Events Calendar

Find an event in Evansville, Indiana. Theater and the arts, concerts, craft shows, nature, festivals, sporting events, and many other fun things to do await you.

Need more information? Call the Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 433-3025.

Orchid Escape

February 11, 2012 - March 10, 2012
1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN, 47720 Website

Escape to the tropics this winter.  Hundreds of rare and unique South American orchids will be displayed throughout AMAZONIA.  There is no additional fee for this special exhibition. Open during regular business hours, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Evolution of a City

February 19, 2012 - May 13, 2012
411 SE Riverside Dr, Evansville, IN, 47713 Website

On March 27, 1812, Hugh McGary purchased 200 acres of land that became known as Evansville.  This exhibition - a part of the Bicentennial celebration that recognizes Evansville's 200-year existence - includes historic documents and artifacts relating to the early years of Evansville.

Bat Boy: The Musical

February 23 - 26, 2012
1138 Washington Square, Evansville, Indiana, (812) 425-2800 Website

Bat Boy: The Musical is the tale of an offbeat love story.  It's part horror and part comedy, just like the main character, who is part boy and part bat creature. 

Toast to the Arts

February 24, 2012
8600 University Blvd., Evansville, Indiana, (812) 464-8600 Website

Local artists create masterful work, and this night is for them.  Mingle with supporters of the arts at this annual gala, which benefits scholarship programs and student development activities of USI's Society for Arts and Humanities

Celebration of Art

February 25, 2012
22 S.E. 5th Street, Evansville, IN, 47708 Website

Celebrate the rich cultural history of African Americans with art and live performances.  Details of the event and performance times are available at http://www.cmoekids.org under the "Special Events" link.

Or-Kid Event

February 25, 2012
1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN, 47720 Website

Kids, ages 7-11, and their parents will take an educational tour of Orchid Escape in AMAZONIA, make a craft, pot a plant to take home and enjoy an Or-Kid snack while learning about the intriguing orchid.  Reservations available after 2/6 by calling (812) 435-6143 ext. 414

Rag Doll Workshop

February 25, 2012
22 S.E. 5th Street, Evansville, IN, 47708 Website

From 12-3 p.m., children make their very own keepsake doll with help from local artists Deborah E. Wagner and We Are The Company of Women, makers of handmade dolls.  Reservations are required for this event, and there is a $3 materials fee. Call 464-2663 ext 230 to reserve your space today!

Artitude

February 26, 2012
22 S.E. 5th Street, Evansville, IN, 47708 Website

From 1 to 3 p.m., create art with attitude in this special art history and archaeology program.  Travel to a new time and place each week without ever leaving cmoe! Today's stop: France to design Marionette puppets.

Lady Antebellum with Darius Rucker and Thompson Square

February 26, 2012
1 S.E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Evansville, Indiana, 47708 (812) 422-8000 Website

Lady Antebellum "Own the Night" World Tour 2012 with special guests Darius Rucker and Thomas Square!

Broadway at The Centre: Cirque Dreams "Pop Goes the Rock"

February 28, 2012
715 Locust St., Evansville, IN, 47713 Website

"Pop Goes the Rock" by Cirque Dreams is a roller-coaster ride of Twists, Turns and Wows!  A new musical of unexpected sights and sounds that explode on stage like a rock n' roll party set in a carnival funhouse.  This one-of-a-kind variety show spans decades and unites generations.  Re-live popular and timeless tunes with a kaleidoscope of Cirque Dreams talent, extravagant costumes and theatrical mayhem.  An international cast of singers, dancers, acrobats and musicians inspire crazy feats and off-the-hook beats on stage, in the air and way off the charts.  Step rig