Fort Wayne –
COMEDY
THURSDAY
Danny Browning and John Betz Jr. – 7:30 p.m.; Snickerz Comedy Bar, 5535 St. Joe Road; $8; 486-0216.
DANCES
SATURDAY
Renaissance Ballroom – 8 to 10 p.m.; 7145 Indiana 1 N., Ossian; call for price information, 622-6644.
SUNDAY
Music Box Ballroom Dance – 6 to 9 p.m.; Lighted Gardens, 10794 N. Indiana 1, Ossian; $6 members, $9 non-members.
FESTIVALS
ALL WEEKEND
Indiana State Fair – Midway, entertainment, animals, food; fairgrounds, Indianapolis; 317-927-7500 or www.indianastatefair.com. Ends Aug. 19.
Trade Days and Flea Market – Crafts, flea market, food; Willshire Sportsman’s Club, Willshire, Ohio; 419-495-2730 or 419-495-2404.
Amish Acres Arts and Crafts Festival – Arts and crafts, food, live entertainment; Amish Acres, Nappanee; 1-800-800-4942 or www.amishacres.com.
TODAY AND SATURDAY
Harlan Days – Rides, crafts, sports, parade, food; Harlan; www.harlandays.com.
Rib Fest – Rib vendors, cruise-in and car show, pig races; 11 a.m. to midnight; Van Wert County Fairgrounds, Van Wert, Ohio; 419-238-9378 or www.visitvanwert.org.
SATURDAY
Brew Haven – Sample craft beers from more than 45 breweries; 2 to 6 p.m.; downtown New Haven; $35 advance tickets; $5 designated driver ticket, includes meal and unlimited soft drinks; 444-9917 or festival@triontavern.com.
William Wells Celebration – 4 to 9 p.m.; Historic Wells Street Bridge; 420-3962.
Harambee Festival – Family-friendly activities including basketball tournament, storytelling, music, dramatic skits, face painting, food, parade; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Weisser Park, 3000 Hanna St.; 427-6028.
Country Fest – 3 p.m.; Headwaters Park; www.k105fm.com.
Miami Indian Heritage Days – 1 to 4 p.m.; Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road; www.fwhistorycenter.com.
Hicksville Summer Fest – Car and truck show, music, games, children’s activities; downtown Hicksville, Ohio; 419-542-7173 or www.hicksvillechamber.org.
THURSDAY
Fun Fest by the River – Car show, parade, food, watermelon feed; downtown North Manchester; 260-982-7644. Ends Aug. 12.
MUSEUM EXHIBITS
ALL WEE
KEND
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum – The stainless-steel collection of the Crawford Auto and Aviation Museum in Cleveland, including a DeLorean; also more than 120 classic, antique, vintage and special interest cars on display; $10 adults, $6 students, $25 family, free to ages 5 and younger; hours, 260-925-1444 or www.automobilemuseum.org.
Black Pine Animal Sanctuary – Tours begin at 10 a.m.; 1426 W. 300 N., Albion; $8 adults, $7 ages 9 to 3, free to ages 2 and younger; extra charge for feeding tour; 260-636-7383 or www.blackpine.org.
Foellinger-Freimann
Botanical Conservatory – “Soothing Summer Gardens,” ends Sept. 15; “Summer Self-Defense,” 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, registration required, call for cost; “Oh Cheese,” 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, call for price information; 1100 S. Calhoun St.; $5 adults, $3 ages 3 to 17, free to ages 2 and younger; call for hours, 427-6440 or www.botanicalconservatory.org.
Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo – New zoo babies and animals include dingo puppies, kangaroo joeys, prairie dogs, reticulated giraffes; 3411 Sherman Blvd.; $13.50 adults, $10.50 ages 60 and older, $8.50 ages 14 to 2; 427-6800. Open through Oct. 14. “Creature Features,” through Sunday, free with zoo admission, call for times.
