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Things to do near Valparaiso University this weekend

Top picks, free events, sports, concerts, and wellness — curated for students.

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We found 30 student-friendly happenings near Valparaiso University — including 0 free or low-cost options. Browse by category or jump into the weekend guides below.

What's happening near Valparaiso University this week

We found 30 student-friendly happenings near Valparaiso University — including 0 free or low-cost options. Browse by category or jump into the weekend guides below.

Sports

Games, intramurals, and varsity energy on and near campus.

  • Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Milwaukee Milkmen · Sports
  • Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Milwaukee Milkmen · Sports
  • Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Milwaukee Milkmen · Sports
  • Gary Southshore Railcats vs. Chicago Dogs · Sports

Concerts & local entertainment

Live music and festivals worth the trip from campus.

  • Dave Matthews Tribute Band · Concerts
  • Pat Travers / John Yaney Band · Concerts
  • Stephen Pearcy · Concerts
  • Tributes to Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold & Godsmack · Concerts

Student life

Clubs, mixers, and community events to meet people.

  • Red Wine and Brew 2026 · Social

Wellness & social

Low-pressure hangouts, study sessions, and recharge moments.

  • Red Wine and Brew 2026 · Social

Food & festivals

Tastings, cultural nights, and campus celebrations.

  • Red Wine and Brew 2026 · Social

Student picks

  • Good weekend activityDave Matthews Tribute Band
  • Good weekend activityPat Travers / John Yaney Band
  • Good weekend activityStephen Pearcy
  • Good weekend activityTributes to Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold & Godsmack

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Dave Matthews Tribute Band

Sun, Jun 7, 1:00 AM · Blue Chip Casino · Michigan City

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Stephen Pearcy

Sat, Jun 13, 12:00 AM · Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana · Gary

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Dave Matthews Tribute Band

Sun, Jun 7, 1:00 AM · Blue Chip Casino · Michigan City

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Stephen Pearcy

Sat, Jun 13, 12:00 AM · Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana · Gary

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Nothing But The Funk

Sat, Jun 20, 11:00 PM · Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana · Gary

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Red Wine and Brew 2026

Thu, Jun 25, 8:00 PM · The Summit · La Porte

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Dave Matthews Tribute Band

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Sun, Jun 7, 1:00 AM · Blue Chip Casino · Michigan City

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Pat Travers / John Yaney Band

Music · Rock

Sat, Jun 13, 12:00 AM · Hobart Art Theatre · Hobart

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Stephen Pearcy

Music · Rock

Sat, Jun 13, 12:00 AM · Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana · Gary

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Bob Seger Tribute: Night Moves!

Music · Rock

Sat, Jun 20, 12:30 AM · Hobart Art Theatre · Hobart

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Nothing But The Funk

Music · R&B

Sat, Jun 20, 11:00 PM · Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana · Gary

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Red Wine and Brew 2026

Miscellaneous · Undefined

Thu, Jun 25, 8:00 PM · The Summit · La Porte

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Beatles Tribute: American English

Music · Rock

Sat, Jun 27, 12:00 AM · Hobart Art Theatre · Hobart

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Daniel Asher

Music · Other

Sat, Jul 11, 12:00 AM · Hobart Art Theatre · Hobart

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VIVA LA MUSICA

Music · World

Sun, Jul 12, 12:00 AM · Hobart Art Theatre · Hobart

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