Things to Do This Weekend in the Tri-State
July 19, 2012 11:07 AM 
There is a lot going on this weekend here in the tri-state – Lots of theatre! The 16th Annual Warrick County Summer Musical ‘Hairspray’ kicks off this Thursday and runs all weekend long at Castle High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat premiers on Thursday at Lincoln Amphitheatre, and New Harmony Theatre’s production of Pete ‘n’ Keely begins on Friday.
The Warrick County 4-H Fair is happening through the weekend with live music, a demolition derby and more. Ellis Park has live thoroughbred racing this weekend along with wiener dog races, and the Evansville Otters are back in town on Sunday with a 4:35PM game against River City.
And as always there are plenty of local bands and acoustic artists performing in your favorite bars all over the area.
Have fun and be safe!
THURSDAY, JULY 19
4:00 PM
- Liquor Locker (St. Joe): Beer Tasting
- Warrick County 4-H Fair: Andrea Wirth & Bobby Clark perform, talent contest
5:00 PM
- O’Brians Sports Bar: DJ Magic Mark Karaoke & Free Pool
6:00 PM
- Ri Ra Irish Pub: Irish Session Music
7:00 PM
- 16th Annual Warrick County Summer Musical ‘Hairspray’: Presented by the Warrick Public Education Foundation and the Warrick County School Corp., this year’s summer musical features 1960s dance music and big hair. These talented students perform Hairspray while earning school credits in a creative way. 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $12 for adults; $8 for students.
- Cason Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge): Karaoke Survivor Competition
- Club Royale: Karaoke with BK
- Hacienda East: Gossamer
- Lamasco Bar: Andy Fulton
- Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant: Jeremy Tudela – DJ-Dance
- Ricks Sports Bar: Dart Tournament
7:30 PM
- Lincoln Amphitheatre: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Lincoln Amphitheatre and the Evansville Civic Theatre present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. This well-known biblical saga about Joseph and his coat of varied colors is a timeless, family-friendly musical great for all ages. Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Aug 5 matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets vary; inquire about group discounts.
- Casino Aztar: Texas Hold’em Tournament
8:00 PM
- Doc’s Nightclub: Private Property, Bike Night with Live Music
- MoJo’s Boneyard: The Boneyard Trio
8:30 PM
- OV Watersports Tiki Bar: Party at Sundown with DJ Jon B
9:00 PM
- Back Stage Bar & Grill: Karaoke
- Ginny’s Place: Karaoke
- KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill: Karaoke with Shane Breedlove
10:00 PM
- Lamasco Bar and Grill: Karaoke & UV Hippopotamus
10:30 PM
- Ri Ra Irish Pub: Latin Night
FRIDAY, JULY 20
4:00 PM
- Liquor Locker (Morgan): Beer Tasting
- Warrick County 4-H Fair: Hog wrestling, Tammy Cassidy/Friends perform
6:00 PM
- Doc’s Nightclub: Nick Gregory
7:00 PM
- 16th Annual Warrick County Summer Musical ‘Hairspray’: Presented by the Warrick Public Education Foundation and the Warrick County School Corp., this year’s summer musical features 1960s dance music and big hair. These talented students perform Hairspray while earning school credits in a creative way. 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $12 for adults; $8 for students.
- Club Royale: Keith Vincent
7:30 PM
- Lincoln Amphitheatre: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Lincoln Amphitheatre and the Evansville Civic Theatre present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. This well-known biblical saga about Joseph and his coat of varied colors is a timeless, family-friendly musical great for all ages. Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Aug 5 matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets vary; inquire about group discounts.
- Murphy Auditorium: New Harmony Theatre presents Pete ‘n’ Keely – New Harmony Theatre presents the light-hearted play Pete ‘n’ Keely. It is set in 1968, five years after former couple Pete Bartel and Keely Stevens last spoke. The performing duo had made a successful singing career, but things haven’t been the same since they broke up. In an attempt to revitalize their careers, the two agree to meet again for a performance. Will things get messy or will the love lost be found? 7:30 p.m. July 20, 21, 27, 28, and Aug. 3 and 5; 2 p.m. July 22, 28, 29, and Aug. 4 and 5. $29 for adults; $12 under 25; $27 60 and over.
