Upcoming Events
In the Area
April 24 — Drum Fit, 10-11 a.m., Luhr County Park, 3178 S. County Road 150 West, LaPorte. Info: (219) 325-8315, www.laportecountyparks.org
April 24 — Virtual Author Talk with Gregg Hurwitz, 6-7 p.m., through LaPorte County Public Library. Registration: www.laportelibrary.org
April 25 — Free volunteer appreciation luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., The Salvation Army, 1201 Franklin St. Info/reservations: jessica.obrien@usc.salvationarmy.org, (219) 874-6885, Ext. 1003.
April 25 — Giant Candyland (all ages), 4-5 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049.
Aug. 25 — Glow in the Dark Night Hike: Frog Watch, 7-9 p.m., Red Mill County Park, 0185 S. Holmesville Road, LaPorte. Info: (219) 325-8315, www.laportecountyparks.org
April 25-27 — Holdcraft Players, “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” Holdcraft Performing Arts Center, 1200 Spring St. Times: 7 p.m. April 25-26, 2 p.m. April 27. Tickets: $10/students, $15/adults; at door, www.yptcinc.com/tickets
April 26 — Long Beach’s Earth Day Beach Cleanup, sunrise-5 p.m., Stops 13-31.
April 26 — The Earth Day 5K Family Fun Run/Walk, 9-11 a.m., Fox Park’s Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater, LaPorte. Cost: $30 (10 & older), $5 (ages 0-9). Registration: https://shorturl.at/zGdpQ
April 26 — Indiana Landmark Speaker Series, noon-12:45 p.m., Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St. Cost: $20. Info: www.barkermansion.org
April 26 — Earth Month Extravaganza, noon-3 p.m., Michigan City Senior Center, 2 Lake Shore Drive. Early beach cleanup: 10:30 a.m.
April 26 – Let’s Go to the Races Party for Adults, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049.
April 27 — Monday Musicale Student Awards Competition concert, 2 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1237 E. Coolspring Ave. Free. Info: (219) 362-1421.
April 28 — Family Storytime, noon-12:30 p.m./Coolspring Library Branch, 6925 W. County Road 400 North, 5-5:30 p.m./LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave. Info: www.laportelibrary.org
April 28 — Great Decisions, 6:30 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049.
April 29 — Jackbox Games for Adults, 5:30 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3064, (219) 873-3042.
April 29 — Readers Corner-Book Club, 6-7 p.m., Coolspring Library Branch, 6925 W. County Road 400 North. Info: www.laportelibrary.org
April 30 — Exploring Watercolors for Older Adults, 1-3 p.m., LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave. Info: www.laportelibrary.org
April 30 — Spring Flower Tea Time, 1-3 p.m., Bluhm County Park, 3855 S. County Road 1100 West, Westville. Info: (219) 325-8315, www.laportecountyparks.org
April 30 — Mother’s Day Craft Event Featuring Parties on the Gogh, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St. Cost: $45. Info: www.barkermansion.org
Through April 30 — Self-guided Easter Egg-spedition, Luhr County Park, 3178 S. County Road 150 West, LaPorte. Info: www.laportecountyparks.org, (219) 325-8315.
Through May 3 — “Form + Vision: An Exhibition of Chesterton Art Center Faculty,” Ellen Firme Gallery, 92 U.S. 12, Beverly Shores. Info: www.chestertonart.org
Through May 6 — Michigan City Area Schools’ elementary students exhibit, “Art from the Start,” Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. Second St. Info: hbeadles@mcas.k12.in.us
Through June 15 — “Ordinary Wonders,” Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. Second St. Upcoming event: Family Day/1-3 p.m. May 24. Info: (219) 874-4900, www.lubeznikcenter.org
Through June — Mosaic artist Gladys Cook, 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
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.
Tuesdays in April — Genealogy Help with Pat Harris, 1-4 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049.
