Four Old Broads in a Beauty Pageant

Leslie Kimbell, known for the “Four Old Broads” franchise, brings her characters back for another adventure. Footlight Players presents “The Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant” at 1705 Franklin St. in Michigan City. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday, June 11-13, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 14. Directed by Leslie Evans, the play features Martha Parcell, who is hopeful this year is her chance to shine. Other memorable characters, such as Beatrice and Maude, join her in the competition. Expect a tambourine-playing squirrel and a Christmas-obsessed character, alongside a humorous fake-tan mishap. Adult tickets cost $17, while those for children 12 and under are $12. For reservations, call 219-874-4035 or visit footlightplayers.org.

Live in the Ville Festival

The Hessville area in Hammond hosts the 2026 “Live in the Ville” festival at Hessville Park. Events begin at 11 a.m. and run until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, June 12 and 13. Music includes performances by Dick Diamond and the Dusters on Friday at 7 p.m. and Chronic Flannel on Saturday at 6 p.m. This free festival offers various entertainments such as magic shows, face painting, and food trucks. Watch live wrestling at 6 p.m. on Saturday, with a parade featuring illuminated characters at 7:30 p.m. Visit the festival’s Facebook page or call 219-803-0730.

Valparaiso Art and Literature Exhibition

The Artists Guild of Valparaiso will hold a closing reception for “The Birds of the Heir,” an exhibition by various artists inspired by Leena J. Byrd’s writings. Byrd’s new book, “The Beauty of Flight,” released in March, forms the basis of this exhibition. The reception is on Saturday, June 20, from 4-7 p.m. at 255 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso. The exhibit features works from 17 artists, each creating bird-themed art influenced by the emotional themes in Byrd’s book. Admission is free. For details, call 312-585-6745.

Buddy Holly Tribute Concert

Zachary Stevenson returns for a Father’s Day concert tribute to Buddy Holly at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster. The performance includes hits like “That’ll Be the Day” and “Peggy Sue.” Stevenson captures Holly’s spirit with his guitar skills and vocals. Tickets are $40. Add a Sunday Champagne Brunch for an extra $35. Seatings available at 11 a.m., noon, or 1 p.m. More information is at theatreatthecenter.com.

Philip Potempa can be reached at [email protected].