To-Do List

June

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By Ray Balogh

2,9,16,23,30 | Thursday |

Lunch on the Square

Lunch on the Square is back and better than ever for the 14th season in Downtown Fort Wayne! Take a break from the office or bring the family down to enjoy lunch at Freimann Square every Thursday, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., in June, July, and August. Enjoy a variety of unique foods and experience the summer heat with live music during one of Fort Wayne’s favorite lunch and entertainment series. Free admission. downtownfortwayne.com/lots2022/

3,10,17,24 | Friday |

Downtown Live

Each Friday night this summer from 6-8 p.m., you can enjoy music as you dine and stroll through The Landing in Downtown Fort Wayne. In addition, many downtown businesses will participate with deals and special events. Free admission. downtownfortwayne.com/events/dtfw-live/

3| Friday |

First Friday: “Warsaw’s Got Talent”

Festive block party atmosphere with food, nonprofit and business vendors; live entertainment. Free admission. 5 p.m.-9 p.m., downtown Warsaw. 574.267.6311, warsawcdc.org/first-friday.

4| Saturday |

Williams Woodland Park PorchFest

A dozen stages of live music, artists at work, storytellers, kids’ games, food trucks and more, featuring the porches of historic Williams Woodland neighborhood. 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission: $10 adults, $5 6-17, 5 and under free. williamswoodlandpark.com

4| Saturday |

Fish and Tenderloin Fry

Fundraiser to support building and grounds upkeep. $12/adults, $6/children 5-12, free for children under 5. 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. 260.747.0713, bethanylc.org.

4-5 | Saturday-Sunday |

Arab Fest

Join us for Arab Fest 2022 and celebrate Arab Culture. This year we will feature music, camel rides, a market with vendors, characters, dancing, and food. Headwaters Park Pavilions. Saturday 12:00 PM to 07:00 PM; Sunday 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Free Admission. facebook.com/ArabFestFW/ 5 | Sunday |

Decatur Coin Show and Marketplace

Nearly 100 indoor vendors, hot food available. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (year-round), Riverside Center, 231 E. Monroe St. (Highway 224 East), Decatur. Contact Carla at 260.517.8182, decaturcoinshow.com, facebook.com/decaturindianafleamarket.

5| Sunday |

Germanfest Mass

German language church service with choral and instrumental accompaniment, followed immediately by a reception of German-style refreshments. Free admission. 11 a.m.-noon, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 518 E. DeWald St., Fort Wayne. fortwaynemaennerchor.us.

5| Sunday |

Maennerchor/Damenchor Konzert & Heimatabend

German beverages, live entertainment, German food. $12/person. 5 p.m. concert, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. dinner, Park Edelweiss Reception Hall, 3355 Elmhurst Drive, Fort Wayne. fortwaynemaennerchor.us.

7,14,21,28 | Tuesday |

“Little River Ramblers”

Hike and explore the interesting plants and wildlife of Eagle Marsh. Dress for weather, boots recommended. Bring binoculars for a close-up view. Free admission. 9 a.m.-11 a.m., meet at Eagle Marsh West Entrance by the Boy Scout office, 5000 Smith Road, Fort Wayne. 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org/events

8-12 | Wednesday-Sunday |

Germanfest

The 40th Anniversary celebration of Germanfest will begin with a parade, including the ceremonial first keg through downtown Fort Wayne on Wednesday June 8 at 5:00 P.M. Admission: 2-5pm $2; After 5pm $5 Children under 14 admitted free with guardian, all military personnel admitted free w/ ID. germanfest.org

10 | Friday |

Sculpture Tour Unveiling

Sculpture tour in its 11th year brings artists from around the United States. Free admission. 8 a.m.3:30 p.m., Plein Air Paint Out; 2 p.m.-3 p.m., children’s activities, meet the artists; 5 p.m.-8 p.m., food, wine, beer; 6 p.m., sculpture unveiling tour, citywide Decatur. decatursculpturetour.com.

