Upcoming Events
In the Area
March 20 — Bad Art Night for Adults, 5-7 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049.
March 21 — Breakfast With the Birds, 9-10 a.m., Luhr County Park, 3178 S. County Road 150 West, LaPorte. Info: www.laportecountyparks.org, (219) 325-8315.
March 21 — Mario Kart Tournament (ages 10-17), 4 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049.
March 21-22 — Silent film festival, 7 p.m., Barker Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 600 Franklin St. Schedule: “Wings”/Friday, Charlie Chaplin comedies/Saturday. Tickets at door: $10/one night, $18/both nights. Info: www.SuddenProductions.com/Wings
March 21-23, 28-30 — The Holdcraft Players, “Dial M for Murder,” The Holdcraft Performing Arts Center, 1200 Spring St. Times: 7 p.m. March 21-22 & 28-29, 2 p.m. March 23 & 30. Tickets: $10 at https://www.yptcinc.com/tickets
March 23 — Michigan City Chamber Music Festival free concert, “Take a Deep Breath,” 3 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 600 Franklin St. Info: www.mccmf.org
March 24 — Tai Chi Easy for Health and Relaxation, 9:30-10:30 a.m. & 6-7:30 p.m., LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave. Info: www.laportelibrary.org
March 24 — Family Storytime, 5-5:30 p.m., LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave. Info: www.laportelibrary.org
March 24 — Great Decisions, 6:30 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049.
March 24 — Monday Musicale, 7 p.m., Simeon Square, 1207 S. Woodland Ave. Free; donations to scholarship fund accepted. Info: (219) 928-6964, (219) 362-1421.
March 25 — Citizen Science Series: Sourdough Starter, 2-3 p.m., LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave. Info: www.laportelibrary.org
March 25 — Tolkien Trivia, 5:30 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Registration: (219) 873-3044, (219) 873-3042, events@mclib.org
March 25 — Readers Corner-Book Club, 6-7 p.m., Coolspring Branch Library, 6925 W. County Road 400 North. Info: www.laportelibrary.org
March 26 — Citizen Science Series: Memory and Language, 2-3 p.m., LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave. Info: www.laportelibrary.org
March 26 — Stretch and Refresh Yoga, 5-6 p.m., Coolspring Branch Library, 6925 W. County Road 400 North. Info: www.laportelibrary.org
March 26 — A Brush with Madness, 5-7 p.m., Luhr County Park, 3178 S. County Road 150 West, LaPorte. Info: www.laportecountyparks.org, (219) 325-8315.
March 26 — Adult Dungeons & Dragons, 5 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049.
March 26 — Virtual Author Talk with Jennifer Weiner, 6-7 p.m., through LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave. Registration: www.laportelibrary.org
Through March 29 — Women’s History Month exhibit, LaPorte County Historical Society Museum, 2405 Indiana Ave. Info: (219) 324-6767.
Through March — Lee Bauman, The Legacy Center Gallery at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church, 1719 E. Barker Ave. Legacy Center hours: 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thur., 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Info: lucia@qas.org
Through June 15 — “Ordinary Wonders,” Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. Second St. Upcoming events: opening reception/5-8 p.m. April 4; curator gallery talk with ASL interpreter/11:30 a.m. April 12; family Day/1-3 p.m. May 24. Info: (219) 874-4900, www.lubeznikcenter.org
First and Third Mondays — Singing Sands Toastmasters Club, 6:30-8 p.m., Senior Health/Wellness Center (old hospital ER, Barker/Buffalo).
Mondays — Any Book Book Club (adults only), 4-5 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049.
Mondays in Michigan City — Bingo, Moose Family Lodge 980, 2107 Welnetz Road. Doors open/8:30 a.m., early birds/9:30 a.m., regular Bingo/10 a.m.
Mondays in Michigan City — Adult Children of Alcoholic and Family Dysfunction (ACA), 6 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 600 Franklin St. Info: (219) 801-1296.
First Monday of the Month (February, April, June, August, October, December) — Cancer Support Group, 5-6 p.m., Franciscan Health Woodland Cancer Center Community Room, 8955 W. County Road 400 North, Michigan City. Info/registration: (219) 861-5820.
Mondays in LaPorte — Weekly line dance lessons, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1130, 181 W. McClung Road. Cost: $5. Beginner lessons, 2-3 p.m. Improver lessons, 3-4 p.m. Info: (219) 363-8301.
Tuesdays — Creative Tech Activities (ages 6-17), 3:30-5 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049.
Tuesdays — Bingo, St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church, 1506 Washington St. Doors open: 4 p.m. Bingo: 6 p.m. $30 entrance fee (includes specials except Winner Takes All & Jackpot). Info: (219) 336-3099.
Wednesdays — Al-Anon meeting for Friends/Family of Alcoholics, 6 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 600 Franklin Square. Enter at Sixth Street Barker Hall side. Info: Candy at (708) 927-5287.
Thursdays — Needle Arts Club to Warm Up America Joining Night, 5:30-7 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049.
