Should we reiterate the reminder to bring bug spray + a blanket? | Photo by @newfieldstoday
News flash: TVs are so last season. Grab some popcorn + a picnic blanketbecause for summer, we’re taking the big screen outside.
Summer Nights Film Series | Fridays + Saturdays, June-August | Newfields | $12+ | Bring a chair or blanket and your own picnic (minus alcohol, which you can buy on site) to catch everything from black + white classics to modern blockbusters.
Tibbs Drive-In was a filming location for “Walter,” which was produced by three IU Bloomington grads.
Tibbs Drive-In Theatre | Thursday-Monday, May-November | Tibbs Drive-In | $12+ | The whole family (even the pups) will love visiting this drive-in for current Hollywood releases + the occasional classic. Movies at Midtown | Tuesdays + Thursdays, June-September | Midtown Plaza, Carmel | Free | Grab dinner from a surrounding restaurant and relax on the green for family-friendly movies. Pro tip: if you get there early enough, you might be able to snag couch seating.
Flix & Floats | Dates vary | Forest Park Aquatic Center, Noblesville | $5 | When the weather’s too hot and the bugs are too plentiful to enjoy a movie on the lawn, try watching one from the pool instead.
Art Friendsday Wednesday | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Cain’s Creative Chaos | Free+ | Bring your dinner and work on your projects alongside fellow makers, or sign up for a guided workshop for an added fee.
Thursday, July 3
Breathwork Experience | 6-7 p.m. | FlexWerk Fitness | $15 | Discover how to move effortlessly between energy and calm in this science-based class.
Venardos Circus presents “Far Beyond” | Thursday, July 3-Sunday, July 13 | Times vary | Greenwood Park Mall | $31+ | Marvel at the incredible feats of acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, and more at this animal-free show.
Friday, July 4
Kids Foam Party | 2-6 p.m. | 6880 Pendleton Pike Ste. C | $18+ | Set your kids loose to enjoy bounce houses, games, prizes, and the largest inflatable wet slide in Indiana.
Concert + Fireworks | 7:30 p.m. | Brownsburg Town Hall Green | Free | Celebrate Independence Day with live music, yard games, food trucks, and a fireworks show starting at 10 p.m.
Farewell, Myles Turner. The 10-year Pacers veteran is headed to the Milwaukee Bucks; find out how this will affect our team with Locked On.
Community
Hand over your keys. The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute is hoping to eliminate holiday drunk driving by offering $10-off vouchers for Uber or Lyft rides between Thursday, July 3 and Monday, July 7. Get yours. (WTHR)
Sports
O captain, my captain. Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier have been announced as captains for the WNBA All-Star Game hitting Indy on Saturday, July 19. Psst... keep an eye out for our guide to the weekend’s festivities coming soon. (IBJ)
Edu
408. That’s how many degree programs six Indiana universities are cutting this week to comply with new state laws + budgets — amounting to roughly one in five programs. See the list of impacted degree paths. (IBJ)
Plan Ahead
While most national retailers and restaurants will remain open on Independence Day, some — like Costco and Raising Cane’s — will be closed. Check out other holiday closures + special store hours. (WTHR)
Eat
The Indiana Dairy Association will host its 36th annual Ice Cream Social on Thursday, July 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monument Circle. Purchases of $5 sundaes and $1 bottled waters will benefit Indiana Sports Corp. We all scream for ice cream.(WTHR)
Health
Fun summer workouts that don’t break the bank? Yes, please. These fitness programs are fun, under $5 (some totally free), and open to various ages. From taekwondo to indoor pickleball and youth flag football, there’s something for everyone at Riverside Park.*
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🧨 And the rocket’s red glare
For safety reasons, it’s best to leave the jawdropping fireworks displays to the pros on July 4. | Photo by @thedroneguy317
If your neighborhood already sounds like a war zone, buckle up: Indy’s only gonna get louder + prouder as we celebrate the Fourth of July. If you’re orchestrating your own fireworks show, there are rules in place to keep you and your neighbors safe.
June 29-July 3 from 5 p.m. until two hours after sunset
July 4 from 10 a.m. to midnight
July 5-9 from 5 p.m. until two hours after sunset
It’s also important to check your local ordinances, as permitted times may vary.
If you observe someone setting off fireworks outside the legal times, you can call your local police department’s non-emergency number (dial 311 on a cell phone).
Certain kinds of fireworks, including cherry bombs + silver salutes, are illegal. You can also spot fireworks that are being sold illegally by key packaging giveaways, such as brown paper wrapping or boxes without graphics or markings.
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Time to assemble the most important to-do list of the year — the Indiana State Fair just released its lineup of new menu items. I’ve got my eye on the bacon honeybun burger, hot honey beignets, and pineapple lemon shake-up. But you can count me out for the pickle fried Oreos — I have questions.
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