11-12 | Saturday-Sunday |

Sidewalk Sale

Homespun House’s 6th anniversary sale. Free admission. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, 112 S. First St., Pierceton. 574.594.2774. 11-12 | Saturday-Sunday

Siege of Fort Wayne 1812 Reenactment

Reenactors from across the country will recreate the pivotal Siege of Fort Wayne battle during the War of 1812. Includes musket and cannon demonstrations, period artisans, children’s activities. Free admission, donations appreciated. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, The Old Fort, 1201 Spy Run Ave., Fort Wayne. 260.437.2836, oldfortwayne.org.

14 | Tuesday |

Community Band Concert

Free concert featuring 90-member Fort Wayne Are Community Band ensemble. Program includes “New American Folk Rhapsody,” “Basses on the Roof,” “Defying Gravity,” “1812 Overture,” “Rainbows,” “Red Giant,” “Sabre and Spurs March,” “Under the Double Eagle March,” “The Whistler and His Dog.” Contact Rod King at 260.493.3318 or coknoll75@ yahoo.com.

16-19 | Thursday-Sunday |

25th Annual BBQ Ribfest

The 25th annual Ribfest is four days of unbelievably delicious, mouth-watering BBQ served up by National Award Winning BBQ teams from across the country. This year’s event starts on Thursday June 16th at 11:30 AM and ends on Sunday June 19th at 9:30PM. Each year upwards of 40,000 ribfeasters descend on Headwaters Park in downtown Ft. Wayne where over twenty-five tons of incredible BBQ is consumed during Ft. Wayne’s favorite summer festival. Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, rib sandwiches, bbq chicken, and so much more. $6 adults, $3 kids 8-17, Dads free. bbqribfest.com

23-26 | Thursday-Sunday |

Greekfest

22nd Greek Festival at Headwaters Park, enjoy dancing, music, desserts, and delicious food. Daily, 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Admission: 11-4 Free; 4-10 5. fortwaynegreekfestival.org

• Now through June 26, “Emergence: Live Butterfly Exhibit,” public hours, regular admission • Thursday, June 2, “Bee the Change: Model Pollinators” craft activity, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $1 • Saturday, June 4, spring plant swap, 10-11 a.m., free admission • Saturday, June 11, Yoga in the Garden, 10-11 a.m., $19 • Thursday, June 16, Kokedama Workshop, 6-7:30 p.m., $22 • Saturday-Sunday, June 18-19, “Father’s Day in the Garden,” public hours, regular admission, free admission for fathers • Saturday, June 25, “Breakfast with Butterflies,” 9-10 a.m., $30 Adults $7, children (3-17) $5, children (2 and under) free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday. 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. 260.427.6440, botanicalconservatory.org.

Embassy Theatre

• Wednesday, June 1, Sankofa & Dap One, 5 p.m., $5 general admission • Monday, June 6, “Honoring Dr. King, Until Freedom Rings,” 7:30 p.m., $10 • Wednesday, June 8, Julie Hadaway, 5 p.m., $5 general admission • Sunday, June 12, Blood & Sand with Dennis James, 3 p.m., $10 general admission • Wednesday, June 15, Funayurei & Deejaysix, 5 p.m., $5 general admission • Wednesday, June 22, Island Vibe, 5 p.m., $5 general admission • Sunday, June 26, Grandma’s Boy with Clark Wilson, 3 p.m., $10 general admission • Wednesday, June 29, DJ J Tubbs, 5 p.m., $5 general admission NOTE: Ticket prices are subject to fluctuation based on demand. 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 800.745.3000, fwembassytheatre.org.

Memorial Coliseum

• Tuesday-Saturday, June 7-11, Flat-Coated Retriever Society of America National

Specialty Show, call for hours and admission prices • Friday, June 17, Lee Brice “Label Me Proud Tour” with Michael Ray and Tim

Montana, 7 p.m., $43.50 to $60.50 • Saturday-Sunday, June 18-19, “Dino & Dragon Stroll,” 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, $27.99, children 1 and under free • Saturday, June 25, Fort Wayne PUGfest, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $5/person, $15/family.

