15 things to do in Evansville area this weekend
Abbey DoyleEVANSVILLE, Ind. — From echoes of roaring dinosaurs to free concerts to cultural celebrations, the weekend is jam-packed with a diverse line-up of things to do.
1. Dinosaur Discovery exhibition
Evansville Museum's newest exhibit, Dinosaur Discovery, gives visitors a "taste of life during the Mesozoic era, coming face-to-face with large North American creatures from the Cretaceous period. Hear the thundering roar of the fearsome Albertosaurus while a coastal Pteranodon flies overhead. Wander with the three-horned, giant-frilled Triceratops and its young as they graze on vegetation."
It is in the Convention & Visitors Bureau's Center for History and Science at the Evansville Museum through Oct. 28. There are also interactive activities for kids including a fossil dig, fossil rubbings and more.
Admission for museum members is $5 for adults and free for those 4-17. Admission is $20 for adults and $16 for those 4-17 and includes admission to the museum and any show at the Koch Immersive Theater that same day.
2. Arts Council Awards
The 2018 Arts Council Awards ceremony is at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at DoubleTree Hilton hotel in Downtown Evansville. Tickets are $75.
The awards honor individuals, businesses, and organizations that have made a significant contribution to the arts in the community. It includes a cocktail buffet, cash bar, artist demonstrations, interactive displays, music and a silent auction.
For more information, visit artswin.org/kaleidoscope or call the Arts Council at 422-2111.
3. Oak Ridge Boys
The legendary Oak Ridge Boys are at The Victory at 7 p.m. Friday. Tickets start at $39. The Oak Ridge Boys are described as having four-part harmonies and upbeat songs that have spawned dozens of country hits.
Tickets are available at the Ford Center Box Office or any Ticketmaster outlet.
4. Movies on Main, 'The Birds'
WNIN's Movies on Main series continues with the Hitchcock classic, "The Birds," at 7 p.m. Friday.
The films will be in WNIN's new Old National Public Theatre in its studios at 2 Main St.
Purchase the $12 tickets at onpublictheatre.org.
5. 'Big! The Musical'
The Evansville Civic Theatre is opening its 93rd Season with "Big! The Musical" running Friday through Sunday this weekend and next.
The show is based on the classic 1987 movie telling the story of Josh whose wish to become "big" comes true and his body becomes that of an adult.
Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, $14 for veterans and $12 for students. Order by calling 812-425-2800 or visit civictheatre.org.
6. Mock Orange anniversary show
Celebrating 20 years since the release of Mock Orange's "Nines and Sixes" the band will bring it back to the stage Friday night at Doc's, 1305 Stringtown Road.
The band will be playing the entire album. Off-Ox will be releasing "Tender Titan" as part of the show. Attendees get a free copy of the album with admission.
Doors open at 8 p.m. with the show kicking off at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 and available in advance at mock-orange.ticketleap.com/ninesandsixes/dates/Aug-17-2018_at_0800PM.
7. Race for Recovery
The Substance Abuse Council is presenting the 6th annual Race for Recovery Saturday at Garvin Park beginning at 8 a.m. There is a 5K race and 1-mile walk. Registration is $20 and includes a race T-shirt and timing chip. Late registration and packet pick up will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday.
Proceeds from the event will benefit substance abuse treatment, prevention and law enforcement efforts in Vanderburgh County. Registration is available online at drugfreecounty.org.
8. Walk with a Doc
Energize Evansville is hosting Walk with a Doc from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at Wesselman Park. Mayor Lloyd Winnecke is encouraging the community to join him with this free workout featuring functional psychiatrist Dr. Louis B. Cady of Cady Wellness Institute, podiatrist Dr. Thomas Hupfer of Evansville Foot and Ankle Center, and chiropractic specialist Dr. Jordan Pond of NMS Chiropractic Clinic.
The doctors will walk with participants and answer general health questions.
9. Glenn A. Black marker dedication
Dedication and celebration for Angel Mounds State Historic Site's newest historical marker is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
The marker will commemorate archaeologist Glenn A. Black at the Angel Mounds State Historic Site. After the dedication, the public is invited to enjoy Angel Mounds' new experience, which explores the work of Black and features his real desk, tools he used in the field and never-before-seen rare artifacts discovered at the site. An interactive area will also allow visitors to reconstruct a broken clay pot, explore a recreation of Black's desk, see what it's like to use a magnetometer to uncover hidden objects in the ground and more.
10. 3rd Annual HOLA Latino Festival
The Third Annual HOLA Latino Festival is from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Bosse Field.
The event will feature entertainment from around the region including Tierra Cali, El Dusty, La Obra, Salsa Rhythm and Ballet Folklorico Mosaicos. There will also be more than 30 Latin food vendors and food trucks, a kids area, arts and crafts, and more.
Admission is $7 for adults and free for kids 12 and under.
11. It's a Pirate Party
Kids will have a chance to become a certified pirate — they get to walk the plank, get a pirate name, play games, do crafts, enjoy music and more.
It's a Pirate Party will benefit the West Side Stop Light City Playground and is from 2-5 p.m. Saturday at the VFW 110 on North Wabash Avenue.
Pirate attire is highly encouraged. Admission is $15 for kids.
12. Peep Hole Anniversary Bierstube
Downtown bar Peep Hole is celebrating 10 years of ownership under Steve Alsop from 5-10:30 p.m. Saturday in an outdoor celebration. They are describing it as "the World's Fair meets Lollapalooza meets your grandmother's" tea party.
The event features music from Corduroy Orbison and Thunder Dreamer. There will also be an auction to benefit the House of Bread and Peace.
There's a $5 cash cover and cash only for the outside bar.
13. Reitz Home Annual Mystery
The Reitz Home's Annual Mystery is at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Reitz mansion.
Tickets are $75 per person and include the performance followed by a cast party in the carriage house. There will be heavy hors d' oeuvres and a cash bar with wine and beer.
Call 812-426-1871 for reservations.
14. Ranky Tanky
The South Carolina-based quintet Ranky Tanky is making their Kentucky debut Saturday performing a free concert in Henderson's Central Park. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy the concert and food from TOM's Smokin' Bar-B-Q food truck. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. with the food beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Ranky Tanky performs the timeless music of the Gullah culture. Gullah comes from the West African language and means "a people blessed by God," and Ranky Tanky loosely translates to "Work it" or "Get funky." The music ranges from playful game songs to ecstatic shouts, from heartbreaking spirituals to delicate lullabies.
The rain location is Presbyterian Church of Henderson.
15. World Peace Sand Mandala
The monks from Tashi Kyil Monastery in Dehra Dun, India, will be in Evansville Saturday through Aug. 23 creating the World Peace Sand Mandala at the University of Evansville in the John Wesley Gallery, lower level of Neu Chapel.
The Mandala will take several days to construct with several opportunities to watch the process.
The opening ceremony is noon Sunday with the monks creating the mandala until 5 p.m. Other viewing times include 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Wednesday and 10 a.m. to noon Thursday with the closing ceremony and mandala deconstruction at noon Thursday. Park on available street parking or in the UE parking lot on the corner of Rotherwood and Walnut, "Lot N" on the campus map at evansville.edu/campusmap/.
The sand will be ceremonially dispersed into the Ohio River to spread healing energies of the mandala throughout the world.
The monks are here to teach the Dharma, educate the public about the culture and religion of Tibet and to raise funds for their Monastery.
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