A concert honoring the Queen of Soul and a look at a longstanding Hispanic tradition are among the events going on in and around Fort Wayne this weekend. The following highlights are supplied by Visit Fort Wayne:
Komet Hockey and Mad Ants Basketball
Friday, November 5 – Sunday, November 7 • Memorial Coliseum
Make it a sports weekend in Fort Wayne! Komet hockey takes on Cincinnati on Friday night,
then Mad Ants basketball on Saturday and Sunday against the Windy City Bulls.
Aretha: A Tribute
Saturday, November 6 • Embassy Theatre
The Philharmonic Sweetwater Pops Series brings you Aretha Franklin’s greatest hits,
featuring Capathia Jenkins and three-time Grammy Award nominee Ryan Shaw.
Los Lobos
Saturday, November 6 • Clyde Theatre
Fans of Chicano Rock love the famously fresh style of Los Lobos with their rendition of
Mexican Folk favorite “La Bamba” and many others, at the Clyde Theatre.
Day of the Dead
Through November 28, Open House on Sunday, November 7 • Fort Wayne Museum of Art
Celebrate el día de los Muertos with traditional elements of the holiday such as sugar skulls, colorful tissue paper, and photos and personal items to honor the souls of the departed.
The Christmas Schooner
Saturday, November 6 – Sunday, November 21 • Fort Wayne Civic Theatre
The whole family will love this delightful holiday musical, featuring a powerfully moving
story and an exquisite score of both original music and traditional holiday favorites.
