Good morning, Fort Wayne.

PepsiCo presented Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana a Community Impact award + a $10,000 check on Sunday during the Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser, with five company teams joining to bolster one-to-one mentorships that empower youth.

Fort Wayne United’s 6th annual Friday Tie Day kicked off last Friday at The Pearl as local business leaders met with students from East Allen County Schools and Fort Wayne Community Schools to share tie-tying techniques and build relationships.

The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Community Center will host a Dr. Seuss-inspired sensory-friendly event on Saturday, March 7 from 9 until noon at 233 W.

Main Street; all ages and abilities can enjoy crafts, games, music, dancing, and prizes.

A plant show will take place at the Grand Wayne Center featuring local botanical displays and live garden demonstrations.

Organizers invite community members to explore innovative plant exhibits and gain fresh gardening ideas.

Purdue Fort Wayne received a transformative donation from Richard D. and Marni Waterfield to support staffing and internships at the new Waterfield Environmental Resources Center near the St. Joseph River plus expand environmental research, education and conservation projects that honor the long-time legacy of the Waterfield family.

At Commodity Classic on Feb.

26 in San Antonio, U.S. Agriculture Brooke Rollins outlined plans to lock in year-round E-15, slash costs, and boost exports, prompting Indiana Corn Growers Association President Alan Dunn to urge Congress to act quickly. Dunn said the speech was music to his ears as he looked forward to progress in the coming weeks.

Parkview Sports Medicine Baseball Classic returns to Parkview Field this spring as 24 high school and college teams from northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio will compete.

The event runs from April 14 to May 13 with games scheduled at 4:30 p.m. or 7 p.m.

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.

Mojo Brookzz Comedy Show

6-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets from $74 — Get ready for an unforgettable night filled with laughter.

Mojo Brookzz Comedy Show

6-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets from $74 — Experience the humor of Mojo Brookzz live on stage for a night of unforgettable laughter.

2026 NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Quarterfinals and Semifinals

12 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Witness thrilling college basketball action in the heart of Fort Wayne.

Josh Firestine Stand-Up Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Tacoma's own comedic talent, Josh Firestine.