Proceeds go to Kentuckiana Pug Rescue. • Sunday, June 26, Fort Wayne Region Sports Car Club of America Autocross, 10 a.m., call for admission prices Parking $8 main lot, $12 preferred lot. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 260.482.9502, memorialcoliseum.com.

Fort Wayne Museum of Art

Exhibitions: • The Art of the Skateboard (through June 12) • Color X Color: Selections from the Church Sperry Archive (through July 10) • Planes, Trains & Automobiles: Classic Toys and Americana (ongoing) • FWMoA Permanent Glass Displays (ongoing) • Kaiyodo: Mini Artworks for the Modern Age (ongoing) • Garden Party: Outdoor Sculptures by Dorothy Gillespie (June 4 through June 4, 2023) • Handstitched Worlds: The Cartography of Quilts (June 18 through Sept. 11) • Bill Blass: Fort Wayne’s Fashion Designer (June 22 through Sept. 18) Events: • Thursday, June 2, Curator’s Tour: “Color X Color,” 12:15 p.m., open to first 16 registrants with RSVP • Saturday, June 4, Kids Open Skate Night, 6-9 p.m., for kids 13 and under, free admission • Saturday, June 11, Second Saturday Family Tour, 10:30 a.m., preregistration required

Adults $8, students (pre-K through college) $6, seniors (65 and older) $6, families $20, free admission for veterans and veterans’ families, free general admission 5 p.m.-8 p.m. every Thursday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday (closed Mondays), 311 E. Main St.,

Fort Wayne. 260.422.6467, fwmoa.org.

Stroede Center for the Arts

• Saturday, June 11, Cinema at the Stroede: “Plaza Suite,” 7:30 p.m., Stroede Center, free admission, concessions available • Thursday, June 16, Daniel Donato, 7 p.m., Triangle Park, free admission, donations appreciated • Thursday, June 30, The Bulldogs, 7 p.m., Triangle Park, free admission, donations appreciated Stroede Center, 319 Wayne Ave., Defiance. Triangle Park, 655 Clinton St., Defiance. 419.784.3401, defiancearts.org. • Thursday, June 2, Mark Schultz, 7:30 p.m., ET, $29/$39/$60 • Friday, June 3, “Ghostbusters,” 9:45 p.m., 13-24 Drive In, $10 • Friday-Sunday, June 3-5, “Top Gun: Maverick,” 7 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, ET, $6/adults evening, $4/adults matinee, $4/children 12 and under • Saturday, June 4, “Beethoven,” 9:45 p.m., 13-24 Drive In, $10 • Thursday, June 9, Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters with special guest Brett

Wiscons, 7:30 p.m., ET, $29/$39/$49/$79 • Friday-Monday, June 10-13, 17-20, 7 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. Monday, ET, $6/adults evening, $4/adults matinee, $4/children 12 and under all shows • Friday, June 17, Resonance Institute Performance, 7:30 p.m., ET, $25 • Sunday, June 19, Father’s Day Brunch, seatings at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., HC, $23.69/ adults, $11.19/children 5-12, free for children 4 and under • Friday, June 24, Soundboard Institute Performance with post-concert reception, 7:30 p.m., ET, $25 Free outdoor concerts, 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Carpenter Plaza, Honeywell Center, free admission (bring a lawn chair): • June 9, Acoustic Voodoo • June 16, Island Vibe • June 23, Tuxedo Junction • June 30, Mississinewa Valley Band, 7:30 p.m. in the Ford Theater Honeywell Center (HC) and Ford Theater (FT), 275 W. Market St., Wabash. Eagles Theatre/Ballroom (ET), 106 W. Market St., Wabash. Honeywell House (HH), 720 N. Wabash St., Wabash. 13-24 Drive-In, 890 IN 13. Dr. Ford Home, 177 W. Hill St., Wabash. 260.563.1102, honeywellarts.org. a

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