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‘Peter Rabbit’

The Fort Wayne Ballet will give a free miniperformance of classic children's stories by Beatrix Potter at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.

Concert

J.K. O'Donnell's usually has live music two Wednesdays a month; however, the restaurant will feature a special concert by Dan Quinn 1-4 p.m. Saturday at 121 W. Wayne St. Sponsored by the Fort Wayne Cultural District, Arts United, Visit Fort Wayne and the city of Fort Wayne, the free concert features Quinn performing on classical guitar.

Concerts, nightlife, festivals, shows and more

Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 12:01 am

Send your listings to Ticket!, The News-Sentinel, PO Box 102, Fort Wayne, IN 46801, or email nsfeatures@news-sentinel.com. Include event's time, date, location, admission cost, reservation deadline and address, or phone number for making reservations. We need information one week in advance. Questions? Call 461-8290.

May 24

KENNY TAYLOR: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Club Soda, 235 E. Superior St.

NICK KING: Acoustic music, 7-9 p.m., Beamers Sports Grill, 5108 W. County Line Road and U.S. 30.

THE J TAYLORS: 7-10 p.m., Triangle Park, 3010 Trier Road.

DAN SMYTH: 7-10 p.m., Lake George Retreat, 35 Lane 130A Lake George, Fremont.

CHRIS WORTH: 8:30-11:30 p.m., Jilli's Pub, 919 Middle St., New Haven.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS: 9 p.m., Columbia Street West, 135 W. Columbia St. $5.

May 25

HIKARU TAMAKI, YOKO REIKANO KIMURA: Fridays in May concert, 12:10-12:40 p.m., Trinity English Lutheran Church, Krauss Chapel, 405 W. Wayne St. Free. $2 sandwich lunch available afterward.

CHRIS DODDS, ADAM STRACK: 5-7 p.m., Columbia Street West, 135 W. Columbia St. Free.

LB and CONWAY WEST: Blues and jazz music, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Venice Restaurant, 2242 Goshen Road.

APRIL'S ALIBI: Rock music, 9 p.m. Deer Park Irish Pub, 1530 Leesburg Road.

SIMPLE CRUSH: 9 p.m., Piere's 5629 St. Joe Road. $5.

CHRIS WORTH & CO.: 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Jimmy's on James, 3885 N. Bayview Road, Lake James.

B.C. FUZZ: Funk music, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Club Soda, 235 E. Superior St.

TWANG GANG: Country music, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Beamers Sports Grill, 5108 W. County Line Road and U.S. 30.

GUNSLINGER: 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., The Post, 134 N. First St., Pierceton. $3.

TODD HARROLD TRIO: 10 p.m.-1 a.m., O'Sullivan's, 1808 W. Main St.

RECKON: 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Neon Armadillo, 6040 Lima Road. $5.

May 26

DAN QUINN: Classical guitar music, 1-4 p.m., J.K. O'Donnell's, 121 W. Wayne St.

FREDDY & THE HOT RODS: Oldies, 5-9 p.m., Hamilton House (on the deck) 3950 E. Bellefontaine Road, Hamilton.

TINCAPS: vs. Bowling Green, 7:05 p.m., Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. $5-$12.50.

TRIBUTE QUARTET: 7:30 p.m., Gospel Barn, 3550 S. Indiana 1, Bluffton. $10, free ages 12 and under. Pre-concert music by Paul White at 7 p.m.

DAN SMYTH TRIO: 8-11 p.m., Mad Anthony Taproom, 114 N. Main St., Auburn.

STAR VIEWING: One hour after sunset, though Nov. 24, Jefferson Township Park east of New Haven, 1702 Webster Road. Skies must be clear for viewing. Donations accepted.

LITTLE LOGAN AND THE INSTIGATORS: Rock music, 9 p.m., Deer Park Irish Pub, 1530 Leesburg Road.

SIMPLE CRUSH: 9 p.m., Piere's 5629 St. Joe Road. $5.

DAVE LATCHAW DUET: Jazz music, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Club Soda, 235 E. Superior St.

TODD HARROLD TRIO: 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Duty's Buckets, 6282 W. Jefferson Blvd.

AMBIENT NOISE: 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Beamers Sports Grill, 5108 W. County Line Road and U.S. 30.

GUNSLINGER: 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., The Post, 134 N. First St., Pierceton. $3.

KILL NANCY: 10 p.m., Columbia Street West, 135 W. Columbia St. $5.

BILL GENTRY: 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Neon Armadillo, 6040 Lima Road. $5.

May 27

IRIS SHOW: Noon-3 p.m., Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St. $5 adults, $3 ages 3-17, free ages 2 and under.

