Weekend Pulse: Happenings in Marion County-Fri (April 24) to Sun (April 26)
- Chip Gregory
- Apr 24
- 3 min read
Marion County is not easing into this weekend. It is walking in with brunch, live music, wine, football, wrestling, theatre, pottery, book browsing, and enough sold-out energy to make staying home feel like a poor life choice.
From Friday night at the Palace to Saturday’s packed lineup across Marion, Waldo, and downtown, this weekend has range. Grab coffee. Make plans. Text the group chat. Then actually leave the house.
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026
9:00 AM – BookMarks Annual Book Sale – Marion Public Library – 445 E. Church St., Marion (city) – Annual book sale with tables of books and more, open to the public from 9 AM–5 PM.
7:30 PM – Holy Mother of Bingo! at the Marion Palace Theatre – Marion Palace Theatre – 276 W. Center St., Marion (city) – Sold-out interactive murder mystery comedy where the audience plays live bingo while the whodunit unfolds around them.
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026
9:00 AM – BookMarks Annual Book Sale – Marion Public Library – 445 E. Church St., Marion (city) – Annual book sale with tables of books and more, open to the public from 9 AM–5 PM.
10:00 AM – Brunch, Please! A Mimosa-Fueled Throwback Sing-Along at Bucci’s Italian Scratch Kitchen – Bucci’s Italian Scratch Kitchen – 320 W. Center St., Marion (city) – High-energy brunch experience with mimosas, food, throwback music, and crowd sing-alongs. Runs 10 AM–2 PM.
11:00 AM – Ladies Glow Brunch – Oscar’s – 306 S. Marion St., Waldo (village) – Brunch event with entertainment, glow glasses, blow-up microphones, food, and a high-energy ladies’ brunch atmosphere. Runs 11 AM–2 PM.
7:00 PM – Live Music with Full Moon – Fable Bar & Co. – 119 W. Huber St., Marion (city) – Live music from Full Moon, featuring classic hits from the ’60s through the ’80s and feel-good favorites.
7:00 PM – Live Music with PJ Titus – Shovel City Drinkery – 181 N. Main St., Marion (city) – PJ Titus brings a high-energy mix of ’70s rock, ’80s MTV anthems, ’90s alternative, country, and hidden B-side gems. Food truck begins at 5 PM; live music begins at 7 PM.
7:00 PM – Ohio Legends Football – Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Marion County Fairgrounds – 220 E. Fairground St., Marion (city) – Arena football home game as the Ohio Legends return to Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Runs 7–10 PM. Tickets are $15.
7:05 PM – Midwest Championship Wrestling Presents: Reigns and Reckonings – Be Church – 193 E. Church St., Marion (city) – Midwest Championship Wrestling returns with a six-pack challenge, championship action, and live pro wrestling. Doors open at 6:30 PM; bell time is
7:05 PM.
7:30 PM – Holy Mother of Bingo! at the Marion Palace Theatre – Marion Palace Theatre – 276 W. Center St., Marion (city) – Sold-out interactive murder mystery comedy with live bingo, unexpected twists, and audience participation.
7:30 PM – Queen of Hearts – Kin & Kilt – 130 S. Prospect St., Marion (city) – Weekly Queen of Hearts drawing event at Kin & Kilt. Tickets are available leading up to each weekly drawing.
8:00 PM – Potty Mouth Pottery – Mimi’s Art Hollow – 287 W. Center St., Marion (city) – Adult BYOB pottery night with bold, funny, and “potty-mouth” design options. Guests 21 and over may bring adult beverages. Runs 8–10 PM.
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2026
10:00 AM – Brunch, Please! A Mimosa-Fueled Throwback Sing-Along at Bucci’s Italian Scratch Kitchen – Bucci’s Italian Scratch Kitchen – 320 W. Center St., Marion (city) – Throwback sing-along brunch experience with mimosas, food, music, and crowd energy. Runs 10 AM–2 PM.
12:00 PM – BookMarks Annual Book Sale – Marion Public Library – 445 E. Church St., Marion (city) – Final day of the annual book sale, open to the public from noon–4 PM.
2:00 PM – Holy Mother of Bingo! at the Marion Palace Theatre – Marion Palace Theatre – 276 W. Center St., Marion (city) – Sold-out Sunday matinee of the interactive murder mystery comedy where bingo and theatre collide.
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