THIRD FRIDAY MUSIC SERIES: THE YELLOW KITES
Fountain Square favorites The Yellow Kites are the musical guest at this free event hosted by New Day Craft brewery. The Yellow Kites are a husband and wife duo who use guitar, harmonica, vocals and other tools in musical stories bright, dark and all that’s in between. The show takes place on Friday, March 17, at 7 p.m. For more information, visit theyellowkites.wordpress.com.
ICON WITH DJ METROGNOME AND DJ INDIANA JONES
Let DJ MetroGnome and DJ Indiana Jones help you get the party started. On Saturday, March 11, at 10:30 p.m., they will be spinning records from Biggie, Jay Z and Nas. The party is at the Hi-Fi, 1043 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46203, and tickets start at $10. For more information, visit oldsoulent.com.
GENERATION A: YOUNG ACTIVISTS FROM THE PAST
Hoosiers who want to learn more about activism can come to the Desmond Tutu Center at Christian Theological Seminary. On March 13 at 7:30 p.m., Dr. Allan Boesak will trace the lessons learned from generations of activism demonstrated around the globe and discuss how we can best utilize this knowledge today. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
FREDDY COLE QUARTET
Freddy Cole, brother of the legendary Nat King Cole, will be performing at the Jazz Kitchen on Saturday, March 11. Cole has toured the United States, Europe, Asia and South America. Tickets start at $20 and are available at thejazzkitchen.com.
TROLL ROLL
Let your children roll with the trolls at Skateland on Saturday, March 11, at 11 a.m. Branch and Poppy will be available all day long to dance, skate and take pictures. Admission is $5 and skate rental is $4.
JAY LENO HEADLINING LAUGHTING MATTERS
Emmy Award-winning comedian and acclaimed TV host Jay Leno is the headliner for the 17th annual comedy fundraiser Laughing Matters. This year’s event will feature a block party on Monument Circle and a red-carpet experience with entertainment, food and drinks for purchase. This event will take place at the Hilbert Circle Theatre. Tickets start at $49.50 and can be purchased at indianapolissymphony.org.
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