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Gregory Porter All Rise Tour

Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. This artist successfully blends the sounds of jazz, soul and gospel. This, along with his unmistakable voice, has led him to much success over the past decade. The Clyde Theatre, 1808 Bluffton Road, (260) 747-0989, clydetheatre.com

Open Mic Night at Sweetwater

Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m., free. Just show up and play! It’s that simple, whether you’ve never performed or you’re a seasoned professional. It’s all about having a great time making music in a relaxed, coffeehouse-style setting. 5501 U.S. Hwy 30 W, Fort Wayne, sweetwater.com.

Travis Tritt: Solo Acoustic Tour

Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m. “An Evening with Travis Tritt” is an up-close event in which Tritt shares personal anecdotes about his life and musical influences. Embassy Theater, 125 W. Jefferson. Learn more at fwembassytheatre. org.

Ashley McBryde at the Clyde

Feb. 26, 8 p.m. “This Town Talks” Tour with special guest Ashland Craft. McBryde’s witty, confessional, detail-driven songwriting addresses a wide spectrum of blue-collar Southern women’s experiences. The music is stadium-ready rock ’n’ roll with a bluegrass wink. The Clyde Theatre, 1808 Bluffton Road, (260) 747-0989, clydetheatre.com

Shipshewana On the Road

March 12 & 13, Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Two fun days of browsing the same unique trinkets, treasures, foods, gifts and crafts found in the high quality, Amishinfluenced community of Shipshewana, Ind. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. Shipshewanaontheroad.com.

‘A Sense of Place: Abstract Art in N. Indiana’ Through March 13, daily. This exhibition highlights the beauty and meaning of abstract art that relies on expressive qualities of color and non-representational marks. Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 311 E. Main St., fwmoa.org.

Eric Johnson at Club Room at the Clyde

March 13, 7 p.m. This pianist and vocalist is among the most accomplished guitar players of his generation. His style touches on smooth fusion jazz, classic rock shredding and a bit of country. Clyde Theater, 1806

Enjoy browsing unique gifts, food & crafts during Shipshewana on the Road, March 12 & 13.

Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. Clydetheatre. com.

Ice Skating at Headwaters Park

Through Feb. 27, 3-8 p.m. Tues.-Thurs.; noon to 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat.; noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Closed Mondays except Feb. 14 & 21. Indoor concessions available. fortwayneparks.org.

Under the Big Top

Through April 17, daily. Attempt great feats of derring-do including acrobatics and tightrope walking at Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, (260) 427-6440, botanicalconservatory.org. ❚

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