Downtown Wabash, Inc.

The Wizards of Winter
2023-12-16 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
The Wizards of Winter present a fun-filled Christmas holiday rock experience featuring former members of The Trans Siberian Orchestra, Blue Oyster Cult, Rainbow, and Trixter, along with Broadway veterans. The group will perform a Christmas holiday rock opera titled The Christmas Dream, based on the music of their albums “The Magic of Winter” and “A Christmas Dream.” The 11-member ensemble boasts soaring vocal harmonies, precision string instrumentation, powerful percussion, and stunning keyboard work layered around a rich storyboard that evokes December’s past.

Fort Wayne Philharmonic Holiday Pops
2023-12-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
Take a journey through the winter wonderlands and traditional Christmases of bygone days right up to the present in an entertaining concert of traditional and contemporary favorites.

Mike Almon
2023-12-30 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-01-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
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.”

Dakota Parker
2024-01-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
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.

January 2024 Board Meeting
2024-01-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States

Sea to Sea Shrimp Dinner
2024-01-12 17:30 - 20:30 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
Delight in a three-course fine dining experience featuring shrimp sourced from waters along the gulf coast and Asia. The appetizer and entree courses will be accompanied by wine tastings from Fess Parker located in Santa Barbara, CA. Cocktails, beer, and wine will be available for purchase.
Appetizer:
Choice of shrimp cocktail or shrimp ceviche
Paired with 2022 Fess Parker Riesling
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Entrée:
Choice of Asian chili garlic shrimp or shrimp and grits
Paired with 2022 Fess Parker Chardonnay
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Dessert:
Choice of key lime pie or macerated berry tiramisu

Fire Line Productions - Murder on the Orient Express
2024-01-12 19:30 - 2024-01-13 21:30 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
Fire Line Productions of Wabash features local talent in this production of Murder On the Orient Express. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning, it is one passenger fewer. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on Detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case the killer decides to strike again.

An Acoustic Evening with Nelson
2024-01-18 19:00 - 22:00 | IN
Nelson, an American rock band founded by singer/songwriters Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, achieved success from their 1990s debut album After the Rain, which included “(Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection.” The twin brothers are listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the only family to reach number one record status in three successive generations. With their chart-topping hits like “After the Rain” and “More Than Ever,” the duo captivates audiences with a sound that blends rock attitude, pop hooks, and brotherly harmonies.

Mark Honeywell’s Birthday Dinner
2024-01-19 18:30 - 20:30 | IN
Enjoy the fun, beauty and music of Greece as we celebrate Mark Honeywell’s 149th birthday. Greek food and culture will make this an evening to remember! $45 per person (includes tax and gratuity).

The Little Mermen
2024-01-19 19:30 - 22:30 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
The Little Mermen is the ultimate Disney tribute concert for Disney fanatics of all ages. The band’s repertoire covers nearly a century of musical canon, including favorites from The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Frozen, and Encanto. The group performs in full costume, with band members dressing up as characters from the films. The Little Mermen invite you to be their guest for a magical experience jam-packed with nostalgic fun and rockin’ sing-alongs!

Abbie Thomas
2024-01-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
Fresh off of her 2023 JMA Artist of the Year award at The Grand Ole Opry, Abbie Thomas, is a rising singer songwriter who is gaining international attention and nominations for live performances, lyricism and visual content. Mixing genre-bending arrangements with soulful vocals and hints of Blues, Jazz, and a vibe from the songwriters of the 70’s, she is currently touring regionally; most recently opening for Clint Black, Laine Hardy, and Girl Named Tom. Influenced by artists such as Carole King, Lauryn Hill, John Mayer and Ella Fitzgerald, versatility has her playing throughout Midwest USA in acoustic listening rooms to clubs with her full backing band, recently dubbed ‘The Crazy Hearts’; who were just nominated for a 2023 Hollywood Independent Music Award for Best Live Performance for Thomas’ original, “Try.” You can listen to Thomas’ original music on all major streaming platforms.

Thunderstruck
2024-01-20 19:30 - 22:00 | IN
Thunderstruck expertly recreates the AC/DC live concert experience just the way fans remember it. Each member obsesses over the tones and structures of each song, the energy of each performance, as well as every piece of gear, to bring the power and entertainment of a genuine AC/DC show back to the stage.

Dinosaur World Live
2024-01-26 19:00 - 21:30 | IN
Grab your compass and join the fearless explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favorite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor, and Segnosaurus! Don’t miss this entertaining and mind-expanding jurassic adventure live on stage.

Dinosaur World Live
2024-01-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States

Conner Noble
2024-01-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
Connor Noble, from Wabash, Indiana, has been playing music for the past 11 years. He has played across Indiana on radio talk shows, and has had original music featured in films, including Night of the Living Dead, The Blood Moon, First Harvest, and more. Noble is currently the lead guitarist for Rejected Iris– having written and produced two albums for the band. His inspiration comes from the music of the 1990s-2000s, spanning a variety of genres from rock to blues, jazz to pop and even punk. Noble brings something that everyone can enjoy.

