We expect to see crowds as big as this over the summer. | Photo via @whiteriverstprk
Drumroll, please. From pop to country and everything in between, Indianapolis is a stop on 20+ major artists’ and bands’ tour schedules. Scan this list and snag your tickets to ensure you don’t miss out on any of them.
Pop
Avril Lavigne | June 10 | Ruoff Music Center | Known for “Complicated,” “Sk8er Boi,” “Girlfriend,” “Here’s To Never Growing Up,” and many more.
Kesha | July 18 | Ruoff Music Center | Known for “TiK ToK,” “Die Young,” and “We R Who We R.”
Country
Chris Stapleton | Aug. 1-2 | Ruoff Music Center | Grammy Award-winner for Best Country Album (“Higher”) and Best Country Solo Performance (“It Takes A Woman”).
Jason Aldean | Aug. 8 | Ruoff Music Center | Known for “You Make It Easy,” “Dirt Road Anthem,” and “She’s Country.”
Ruoff is the perfect low-key setting to bring your own lawn chair or picnic blanket and vibe to the (impressively loud) music.
Photo by INDYtoday team
Family-friendly
The Jonas Brothers | Nov. 2 | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | The tour celebrates the brothers’ 20-year journey along with the release of their new single “Love Me to Heaven.”
John Legend | Nov. 16 | Fishers Event Center | Known for “All of Me,” “Love Me Now,” and “Ordinary People.”
Wednesday Night Trivia | 7:30 p.m. | Guggman Haus Brewing Co. | Free | Enjoy food, drinks, and trivia for a chance to win prizes.
Thursday, May 15
Clothing Swap | 2-8 p.m. | Dream Palace Books & Coffee | $7 | Bring your gently used items + swap them with your community for a fresh wardrobe.
Third Thursdays | 6-9 p.m. | Broad Ripple | Cost of purchase | Explore the neighborhood and curate your perfect evening — there’s something for everyone.
Friday, May 16
Pints + Paddles | 5-8 p.m. | Stephens Park, Brownsburg | Free | Join friendly matches, then unwind with a glass of wine or a refreshing pint + make new connections.
Saturday, May 17
We Walk Indy: Indy 500 Qualifications Group Outing | 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Spark on Main, Speedway | $25 | Meet at The Spark to grab a coffee before strolling to the track + watching the drivers battle it out for pole position.
Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky | 3 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $96+ | Cheer on the Fever during opening night of the regular season.
Sunday, May 18
Garden Party | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site | Free | Party in the 23rd president’s breathtaking peony garden with make-and-take bouquets, a plant sale, self-guided tours, and wine + cheese picnic platters.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or a curious newcomer, there’s something special waiting for you at Grindstone on the Monon. | Photo courtesy of Addison Group
Picture this: A sunny day, your favorite drink in hand, and a comfortable seat on the best patio in town.
Grindstone on the Monon is expanding its outdoor seating area, adding 30 new seats to accommodate even more of Indy’s patio lovers. The upgrades also include heaters and fans that make it a three-season room that can be used year-round and for private dining events.
Starting Memorial Day Weekend, it will be the perfect place to unwind and catch up with friends.
Ford’s Garage opened its second Indiana location at 10416 E. US Highway 36 in Avon this week. Just minutes from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the car-themed eatery is serving up burgers, brews, and nostalgia daily.
Coming Soon
A fourth Indianapolis-area Raising Cane’s location is in the works. Construction has begun for a new location at 8739 US Hwy 31 S., less than a half-mile north of the Greenwood Park Mall. This will be the first location in the south Indy suburbs + is expected to open in December. (IBJ)
Development
The Westfield City Council approved a $123 million Park and Poplar project. It will be built on nine acres along the Midland Trace Trail + include 240 apartments, a three-story, 40,000-sqft office building, retail and restaurant space, and a 523-space public parking garage. (IBJ)
Sports
Pacers in five. The Blue and Gold closed out the series 4-1 after defeating the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed 114-105 last night. Indiana won all three games that were played in Cleveland. Good luck to the next arena that chants “overrated” at Tyrese Haliburton.
Community
Tomorrow, May 15 is Free Community Pool Day. Butler University Health and Recreation Complex + Wheeler Dowe Boys & Girls Club will be offering free swim clinics to youth 18 and younger featuring water activities, swimming tips, and water safety fundamentals from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Register.
Kids
Even though the school year is coming to an end, it’s not too early to think about next year. The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is opening registration for its 2025-2026 Before and After School program. It works with 10 districts + several charter schools in Indy and cost varies by location. Learn more. (Mirror Indy)
Read
“Unearth Imagination.” That’s the theme of the Indianapolis Public Library’s free 2025 Summer Reading Program, which runs from Saturday, May 31 through Saturday, Aug. 2. Registration is now open and may be completed at your local library, online, or through the Beanstack app.
Listen
The Pacers dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4, and it was a big moment for fans and Myles Turner. Why? Locked On host Tony East and Jon LaFollette, formerly from the Miller Time Podcast, break it all down.
Try This
Discover the power + beauty of beadwork at the Eiteljorg Museum’s newest exhibition, “Radical Stitch.” This one-of-a-kind experience is the only US showing of the acclaimed exhibit, and it features 100+ stunning pieces by Native American artists from the US and Canada. Experience it for yourself.*
Wellness
Who says 5Ks aren’t fun? This local race series turns every Thursday night into a full-blown post-race party — with a live DJ, free drinks (with registration), local eats, and more. It all kicks off May 29 and runs through August. View the full schedule + get involved.*
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Don’t shoot the messenger, Indy. I’m honestly not much of a concert goer, but the last concert I went to in Indy was Charlie Puth at Everwise Amphitheater a couple summers ago. Now, if SZA and Kendrick Lamar or Sabrina Carpenter were coming to Indy — I’d be there.
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