Good morning, Fort Wayne.

On Friday, Feb. 13, free marriage ceremonies brought 14 couples together after they purchased licenses at the Allen County Courthouse — City Clerk John McGauley officiated the event, and his office is planning additional dates to handle the high demand.

Nearly 2,000 students fill Homestead High School today for the nation’s largest show choir competition — featuring over 40 group acts and a solo/small ensemble contest with finals starting at 7 p.m., while tickets cost $15 for prelims, $12 for finals, or $20 for both.

Cinema Center marks 50 years with an Oscar Gala on March 14 at 437 East Berry Street at 6 p.m. (featuring a red carpet arrival, themed attire, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, and raffles) while launching its Celebrate 50 campaign to raise $100,000 for facility improvements.

Fort Wayne Airport ended 2025 with record passenger numbers, registering 983,042 travelers & nearly half a million enplanements.

The airport will add more flights, parking spaces and complete terminal upgrades this spring and early summer to support growing travel demand.

The Literacy Alliance announced a free Entrepreneurship Certification Program that will run from April 17 through June 26 with classes every Wednesday and Friday from 12:30 to 2:30 at its 1005 W.

Rudisill Blvd location in Fort Wayne, and space is limited so applicants should apply early.

Fort Wayne’s 'A Lot to Love' program phase 2 is now accepting applications from small-scale developers to convert 29 vacant lots into affordable housing — a move aimed at growing the local tax base, with Mayor Sharon Tucker noting the first phase was a success.

Emo Philips Live Comedy Show

7-9 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the brilliant humor of Emo Philips in an intimate comedy setting.

Beat Making Workshop for Girls

7-10 p.m. — Sweetwater Academy of Music & Technology — Learn to create beats using Ableton Live in a fun, supportive environment for girls aged 8 and up.

Bert Kreischer Live in Fort Wayne

7-9 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Tickets available — Catch comedian Bert Kreischer for an unforgettable night of laughter.

Church and Pastoral Revival Celebration Anniversary

3-7 p.m. — Paper Mill on The Landing — Free entry — Celebrate a year of faith and community with heartfelt dinner, worship, and fellowship.

Don McMillan's Comedy Show

7-11 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — $ — Experience laughter and insights on whether AI can ever replace comedians through Don McMillan's unique blend of charts and humor.

Mechanical Mayhem

7 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Check the event page for pricing — Experience thrilling monster truck races and tractor pulls in an epic motorsports showdown.

Gravel Switch Concert

7-11 p.m. — Piere's Entertainment Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartfelt sounds of Gravel Switch live on stage with their soulful tunes.

Writers' Room

6:30-8 p.m. — Fort Wayne Improv — Free entry — A bi-weekly gathering for writers to create, share ideas, and hold each other accountable in a supportive atmosphere.

Akropolis Reed Quintet Performance

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Pearl Street Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience the sonically daring Akropolis Reed Quintet in a captivating performance of new works.

BANDemonium

8 PM — Baker Street Centre/C2G Music Hall — $10 — Enjoy an eclectic night of local music featuring Sun.Dyle, Neighborhood Strays, Sahara, and Mom Wagon.