250 Speaker Series: Indignation: Politics & Race in Evansville, 1870-1950
6:30 p.m. May 14, Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive
Retired Evansville Department of Metropolitan Development Executive Director Kelley Coures discusses his newest book, which dives into how politics and race have shaped the city’s history, an impact that continues today. The museum asks attendees to RSVP.
Zookeepers Rummage Sale
Preview sale 4-6 p.m. May 15; 7 a.m.-1 p.m. May 16, 2421 Bement Ave.
Browse household items, bicycles, books, toys, clothing, and electronics at a sale that helps provide fun enrichment items for Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden animals. The location is in a building near the old zoo entrance, off the Saint Joseph Avenue intersection. Admission is $3 to the May 15 preview sale.
Kitchen Tours: A Taste of Spring
10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 16, Henderson, Kentucky
The Ohio Valley Art League invites you to tour six beautiful kitchens in Henderson, with chefs offering small bites at each stop. Tickets are $25 for OVAL members and $30 for general admission.
Funk in the City
10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 16, Haynie’s Corner Arts District, Second Street and Adams Avenue
Browse works by Evansville area artisans, visit food trucks, and enjoy live entertainment at the spring installment of this biannual Haynie’s Corner tradition.
Pressed Flower Workshop
1:30-3 p.m. May 16, Solely You, 1304 S. Green River Road
Explore your crafty side at this hands-on opportunity to design either a suncatcher or a glass frame using pressed flowers. Workshop leaders will provide step-by-step guidance. Sign up online; the cost is $35 per person.
Picnic on the Roof
2-4 p.m. May 16, Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Oaklyn Rooftop, 3001 Oaklyn Drive
Bring the kids for picnic treats and story time at the Oaklyn branch library’s newly remodeled rooftop.
Haitian Flag Day Celebration & Taste of Haiti
3-7 p.m. May 16, C.K. Newsome Community Center, 100 E. Walnut St. Ste. 1
The free portion of this event includes cultural performances, music and dancing, and a community celebration in a family-friendly atmosphere, while the VIP experience offers a curated Haitian culinary experience featuring traditional dishes prepared by community chefs. Bracelets are $70 in advance and $80 at the door, with children aged 6-12 admitted for $35 and younger kids for free.
SummerFest
5 p.m. May 16, Downtown Henderson, Kentucky
Hear four musical acts headlined by The Crashers — who perform classics from the 1950s to today — and enjoy a beer garden, food trucks, vendors, and activities for kids. The free event raises awareness and donations for Experiencing Autism Together.
Concerts on the Lawn
6-8 p.m. May 16, Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Central, 200 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
The first in a series of 10 scheduled free outdoor lawn concerts will feature musician and chef Jeremiah Galey (owner of Ray Leo’s at Lamasco and Bad Randy’s Hot Chicken & BBQ Lounge) and indie grunge rock band Corduroy Orbison.
Evansville Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Spring Concert
7 p.m. May 16, Victory Theatre, 600 Main St.
Some of the area’s finest young musicians take the stage under the direction of Lee Veazey and Adam Clark. Tickets are $15 for adults and free for students, but they still need an admission ticket.
Walking for Dreams
1-4 p.m. May 17, Bally’s Evansville Riverfront, 421 N.W. Riverside Drive
Join this family (and pet!) walk, and support one of a dozen local nonprofit organizations of your choice. The walk has been held in Indianapolis for 22 years and in Evansville for the last 12.
Lyle’s Arts & Craft Fair
2-6 p.m. May 17, Lyle’s, 1404 E. Morgan Ave.
The third-annual event in Lyle’s side parking lot will showcase several vendors selling and displaying their arts and crafts.
