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Kesha is just one of several early aughts acts coming to Ruoff Music Center — Hilary Duff and The Pussycat Dolls will also be playing at the outdoor venue. | Photo by Raph_PH via Creative Commons
Live music lovers, rejoice. This week has brought five (and counting) major tour announcements coming to Indianapolis venues. No matter your taste in tunes, you’re sure to find something you like in this lineup:
Kesha: “The Freedom Tour” | Aug. 30 | Ruoff Music Center | The “TiK ToK” singer returns to Ruoff with a high-voltage new set focused on “radical self-expression, spiritual resilience, and rebellious joy.”
Dirty Heads + 311: “So Glad You Made It Tour” | Aug. 2 | Everwise Amphitheater | Find out if the color of your energy really is amber when you groove along to these reggae rock bands.
This festival features a variety of experiences, including live music, new sidewalk murals, an Epicurean Market, a student poster giveaway, walk and talk tours, and more. | GIF by INDYtoday
Get ready, Indy — SWISH 2026 is taking over downtown during Final Four weekend (April 3-6).
As the city hosts one of the biggest college sports events of the year, SWISH will transform the streets into a free, family-friendly celebration of art, music, food, and culture. Think live performances, vibrant murals, delicious bites, and more — all showcasing Indy’s creative talent.
With 200+ artists, performers, and chefs involved, it’s where creativity meets game-day energy. Come explore, experience, and celebrate Circle City in full swing.
Speaking of Final Four weekend, Visit Indy and the Indiana Sports Corp launched the Indiana Hoops Pass, a free, interactive digital experience celebrating our basketball heritage. Learn how to earn prizes including koozies, stickers, hats, and free tickets to the Men’s Final Four Fan Fest.
Seasonal
This is not a drill: Cherry blossoms have emerged in White River State Park. Here’s exactly where + when to find them. (WTHR)
Sports
Following the departure of Thad Matta, who announced his retirement last month, the Butler Bulldogs have a new head men’s basketball coach: Ronald Nored. The former point guard played in NCAA championship games for the team in 2010 and 2011. (IBJ)
Theater
Text all your friends who love to weaponize their BFA: The 2026-2027 Indianapolis Broadway season has been announced, with eight shows including “Hadestown” and “Disney’s The Lion King” coming to the Circle City. Season tickets go on sale on Friday, May 15. (WTHR)
Outdoors
It’s public park renovation season, y’all. Check out planned improvements to WISH Park and Canterbury Park, both of which broke ground in the past week and are expected to wrap by the end of 2026.
Quoted
“It’s been just chewed up. There’s potholes like crazy.” That’s what one westsider had to say about the state of West 21st Street — but will it get fixed before race day? Here are the odds. (WTHR)
Health
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Post of the Day
The blimp is also known as “Soar Charles” or “The Ugly Chuckling.” | Photo by @wthrcom
New deals on best-selling apparel, top-rated home appliances, beauty must-haves, and more drop every day until Tuesday, March 31, thanks to Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. These are our top five for today:
🫧 Stock up on Olaplex’s weightless dry shampoo while it’s on sale for the lowest price yet this year.
🍚 Make the perfect rice every time thanks to the discount on this top-rated rice cooker.
👠 Hurry — the deal on these date night-ready heeled sandals is only available until this afternoon.
🏓 Also only available until this afternoon is the deal on this 4.7-star rated pickleball set that features lightweight paddles, balls, and a case.
🧴 Take 50% off Neutrogena’s rapid wrinkle repair moisturizer that boosts skin elasticity + reduces fine lines.
On Tuesday night, I took my husband out to the symphony and dinner at Carmel’s newest Thai restaurant, Thai Prime. From the green and gold lush decor to the flavorful food, we absolutely loved it — I highly recommend the spicy dumplings and the pad Thai.
Pro tip: Don’t be afraid of opting for a higher spice level at Thai Prime. We ordered our food medium and didn’t even break a sweat.
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