Poetry Lovers
2023-04-18 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Poetry Night is back! If you write poetry, please bring a couple originals. And if you just enjoy poetry, bring a couple favorites to share. April is Poetry Month. We’ll have a delightful evening together!

Lunch & Learn - Paper Sack Garden Journal
2023-04-19 12:00 - 13:00
Pack a lunch and join us on select Wednesdays for fun and free presentations and workshops in the Education and Resource Center.
Paper sacks aren’t just for brown-bagging anymore. Join us as we turn this ordinary item into a decorative journal for noting your gardening journey. $10 per person. Spots are limited so buy early!

Cheap Trick
2023-04-19 19:30 - 21:30
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Cheap Trick blend pop, punk, and metal in a catchy, instantly recognizable way, producing timeless classics like “I Want You To Want Me,” “Surrender,” “Dream Police,” and “The Flame.” A musical institution, they have played more than 5,000 performances, sold 20 million records, and earned 40 Gold and Platinum records

Prime Rib Dinner
2023-04-20 17:30 - 19:30
Don’t miss our popular, all-you-can-eat prime rib buffet with side and salad accompaniments. Menu and dessert options also available. Come early, grab a drink, and enjoy our lounge area before you’re seated!

Abbie Thomas
2023-04-22 20:00 - 23:00
Influenced by an eclectic mix, from The Beatles and Karen Carpenter, to Lauren Hill and John Mayer, singer songwriter with a pop-soul flair, Abbie Thomas mixes catchy melodies with hard-hitting, life inspired lyrics. She was a songwriting finalist at The Acorn Theater in June 2019, and is now building a resume as an opening act for touring musicians (ex. Callaghan, Billy Gilman). Thomas released her first of a series of singles, “Those 3 Words” in April 2020, available on iTunes and Spotify. In May 2022, she released her first self-produced EP “Dirty Little Things.”

BUSINESS OWNERS WORKSHOP: Adapting & Planning in Uncertain Times
2023-04-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
Downtown Wabash, Inc., Manchester Alive, Grow Wabash County and WEOC (Women’s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Center)
This informative workshop is meant for business owners to learn how to plan for the unexpected, helping reduce risk for their business. All businesses and their owners are exposed to risk every day, some minor and some with catastrophic consequences. However, there are steps that business owners and their employees can take to mitigate, transfer, and even avoid risks.
Proper contingency planning, education and documentation of process can allow businesses, their owners, and employees to recover from interruptions more effectively and efficiently. This planning can help also expand through the business to strengthen their day-to-day operations.
Presented By: Purdue University Institute of Family Business and in partnership with Downtown Wabash, Inc., Manchester Alive, and Grow Wabash County.
This training is provided at no charge through NIIC Community Navigator Pilot Program. Purdue Extension Allen County serves as a Spoke Organization for the program, to serve entrepreneurs in Northeast Indiana.
COST: Free; Registration required as space is limited

Gourmet Dinner & Chamber Music Series - Norma Meyer, Pianist
2023-04-27 18:00 - 20:00
Norma Meyer is back! The Wabash favorite from Wabass and A Grand Time will present a solo recital featuring Bach E major Partita # 6 and Ibert Histoires. Norma was a founding member of quartet piano4 and a school orchestra director for over 20 years. She continues her lifelong commitment to music education through teaching and outreach programs as an accompanist and collaborative coach.
Menu: watercress salad with honey vinaigrette, chevre cheese, and crispy beets; roasted duck breast with strawberry port reduction; smashed potatoes; asparagus; and a poached pear for dessert. Coffee, tea, and water are included, with other beverages available for purchase. Menus can be modified for dietary restrictions. Please call 260.563.1102 at least two weeks prior to the event to request a special menu.

America
2023-04-27 19:30 - 22:00
***Due to unforeseen and unavoidable travel disturbances, AMERICA has to regrettably postpone their show to April 27, 2023. Ticket holders are being contacted with more details. **** With hits like “A Horse With No Name,” “I Need You,” “Ventura Highway,” and “Lonely People,” America established itself as a cornerstone on the charts and radio in the 70s. Founding members Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell have toured the world for more than 50 years with their timeless sound.

David Phelps
2023-04-28 19:30 - 22:00
David Phelps is credited among today’s most spectacular voices. His seemingly endless vocal range, which extends more than three octaves, coupled with his gift for communicating a song, has brought the house down in the world’s most prestigious venues. David has received numerous Dove Awards, Grammy Awards, and multiple platinum-selling recording projects.

