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Happy weekend, Evansville!
In today’s happening-today edition: IMAX upgrade, Ukrainian Spring Fest, $30,000 Super Bingo, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Theater tech refresh unveiled: Evansville’s Showplace Cinemas East IMAX has reopened after a monthlong upgrade, boasting a sharper, brighter screen and new sound, with work finishing just before the Scream 7 IMAX Fan Event — get all the upgrade details.
Protect pollinators and biodiversity: Remove a Bradford pear and get a free native tree. Vanderburgh County Soil and Water Conservation District offers redbud, dogwood, and oak varieties for Pigeon Creek watershed homeowners — see how to qualify.
City charts recreation future: Across the river, Henderson is set to adopt its first 10-year Parks Master Plan to upgrade parks, trails and the riverfront with grants and partnerships shaped by community input — get all the details.
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.*
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*
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💎 Local business spotlight
Fries worth a detour: When a craving hits, Hoosier Burger Co answers with crispy, golden fries and a serious upgrade: Chop Cheese Fries, gooey, savory, downright addictive. Pair with a smashy burger, or go fries-only. Either way, your weeknight gets easier… and saltier, in the best way.
Glow goals, delivered: When your mirror says “meh,” BellaVi Spa & Aesthetics pairs a welcoming vibe with true medical aesthetics: injectables, lasers, and body-sculpting tech. Expect fresh, natural-looking results, not a new face. Subtle upgrades that keep you looking like you, just more luminous.
Chase some birdies: Rolling hills, mature trees, and grippy concrete tees make Mesker Park Disc Golf Course a satisfying West Side loop when you need a quick reset. Designed by Dave Greenwell, it rewards clean lines, punishes lazy throws, and leaves you itching for a midrange rematch.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Last call for the CVS Epic Beauty Sale: Today’s your last chance to save on all sorts of self-care products at CVS, including makeup, beauty tools, skin care, hair masks, moisturizers, and more from all your favorite brands. *Shop the sale before it ends →
Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →
Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🌿 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.
🍪 Spring Cookie Decorating @ Memo | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Trade your store-bought sugar bombs for springy, royal-iced cookies you actually made yourself with The Whimsy Whisk. They supply everything, you learn the icing secrets, and leave with recipes, confidence, and dangerously giftable treats. No experience, just register early, and bring your sweet tooth.
🌻 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.
🍲 Annual Burgoo @ Riverview School (Henderson) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – You know the drill. Riverview’s Annual Burgoo is back, ladling out that slow-cooked, stick-to-your-ribs stew that feeds a family, supports the school, and freezes like a champ. Snag tickets at Riverview School, $30 a gallon, and bring containers, not excuses.
🍀 Shamrock Slam Super Bingo @ Pay It Forward Local | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Nothing says March in Evansville like bingo with a bracket. SHAMROCK SLAM is a $30,000 Super Bingo at Pay It Forward, with $1,000 games, door prizes, pull tabs, concessions, and a cash bar. Grab tickets, reserve a four-top, and call B-12 like you mean it.
🎈 Kia’s Family Fun Day @ AMC Evansville 16 | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Bring the kids to the AMC lot for Fire Dog Kia’s third birthday, with sirens, hands-on demos, and yes, climbable fire trucks. Wholesomes has swag, Pi Day kicks off Be Happy Pie pre-sales for a local fundraiser, and you can stick around for Disney’s Hoppers.
🏓 Pickleball for a Purpose! @ The 3rd Shot | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – Grab a paddle and your good deed quota, it’s three hours of open play pickleball to raise funds for Borrowed Hearts, local scholarships, and the fight to end polio. Newbies welcome, Rotary folks friendly, and $35 buys bragging rights, community vibes, and decent cardio.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Evansville report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 65°F – Low: 52°F – Precip: 3%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. East southeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Later: Partly cloudy. Low around 52, with temperatures rising to around 55 overnight. South southeast wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 73°F – Low: 29°F – Precip: 29%
A chance of rain showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind 12 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of rain showers before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 4am, then snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
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