Things To Do

Featured Events

Extreme Dodgeball — Four-man teams compete, 9 p.m. Thursdays, Pro Bowl West, Fort Wayne, free, 483-4421, www.probowlwest.com

May Cooking Demos — Raw Beet Salad, 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18; Cold Chicken Salad Paprikash, 1 p.m. Monday, May 20, 3 Rivers Co-op Natural Grocery and Deli, Fort Wayne, 424-8812, www.3riversfood.coop

This Week

Cherry Blossom Festival — Folk dance, Taiko/drums, martial arts, traditional music, karaoke, tea ceremony, Bonsai and art exhibits, tradition games, anime and cosplay competition and more in celebration of Japanese culture, 12-6 p.m. Sunday, May 19, Main Library, Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, free, 421-1200

Fiber Arts Celebration — Education thru hands-on participation and demonstrations with natural fiber such as sheering, dyeing, spinning and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 18, Salomon Farm Park, Fort Wayne, free, 427-6005

Gun & Knife Show — Guns, knives, archery supplies, military collectibles, army surplus equipment, survival gear and related items, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 18 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, May 19, Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Expo Center, Fort Wayne, $2-$6 (5 and under, free), 482-9502

Heroes and Hot Rods — Car, truck and bike show; live music; Pint for Pint blood drive; benefit for the Wound Warrior Project, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, May 18, Granite City Food and Brewery, Fort Wayne, $25, 471-3030

Home School Resource Expo — Booths for curricular and extra curricular materials, speakers and vendors offering workshops and an orientation meeting, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 18, Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Expo Center, Fort Wayne, $2-$5 (2 and under, free), 482-9502

International Learn to Fly Day — “Getting Started” seminars, see aircraft on display and take an introductory flight with local pilots and aviation groups, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, Smith Field Airport, Fort Wayne, free (discovery flights $79), 267-5505

Muster on the St. Mary’s - A Time Line Event — Historic Fort Wayne and Friends of the Fort demonstrate earlier times with cooking, gardening, military life and more with re-enactors, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, May 18 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, May 19, The Old Fort, Fort Wayne, donation, 437-2836

Lectures, Discussions, Readings & Films

Making the Most of Your Pedals — Brian Lemert discusses petalboards, key pedals, classic pedal tones and more, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, May 18, Sweetwater Sound, Fort Wayne, free, 432-8176, www.sweetwater.com/

Films @ FWMoA: Chris Rock’s ‘Good Hair’ — Documentary exploring African hair followed by panel discussion with Dr. John Aden, 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, free, 422-6467, www.fwmoa.org

4th Annual Northeast Indiana Playwright Festival Workshops — Presented by Fort Wayne Civic Theatre; “Playwriting and Services of the Dramatist Guild of America” with Douglas Post, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, June 1; “Writing for the Stage, Screen & Television” with Michael Druxman, 12-1 p.m. Sunday, June 2, Lincoln Room, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, $10 each, 424-5220, www.fwcivic.org

Fort Wayne’s Park and Boulevard System: A Centennial Perspective — Todd Maxwell Pelfrey discusses the visionary landscapes of George Kessler, part of the George R. Mather Lecture Series, 2 p.m. Sunday, June 2, History Center, Fort Wayne, free, 426-2882

Reclaiming the Narrative — Research and presentation on racial equity and healing initiatives, presented by It Is Well With My Soul, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, Meeting Room B, Main Library, Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, free, 341-3670

The Old 27 Film Festival — Public outdoor viewing of short films made in downtown Decatur during the Decatur Sculpture walk, 9:27 p.m. Saturday, June 8, The Old 27 Ice Cream Shop, Decatur, free, 415-2401

An Evening with Coach Gene Keady — The basketball coach presents highlights of his coaching career and life events followed by a Q & A session, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11, Honeywell Center, Wabash, $24-$75, 563-1102

Storytimes

Barnes & Noble Story Times — Storytime and crafts, 10 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Barnes & Noble, Jefferson Pointe, Fort Wayne, 432-3343

Storytimes, Activities and Crafts at Allen County Public Library:

