FREE ADMISSION TO THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Celebrate El Día de los Niños with free admission to the Children’s Museum on Sunday, April 30. Families and children who visit the museum will enjoy special music, art and cultural activities. Free bicycle helmets will be given out to children between 2-5 p.m. Visit childrensmuseum.org for more information.
FREE JAM SESSION AT THE JAZZ KITCHEN
The hottest Jazz Jam in Indianapolis happens Monday nights at the Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave. Listen to the musical magic unfold on Monday, May 1, starting at 5 p.m.
500 FESTIVAL KICKOFF
Join the 500 Festival as they kickoff the greatest month of the year — May! The celebration will start at Monument Circle, where Mayor Joe Hogsett, along with executives from the 500 Festival and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, will welcome attendees in a brief ceremony. Enjoy food from some of Indy’s favorite food trucks, pick up prizes from the exhibitors on hand and get your picture taken with the Festival cars! This free event takes place on Wednesday, May 3, at 11 a.m.
NICOLE HENRY AT THE JAZZ KITCHEN
Nicole Henry, Soul Train award winner for Best Traditional Jazz Performance, will charm Indy with her passionate, soulful voice at the Jazz Kitchen on Saturday, April 29, at 5 p.m. Tickets start are $20 and can be purchased at thejazzkitchen.com.
MAIN EVENT OPENS IN INDY
The Main Event, located at 4016 E. 82nd St., aims to be your go-to entertainment and dining destination. Take in a round of bowling, play arcade games, climb a rock wall, catch a game of laser tag and grab dinner all under one roof. For more information, visit mainevent.com.
CHRIS ROCK TOTAL BLACKOUT TOUR
Due to popular demand, stand-up comedian Chris Rock has added an extra date to his Total Blackout Tour, so get your tickets while you still can. The event takes place at Old National Centre on Wednesday, May 3, and Thursday, May 4, at 8 p.m. Purchase tickets at livenation.com.
THE MADAM WALKER STORY
Freetown Village brings history to life with this performance. Learn the story of Madam C.J. Walker, the self-made millionaire, as told from a different point of view. The performance will be held on Friday, April 28, at 10 a.m. at the Madame Walker Theatre Center, 617 Indiana Ave. Visit thewalkertheatre.org for more.
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