Hoosier Air Museum – Aircraft on display includes Nieuport 24, WR-3 Loving, 1944 Pratt Read Two-Man Navy training glider, 1979 Bell AH-1 Cobra helicopter gunship; open through Dec. 14; 2822 County Road 62, Auburn; $5 adults, $4 ages 18 to 12, free to ages 11 and younger; 260-927-0443 or www.hoosierairmuseum.org.
National Military History Center
and Kruse Automotive & Carriage Museum
– World War II rare German vehicles, guns and famous general displays; 5634 County Road 11-A, Auburn; admission for both museums, $10 adults, $6 to ages 11 to 7, free to ages 6 and younger; 260-927-9144.
National Automotive and Truck Museum of the United States – “Cars and Trucks Like You Used to Own” includes International Harvester truck gallery, restored 1948 Valentine Diner, historic gas pumps, toy and die-cast model and Checker Cab display; adjacent to Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, Auburn; admission; hours, 260-925-9100 or www.natmus.org.
Northeastern Indiana Racing Museum – Vintage photos, race cars and artifacts from local race tracks and racers; located inside the National Military History Center and Kruse Automotive Museum, Auburn; open daily; admission price, 260-316-0966 or ksplace1@frontier.com.
Science Central – “Mars in 3D” exhibit, ends Sept. 2; 1950 N. Clinton St.; $8 adults, seniors and ages 3 to 12; $16 non-members, $10 members; call for hours, 424-2400 or www.sciencecentral.org.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
The History Center – “Miami Heritage Days,” featuring Katrina Mitten, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday; 302 E. Berry St.; $7 adults, $5 seniors and students, free to members and ages 5 and younger; hours, 426-2882 or www.fwhistorycenter.com. “Blacksnake’s Path: The True Adventures of Williams Wells,” presented by author William Heath, 2 p.m. Sunday, free.
Sauder Village – “Doll and Teddy Bear Show and Sale” also antique bike gathering; Archbold, Ohio; time and entrance fees, 1-800-590-9755 or www.saudervillage.org.
SATURDAY
Luckey Hospital Museum – Original 1930s small town hospital; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Wednesday; corner of U.S. 33 and 109, Wolf Lake; $5; 260-237-1253.
TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
Whitley County Historical Museum – “What This Country Needs…”; exhibit of Vice President Thomas R. Marshall through November; 108 W. Jefferson St., Columbia City; 260-244-6372.
RECREATIONAL
SATURDAY
The Jerk League Charity Golf Outing – Tee time, 8 a.m.; Colonial Oaks Golf Course, 8218 Huguenard Road; $240 per team; benefits Turnstone; 413-0734.
Nate’s 5K Walk/Run – In honor of the late Nathan Shull; 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. race begins; starts next to Howe Fire Station, Howe; 260-336-4901 or www.nates5k.com.
Moonlit Gardens – 8 p.m.; Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site, 1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City; $25 a person, includes wine tasting and food; for ages 21 and older; reservations required, 260-854-3790.
MONDAY AND THURSDAY
“Rock Around the Clock” – Music provided for walkers; 7 to 8 p.m.; Muensterberg Plaza, Berne.
TUESDAY
Little River Ramblers Nature Hike – Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project; 9 to 11 a.m.; meet at Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road; free; 478-2515 or info@lrwp.org.
EcoWalk Work Group – Sponsored by Save Maumee, Lake Erie Waterkeeper; 4 to 5 p.m.; meet at corner of Niagara Drive and North Anthony Boulevard; email, Save_Maumee_Lake_Erie_Waterkeepe@mail.vresp.com.
Bike Rides – 6 p.m.; Rivergreenway, meet at Shoaff Park, 6401 St. Joe Road, in parking lot near the Conklin Pavilion, on south side of the park; ride is 8 miles; www.fortwayneparks.org.