Aboite Branch — Born to Read Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Smart Start Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Baby Steps, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, 421-1320

Dupont Branch — Smart Start Storytime for ages 3-5, 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays & 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, PAWS to Read, 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 421-1315

Georgetown Branch — Born to Read Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Mondays, Baby Steps, 10:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Tuesdays, PAWS to Read, 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Smart Start Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Thursdays, 421-1320

Grabill Branch — Born to Read, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Smart Start Storytime 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, 421-1325

Hessen Cassel Branch — Stories, songs and fingerplays for the whole family, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 421-1330

Little Turtle Branch — Storytime for preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, PAWS to read, 6 p.m. Mondays, 421-1335

Main Library — Preschool storytime for ages 3 to 6, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, May 22 & 29; PAWS to Read, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays; Babies and books, for babies from birth to early walking, 10 a.m. Fridays, May 24 & 31; Toddler storytime, for ages 18 to 36 months, 10:30-11 a.m. Fridays, May 24 & 31, 421-1220

New Haven Branch — Babies and books for kids birth to age 2, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, 421-1345

Pontiac Branch — Teen cafe 4 p.m. Tuesdays, PAWS to Read, 5 p.m. Thursdays, Smart Start Storytime for preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, 421-1350

Tecumseh Branch — PAWS to Read, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Smart Start Storytime for kids age 3-6, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, YA Day for teens 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Wondertots reading for ages 1-3, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, 421-1360

Shawnee Branch — Born to Read for babies and toddlers, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Smart Start Storytime for preschoolers, 11 a.m. Thursdays, 421-1355

Waynedale Branch — Smart Start Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, Born to Read Storytime for babies and toddlers, 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, PAWS to Read 4:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays; 421-1365

Woodburn Branch — Smart Start Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, 421-1370

Storytimes, Activities at Huntington City-Township Public Library:

Main Library — Storytime for children ages 2 to 3 10-10:30 a.m. and 6:30-7 p.m.; ages 4 to 7 10-10:45 a.m. and 6:30-7:15 p.m. Tuesdays; for babies 0 to 24 months 10-10:30 a.m. and children ages 3 to 6 10-10:45 a.m., Wednesdays, registration required, 356-2900

Markle Branch — Storytime for children ages 2 to 7, 4:45 p.m. Thursdays, registration required, 758-3332

Kid Stuff

IPFW Kids’ Spring Classes — Art, dance, music and theatre classes for kids in grades Pre K thru 12, IPFW, Fort Wayne, times and fees vary, 481-6059

CHI LEGO Club — Sprawl on the floor and build with legos, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 18, Children’s Services, Main Library, Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, 421-1220

Boy Oh Buoyancy! — Test what floats and sinks (45-60 min. programs), 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Fort Wayne, ages 5 and up, $3-$5 (members, free), 427-6440

Teen Drawing Club — Teens are guided through drawing exercises to improve their techniques, 1-3 p.m. Saturdays, May 18; June 1 & 15, Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort Wayne, $15 (includes materials), for teens grades 7 thru 12, 424-7195, www.artlinkfw.com

Kids’ Art Exploration — Students paint everyday symbols with tempera and add layers of oil pastel and wax, 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort Wayne, $36 for both classes (supplies provided), for kids grades K thru 6, 424-7195, www.artlinkfw.com

Market Art — Create an art project to take home, 9-11:45 a.m. Saturdays, May 25; June 1, 8, 15 & 22; July 6, 13 & 20; Aug. 3, 10, 17 & 24, ACPL Children’s Services Booth, Barr Street Market, Fort Wayne, free, 421-1220

EAA Chapter 2 Young Eagles Rally — Airplane rides for kids ages 8 to 17, weather permitting, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, June 8; Aug. 10; Sept. 14, Smith Field Airport, Fort Wayne, free, 693-6191

IPFW Gene Marcus Piano Camp — Week of intensive piano study and performance, Sunday-Friday, June 9-14, IPFW, Fort Wayne, $299-$499, ages 12-18, 481-6723

