8 upcoming events with the concerts tag

Charles Gatewood at 111 Arts Gallery The Gathering Place Live Geode Slicing Event at Kat's Crystals MuncieArts, Volunteer Call-Out and July's Artist Spotlight Volunteers for MuncieArts reinstalling a portrait panel in downtown Muncie. "Hallowed Husk" by Andie Arana Gomez for MuncieArts Muncie Makers Market

111 Arts Gallery 
111 E. Main
“Exhibition of 8 x l0 photos of Charles Gatewood”: Charles Robert Gatewood (November 8, 1942 – April 28, 2016) was an American photographer, writer, videographer, artist and educator, who lived and worked in San Francisco, California. Gatewood's documentation of alternative culture in San Francisco is unmatched. People he photographed include Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Herb Gold, Charles Henri Ford, Carol Queen, Ron Turner and Ruth Bernard. 5-8pm. 

Cornerstone Center for the Arts
520 E. Main
Cornerstone is taking a small break for the month of July and we will return in August with live music, vendors, and a new artist in the gallery. Don't forget to register for one of our summer classes or workshops!

DWNTWN (Downtown Development)
Various Locations
Let there be music in the streets of DWNTWN Muncie! Thanks to the efforts of Rick Zeigler, founder of the Muncie Three Trails Music series, four buskers will be performing throughout DWNTWN, 5-8pm, each First Thursday, June-October.

June's performers are:
Dan Wright- 400 Block of S Walnut
John Beatrice- Dave's Alley
Kdog- Gordy's Fine Art and Framing
Heather Collins- Cornerstone Park 

The Gathering Place
125 E. Charles 
Stop in and take a look around to see if our space fits your needs for your next gathering! The Gathering Place provides a small intimate space for you and your guests to gather to celebrate all of life’s special moments. 5-8pm

Kat’s Crystals & Curiosities
111 E Adams St 
Join us at 111 E Adams St from 5-8 PM for our Live Geode Slicing Event! Come and witness the transformation of raw geodes into beautiful , sparkling crystals. It's a one-of-a-kind opportunity you won't want to miss! Prices start at just $5. 

Madjax Muncie
515 E. Main St.
Celebrate summer with live music in the MadJax Courtyard featuring the Hunter Lee Band! Admission is free - just bring a chair, kick back, and enjoy the evening. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from The Guardian Brewing Co.

Parking is available at Monroe & Main and Monroe & Jackson. Yes, we know downtown construction makes it look like you can’t get here - but we promise, you can! Just follow the signs (and your sense of adventure).

MuncieArts
Various locations
Muncie Arts and Culture Council Volunteer Call Out: 4pm
Muncie Civic Theatre Board Room, 216 E Main St., 2nd Floor
Community members interested in volunteering with the Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MuncieArts) are invited to attend an informational meeting to learn more.

MuncieArts Artist Spotlight: 5–7 pm
Muncie Civic Theatre Lobby, 216 E Main St.
For the pilot MuncieArts Artist Spotlight program, join painter and MuncieArts apprentice Andie Arana Gomez, who focuses on themes of immigration, identity, and cultural heritage that incorporate a unique visual language inspired by iconic Mayan myths native to their home country of Guatemala. There will be brief remarks at 6 pm. Artists, creatives, and makers are also invited to sign up for future Artist Spotlights too. Pick up information about programs and events in our area too.

Muncie Makers Market
Corner of Walnut and Adams
Come hungry to the Muncie Makers Market - everything is homemade, handmade, & locally grown! Outdoors at Adams & Walnut, 5-8pm!

Packed with engaging activities and attractions for the whole family, Fire Up DWNTWN is the can’t-miss, over-the-top-hot event of the season! With a mixture of hot air balloons, spicy foods, smokin’ ribs, live music, games, contests, and more, the summer’s peak extravaganza can’t come soon enough! 🔥

Special Shape Hot Air Balloons, Glow Show & Balloon Baskets

Meet larger-than-life hot air balloon characters, sponsored by Clubhouse Bar & Grill, MadSweets, Woof Boom Radio, and 3Rivers FCU, and watch as they glow in an exciting evening show, sponsored by MITS. Experience the heat up close as you pull the trigger on the flames of a hot air balloon basket, sponsored by The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County and NASH FM.

Hot Air Balloon Tethered Rides

Purchase your ticket and reach for the sky! Take a tethered hot air balloon ride and get a one-of-a-kind view of the festivities.

NEW! Remote Control Hot Air Balloons

Get close to the action with four 20-foot-tall remote control hot air balloons, sponsored by Wealth Strategies, Inc. Watch with excitement as a “Cloudhopper” balloon attempts a dramatic ascent above the crowd.

Sizzlin’ Spectacles

Don’t miss the Liquid Fire Iron Pour, sponsored by Destination: Muncie, materials provided by Grede, as metals artisans practice their ancient craft. Check out the Just Jeepin’ Cruise-In, sponsored by Lamar Advertising, and motorcycle, and van shows. Enjoy plenty of fun activities for kids and adults alike. Finish off the night by taking in the fireworks finale.

Live Music & Entertainment

Enjoy local and regional music acts, the DWNTWN IDOL Round 2 performance, performance sponsored by First Merchants Bank, and more exciting events. Cardinal Community Stage sponsored by Ball State University, Canan Commons Stage sponsored by Ivy Tech Muncie.

Taste the Heat

Looking for some spice? We’ll have several food vendors serving up delectable ribs, delicious BBQ, and many more unique treats. Need to cool off? Stop in at one of our many fantastic restaurants DWNTWN and sample our local fare.

And So Much More…

Fire Up DWNTWN is the biggest event of the year. Shop with local vendors, get your thrill on the euro bungee and rock wall, and enjoy a variety of performances. Check out the Kid’s HotSpot and the Red Hot Children’s Express train, sponsored by The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County.

Blue Moon Marquee

Award-winning Canadian blues/swing/jazz group Blue Moon Marquee will be performing in a Free, All Ages concert as part of the Muncie Three Trails Music Series

Vanessa Collier

15-time Blues Music Awards nominee (and 4-time winner) Vanessa Collier will be performing in a Free, All Ages concert as part of the Muncie Three Trails Music Series

Jennie Devoe

Native Hoosier Jennie Devoe will be performing in a Free, All Ages concert as part of the Muncie Three Trails Music Series. This concert is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County

Colby T. Helms

Country/bluegrass artist Colby T. Helms and the Virginia Creepers will be performing in a Free, All Ages concert as part of the Muncie Three Trails Music Series

Afro Peruvian Jazz Orchestra

Grammy nominees the Afro Peruvian jazz Orchestra will be performing in a Free, All Ages concert as part of the Muncie Three Trails Music Series

#YART is a Yard Sale for Art held during ArtsWalk on the First Thursday of every June and October at Canan Commons in Downtown Muncie! All Art priced under $40! The Fall 2025 Muncie YART will be from 5-8p on Thursday, October 2nd during ArtsWalk! 

YART Artist Sign Up is on September 1st on the Muncie YART Facebook page - it's FREE to all Artists! Signing up means you are IN! 

YART has a zero-dollar budget and is proof that community members working together can create a hugely successful and fun experience! Volunteers are sought for the YART Artist Set-Up from 3-5p on October 2nd, show up to HELP, thank you! ♥️