As we welcome the month of May and its (hopefully) warm weather, you may be looking for a chance to go out and enjoy live music and good food, catch a show or new gallery opening, or prepare for the big race. Thankfully, the Indianapolis Recorder has you covered! We’ve put together an extensive list of just a few events and activities going on in and around Indianapolis in This Weekend in the Arts.
Unfortunately, we could not cover everything in one calendar. So, if there is an event or celebration we missed, feel free to let us know at newsroom@indyrecorder.com.
Friday, May 10
3rd Annual Art of Speed Juried Art Exhibition
Gallery Forty-Two, 140 E. Washington St.
6-10 p.m.
Free
Featuring paintings, drawings, sculptures and multimedia work from more than 20 of Indy’s well-known visual artists, the Art of Speed celebrates the “spirit of speed and auto racing” in Indianapolis during the month of May.
How Bizarre Vintage & Handmade Market
Sun King Brewery, 135 N. College Ave.
6:30 p.m.
Free
In partnership with Six Ways Market, this pop-up vintage market is located inside Sun King’s tap room and gives guests a chance to “meet the maker” and support local artists.
Julius Caesar A Modern Adaptation
Phoenix Theatre Cultural Center, 705 N. Illinois St.
7: 30 p.m. (Recurring through May 19)
Tickets start at $15
In partnership with Zach & Zack, Indy Shakes’ presents a modern retelling of Shakespear’s “Julius Caesar, complete with “all the backstabbing but none of the togas.”
Saturday, May 11
Asian Fest 2024
Indiana Historical Society, 450 W. Ohio St.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Featuring live music and entertainment, vendors food, activities and cultural demonstrations, the 18th annual Asian Fest, is open to the public to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
The Magic of Motown
The Palladium, 1 Carter Green, Carmel, IN
7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $39
Featuring hits from The Temptations, Diana Ross & the Supremes, Marvin Gay, Aretha Franklin and more, a powerhouse group of 15 vocalists and a their six piece band deliver the Magic of Motown complete with costuming and chorography.
500 Festival Kids’ Day
Downtown Indianapolis
Noon to 4 p.m.
Free
Indy’s largest free outdoor festival for kids is back, welcoming families to a carnival-like environment where they can interact with educational displays, participate in workshops, make crafts and more.
500festival.com/youth/jpmorgan-chase-kids-day/kids-day/
Sunday, May 12
Matthew Ball – The Boogie Woogie Kid
Clowes Auditorium, Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair St.
2-3 p.m.
Free
Made possible by Friends of the Library, pianist and singer-songwriter Matthew Ball brings a New Orleans, swing era style music to IndyPL’s Circulating Sounds Concert series.
Sesame Street Live: Say Hello
Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Blvd.
1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
$31
Elmo and friends are coming to a neighborhood near you in Sesame Street Live. Families are invited to sing, dance and enjoy fun surprises with Elmo, Abby Cadabby and Cookie Monster during this all-new celebration.
Visiting Scientist with Dr. Carlotta Berry
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St.
11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
$27 for youth, $32 for adults
Dr. Carlotta Berry, a professor, author, researcher and STEM trailblazer, joins the Children’s Museum to share her experiences in robotics and engineering. Kids will learn more about wiring and circuitry work and participate in hands-on activities during the 30-minute session.
childrensmuseum.org/visiting-scientist-program
Please note: Admission and ticket prices listed are general and before taxes/fees.
Contact Arts & Culture Reporter Chloe McGowan at 317-762-7848. Follow her on Twitter @chloe_mcgowanxx.
Chloe McGowan is the Arts & Culture Reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper. Originally from Columbus, OH, Chloe has a bachelor's in journalism from The Ohio State University. She is a former IndyStar Pulliam Fellow, and has previously worked for Indy Maven, The Lantern, and CityScene Media Group. In her free time, Chloe enjoys live theatre, reading, baking and keeping her plants alive.
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