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
April 24 — Art Attack Launch Party! A Student Showcase + Open Mic Night featuring Debutants, 6:30 p.m. EDT, The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, Mich. Reserved seating: $30. Reservations/info: www.acornlive.org
April 25 — An Evening with Patricia Barber, 8 p.m. EDT, The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, Mich. Tickets: $100 + $11 convenience fee, $130 + $11 convenience fee (reserved). Reservations/info: www.acornlive.org
April 26 — Project 1966: Hike Every Trail in the Park, 8-10 a.m., Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 N. Indiana 49, Porter. Info: (219) 395-1882, www.nps.gov/indu
April 26 — Native Plant Talk, 9-11 a.m., Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 N. Indiana 49, Porter. Info: (219) 395-1882, www.nps.gov/indu
April 26 — High Dunes Hike, 10 a.m., Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N. County Road 25 East, Chesterton. Info: (219) 926-1390.
April 26 — Harbor Country Hikers, 1-3 p.m. EDT, Love Creek County Park, 9292 Huckleberry Road, Berrien Center, Mich. Info: www.harborcountryhikers.com
April 26 — Beach Mysteries Hike, 1:30 p.m., Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N. County Road 25 East, Chesterton. Info: (219) 926-1390.
April 26 — 27th annual Valparaiso University Sousa Tribute Concert, 4 p.m., Chapel of the Resurrection, 1600 Chapel Drive. Free.
April 26 — 73rd Annual Three Oaks Flag Day Hog Roast Fundraiser, 5-8 p.m. EDT, Three Oaks American Legion, 204 W. Linden St. Tickets: $25 at door.
April 26 — Andy Sydow with special guests Doug Harsch/Molly Cooper, 7 p.m. EDT, The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, Mich. Tickets: $20 + $4 convenience fee, $50 + $4 convenience fee (reserved). Reservations/info: www.acornlive.org
April 26 — Andy Baker (Midwestern folk), 7 p.m. EDT, Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, Mich. Cabaret seating & walk-in/$15, general/$12, children 12 & younger/free. Reservations: https://ticketstripe.com/andybaker
April 26-27 — Woodland Wildflower Hike, 1-3 p.m., Heron Rookery, 1336 N. County Road 600 East. Info: (219) 395-1882, www.nps.gov/indu
April 27 — Spring Wildflower Hike, 10 a.m., Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N. County Road 25 East, Chesterton. Info: (219) 926-1390
April 27 —The School of American Music free family jazz concert, Jazzmin II, 3 p.m. EDT, Episcopal Church of the Mediator, 14280 Red Arrow Highway, Harbert, Mich.
April 28 — Remedios Varo presentation, 6:30 p.m. EDT, New Buffalo Township Library, 33 N. Thompson St. Info: (269) 469-2933.
April 29 — NBTL Book Club: Percival Everett’s James, 10 a.m. EDT, New Buffalo Township Library, 33 N. Thompson St. Info: (269) 469-2933.
Through April — Duneland Weavers Guild exhibit, “Creative Horizons: CAC Youth Art Exhibition,” Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. Fourth St. Info: (219) 926-4711, www.chestertonart.org
Through May 4 — Middle & High School Community Student Art Exhibition, The Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, Mich. Reception & awards ceremony: 6-8 p.m. EDT April 24. Info: www.boxfactoryforthearts.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 June 5 — 31st annual juried art exhibit, Valparaiso’s Art Barn School of Art, 695 N. County Road 400 East. Info: (219) 462-9009, www.artbarnschool.org
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.
Through October — New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker St. Hours (Eastern): noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Info: (269) 820-1504, (202) 669-4423, ask@new-buffalo-railroad-museum.org
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
Saturdays in April — 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: “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.” Rated R. Time: 7 p.m. April 24. Also: “The Ballad of Wallis Island.” Rated PG-13. Times: 4 & 7 p.m. April 25-27, 7 p.m. April 29. All times Eastern. Theater address: 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, Mich. Info: www.vickerstheatre.com, (269) 756-3522.