Adventure and Imagination Summer STEM Camp — Two one-week sessions offering a range of science, technology, engineering and math activities, 8:30-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 10-14 and 8:30-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 15-19, Ivy Tech, Fort Wayne, $149 one week, $298 both weeks, ages 11 to 14, 481-2070

Sweetwater Academy of Music Rock Camp — Five-day camp to learn how to write an original song, build self-confidence on stage, record in the studio and perform a real rock show; for kids ages 12 to 18 with intermediate experience singing or playing guitar, bass, drums or keyboard, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 10-14; June 24-28; July 8-12; July 22-26; and Aug. 5-9, Sweetwater Sound, Fort Wayne, $350-400, 407-3833, academy.sweetwater.com

Dance

OPEN DANCES

Contra Dance — Dance to live, old-time string band music with the Spy Run String Band; beginner lesson 7:30 p.m., open dance 8-11 p.m. Saturday, May 18, North Campus Building, University of St. Francis, Fort Wayne, $5-$8 (12 and under, free), 244-1905

Zumbathon — Zumba to benefit the Three Rivers Institute of Afrikan Art and Culture 1-3 p.m. Sunday, May 26, Renaissance Point YMCA, Fort Wayne, $5, 969-9442

Dances of Universal Peace — Participatory dances of meditation, joy, community and creating a peaceful world, 7-10 p.m. Saturdays, June 8 & Aug. 10, Fort Wayne Dance Collective, Fort Wayne, $5-$10 suggested donation, fragrance free, 424-6574, fwdc.org

Instruction

Drop-In Yoga in the Garden — Yoga instruction with Lanah Hake, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Fort Wayne, ages 15 and up, $5-$7, 427-6440

Sweetwater Academy of Music — Private lessons for a variety of instruments available from professional instructors, ongoing weekly lessons, Sweetwater, Fort Wayne, $100 per month, 432-8176 ext. 1961, academy.sweetwater.com

Tai Chi in the Garden I & II — Learn the ancient art of Tai Chi, 5:30-6:30 p.m. & 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7:00-7:45 a.m. Wednesdays, Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Fort Wayne, $59, $49 members, 8 sessions, 427-6011

Score! — Musical theatre workshop for middle school students to act, direct, write the script, create the music and design the setting, July 8-26 (stage performance July 27), Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne, $600-650, 424-6287

Summit City Film and Animation Academy — Cinema Center and Huntington University partner for a week of intensive training for high school students in either filmmaking or animation through preproduction, producing and post-production, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Sunday, July 8-14 (register by June 24), Cinema Center, Fort Wayne, $300 (includes daily lunch), 426-3456, www.huntington.edu/digital-media/academy/

Calls for Entries

The Old 27 Film Festival — Professional and novice filmmakers create films (9 min. or less) in 27 hours during the Decatur Sculpture Tour; registration 2 p.m., filming begins 3 p.m. Friday, June 7; public viewing and judging 9:27 p.m. Saturday, June 8, The Old 27 Ice Cream Shop, Decatur, free, 415-2401, www.decatursculpturetour.com

Volunteering

Three Rivers Festival Volunteer Expos — Three events for volunteers to sign up to be a mixologist (bartender) and other volunteer positions during TRF, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 at Crazy Pinz; 6-9 p.m. Thursday, May 30  at Main Library, Allen County Public Library; and 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 7 at Jefferson Pointe, Fort Wayne, 426-5556, threeriversfestival.org

MDA Summer Camp Counselors — Men and women 16 and older needed to assist campers ages 6 to 17 with neuromuscular disease, June 8-14, YMCA Camp Potawotami, South Milford, 486-6698

Spectator Sports

BASEBALL

Tincaps — Upcoming home games at Parkview Field, Fort Wayne

Wednesday, May 22 vs. South Bend Silverhawks, 11:05 a.m.

Thursday, May 23 vs. South Bend Silverhawks, 7:05 p.m.

Friday, May 24 vs. South Bend Silverhawks, 7:05 p.m.

Tuesday, May 28 vs. Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m.

Wednesday, May 29 vs. Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m.

Thursday, May 30 vs. Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m.

