| | | | | BRICKYARD WEEKEND
They're going the distance. They're going for speed. Winning Sunday's Brickyard 400 may not be a piece of cake as there are several drivers showing well this season, but it's a sure thing the week at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be full of thrills. Kick it off Thursday with the Hauler Parade down Main Street in Speedway, then catch the opening night of USAC NOS Energy Drink Indiana Sprint Week on the IMS dirt track. The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series stars hit the track Friday for practice, then take the flag for the Pennzoil 250 on Saturday. Sunday's race features frontrunners Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, Ryan Blaney, and Tyler Reddick. In addition to engines revving, fans can enjoy the Rule the Road Fan Midway with driver appearances, a kid zone, and vendor booths. Tickets are $20 and up. | |
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| | | | | | | INDY SHORTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
MovieMaker magazine calls this one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” and you can find out why through Sunday. Living Room Theaters and Newfields are hosting a lineup of 253 unique, creative, and captivating short films in 39 themed programs like horror, comedy, documentary, narrative, and animated. Tickets are $13 and up for this Academy Award®-qualifying festival. Many of the shorts are also available to stream. | |
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| | | | | INDIANAPOLIS BURGER WEEK
Do you dress your burger like it's going to a fancy ball, all decked out in exotic toppings? Maybe a simple smashed patty or vegan option does the trick? Through Sunday, find $7-$8 burgers running the gamut all over Indy. Download the passport, check in, earn points, win prizes. Easy peasy. If you don't eat your meat, how can you have any pudding? | |
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| | | | | CONCERTS ON THE CANAL - BIG 80S
Dig out that Members Only jacket, tease that big hair, and have a throwback evening Thursday at the Indiana Historical Society. The Stardust Terrace is the perfect space to get into the '80s groove of Prince, Madonna, Rick Springfield, Bon Jovi, and more. Hope you're ready to dance because The Big 80s Tribute Band won't let you be a wallflower. Tickets are $45 and up. Due to construction, no free seating will be available. | |
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| | | | LOBSTER PALOOZA AT BASILE OPERA CENTER
The stage is set for a summer full of song, celebration, and seafood, and it all begins Saturday. The 15th anniversary Lobster Palooza is a New England-style lobster bake and also an important fund raiser supporting music education in Indy. Celebrate the season with drinks, dancing, and fun as you enjoy live entertainment, an open bar, cigar bar, popcorn, salt water taffy, and more in a boardwalk-inspired evening capped off with a delicious lobster, beef tenderloin, or surf-n-turf meal. Tickets are $200. | |
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