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Saturday, July 18 · Edition No. 1
Valpo teenagers are putting on Ride the Cyclone this afternoon at Chicago Street Theatre — first cast at 2:30, second cast tomorrow night, and most of town doesn't know it's happening.
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Teen-cast performance of the theatrical production 'Ride the Cyclone' at Chicago Street Theatre (Cast 1: July 18 @ 2:30pm, Cast 2: July 19 @ 6:00pm).
Teen-cast Ride the Cyclone at Chicago Street Theatre, 2:30 today — Cast 2 takes the stage tomorrow at 6.
Pet event at Hungry Hound Boutique & Grooming.
Hungry Hound Boutique & Grooming is running a dog lick mat event today, 11 to 2 — bring the dog.
The Miss Porter County Fair Queen Pageant goes at 7 tonight.
Dine-to-donate fundraiser at Chipotle.
Chipotle dine-to-donate starts at 4 today, so dinner does double duty.
Open play for Flesh and Blood trading card game
Flesh and Blood open play in Valparaiso at 1 today for anyone with a deck.
Newborn basics class with Dr. Coleman
Newborn Basics class with Dr. Coleman this morning at 9, for the brand-new-parent stretch.
Outdoor concert featuring the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra performing under the stars at Central Park Plaza.
The Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra plays outdoors at Central Park Plaza on Wednesday at 7:30 — Symphony Under the Stars, bring chairs.
Fundraiser for Lakeshore Paws at Journeyman Distillery. Free event, all ages welcome.
Cocktails for a Cause at Journeyman Distillery Sunday, 10 to 2, benefiting Lakeshore Paws — free, all ages.
Recurring market event, Sundays at 10 AM on Calumet Ave
The Sunday Vibe Market sets up on Calumet Ave at 10 Sunday morning.
Dog adoption event by Lakeshore PAWS
Lakeshore PAWS holds a dog adoption event Sunday at 10.
Campfire gathering at 1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso.
Campfire Across America gathers Wednesday at 5 on Cumberland Crossing Drive.
Music festival at Central Park Plaza
The South Shore Summer Music Festival lands at Central Park Plaza Wednesday at 7:30.
Free live music at Journeyman Distillery
Free live music at Journeyman Distillery Wednesday at 6:30.
One-hour weekly sessions for ages 3–7 featuring hands-on crafts, activities, and story time. Every Wednesday.
Journeyman's Kid's Club runs Wednesday at 11 — an hour of crafts, activities and story time for ages 3 to 7.
Live music performance featuring Small Town - A John Mellencamp Experience, part of the Summer Concert Series at Central Park Plaza.
Small Town, a John Mellencamp tribute, plays the Summer Concert Series at Central Park Plaza Thursday at 5.
Recurring food scrap drop-off program at Valparaiso Farmers Market, William E. Urschel Pavilion.
Food scrap drop-off returns to the Farmers Market at the Urschel Pavilion Tuesday at 9.
Dinosaur-themed art activity for kids at Valparaiso Library
Dino Doodles, a dinosaur art hour for kids, is at the Valparaiso Library Wednesday at 5.
Evening of games at Valparaiso Library
Game night at the Valparaiso Library Tuesday, 5 to 6:30.
Community health fair hosted by HealthLinc Valparaiso
HealthLinc hosts a community health fair Thursday at 10.
4-H Draft Horse Shows at the Porter County Fair, July 23-24.
4-H draft horse shows run at the Porter County Fair Thursday and Friday — the big horses are worth the walk.
Footloose bursts onto the stage with high-energy dancing and an unforgettable 80s soundtrack. Based on the hit film and featuring dynamic choreography, heartfelt moments, and iconic hits like "Holding Out for a Hero" and "Let's Hear It for the Boy," Footloose is a crowd-pleasing celebration of freedom, resilience, and the power of youth.
The youth ensemble opens Footloose Friday at 7, with 80s soundtrack and choreography to match, running through August 2.
Country music performance by Bailey Zimmerman at the Porter County Fair.
Bailey Zimmerman headlines the Porter County Fair Friday at 7:30.
Live music performance at the Porter County Fair.
Max McNown plays the Porter County Fair Thursday at 7:30.
Valpo Day at the Fair
Saturday is Valpo Day at the Fair, starting at 10.
Exotic animal expo hosted by the NWI Army National Guard.
The Valparaiso Exotic Animal Expo runs Saturday and Sunday, hosted by the NWI Army National Guard.
Open house at Pines Village.
Pines Village opens its doors Sunday at 1 for A Slice of Life.
Two-day downtown Valparaiso celebration.
Sidewalk Days takes over downtown for two days starting July 31 at 10.
Corn roast festival at Central Park Plaza
Valpo Corn Roast Fest hits Central Park Plaza August 8 at 5.
Annual community picnic hosted by Valparaiso Firefighters Local 1124.
Valparaiso Firefighters Local 1124 hold their annual picnic August 5 at 10.
Special Needs Day at the Porter County Fair
Special Needs Day at the Porter County Fair opens July 28 at 8.
Flo Rida & DaBaby performing at the Porter County Fair
Flo Rida and DaBaby play the Porter County Fair July 27 at 7:30.
Recurring craft fair every other Sunday, Mother's Day through Halloween.
The Edge of Liberty Craft Fair is back July 26, 10 to 3 — every other Sunday through Halloween.
Monster truck show at 217 E Division Rd, Valparaiso
Full Throttle Monster Truck Show runs July 30 at 7 on East Division Road.
Demo derby at the Porter County Fair.
Night of Destruction demo derby closes out the fair July 31 at 7.
4-H sale at the Porter County Fair
The 4-H Celebration Sale is July 30 at 5 — where the kids' fair animals get bought.
Intimate live music series celebrating fine jazz artists from Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland, at Journeyman Distillery.
Jazz Sessions at Journeyman starts July 26, 5 to 7, with players from Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland.
Mariachi Imperial performance at 217 E Division Rd, Valparaiso.
Mariachi Imperial performs July 26 at 6 on East Division Road.
Trace Adkins event on July 26 at 7 PM in Valparaiso
Trace Adkins plays Valparaiso July 26 at 7.
Rodeo and bull riding event at the Porter County Fair
Rodeo and bull riding at the Porter County Fair July 28 at 7.
5K run in Valparaiso.
The Hoofin' It for Ag 5K goes off August 1 at 7 in the morning.
School Bus & Combine Derby
A school bus and combine derby, August 1 at 5. Yes, combines.
WHITEHORSE performs a tribute to Chris Stapleton at the 1st Source Bank Amphitheater.
WHITEHORSE plays a Chris Stapleton tribute at the 1st Source Bank Amphitheater August 13 at 7.
Concert featuring Lauren Dukes Band at Central Park Plaza's 1st Source Bank Amphitheater
The Lauren Dukes Band takes the amphitheater at Central Park Plaza August 6 at 5.
Beer festival at Central Park Plaza
Brewski Fest returns to Central Park Plaza August 15 at 5.
Auditions for Rock of Ages
Auditions for Rock of Ages are July 27 at 7.
Theatrical performance at 104 Indiana Ave, Valparaiso
Into the Woods Sr. plays 104 Indiana Ave August 12 at 2.
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