April 19 - April 25 * This Week in Indiana History
Date:
Sun, 04/19/2026 - 12:01am to Sat, 04/25/2026 - 11:59pm
Hoosier History Highlights
Spring Big Cup Putting Tournament | Three Oaks, MI
Date:
Sun, 04/19/2026 - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Start the season at Welter’s Folly – Register now for the Big Cup Putting Tournament || Journeyman Distillery at the Featherbone Factory, Three Oaks, MI
Greektown's Greek Independence Parade returns April 19th
Date:
Sun, 04/19/2026 - 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Annual Greek Independence Parade celebrates Hellenic culture & history in Greektown Chicago on Sunday, April 19th at 2 p.m. || Greektown Agora returns with vibrant marketplace of Greek art, jewelry and gifts from 12-6 p.m. at Elysian Field, corner of Halsted and Van Buren Streets || Greek Presidential Guard (Evzones) will appear in Chicago’s Greek Independence Parade for the first time in nearly a decade, dressed in traditional 19th century attire
Spring Fundraiser Concert During Art Attack Weekend in Three Oaks
Date:
Fri, 04/24/2026 - 8:00pm to 11:00pm
School of American Music Announces Annual Spring Fundraiser - “A Night of Blues & Giving” Featuring - The Resurrection Blues Band
Hoosier Star 2026 - The Grand Finale!
Date:
Sat, 04/25/2026 - 9:00am to 5:00pm
The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra announces auditions for the 21st and final Hoosier Star vocal competition and concert.
Laugh Your Face Off on April 25th
Date:
Sat, 04/25/2026 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm
WGN-TV's Pat Tomasulo brings 'Laugh Your Face Off!' back to Chicago April 25, poised to surpass $5 million raised for facial pain research
The Triple & The Titan!
Date:
Sat, 04/25/2026 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Join the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra and the Merida Trio for Beethoven's Triple Concerto and Mahler's "Titan" Symphony!
Abacab: A Tribute to Genesis, Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel April 25 at TATC
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Sat, 04/25/2026 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Theatre at the Center presents Abacab: A Tribute to Genesis, Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel || April 25th
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.