Healthy Kids Day & Free Day at the Y
2023-04-29 10:00 - 13:00
Join us at the Wabash County YMCA (500 S Cass St.) for Healthy Kids Day® & Free Day at the Y!
What is Healthy Kids Day®? Healthy Kids Day® is a national initiative celebrated at Ys across the country to help inspire healthy habits in kids and families. Bring the whole family to enjoy free activities like face painting, a bounce house, child sack lunch, swimming, giant Jenga, Imagination Playground, corn hole, basketball, snow cones, community partners, a bicycle giveaway, and more!
This is a free event and open to the public. *The parent/guardian must attend with the child and have a completed Facility Waiver on file.*

Jon Shoulders
2023-04-29 20:00 - 23:00, 2023-05-20 20:00
Performing throughout the region year-round, Jon Shoulders puts on a high-energy acoustic show that spans many genres and styles.

Madagascar the Musical
2023-04-30 18:00 - 20:00
This smash hit musical features your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. This brand new musical from Dreamworks® will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”

Wabash County Museum's Thursday Parlay
2023-05-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
Join us for another rendition of our “Thursday Parlay” as speaker Ray Boomhower, editor of Indiana Historical Society’s magazine, transports us back to 1967 as he talks about Gus Grissom and Apollo 1.
“The Thursday Parlay” will take place in the Porter Room at the Wabash County Museum from 10:00 am to 11:30am on May the 4th. Refreshments are provided by our sponsor, Bob Evans Restaurant, and will take place with conversation from 10 – 10:30 am, followed by the presentation. Hurry and RSVP to secure your spot before liftoff and May the 4th be with you.

May First Friday: Meet the Boutiques!
2023-05-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
Meet the Boutiques! A boutique is defined as a small store selling fashionable clothes or accessories. For May’s First Friday in Downtown Wabash, Indiana, we’re shining the light on some of the most popular shopping spots in the district! Meet Downtown Wabash boutiques with a specially curated stamping map to visit each one during First Friday!
Enjoy additional springtime fun in the Downtown District with additional outdoor vendors, things to do, food trucks and more!
2023 Downtown Wabash First Fridays are presented by MetalX.
Additional 2023 First Friday support comes from Top Level Sponsors: Pettit Printing and Crossroads Bank; and Mid Level Sponsor: 95.9 KISS FM. May’s First Friday is generously sponsored by Renewal By Andersen.
Wabash First Fridays are events made possible by Downtown Wabash, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to a downtown district that is vibrant every day and night.

Wabash River Run Club
2023-05-06 07:45 - 09:00 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
Open to anyone who would like to enjoy a weekly run and get in a little training and social time. Free and for all ages and running levels. Please meet at Alley Cat Outfitters at 100 Berry St, Wabash. Arrive by 7:45 AM with feet hitting the street at 8 AM sharp. Whether you are training for the Wabash – Run the River Half Marathon, on June 10, or just want to run for fun, these weekly runs are meant to bring people together over the love of running.

Liking for Biking Club
2023-05-06 09:00 - 10:00
Open to anyone who would like to enjoy a weekly 60-minute group ride. Free and for all ages and riding levels. Helmets are required and no registration is needed. Check the Band App/WABASH COUNTY ADVENTURE SERIES FACEBOOK page for weekly start locations. Arrive by 8:45 AM with wheels rolling at 9 AM sharp.
Spikes and Bikes is a local bike club that volunteers their time to lead each of the weekly rides. They are a group of outdoor adventure enthusiasts who like to connect people with cycling in a fun and energetic environment.
All participants will receive a Liking for Biking t-shirt and will be given the opportunity to earn incentives for regular attendance. Attendance is tracked using the Band App. Weekly check-ins are required on the app in order to qualify for the incentive gifts.

Mike Almon
2023-05-06 20:00 - 23:00
With more than 300 shows scheduled each year, Mike Almon has been playing guitar and writing music since he was 14. This year he plans to release his first studio-recorded album “Had a Good Run” featuring a mix of his originals, along with two bonus track parodies “Last Fence” and “Detour Land.”

May Board Meeting
2023-05-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States

Lunch & Learn - Mandala Art
2023-05-10 12:00 - 13:00
Pack a lunch and join us on select Wednesdays for fun and free presentations and workshops in the Education and Resource Center.

