There are a bunch of fun things going on around town. Find out what you are DO INC this week!
ALL WEEK!
Sugar High Challenge Week
Regular Business Hours @ 28 Participating Locations!
It’s Owensboro’s very first Sugar High Week! You now have SEVEN days to try all the sugary goodness that Owensboro has to offer from April 16th-22nd.
This Sugar High Challenge celebrates Milkshakes, Donuts and the creative use of these as inspiration or ingredients. We can’t wait to see our community celebrate these sweet treats in many different ways!
THURSDAY 4/20
90’s Night for Adults
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ Daviess County Public Library – FREE
Adults 21+ only. No registration is required.
Come relive the ’90s with a nostalgic night dedicated to this awesome decade! We will have craft stations set up to where you can make shrinky dinks, perler bead designs, and more!
FRIDAY 4/21
Theatre Workshop of Owensboro – Come Back, Little Sheba
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm @ Empress Theatre
Showings happen once on 4/21 through 4/23.
It’s the last weekend of Come Back, Little Sheba by William Inge! Come enjoy this classic of the Midwest that changed the way modern American drama depicts realistic issues and people!
SATURDAY 4/22
Zach Ashby Band
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm @ V.F.W. Post 696
Come down for great music and a fun time!
THURSDAY 4/20
420 Extravaganza
4:30 pm – 10:00 pm @ The Lot
Enjoy CBD cocktails and food specials as well as live music from Yellow Banks & Whiskey Richard and the Shindiggers!
SATURDAY 4/22
Plantbased Brunch Event – Earth Day Celebration
9:00 am – 12:00 pm @ The Heirloom – $35
Come celebrate Mother Earth with us! Enjoy a vegan Brunch Event hosted by Hart and Soul Beverages, AJA’LEENA’S Cookies, The Hippie Herbivore, and introducing Out The Mudd PlantBased Eats!
Shiloh’s Two-Year Anniversary – Spring Fling
9:00 pm – 11:59 pm @ Shilohs Lounge – $10 cover
Adults 21+ only.
Come enjoy a great night with great food, great drinks, and entertainment by DJ 2 Black!
THURSDAY 4/20
Self Development Group
5:15 pm – 6:45 pm @ Meta Crystal Shop
This group’s intention is to provide a safe and empowering space to support and encourage each other on our path to living our best life.
FRIDAY 4/21
Pigtails & Cowlicks Children’s Consignment Spring 2023 Sale
8:00 am – 5:00 pm – Owensboro Convention Center – Free Admission!
This event is also open on 4/22 from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Stretch your budget! 500 families will be selling new or gently used children’s items at amazing prices! Clothing, toys, furniture, books, baby gear, shoes, boutiques, and more. ALL for kids – from babies to teens!
SATURDAY 4/22
Girls Day Out
10:00 am – 4:00 pm @ Owensboro Convention Center – Free Admission!
Girls Day Out is a shopping event with a variety of great vendors! Door prizes will be given away all day. Grab lunch at the cafe in the Convention Center. So much fun!
MONDAY 4/17
High School Baseball: Owensboro vs. Apollo
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ Apollo High School
Come down to see a great show of sportsmanship and cheer on your favorite team!
WEDNESDAY 4/19
High School Tennis: Owensboro Catholic vs. Owensboro
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm @ Centre Court
Come down to see a great show of sportsmanship and cheer on your favorite team!
THURSDAY 4/20
High School Softball: Daviess County vs. Apollo
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm @ Apollo High School
Come down to see a great show of sportsmanship and cheer on your favorite team!
High School V Baseball: Owensboro Catholic vs. Owensboro
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ Russell Shifley Park
Come down to see a great show of sportsmanship and cheer on your favorite team!
High School Baseball: Daviess County vs. Apollo
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ Apollo High School
Come down to see a great show of sportsmanship and cheer on your favorite team!
MONDAY 4/17
Pokémon Scavenger Hunt
9:00 am – 9:00 pm @ Daviess County Public Library – FREE
This event runs from Monday 4/17 through Sunday 4/23.
Kiddos are welcome to search the Children’s Area for popular Pokémon in exchange for a mystery prize!
FRIDAY 4/21
Pride Prom
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ Unity Fellowship Community Church
Come enjoy food, music, dancing, and fun with Owensboro Blue Bridge Pride at Pride Prom! All ages are welcome and entertainment will be provided by DJ Hop!
SATURDAY 4/22
Mother Son Night
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm @ Whitesville City Park
Trinity High School is hosting a Mother/Son Night! Join us for a fun evening of outdoor activities! There will be a weenie roast, marshmallow toasting, fishing, and more! Don’t forget your fishing pole and lawn chair!
FRIDAY 4/21
The Nonprofit Coalition of Owensboro Meeting Night
10:00 am – 12:00 pm @ Girls Incorporated of Owensboro Daviess Co.
The focus of the meeting will be Donor Acquisition, Retention, and Maintenance and will feature a guest speaker and breakout sessions.
Beverly’s Hearty Slice
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm @ Rolling Heights, Dugan’s Best, & Kendall-Perkins Park – FREE
Come and stop by to grab some FREE pizza and bottled water so you don’t have to cook!
SATURDAY 4/22
Art Therapy Retreat at the Botanical Garden
9:00 am – 12:00 pm @ Western Kentucky Botanical Garden – $25-35
Ages 18+ only. Registration required.
This Art Therapy Retreat will endeavor to promote health, healing, and well-being and offer adults an opportunity to reflect upon life concerns and what brings them serenity through Art Therapy; a vehicle for self-expression and symbolic communication.
FRIDAY 4/21
Homeschool Play & Swim
11:00 am – 1:00 pm @ Owensboro YMCA – $60 / 5 visits
Today is the LAST DAY to get the full benefit of your 5 visits! Give your little ones something fun to look forward to and play at the YMCA!
TUESDAY 4/18
Surgical Technology Info Session
9:00 am @ Owensboro Community & Technical College
OCTC has an excellent, 10-month, Associate in Applied Science degree in the Surgical Technology program. These info sessions are designed to give prospective students an overview of the program and demonstrations to simulate the lab experience.
THURSDAY 4/20
KWC Band Cine-Magic
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm @ Jack Wells Activity Hall at Kentucky Wesleyan College – FREE
All ages are welcome.
Join the KWC Band for their final concert of the season! You’ll be treated to music from the movies and family-friendly entertainment. You won’t want to miss this one!
WEDNESDAY 4/19
Chamber Ambassador Social Meeting
12:00 pm @ Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce
If you’re a Chamber Ambassador, don’t forget to RSVP for the social this week!
FRIDAY 4/21
Ribbon Cutting: Western Academy at the Neblett
4:00 pm @ H.L. Neblett Community Center
We hope you will join us for the Ribbon Cutting of Western Academy at the Neblett! Don’t forget to bring your business cards to share!
SATURDAY 4/22
Earth Day 2023 Celebration
10:00 am – 4:00 pm @ Owensboro Museum of Science & History – $5
Enjoy learning about Earth Day with a whole bunch of fun programs! There will be a “Zone of Reflection,” live snakes, special giveaways, and presentations!
The Isaacs
7:00 pm @ Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum – $34-45
The Isaacs have won 9 Dove Awards and their latest 3 albums have received Grammy nominations! You don’t want to miss their performance!