Fridays — Overeaters Anonymous, 9:30 a.m. Info: Jan at (219) 241-8757, Paula at (219) 588-3127, www.oa.org
Second Tuesday of the Month — Stroke Support Group for Survivors and Caregivers, 2 p.m., Mother Maria Theresia Room, Franciscan Health Michigan City, 3500 Franciscan Way. Info: Kelly Wise at Kelly.wise@franciscanalliance.org
In the Region
March 21 — The Save the Tunes Council, 7:30-9 p.m., Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 N. Indiana 49, Porter. Info: (219) 395-1882, www.nps.gov/indu
March 21 — Church of Cash, 8 p.m. EDT, The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, Mich. Tickets: $30 + $5 convenience fee, $60+ $5 convenience fee (reserved). Reservations: www.acornlive.org
March 22 — Beach Mysteries, 10 a.m., Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N. County Road 25 East, Chesterton. Info: (219) 926-1390.
March 22 — Marvel Comics artist Jerry DeCaire, 11 a.m. EDT, New Buffalo Township Library, 33 N. Thompson St. Info: (269) 469-2933.
March 22 — First Day of Spring Hike, 1-2 p.m., Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education, 100 N. Lake St., Gary’s Miller Beach neighborhood. Info: (219) 395-1882, www.nps.gov/indu
March 22 — The J.D. Marshall Shipwreck, 2 p.m., Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N. County Road 25 East, Chesterton. Info: (219) 926-1390.
March 22 — Henhouse Prowlers, 8 p.m. EDT, The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, Mich. Tickets: $30 + $5 convenience fee, $60+ $5 convenience fee (reserved). Reservations: www.acornlive.org
March 23 — “Feed the Birds B-I-N-G-O,” 9:30 a.m., Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N. County Road 25 East, Chesterton. Info: (219) 926-1390.
March 23 — Salamander Gander, 2 p.m., Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N. County Road 25 East, Chesterton. Info: (219) 926-1390.
March 23 — CCFF presents “The Daughter of Dawn” silent film screening with live improvisational piano music by Dr. Larry Schanker, 4 p.m. EDT, The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, Mich. Free. Reservations: www.acornlive.org
March 25 — NBTL Book Club, 10 a.m. EDT, New Buffalo Township Library, 33 N. Thompson St. Info: (269) 469-2933.
Through April 3 — Fine-arts photographer Paul Sommer, The Village Gallery at Pines Village Retirement Communities, 3303 Pines Village Circle, Valparaiso. Info: (219) 465-1591.
Through April 6 — “From the Speedway Comes Their Stamina: Studebaker Racing & Record-Breakers,” The Studebaker National Museum, 201 Chapin St., South Bend. Hours (Eastern): 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Admission: $11/adults, $9.50/seniors 60+, $7/youth ages 6-18. Info: (574) 235-9714, (888) 391-5600, www.studebakermuseum.org
Through April 13 — “Through Fantastic Facial Hair,” South Bend’s The History Museum, 808 W. Washington St. Museum hours (Eastern): 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Admission: $11/adults, $9.50/seniors, $7/youth 6-17, free/members. Info: www.historymuseumSB.org, (574) 235-9664, Ext. 6256.
Through April 19 — “The V&N: Porter County’s Electric Interurban Rail Line,” “PoCo Pets: Part of the Family,” Porter County Museum, 20 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sun. Info: www.pocomuse.org
Through April 20 — “A Beautiful Mess: Weavers & Knotters of the Vanguard,” Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, Mich. Info: https://krasl.org/
Through May 4 — “Traditions and Progress: Italian Americans in Northern Indiana,” The History Museum, 808 W. Washington St., South Bend. Museum hours (Eastern): 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Admission: $11/adults, $9.50/seniors, $7/youth 6-17, free/members. Info: www.historymuseumSB.org, (574) 235-9664, Ext. 6256.
Through Aug. 10 — “Lifting the Roof: The World of Dollhouses,” South Bend’s The History Museum, 808 W. Washington St. Museum hours (Eastern): 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Admission: $11/adults, $9.50/seniors, $7/youth 6-17, free/members. Info: www.historymuseumSB.org, (574) 235-9664, Ext. 6256.
Mondays — Pickleball, 5:30 p.m. EST, New Troy (Mich.) Community Center, 13372 California Road. Free, donations welcome. Info: (269) 426-3909, friendsofnewtroy@yahoo.com
Mondays in March — Critter Dinner, 10 a.m., Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N. County Road 25 East, Chesterton. Info: (219) 926-1390.
Fridays in March — Sssssnakes, 2 p.m., Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N. County Road 25 East, Chesterton. Info: (219) 926-1390.
Saturdays in March — Chellberg Farm Open House, 1-3 p.m., Mineral Springs Road between U.S. 12/20, Porter. Info: (219) 395-1882, www.nps.gov/indu
Vickers Theatre — Now Showing: “Steel Magnolias.” Rated PG. Time: 7 p.m. March 20. Also: “There’s Still Tomorrow.” Not Rated. Times: 4 p.m. March 21 & 23, 7 p.m. March 22. All times Eastern. Theater address: 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, Mich. Info: www.vickerstheatre.com, (269) 756-3522.