Live music in Gary, IN

Open to beginners and experienced players, this ukulele ensemble offers a welcoming setting to play with others and grow from simple strums to Ukulegend status.

American Legion Post 260 hosts the Annual Steamed Corn Picnic, a family friendly celebration with food, music, raffles, games, and community activities. Guests can enjoy steamed corn on the cob along with burgers, brats, hot dogs, and more. Live music is provided by Rocky Road. Kids can have fun with a bouncy castle, face painting, and a piñata. Additional highlights include an auxiliary baked goods sale, a silent auction, a cash raffle, and raffles for a grill, a lawn mower, and a campfire. Food tickets are sold at the door, with options for all you can eat meals, an all you can eat package that includes the beer garden, and a kids price. This event is open to the public and welcomes all ages, and free parking is available. Proceeds support Post 260 programs, community donations, scholarships, and the maintenance and improvement of the Post and its grounds.

Venetian Night at Marina Shores arrives as the year’s biggest bash, bringing a high-energy celebration and plenty of festive spirit.

The Spazmatics are back on the Cafe Stage with a free show at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana.

A weekly, family-friendly open mic welcomes all ages. From first-timers to seasoned pros, participants can share their talents.

DJ Dark Nite brings an after work vibe to Dialogue Cocktail Bar with a soundtrack steeped in Neo Soul, R&B, blue eyed soul, and touches of jazz, funk, and house. Expect deep cuts and hidden gems you will not find on mainstream radio. Settle into an easygoing atmosphere inside an upgraded venue, enjoy one of a kind cocktails, and grab bites from food vendors on site. No cover.

Ukulegends Ukulele Ensemble welcomes ukulele players at every stage, from brand new beginners to experienced strummers. It brings musicians together to play and grow with the instrument, encouraging everyone to take their skills beyond the basics. Take the next step with your uke and become a Ukulegend.