Downtown Indy’s Fourth Fest | 6 p.m. | American Legion Mall | Free | Join 25,000+ other Hoosiers to celebrate Independence Day with live music, food trucks, a kids zone, and a fireworks show synced to patriotic music.
First Friday Gallery Opening | 6-9 p.m. | Harrison Center | Free | Enjoy six new art collections, a puppet show, aerial performances, homemade Korean food, and a rooftop bubble machine dance party.
Saturday, July 5
Empower the Future Yoga | 10-11:30 a.m. | Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park | $29 | Recharge (or work off a July 4 hangover) through mindful movement, with proceeds benefiting a local student’s college fund.
America the Beautiful: A Melodies in Motion Event | 2-4 p.m. | IF Theatre | $15+ | Pack a picnic for this park show that blends the beauty of nature, the charm of classic film, and the magic of music.
Sunday, July 6
IndyCar Watch Party | 12 p.m. | Tom’s Watch Bar | Cost of purchase | Race downtown for giveaways, food, drinks, and a prize if you correctly pick the winner.
Maddy Smith | 7-8:30 p.m. | White Rabbit Cabaret | $29+ | Laugh until your sides hurt at this hilarious set from the Wild N Out cast member.
A $1 billion, 470-acre data center is in the proposal stages in Franklin Township — and documents have revealed the company behind the request is Google. Here’s everything we know so far. (WTHR)
Announced
If you run into Keanu Reeves around town soon, it’s not a glitch in the matrix. He’s hosting an upcoming documentary series about the launch of the Cadillac F1 team, which will be based near Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport. Network or streaming details have not yet been released. (IBJ)
Feel Good
After Tyrese Haliburton gave us his all this season, it’s time for us to give back. Send a video, photo, or message to the Hearts for Hali campaign to show your support as he recovers from surgery.
Traffic
Construction on the new roundabout at East 146th Street and Allisonville Road in Hamilton County is almost complete — but there’s more where that came from. Three additional roundabouts along 146th are also in the works. Get more details. (IBJ)
Fun Fact
It’s been 88 years since Amelia Earhart disappeared somewhere in the Pacific, and now, a team led by Purdue is hoping to solve the mystery at last. Learn more about where the Taraia Object Expedition is headed in November. (WTHR)
Listen
Major commitments are still on deck for the Irish. Check out the latest Notre Dame roster updates with Locked On.
Asked
Asked
Let’s settle this once and for all: Is a hot dog a sandwich?
A. Sure, why not? B. No. What is wrong with you? C. No — it’s a taco.
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If you’re less a photographer and more a painter, sculptor, or digital artist, submissions are also open for the Indiana Wildlife Artists 42nd Annual Exhibit. Check out the rules and submit your piece by Sunday, July 20.
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