Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Science Central received a $5,000 gift from Community Foundation DeKalb County that will support its local science programs.

The donation reflects ongoing efforts to boost educational resources in our community.

The Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post will join 50 other agencies with Special Olympics Indiana and Dunkin’ stores for Cop on a Rooftop at Dunkin’ on 9821 Lima Rd. on Friday, May 15 from 5 a.m. to noon+ donors will receive coupons for a free donut or coffee.

The Allen County Public Library reported strong community use in its 2025 impact report with circulation at 11.8 items per resident across 14 locations and 1.6 million visits + 221,743 cardholders.

It noted rising participation in the Imagination Library program and increased spending on new books.

Girls on the Run Northeast Indiana is hosting its spring 5K color run at Shoaff Park on Sunday, starting with a pre-race party at (1 p.m.) and the race at (3 p.m.) which will benefit the program’s scholarship fund and welcome volunteers.

Residents can now apply to join or volunteer for the Celebrate America 250 Years United Parade on Saturday, July 4 at 10:00 a.m. The parade will run on South Calhoun Street from Creighton Avenue to Main Street and is open to all.

Indiana State Police troopers will join dozens of law enforcement agencies Friday at Dunkin' on Lima Road in Fort Wayne from 5 a.m. to noon to support Special Olympics Indiana—visitors can donate and receive coupons while helping raise awareness for 20,000 Hoosier athletes training and competing for free.

Sweet Breeze will launch its new canal boat ahead of the 2026 season, offering locals a fresh way to enjoy the city's waterways.

Sweetwater unveiled its new mobile recording studio built into an Airstream trailer that has a Dolby Atmos setup for music, video and live streaming.

The company will take the studio on the road + visit festivals, schools and trade shows starting this summer.

Junior Achievement partnered with Fort Wayne schools on the new 3DE program + offers hands on business education for local students.

The collaboration was announced on May 12.

Dr. Michael Davis of Parkview Physicians Group warned cruise ship vacationers to watch for rapid disease spread following a hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch-flagged vessel, advising caution on confined voyages today.

The Komets shut out the Toledo Walleye 3-0 on Tuesday evening to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-7 playoff series—boosting local playoff hopes in Fort Wayne.

Taylor outslugged Indiana Tech on Tuesday when they hit five home runs in a 19-5 win that moved both teams into Day 3 of pool play.

The game set a competitive tone for the series ahead.

Kevin Smith Live Performance

7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with the iconic writer and comedian Kevin Smith.

Fort Wayne Philharmonic: Big Beethoven Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — PFW Music Center — Tickets required — Experience Beethoven's masterpieces including the Emperor Concerto and Symphony No. 9 in a grand finale performance.

Eco Fest

12-5 p.m. — Headwaters Park — Free entry — Celebrate community sustainability with eco-friendly fun at a family-friendly festival.

Spring Bonsai Show

Embrace harmony — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory — Free entry — Explore intricate bonsai displays and engage with the artists behind the craft.

Almost Feature Comedy Night

7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Entry fee varies — Enjoy an evening of laughs with live performances at Fort Wayne's comedy hotspot.

AJ Wilkerson Stand-Up Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with the charming and relatable AJ Wilkerson.

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — $8+ — Experience thrilling wrestling action with top WWE superstars under one roof.

Comedy Night with Adam Gilbert

6-9 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughs with Adam Gilbert, a regular at the Comedy Cellar in New York.

2026 Family History Conference

May 27-30 — Grand Wayne Convention Center — Registration required — Explore America’s genealogical history and preserve family legacies at this key annual conference.

Sasha Rosser Comedy Show

7-10 PM — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy the witty stand-up of Sasha Rosser as she shares her unique perspectives from science to motherhood.