Editor’s Note: Check in with event organizers before attending, as the weather may alter plans.
Music in the Park
6-8 p.m. Aug. 6, Vann Park, corner of Vann Avenue and Bayard Park Drive
Bring your lawn chairs and listen to Georgia Funkadelic play at this free event put on by the Evansville Parks Foundation. Grab dinner or treats at participating food trucks, too.
Turntables & Tones Live
6-9 p.m. Aug. 6, Entwined Wine & Cocktail Bar, 303 Main St.
Enjoy dinner and curated cocktails while Monte Skelton mixes live saxophone with house music beats. No cover charge. 21+.
Bluegrass in the Park Folklife Festival
Noon-10 p.m. Aug. 7; 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 8, Audubon Mills Park, 123 N. Water St., Henderson, Kentucky
Performers at this free, mellow festival include Love Sick Blues, Mike Compton & Plan B, Kings Highway, Seth Mulder & Midnight Run, Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys, and Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper.
Fiesta First Friday
5:30-9 p.m. Aug. 7, Haynie’s Corner Arts District, corner of Adams Avenue and Southeast Second Street
Evansville Latin Dance takes over Haynie’s Corner with Latin dance lessons, music by DJ Pana, open dancing, and food vendors. The Refugees also are performing on the Washington Avenue lawn of Patchwork Central.
Shakespeare in the Park
6-9:30 p.m. Aug. 7-9, Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library West Branch, 2000 W. Franklin St.
Evansville Shakespeare Players actors fall into a love triangle during this free outdoor production of the Bard’s “Twelfth Night.” Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on.
Koe Wetzel: The Night Champion World Tour
6:45 p.m. Aug. 7, Ford Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
The Texan singer-songwriter blends country, rock, hip-hop, and ’90s grunge at this show featuring opening acts Shane Smith & the Saints, Bayker Blankenship, and Logan Janke. Tickets start at $40.40 when purchased online.
Huey Helicopter Weekend
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 8; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 9, Evansville Wartime Museum, 7503 Petersburg Road
Snag a ride in this wartime helicopter after touring the museum’s permanent exhibits and collection of antique vehicles. Helicopter rides are $100 per seat and purchased the day of the event. Museum admission is $14 for adults, and $9 for senior citizens, veterans, active duty military, first responders, and children ages 6-17. Children 5 years and younger and World War II and Korean War veterans get in for free.
Cajun 8 Limited Bowfishing Tournament
2 p.m. Aug. 8, Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Ave.
A $10,000 first-place payout awaits as the 12th annual fishing tournament takes over Ohio River waters next to the Native American site. Registration is $400 and limited to 60 boats.
Community Summer Night
5-7 p.m. Aug. 8, North Park Wesleyan Church, 3360 N. First Ave.
This free, family-friendly event says goodbye to summer break with food, games, music, and a bounce house.
Laughs To Remember
5:30 p.m. Aug. 8, Pay It Forward Local, 1109 S. Green River Road
Rebecca Bradfield hosts this Alzheimer’s Association fundraiser starring regional comedians Keith McGill, Antonio Edmonds, and Kris Izzi. Tickets are $30 and include a meal from 5:30-6:45 p.m., the show at 7 p.m., and a swag bag.
Cars and Coffee
9-11 a.m. Aug. 9, Main and Second streets, Downtown Henderson, Kentucky
Sip hot and cold brews from Roast Coffee Bar and Antler Specialty Goods while admiring classic, custom, exotic, and modern vehicles and popping into Downtown boutiques.
Farm Day
10 a.m. Aug. 9, Wathen Farms, 3101 S. Green River Road
Go down on the farm for barrel train rides, tractor collection, vehicle show, bounce house, and food trucks at this free, family-friendly gathering.
Regional Events
Saint Philip Summer Social
5-9 p.m. Aug. 8; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 9, Saint Philip Catholic Church, 3500 St. Philip Road South, Mount Vernon, Indiana
Find fried chicken dinners, quilt raffles, bingo, Chinese auction, burger and snack shacks, and raffles for a Big Green Egg grill or Bassemiers Fireplace Patio and Spa gift card.
