Kelsey Mitchell is one of three Fever players to make the 2025 All-Star roster. | Photo courtesy of the Indiana Fever
Hoop, there it is. The WNBA All-Star weekend is tipping off on Friday, July 18, promising exciting events across Indy. Here’s everything you need to know to join in on the action — no b-ball skills needed.
WNBA Live | Friday, July 18-Saturday, July 19 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Indiana Convention Center | $28 | Experience the crossroads of basketball, entertainment, and culture with panels, photo ops, merch, and surprise appearances from some of your favorite stars.
Fever Fest | Saturday, July 19 | 6 p.m. | Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park | $30+ | Enjoy six hours of entertainment, including standup sets from Cedric The Entertainer, Leslie Jones, and Aida Rodriguez, plus music from The Kid Laroi, G-Eazy, and Bia. Cap off the evening with a watch party on the venue’s massive screens.
WNBA All-Star Game | Saturday, July 19 | 8:30 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $179+ | Watch Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier lead their teams to victory or defeat.
Family Game Club | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | IPL East 38th Street Branch | Free | Whether you have a taste for competition or prefer cooperative games, there’s something for everyone in the library’s collection.
“A Door Left Open” Tour | 6-10 p.m. | Black Circle | $20+ | Rock out to metalcore music from bands hailing from Indy, Nashville, Houston, and beyond.
Thursday, July 10
Storytelling Drawing | 1:30-3 p.m. | Harrison Center | Free | Listen, converse, and create with fellow community members as you exchange stories.
Farmers Market | 4-6 p.m. | North United Methodist Church | Cost of purchase | Stock up on produce, meats, and other farm-fresh items.
Friday, July 11
IU Health Momentum Indy | Friday, July 11-Sunday, July 13 | Times vary | Locations vary | Free | Watch thrilling bike races and enjoy a vibrant street party.
Poolside Gossip Exhibition Opening | 6-9 p.m. | Cafe Oztara | Free | Take a dip into art celebrating summer: the season for girlies to yap and rocket bomb pops to melt.
What do line dancing, a WNBA watch party, family game night, and BUTTER all have in common? They’re all stars of GANGGANG’s The Kickback, a new summer cultural series launching at the AMP at 16 Tech tomorrow, July 10. Check out all 12 events through August.
Opening
La Margarita is reopening on Thursday, July 17 in its new location at 501 Virginia Ave., in the space formerly occupied by Aroma Indian Cuisine. Get ready for the big day by snagging a gift card for 20% off.
Drink
If you need another reason to raise a glass, Westfield dog park Crate Escapes is hosting a grand opening event for its full bar. Stop by this Saturday + Sunday for happy hour pricing, drink samples and specials, and of course, off-leash play for your pups.
Try This
Say hello to one of the most popular pop-ups in the nation: the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck, which will stop by The Shops at Perry Crossing this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Take some advice from Reddit — you’re gonna want to get there early.
Real Estate
If you like our Mansion Monday series, you’re going to love this news. Tickets are now available for Indianapolis Monthly Magazine’s 2025 Dream Home tour, featuring a 18,000-sqft modern mansion on eight wooded acres in Fishers. Tours will take place on select dates in August.
Announced
Something icy this way comes... and no, it’s not the weather. Disney On Ice announced it’s bringing Mickey’s Search Party to Gainbridge Fieldhouse from January 21-25, 2026. Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, July 15.
Sports
What’s next for the Blue and Gold now that we know Haliburton won’t be playing next season? Tony East has all the updates you need with Locked On Pacers.
Community
Experience the best in local produce and artisanal goods at the Brownsburg Farmers Market. Every Thursday evening from now to August, 50+ vendors gather at Town Hall Green with fresh, locally-sourced items and weekly special events. See why it’s a summer must-do.*
It’s day two of Amazon Prime Day. Shop standout deals that just went live:
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⚡ Make football season bigger and better with 50% off Sony’s 65-inch 4K Ultra HD TV — saving you over $1,800.
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⚡ Stock up on a good iPhone charger cord while it’s marked down to $9.99, the lowest price of the year.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Crowdsource: What’s your favorite thing to eat from the food offerings at Rock the Ruins? I’ll be at St. Paul and the Broken Bones tomorrow, and as one of those people who is always planning their next meal, I’d love your input.
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