The Lerner Theatre · Subscribe to a series of theatrical productions at The Lerner Theatre, choosing either five main shows or five main shows plus four youth productions.

NOV5

7:30 PM · Notre Dame · Community

The Book Women

Little Theatre, Saint Mary's College · Saint Mary's Theatre presents Rachel Bublitz's play about women during the Great Depression.

NOV6

11 AM · Notre Dame · Sports + Music

Football Fridays at the Eck

Eck Visitors Center · Gather with Notre Dame fans for live music and tailgate food before game day.

NOV6

5 PM · Goshen · Community

First Fridays at Goshen Theater

Goshen Theater Auditorium · Evening community gathering at Goshen Theater featuring live entertainment and socializing.

NOV6

5 PM · South Bend · Community

First Fridays: Arts After Dark

Downtown South Bend · Downtown South Bend's art district opens for an evening of shopping and art on the 400 block of S. Michigan Street.

NOV6

7 PM · Notre Dame · Sports

Notre Dame Women's Basketball vs. Stonehill

Purcell Pavilion · Notre Dame women's basketball opens their season against Stonehill at Purcell Pavilion.

NOV6

7 PM · Elkhart · Community

Big Jam 2026: Talent Showcase

The Lerner Theatre · A regional talent competition featuring singers, dancers, comedians, and performers across multiple disciplines.

NOV6

7:30 PM · South Bend · Community

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! National Broadway Tour

Morris Performing Arts Center · The touring Broadway musical adaptation of Dr. Seuss' classic holiday tale comes to South Bend.

NOV6

7:30 PM · South Bend · Music

Dakarai Barclay Quartet

Merrimans’ Playhouse · Jazz trumpeter Dakarai Barclay performs original compositions inspired by jazz legends.

NOV6

8 PM · South Bend · Music + Nightlife

Baby Boy Da Prince with DJ MacMane

Stockroom East · Hip-hop artist Baby Boy Da Prince performs with DJ MacMane at Stockroom East.

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Saturday, November 7, 2026

NOV7

9 AM · South Bend · Festivals

9th Annual Christmas Bonanza Craft Market

St. Hedwigs Memorial Center · A holiday craft market featuring handmade goods from local artisans and makers.

NOV7

10:15 AM · Elkhart · Community

Christmas Tree and Angel Luminary Pottery Workshop

Wellfield Botanic Gardens · Create holiday clay luminaries with an Elkhart Art League instructor at Wellfield Botanic Gardens.

NOV7

11 AM · Elkhart · Community

Planting a Legacy

Wellfield Botanic Gardens · An ISA Certified Arborist leads a guided walk through the gardens exploring tree planting in fall.

NOV7

12 PM · South Bend · Community

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! National Broadway Tour

Morris Performing Arts Center · The Broadway musical adaptation of Dr. Seuss' classic holiday story comes to South Bend.

NOV7

4 PM · Elkhart · Community

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Ballet

The Lerner Theatre · The United European Ballet Company performs a colorful ballet adaptation of the classic fairy tale at the Lerner Theatre.

NOV7

7:30 PM · Notre Dame · Sports

Notre Dame Football vs. Miami

Notre Dame Stadium · College football game between Notre Dame and Miami at Notre Dame Stadium.

NOV7

7:30 PM · Mishawaka · Comedy

Improv Comedy Show

Acting Ensemble on the Avenue · The Improv Mill performs live improvisational comedy with audience participation and games.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

NOV8

3 PM · South Bend · Music

Día de los Muertos with the South Bend Symphony Orchestra

Morris Performing Arts Center · The South Bend Symphony Orchestra presents its annual concert celebrating Mexican culture.

NOV8

7 PM · Elkhart · Nightlife + Comedy

Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party

The Lerner Theatre · Stand-up comedian Bert Kreischer performs his comedy show at The Lerner Theatre.

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