Good morning, Fort Wayne.

The Fort Wayne Cherry Blossom Festival will take place on Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. at the Walb Student Union where visitors can try on a kimono, sample Japanese food, and watch traditional music and martial arts demonstrations — vendors will also sell souvenirs from Japan.

WBOI will host Vines and Voices: A Toast to WBOI at Ceruti’s Diamond Room on June 12, where guests can enjoy local wines, elevated food options and silent auctions while supporting the station amid recent $60k budget cuts.

Donations will help counter further funding losses as the station fights for its future—this event offers a chance to strengthen local public radio.

A report on Fort Wayne’s steel industry notes that Indiana makes a quarter of the nation’s domestic steel—an important fact that shows the state’s leading role in steel making.

More than 300 sixth-grade girls will join local business leaders at the Grand Wayne Center for Take a Girl to Work Day, organized by the Women’s Fund of Greater Fort Wayne along with local school districts, Canterbury School, and local companies.

The girls will listen to a morning mentoring session and enjoy lunch with leaders including Mayor Sharon Tucker and representatives from Bring It Push It Own It.

The Allen County Public Library opened its latest Storyscape at the Little Turtle branch on May 15, inviting toddlers and their families to explore a play space filled with mobility and cognitive toys that promote early learning—plans call for similar installations at each branch with Grabill set to follow next.

Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division approved a $5.2 million neighborhood resurfacing plan for 2025 after final approval from the Board of Public Works and City Council—this project is part of a $41.4 million infrastructure effort to improve streets across four city quadrants.

Construction season is underway in Fort Wayne with more road projects planned, and Petroviak has urged drivers to be cautious in busy work zones—drivers should expect heavy equipment and lane closures.

The Allen County Council approved $980,000 to upgrade Allen Superior Court by buying new monitors, speakers, and microphones for ten courtrooms.

The upgrades—designed to improve virtual hearings and in-court sound—will be installed soon.

Race for the Warrior

10 a.m. — Fort Wayne International Airport — Registration fee applies — Participate in a spirited race supporting the military community in Northeast Indiana.

EcoFest

12-5 PM — Headwaters Park — Free entry — Celebrate sustainability with local vendors, workshops, and activities for all ages.

Cookin' Fort Wayne

5:30-9 p.m. — Electric Works — Support local cause — Relish Fort Wayne's favorite flavors at this beloved food and fundraising event.

Cedar Rapids Kernels at Fort Wayne Tincaps

7:05-10:00 p.m. — Parkview Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of family fun with exciting baseball action.

Bingo Loco Concert

7:00 PM — Piere's Entertainment Center — Check event page for ticket pricing — Enjoy a night of fun with Bingo Loco and support your favorite cause.

Photography Workshop with Wandering James

9:00-10:30 a.m. — Eagle Marsh Nature Preserve — $20/person — Discover the secrets of your camera with expert guidance in a supportive outdoor setting.

Michael Palascak Stand-Up Comedy

7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughs with the 2018 Stand-up of the Year from The Late Late Show with James Corden.

Rich Confer: Sweetwater Live Performance

12-1 p.m. — Crescendo Cafe — Free entry — Enjoy a live performance by Rich Confer during your lunch break at Sweetwater's Crescendo Stage.

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical

7:30-9 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Cost info not listed — Experience the electrifying journey of the Queen of Rock n' Roll with a pulsating soundtrack of beloved hits.

Beth Stelling Concert in Fort Wayne

7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Beth Stelling, known for her acclaimed Netflix special.