Concert in the Park | 5-7 p.m. | Hoosier Village Retirement Community, Zionsville | Free | Bring your chairs, blankets, and long-lost shaker of salt for an evening on the lawn with a Jimmy Buffett tribute band.
Flavors of the Heartland | 1-3 p.m. | Indiana Historical Society | Museum admission | Get your monthly taste of history + stories of how food connects us all; this month’s dish is Korean gimbap.
Special Event: Manuel Ángel Redondo | 8 p.m. | Helium Comedy Club | $45+ | Get your weekday laughs in at this standup show completely in Spanish.
Thursday, May 15
Racecar Storytime | 10-10:45 a.m. | Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Library Whitestown Branch | Free, RSVP | Zoom in for a racing storytime + craft with an Indy 500 Princess.
Secrets to Great Wildflower Photos | 6-7:30 p.m. | Oliver’s Woods Nature Preserve | Free, RSVP | Learn to capture wildflower images like a pro in the golden hour light.
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The INDYtoday team recently caught an Indy Eleven match at Carroll Stadium during Dino-Mite Family Night (complete with animatronic dinosaurs and a third kit reveal).
Spoiler alert: This isn’t your average soccer match — it’s an all-out event, packed with interactive fun, family-friendly activities, and plenty of Indy pride. Here’s what you can expect:
Themed nights | Bring your pup, celebrate your hometown heroes, or enjoy Christmas in July.
Premium hospitality | Watch the game in style from the beer garden, south side tents, patio areas, or exclusive suites.
Kids Club + ball kid opportunities | Sign up your little fan for the Kids Club to unlock fun perks, or get in the action as a matchday ball kid.
Fun Zone | From face painting and footwork challenges to classic games, this space is perfect for kids (and kids-at-heart) to burn off some pregame energy.
Roche announced plans to spend ~$550 million expanding its Indianapolis location over the next five years. The investment is expected to produce hundreds of skilled manufacturing jobs + thousands of construction jobs. (IBJ)
Announced
Weeks after posting its first teaser, Pots & Pans Pie Co. has officially announced its expansion project. The Clubhouse at 1049 E. 54th St. will offer Monon Trail-goers soft serve ice cream, hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn, mini pies, cookies, and more. It’s set to debut this summer.
List
Energage + IndyStar have officially released their 2025 list of Central Indiana Top Workplaces. See which businesses topped the ratings based on work-life balance, leadership, values, and more.
Open
With spring in the air, who among us doesn’t need a new spot for mango slushies, macarons, and floral fantasy selfies? Hi Mango Dessert is now open at 6351 E. 82nd St., featuring all of the above, plus pastries, crepes, ice cream, and teas in plenty of other flavors.
Sports
Indy Ignite wrapped its first season by narrowly losing the Pro Volleyball Federation title match to the Orlando Valkyries on Sunday. Until it’s time to reignite the fire for next season, you can watch Indy’s other new pro sports team, Fishers Freight, dominate the competition at the Fishers Event Center.
Listen
Notre Dame has officially landed a commitment from Texas defensive lineman Tiki Hola. Who else does the team have their eye on? Catch up with Locked On.
Edu
Looking for real business education? UIndy’s MBA offers flexible, hands-on learning with STEM-certified tracks (think: AI & Analytics, Finance, and more). Build the skills employers want, all on your schedule. The next big step in your career might be closer than you think.*
Travel
All aboard for Berea’s 25th Annual L&N Day, happening Saturday, June 14. Held in Old Town Artisan Village, the event features model trains, themed vendors, kids’ activities, and a classic car show — celebrating the last brick station on the Cincinnati-Knoxville line. Trust us:You’ll want to make the trip.*
Number
$1,300. That’s how much money per year you could be wasting overpaying on car insurance, according to a 2024 survey. See if you’re overspending.*
The Buy
As temperatures rise, we’re upgrading our wardrobe with some new warm weather hangout attire. These are some of our favorite finds:
Mark your calendars: We’re just one month out from the kickoff of Rock the Ruins. Will you be attending any shows this year? If you see me at St. Paul + the Broken Bones on Thursday, July 10, come say hi.
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