SOMETHING DIFFERENT
TODAY AND SATURDAY
“Abracadabra Magic Show” – 10 a.m.; Tibbits, 14 S. Hanchett St., Coldwater, Mich.; $7; 517-278-6029 or www.tibbits.
org. Ends Aug. 11.
TODAY
Historic West Main Street Farmer’s Market – 3 to 8 p.m.; 1936 W. Main St.; cashatto@aol.com. Ends Oct. 19.
Friday Nites Live – Featuring “Sweetcakes Entertainment,” face painting, balloon art and caricature drawings; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Jefferson Pointe; 745-1545.
SATURDAY
Southside Market – 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 3300 Warsaw St.; poultry, pork, eggs, some vegetables, 456-1228.
South Milford Farmers Market – 8 a.m. to noon; Austin Park, South Milford; bowmanbk46795@yahoo.com.
DasMarit Farmers and Artists Market – 8 a.m. to noon; corner of U.S. 27 and Indiana 218, Berne; plants, produce, baked goods and art items; 260-589-2936. Ends Oct. 13.
Barr Street Farmers Market – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; corner of Barr and Wayne streets; sponsored by Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana; 426-2882 or www.fwhistorycenter.com. Ends Sept. 15.
“Look and Listen: Shore and Water Birds” – Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project; 8 a.m.; meet at Boy Scout office parking lot, end of Olde Canal Place Drive; directions, 478-2515 or info@lrwp.org.
“Porter, Pets and Poetry” – 1 to 3 p.m.; Limberlost State Historic Site, Geneva; $2 a person; animals must be on a leash or in a cage; 260-368-7428.
Star Viewing – Sponsored by Fort Wayne Astronomical Society; two hours every clear Saturday starting one hour after sunset; Jefferson Township Park, 1702 Webster Road, New Haven; donations; www.
com. Ends Nov. 24.
SUNDAY
Tours of Monument City Site – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Salamonie Interpretive Center, Andrews; park entry fee; www.dnr.INgov/uwis.
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
Midwest’s Largest Flea Market – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Shipshewana; runs through the end of October.
TUESDAY
Toddler Tuesday – Entertainment, interactive activities, snacks; sponsored by Sweetcakes Entertainment; 11 a.m. to noon; Jefferson Pointe, food court, 4110 W. Jefferson Blvd. Ends Oct. 30.
Farmers Market at The Towne House – 3 to 6 p.m.; 2209 St. Joe Center Road; 483-3116 or www.towne
org. Ends Sept. 11.
National Night Out – Sponsored by City of New Haven and New Haven Police Department; 6 to 8 p.m.; Schnelker Veterans Memorial Park, New Haven; 748-7080.
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
Piccadilly Circus – Ends Aug. 12; parking lot at Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave.; tickets and show times, 1-877-373-0477 or www.thefuncircus.
com.
WEDNESDAY
“Miami Indians: Cultural Connections to Eagle Marsh” – Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project; 9 a.m.; Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road; 478-2515 or info@lrwp.org.
“Hop” – Movie; 8:30 p.m.; Foellinger Theatre, Franke Park; free.
THURSDAY
Dupont Downs Farmer’s Market – Eggs, plants, herbs, honey, flowers, vegetables and fruits; noon to 7 p.m.; 538 E. Dupont Road; www.dupont
com. Ends Oct. 11.
Farmer’s Market – Produce, baked items, art work, honey, soap and lotions, jewelry, pet items, gifts; 4 to 7 p.m.; Georgetown Square. Ends Sept. 13.
Farm Market – Produce, handmade arts and crafts; 4 to 7 p.m.; Schnelker Park, 956 Park Ave., New Haven; 749-2212. Ends in October.
Live Insect Educational Presentation – 4 to 7 p.m.; Schnelker Park, 956 Park Ave., New Haven; free; 749-2212.
SPECTATOR SPORTS
SATURDAY
TinCaps baseball – vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods; 7:05 p.m.; Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St.; $10, $9, $8, $5; 482-6400 or www.tincaps.com.
