Things to Do in May

THINGS TO DO //

MAY 2022

SUN 01 Earth Day at the J Featuring an electric car show, interactive demonstrations centered on sustainability and going green, hands-on activities for children, musical entertainment, a beer garden and more! • Location: Arthur M. Glick JCC, Time: 1-4 pm, jccindy.org FREE

Hot Jazz for Cool Kids A family-friendly series of jazz concerts featuring Indy's leading jazz musicians. These concerts are a great way to introduce young people to the excitement of live music and are popular with jazz fans of any age. • Location: Central Library, Time: 3-4 pm, indypl.org

FREE

May Day Fairy Tea Learn fairy etiquette while enjoying a traditional high tea. Come dressed in your fairy best or any fancy dress. $15. • Location: Pecar Nature Center, Time: 1-2 pm,

washingtontwpparks.org

Whitestown Viking Fest Check out archery demonstrations, fire juggling, axe throwing, fighting re-enactments, archery, a Viking Village, live music and a kids corner where young warriors can make their own sword and shield and play Viking games. • Location: Anson Acres, whitestownparks.org

MON 02 Scien-Tots Little scientists and their caregivers will investigate STEM concepts through a story and hands-on exploration at learning stations in this lab-style program. Ages 2-4; registration required. • Location: Noblesville Library, Time: 9-10:15 am, hepl.lib.in.us FREE Storytime en Espanol Join Ms. Laura as she presents a bilingual storytime! Preschoolers will enjoy books, songs and games in both Spanish and English. • Location: Nora Branch Library, Time: 10:30-11 am, indypl.org FREE

TUES 03 Drumming with Syllables Preschoolers ages 3 - 6 and an adult are invited to experiment with words, syllables, and articulation to create their own patterns of sounds. They'll learn about rhythm, patterns and rhymes, and sing songs. • Location: Spades Park Branch, Time: 10:30-11 am, indypl.org FREE

Terrific Tuesdays Storytime Preschoolers ages 2-5 years and their caregivers are invited for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! • Location: East 38th Street Branch Library, Time: 10:30-11 am, indypl.org FREE

WED 04 500 Festival Kickoff to May The celebration traditionally starts with the arrival of the Chevy Festival Cars, led by the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car. At the Kickoff to May, you can also enjoy food from some of Indy’s favorite food trucks, pick up prizes from exhibitors, get photos with the #FestivalCars, and more! • Location: Monument Circle, 500festival.com

Talking Hands: ASL 101 Children 0-3 and their caregiver are invited to explore American Sign Language in this workshop led by Luna Language Services. Enjoy this amazing opportunity to learn ASL and enrich the communication between you and your children at home! Registration required. • Location: College Avenue Branch Library, Time: 10:30-11 am, indypl.org FREE THURS 05 First Thursday Night @ The Children’s Museum On the first Thursday of every month, it's just $6 admission per person! • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Time: 4-8 pm, childrensmuseum.org

Fruit and Veggie Yoga Can you stretch like a carrot? Or bend like a banana? Enjoy a story and learn yoga poses based on fruits and veggies. We will follow up with a healthy fruit or veggie snack. Registration required. • Location: Beech Grove Branch Library, Time: 11-11:30 am, indypl.org FREE

Newfields Community Day Enjoy free admission to Newfields on the first Thursday of the month. Advance ticket is required. • Location: Newfields, Time: 11 am-8 pm, discovernewfields.org

FREE

STEAM Team Explore technology, science experiments, engineering, and more! School-age children (6+) and a caregiver will learn about each month's theme, then take part in a follow-up experiment. Registration required. • Location: West Perry Library, Time: 4-5 pm, indypl.org FREE

THURS 05̶FRI 06 500 Festival

Mini-Marathon Expo An exciting start to Mini-Marathon weekend in Indianapolis! The Mini-Marathon Expo features interactive activities and exhibitors for all ages. The Expo is free and open to the public and a great opportunity for everyone to enjoy the excitement of the Mini-Marathon. • Location: Indiana Convention Center, Time: 4-9 pm,

indymini.com

FRI 06 Pajama-Rama Put on your cutest pair of pajamas, grab your favorite teddy bear and pack up a blanket! Families looking for a fun program to enjoy with their toddlers and preschoolers will love the music educator from Moriah Music, who will lead us in songs and stories about some of our favorite animals. • Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, Tme: 7 pm, hamiltoncounty.in.gov

