Weekend Pulse: Happenings in Marion County-Fri (April 3) to Sun (April 5)
- Chip Gregory

- Apr 2
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 3
Easter weekend in Marion County brings more than egg hunts and family activities. From live blues at Shovel City Drinkery and karaoke around town to pottery at Mimi’s Art Hollow, a dance party at the OK Café, and a throwback sing-along brunch at Bucci’s, there are several adult-friendly ways to get out and enjoy the weekend from Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 5.
Go have some fun!

FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026
7:00 PM – Live Blues Music with Central Blues Company at Shovel City Drinkery – Shovel City Drinkery – 181 N. Main St., Marion (city) – Live blues rock show; food truck begins at 5 PM and live music starts at 7 PM.
SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026
8:00 AM – Tails On The Trail 5K at the Marion Tallgrass Trail – Marion Tallgrass Trail – 2093 Holland Rd. W., Marion (city) – Meet at 8 AM to gather and hand out bibs; race starts at 9 AM; registration listed at $31.60. (This listing came from the event page you surfaced.)
10:00 AM – Brunch, Please! A Mimosa Fueled Throwback Sing-along at Bucci’s Italian Scratch Kitchen – SOLD OUT – Bucci’s Italian Scratch Kitchen – 320 W. Center St., Marion (city) – Throwback sing-along brunch from 10 AM–2 PM; ticketed event with food, entertainment, inflatable mic, and sunglasses included.
7:00 PM – Live Music with Full Moon Duo at Kin & Kilt – Kin & Kilt – 130 S. Prospect St., Marion (city) – Live music performance from 7–10 PM.
7:30 PM – Queen of Hearts at Kin & Kilt – Kin & Kilt – 130 S. Prospect St., Marion (city) – Weekly Queen of Hearts drawing beginning at 7:30 PM.
8:00 PM – Dance Party with DJ Jon Paul at the OK Café – OK Café – 734 E. Center St., Marion (city) – Dance party with DJ Jon Paul from 8 PM to midnight; free entry. (This listing came from the event page you surfaced.)
8:00 PM – Karaoke Night at Fable Bar & Co. – Fable Bar & Co. – 119 W. Huber St., Marion (city) – Free karaoke night from 8–11 PM; singers receive a complimentary “Liquid Courage” shot.
8:00 PM – Potty Mouth Pottery at Mimi’s Art Hollow – Mimi’s Art Hollow – 287 W. Center St., Marion (city) – Paint-your-own pottery event; $5 entry, with additional pottery piece cost; BYOB for guests 21 and over. (This listing came from the event page you surfaced.)
SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
10:00 AM – Brunch, Please! A Mimosa Fueled Throwback Sing-along at Bucci’s Italian Scratch Kitchen – SOLD OUT – Bucci’s Italian Scratch Kitchen – 320 W. Center St., Marion (city)



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