Events on March 21, 2026
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Community Seed Swap and Giveaway
9am to 12pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway
Cost: Free Ages: all ages 
Celebrate the upcoming growing season with a morning of seed exchanges, sustainable gardening tips, and meaningful connections with fellow nature enthusiasts. Enjoy free seed packets, hands-on demonstrations, interactive activities, and expert guidance throughout the morning. Bring your own seeds to trade—or simply come to learn, explore, and connect. Seeds are welcome but not required to participate. Let’s grow a greener future together!
Poster Making Party for No Kings 3 Protest
11am to 1pm @
Democratic Headquarters
214 N Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305
Make a poster to carry at the No King 3 protest on Saturday, March 28!
In America, we have No Kings.
When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence. America does not belong to strongmen, greedy billionaires, or those who rule through fear. It belongs to us, the people.
Check out https://www.nokings.org/ for more information. Link to local event:
- Close Encounters Of The Third Kind 1pm to 4pm @ RoHo's Martini Bar 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ The 21+ public is invited to gather at RoHo’s Martini Bar on Saturday, March 21st, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a special community screening of the classic sci-fi film Close Encounters of the Third Kind! 🎥
The event is being presented in partnership with organizers of Close Encounters Muncie, a community art and tourism initiative celebrating Muncie’s connection to the iconic 1977 film. The screening offers fans and community members a chance to revisit the movie that inspired the upcoming public art project while learning more about the initiative currently underway in the city.
Chair Yoga in the Planetarium
1:30pm to 2:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Start: March 21, 2026 1:30 p.m.
End: March 21, 2026 2:30 p.m.
Get ready for spring with a special chair yoga session under the stunning planetarium sky. You’ll also enjoy a brief tour of the spring night sky and learn about the science behind the equinox. Ages 12+.
Times: 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 21, sessions last roughly 60-minutes
Cost: FREE. First-come, first-served. Spots limited! Recommended for ages 12+.
No experience needed—just bring yourself, some comfy clothes, and curiosity!
Waivers are required, so arrive early to sign and settle into your spot under the stars.
Chair Yoga in the Planetarium
3pm to 4pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Start: March 21, 2026 3 p.m.
End: March 21, 2026 4 p.m.
Get ready for spring with a special chair yoga session under the stunning planetarium sky. You’ll also enjoy a brief tour of the spring night sky and learn about the science behind the equinox. Ages 12+.
Times: 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 21, sessions last roughly 60-minutes
Cost: FREE. First-come, first-served. Spots limited! Recommended for ages 12+.
No experience needed—just bring yourself, some comfy clothes, and curiosity!
Waivers are required, so arrive early to sign and settle into your spot under the stars
The West Wind
7pm @
Muncie Civic Casazza Family Studio Theatre
216 E. Main St
Cost: 20 
Muncie Civic Theatre presents THE WEST WIND in the Casazza Family Studio Theatre March 13-22. A new play by local playwrights John and Jenni Marsh. Ride the rails across turn-of-the-century America in this heart-warming comedy about finding friendship, purpose and inner strength.
Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:00pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 3:00pm. General Admission. Rated G
- RoHo's Live Music: Ashton Freeman 7pm to 9pm @ RoHo's Martini Bar 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ Join us as local musician & actor Ashton Freeman, takes the RoHo's stage!
Ashton Freeman Entertainment, formerly known as Phoenix Audio Entertainment, is a professional mobile DJ and MC company based in East Central Indiana, owned and operated by Ashton Freeman. With over 12 years of experience and specializing in weddings, Ashton provides a polished, reliable, and highly personalized entertainment experience for every event.
Ball State University Department of Theatre and Dance's production of CATS
7:30pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door 
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Based on ‘Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats’ by T.S. EliotDirected and Choreographed by Anne Beck
Musical Direction from Michael Rafter
March 20-21 at 7:30 p.m. | March 22 at 2:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium
The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year – the night of the Jellicle Ball! One by one, they tell their stories for the amusement of Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, who must choose one of the Cats to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life.
CATS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Really Useful Group. www.concordtheatricals.com
Tickets***
Tickets are available through the Emens Auditorium box office in person, by phone at 765-285-1539, or online.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
***Ticketed through Emens/Ticketmaster
