Entertainment

Many activities are FREE and open to the public By Jon Burkhardt, Co-Chair, 2026 AKA Kitemakers’ Committee— MUNCIE, IN—The American Kitefliers Association will be holding its annual convention in Muncie, October 12 – 17.  We’ll be involved in activities at the Horizon Convention Center and are delighted to be offered the use of the flying fields at the Academy of Model Aeronautics.  About 150 of AKA’s members are expected to attend. The public is invited to attend some of our very special events: At the Convention Center, our Kite Art Gallery opens Thursday night October 14 at 7 p.m. and…

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN — Ball State University presents the Broadway production of The Wiz at Emens Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 15 as part of Emens’ Artist Series Events. Tickets are on sale online at Ticketmaster, at the Emens Box Office (1800 W. Riverside Ave.),  or by phone at 765-285-1539. The Tony Award-winning musical is part of a new national tour from Broadway to Muncie. A groundbreaking reimagining of L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz, The Wiz follows Dorothy on her journey through Oz, pairing the beloved story with a score infused with soul, gospel, rock, and ’70s…

By Dayna Thompson, Planetarium Director— MUNCIE, IN—All planetarium programs are free of charge, cash donations are accepted at the door. No tickets or reservations are required for these public planetarium shows. Space Slays: The Killer Universe Fridays: Oct. 2, 16 at 6:30 p.m. Saturdays: Oct. 3, 17 at 6:30 p.m. From intense radiation to killer black holes, learn about some of the deadliest objects in space that make you glad you’re safe on Earth. This program combines live presentation with a short fulldome film about killer black holes. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.   Halloween: Celestial Origins Fridays, Oct….

By Dottie Kreps— MUNCIE, IN—The Soup Kitchen of Muncie will host its second annual Farm to Table Dinner on Wednesday, October 7, at The Carriage House of Yorktown, bringing together local farmers, chefs, community partners and supporters for an evening celebrating food, community and the importance of making sure everyone has access to a good meal. Dinner begins at 7 p.m. Guests will enjoy a dinner and dessert featuring locally sourced ingredients from area farmers and producers, many of whom also regularly support the Soup Kitchen of Muncie. The menu will be prepared by two local chefs, Aaron Dodd, chef…

By Amanda Holmquist, Executive Director, MDDP— MUNCIE, IN— On Thursday, October 1, downtown Muncie will turn its sidewalks over to the artists, makers, and performers who shape its creative identity. ArtsWalk is a special edition of First Thursday that will run from 5–8 p.m. and give the community a chance to meet the people behind the work. Attendees can browse handmade goods, watch live performances, and explore augmented reality glimpses of the buildings that once stood along the same streets. This year’s ArtsWalk features an expanded Echoes of Muncie augmented reality experience, created by Ball State University’s IDIA Lab students…

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie is turning front porches into front-row seats. On Saturday, Oct. 3, from 3 to 6 p.m., the Historic Old West End (OWE) will host the city’s first-ever Porch Parties, a free neighborhood music festival that transforms historic homes into one-of-a-kind concert venues and quiet streets into lively gathering places. The event, originally scheduled for July 11, was postponed because the weather wasn’t playing nice. But it’s back, and ready to rock. Created to celebrate local music, our great neighborhoods, and community vibes, Porch Parties invites residents and visitors alike to stroll the streets, enjoy live performances from…

By Erin K. Lovall— MUNCIE, IN—Munich to Muncie Oktoberfest returns for its fifth year on September 26, 2025, at The Yard, 723 S. Council St., Muncie. The annual celebration of German food, craft beverages, music, contests, and community spirit is one of ecoREHAB of Muncie’s largest fundraisers. EcoREHAB is a nonprofit organization that emerged in 2009 from a Ball State University architecture studio with a mission to transform abandoned houses into sustainable homes. Over the years, ecoREHAB has worked with students and community partners to rehabilitate deteriorating structures and create inviting, affordable homes for Muncie residents. Oktoberfest is a 21-and-over…

By J.R. Jamison— MUNCIE, IN—There are few things theatre people love more than theatre itself. Except, perhaps, making fun of it. That spirit takes center stage on September 25th when Muncie Civic Theatre opens Mel Brooks’ The Producers, the outrageous comedy about a washed-up Broadway producer, his nervous accountant, and their intentionally terrible musical featuring Hitler. Directed by Dr. Michael O’Hara, professor of theatre at Ball State University, the production embraces Brooks’ famously boundary-pushing humor rather than attempting to soften it for a modern audience. But beneath all of its absurdity, O’Hara sees something considerably more tender. At its heart,…