Things to Do in St. Joseph This Week: Aug. 30–Sept. 5, 2026
Looking for something to do around St. Joseph this week? Here are several events happening from Sunday, Aug. 30 through Saturday, Sept. 5, including live music, art, trivia, a community program and a car show.
Sunday, Aug. 30
Noah Lane LIVE
5 p.m. • First Ward House, 2101 St. Joseph Ave.
Live music on The Deck at First Ward House for a laid-back Sunday evening with food, drinks and an outdoor performance.
Strings & Stories: Sunday Acoustic Session
5:30 p.m. • Cafe Acoustic Concert Hall, 1918 Frederick Ave.
Cafe Acoustic launches a Sunday acoustic series featuring Stephanie Glenn, Julie Dorrell and Tom Mayfield in a more intimate live-music setting.
Tuesday, Sept. 1
National Forgiveness Day: An Evening with Darryl Burton
6–7 p.m. • Benedictine Living Community – St. Joseph, 1202 Heartland Road
Darryl Burton will share his story of wrongful conviction, more than two decades in prison and his eventual exoneration, with a focus on forgiveness, faith and moving forward.
Thursday, Sept. 3
Colored Pencil Happy Hour with Wanda Taylor
5:30–7:30 p.m. • $35 • Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, 2818 Frederick Ave.
A hands-on art session covering colored-pencil techniques including blending, layering, texture, composition and color.
Fun & Free Trivia with Bob Shultz
Sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. • The Den, downtown St. Joseph
Bring a team or play solo during a free trivia night covering a mix of categories, with prizes for the top teams.
Saturday, Sept. 5
St. Jo Frontier Casino Car Show
10 a.m.–5 p.m. • St. Jo Frontier Casino, 777 Winners Circle
The Glass Express Corvette Club hosts a full-day show featuring classic cars, Corvettes, motorcycles, trucks and specialty vehicles across multiple judged classes.
Tad Hopkins Live at Magoon’s
7 p.m. • Magoon’s Famous Delicatessen, 632 S. 8th St.
Wrap up Saturday with live music from Tad Hopkins at one of downtown St. Joseph’s longtime music and nightlife spots.
Event times and details can change. Check with the venue or event organizer before heading out, especially for outdoor events or anything requiring registration.
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