Sep 7, 2026
Today
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Collage with Comrades
3pm @
Muncie Liberation Studio
Next to Chava's and China Express
1809 W University Avenue
It's finally back! Join us this upcoming Monday for our revamped anti-fascist art event: Collage with Comrades!
Transform your revolutionary imagination by making and taking home a piece of resistance art. Learn the revolutionary history of the craft, make a collage, and socialize with other local artists.
Supplies will be provided, but bringing your own collage materials (or other fun crafts!) is also encouraged. No prior skills necessary.Sep 8, 2026
Tomorrow
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Community Reading Circle: Third World Study Group
5pm to 7pm @
Muncie Liberation Studio
1809 W University Avenue
Hosted weekly at the Muncie Liberation Studio, Third World Study Group is meant to be a place where we can engage in collective study to develop a more holistic understanding of the political state of the world and its history. We seek to hear from people engaged directly in struggles for national liberation and to better understand the role of U.S. imperialism in global politics.
- Open mic night 7pm to 10pm @ Elm Street Brewing Company Elm st 519 N Elm Street, Muncie Indiana
Open mic night every Tuesday at Elm St. Brewery, everyone is welcome! Student Discount with an ID
Sep 9, 2026
This Wednesday
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Tea & Talk: Building Experiences You Didn’t Know You Wanted—The Artist’s Perspective
3pm to 4:30pm @
Indiana Room, Center Building, Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
Cost: $25.00 Ages: 13+ 
September 9; 3–4:30 p.m. | Center Building, Indiana Room Cost: $25 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 13+
What does it take to bring a fully immersive art experience to life? Local artist Carrie Wright offers an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at creating a large-scale contemporary installation of seven hand painted silk panel rooms, sharing the high-stakes balancing act of logistics, innovation, and stewardship. Enjoy light refreshments as you explore the realities of bringing ambitious creative visions to life. From navigating unfamiliar infrastructure to carrying the responsibility of introducing a city to total immersion, this talk explores the unique pressures and rewards of a professional artist’s journey. Preregistration is preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
- Ross Education Incoming Student Orientation 3pm @ Ross Medical Education Center 411 West Riggin Road Muncie, IN 47303
Student Orientation Session for incoming students: We will review all the essential information to ensure a successful start, including Academic policies, Attendance requirements, Dress Code and our digital Learning Management System. You will also get a guided tour of the campus and classrooms to help you find your way around, alongside dedicated support to set up your new laptop. We look forward to sharing some fun moments together as well!
Opened in 2014, the Ross Medical Education Center Muncie campus is located on the north side of the city, just a few minutes from I-35 and directly across from the Muncie/Delaware County Airport. The campus is conveniently situated on the North Walnut bus route for the city's transit system.
- Annual History Walking Tour: Presidents, Pacifists, and Popsicles 6pm to 7pm @ Bracken Library, Ball State University Main Lobby 1100 N McKinley Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
Join us for another stroll around campus and learn some of the hidden history of Ball State. This year we’ll be walking a different route from the previous years with new people and places to commemorate. You’ll learn about past presidents, performers, protests, pageants, and more. We’ll be serving up storytelling, some door prizes, and popsicles to keep cool. (The tour lasts about 45 minutes, weather permitting).
Parking is free in the yellow and green lots after 5pm. All ages welcome!
- Vore Arts Fund public board meeting 7pm @ Virtual Event
The Vore Arts Fund is a local 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to financially support the art community of Muncie and whose board meetings are open to the public.
Members of the public who are interested in the VAF are welcome to join us on Zoom and observe. At the end of the meeting, the board will invite questions and comments from guests.
Black Study Group: Black Scare, Red Scare
7pm @
Muncie Liberation Studio
Next to Chavas and China Express
1809 W University Avenue
📷 This Wednesday, we will be reading excerpts from “Black Scare, Red Scare” by Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly. This book examines how the state used anti-black repression and anti-communist repression to continue to entrench the country into capitalist domination and as a tool of imperialism. Join us in person or over zoom to read and explore these topics further! Attend in person or online via Zoom!