FREDDY & THE HOT RODS: Oldies, 5-9 p.m., Hamilton House (on the deck) 3950 E. Bellefontaine Road, Hamilton.

CHRIS WORTH & CO.: 7-11 p.m., Circle B Campground, Indiana 20, 2 miles west of Angola.

TINCAPS: vs. Bowling Green, 7:05 p.m., Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. $5-$12.50.

THE J TAYLORS: Atwood Lake Campground, 655 E. 800 S., Wolcottville.

May 28

TINCAPS: vs. Bowling Green, 3:05 p.m., Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. $5-$12.50.

WELDRON & FRIENDS: Acoustic music, 6:30-8 p.m., Deer Park Irish Pub, 1530 Leesburg Road.

VICTOR WOOTEN: Acclaimed bass player, 8 p.m., Come2Go music hall, 323 W. Baker St. $25 advance; $30 day of show.

May 29

TODDLER TUESDAY: For ages 2-5, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Jefferson Pointe food court. Entertainment, interactive activities, prizes and snacks sponsored by Sweetcakes Entertainment. Free.

TINCAPS: vs. Bowling Green, 7:05 p.m., Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. $5-$12.50.

May 30

MIKE CONLEY: 5-7 p.m., Columbia Street West, 135 W. Columbia St. Free.

FORT WAYNE BALLET: “Selections from Peter Rabbit,” 7 p.m., Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza. Free admission.

FRANCIE JUCCO JAZZ TRIO: 7-9 p.m., Triangle Park, 3010 Trier Road.

PAUL & BRIAN: Variety music, 7-10 p.m. 4D's Bar & Grill, 1820 W. Dupont Road.

TINCAPS: vs. Great Lakes, 7:05 p.m., Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. $5-$12.50.

CHRIS WORTH: 8-11 p.m., Skully's Boneyard, 415 E. Dupont Road.

May 31

CAB N JOE: Acoustic music, 7-9 p.m., Beamers Sports Grill, 5108 W. County Line Road and U.S. 30.

CHRIS AND PAUL: 7-10 p.m., Covington Bar & Grill, 6330 W. Jefferson Blvd.

THE J TAYLORS: 7-10 p.m., El Azteca, 535 E. State Blvd.

TINCAPS: vs. Great Lakes, 7:05 p.m., Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. $5-$12.50.

DAN SMYTH: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Checkerz, 1706 W. Till Road.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS: 9 p.m., Columbia Street West, 135 W. Columbia St. $5.

June 1

TINCAPS: vs. Great Lakes, 7:05 p.m., Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. $5-$12.50.

4TH DAY ECHO: 9 p.m., Piere's 5629 St. Joe Road. $5.

TODD HARROLD TRIO: 9 p.m.-midnight, Deer Park Irish Pub, 1530 Leesburg Road.

June 2

PLANET SEARCH TALENT CONTEST: 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Foellinger Outdoor Theatre, Franke Park. $5.

WHO'S FOR LUNCH: CARNIVORES vs. HERBIVORES OF THE MARSH: 9-11 a.m., Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road.

PLANT SWAP: 10-11 a.m., Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St. Free, but reservations required by June 1.

PUGFEST: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave.

MASTER GARDENER PLANT SALE: 1-4 p.m., Allen County Cooperative Extension Office, 4001 Crescent Ave.

DOWN EAST BOYS: 7:30 p.m., Gospel Barn, 3550 S. Indiana 1, Bluffton. $10, free ages 12 and under. Pre-concert music by Master's Clay at 7 p.m.

HEARTLAND SINGS: Ein Deutsches Requiem, 8 p.m., IPFW, Auer Performance Hall, 2101 Coliseum Blvd. Tickets: 436-8080 or www.heartlandchorale.org.

TODD HARROLD BAND: 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Spike's Beach Grill, 310 Eastlake Drive, Warsaw.

STAR VIEWING: One hour after sunset, though Nov. 24, Jefferson Township Park east of New Haven, 1702 Webster Road. Skies must be clear for viewing. Donations accepted.

4TH DAY ECHO: 9 p.m., Piere's 5629 St. Joe Road. $5.

PAUL & BRIAN: Variety music, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Club Paradise, 3861 N. Bay View Road, Lake James.

June 3

DON “BUD” HALL: “Hall's Restaurants: All Around Town Since 1946” lecture, 2 p.m., The History Center, 302 E. Berry St. Free.

SUMMIT CITY SINGERS: 2:30 p.m., Crossview Church, 12532 Grabill Road, Grabill. Free.

GERMANFEST OPENING CONCERT AND HEIMATABEND: 4 p.m., Park Edelweiss, 3355 Elmhurst Drive. Free.

