Aug 02 Sunday
With music and lyrics by Indiana-native Cole Porter, Anything Goes is a sparkling musical comedy brimming with wit, romance, and unforgettable songs. Set aboard a glamorous ocean liner, the show follows a lively cast of characters as they navigate romance, mistaken identities, and hilarious misunderstandings. With iconic numbers such as “Blow, Gabriel, Blow” and “You’re the Top,” Anything Goes delivers high-energy musical performances and comedic moments that have delighted audiences for decades.
At Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, the fun feels even closer. Performed in our intimate theatre-in-the-round, the humor, music, and chaos surround you on all sides. You will feel like you’re part of the adventure, experiencing every joke, every twist, and every dazzling musical number up close. It is a joyous, exhilarating, and unforgettable night at the theater.
Aug 03 Monday
Aug 04 Tuesday
Aug 05 Wednesday
Families, join us for an evening of muddy fun! Paint with mud, make mud pies, scoop in the pond for tadpoles, blow giant bubbles, and more! Wear old clothes and shoes and bring a towel. This program is free thanks to a generous grant from the Dr. Elmer R. Graber Youth Fund for Exploring Nature.
Aug 06 Thursday
Aug 07 Friday
Stroll the streets of downtown South Bend during this free, family-friendly event to see the hand-crafted work of local potters, photographers, painters, weavers, jewelers, sketchers, woodcarvers, crocheters, and filmmakers. You'll also hear the sound of acoustical melodies, African drumming, soulful Jazz, the power of rock, and more.You'll taste the flavors of the region, the fresh local produce, and the intricate creations of top chefs and touch the artistic instruments to create your own masterpiece in one of the many community art projects!
Join Goshen Theater for First Fridays!
Aug. 7, 2026
5-8PM
This August, Downtown South Bend is serving up something sweet. Cool off and celebrate the season at August First Fridays: Ice Cream Social — a signature summer block party packed with frozen treats, live entertainment, and the best of downtown all in one night!