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It’s Friday, Evansville! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Meet a real Rosie, Koe Wetzel tour announced, and Ukrainian Spring Fest 2026 + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Candid insights on resilience: Angel Mounds State Historic Site will host a free “Women’s HERstory” talk on March 14, featuring six Evansville leaders, including Mary Allen, Cathy Ferree, Jill Anne Hahn, and Darwyn Henderson — get all the event details.
Another big show announced: Koe Wetzel is bringing his tour to Evansville’s Ford Center, with a stop at Beaver Dam Amphitheatre, and tickets will go on sale March 13 at 10 a.m — get all the details.
Know your pickup limits: Henderson, Kentucky’s spring cleanup starts March 23 with Phase One collection, and homes may set out one small household debris load and one pickup truck sized load of yard debris — see what’s accepted and how.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Fresh local originals: Art by Twymon is a welcoming, community-minded gallery where you can fall in love with work by emerging and established local artists, from bold canvases to giftable prints. If your walls feel a little meh, this spot makes refreshing them surprisingly fun.
Deck projects made easy: Backyard Fences & Decks builds custom wood or composite decks, plus pergolas, for Evansville homes. The veteran-owned crew also handles repairs, ideal if this is the year your patio finally graduates from wobbly steps to actual weeknight hangouts.
Craving a seafood fix: Catfish Willy’s Seafood & Comfort Cuisine delivers the goods: crispy catfish that hits the spot, shrimp boils when you’re in a messy mood, plus hearty comfort plates for the non-seafood crew. Local and relaxed, it’s exactly what an Evansville weeknight calls for… no frills, just flavor.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
👜 Designer Purse Bingo @ SWIRCA & More | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – Ready to yell BINGO for a Coach you won’t have to hide? SWIRCA’s purse bingo deals designer bags, bragging rights, and a cash-only fundraiser with food trucks and adult beverages. Seats go fast, so grab a table and bring your lucky dauber.
☂ Mary Poppins Jr. @ University of Evansville | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Whether you can recite every line or just hum the chimney song, our 6th to 8th graders are bringing Mary Poppins Jr. to UE’s Eykamp Student Center. Expect crisp choreography, cheeky accents, and enough charm to lift your mood, no spoonful of sugar required.
🌿 Weed Wrangle @ North Woods at Igleheart Park | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Skip the yardwork and team up at North Woods in Igleheart Park for a Weed Wrangle, yanking invasives so the good stuff can breathe. No experience needed, just sturdy shoes, gloves, and your loppers, with tools provided, plus the joy of judging honeysuckle without guilt.
🌻 Ukrainian Spring Fest 2026 @ Washington Plaza | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Kick off spring at Washington Plaza with Ukrainian Spring Fest, serving real-deal cuisine, live music, kids crafts, and inflatables guaranteed to drain small batteries fast. Bring the crew, snag a keepsake, support relief efforts, and call it culture with a side of community.
🌸 20th Annual Bloom Where You Are Planted Dinner and Auction @ Mt. Gilead General Baptist Church Fellowship Hall (Boonville) | Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 PM – Whether you’ve been bidding since the first or just here for the casserole, this 20th annual dinner and auction at the fellowship hall gathers neighbors for hearty plates, friendly rivalry, and a cause reaching Honduras and back to Warrick County. Come hungry, bid boldly.
❄ Donuts with Elsa @ Master Donuts of Washington | Sunday (3/15) at 8:00 AM – Grab a coffee and swing by Master Donuts in Washington to give winter a proper send-off with Elsa, sprinkles, and a sugar high the kids will earn. She pops in from 8 to 10 am, families and photos welcome, your patience paid in pastries.
🖌 Paint Pour @ Painting with a Twist | Sunday (3/15) at 4:00 PM – Trade your to-do list for a little controlled chaos and try paint pouring. Experienced artists walk you through it, and you choose your surface, two 12×16 canvases, or upgrade. No talent required, just a steady wrist and a tolerance for drips.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Evansville report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 61°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 3%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 12 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. North northwest wind 2 to 9 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 65°F – Low: 52°F – Precip: 0%
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. East southeast wind 2 to 9 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.
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