ELEGANZA BAROQUE ENSEMBLE: 5 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 611 W. Berry St.

June 5

LITTLE RIVER RAMBLERS: 9-11 a.m., Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road.

TODDLER TUESDAY: For ages 2-5, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Jefferson Pointe food court. Entertainment, interactive activities, prizes and snacks sponsored by Sweetcakes Entertainment. Free.

VENUS TRANSITS THE SUN: 7 p.m., Metea County Park, 8401 Union Chapel Road. $2. 449-8619 by June 1.

June 6

GEOFFREY NORTH: Germanfest organ recital, 12:15 p.m., First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, 300 E. Wayne St. Free admission, $5 lunch.

PAUL & BRIAN: Variety music, 7-10 p.m. 4D's Bar & Grill, 1820 W. Dupont Road.

June 7

KEVIN HART: “Let Me Explain” comedy tour, 7 and 10 p.m., Embassy Theatre, 121 W. Jefferson Blvd. $57.50.

June 8

FREE AT FOELLINGER CONCERT SERIES: Contemporary Christian artists and local bands, 6:30 p.m., Foellinger Outdoor Theatre, Franke Park. Free.

SCRATCH N SNIFF: 7:30-10:30 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aire 3512, 2730 Lofty Drive.

SCOTT H. BIRAM, LYDIA LOVELESS: 8 p.m., Brass Rail, 1121 Broadway. $10. Must be 21.

DOWNSTROKE: 9 p.m., Piere's 5629 St. Joe Road. $5.

June 9

EAA CHAPTER 2 YOUNG EAGLES RALLY: Airplane rides for ages 8-17, Smith Field Airport, 426 W. Ludwig Road. Registration: 9-11 a.m. and flights 9 a.m.-1 p.m. weather permitting. Parent or legal guardian must be present. Free.

WOMEN IN THE OUTDOORS EVENT: Izaak Walton League, Huntertown. Sponsored by Three Rivers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Information: Charita Niedermeyer at 484-6041.

THE NORTHMEN: 6 p.m., Anthony Wayne Church of God, 6012 South Bend Drive.

TINCAPS: vs. South Bend, 7:05 p.m., Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. $5-$12.50.

•HERMAN'S HERMITS STARRING PETER NOONE: 8 p.m., Foellinger Outdoor Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd. $25 reserved, $20 bleacher seating. Tickets at www.fortwayneparks.org, 427-6000, or at the Parks and Recreation Department office 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at 705 E. State Blvd.

STAR VIEWING: One hour after sunset, though Nov. 24, Jefferson Township Park east of New Haven, 1702 Webster Road. Skies must be clear for viewing. Donations accepted.

DOWNSTROKE: 9 p.m., Piere's 5629 St. Joe Road. $5.

June 10

TINCAPS: vs. South Bend, 3:05 p.m., Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. $5-$12.50.

LIBERTY CRUISERS CRUISE-IN: 5-7:30 p.m., Liberty Diner, Goshen Road and Coliseum Boulevard West.

June 11

TINCAPS: vs. South Bend, 7:05 p.m., Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. $5-$12.50.

June 12

LITTLE RIVER RAMBLERS: 9-11 a.m., Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road.

TODDLER TUESDAY: For ages 2-5, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Jefferson Pointe food court. Entertainment, interactive activities, prizes and snacks sponsored by Sweetcakes Entertainment. Free.

TINCAPS: vs. Lansing, 7:05 p.m., Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. $5-$12.50.

FORT WAYNE AREA COMMUNITY BAND: 8 p.m., Foellinger Outdoor Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd. Free.

June 13

JASON SIMON: Piano, 12:15 p.m., First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, 300 E. Wayne St. Free admission, $5 lunch.

FRANCIE ZUCCO JAZZ TRIO: 7-9 p.m., Triangle Park, 3010 Trier Road.

TINCAPS: vs. Lansing, 7:05 p.m., Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. $5-$12.50.

June 14

BREAKFAST ON THE MARSH: “Bats Are our Buddies,” for ages 50 and older, 8-10 a.m., Coventry Meadows Senior Community. Reservations: 478-2515 or info@lrwp.org.

FARMER'S MARKET: 4-7 p.m., Georgetown Square.

TINCAPS: vs. Lansing, 7:05 p.m., Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. $5-$12.50.

June 15

THE BEL AIRS: 8 p.m., Foellinger Outdoor Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd. $5.

EYE EMPIRE: 8 p.m., Piere's 5629 St. Joe Road. $5.

HIP KITTY: 9 p.m., Piere's 5629 St. Joe Road. $5.

