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Music on the Plaza

Fort Wayne Funk Orchestra
2025-08-06 11:30:00 2025-08-06 13:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Music on the Plaza Main Library - Theater, Library Plaza

Wednesday, August 06
11:30am - 1:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-06 11:30:00 2025-08-06 13:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Music on the Plaza Join us for a free lunchtime concert on the library plaza! Enjoy lunch from one of the food trucks or bring your own! Relax in the comfort of shaded seating under our tent. Main Library - Theater, Library Plaza

Main Library

Theater, Library Plaza

Join us for a free lunchtime concert on the library plaza! Enjoy lunch from one of the food trucks or bring your own! Relax in the comfort of shaded seating under our tent.

Join us for a free concert on the Library Plaza by the Fort Wayne Funk Orchestra. Enjoy lunch from one of the food trucks or bring your own! Relax in the comfort of shaded seating under our tent.

From Fort Wayne, Indiana, the Fort Wayne Funk Orchestra brings you world class Funk, Hip Hop, R&B and Soul music from the 70's to today's greatest hits. A sonic tapestry of musical diversity including their own music and other great artists - bands like Average White Band, Chicago, Commodores, Earth Wind & Fire, Biggie Smalls, Dr. Dre, Michael Jackson, Rick James, Snoop Dogg, Stevie Wonder and more. 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, History and Entertainment |

TAGS: | Plaza | Outdoor | Music | Main | Culture | Concert | Band | All Ages |

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