- Open Mic with India Potter 8pm @ RoHo's Martini Bar 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ Sign-up or just enjoy the local musicians, poets, and comedians hosted by 2025 DWNTWN idol winner India Potter. Roho’s carefully crafts artisan cocktails and has wonderful service. It’s an intimate space so come prepared to make new friends!
Sep 10, 2026
This Thursday
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"Living Worlds" 5:00pm Planetarium Show
5pm to 6pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Ages: Adults and ages 10+ 
Thursday, September 10 at 5:00 p.m.
Fridays: Sept. 11, 25 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays: Sept. 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m.
Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies might be used to find it.
Recommended for adults and ages 10+.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
SJP Muncie: The Development of Zionism and the Colonization of Palestine
6pm @
Muncie Liberation Studio
next to Chava's and China Express
1809 W University Avenue
This Thursday at 6pm SJP Muncie will give a presentation covering the early days of the colonization of Palestine, up to the establishment of the apartheid state of "Israel" in 1948. Join us as we discuss the development of modern Zionism, the British occupation, the Nakba, and more.
"The Great Solar System Adventure" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30pm to 7:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Ages: Ages 8+ 
Thursday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Fridays: Sept. 11, 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Sept. 12, 26 at 6:30 p.m.
This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece!
Recommended for ages 8+.
Note: Dome motion is common in planetarium shows, and this program has especially strong motion—be advised.
Plan Your Visit to the PlanetariumPlease Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
Experimental & Electronic Music Night
7pm @
Muncie Liberation Studio
Next to Chava's and China Express
1809 W University Avenue
Cost: $7 or pay what you can (pwyc) 
Come out, support local artists, and enjoy some experimental & electronic music at the Muncie Liberation Studio!
- Karaoke @ RoHo's 8pm to 10pm @ RoHo's Martini Bar 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ Cue the classics and crank up the fun
Karaoke Night is your chance to relive the greatest hits and create new memories with every off-key note.Sep 11, 2026
This Friday
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"Living Worlds" 5:00pm Planetarium Show
5pm to 6pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Ages: Adults and ages 10+ Thursday, September 10 at 5:00 p.m.
Fridays: Sept. 11, 25 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays: Sept. 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m.
Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies might be used to find it.
Recommended for adults and ages 10+.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
"The Great Solar System Adventure" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30pm to 7:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Ages: Ages 8+ Thursday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Fridays: Sept. 11, 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Sept. 12, 26 at 6:30 p.m.
This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece!
Recommended for ages 8+.
Note: Dome motion is common in planetarium shows, and this program has especially strong motion—be advised.
Plan Your Visit to the PlanetariumPlease Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
- 15th Annual Showcase Concert 7:30pm to 9pm @ Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University 1809 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $20 advance, $25 at door The 15th Annual Showcase Concert presents a sampling of the School of Music's outstanding large ensembles, chamber groups, and soloists. We invite you to witness the exceptional talent of our students and help support student scholarships!
This showcase includes classical music, contemporary/pop music, and jazz, as well as the Pride of Mid-America Marching Band.
Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall.
$20 in advance / $25 at the door. All tickets for this concert are the same price and are General Admission. Proceeds go towards the Bravo! Scholarship Fund.
- Live Music @ RoHo's: Jeff Phipps 8pm to 10pm @ RoHo's Martini Bar 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ Join us as local musician, Jeff Phipps, takes the RoHo's stage!
Sep 12, 2026
This Saturday
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"Magic Tree House: Space Mission" 3:30pm Planetarium Show
3:30pm to 4:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Ages: K through 3rd grade 
Saturdays: Sept. 12, 26 at 3:30 p.m.
Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle and meet a helpful astronomer and astronaut.
Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
"Living Worlds" 5:00pm Planetarium Show
5pm to 6pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Ages: Adults and ages 10+ Thursday, September 10 at 5:00 p.m.
