The Groove Merchants and The Hip Snacks
Two funk and soul bands splitting a Wednesday bill, horns included. Tickets run $25 to $32, the low-risk way to try the room before committing to a bigger name.
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The Furious Bongos
A large ensemble that plays Frank Zappa's catalog, horns and all, which takes more players than most tribute acts carry. Labor Day weekend Friday, doors 7:30.
Funny Women Of A Certain Age
A touring stand-up bill of women comics past forty, doing material about being women comics past forty. Labor Day weekend Saturday, doors 7:30, tickets $25 to $62.
The Sweet Remains
Three singer-songwriters trading lead vocals and stacking harmonies across a full set. Wednesday night, doors 7:30, tickets $25 to $52.
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Apple Butter Frolic
Apple butter stirred in copper kettles on the Mennonite Heritage Center grounds, plus historic craft and farming demonstrations, children's games, and food for sale: sausage sandwiches, fresh scrapple, ground cherry pies, apple dumplings. Rain or shine, no pets.
Oktoberfest 2026
Participating bars and restaurants pour $6 fall beers and ciders with seasonal snacks, no ticket needed. Live music between stops, stein-holding contests, and free mini pumpkin painting for kids.
Goke, Body Snatcher from Hell (1968)
Japanese sci-fi horror about a plane crash, a blob-like alien and a forehead that splits open. Tarantino lifted its blood-red sky for the opening of Kill Bill.