The Wizard of Oz 85th Anniversary
2024-01-28 19:00 - 21:30, 2024-01-29 19:00 - 21:30, 2024-01-31 19:00 - 21:30 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
In this classic musical fantasy, Judy Garland stars as Dorothy Gale, a young Kansas farm girl who dreams of a land “somewhere over the rainbow.” Dorothy’s dream comes true when she, her dog Toto, and her family’s house are transported by a tornado to a bright and magical world unlike anything she has seen before. Unfortunately, she makes a mortal enemy of a wicked witch when the house falls on the hag’s sister. Now, befriended by a scarecrow without a brain, a tin man with no heart and a cowardly lion–and protected by a pair of enchanted ruby slippers–Dorothy sets off along a yellow brick road for the Emerald City to beseech the all-powerful Wizard of Oz for his help to return home. This special 85th anniversary event includes exclusive insight from Leonard Maltin.

February First Friday: Shop Your Heart Out
2024-02-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
Fall in love with Downtown Wabash during February’s First Friday: Shop Your Heart Out! Bring your loved ones for a night full of sweet treats, admirable shopping specials and a chance to win local goodies from the downtown businesses you adore.
While shopping local, you have a chance to win a prize at participating businesses. Each business will randomly select one lucky winner to receive a special giveaway item along with $20 Downtown Dollars from Downtown Wabash, Inc. that can be spent at various downtown businesses. How will you know if you won? If you are a winner, you will find a heart sticker on your shopping bag, cup, etc. after making a purchase (much like finding a golden ticket in a candy bar!)
Wabash First Friday is made possible by Downtown Wabash, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to a downtown district that is vibrant every day and night. Downtown Wabash First Fridays are sponsored by Pettit Printing and 95.9 KISS FM.

Little River Band
2024-02-02 19:30 - 22:00 | IN
Little River Band was once dubbed as “the best singing band in the world,” by Glenn Frey of the Eagles. Through the ’70s and ’80s, the group has enjoyed huge chart success with multiplatinum albums and chart-topping hits. Little River Band is known for their hits like “Reminiscing,” “Lady,” “Lonesome Loser,” “The Night Owls,” and more. With worldwide album and CD sales of more than 30 million copies, they were also the first band to set a record for having Top 10 hits for six consecutive years.

Parker & Fox
2024-02-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
Parker and Fox is comprised of Indiana musicians Dakota Ray Parker and Ryan Fox. Parker originally hails from the great state of Kentucky and the Appalachia and Bluegrass influence is immediately recognizable in his haunting vocals. Fox has toured the USA steadily for the past ten years, has performed on The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN, and most recently had music featured on the hit TV show “Yellowstone.” Parker and Fox put on an excellent show with a wide range of Country, Americana, and Classic Rock music that everyone can enjoy!

360 ALLSTARS
2024-02-03 19:30 - 22:00 | IN
A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Boasting a stellar international cast of World Champions and World Record-holding athletes and artists, 360 ALLSTARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture.

360 ALLSTARS
2024-02-03 19:30 - 22:30 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States

My Fair Lady 60th Anniversary
2024-02-04 19:00 - 22:30, 2024-02-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
A snobbish phonetics professor agrees to a wager that he can take a flower girl and make her presentable in high society.

Downtown Wabash Merchant Meetings
2024-02-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
The monthly meeting held every first Wednesday for all small businesses in Downtown Wabash to stay current with information from Downtown Wabash, Inc.

Sons of Mystro
2024-02-08 19:30 - 22:00 | IN
Have you ever been serenaded by a musical duo who plays over ten genres of popular music, using the violin instead of their voices to express a song’s lyrics? Since forming as a group, Sons of Mystro has performed at a variety of events, such as playing the signature song, “Back in Black” by AC/DC for Miami Heat games, honoring international recording artist Wyclef Jean, and contributing music to the hit show Kourtney and Kim Take Miami, starring the Kardashian sisters. Sons of Mystro enhances songs due to their unique styling and composes their own material, currently amassing pieces for their upcoming debut album.

Chocolate & Wine Tasting Tour
2024-02-09 17:30 - 21:30 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
Join us for our annual tasting tour event featuring eight wines and chocolates artfully paired. Timed tickets available every hour. Advanced tickets available for $20 here.

Tennessee Whiskey Chicago
2024-02-09 19:30 - 22:00 | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
Tennessee Whiskey Chicago is a celebration of the music of Chris Stapleton. Led by a talented team of Chicago’s top musicians, the band has become well-known for their passionate and soulful renditions of Stapleton’s songs and unique blend of country, blues, and rock. The Ultimate Eric Church Tribute Band is a high-energy group that has taken the country music scene by storm with a mix of rock and country. Both groups recreate the essence of the originals for an unforgettable country music experience!
