Upcoming Events
In the Area
May 16 — Bad Art Night for Adults, 5-7 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049.
May 17 — Film Showing: “Ordinary Angels,” 2 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049.
May 17 — Free piano concert (based on Book of Psalms), 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1225 Michigan Ave., LaPorte.
May 17-18 — “Nightmare at Pop Culture,” Pop Culture and Collectibles, 2010 E. U.S. 20. Tickets at store.
May 18 — Pine Lake Cemetery tours, 2 & 4 p.m. Tickets: $5, 18 & younger/free. Registration: director@laportecountyhistory.org
May 18 — Design a Decorative Birdhouse, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Coolspring Library Branch meeting room, 6925 W. County Road 400 North. Info: www.laportelibrary.org
May 18 — Dunes Summer Theatre Spring Soiree, 4-7 p.m., home of Alexander deHilster & Michael Jefvert. Costs/reservations: contact@dunesArts.org, www.dunesArts.org, (219) 879-7509.
May 19 — Pets & Pours (Michiana Humane Society spring fundraiser), 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Friendship Botanic Gardens, 2055 E. U.S. 12. Tickets/reservations: tinyurl.com/yxxdb8d5
May 20 — Teen Trivia: “Star Wars” (ages 10-17), 4 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049.
May 21 — Nature’s Tiny Tots, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Luhr County Park, 3178 S. County Road 150 West, LaPorte. Info: www.laportecountyparks.org, (219) 325-8315.
May 21 — Sports Trivia for Adults, 5:15 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info/registration: (219) 873-3044, (219) 873-3042.
May 21 — Virtual Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang, 6-7 p.m., through LaPorte County Public Library. Info: www.laportelibrary.org
May 21 — LaPorte County Historical Society, 7 p.m., LaPorte County Historical Society Museum, 2405 Indiana Ave. Free. Info: (219) 324-6767.
May 22 — The Wall Gang Inc./National Veterans Awareness Ride kickoff, 8 a.m., American Legion Skwiat Post 451, 121 Skwiat Ave.
May 22 — Tinkercad 3-D Modeling, 4-5 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3045.
May 22 — Storytime for Adults, 6-7 p.m., LaPorte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave. Info: www.laportelibrary.org
Through May 31 — “Wanatah History Pop-Up Exhibit,” LaPorte County Historical Society Museum, 2405 Indiana Ave. Info: (219) 324-6767.
Through June 3 — Drawings by Michele Corazzo, The Ellen Firme Gallery, 92 U.S. 12, Beverly Shores.
Through June — Work by Julie Kasniunas, 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 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 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 — Bingo, St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church, 109 Ann St. Doors open: 3:30 p.m. Bingo: 6 p.m. $45 entrance fee (includes all cards). Info: (219) 336-3099.
Tuesdays in May — Genealogy Help with Pat Harris, 1-4 p.m., Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St. Info: (219) 873-3049.
Tuesdays in May — Creative Tech Activities (ages 6-17), 3:30-5 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.
Fridays — Overeaters Anonymous, 9:30 a.m. Info: Jan at (219) 241-8757, Paula at (219) 588-3127, www.oa.org
Saturdays through Oct. 26 in Michigan City — Michigan City Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Eighth & Franklin streets. Info: tinyurl.com/bdd5mxxr
Saturdays in LaPorte — Guided tours, 2-3 p.m., LaPorte County Historical Society Museum, 2405 Indiana Ave. Info: (219) 324-6767.
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
May 15-19 — Indiana Dunes Birding Festival, Indiana Dunes national park/state park. Free public launch: 6-9 p.m. May 15 at Indiana Dunes Visitor Center. Info: tinyurl.com/2p83798v
May 16 — Monarch Butterflies, 2-3 p.m., Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N. County Road 25 East, Chesterton. Info: (219) 926-1390.
May 17 — Shrooms of the Dunes, 2-3 p.m., Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N. County Road 25 East, Chesterton. Info: (219) 926-1390.
