WEDNESDAY, JULY 28
WED JUL 28 Grandstand: Hell Drivers 7 pm, Porter County Fair, 100 Division Rd., Valparaiso, 462-0321, www.portercountyfair.com
WED JUL 28  Play: Roger Bean’s The Marvelous Wonderettes, 1958 Prom, $7-14, 2-8pm, Guild’s Mainstreet Theatre, 807 Franklin St, Michigan City, www.festivalplayersguild.org 874-4269.
WED JUL 28 Computer Class: Sharpen Your Skills, 2pm, An instructor will be available to answer questions and provide individual assistance, Central Lib Merrillville, 769-3541. DBetween The Lines, 7pm,  or July 29, Thurs, at 10:15am, Book Discussion of The Monsters of Templeton by Lauren Groff, Dyer-Schererville Lib, 322-4731.
WED JUL 28 Art Of Living Seminar, 6:30pm, Dr, Nrupendra Shah’s will lead a seminar on how to find inner peace through rhythmic breathing-meditation techniques, Central Lib Merrillville, 769-3541, Ext. 317.
WED JUL 28 Musical, 2 & 8 pm, Roger Bean’s The Marvelous Wonderettes, 1958 Prom, $7-14, 2-8pm, Guild’s Mainstreet Theatre, 807 Franklin St, Michigan City, www.festivalplayersguild.org 874-4269.
WED JUL 28 Musical, Jesus Christ Superstar, 2pm, Musical, Jesus Christ Superstar, 2pm, $36-40, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster, 836-3255, www.TheatreAtTheCenter.com. .
WED JUL 28  Concert, LaPorte City Band, 7pm, Fox Park, Truesdell Ave, LaPorte, bring lawn chairs,  363-2559. 

THURSDAY, JULY 29                                                      
THUR JUL 29 Front Porch Open Mic, $3.50 per person, 8pm, Front Porch Music, 505 E Lincolnway, Enter In Rear, Downtown Valparaiso, 464-4700.
THUR JUL 29 Riverside Marketplace - corner Hwy 12 & Hwy 35, 234 E. 2nd St., 10am – 2pm, Michigan City,219-508-5650., www.riverside-market.com
THUR JUL 29 Play: Roger Bean’s The Marvelous Wonderettes, 1958 Prom, $7-14, 2-8pm, Guild’s Mainstreet Theatre, 807 Franklin St, Michigan City, www.festivalplayersguild.org 874-4269.
THUR JUL 29  Smooth  Jazz by Grammy Contender Keenan Baxter, 6-8pm, Martini’s Restaurant, (Enter In Rear), 1004 Campbell St., Valparaiso, 464-0801. www.bitly.com/jazzzy
THUR JUL 29 Musical, Jesus Christ Superstar, 2&7:30pm, Musical, Jesus Christ Superstar, 2pm, $36-40, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster, 836-3255, www.TheatreAtTheCenter.com
THUR JUL 29 Concert, Jim Pickley Trio, 7pm, Fox Park, Truesdell Ave, LaPorte, bring lawn chairs,  363-2559. 
“Chess,” a Rock Opera, 8pm, $12-15, Community Theatre Guild, 54 W Chicago St, Valparaiso, 464-1636.
THUR JUL 29  Concert, M & R Rush, $5, 8pm, Wicker Park, Highland, bring lawn chairs, 932-2530x327.
THUR JUL 29  The Back-to-School & Fall Preview Sale, Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets, 601 Wabash St, Michigan City, IN Save up to 70% off regular retail, enjoy fall and find bargains galore, Mon-Sat 9am-9pm; Sun 10am-6pm, 879-6506.
THUR JUL 29 Computer Class: Navigating The Net, 2pm, Learn how to find information on the internet, Lake Station-New Chicago Lib, 962-2409.
THUR JUL 29 Great Books Discussion, 7pm,  A discourse of Of Justice& Injustice by Hume, a selection from the first series of Great Books, Munster Lib, 836-8450.

FRIDAY,  JULY 30
FRI JUL 30  Grandstand: Demolition Derby, 7 pm, Porter County Fair, 100 Division Rd., Valparaiso, 462-0321, www.portercountyfair.com
FRI JUL 30 Play: Roger Bean’s The Marvelous Wonderettes, 1958 Prom, $7-14, 2-8pm, Guild’s Mainstreet Theatre, 807 Franklin St, Michigan City, www.festivalplayersguild.org 874-4269.
FRI JUL 30Children’s Show (TBA) Dunes Summer Theatre, 288 Shady Creek Dr, Michiana Shores,  879-7509, www.dunessummertheatre.com
FRI JUL 30 The Back-to-School & Fall Preview Sale, see July 29.
FRI JUL 30 Concert & Film, Cowboy & Western Music, Film: Planet 51,Thomas Centennial Park, Chesterton, 7pm, bring lawn chairs, 926-7696. 
FRI JUL 30 Musical, Ragtime,$8-12, 7:30pm, Reinhart Auditorium, Merrillville, www.m-mproductions.com.
FRI JUL 30 Musical, Jesus Christ Superstar, 8pm, Musical, Jesus Christ Superstar, 2pm, $36-40, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster, 836-3255, www.TheatreAtTheCenter.com
FRI JUL 30 Play, Othello, 8pm, $15, On the Square Sports Academy, 105 N Court St, Crown Pt, 805-4255, tickets@cpct.biz.
FRI JUL 30 Play, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot,  by Stephen Adly Guirgis, 8pm, $12, Beatniks On Conkey, 418 Conkey St, Hammond, 888- 210-7528 or 852-0848. www.beatniksonconkey.com