Downtown Wabash Farmers Market
2023-05-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
Spend your Saturday mornings at the Downtown Wabash Farmers Market in Downtown Wabash, Indiana! Start your weekend with wholesome, enriching, locally sourced products from some of our most unique vendors in Wabash and surrounding counties.
Find handmade, homemade & homegrown products like fresh produce, organic meats, homemade ice cream, hand-poured candles & soaps, cotton candy, pottery, wood & metal works and so much more.
All dogs welcome!

Dakota Parker
2023-05-13 20:00 - 23:00
Dakota Ray Parker performs many varieties of music including classic country (Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash), some classic rock (Neil Diamond, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen), Folk music (The Avett Brothers, Bob Dylan, Tom T Hall), Elvis Presley, Adele, Justin Bieber and so much more. He also writes his own music with more than 35 original songs. He won The Voice of Wabash County in 2018 and opened for Aaron Barker at the Eagles Theater.

Mother's Day Brunch
2023-05-14 10:30 - 13:00
Enjoy our classic brunch buffet featuring breakfast classics, entrée selections, a chef-attended carving station, side accompaniments, and desserts.

STRYPER
2023-05-16 19:30 - 22:00
Christian rockers Stryper burst on the 80s scene with their groundbreaking “heavenly metal” genre. The group sold more than 10 million albums worldwide and garnered Top 40 hits like “Calling on You,” “Honestly,” and “Always There for You.”

Frank Ferrante in An Evening with Groucho
2023-05-23 14:00 - 17:00
Award-winning actor and director Frank Ferrante ignites his acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx in this fast paced 90 minutes of hilarity. The two-act comedy consists of the funniest Groucho one-liners, anecdotes and songs including “Hooray for Captain Spalding,” and “Lydia, the Tattooed Lady.” The audience becomes part of the show as Ferrante ad-libs his way throughout the performance in grand Groucho style. Accompanied by his onstage pianist, Ferrante portrays the young Groucho of stage and film and reacquaints us with the likes of brothers Harpo, Chico, Zeppo and Gummo, Charlie Chaplin, W.C. Fields and Marx foil Margaret Dumont. A show perfect for comedy fans of all ages!

Frank Ferrante in An Evening with Groucho
2023-05-23 19:30 - 22:00 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States

Bloody Mary BBQ
2023-05-25 17:30 - 19:30
Enjoy your grilled favorites like St. Louis ribs, brats, BBQ chicken, carved brisket, summer sides, and desserts along with a special bloody mary bar. Come early, grab a drink, and enjoy our lounge area before you’re seated!

Honeywell Arts In Education - Presented by Kristi Unger
2023-05-30 19:00 - 20:30
Honeywell Arts in Education is a collection of programs created for educators to reap the benefits of the arts. Last year, Honeywell education programs provided nearly 42,000 arts-infused learning opportunities for students in 88 schools in 15 counties. Join us as Kristi Unger, Honeywell Director of Education, shares the impact of the programs and the plans for growth.

Wabash County Museum's Thursday Parlay
2023-06-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
Gene Stratton-Porter, from Lagro, Indiana, was a naturalist, photographer, and well-known author who wrote “Freckles”, “A Girl of the Limberlost” and many other novels. Join us for our Thursday Parlay in the Wabash County Museum Porter Room from 10 – 11:30 am on June 1 to hear our featured speaker, historian and first-person interpreter Glory Greiff, while enjoying coffee and treats provided by our sponsor, Bob Evans Restaurant.
This is a free event brought to you by the Wabash County Museum. Visit our website at wabashmuseum.org for more details and to RSVP.

June First Friday: Wabash Cultural District Celebration
2023-06-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
The Wabash Cultural District is celebrating its 2-year anniversary since the 2021 designation from the Indiana Arts Commission! Join us for a night of immersive art experiences, a celebrity guest appearance, community-focused fun and plenty to do around every corner on June’s First Friday in Downtown Wabash, Indiana.
The Wabash Cultural District is a 2.5 mile perimeter of walkable terrain. The boundaries are Hill Street along the influential railway tracks on the north, Carroll Street on the west, Paradise Spring Park on the east and the Wabash River on the south. A unique characteristic is our hilly topography. Standing at the District’s entrance, you can see the entire District unfolding before your eyes.
Wabash First Fridays in 2023 are presented by MetalX. Additional support for Wabash First Fridays come from Top Level Sponsors: Pettit Printing and Crossroads Bank; and Mid Level Sponsor: 95.9 KISS FM.