May 17 — Science Fridays Series, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 N. Indiana 49, Porter. Info: (219) 395-1882, www.nps.gov/indu
May 17 — The Save the Tunes Council, 7:30-9 p.m., Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 N. Indiana 49, Porter. Info: (219) 395-1882, www.nps.gov/indu
May 17 — Jackie Venson, 8 p.m. EDT, The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, Mich. Tickets: $30 + $5 convenience fee, $55 + $5 convenience fee (reserved). Reservations: www.acornlive.org
May 17-July 7 — Michiana Annual Art Competition, Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, Mich. Reception: 2-4 p.m. EDT May 19. Info: www.boxfactoryforthearts.org/maac/
May 18 — Project 1966: Hike Every Trail in the Park, 8-9:30 a.m., Bailly-Chellberg parking lot, Mineral Springs Road between U.S. 12 and 20. Info: (219) 395-1882, www.nps.gov/indu
May 18 — Chellberg Farm Care, 9 a.m.-noon, Bailly Homestead/Chellberg Farm, 618 N. Mineral Springs Road, Porter. Info: (219) 395-1882, www.nps.gov/indu
May 18 — Youth & Family Birding Day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N. County Road 25 East, Chesterton. Info: (219) 926-1390.
May 18 — Harbor Country Hikers, 10 a.m. EDT, Mount Tabor Trails, Baroda, Mich. Info: www.harborcountryhikers.com
May 18 — River Valley Garden Club plant sale, 10 a.m.-noon EDT, Harbert (Mich.) Community Park, 13300 Red Arrow Highway. Info: (269) 362-4564, evpalulis@yahoo.com, www.rivervalleygardenclub.org
May 18 — Gardening for the Birds, 2-3 p.m., Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N. County Road 25 East, Chesterton. Info: (219) 926-1390.
May 18 — Matthew Logan Vasquez with Justin & The Cosmics, 8 p.m. EDT, The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, Mich. Tickets: $30 + $5 convenience fee, $55 + $5 convenience fee (reserved). Reservations: www.acornlive.org
May 18-Aug. 25 — “Traditional Echo: Contemporary Pokagon Artists & The Ones Who Came Before,” Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, Mich. Opening reception: 6-8 p.m. EDT May 17. Info: www.krasl.org
May 19 — Big Bend Birding, 2-3 p.m., Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N. County Road 25 East, Chesterton. Info: (219) 926-1390.
May 19 — School of American Music Student Recital, 3 p.m. EDT, The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, Mich. Free. Reservations: www.acornlive.org
May 19 — Matthew Ball (“The Boogie Woogie Kid”), 5-7 p.m., Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, Mich. Tickets: advance/$12, walk-in/ $15. Reservations: tinyurl.com/484767st
May 20 — Harbor Country Film Group with Eve Moran, “Five Easy Pieces,” 6 p.m. EDT, New Buffalo Township Library, 33 N. Thompson St. Info: (269) 469-2933.
May 21 — E.K. Warren program, 6 p.m. EDT, New Buffalo Township Library, 33 N. Thompson St. Info: (269) 469-2933.
Through May 29 — “Birds of the Hudson: Block Prints by the late Stephen Rengstorf,” “Prairies Big and Small: Photographs by Susan Kirt,” Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. Fourth St. Reception: 4-7 p.m. May 17. Info: www.chestertonart.org, (219) 926-4711.
Through May 31 — “Birds, Butterflies & the Beauty That Surrounds Them” (Pamela Kirkham’s original acrylic paintings), Fernwood Botanical Garden Clark Gallery, 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, Mich. Info: www.pamkirkham.com
Through July 28 — “Family Haulers: The American Station Wagon,” The Studebaker National Museum, 201 Chapin St. Hours (Eastern): 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Admission: $11/adults, $9.50/seniors 60+, $7/youth ages 6-18. Info: (574) 235-9714, (888) 391-5600, www.studebakermuseum.org
Through Oct. 13 — “Resist!” exhibit, Beutter-Kernan Hall, Community Learning Center, St. Joe County Public Library, 305 S. Michigan St. Info: www.historymuseumSB.org, (574) 235-9664, Ext. 6256.
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 Chesterton — Chesterton European Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 220 Broadway, Chesterton. Info: tinyurl.com/3wvav7pw
Saturdays in May — Nature Play Date, 1-3 p.m., Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education, 100 N. Lake St., Gary. Info: (219) 395-1882, www.nps.gov/indu
Saturdays-Sundays in May — Chellberg Farm Open House, 1-3 p.m., Mineral Springs Road between U.S. 12 and 20, Porter. Info: (219) 395-1882, www.nps.gov/
Sundays in May — Miller Woods Hike, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education, 100 N. Lake St., Gary’s Miller Beach neighborhood. Info: www.nps.gov/, (219) 395-1882.
Vickers Theatre — Now Showing: “The Fall Guy.” Rated PG-13. Times: 3:30 & 7 p.m. May 17-19. Also:
“Being There.” Rated PG. Time: 7 p.m. May 16. All times Eastern. Theater address: 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, Mich. Info: www.vickerstheatre.com, (269) 756-3522.