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25Events this week
6Free things to do
93New spots
92New stories

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This week in South Bend

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 25 events, day by day →

The Whateverly Brothers

Friday 6pm · South Bend Public House

Tire Rack Cars & Coffee

Saturday 8am · Tire Rack Corporate Headquarters

Fall Greenhouse Plant Sale

Saturday 10am · Battell Community Center

Clay Church Mobile Food Pantry

Saturday 10am · Unity Garden · Free

Shadow of the Golden Dome Third Annual Tailgate 2026

Saturday 11am · Notre Dame Stadium

New in South Bend

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Meraki Beauty Studio

Beauty

Glow-up without the fuss: For brows that behave, skin that sighs with relief, and shoulders that finally unclench, Meraki Beauty Studio delivers body waxing, facials, massages, and mani-pedis in a warm, low-stress vibe.

merakibstudio.com

The Cellar Wine Bar & Kitchen

Nightlife

Sip without the fuss: Voted Best Wine Selection in South Bend, The Cellar Wine Bar & Kitchen pours 30+ wines by the glass and easygoing flights, with Wine Wednesday tastings for the curious.

sbcellarwine.com

The Lauber

Restaurants

Patio, pizza, and pints: The Lauber keeps it easy in the East Bank with shareable finger foods, legit burgers, and pizza, plus inspired cocktails and an outstanding beer lineup.

thelauber.com

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Most read in South Bend

The five stories South Bend readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Hundreds of tickets still available for upcoming AC/DC show despite first return to South Bend in 43 years

    Hundreds of tickets are still available for AC/DC's upcoming performance at Notre Dame Stadium, despite the band's first return to South Bend in 43 years.

    Full story at abc57.com

  2. Clergy leaders put public pressure on county officials with Data Center concerns

    Local clergy leaders from multiple faiths are urging for a fair share of Microsoft's Data Center deal with the company.

    Full story at abc57.com

  3. Restoration of Center City place continues in South Bend

    The restoration of a downtown South Bend building, Center City Place, is under way.

    Full story at abc57.com

  4. Friends of SBARC say Sawyer could be your new best friend

    Police are investigating social media threats directed at local high school students in Centreville-Constantine, Indiana, and South Bend, following the death of late singer Dolma Parton.

    Full story at wsbt.com

  5. Groundbreaking ceremony for "The Parisi" Condos begins new chapter

    The construction of "The Parisi" Condos began at the former Parisi restaurant on South Bend Avenue.

    Full story at wsbt.com

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