Friday, May 31 vs. West Michigan Whitecaps, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, June 1 vs. West Michigan Whitecaps, 7:05 p.m.

Sunday, June 2 vs. West Michigan Whitecaps, 3:05 p.m.

Monday, June 3 vs. West Michigan Whitecaps, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, June 8 vs. Dayton Dragons, 7:05 p.m.

Sunday, June 9 vs. Dayton Dragons, 1:05 p.m.

Monday, June 10 vs. Dayton Dragons, 7:05 p.m.

Tuesday, June 11 vs. Lake County Captains, 7:05 p.m.

Wednesday, June 12 vs. Lake County Captains, 7:05 p.m.

Thursday, June 13 vs. Lake County Captains, 7:05 p.m.

Thursday, June 20 vs. South Bend Silverhawks, 7:05 p.m.

Friday, June 21 vs. South Bend Silverhawks, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, June 22 vs. South Bend Silverhawks, 7:05 p.m.

Sunday, June 23 vs. West Michigan Whitecaps, 5:05 p.m.

Monday, June 24 vs. West Michigan Whitecaps, 7:05 p.m.

Tuesday, June 25 vs. West Michigan Whitecaps, 12:05 p.m.

Thursday, July 4 vs. South Bend Silverhawks, 7:05 p.m.

Friday, July 5 vs. South Bend Silverhawks, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, July 6 vs. Great Lakes Loons, 7:05 p.m.

Sunday, July 7 vs. Great Lakes Loons, 3:05 p.m.

Monday, July 8 vs. Great Lakes Loons, 7:05 p.m.

Wednesday, July 17 vs. Quad Cities River Bandits, 7:05 p.m.

Thursday, July 18 vs. Quad Cities River Bandits, 7:05 p.m.

Friday, July 19 vs. Quad Cities River Bandits, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, July 20 vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels, 6:05 p.m.

Sunday, July 21 vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels, 3:05 p.m.

Monday, July 22 vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels, 7:05 p.m.

Tuesday, July 30 vs. Lake County Captains, 7:05 p.m.

Wednesday, July 31 vs. Lake County Captains, 12:05 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 3 vs. Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 4 vs. Lansing Lugnuts, 3:05 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 5 vs. Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 6 vs. Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 10 vs. Dayton Dragons, 7:05 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 11 vs. Dayton Dragons, 3:05 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 12 vs. Dayton Dragons, 7:05 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 14 vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods, 7:05 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 15 vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods, 7:05 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 16 vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods, 7:05 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 21 vs. South Bend Silverhawks, 7:05 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 22 vs. South Bend Silverhawks, 7:05 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 23 vs. South Bend Silverhawks, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 31 vs. Great Lakes Loons, 7:05 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 1 vs. Great Lakes Loons, 7:05 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 2 vs. Great Lakes Loons, 1:05 p.m.

RACING

Dirt Karts — At Baer Field Speedway, Fridays: practice 6-7:20 p.m., racing 8 p.m.; Saturdays: practice 4-5:15 p.m., racing 6 p.m., $12 (12 and under, free), 478-7223, www.fwrace.com

Saturdays, May 18 & 25; June 1 & 8; Friday, June 14; Saturdays, June 22 & 29; July 6, 13, 20 & 27; Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31; Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28; Oct. 5, 12, 19 & 26

Pavement Karts — At Baer Field Speedway, Fridays: practice 6-7:15 p.m., racing 8 p.m.; Sundays: practice 3-4:20 p.m., racing 5 p.m., $12 (12 and under, free), 478-7223, www.fwrace.com

Sunday, May 26; Fridays, May 31; June 7, 14, 21 & 28; July 5, 12 19 & 26; Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

Side-By-Side Drag Racing — Street vehicles drag for 300 feet in a straight line at Baer Field Speedway; practice 4:15 p.m., brackets 5 p.m., $5-$10 (12 and under, free), 478-7223, www.fwrace.com

Monday, May 27; Sundays, June 9 & 23; July 7 & 21; Aug. 4 & 18; Sept. 1

Stock Cars — At Baer Field Speedway; practice 4 p.m.; qualifying 5:30 p.m.; racing 7:30 p.m., $5-$20 (12 and under, free), 478-7223, www.fwrace.com

