Skip to main content
Things to Do in Fort Wayne and Beyond
Dean Jackson

Dean Jackson

Whatzup Features Writer

Articles


Famous Monster Pizza in Decatur mixes food with movies.

Fill up on pizza, scares at Famous Monster Pizza

There’s just something about enjoying a monster night with some pizza and soda. For those horror movie fans, Famous Monster Pizza in Decatur has you covered. Famous Monster Pizza, 136 […]
Union 12 hosts weddings and food truck nights.

Union 12 is all about uniting people

You can’t be all things to all people, but Union 12, 7563 E. Lincolnway Road, near the line separating Allen and Whitley counties, is trying. It’s a part reception hall, […]
Lunch on the Square returns to Freimann Square on Thursday, June 1.

It’s hip to be seen at Lunch on the Square

Location, location, location. It’s a buzzword in real estate — success and failure are hinged on the place where the property sits.  It’s also proven just as accurate for Fort […]
Vinland Reserve Winery has opened on the north side of Fort Wayne.

Vinland Reserve Winery docks in Fort Wayne

If it is not already, northeast Indiana is quickly becoming a wine connoisseur’s dream. That dream became even more enchanting when Vinland Reserve Winery opened on Fort Wayne’s north side […]
Joe Hott & The Short Mountain Band will be among the headliners at the NIBGA Bluegrass Festival over Memorial Day weekend in Kendallville.

Things about to heat up at Bluegrass Festival

If there ever was an artist in the right spot, it’s Joe Hott. The bluegrass/country performer is ripe with authenticity. When he speaks, his Appalachian roots flow from his mouth […]
The union of el Azteca and Tropic Chicken is going smoothly.

Tropic Chicken, el Azteca melding well

I must make a confession. Before last week, I didn’t know the difference between a torta and a tortoise. After visiting a local Mexican restaurant, I can tell you at least […]
Crowds will again gather at Wayne and Calhoun streets for BuskerFest on Saturday, May 20.

Buskers take to streets for your entertainment

Creative. Unconventional. Unique. Quirky.  It’s BuskerFest — a celebration of the street performer and a festival of the unexpected.  You could say it’s like a circus without a tent.  The […]
Arcos Restaurante Mexicano has opened at 7510 Winchester Road.

Arcos opens shop in original Bandidos

After months of renovation, Arcos Restaurante Mexicano is back in a storied venue. Arcos operated a popular north-side eatery at 2868 Dupont Road for five years. This month, the family-owned […]

Options for Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day

We’ve had plenty of April showers, but now that it’s May, we have Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day to look forward to. Even if you aren’t of […]