| | | | INDIANA BLACK EXPO SUMMER CELEBRATION One of the nation's largest and longest-running cultural festivals opens Thursday. This year's theme, "Our Legacy. Our Influence. Our Future.," threads through all the events. Highlights of the weekend include the uplifting Ecumenical Service Thursday which gathers diverse faith leaders and attendees to celebrate shared values, and IBE Film Festival Saturday that honors the depth and creativity of Black storytelling. Locations vary but there is not cost to attend. | |
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| | | | | | | IU HEALTH MOMENTUM INDY Shift into high gear this weekend with a packed lineup of riding, racing, and entertainment in the Bottleworks District. Whether you're a serious cyclist, casual rider, or someone who enjoys watching incredible athletes, you'll love it. Start Friday night with pro men's and women's races, come Saturday for elite Criterium cup racing, amateur and kids races, as well as a community ride honoring Indy's Major Taylor. There's also plenty of family fun at a festival spreading through Bottleworks and Mass Ave. Explore vendors, grab food and drinks, and check out games and pop-up shops. Sunday caps off the weekend with the Parkside Throwdown at Marion University's Indy Cycloplex road circuit featuring pro and amateur races. Costs vary. | |
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| | | | | LEVI RIGGS AT THE RATHSKELLER Indy has few better places to hear live music on a summer evening, and Thursday's show will take full advantage of the beautiful outdoor setting. Indiana native Levi Riggs is one of country's rising stars and he leans into his Hoosier roots as he writes about small towns and farm living. His energetic show will include favorites like "My Best Friend's a Girl" and "I'll Die Tryin'." Admission is $5. | |
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| | | | | MARION COUNTY FAIR The state's largest urban county hosts this impressive fair through July 12. Find thrills on the midway, meet animals up close in the petting zoo, watch the hilarious pig races, fill up on fair food, take a pony ride, see livestock shows, experience the action-packed Puppy Pals presentations, and definitely don't miss the live music. Tickets are $8 and up. | |
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| | | | | MUSIC AT THE MAC - SOFIA GOODMAN TRIO It's a swinging way to spend Thursday night. Unwind with exceptional live jazz at Garfield Park's beautiful MacAllister Amphitheater. The free outdoor concert showcases one of Indy's premier musicians in a relaxed setting. Award-winning drummer, composer, and bandleader Sofia Goodman is joined by Matt Twaddle on keys and Santino Tafarella on bass, to create an energetic trio. | |
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