The weekend is starting off right with temperature’s reaching the 90’s today and I-65 is open…ALL LANES. This is ahead of schedule, but who’s complaining? Not this girl. There are plenty of things to do around the city today including a special discounted price on tickets to see Miguel Tues. Aug. 28th at Old National Centre for his Ascension Tour. $30 tickets on sale this weekend only at tlcnaptown.com using the code SUMMER.
- It’s the 161st running of the INDIANA STATE FAIR in Indianapolis until August 19th. There’s a new roller coaster ride, sit back and relax on the SkyRide and plus check out the FREE concerts with Kirk Franklin, Kool & The Gang & AnthonyHamilton. Anthony Hamilton will be there Monday at 7:30pm with 106.7 WTLC’s own Jerry Wade, The Loverman. Ticket prices and more are available at indianastatefair.com
- You may see a lot of strange characters downtown this weekend as GEN CON GAMING CONVENTION is in town at the Indiana Conventional Center. This is one of the longest running & best attended gaming conventions. Complete with costume contest, a family fun pavilion and so much more until Sunday, Aug. 5th. Get your tickets and more information at gencon.com
- If your kids are trying to bring up their basketball game, they can be a part of the VICTOR OLADIPO YOUTH BASKETBALL PRO CAMP at Park Tudor this weekend. It’s a two-day camp where kids can learn tips, get instructions from the man himself, Victor Oladipo and more. Prices are available at victoroladipocamp.com
- Be a part of the AtoZ BACK TO SCHOOL RALLY at Good Samaritan Missionary Baptist Church from 1p-3pm. Food, school supplies, physicals and more plus free back packs. Details available at their facebook page, @GoodSamaritanMBCIndianapolis
- Take part of the ZIONSVILLE STREET DANCE on Main St. in Boone County starting at 6pm. This is a family friendly event with live music, food and dancing of course until 11pm. Tickets start at $5 and may be purchased at zionsvillechamber.org/street-dance.html
There’s still more to do like listen to live music at the local wineries from Easley Winery with their Groovin in the Garden Summer Music Series, live music on the lawn at Mallow Run Winery in Johnson County, plus Tony Cheeseborough is in town as well. To find out about these events and more, head over to AroundIndy.com. Indy’s R and B Leader, 106.7 WTLC will have tickets to see Martin Lawrence with his Lit AF Tour, Sept. 28th & tickets to see Anthony Hamilton at the Fair.
