Art, Music, & Entertainment
435 S. Michigan St. South Bend, IN 46601
Regular Weekly Schedule
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Join The Drop Comedy Club every Tuesday for Open Mic Comedy & Bucket Pull Comedy for beginners, experienced comedians, & fans of the art form.
7pm - 12am
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Whether you're belting out Beyoncé or vibing with vintage soul, Karaoke Night at The Rocki Button is your midweek release. Bring your friends, your voice, and your energy.
8pm - 12am
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Join us for a low-stimulation evening filled with music, poetry, & featured artists. Each week we wind down, color, and create in a relaxed, friendly environment.
7pm - 12pm
Short Film Premiere
Oct. 25th, 2026
Join us October 25 at The Rocki Button for The One Gun, an independent Midwest noir written and directed by Annette Schimizzi and produced by Black No Sugar Productions. Twenty years in the making, this 97-minute film follows Theresa as another betrayal drives her to plot against her brother—a dark story of family conflict and fractured trust. Event details coming soon!
What is The Rocki Button?
We’re an art gallery in South Bend, Indiana that embraces all forms of creativity. We offer open mics, live music, dance showcases, comedy shows, poetry jams, networking events, and karaoke among other events.
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Jeff and Kristi Nawrocki started The Rocki Button in the Rio Parks Event Center basement where they would host free shows and boutique events.
Fast forward 5+ years, we've formed team of passionate creatives, dedicated to building a creative space for our community to grow through.
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We welcome everyone to The Rocki Button — a vibrant hub for music, comedy, art, dance, and creative culture. We showcase diverse live music performances, comedy shows, contemporary art exhibitions, inspiring dance nights, and immersive creative events designed to engage artists and audiences alike.
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The rules of our Riverfront Liquor License require us to be a 21+ venue until other accommodations can be made.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We are actively working to get back to all ages.
All events are 21+
Be friendly, be respectful but, most importantly enjoy the creativity that South Bend has to offer.
