Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control will host its annual Barks and Mews gala, A Night in Paws Vegas, on Saturday, May 2 from 6-10 p.m. Ticket sales close on Monday, April 27 as donor support helps fund vital medical care for animals.

PFW Department of Art and Design is hosting Empty Bowls on Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in partnership with local artists and Northrop High School—donors who give $30 receive a handcrafted bowl and lunch to support FRIENDS of the University Pantry.

The Trek the Trails and Tread the Trails 2026 season will begin Tuesday, Apr.

28 at 6:00 p.m. at Promenade Park with a free Trails Celebration Party where TEDS Snack & Bar offers drinks and Fort Wayne Trails provides light snacks, and additional rides and walks are scheduled in May and June.

At the Apr. 18 Family Concert, two local music teachers were named the Philharmonic’s Music Educator of the Year.

Bobbi Jo Carroll from Fort Wayne Community Schools and Nathan Spellman from Central Noble Community Schools each received a $500 prize & additional awards.

The Fort Wayne Fire Department welcomed 16 new firefighters during Thursday’s graduation ceremony at Purdue Fort Wayne’s Auer Performance Hall.

The recruits finished 21 weeks of training and will start their duty Friday, reinforcing the department’s focus on public safety.

Fort Wayne will use a $400,000 state grant to add about three-quarters of a mile to the Fishing Line Trail along Carroll Road, linking neighborhoods with local schools.

Construction will begin in 2027 — finishing in spring 2028.

The unified fire district named its new chief on Thursday, Apr.

23 after a lengthy search, with officials expecting improved local fire safety (the press release outlined the selection process).

A report from the Indiana Department of Health shows five nonprofit hospital systems met the state’s 260% Medicare price cap for direct-to-employer health care deals required from Sept.

1, 2025 and Gov. Mike Braun said the model offers employers stable, affordable coverage (boosting workforce investment).

Parkview Health awarded more than $3.5M in community health grants on April 23, with over $2.3M going to nonprofits and $1.2M to its Community Nursing program (supporting local efforts to boost care access for underserved groups).

Touch A Truck Event

9 AM – 12 PM — Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne — Free entry — Explore trucks and vehicles while enjoying a family-friendly atmosphere.

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at Fort Wayne Tincaps

1:05 – 2:05 p.m. — Parkview Field — Tickets required — Enjoy family-friendly baseball action with the Fort Wayne TinCaps at the award-winning Parkview Field.

Locked In Tour with Julia Leahy and Connor Willey

7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — $10+ — Experience the comedic brilliance of two of the greatest minds of our generation.

Marlon Wayans Stand-Up Comedy

9:45 p.m.–12:45 a.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with the talented Marlon Wayans, known for his hilarious stand-up performances and films.

Marlon Wayans Stand-Up Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with acclaimed comedian Marlon Wayans who has grossed over a billion at the box office.

Chase the Shadow Free Fun Run

12-2 p.m. — West Swinney Park Disc Golf Course — Free entry — A fun 5k run/open event for all fitness levels aiming to finish before The Shadow.

Project Ballet: The Wizard of Oz

6-9 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Buy Tickets — Enjoy a captivating performance of the beloved Wizard of Oz with over 100 local dancers on stage.

Katsura Sunshine Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of humor and cultural storytelling with renowned Rakugo artist Katsura Sunshine.

Jake Shimabukuro Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Clyde Theatre — Tickets from $52 — Experience the magic of ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro live in Fort Wayne.

Beloit Sky Carp vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps

6:59-8:05 p.m. — Parkview Field — Tickets available — Enjoy an exciting baseball showdown perfect for family entertainment.