Fridays: Sept. 11, 25 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays: Sept. 12, 26 at 5:00 p.m.
Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies might be used to find it.
Recommended for adults and ages 10+.Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
Exploring Minnetrista: Nature Area Night Hike
6:30pm to 8:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $8.00 
September 12; 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Center Building and Nature Area
Cost: $12 Adult and $8 Child (3 and Under Free) | Member Discounts Apply
Experience Minnetrista’s Nature Area after dark in this guided evening adventure. Learn about the history of the land and discover the plants and animals that call it home as you explore from dusk into night. Flashlights and walking sticks are encouraged as you take in the sights and sounds of Indiana’s natural landscape. The evening concludes with s’mores around the fire, adding a tasty finish to this unique outdoor experience. Preregistration is preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
"The Great Solar System Adventure" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30pm to 7:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Ages: Ages 8+ Thursday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Fridays: Sept. 11, 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Sept. 12, 26 at 6:30 p.m.
This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece!
Recommended for ages 8+.
Note: Dome motion is common in planetarium shows, and this program has especially strong motion—be advised.
Plan Your Visit to the PlanetariumPlease Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 5 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
- Live Music: Kevin 'KDOG' Klinger 8pm to 10pm @ RoHo's Martini Bar 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ Join us as local musician, Kevin 'KDOG' Klinger, takes the RoHo's stage!
KDOG brings warmth and sincerity to the stage with his guitar and voice. He leans into honesty and feeling, and delivering music with passion. Whether at open mics or intimate shows, his performances are sung from the heart.
Sep 13, 2026
Sunday
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Stitch 'n Bitch
3pm to 6pm @
The Cup
1606 West University Avenue
Cost: Menu Purchase to Support the Venue! 
Muncie Stitch n' Bitch meets every Sunday! 🧶 We meet weekly at The Cup and we come and go from 3-6p. Everyone is welcome, with any kind of making! The Cup is in The Village, near the campus of Ball State University, at 1606 West University Avenue. Free parking is behind the café, enter the parking lot off of Dill Street by Be Here Now. Support our host venue with purchases from The Cup’s menu! ☕️🥯 Creativity and caffeine, that's our thing!
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Concert ft. lotus garden, amarillo by morning, fox runs east, & hospitality
7pm @
Muncie Liberation Studio
Next to Chavas and China Express
1809 W University Avenue
Cost: $10 or pay what you can (pwyc) 
september 13th in muncie is gonna be wicked…
doors 7 music 7:30 10$ pwyc
At the best place in the world muncielibstudio with the coolest people!!
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Tuesday
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Community Reading Circle: Third World Study Group
5pm to 7pm @
Muncie Liberation Studio
1809 W University Avenue
Hosted weekly at the Muncie Liberation Studio, Third World Study Group is meant to be a place where we can engage in collective study to develop a more holistic understanding of the political state of the world and its history. We seek to hear from people engaged directly in struggles for national liberation and to better understand the role of U.S. imperialism in global politics.
- Open mic night 7pm to 10pm @ Elm Street Brewing Company Elm st 519 N Elm Street, Muncie Indiana
Open mic night every Tuesday at Elm St. Brewery, everyone is welcome! Student Discount with an ID
Sep 16, 2026
Wednesday
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Scrapbooking Social
5pm to 7pm @
Maring-Hunt Library
Meeting Room
2005 S. High Street
Bring your photos, memories, and creativity to the library for a craft night! We will make individual pages that you can place in a scrapbook. Whether you're preserving family history, documenting special moments, or just getting started, this program offers a relaxed and judgement-free place to connect with fellow crafters!
Craft supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! Just bring any photos or keepsakes that you want to use while creating your pages.
- Open Mic with India Potter 8pm @ RoHo's Martini Bar 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
Ages: 21+ Sign-up or just enjoy the local musicians, poets, and comedians hosted by 2025 DWNTWN idol winner India Potter. Roho’s carefully crafts artisan cocktails and has wonderful service. It’s an intimate space so come prepared to make new friends!
