April 26 - May 2 * This Week in Indiana History
Date:
Sun, 04/26/2026 - 12:01am to Sat, 05/02/2026 - 11:59pm
Hoosier History Highlights
Explore Your Lyric on Sunday, April 26th
Date:
Sun, 04/26/2026 - 11:00am to 2:00pm
Step right up: Lyric Opera of Chicago transforms into a circus of music, creativity, and family fun || Explore Your Lyric on Sunday, April 26th brings circus-inspired activities, special performances of Katie: The Strongest of the Strong, and more to life during Lyric’s one-day-only family open house
Celebrate Donna's Legacy with Us!
Date:
Mon, 04/27/2026 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Join us on Monday, April 27 from 4–6 PM as we celebrate the remarkable career and community impact of Donna Catalano.
For nearly two decades, Donna has been a dedicated leader in community development and the arts across Lake County. Since joining Legacy Foundation in 2020, she has served as both Community Development Director and Outreach & Engagement Manager, partnering with neighborhood groups, local municipalities, and regional organizations to strengthen communities and expand opportunities.
Barbra & Judy Together Again, a benefit for Season of Concern on April 27th
Date:
Mon, 04/27/2026 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
One-Night-Only Event || BARBRA & JUDY TOGETHER AGAIN Starring Steven Brinberg and Angela Ingersoll || A Concert Benefit for Season of Concern Chicago || Monday, April 27th at 7pm at the Studebaker Theater in the Fine Arts Building
The Summit Announces Speakers Line-Up for 2026 Educational Sessions
Date:
Tue, 04/28/2026 - 9:30am to 8:00pm
THE SUMMIT ANNOUNCES SPEAKERS LINE-UP FOR 2026 EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, APRIL 28th || One-Day-Only Event Unites Professionals from Hospitality, Events & Tourism Industries with Over 1,200 Attendees in Educational Sessions and Roundtables
South Chicago Dance Theatre presents three World Premieres at annual home season concert
Date:
Fri, 05/01/2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
SOUTH CHICAGO DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS THREE WORLD PREMIERES AT THE HARRIS THEATER IN ONE CELEBRATORY EVENING, MAY 1st
Engines Ready? Munster Car Show Registration is Open
Date:
Sat, 05/02/2026 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Rev up your engines and join us for the 28th Annual Car Show, a celebration of automotive excellence and a showcase of stunning vehicles!
Lookingglass Theatre announces the "Come As You Aren't Ball"
Date:
Sat, 05/02/2026 - 5:30pm to Sun, 05/03/2026 - 11:30pm
Lookingglass Theatre announces the “Come As You Aren’t Ball” a celebration of costume design to benefit Lookingglass Theatre Company || Co-Chaired by Founding Ensemble Member David Schwimmer and Board Member Nancy Ali || Saturday, May 2nd at The Wellsley
THE TEMPTATIONS AND THE FOUR TOPS COMING TO HARD ROCK LIVE MAY 2nd
Date:
Sat, 05/02/2026 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Motown legends The Temptations and The Four Tops are coming to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana’s Hard Rock Live venue on Saturday, May 2nd
Honoring the Past. Celebrating 250 Years. Ticket sales March 11-April 9
Date:
Sun, 05/03/2026 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Munster Historical Society presents America 250 Celebration Luncheon & "George Washington: The Battle for Independence" || May 3rd