Community Calendar

Movies on the Gridiron is presented free to the community by DTSB and The South Bend Chocolate Cafe. The event includes South Bend Chocolate Cafe concession stand, free freeze pop, Minecraft crafts and coloring pages, games, face painting, and a Movie Night Special at Bruno’s: Get one 14” 1-topping Pizza for $15. This series is a successful partnership bringing a tradition usually found in large city centers to this thriving urban environment in the heart of South Bend. Free parking is available on-street and in the Leighton Garage.

The second annual Louise E. Addicott Summer Chamber Music Festival will be taking place at Indiana University South Bend and across the Michiana region July 8-19, 2026! Directed by IUSB's resident string quartet, the Euclid Quartet, the festival welcomes the esteemed Viano and Verona Quartets, as well as two dozen student participants to a 10-day chamber music intensive. Members of the Michiana community will be able to attend performances and masterclasses by some of the world’s leading artists and witness the next generation of young stars in action here in South Bend. Events take place at IU South Bend, the St. Joe County Public Library (Main and River Park branches), and Howard Park Events Center. We hope to see you at some of these fabulous events!

Events at a Glance

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July 9, 7:30 pm - Euclid Quartet in Concert

July 10, 4:00 pm - Euclid Quartet Masterclass

July 11, 4:00 pm - Viano Quartet Masterclass

July 11, 7:30pm - Viano Quartet in Concert

July 12, 2:00pm - Participant Showcase at Howard Park Events Center

July 12, 4:00pm - Euclid Quartet Masterclass

July 14, 11:00am - Participant Showcase at River Park Library

July 15, 7:30pm - Verona Quartet in Concert

July 16, 4:00pm - Verona Quartet Masterclass

July 16, 7:00pm - Participant Showcase at the St. Joe County Public Library Main Branch Auditorium

July 18, 4:00pm - Final Participant Showcase

Throughout the summer there are multiple opportunities to gather for a Wednesday night Plein Air Gatherings with Dave Broerman. These are free to attend and limited art supplies are available.

Each Saturday, take a step back in time. Visit Pears Mill, an 1857 water-powered mill. Located in Buchanan, Michigan’s downtown Historic District. The mill is adjacent to Buchanan Farmers Market. Frequent demonstrations. Pears Mill is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday from May 6th through Labor Day. There is no charge

🌟 Join Us for the 12th Annual ARTS in the Street Festival! 🌟
📅 Saturday, July 25 · 10am – 5pm
📍 Downtown Plymouth, Indiana

Get ready for a full day of FREE, family-friendly fun celebrating creativity, community, and small-town charm with big art energy!

🎨 What to Expect:

Over 80 art & artisan vendors selling unique creations in all kinds of artistic media

Hands-on art activities for all ages

Food trucks serving up sweet treats and savory eats

Beer & wine garden

3rd Annual Chalk Art Contest judged by a professional chalk artist (and yes, he’ll be creating live!)

Youth Art Pop-Up Exhibit featuring artists 18 and under

Live music and dance performances all day long

Street performers like an illusionist, living statue, and balloon artist

Face painting, scavenger hunt, & live artists

Festival swag and exhibitions

Whether you're coming for the food, the fun, the art, or just the vibe—there’s something here for everyone. This is a day where the streets come alive with color, creativity, and community.

🎉 Small Town. Big Art. Don’t miss it.

Throughout the summer there are multiple opportunities to gather for a Wednesday night Plein Air Gatherings with Dave Broerman. These are free to attend and limited art supplies are available.

Each Saturday, take a step back in time. Visit Pears Mill, an 1857 water-powered mill. Located in Buchanan, Michigan’s downtown Historic District. The mill is adjacent to Buchanan Farmers Market. Frequent demonstrations. Pears Mill is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday from May 6th through Labor Day. There is no charge

Don McLean will be the first performer in the theater’s new music series. His show is set for 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2. Tickets cost $45 to $100 and can be purchased online at goshentheater.org. They are also available at the box office, located at 216 S. Main St., from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

“We’re launching a music series this year that will continue into 2027,” said Goshen Theater Program Director Adrienne Nesbitt. “In addition to Don McLean, we’ll be announcing two additional acts in the next few weeks!”

Best known for the outsize folk-rock hit “American Pie”, McLean’s other standout tracks include “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night),” “And I Love You So,” “Dreidel,” and “Castles in the Air”. In concert, the “American Troubadour” frequently pays homage to his influences with covers including “Crying” (Roy Orbison) and “Everyday” (Buddy Holly).

Over McLean’s nearly 60-year career, his work has resonated with both the masses and other marquee musicians. The range of artists who’ve performed McLean’s songs includes Madonna, George Michael, Chet Atkins, Elvis Presley, Josh Groban, Perry Como, and Coolio.

Sponsored by the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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!