebook, for details.

Whoa, Man! in concert: Huntertown Family Park, 2302 Woods Road, Huntertown. 7-9 p.m. Part of the Summer at the Park series. Look for Timmy’s Pizza & BBQ on site.

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

12. Aug.

Huntertown Heritage Days: Visit Facebook, for festival info and parade registration details. Parade begins with flyover at 11 a.m.

Huntertown Community Market: Huntertown Family Park, 2302 Woods Road, Huntertown. Noon-4 p.m. pen to all vendors of local produce and handmade craft vendors and artisans. $10 booth fee. Part of Huntertown Heritage Days.

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.

13. Aug.

Huntertown Heritage Days: Visit Facebook for details.

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.

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. 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. Food and beverages available for purchase. Seats provided; no lawn chairs allowed. Visit strosesummerconcert.org for details.

20. Aug.

Concert on the Farm: Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne. 2-7 p.m. Admission $5 per person. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Limited seating available inside the barn. Food and alcohol (Shigs in Pit and Mad Anthony) available for purchase. Gates open at 1:45 p.m. Music begins at 2:15 p.m. Featuring Debutants, the Legendary Train Hoppers, Rosalind The Way and the Hubie Ashcraft Band.

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.

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.