April 2026
Artist Talk with Roman Villarreal
Location
- Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts
- 540 S. Lake Street, Gary IN 46403
Category
Join artist Roman Villarreal for a look at his solo exhibition at the Gardner Center. Villarreal is a self-taught artist who has worked since the 1970s in a variety of media to represent his life, family, and South Side Chicago community.
Yoga & Beer
Location
- 18th Street Tap Room
- 5725 Miller Ave, Gary IN 46403
Category
$20 at the door
Enjoy a yoga session in the 18th St Tap Room’s front space, followed by a delicious 18th St draft beer. Our yoga instructor, Mary Schons, combines her two favorite things for a fun, relaxing community event. This event helps support our free community yoga program!
Doors open at 12 pm, with an hour-long yoga session starting at 12:30 pm. Then grab your beer and hang out with yoga buddies for as long as you like!
March 2026
All in Jest Trivia
Location
- Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts
- 540 S. Lake Street, Gary IN 46403
Category
Everyone’s favorite live multimedia Trivia Game Show is rolling through its 5th Season!
Teams of up to 6 people will be tested in General Knowledge, Sports & Games, TV & Movies, Music, and two random Mystery Rounds. Whether you’re a Trivia rookie or a useless knowledge savant, it’s a fun experience for all. Come find out why All In Jest Trivia is “Unquestionably Better.”
Prizes for the winning team AND the host’s favorite answer of the night!
$10 at the door, Cash Bar.
Work in Progress Group
Location
- Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts
- 540 S. Lake Street, Gary IN 46403
Category
Join other practicing and aspiring visual artists for an informal peer-to-peer review session to share artwork and ideas. This ongoing group has been meeting
monthly for over two years, supporting and inspiring artists in their work.
Contact Teresina at 2tpavel2@gmail.com , or 219-777-5162 for details. RSVP’s appreciated, but not required.
FREE
20th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour
Location
- Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts
- 540 S. Lake Street, Gary IN 46403
Category
Unforgettable stories, breathtaking landscapes, and a community bound by a passion for fly fishing. This milestone year kicks off with a fresh collection of the finest fly fishing films from across the globe, diving deeper than ever—spotlighting wild places, inspiring conservation stories, and the dedicated individuals who live and breathe fly fishing. Whether you’re a lifelong angler or new to the sport, the 2026 tour delivers a cinematic journey that’s sure to cast a lasting impression.
$20. With a cash bar, free popcorn, and a silent auction. Doors open at 12:30 pm
The Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is the premier cinematic event for the fly fishing community, celebrating 20 years of showcasing world-class films that capture the beauty, adventure, and soul of the sport. Now a cornerstone of the fly fishing industry, F3T continues to unite anglers from all walks of life for an unforgettable night of film, giveaways, and community. Don’t miss this milestone season. For tour dates, locations, and tickets, visit www.flyfilmtour.com
Yoga Workshop: Pelvic Floor Yoga
Location
- Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts
- 540 S. Lake Street, Gary IN 46403
Category
The pelvic floor is an important yet misunderstood part of the human body. A strong, supple pelvic floor can lead to a happier life with a lot fewer leaks, but how can we get there? (It’s more than just kegels!) In this interactive workshop, we will discuss the pelvic floor and how yoga can support it, followed by a yoga practice focused on the pelvic floor.
The workshop, taught by Mary Schons, includes a lecture followed by a pelvic floor-themed yoga practice.
Advance registration required.
Follow the series:
Yoga and the Breath – May 9
Lovingkindness Meditation – August 15
February 2026
Saturday Song Night
Location
- Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts
- 540 S. Lake Street, Gary IN 46403
Category
A songwriter showcase with an emphasis on original songwriting in an acoustic format, rounded out by spoken word and poetry… a modern beat cafe, if you will. Interested in performing? Contact northlightsongnight@ gmail.com.
$10 admission at the door
All in Jest Trivia
Location
- Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts
- 540 S. Lake Street, Gary IN 46403
Category
Everyone’s favorite live multimedia Trivia Game Show is halfway through its 5th Season!
Teams of up to 6 people will be tested in General Knowledge, Sports & Games, TV & Movies, Music, and two random Mystery Rounds. Whether you’re a Trivia rookie or a useless knowledge savant, it’s a fun experience for all. Come find out why All In Jest Trivia is “Unquestionably Better.”
Prizes for the winning team AND the host’s favorite answer of the night!
$10 at the door, Cash Bar.
Aurora & Antheia
Category
The MJG welcomes Aurora & Antheia, a trio dedicated to cultivating the beauty of melody, rhythm, texture, and in-the-moment improvisation. Enjoy an evening of immersive soundscapes that invite peace, transcendence, self-reflection, and love.
The ensemble features violinist Cori Beth Somers, cellist and multi-instrumentalist Laurie Jarski, and percussionist Carolyn Koebel. Together, they bring over a century of collective musical experience, performing both as a trio and in countless ensembles over the past 15 years.
Formed in the fall of 2023, the ensemble originally came together to compose and perform a full-length work for Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers in Kalamazoo, Michigan (May 2024). Since then, they have expanded into concert venues across Michigan and beyond, developing new artistic partnerships and multidisciplinary collaborations. Their most recent project, Threading Moonbows, was presented in collaboration with Happendance Dance Company and poet Lisa Sarno in November 2025.
Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Cash bar.
Sponsored by Ann and Junior Rose.
Work in Progress Group
Location
- Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts
- 540 S. Lake Street, Gary IN 46403
Category
Join other practicing and aspiring visual artists for an informal peer-to-peer review
session to share artwork and ideas. This ongoing group has been meeting now for over a year, supporting and inspiring artists in their work. Contact Teresina at 2tpavel2@gmail.com , or 219-777-5162, for details. RSVP’s appreciated but not required.
FREE
Artists’ Journey with Cacao workshop
Location
- Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts
- 540 S. Lake Street, Gary IN 46403
Category
As artists, performers, creators, writers, space holders, designers of creative spaces we know well that creativity cannot be rushed nor controlled. Our creativity teaches us the natural flow of the cycles of action and rest.
For thousands of years, Cacao has been the companion, an ally of the artist’s way. She holds the potential to activate the vast depths of creation within us that we may not even be aware of. Cacao holds the magnificent beauty and authenticity of Nature that is a vital source for remaining in the surrendered flow of our creativity.
Cacao is strong, expressive and wise, yet mothering, soothing and nurturing. When consuming Cacao we feel awake, clear minded and energized, yet relaxed, grounded and centered.
Join Samanta, to learn and experience the power of Cacao as a Divine companion on your creative path. We will drink Cacao together, enjoy a guided meditation, journal, and have an open discussion. Bring a journal and a pen!
January 2026
All in Jest Trivia
Location
- Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts
- 540 S. Lake Street, Gary IN 46403
Category
Everyone’s favorite live multimedia Trivia Game Show is halfway through its 5th Season!
Teams of up to 6 people will be tested in General Knowledge, Sports & Games, TV & Movies, Music, and two random Mystery Rounds. Whether you’re a Trivia rookie or a useless knowledge savant, it’s a fun experience for all. Come find out why All In Jest Trivia is “Unquestionably Better.”
Prizes for the winning team AND the host’s favorite answer of the night!
$10 at the door, Cash Bar.