- Blush Ultralounge & Tapas Bar: Chuck Grady
- Hacienda East: Jimmy Powers & the Lounge Lizards
8:00 PM
- Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge): Jimmy Church Band
- Duck Inn: 80’s Night with MJG
- eBash Video Game Center: Lock In
- Roca Bar North: Nick Hamilton
8:30 PM
- OV Watersports Tiki Bar: Dustin Kaposta
9:00 PM
- Backstage Bar & Grill: Lindsey Williams
- Deerhead Sidewalk Café: Sneaky Pete
- Doc’s Nightclub: Karaoke with BK
- Ginny’s Place: Karaoke
- Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant: Karaoke w/ Jeremy Tudela
- MoJo’s Boneyard: Mike Fisher Acoustic
9:30 PM
- Club Royale: Never Been Caught
- KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill: Rachel & the Jimmies
10:00 PM
- Lamasco Bar: Karaoke
10:30 PM
- O’Brians Sports Bar: Sideshow Romance
- Ri Ra Irish Pub: Ty Reynolds
11:30 PM
- Someplace Else: Cadillac Seville
SATURDAY, JULY 21
11:00 AM
- Ellis Park: Weiner Dog Races
1:00 PM
- Hacienda East: Face Painting
3:00 PM
- Canine Carnival and Mardi Paws: Celebrate the grand opening of Evansville’s first-ever, no-kill canine rescue center, It Takes a Village Canine Rescue. Enjoy food, a dog fashion show, kissing and cuddling puppy booths, silent auctions, and more. 3 p.m. Free.
4:00 PM
- Warrick County 4-H Fair: Troy Miller performs, Demo Derby
6:00 PM
- 2012 Relay for Life: According to the American Cancer Society, half of all men and one-third of all women in the United States will develop cancer during their lifetime. In celebrating the survivors, remembering the lives lost, and fighting for those in the midst of battling, Relay for Life comes full force this year at a new location. 6 p.m.-6 a.m. $10 per team member; free to attend.
6:30 PM
- Holy Spirit Campus: Bingo
7:00 PM
- 16th Annual Warrick County Summer Musical ‘Hairspray’: Presented by the Warrick Public Education Foundation and the Warrick County School Corp., this year’s summer musical features 1960s dance music and big hair. These talented students perform Hairspray while earning school credits in a creative way. 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $12 for adults; $8 for students.
7:30 PM
- Lincoln Amphitheatre: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Lincoln Amphitheatre and the Evansville Civic Theatre present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. This well-known biblical saga about Joseph and his coat of varied colors is a timeless, family-friendly musical great for all ages. Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Aug 5 matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets vary; inquire about group discounts.
- Murphy Auditorium: New Harmony Theatre presents Pete ‘n’ Keely – New Harmony Theatre presents the light-hearted play Pete ‘n’ Keely. It is set in 1968, five years after former couple Pete Bartel and Keely Stevens last spoke. The performing duo had made a successful singing career, but things haven’t been the same since they broke up. In an attempt to revitalize their careers, the two agree to meet again for a performance. Will things get messy or will the love lost be found? 7:30 p.m. July 20, 21, 27, 28, and Aug. 3 and 5; 2 p.m. July 22, 28, 29, and Aug. 4 and 5. $29 for adults; $12 under 25; $27 60 and over.
8:00 PM
- Casino Aztar (Hoosiers Lounge): Jimmy Church Band
- Hacienda East: Karaoke with Stefne Wene
- Roca Bar North: Acquired Taste
8:30 PM
- OV Watersports Tiki Bar: Jay Johnson
9:00 PM
- Deerhead Sidewalk Café: Blended Society
- Docs Nightclub: The Phoenix Down and Vessel
- MoJo’s Boneyard: The Strolling Tones
9:30 PM
- Club Royale: Never Been Caught
- KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill: Rachel and the Jimmies
- Main Gate Sports Bar & Restaurant: 4-Seamer
10:00 PM
- Duck Inn: The Vintage Rendition
- Ginny’s Place: Rebel Crossing
10:30 PM
- O’Brians Sports Bar: Pieces of the Day
- Ri Ra Irish Pub: Lindsey Williams
11:30 PM
- Someplace Else: Cadillac Seville and Michelle Preston
SUNDAY JULY 22
12:00 PM
- Hacienda East: Face Painting and Photobooth
2:00 PM
- 16th Annual Warrick County Summer Musical ‘Hairspray’: Presented by the Warrick Public Education Foundation and the Warrick County School Corp., this year’s summer musical features 1960s dance music and big hair. These talented students perform Hairspray while earning school credits in a creative way. 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $12 for adults; $8 for students.
4:35 PM
- Bosse Field: Otters vs. River City
5:00 PM
- Deerhead Sidewalk Café: Troy Miller
6:30 PM
- Hacienda East: Lindsey Williams
8:00 PM
- Docs Nightclub: Fifth on the Floor
- Duck Inn: Dance Party with MJG
9:00 PM
- Deerhead Sidewalk Café: The Amazing Soul Crackers
- KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill: Shane Breedlove
10:00 PM
- Ginny’s Place: Rebel Crossing
10:30 PM
- Someplace Else: 10th Annual Miss Magnolia Pageant
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