04.29.2024

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☀️ Your Indy summer bucket list

Summer 2024 events happening around Indy

We can’t think of a better way to spend a summer evening in Indy. | Photo provided by Rock the Ruins; Doug Fellegy

Summer’s almost here and Indy is so ready. From live music and Memorial Day celebrations to hiking and festivals, summer is when the Circle City comes alive.

Get ready to get outside with this guide featuring 10+ summer events — including ideas for the Fourth of July — happening between May and August.

Concerts and live music

Fairs and festivals

A tent set up outside the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site — The Juneteenth Foodways Festival is back for its second year at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site.
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Foodie favorites

Juneteenth Foodways Festival | Friday, June 16 | 4:30-8 p.m. | Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site | This third annual festival celebrates the many ways in which Black culinary traditions have influenced American culture by exploring the story of White House Chef Dolly Johnson + promoting local Black-owned businesses.

Uncork Me Indiana | Saturday, June 22 | 2-7 p.m. | Military Park | $10+ | Check out this second annual event — your hub to try Indiana-only wine, cider, and mead.

Holiday happenings

Indy 500 Race Day | Sunday, May 26 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | $45+ | It’s the greatest spectacle in racing — celebrate Memorial Day weekend with the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500.

Downtown Indy’s Fourth Fest | Thursday, July 4 | 6 p.m. | Downtown, North Street between Meridian Street and Pennsylvania | Kick off the Fourth of July celebration with food trucks, ice cream, and beverages, plus a festival stage with live musical performances before fireworks begin at 10 p.m.

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Events

Monday, April 29

Indy Fuel Playoffs Round 1 Home Game 3 | Monday, April 29 | 7 p.m. | Indiana Farmers Coliseum, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis | $16-$60 | Cheer on the Fuel during the third playoffs home game.

Tuesday, April 30

Community Art Night | Tuesday, April 30 | 6-8 p.m. | 10 East Arts Hub, 3137 E. 10th St., Indianapolis | Free | Experiment with new materials with the assistance of expert art volunteers.

Wednesday, May 1

Tacos and Tequila | Wednesday, May 1 | 5:30 p.m. | Victory Field, 501 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis | $60-$100 | Enjoy a taco bar, build-your-own margarita flights, a tequila tasting, and a mixed spirits raffle.

Thursday, May 2

Indy Reads Game Night | Thursday, May 2 | Times vary | Indy Reads, 1066 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Bring the family and friends for some chess and games, or bring along your favorite game to play.

Friday, May 3

Harrison Center First Friday Porch Party Kick-Off & Gallery Opening | Friday, May 3 | 6-9 p.m. | Harrison Center, 1505 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis | Free | Check out Open Studio Night, Indy Flow Jam, a DJ, mocktail bar, a race flag pennant-making class, food trucks, and music.

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A performance set to hit all the right notes

Grab tickets for the performance led by Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly. | Photo courtesy of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

The Tony Awards called — this 10-time award-winning musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein is headed to the Hilbert Circle Theatre for two nights only.

With melodies brought to life by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, principal casting for “South Pacific: In Concert” features can’t-miss stars, including:

Broadway leading lady Ginna Claire Mason
International opera star Nathan Gunn
Tony-nominated NaTasha Yvette Williams
And more

You don’t want to miss this captivating performance on Friday, May 10 + Saturday, May 11 at 8 p.m.

Grab the popcorn and snag tickets

News Notes

Sports

The Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 126-113 last night, taking a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Indiana is just one win away from eliminating the Bucks to move on to the second round of the Playoffs. (WTHR)

Weather

For the first time in nearly a year, the state is now drought-free thanks to recent spring showers. (WISH)

Eat

Sidedoor Bagel announced that starting today, it is now open every day of the week. Its new hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. + Saturday-Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Shop

Tomorrow Bookstore announced it’s launching a membership program. For $99 for a year, you’ll get a membership card + access to member-only benefits like 20% off all the time, 40% off the members-only bestseller shelf, exclusive events, and more.

Drink

The Vogue is hosting its annual Tequila Tasting event on Wednesday, May 1 at 5 p.m. Grab tacos from Cholita + sample dozens of tequila and agave varieties. Get tickets.

Pets

The Indianapolis Cultural Trail is bringing back its “Pawp-Up” dog park to Lugar Plaza, just south of the City County Building.⁠ It also has another free dog park along the Canal Walk. Take a peek at what it looks like.

Sports

The Indianapolis Colts loaded up on playmakers during Day 3 of the NFL Draft — grabbing guys like Anthony Gould, Jaylon Carlies, and Jaylin Simpson. Play it back with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Fun Fact

The Indiana Grown label designates products truly from Indiana. With 2,000+ members encompassing the supply chain across farms, small businesses, markets, and restaurants, the initiative extends beyond just produce and livestock. Learn where else you can find the label.*

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🛍️ National Small Business Week

National Small Business Week in Indianapolis, IN

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If you’re looking for a sweatshirt your cool uncle might have rocked at the local basketball court in the 90s, you’ll find it at Naptown Thrift. | Photo by @naptownthrift

Did you know National Small Business Week is the first week of May?

For more than 50 years, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week to honor and recognize the critical contributions of the country’s entrepreneurs and small business owners.

City Editor Nicole loves visiting Mansion Society for a caffeine fix, The Source in Broad Ripple for cute gifts, and Naptown Thrift for vintage Pacers gear.

City Editor Shea likes to walk into the room (natural) eyelashes first, thanks to the magicians at Half Moon Brow Studio. She’s also a fan of chill nights at the ball & biscuit and cool plants from Snakeroot Botanicals.

Ahead of weekend shopping outings, we want to shout out your favorite small businesses to support in and around Indy. Drop their names here.

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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

It was so hard for me to name just a few local businesses that I love — there are too many awesome small businesses around Indy. So, here’s my chance to show some love to several others that I’m a fan of: Salt & Ash Market in Fountain Square, Nuova Vita Vintage at The Stutz, Blue Mind Roasting, Bodhi... the list goes on and on.

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