Saturdays, May 18 & 25; June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; July 6, 13, 17 & 27; Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31; Sept. 14; Sunday, Sept. 15; Saturday, Sept. 28

ROLLER DERBY

Fort Wayne Derby Girls — Upcoming bouts

Saturday-Sunday, May 18-19 4th Annual Spring Roll, Memorial Coliseum

Saturday, June 15 vs. Cincinnati, 6 p.m., Canlan Ice Sports

Sports & Recreation

JuniorCon 2013 — Three-day training camp for Junior Roller Derby hosted by Fort Wayne Derby Brats, times vary Friday-Sunday, July 12-14, Canlan Sports Arena, Fort Wayne, prices vary, 483-4421

Auditions & Calls for Entries

Third Annual 3 Rivers Film Festival — Public showcase of local talent, maximum of three entries in drama, comedy, documentary, animation or music video completed after June 28, 2012, selected entries to be shown at Cinema Center and on PBS39, due Friday, June 28, free, Fort Wayne, www.wfwa.org/3RFF.html

Tours & Trips

Springtime Visit to Chicago — Visit the Magnificent Mile or stores in the Loop, museums, Millennium Park and Navy Pier, take a river cruise or sightseeing bus, Saturday, May 18, departing from Bob Arnold Park, Fort Wayne, $50 (includes continental breakfast), 427-6017

Chicago’s Morton Arboretum & The Growing Place — Explore gardens at the Arboretum, visit The Growing Place in Naperville, and shop for plants, Saturday, June 8, departing from Bob Arnold Park, Fort Wayne, $99, ages 5 and up, 427-6000

Arch Historic Neighborhood Tour — Tour and observe 8-10 homes and buildings representing the flavor of the historic West Main Street neighborhood, Saturday, June 15, Fort Wayne, $10 adv., $12 day of, 426-5117

Art Fair — Four art fairs with over 1,600 juried artists on the streets of Ann Arbor, Wednesday, July 17, departing from south side of Glenbrook Mall, Fort Wayne, $42 (includes continental breakfast), registration required, 486-3217

May

2nd Annual Fort4Fitness Spring Cycle — Spring cycle expo, bike tour, family kids ride, twilight criterium and post event celebration, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 25, One Summit Square, Fort Wayne, $15-$30 (6 and under, free), 760-3371

Military Appreciation Car/Bike Show — Featuring live entertainment to raise money for disabled American veterans; registration 12-3 p.m.; live entertainment 2 p.m.-12 a.m.; awards 5 p.m. Saturday, May 25, Eagles Post 985, Kendallville, $10, 343-1187

June

Miami Indian Heritage Day — Features local artists, performers and representatives from the Miami Indians and other Native American groups; Sue Lester displays traditional Miami clothing research and fabrication, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 1, Chief Richardville House, Fort Wayne, $5-$7, 5 and under free, 426-2882

Germanfest — Festival celebrating German culture with food, beer, live music, Trauben Tromp Grape Stomp, polka lessons and Beer Stein Relay Race, Sunday-Sunday, June 2-9, Headwaters Park (and other locations), Fort Wayne, $2-$5 (military personnel w/ID, free), minors must be accompanied by parent, 21 and up after 9:30 p.m., www.germanfest.org

7th Annual Scrapbooking Retreat — Enjoy movie night and games, gather tips from consultants and work on scrapbooking projects; Friday-Sunday, June 7-9, North Manchester University Campus, $85-$150, 877-624-8378

Siege of Fort Wayne 1812 — Learn about the War of 1812 and meet with reenactors, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, June 8 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 9, The Old Fort, Fort Wayne, free, 437-2836

16th Annual BBQ Ribfest — Over 20 tons of BBQ and other food, beer and live music (blues, jazz and country), Thursday-Sunday, June 13-16, Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne, $4-$8 after 5:30 p.m., bbqribfest.com

