Fast Friday: Indianapolis 500 Practice | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | $25 | The fastest speeds during the Month of May will be on display in the final practice before Qualifying.
Nights on Lockerbie | 5:30-9 p.m. | James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home | $18 | Relax, grab a drink, and listen to Lisa Frank and the Trapper Keepers perform outside on the lawn.
Saturday, May 17
Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky | 1 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $70+ | Cheer on Caitlin Clark and the Fever for opening night of an exciting season.
Paint Your Pet Benefiting Exotic Feline Rescue | 3-8 p.m. | Metazoa Brewing Company | $45 | Have you always wanted to paint the perfect picture of your beloved fur baby? Now is your opportunity.
Sunday, May 18
Spring-Palooza Peony Festival | 11 a.m. | Avon Gardens, Avon | Cost of purchase | Take a stroll through beautiful display gardens, shop local vendors, enjoy food and drink trucks, play games or do a fun craft, take photos, and shop the garden center.
OneAmerica Financial Broad Ripple Art Fair | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Indy Art Center | Check out this nationally-ranked, juried art fair before it’s over — explore 150+ local, regional, and national artists, plus live music, sips and bites, and more.
Summer plans? Covered, thanks to this local school.
Presented by The Orchard School
Make this your best summer yet, Hoosiers. | Photos provided by The Orchard School
For over a century, The Orchard School has blended progressive education with a spirit of adventure, connections, and memories — and that tradition continues each summer with Orchard Summer Camp.
Set on a beautiful 43-acre wooded campus, each camp is led by Orchard teachers and trusted community partners, offering a unique experience for all ages (from preschoolers to adults).
Bike to Work Day. You can join a happy hour celebration with Bike Indianapolis at Half Liter along the Monon from 4 to 6 p.m. Pro tip:Check in and get a half-price appetizer coupon.
Announced
The NFL released schedules for the 2025 regular season this week, which includes eight home games. The Colts will open with a pair of games at Lucas Oil Stadium + will play two of their last three games in Indy before a January game against the Texans to close it out. (WTHR)
Coming Soon
More cool, sweet treats are coming to Indy just in time for summer. MilkShake Factory is opening a couple of locations in central Indiana — one opens in June in Nora + a second location opens in Avon in July. (IndyStar)
Sports
The Indiana Fever are giving fans more ways to watch. The team is launching its first direct-to-consumer streaming service, Fever Direct, where subscribers will have access to up to 18 regular season games + replays via web, tablets, and mobile devices. Sign up.
Holiday
Brace yourself for Memorial Day travel — this year is likely to break a 20-year-old record with nearly 45.1 million people on the move. Don’t forget that you need a REAL ID to fly. Here’s how to get yours. (Axios)
Number
57%. That’s the percentage of Gen Zers who want to become influencers, according to a 2023 survey by Morning Consult. If you know a Gen Zer who’s less obsessed with the internet fame, introduce them to our leading industries and employers guide in Indy. (CNBC)
Oliver and Charlotte — those were the most popular baby names in Indiana in 2024 based on recently released data from the Social Security Administration. If you already know an Oliver or Charlotte, help them out by sharing these kid-friendly activities with them.
Listen
Many analysts predicted the Pacers would lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round, yet the ‘Cers won the series in five games. Why were they so much better than everyone thought? Locked On host Tony East breaks it down.
Try This
Looking for a family outing that’s anything but ordinary? We recently checked out Dino-Mite Family Night at an Indy Eleven match at Carroll Stadium. Spoiler alert: This isn’t your typical soccer game. Get the scoop + plan your visit.*
Home
Ready to see your bathroom renovation vision board come to life? Head over to the Kohler Signature Store. Share your online inspiration with Kohler’s product experts + design consultants, so they can help make it real in your home. Walk in and visit the store or book an appointment.*
Drink
National Bourbon Week returns to Bardstown, KY (aka the Bourbon Capital of the World) from Monday, June 9 to Sunday, June 15. Immerse yourself in rich bourbon culture with tastings, classes, culinary offerings, and the all-new Mash Up event at the newly opened Bespoke in Bond. Grab tickets.*
Wellness
Improve gut health + boost natural production of GLP-1 (the same hormone Ozempic mimics for weight loss) with Bioma’s 3-in-1 formula. Get an extra 10% off with code 6AM10.*
Number
48 million. That’s how many Americans hear so poorly that their quality of life suffers — think: missing out on convos, concerts, and un-captioned movies. Fortunately, this hearing aid changes the game. Try out its dual processing technology for yourself with a free 45-day, no-risk trial.*
City Guide
City Guide
🎶 Add these note-worthy concerts to your calendar
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.
Country
Thomas Rhett | June 14 | Ruoff Music Center | Known for “Die A Happy Man” and “Beautiful As You.”
Luke Bryan | Aug. 28 | Ruoff Music Center | Known for “Play It Again,” “Country Girl (Shake It For Me),” and “That’s My Kind Of Night.”
Family-friendly
Mumford & Sons | June 17 | Ruoff Music Center | Known for “I Will Wait,” “Little Lion Man,” “The Cave,” and “Believe.”
Earth, Wind & Fire | July 23 | Everwise Amphitheater | Known for “September” and “Let’s Groove.”
Rock
Simple Minds | June 22 | Ruoff Music Center | Known for “Don’t You.”
Dave Matthews Band | July 11-12 | Ruoff Music Center | Known for “What Would You Say?”
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Calling all local ice cream lovers: Lick has been nominated for Best Ice Cream Shop, as part of USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. You can vote for the local biz once a day through Monday, June 9.
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