SATURDAY,  JULY 31
SAT JUL 31   Free Concert in the Park, 7:30pm, Memorial Pavilion, Whiting Lakefront Park, 119^th & Front St., “Magical Movie Music,” as Salute to Eastern Europe, performed by Whiting Festival Orchestra and Chorus, directed by Maestro Robert Vodnoy, 659-0292.
SAT JUL 31 Old Car Show,  LaPorte Indiana, See Festival Pages
SAT JUL 31 Grandstand: Mud Bog, 7 pm, Porter County Fair, 100 Division Rd., Valparaiso, 462-0321, www.portercountyfair.com
SAT JUL 31  Play: Roger Bean’s The Marvelous Wonderettes, 1958 Prom, $7-14, 5 & 8pm, Guild’s Mainstreet Theatre, 807 Franklin St, Michigan City, www.festivalplayersguild.org 874-4269.
SAT JUL 31 The Back-to-School & Fall Preview Sale, see July 29.
SAT JUL 31  Free Concert, NWI Symphony, Franciscan Communities lawn, bring lawn chairs, corner of Main and Franciscan, Crown Point, 7:30, rain location is the High School, www.nisorchestra.org. 836-0525.
5K Walk/Run, Buckley Homestead, 6am reg 7:30 start, reg@Lowell Park Dept 696-1570.
SAT JUL 31  Musical, Ragtime,$8-12, 7:30pm, Reinhart Auditorium, Merrillville, www.m-mproductions.com.
SAT JUL 31 Musical, Jesus Christ Superstar, 8pm, Musical, Jesus Christ Superstar, 2pm, $36-40, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster, 836-3255, www.TheatreAtTheCenter.com
SAT JUL 31 Fair, The Grape Escape. Centennial Park, Munster, 12-8pm,Wine Tasting, Fine Arts Fair, Ethnic Market, Big Bands & Dancing, 836-PARK.
SAT JUL 31 Fair, Green, Eco-Friendly and Organic Trade Show/Fair, 10:00-noon, First Financial Bank, Crown Pt, refreshments, rsvp Judith.mariola@bankatfirst.com.Play, Othello, see July 30.
SAT JUL 31  Play: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot,  by Stephen Adly Guirgis, 8pm, $12, Beatniks On Conkey, 418 Conkey St,Hammond, 888- 210-7528 or 852-0848. www.beatniksonconkey.com

SUNDAY, AUGUST 1
SUN AUG 1 16^th Annual Leprechaun Hunt, see Festival Pages.
SUN AUG 1  American Family Day 2010 at Hesston Steam Museum, see Festival Pages.
SUN AUG 1  Riverside Marketplace - corner Hwy 12 & Hwy 35, 234 E. 2nd St., 10am – 2pm, Michigan City, 46360 www.riverside-market.com 219-508-5650.
SUN AUG 1 Children’s Show (TBA) Dunes Summer Theatre, 288 Shady Creek Dr, Michiana Shores,  879-7509, www.dunessummertheatre.com
SUN AUG 1  Portage Community Market, 11am – 4pm, (weather permitting) Founder’s Square Park, located off Central Ave., across from Dairy queen, below the water tower, in Portage,  presented by Portage Parks Dept, jewelry, food vendors, arts and crafts, live music and much more, 762-1675.
SUN AUG 1 Concert: Lubeznik Center, Jazz Pianist, Monika Herzig, $10pp, 7pm,  101 W. 2^nd St., Michigan City, 874-4900.
SUN AUG 1 The Back-to-School & Fall Preview Sale, see July 29.
SUN AUG 1  Grandstand Entertainment: Fireworks Show, 7 pm, Porter County Fair, 100 Division Rd., Valparaiso, 462-0321, www.portercountyfair.com
SUN AUG 1  Musical, Ragtime,3pm, see July 23.
SUN AUG 1  Free Concert, NWI Symphony, Hessville Park, corner of 173^rd and Kennedy Ave, bring lawn chairs or blankets, Hammond, 7:30, rain location is the Civic Center, www.nisorchestra.org 836-0525.
SUN AUG 1  Concert, R-Gang, Heritage Park Gazebo, Ridge Rd, Munster, 6:30, bring lawn chairs,  836-PARK.
SUN AUG 1  Opera, Chess, Rock Opera, 2:30pm, see July 17.
SUN AUG 1  Play, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, 2pm, see July 23.
SUN AUG 1 Fundraiser, Leprechaun Hunt with prizes, 11am-6pm, Family Fun of food buffet, games, entertainment, hayrides, moonwalk, fishing, benefits Sharing Meadows, $50, Discount advanced and senior Tickets available, St. Timothy Center, 6357 N.300 East, LaPorte, sharefoundation.org, 778-2586.
SUN AUG 1  Show, Acrobats of Hebei China, 9pm, $30-40, The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, 473-6060.

TUESDAY, AUGUST  3
   TUE AUG 3    National Night Out Against Crime, 7pm-9pm, Civic Park, 9401 Civic Drive, St. John, IN.The event is to be aware of crime and drug awareness. This is a well attended Community Event and Fred Frego asks the Chamber Members to be involved. Residents in St. John and across the nation are asked to spend the Evening outside with their neighbors and police.
 TUE AUG 3      National Night Out Against Crime, 7pm-9pm, Radar Park, Schererville, Holicopter landing, various displays, free food, kid’s activities, live entertainment, presented by Schererville Police, 219-322-5000.
   TUE AUG 3       National Night Out, 5:30 Hammond Indiana, Edison park, on Jackson between Spruce & Mulberry, Fire Truck, SWAT Demos, face painting and tattoos, door prizes, DJ Suave, free hot dogs, chips and pop, (With donation for Red cross)