The beloved Indiana tradition is back Dec. 2-23. | Photo provided by Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Wake up, babe — INDYtoday’s June Plan Ahead guide just dropped. Here are the top events we recommend heading to this month.
Festivals
Fiesta Sa Nayong Pilipino | Saturday, June 21 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Jameson Camp | Free admission | Take a trip to the Philippines with cultural exhibitions, food vendors, and a parade.
Bloombox Festival | Saturday, June 21 | 12-8 p.m. | Harrison Center | Free admission | Enjoy original music, visual art, and handmade goods.
Ain’t nobody missing the legendary “The Queens” tour.
Unleashed! | Sunday, June 22 | 4-7 p.m. | Rathskeller Biergarten | $25+ | This battle-of-the-bands-style event brings animal lovers together for live music and community fun.
Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 | Thursday, May 29-Saturday, May 31 | Times vary | University of Indianapolis | $15+ | Attend the world premiere of Memoirs in Time, a new bass concerto, followed by Tchaikovsky’s timeless masterpiece.
National Historic Preservation Celebration | 6-8 p.m. | SullivanMunce Cultural Center, Zionsville | Free | Take an architectural walking tour + learn about the area’s historical markers.
Friday, May 30
Mud Day | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Freedom Park, Greenwood | Free | Let your little ones loose to frolic in the mud — with a complimentary hose-down from the Greenwood Fire Department included.
Floating Farmers Market | 4-6:30 p.m. | Ruth Lilly Center parking lot | Cost of purchase | Enjoy fresh produce from local vendors and free health screenings provided by IU Health.
Saturday, May 31
Bless the Block Concert | 5-7:30 p.m. | Belmont Beach | Free | Munch on free food + snow cones as you listen to music from Naptown artists.
Indianapolis Indians vs. Nashville Sounds | 6:35 p.m. | Victory Field | $15+ | It’s “Star Wars” night — meet your favorite characters without having to travel to a galaxy far, far away.
This news may spark your interest. SPARK on the Circle returns on Saturday, May 31 for its third season of festivals, food, and free entertainment on Monument Circle through Sunday, Sept. 28. Check out the calendar. (WTHR)
Opening
The AMP at 16 Tech will be getting tipsy next month. SipEasy, a community bar space designed for sipping, sharing, and connecting, will open on Tuesday, June 10. Follow along for a grand opening celebration announcement.
Development
Westfield continues its wild expansion. A Chicago-based contractor submitted plans for a $100 million project comprised of 43,000-sqft of retail space, 15,500-sqft of office space, 235 apartments, and an art plaza. A public hearing about the project will be held on Monday, June 2 at 7 p.m. (IBJ)
Legacy
The Colts released a new jersey patch honoring owner and CEO Jim Irsay, which will be prominently displayed during the upcoming season. The team also shared that plans for a public tribute to Irsay will be announced at a later date. (WTHR)
Number
$450 million. That’s approximately how much the busy Memorial Day weekend generated in economic impact for Indy. Now that’s winning — where’s our jug of milk?(WTHR)
Watch
NBC’s newest reality show, “Destination X,” premiered this week, with Indy native Shayne Cureton among the competitors trying to deduce their mystery locations on the road trip of a lifetime. Read about his experience and catch the next episode on Tuesday, June 3 at 10 p.m. (WTHR)
Sports
Is anyone really surprised that Tyrese Haliburton made history once again in Game 4? Find out how he pulled off his second career postseason triple-double with Locked On Pacers.
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