32nd Annual Greek Fest — Greek cuisine, live music, dancing, Greek Fest Olympic 5K run/walk, amusement rides and more, Thursday-Sunday, June 21-24, Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne, $3 after 4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (Sunday, free), 15 and under free, http://www.fortwaynegreekfestival.org/

IPFW RiverFest — Art, food, farmer’s market, live music, rides on the river, volleyball tournament, fireworks display, 1st Annual Carboard Regatta, ski show competition and RiverFest Mud Run 5K course, 9 a.m.-midnight Saturday, June 22, IPFW, Fort Wayne, free, ipfwriverfest.org

Charley Creek Artsfest — Fine arts show and sale, independent films, wine tasting and live music, Wednesday-Sunday, June 26-June 30, IPFW, Fort Wayne, free, ipfwriverfest.org

Leo-Cedarville Freedom Festival — 5K run, fireworks, concerts, children’s rides, activities tent and cruise in, 2 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 28-29, Riverside Gardens, Leo, $3 (parking fee), 627-6321

Ride for the Red Motorcycle Swap Meet and Music Festival — Live music, bikes, children’s area and camp sites, 5-11 p.m. Friday, June 28; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, June 29; and 12-7 p.m. Sunday, June 30, Auctions America, Auburn, $10-$20, 494-5232

July

Miami Indian Heritage Day — Features local artists, performers and representatives from the Miami Indians and other Native American groups; Andrew Knight features Miami Weaponry, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 6, Chief Richardville House, Fort Wayne, $5-$7, 5 and under free, 426-2882

EAA Chapter 2 Pancake Breakfast — Airplanes, classic cars and pancake breakfast, fundraiser for EAA Air Academy candidates, 7-11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, Smith Field Airport, Fort Wayne, $6, 490-8614

Revolutionary War - The Western Front — Reenactors demonstrate what life was like when the United States were being created, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, July 13 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, July 14, The Old Fort, Fort Wayne, free, 437-2836

Pride Fest — Celebrating the LGBT community with vendors, live entertainment, beer tent, workshops, food, KidSpace, a march and tournaments, 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Friday, July 26 and 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Saturday, July 27, Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne, $3 Friday, $5 Saturday, all ages (12 and under, free), 602-6860, www.fwpride.org

The Color Run — 5k paint race for walkers and runners, 9 a.m. Saturday, July 27, Parkview Field, Fort Wayne, $35 and up, all ages, 855-662-6567

August

Miami Indian Heritage Day — Features local artists, performers and representatives from the Miami Indians and other Native American groups; Katrina Mitten features Miami bead work, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, Chief Richardville House, Fort Wayne, $5-$7, 5 and under free, 426-2882

Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference “Journey through Generations” — Over 160 educational sessions on records, strategies and tools for those interested in researching their family history, hosted by ACGSI and ACPL, Wednesday-Saturday, Aug. 21-24, Allen County Public Library and Grand Wayne Convention Center, Fort Wayne, $80-$240, 888-347-1500

Fort Miamies — Experience the 1750s as they were with reenactors of French marines, British rangers, fur traders, native Americans and more, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, The Old Fort, Fort Wayne, free, 437-2836

September

Miami Indian Heritage Day — Features local artists, performers and representatives from the Miami Indians and other Native American groups; Dani Tippman presents “Miami Harvest” on edible and usable plants and materials, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, Chief Richardville House, Fort Wayne, $5-$7, 5 and under free, 426-2882

October

Miami Indian Heritage Day — Features local artists, performers and representatives from the Miami Indians and other Native American groups; M.I.A.M.I. present programs about wikiami building and cattail matting, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, Chief Richardville House, Fort Wayne, $5-$7, 5 and under free, 426-2882

Camp Allen Muster 1861-1865 — Civil War reenactors complete drills and fire cannons and muskets, childrens games and demonstrations, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, The Old Fort, Fort Wayne, free, 437-2836

November

Trader Days — Vendors, craftsmen and artists selling Native American items, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 and 12-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, Chief Richardville House, Fort Wayne, free, 426-2882

Christmas at The Fort — Kids activities, craft sales, bake sale, caroling and more, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, The Old Fort, Fort Wayne, free, 437-2836

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