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Beatles Tribute at Embassy Theatre

Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m. The Fort Wayne Philharmonic Pops 3 presents “Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to The Beatles,” with Caleb Young, conductor. The four musicians in Classical Mystery Tour look and sound just like The Beatles and this show presents more than two dozen Beatles tunes performed exactly as they were originally recorded. Embassy Theater, 125 W. Jefferson. Learn more at fwembassytheatre.org.

Gregory Porter All Rise Tour

Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. This talented 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 and personal event punctuated by Tritt sharing personal stories and anecdotes about his life and musical influences. This Grand Old Oprey member will perform some of his biggest hits, including “Anymore,” “T-R-O-U-B-L-E,” “Its A Great Day to Be Alive,” and “Best of Intentions,” along with songs off his new album, “Set In Stone.” 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

‘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.

All ages can enjoy some winter fun when ice skating at Headwaters Park in Fort Wayne, now thru Feb. 27.

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.

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. Learn more at fortwayneparks.org. ❚

Nashville Thursdays

7-10 p.m. Free live music in the Club Room at Clyde Theater, 1808 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. Clydetheatre.com.

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