NIGHT HIKE: 9 p.m., Metea County Park, North Hursh Road. $2. 449-8619 by June 10.

June 16

CANOEING BASICS: 9 a.m.-noon, Fox Island County Park, Bowman Lake, 7324 Yohne Road. $5. 449-3777 by June 11.

HOME AND GARDEN TOUR: Noon-5 p.m., Wildwood Park neighborhood. $10 tickets available May 25, $12 tickets available day of tour. 426-5117 or information@archfw.org.

DOWN THE COUNTRY LINE: 7 p.m., Embassy Theatre, 121 W. Jefferson Blvd. $10 advance, $12 week of show.

JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY: 8:30 p.m., Neon Armadillo, 6040 Lima Road. $16 advance, $19 day of show.

STAR VIEWING: One hour after sunset, though Nov. 24, Jefferson Township Park east of New Haven, 1702 Webster Road. Skies must be clear for viewing. Donations accepted.

HIP KITTY: 9 p.m., Piere's 5629 St. Joe Road. $5.

June 17

CEDAR CREEK CANOE TRIP: 1-5 p.m., Metea County Park, 8401 Union Chapel Road. $10. 449-3777 by June 12.

June 19

LITTLE RIVER RAMBLERS: 9-11 a.m., Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road.

TODDLER TUESDAY: For ages 2-5, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Jefferson Pointe food court. Entertainment, interactive activities, prizes and snacks sponsored by Sweetcakes Entertainment. Free.

PRESCHOOL DISCOVERY HOUR: Pond critters, 1-2 p.m., Fox Island County Park, 7324 Yohne Road. $3 children, $2 adults, 449-3186 by June 14.

June 20

DOUGLAS HOFHERR: Trumpet, 12:15 p.m., First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, 300 E. Wayne St. Free admission, $5 lunch.

KORN, SLUGGO AND J DEVIL: 8 p.m., Piere's, 5629 St. Joe Road. $45 advance, $48 day of show.

“CARS 2”: 8:30 p.m., Foellinger Outdoor Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd. Free.

June 21

APPLESEED QUILTERS SHOW: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave.

FARMER'S MARKET: 4-7 p.m., Georgetown Square.

June 22

APPLESEED QUILTERS SHOW: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave.

FREE AT FOELLINGER CONCERT SERIES: Contemporary Christian artists and local bands, 6:30 p.m., Foellinger Outdoor Theatre, Franke Park. Free.

TINCAPS: vs. Lake County, 7:05 p.m., Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. $5-$12.50.

RADIO TOKYO: 9 p.m., Piere's, 5629 St. Joe Road. $5.

June 23

APPLESEED QUILTERS SHOW: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave.

TINCAPS: vs. Lake County, 7:05 p.m., Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. $5-$12.50.

DIVAPALOOZA: 8 p.m., Foellinger Outdoor Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd. $10.

THOMAS RHETT: 8:30 p.m., Neon Armadillo, 6040 Lima Road. $5 advance, $7 day of show.

STAR VIEWING: One hour after sunset, though Nov. 24, Jefferson Township Park east of New Haven, 1702 Webster Road. Skies must be clear for viewing. Donations accepted.

RADIO TOKYO: 9 p.m., Piere's, 5629 St. Joe Road. $5.

June 24

FORT WAYNE SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA SOLO EVENT: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave. www.fwscca.com.

TINCAPS: vs. Lake County, 3:05 p.m., Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. $5-$12.50.

June 25

TINCAPS: vs. Lansing, 7:05 p.m., Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. $5-$12.50.

WWE RAW SUPERSHOW: 8:15 p.m., Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave.

June 26

LITTLE RIVER RAMBLERS: 9-11 a.m., Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road.

TODDLER TUESDAY: For ages 2-5, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Jefferson Pointe food court. Entertainment, interactive activities, prizes and snacks sponsored by Sweetcakes Entertainment. Free.

INSECTS: 1-3 p.m., Metea County Park, 8401 Union Chapel Road. $2. 449-3778 by June 21.

TINCAPS: vs. Lansing, 7:05 p.m., Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. $5-$12.50.

AIR FORCE NATIONAL GUARD BAND OF THE GREAT LAKES: 8 p.m., Foellinger Outdoor Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd. Free.

June 27

TINCAPS: vs. Lansing, 12:05 p.m., Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. $5-$12.50.

FORT WAYNE TAIKO JAPANESE CEREMONIAL DRUMMING: 12:15 p.m., First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, 300 E. Wayne St. Free admission, $5 lunch.

FRANCIE ZUCCO JAZZ TRIO: 7-9 p.m., Triangle Park, 3010 Trier Road.

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