What's happening this weekend in Michiana

Here are just a few of the events and activities going on in Michiana this weekend. 

Classic car show and 'American Graffiti' at The REES Saturday

The REES: 1959 DeSoto owned by Sean Hatfield

PLYMOUTH, Ind. -- Downtown Plymouth will be host to a classic car show on Saturday starting at 5:30 p.m., while The REES will be host to a classic film screening at 7:30 p.m. Beary’s Emporium will also have its food truck on hand for attendees.

Before George Lucas told stories of a galaxy far, far away, he made the classic film "American Graffiti" in 1973, which blends cars, characters, and classic tunes. The iconic film follows a group of friends on their final night together in the summer of 1962.

The cast includes Ron Howard, Harrison Ford, Richard Dreyfuss, Cindy Williams, and Candy Clark. It also introduced eccentric disc jockey Wolfman Jack to a wider audience.

Tickets for “American Graffiti” may be purchased online, here, at Fernbaugh’s Diamonds and Fine Jewelry at 206 N. Michigan in Plymouth, and at The REES box office 45 minutes before the show.

Organizers say since this is a special family night at the movies, children 12 and younger are free. Tickets for adults are $5.

Free Plant Pride Maker Market and Plant Faire Saturday

The Botany Shop

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The Botany Shop in South Bend announced it will host its third annual Plant Pride Maker Market and Plant Faire on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Organizers say this free event will feature local small businesses, Michiana makers, art demos, live music, food trucks, and lawn games.

Makers in attendance include Archer Arts Design, Aubrey Rand Art, Bare Naked Salts and Soap LLC, Boxwood Bonsai, House Wins, Knotted Roots, Luna Lemon, Made by Doop, Pottery by Leonor, Quill Woman's Art, Zombabies, and more.

You can find more event info and a complete list of makers on The Botany Shop's website.

The Botany Shop is located at 909 Portage Ave.

Backyard to the Brickyard: Studebaker at Indy

The Studebaker National Museum

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The Studebaker National Museum announced it will unveil its new exhibition, Backyard to the Brickyard: Studebaker at Indy, on Thursday morning.

Racing fans and history buffs are invited to learn about the Studebaker factory-backed Indianapolis 500 team from 1932 and 1933.

There will be a special showing in the AM General Atrium with the museum’s newest acquisitions, the 1933 #34 Studebaker Special, alongside the 1932 #18 car courtesy of the Cleary family, and the #22 car courtesy of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.

Museum officials say this is a rare and special opportunity to see three of the four remaining Studebaker-built Indy cars together for the first time in over a decade.

The exhibit is only on display through September 2.

Monday through Saturday, it's open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

Admission is $11 for adults, $9.50 for seniors over 60, and $7 for youth ages 6 to 18.

For more information you can visit the museum website.