This weekend in Gary, IN

Set aside time for independent writing, whether you are working on a book, blog post, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem, or other work tasks. This weekly gathering at Tiny's provides a space to write without sharing pages or receiving unsolicited feedback. Bring headphones if you prefer. Tiny's serves a weekend brunch menu, espresso drinks, and cocktails, and provides table service. Participants may drop in or sign up ahead of time.

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.

Learn about the Douglas Center's animal ambassadors and what makes them unique. Discover their diets, habitats, and the care they receive from park staff. Get answers to these and other questions.

Dragon’s Lair hosts an open play Disney Lorcana night that welcomes Illuminers of every skill level, format, and deck-building style. This is casual play with flexible matchmaking, so you choose your opponents and how you want to play. Set up multiplayer games, stick to Core only, focus on Infinity, learn the basics, or test a deck with a friend. There are no forced pairings and less risk of mismatched power levels, simply find your crowd and enjoy the games. Participation is free, and prizing is still part of the fun. Showing up earns a promo and one entry into a weekly raffle for additional prizes. If you need to head out early, any raffle prize you win will be saved for you to pick up. The aim is a relaxed, welcoming space for the community and an easygoing alternative to structured tournaments.

A reunion and celebration honors the legendary coach, Rodney Fisher, bringing together former players, team parents, friends, and family in the Banquette Hall at Marquette Park Pavillion. Guests may RSVP through Eventbrite or by contacting committee members Bernettra Grayer, Amanda Robinson, Ralynn Crockett, Tamara Somerville, Tai Adkins, Tarnisha Thompson, or Thomas Neal.

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 food drive takes place at Prayer Tower. If you have already pre-registered, please bring your ID.

Sensory Friendly Day at the ballpark offers a calmer game experience with reduced public address and music volumes, no flashing messages on the video board, and a quiet train horn. Players will wear special jerseys created for Sensory Day, and those jerseys will be available to purchase through a jersey auction held during the game. This day is sponsored by Sandra Lee's In-Home Care.