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Third Thursday
Happy New Year! It's almost Third Thursday - time for the first Night Market of 2026! 🌝 Join us for a Winter evening of community fun, local shopping, craft brews, good eats, community, and a vote for human-made entertainment to be experienced in person! The Muncie Makers Market and MadJax Maker Force are in partnership every Third Thursday from 5-8p...

Randy Otto as Winston Churchill
Ball State University Pruis Hall West University Avenue, Muncie, IN, United StatesWinston Churchill is back! His purpose: To warn humanity not of a Nazi threat, not of Soviet Iron Curtain Communism, but rather - that a Digital Iron Curtain has fallen across all of humanity and that action this day is necessary to Defend Liberty and Freedom. Winston Churchill, along with...
$19.5
“One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure” Planetarium Show
Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesSaturdays: Jan. 10, 17 at 3:30 p.m.; April 11, 25 at 3:30 p.m. Fridays: April 10, 24 at 5:00 p.m. Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu...

“Moons: Worlds of Mystery” Planetarium Show
Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesSaturdays: Jan. 10, 17 at 5:00 p.m. From volcanoes and geysers to ice-covered oceans and methane rain, these natural satellites have some spectacular features, and many even exert a surprising influence on their planetary partners. Perfect for adults and ages 10+, all ages are welcome. Please Note: Programs start promptly at the...

Live Music with Samuel Harness
Tonne Winery 101 W Royerton Rd, Muncie, IN, United StatesEnjoy an evening of live music and your favorite wine! Samuel Harness is an American Music artist featured on Season 21 The Voice and Season 21 American Idol.

“Great Solar System Adventure” Planetarium Show
Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesThis character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece! Perfect for ages 8+; all ages are welcome. Fridays: Jan. 9, 16 at 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. Saturdays:...

CHICAGO the Musical
Emens Auditorium 1800 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesCHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show-stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. In the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail’s most...
$39Cornfed Roller Derby
Delaware County Fairgrounds 1210 N Wheeling Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesCome out to the Fairgrounds at the Memorial Building for some action and fun with Cornfed Roller Derby

SINGO
Tonne Winery 101 W Royerton Rd, Muncie, IN, United StatesSINGO - like Bingo but with music! Bring your friends and get ready to have the most fun you've had so far this year! Must be 18 years and older to attend. Seating is first come, first serve.

A Community Portrait: Winter
Minnetrista 1200 N Minnstrista Parkway, Muncie, IN, United StatesBack for the holidays with new images and stories to explore, A Community Portrait turns our neighbors into art through the beauty of portrait photography by Tom Styrkowicz. Join us for the culmination of this three-year-long project that seeks to illuminate our community through the unique individuals who call it...
$15
Reptiles Around the World
Muncie Children's Museum 515 South High St., Muncie, IN, United StatesJoin us on Saturday, January 31, from 10 am to 12 pm for an exciting, educational program by Scalez & Tailz at the Muncie Children’s Museum! Guests will meet two reptiles from each continent (excluding Antarctica), learn fun facts about each animal, and participate in an interactive guessing game with...

Reptiles Around the World
Muncie Children's Museum 515 South High St., Muncie, IN, United StatesJoin us on Saturday, January 31, from 10 am to 12 pm for an exciting, educational program by Scalez & Tailz at the Muncie Children’s Museum! Guests will meet two reptiles from each continent (excluding Antarctica), learn fun facts about each animal, and participate in an interactive guessing game with...
Shipshewana on the Road
Delaware County Fairgrounds 1210 N Wheeling Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesGift, Food and Craft Show is a weekend of fun where you'll find anything and everything under the sun! Looking for something fun to do this weekend? How about a day of shopping for the most unique trinkets and treasures under the sun? For the past two decades, Shipshewana On...
$5
Marwin Strong Park Charity Game
Ball State Gymnasium Campus Dr, Muncie, IN, United StatesBuilding Legacy - Strengthening Community -Come out to join us at the Ball Gymnasium on Sunday, February 1st doors open at 5:30 and the action begins at 6 pm there will be some great basketball happening and some great people attending. This event is to raise awareness and funds to...

Tom Shah Memorial Concert – Ball State Jazz Ensembles
Ball State Sursa Performance Hall 1801 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesEnjoy a concert of standard jazz favorites and original compositions with the Ball State University Jazz Ensembles in honor of alum and trumpet player Tom Shah. The ensembles are under the direction of Mark Buselli. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall. Prices...
$8
First Thursday Downtown Muncie
Downtown Muncie Walnut St Plaza, Muncie, IN, United StatesThursday, February 5 111 Arts Gallery 111 E. Main Ivan Harmon will be doing solo art show of paintings on canvas for February’s First Thursday. Cornerstone Center for the Arts 520 E. Main Join us this month for February's First Thursday from 5-8pm. Shop from local vendors, explore and purchase...

First Thursday Opening Party @ Gordy Fine Art
Gordy Fine Art and Framing 224 E. Main St., Muncie, IN, United StatesCome out and join us for, Kevin Campbell: The Puzzle Project features puzzle piece groupings that the artist cuts from plywood and paints individually. Each grouping has a place in a much larger puzzle that could be assembled if all the pieces were brought together. The Puzzle Project is a work of...

Ball State Symphony Orchestra
Ball State Sursa Performance Hall 1801 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesIt's time for the first Ball State Symphony Orchestra concert of 2026! Get your tickets today and join the BSSO for a night of timeless music by Beethoven, Mozart, and Stravinsky. 🎼 Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall. Purchase Options: Online at...
$8First Friday Bluegrass Jam
Murpah Shrine Club North Shrine Drive, Muncie, IN, United StatesCome join the fun! Pick, play, sing or listen. Doors open at 5pm for happy hour. Dinner for purchase 6 to 7:30 Jam session 7 to 9pm We have our delicious grill options available. Don't forget about our full bar and new Speakeasy, complete with pool, shuffle board and tons...

Ball State Opera Theatre’s 10th Annual Opera Gala
Ball State Sursa Performance Hall 1801 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesThe Ball State Opera Theatre program presents their 10th annual Opera Gala. The evening will feature School of Music faculty, alumni, and students performing together! This year, our students and faculty will be joined by alumni Alexander Gushrowsky, Emma Nossem, Rachel Weinfeld, Rachel Spodek, Alexandra Billhartz, Kaitlyn Daily, Maggie Smith,...
$18