Summer is not over yet, but the temps sure feel like Spring. With all of this beautiful weather, get the family out of the house and check out some of the events listed below:
- Brickyard 400 Events at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Public gates open 7 AM to 8:30 PM. Social Media Garage, Hero Zone, Kids Zone, NASCAR Sprint Cup practice and qualifying, live music, Q & A, and the Indiana 250 (100 laps) at 4:30 PM. Info: See Web site or call 317-492-8500. http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/brickyard400/
- Praise in the Park
Join us at this years Praise in thePark with VaShawn Mitchell, Lamar Campbell and more going on now until 3pm on the canal at Buggs Temple. See the website for more details at http://praiseindy.com/1853719/kurt-carrs-new-single-weve-gotta-put-jesus-back-join-him-at-praise-in-the-park-2013/
- 39th and Central Garage Sale in Indianapolis.
A huge sale with refrigerator, stand up freezer, bike trailer, toys and clothes for boys. Artists live here, so you never know what you’ll find! 8:30 AM to 5 PM. Info: 317-850-0852. Location: Onsite Sale, 3860 Central Avenue, Indianapolis, Marion County.
- Red Skelton Museum Open in Vincennes.
A new museum in 2013 honoring the memory of Indiana’s funny man, Red Skelton, with interactive exhibits, museum theatre, memorabilia, and lots more. Located on the campus of Vincennes University. Tue Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5. Info: 812-888-2105. http://www.redskeltonmuseum.org/
- Inaugural National Dance Day Community Dance Party in Indianapolis.
An all ages, free dance party with a live band and DJ. 11 AM to 2 PM. This event will be recorded on video for submission to the Dizzy Feet Foundation. Info: See Web site below or call 317-902-7184. http://www.thedancecompanyindy.com/
- Taste of the Caribbean Food Truck at Triton Brewing Company.
12-4:30 PM. Triton Brewing Company is located on the grounds of Ft. Benjamin Harrison. Info: See Web site below or call 317-735-2706. http://www.tritonbrewing.com/
- Mystery Cafe Matinee at the Milano Inn.
Saturday matinee performance of a comedy murder mystery show. Selected Saturdays, Mar. 9 to Nov. 23: Seating at 12 PM, show at 1 PM. Some shows may already be sold out, so verify with the venue. Info: See Web site below or call 317-684-0668. http://www.themysterycafeindy.com/
- ‘Groovin’ in the Garden’ Summer Music Series at Easley Winery.
Featuring a live music performance by Stacy Sandoval Duo, 2-5 PM. The summer music series is every Saturday, May 18 to Sept. 28, 2-5 PM. Free live music and weekly wine specials. Info: See Web site below or call 317-636-4516. http://www.easleywinery.com/
- Blue Ribbon Carriage Tours in Downtown Indianapolis.
Horse-drawn carriage rides (1-4 passengers) are available Mon-Thu 6-11 PM, Fri 6 PM to 12 AM, Sat 4 PM to 1 AM, Sun 1-11 PM. Length of tour and pricing varies. Info: See Web site or call 317-631-4169. http://www.blueribboncarriages.com/
- Yellow Rose Carriage Tours in Downtown Indianapolis.
Horse-drawn carriage rides (1-4 passengers) are available Mon-Thu 6-11 PM, Fri 6 PM to 12 AM, Sat 4 PM to 12 AM, Sun 4-11 PM. Tour length and pricing varies. Info: 317-634-3400. http://www.indycarriage.com/
- Indiana 250 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Indiana 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race (100 laps), part of the Kroger Super Weekend at the Brickyard, July 25-28. See Web site below or call 317-492-8500. http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/brickyard400/
- Pizza and Wine Night at Mallow Run Winery.
Pizza by the slice and live music by Tastes Like Chicken. 5-8 PM. Free admission. Info: See Web site below or call 317-422-1556. http://www.mallowrun.com/
- Ride the Blue Arrow Train at the Indiana Transportation Museum.
A train ride to Tipton and back with dinner at your choice of Pizza Shack, Pizza King or Jim Dandy. Train ride and dinner priced separately. Selected Saturdays, May 18 to Oct. 26. Reservations required. Info: 317-773-6000. http://www.itm.org/Jeffersonian.php
- Circle City Derby Girls at The Forum in Fishers.
Doubleheader at 6:00 and 7:45 PM. Doors at 5 PM. $10 advance, $12 door (under 7 free). Info: See Web site below or call 317-849-9920. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/350854
- Indianapolis Indians Baseball at Victory Field.
Syracuse Chiefs vs. Indianapolis Indians, weather permitting. Verify with the venue if inclement weather exists on game day. Info: See Web site below or call 317-269-3542. http://www.indyindians.com/
- Summer Stock Stage at Park Tudor School.
Featuring “West Side Story,” a live theatre performance in the Ayres Auditorium. July 25-28: Thu-Sat at 8 PM, Sun at 2 PM. $17. Info: See Web site below or call 317-415-2787. http://www.summerstockstage.com/
- ‘Mind Tripping’ Comedy Mind Reading Show at the Hilton Indianapolis Hotel.
Indy’s own Christian and Katalina present the #1 comedy mind reading act in the nation, most Fridays at 8 PM and Saturdays at 8:30 PM. TEENAGERS AND OLDER ONLY. $25-35. Info: See Web site or call 317-691-6399. http://www.mindtrippingshow.com/
We’d love to see you and your family out at Praise in the Park today; come out and meet the staff from 1310 The Light. Be safe and be careful and most of all have fun!!!
