AUTHOR NICOLA YOON
Teens and adults are invited for a presentation by young adult fiction writer Nicola Yoon, the author of “Everything, Everything” and “The Sun Is Also a Star,” a Michael L. Printz Honor Book and a National Book Award finalist. This program will be held in Central Library’s Clowes Auditorium on Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. Book sales and signings will follow the program.
Kirk Franklin & Ledisi at Old National Centre
An unlikely duo will bring collaborative musical talent to Indianapolis on Saturday, Nov. 11. Gospel music legend Kirk Franklin and R&B and jazz recording artist Ledisi will take the stage at Old National Centre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $40 to $75 and can be purchased on ticketmaster.com.
Good Food FeAst
The Kheprw Institute invites the community to a night of food, cooking demonstrations and a nutrition class. The Good Food Feast takes place on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 3-–5 p.m. Learn more at food.kheprw.org.
Indy International Festival
The Indy International Festival returns Thursday, Nov. 9, through Saturday, Nov. 11, to the Elements Financial Blue Ribbon Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. At the festival, cultures are represented with colorful displays, traditional dress, music, movement and dance, and food and drink. Event takes place from 2–9 p.m., and admission is $6 in advance and $10 at the door. Learn more at facebook.com/INDYInternationalFestival.
Black Men Are Lit
Black men are all-around lit. Celebrate Black men on Saturday, Nov. 11, at Wheeler Arts Community. There will be live entertainment, vendors and DJ Stylistic. Tickets can be purchased for $25 on Eventbrite. Learn more at facebook.com/FashionForwardIndy.