Sep 17, 2026
Thursday
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Read All About It: The Muncie Star Press Newspaper Reference Collection
12pm to 1pm @
Virtual Event
In July of 2016, the Archives and Special Collections received a donation of The Star Press's archives. Consisting of 273 boxes and 95 file cabinet drawers, the collection is an expansive testament to the Star Press's history of local, national, and international news coverage. The collection has been a large factor in numerous research projects focusing on Muncie history, proving to be an integral piece of the Archives and Special Collections holdings. In this Lunch and Learn, we will discuss the history of the Star Press, the donation and processing of the collection, and unique uses of the collection in local history research.
Layered Expressions: Watercolor & Collage
1pm to 3pm @
E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center - Ball State University
3rd floor
400 N. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie, IN 47306
Cost: $45 Ages: 18+ 
E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center
Thursday, September 17, 1-3 p.m.
Cost: $45, includes supplies
Limited to 10 students
Reservations required
Please reserve online at: https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057One of our most popular classes, this fun and creative workshop allows you to combine watercolor painting with collage techniques. You'll explore layering, texture, and composition as you build a unique mixed-media piece. Open to all skill levels.
Instructor: Ann Johnson is a dedicated painting instructor at the Center, where she shares her passion for art with students of all skill levels. With a strong background in fine arts and years of teaching experience, Ann specializes in helping individuals develop their creative voice while building solid technical foundations.
Third Thursdays with the Muncie Makers Market
5pm to 8pm @
Madjax Maker Force
515 East Main Street Muncie, In 47305
THIRD THURSDAYS! 🌱 Join our local Growers & Makers of the Muncie Makers Market for a really fun "night market" vibe EVERY MONTH for Third Thursdays at MadJax Maker Force! ALL INDOORS! While you enjoy shopping for our homemade, handmade, and locally grown goods, you can also have a great time throwing axes and nerf football bowling with a beer at Max Axe Muncie, have a delicious dinner and brews at The Guardian Brewery Co., and explore the HUGE MadJax Maker Force facility! WE are soooo excited to partner with MadJax Maker Force for a NEW NIGHT OUT in Downtown Muncie!
The Muncie Makers Market is a retail business incubator presented to the public through a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, and handmade arts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market monthly during the First Thursday & Third Thursday community events in Downtown Muncie, and at special annual events like the Magic City Brewfest, Brink of Summer ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, ArtsWalk, and Light Up DWNTWN throughout our community all year! We develop local small business through education, connections, and events! Please JOIN us on Facebook and Instagram and please SHARE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/
MadJax Maker Force:
Mad Axe Muncie:
The Guardian Brewing Co.:
Experimental & Electronic Music Night
7pm @
Muncie Liberation Studio
Next to Chava's and China Express
1809 W University Avenue
Cost: $7 or pay what you can (pwyc) Come out, support local artists, and enjoy some experimental & electronic music at the Muncie Liberation Studio!
- Ball State Symphony Orchestra – Flights of Fancy 7:30pm to 9pm @ Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Cost: $10 advance, $12 at door The Ball State Symphony Orchestra is a flagship ensemble of the School of Music that performs orchestral music from a wide variety of backgrounds and time periods.
Program to include music from Callirhoé by Cécile Chaminade, the film score from "Spirited Away" by Joe Hisashi, and the Firebird Suite by Igor Stravinsky.
Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall.
- Open Mic with India Potter 8pm @ RoHo's Martini Bar 308 S Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA
- Open mic night 7pm to 10pm @ Elm Street Brewing Company Elm st 519 N Elm Street, Muncie Indiana
- Ross Education Incoming Student Orientation 3pm @ Ross Medical Education Center 411 West Riggin Road Muncie, IN 47303
- Open mic night 7pm to 10pm @ Elm Street Brewing Company Elm st 519 N Elm Street, Muncie Indiana
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