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When looking into the bio of Switchfoot drummer Chad Butler, his description to Toca Percussion may have had one of the coolest you could hope for: “Chad Butler was born on a boat in Amsterdam, spent his early years in the U.K., then discovered drumming and surfing as a teenager in San Diego, Calif.” w/Jettee 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 Sweetwater Performance Pavilion 5501 U.S. Hwy. 30 W., Fort Wayne $28.80-$65.40 · (260) 432-8176 “Yeah man.

The 2004 independent film Napoleon Dynamite left such an impression that, years later, stars of the movie continue to go on tour to celebrate it. w/Jon Heder, Jon Gries, Efren Ramirez 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 Honeywell Center 275 W. Market St., Wabash $26-$131 · (260) 563-1102 “It’s as amazing as ever,” said Efren Ramirez, who plays the character of Pedro. “Not only for us, but also for fans of this movie, it’s the gift that keeps giving.

Be a Tourist In Your Own Hometown returning Sept. 13 for 27th year Published September 9, 2026 For the 27th year, Visit Fort Wayne is taking a break from its regular programming to attract residents instead of visitors to city attractions. On Sunday, Sept. 13, Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown returns with 23 sites offering free admission for a few hours to entice you to enjoy attractions that are often overlooked. Sunday, Sept.

Touring yacht rock show making stop on Sept. 20 at Sweetwater Pavilion Published September 9, 2026 Tony Vincent is one of the biggest stars at the intersection of rock music, Broadway, and London’s West End across a career of more than 25 years, not to mention being well-remembered for his season on The Voice. He’s performing at Sweetwater Performance Pavilion on Sunday, Sept. 20, in the touring production of Summer Breeze: Yacht Rock Classics, singing with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra.

‘Come From Away’ based on Newfoundland town as flights were diverted Published September 9, 2026 What happens when thousands of strangers suddenly find themselves stranded in tiny Gander, Newfoundland, following the tragic events in 9/11? That’s the question in Come From Away, the Tony Award-nominated musical coming to Arts United Center via Fort Wayne Civic Theatre, beginning Friday, Sept. 18. The show is based on the remarkable true story of what happened on and after Sept.

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Former resident performs Sept. 18 at Eagles Theatre Published September 9, 2026 Clean comedian and Wabash High School graduate Michael Palascak is returning to his hometown Friday, Sept. 18, for a show at Eagles Theatre. His national comedy credits include appearances on Nateland Presents: The Showcase, Comedy Central’s The Half Hour, Drybar, The Tonight Show, The Late Show, The Late Late Show, and Conan. Additionally, he was a Top 5 finalist on the final season of Last Comic Standing in 2015.

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