Join the Medieval Institute for a thrilling tailgate before our dear Fighting Irish take on the Purdue Boilermakers!This Game Day, the Medieval Institute is very excited to welcome perennial favorites Theatrica Gladiatoria back to campus. Theatrica Gladiatoria’s professional performers and educators will offer dazzling swordplay alongside fascinating information about martial arts from the European Middle Ages both as historical practice and as living tradition! This is a hands-on event featuring basic instruction in medieval fencing for anyone interested.Complimentary food and drink will be provided. This event is free and open to the public—all people of all ages are welcome!

Start your Sunday right with delicious brunch at 10 AM, followed by Bingo at 11 AM! Get ready for a day of tasty food, bubbly drinks, and exciting bingo action! This event fills up fast, so be sure to make your reservations NOW! Don’t miss out on the fun! https://www.visitsouthbend.com/event/brunch-bingo-%26-bubbly/8160/

Stroll or take a horse drawn wagon ride through the Near Northwest Neighborhood to enjoy the annual Arts Cafe. The event hosts a variety of booths to include food, artists and crafters. Musicians will be performing throughout the day. Various service organizations from the South Bend area will also be present. This is a family friendly event so bring the children as there will be supervised games for children. Houses that have been rehabbed or built will be open to view. The event begins on Sunday, September 21 from 12 noon to 6 PM. https://www.visitsouthbend.com/event/near-northwest-neighborhood-arts-caf%c3%a9/8107/

Free live music in the NEW Seitz Park. Enjoy live music in the heart of downtown on Sundays from 3 - 5 PM and on Thursdays from 6 - 8 PM. From soul and classic rock to Latin rhythms and more, each concert brings something new. Bring a blanket, some friends, and enjoy the summer vibes by the river. Schedule:17-Jul: Los Hermanos Bueno20-Jul: Pablos Revenge24-Jul: After Ours27-Jul: The Happy Campers31-Jul: JDM Band3-Aug: Justin Staublin Band7-Aug: Loose Associates10-Aug: Marriani14-Aug: Kennedy's Kitchen17-Aug: Out of Favors Boy21-Aug: PT and the Cruisers24-Aug: Shelly Cowling Quintet28-Aug: On the Lash31-Aug: Bluesman Ray Davis & The All Star Blue Band4-Sep: Alligator Blackbird7-Sep: Corey Ronnell11-Sep: The Erly14-Sep: City Sun https://www.visitsouthbend.com/event/seitz-park-concert-series/8003/

Discover the fresh, captivating sound of the Cerus Quartet, a dynamic wind ensemble redefining chamber music for modern audiences. With precision, passion, and a forward-thinking approach, they explore classic repertoire and new works that challenge tradition and spark conversation. Their performances are known for their emotional clarity and intellectual depth.The 2025 Fischoff Competition Senior Wind Division Gold Medalists bring a boldly searching energy to the stage. Expect a matinee performance of mixed repertoire that is technically superb and emotionally fulfilling by an emerging quartet setting music for saxophone in unexpected musical territory that challenges, inspires, and moves you. GET TICKETS