Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Community members gathered at 12 p.m. on Sunday at the Veterans National Memorial Shrine on O’ Day Road for a dedication of a new World War II memorial developed by John Ley Monument in Avilla+ the six foot black granite monument honors all veterans including members of the Ley family. The museum will host a Rolling Thunder Memorial Day program today at 1 p.m. that includes a dedication of a POW/MIA tribute bench.

The City of Fort Wayne invites Waynedale residents to share ideas for the Waynedale 2040 Plan that will guide growth, redevelopment, and preservation in the area.

Four free public events—offering food for the first 100 attendees—are scheduled on June 9, June 11, July 10, and July 24 at local community venues.

On Saturday, scouts placed fresh flags on veterans’ graves at Eel River Cemetery as part of a Memorial Day event — local groups including VFW Post 3846, American Legion Post 157 and Churubusco Scout Troops worked together to honor fallen troops.

The History Center will host Miami Indian Heritage Days on Saturday, June 7 at the Chief Richardville House—5705 Bluffton Road—from 1-4 p.m., where visitors will learn about Native American heritage, view local artist presentations, and see a pottery demonstration by Erik Vosteen.

Admission costs $9 for adults and $7 for youth and seniors, with free entry for History Center members and children 2 and under.

The Allen County Public Library announced its annual Summer Learning Program 'Color Our World' will run from June 1 to July 31 and will offer free reading challenges, art activities, and community outreach events at library branches—designed to keep learners engaged during the summer break.

Arlington Elementary School in Fort Wayne started a yo-yo club in January for about 30 students who meet every Friday from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.—founded by fifth grader Javier and led by longtime enthusiast Vince Munoz—and teachers say the club gives kids a fun way to learn new skills and stay off screens.

Today, the Fort Wayne Zoo announced that its radiated tortoises laid eggs for the first time in its history, marking a breakthrough for the critically endangered species.

Zookeepers are chilling the eggs for one month before they will be placed in an incubator on June 5 to produce only female tortoises while planning to keep the babies of tortoise Venus unless Aphrodite lays more eggs.

A Chicago-based Mexican consulate will bring its Consulate on Wheels program to Fort Wayne from May 27 through May 31, offering free services for dual citizenship including passports, identification cards (Matriculas) and voting credentials.

Residents can book appointments via WhatsApp or email and should report any requests for payment if contacted.

Purdue University’s Fort Wayne campus ended its DI baseball and softball programs today due to budget cuts—these changes are expected to save about $1 million while current student-athlete scholarships are honored as the school works on a $6 million budget reduction.

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.

Vineyard Vibes: Gunslinger

6-9 p.m. — Country Heritage Winery — Enjoy a delightful evening of music, food, and award-winning wines in the summer concert series.

Arab Fest Fort Wayne

12 PM — Headwaters Park — Free admission — Celebrate Arab culture with food, music, dancing, and family-friendly activities.

Brazilian Soccer Camp

9 AM - 4 PM — Jury Park — Pricing details available — Explore the beautiful game with a fun and engaging soccer camp experience.

Coheed and Cambria Concert

6-8 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — $8-$16 parking — Experience the storytelling brilliance and musical evolution of Coheed and Cambria live.

Nasser Al-Rayess Comedy Show

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices Vary — Experience the sharp wit of 'Shawarma King' Nasser Al-Rayess in a lively comedy night.

Germanfest 2025

11 AM – 11 PM — Headwaters Park — Free entry — Celebrate German culture with food, music, and family fun at this annual festival.

Amir K Stand-Up Comedy Show

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of laughter with Amir K, known for his unique stand-up style.

BSides Fort Wayne 2025

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Walb Student Union — $30 — Dive into a day of cybersecurity talks, fun competitions, and networking with tech enthusiasts.