Weekend Roundup: July 11-13

                The sun is shining this weekend so go out and enjoy it! On Friday head out to the Indianapolis Zoo for a fun concert for the kids. The Zoolapalooza Concert begins at 5:30 and ends at 8:30. It features songs everyone knows and loves. The concert is held in the middle of the Zoo next to the Café on the Commons.

                On Saturday bike on down to University Park for the largest USA cycling sanctioned race in the state of Indiana.  Race day registration starts at 8:00 and the race begins at 9:00a.m.  The Indy Crit draws over 500 racers from across the Midwest so be sure to check it out!

                How about a fun outdoor concert? Michael Franti and Spearhead will be playing at the FarmBureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park this Sunday. The concert starts at 5:30 and ends at 10:00. Come at 3:30 for some yoga on the lawn before the concert. Yoga and music! What more could you want?

                Head to Noblesville for their 23^rd annual Street Dance! This family friendly event will happen this Saturday from 5 – 11 p.m. It takes place in the historic downtown Noblesville. It opens with the Taste of Noblesville to give the dance attendees an opportunity to try all the fantastic restaurants Noblesville has to offer. There will be a DJ and dancing all night long.

                

                Go Check out the O’ Jays performing this Sunday at the Palladium! The show starts at 7pm. This band is an American treasure and was inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. Don’t miss you chance to see this amazing band live in concert!

Weekend Roundup June 13-15

After all the rain this week it’s time to get out and enjoy the weekend. Stop by the Indianapolis Zoo on Friday from 7-midnight for the Zoobilation! This party helps raise money for the Indianapolis Zoo’s newest member, the orangutans. Orangutans are going extinct and they need your help. Enjoy live music and food from all over the city to save the apes in black tie fashion.

Check out everyone’s favorite 90’s band at the Old National Centre this Saturday, The Presidents of the UnitedStates. They will be performing with Kris Orlowski and Charlie Patton’s War. I am sure they will play favorites such as Peaches!

90’s bands not your thing but still want a concert? Then Check out 99.5 WZPL’s Birthday Bash at the Fairgrounds this Friday. Performers include Jason Derulo, Austin Mahone, Icona Pop and more. The show begins at 7:00 and it is sure to be a blast!

 The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Dance Kaleidoscope and Clowes Memorial Hall present the fully-staged version of Maurice Ravel’s ballet Daphnis et Chloé. This is considered one of the best ballets ever written. The show is on Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Grab your tickets now and enjoy your weekend!

Weekend Roundup: 5/23 - 5/25

It's Memorial Day Weekend, which means it is time for the Indy 500! To kick-off the weekend celebrations on Friday is Coors Light Carb Day . Sammy Hagar and Sublime will be playing. On  Saturday, Country Star, Jason Aldean, will be at the speedway performing a concert. And we can't forget race day is Sunday.

There is more to do this weekend then just the race activities. Take the kids out to see the new orangutan exhibit that is opening this Saturday at the Indianapolis zoo. You can experience up close interactions with the orangutans as well as great family photo opportunities. If you bring your kid to opening day your kid will receive a rare orangutan trading card.

Monkeys not your thing? How about some swing dancing? Swing dance lesson in the Fountain Square Theater start this weekend on Friday. The lessons start at 7:30 and will happen every Friday of the summer. After all that dancing check out the roof top dinning that opens on Friday as well. 

Need a laugh? On Saturday famous blue collar comedian Bill Engvall will be at Hilbert Circle Theater. Best known for his "Here's your sign" bit. You are sure to get a lo of laughs out of this show. There are two shows one starts at 7 and the other starts at 9:30. Grab your tickets fast!

Or, is it getting a little too hot for you? Then you should head on down to Carmel's Clay Water Park. The water park is opening this Friday. You can purchase a private cabana to relax in or try your luck on the AquaClimb. 

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