ANDkids World Film FestivalDirected by Jessica Q. Chen, Jeremiah M. Bogert Jr.Approximately Ages 6+, 88 minutes In English and Mandarin with English subtitlesWith unprecedented access, Surf Nation is a feature-length observational documentary that tells a story beginning in Hainan, China's southernmost province, where hundreds of athletes as young as 9 years old train as part of the Chinese National Surf team. These young recruits have left their families around the country and are paid to become surfers with Olympic aspirations. Shot in a tropical paradise with miles of empty beaches, aspiring athletes and their international coaches live in an old hotel that has become China's surfing hub. Over two years, the film follows two of China's top surfers: Alex, 17, who dreams of competing at the highest levels of pro surfing but has contempt for training, and Lolo, 22, who surfs despite her parents' disapproval. We follow them as they train with the team, compete, and, most of all, discover what they want their lives to be. GET TICKETS  *This is a free but ticketed event. To guarantee your seat, please pick up your tickets at least 15 minutes prior to the show, at which point your unclaimed tickets may be used to seat patrons waiting on standby. Tickets will be available for pick-up at the Ticket Office beginning one hour prior to the performance.

ANDkids World Film FestivalDirected by Gints ZilbalodisRated PG, 85 minutesDessert reception to follow the screening!This surprise Academy Award winner for Best Animated Feature is a wondrous journey through natural and mystical realms that follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet. From the boundless imagination of the award-winning filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis (Away) comes a thrilling animated spectacle and a profound meditation on the fragility of the environment and the spirit of friendship and community. Steeped in the soaring possibilities of visual storytelling, Flow is a feast for the senses and a treasure for the heart. GET TICKETS  *This is a free but ticketed event. To guarantee your seat, please pick up your tickets at least 15 minutes prior to the show, at which point your unclaimed tickets may be used to seat patrons waiting on standby. Tickets will be available for pick-up at the Ticket Office beginning one hour prior to the performance.

This summer, the Raclin Murphy Museum is celebrating a decade of creativity and rhythm with Merrimans’ Playhouse—and you’re invited! Enjoy amazing live performances, special experiences, and fantastic food and drinks all season long. Bring a blanket or lawn chair (limited seating will be available on the Terrace), relax under the sun, and let the music move you in this one-of-a-kind setting. Ivan’s Cafe will have tasty food and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Oh Mamma’s will be selling scrumptious small plates perfect for snacking, and Perry Vine will be pouring delicious meads and wines for purchase by the glass or bottle. For our last concert of the summer, we are welcoming the Javier Red Quartet to the Terrace. In his new quartet, Javier Red is composing for and making music with Dakarai Barclay (trumpet), Jake Wark (tenor sax), Jeff Wheaton (bass), and Daniel Gayden (drums). The quartet serves as a vehicle for musical exploration along three lines: the rhythmic pulse and repetition rooted in West African music traditions, the creative personalities of the band members, and the continual reinvention or reinterpretation of both Javier's original compositions and music from great jazz composers such as Monk, Henderson, Coltrane, and Shorter that have a special connection with Javier's rhythmic explorations. Museum galleries will be open so you can explore the work of art paired with the performance. Series curated by Stephen and Mary Merriman of Merrimans’ Playhouse. Parking is available in the Visitor Lot immediately north of the Sculpture Park for a fee during the week (before 4:30 p.m.). Free two-hour parking is available in the Eddy Street Commons Parking Garage or along Angela Blvd. After 4:30 p.m. and on weekends, parking is free and available in any non-gated lot. If traveling via South Bend Transpo, take the No.7 bus and use the stop for Eddy St. Commons (at the intersection of Angela & Eddy St). Originally published at raclinmurphymuseum.nd.edu.

The DeBartolo Performing Arts Center is honored to host the 100th Anniversary Reunion Concert of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. For a century, Macedonia has stood as a spiritual cornerstone in South Bend, faithfully serving the community and shaping lives through worship, outreach, and fellowship. This milestone concert celebrates the church's enduring musical legacy and profound impact on the Michiana region.Since its founding in 1925, Macedonia has become known for its vibrant worship and soul-stirring music ministry. Now under the faithful leadership of Pastor Ray E. Owens and First Lady Banitha Owens, the church continues its mission to uplift the community through service, faith, and song. Join us for an unforgettable evening of powerful gospel music, heartfelt reflection, and joyful praise. This concert is more than a celebration—it's a tribute to a century of faith, resilience, and the unifying spirit of song. GET TICKETS *This event is part of the Presenting Series' Cultural Collective, programming supporting equitable artistic development in our community.

Profoundly moving and surprisingly funny, Every Brilliant Thing invites you into a deeply personal story about finding reasons to keep going, even in the face of depression and loss. Under the assured direction of Stacy Stoltz, it's an exhilarating solo performance by Professor Matt Hawkins, director of theatre and musical theatre at the University of Notre Dame. This play engages the audience in a conversation about mental health in a nuanced, sensitive way.Every performance is unique, offering a fresh experience with each viewing. Intimate, honest, and full of hope, Every Brilliant Thing is a story about resilience and connection. Returning to these themes, Stoltz and Hawkins are also the acclaimed creative team behind recent DPAC Presenting Series successes like What the Constitution Means to Me (2023) and The Wolves (2024).This is theater that meets you where you are and gently, powerfully lifts you up. If you've ever needed a reminder of the beauty in everyday life, this is for you. GET TICKETS

Profoundly moving and surprisingly funny, Every Brilliant Thing invites you into a deeply personal story about finding reasons to keep going, even in the face of depression and loss. Under the assured direction of Stacy Stoltz, it's an exhilarating solo performance by Professor Matt Hawkins, director of theatre and musical theatre at the University of Notre Dame. This play engages the audience in a conversation about mental health in a nuanced, sensitive way.Every performance is unique, offering a fresh experience with each viewing. Intimate, honest, and full of hope, Every Brilliant Thing is a story about resilience and connection. Returning to these themes, Stoltz and Hawkins are also the acclaimed creative team behind recent DPAC Presenting Series successes like What the Constitution Means to Me (2023) and The Wolves (2024).This is theater that meets you where you are and gently, powerfully lifts you up. If you've ever needed a reminder of the beauty in everyday life, this is for you. GET TICKETS