SUNDAY
TinCaps baseball – vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods; 3:05 p.m.; Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St.; $10, $9, $8, $5; 482-6400 or www.tincaps.com.
MONDAY
TinCaps baseball – vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods; 7:05 p.m.; Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St.; $12.50, $10, $9, $8, $5; 482-6400 or www.tincaps.
TUESDAY
TinCaps baseball – vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods; 7:05 p.m.; Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St.; $12.50, $10, $9, $8, $5; 482-6400 or www.tincaps.com.
WEDNESDAY
TinCaps baseball – vs. West Michigan Whitecaps; 7:05 p.m.; Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St.; $12.50, $10, $9, $8, $5; 482-6400 or www.tincaps.
THURSDAY
TinCaps baseball – vs. West Michigan Whitecaps; 7:05 p.m.; Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St.; $12.50, $10, $9, $8, $5; 482-6400 or www.tincaps.
THEATER
ALL WEEKEND
“The Twelve” – Rock musical; 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; Heartland Church, 1025 Vance Ave.; $10 adults, $5 students and ages 18 to 5, free to ages 4 and younger; 260-255-9140. Ends Aug. 11.
“Blithe Spirit” – 8 p.m. today, Saturday and Wednesday, 2 p.m. Sunday and Thursday, 7 p.m. Tuesday; Wagon Wheel Theatre, 2515 E. Center St., Warsaw; $31 adults, $17 students, $13 ages 12 and younger; 574-267-8041 or www.wagonwheel
org. Ends Aug. 11.
“Dreamgirls” – 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St.; $26 adults, $22 Sunday senior matinees, $18 ages 12 and younger; 424-5220 or www.fwcivic.org. Ends Aug. 12.
TODAY AND SATURDAY
“Funny Money” – 8 p.m.; Tibbits Opera House, 14 S. Hanchett St., Coldwater, Mich.; $24 matinees, $27 evening performances; times, 517-278-6029 or www.tibbits.
org.
“Oliver” – 8 p.m. today, Saturday and Thursday; Pulse Opera House, Warren; $12 general admission, $5 ages 12 and younger; 260-375-7017. Ends Aug. 11.
“The Confession” – Today, Saturday and Tuesday through Thursday; Blue Gate Theater, Shipshewana; $29 show, $44 dinner and show; performance times, 1-888-447-4725 or www.riegsecker.com. Ends Aug. 18.
“Songs of the Silver Screen” – 6:30 p.m.; New Huntington Supper Club, Huntington; dinner and show, $42.95 today and Saturday, $39.95 weekdays; reservations, 260-454-0603 or www.thenew
huntington.com. Ends Aug. 18.
“Play It Again, Sam” – Dinner 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; Arena Dinner Theatre, 719 Rockhill St.; $35; 424-5622. Ends Aug. 18.
MONDAY
“Orbison & Cash: Men in Black” – 6:30 p.m.; New Huntington Supper Club, Huntington; tickets and reservations, 260-454-0603 or www.thenewhuntington.com. Ends Aug. 14.
TUESDAY
“All You Need Is Love” – 6:30 p.m.; New Huntington Supper Club, Huntington; $39.95, dinner and show; tickets and reservations, 260-454-0603 or www.thenewhuntington.com. Ends Aug. 17.
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
“Make Me a Cowboy” – 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Bearcreek Farms Country Resort, 8339 N. 400 E., Bryant; $12 adults, $8 children; 260-997-6822 or www.bearcreekfarms.com. Ends Sept. 1.
THURSDAY
“Forbidden Broadway” – Presented by Gaslight Playhouse Inc.; dinner show; 6:30 p.m.; American Legion Post 86, 322 S. Main St., Kendallville; $22; 260-242-1543 or www.gaslightplayhouse75.
com. Ends Aug. 11.