FREE

FRI 06̶SAT 07 Lantern Days Experience Westfield's rich history with this Founding Day celebration and festival! • Location: Grand Junction Plaza, westfieldwelcome.com FREE

SAT 07 500 Festival MiniMarathon 30,000+ runners, joggers, walkers, and wheelchair participants will take over the streets of downtown Indianapolis for The Greatest Spectacle in Running - the Indy Mini. • Location: West St near JW Marriott, Time: 7 am-2 pm, indymini.com

Free Comic Book Day @ Indianapolis Public Libraries Stop by any Indianapolis Public Library branch and pick up a free comic book from our selection for all ages, while supplies last. • Location: All Indianapolis Public Libraries, Time: 10 am-5 pm, indypl.org FREE

Salamander Saturday Did you know there is a day set aside every year to celebrate the super cool salamander? You’re invited to meet the new park salamander and see and learn about native Indiana salamanders with Jim Horton, President of the Hoosier Herpetological Society. • Location: Strawtown Koteewi Park, Time: 1-3 pm, hamiltoncounty.

in.gov FREE

Star Wars Family Festival Enjoy family-friendly Star Wars activities with like minded fans! Costumes encouraged but not required. There will be a virtual reality booth for ages 13+, crafts, lightsaber training, a preschool Jdi training course, a scavenger hunt and more! • Location: Fishers Library, Time: 11 am-1 pm, hepl.lib.in.us FREE

WED, MAY 04 500 FESTIVAL KICKOFF TO MAY AT MONUMENT CIRCLE Star Wars Night @ Indianapolis Indians Victory Field turns into a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars character appearances, music, in-game entertainment and more. • Location: Victory Field, Time: 6:35 pm, milb.com/indianapolis

Teddy Bear Concert Series: The Garden Symphony Young children are invited to move along to live music as they listen to the story of a ladybug’s search through the garden for her own special song. • Location: Theater at the Fort, Time: 11 am, indianapolissymphony.org FREE

SUN 08 Mother’s Day Brunch @ Conner Prairie Celebrate that special person in your life! Relax, let Conner Prairie do the cooking, and make the day special with a delicious variety of items to choose from. • Location: Conner Prairie, Time: 10 am & 12:30 p.m., connerprairie.org

Sensory-friendly Sundays @ Conner Prairie The second Sunday of every month, exhibit components that make noise will be turned off. All quiet spaces can be utilized and staff trained in Sensory Friendly Practices will be on hand in case anyone needs assistance. • Location: Conner Prairie, Time: 10 am-Noon, connerprairie.org FREE

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MON 09 Messy Munchkins Listen to a story, then squish and smush your way into the benefits of messy play. Dress for mess! Ages 2-5. Registration required. • Location: Noblesville Library, Time: 10-11 am, hepl.lib.in.us FREE

TUES 10 Jungle Tales Enjoy a fun program where little ones learn about animals and nature. This program includes: stories, games, crafts and outdoor exploration. Registration required. $5. Ages 2-5. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, Time: 10-11 am, garfieldgardensconservatory.org

Sensory Story Time with Carter’s Play Place Interactive sensory play during an evening story time for all ages. Engage in hands-on play to bring stories to life! • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 10:30-11:30 am, wwpl.

lib.in.us FREE *SN

WED 11 Arts

Play: Yes You Can-Can Stimulate your child’s curiosity with this art-based play workshop focusing on the senses with Amaunnet Ashe, from Arts for Learning Indiana. Multi-sensory fun includes singing, movement, and storytelling. Designed for ages 0-3 and their caregiver. • Location: Warren Branch Library, Time: 10:30-11 am,

indypl.org FREE

Play & Learn Storytime All ages are welcome for an indoor storytime at the library. • Location: Fortville-Vernon Township Public Library, Time: 10:30 am, fvtpl.org FREE

THURS 12 Baby Love Storytime Stories, songs, rhymes, finger-plays, and play time for babies (infant-18 months) accompanied by a caregiver. Siblings welcome. Registration required. • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 10:30-11:30 am, wwpl.lib.in.us FREE

English Country Dancing Enjoy a lively evening of dancing for all skill levels. English Country Dance is a form of social folk dance which originated in Renaissance England, and was popular until the early 19th century. • Location: Garfield Park Arts Center, Time: 6:30-8:30 pm, gpacarts.org

Hike & Seek Designed to be a true immersive experience for preschoolers. There is no set theme for these hikes. We will hike at the pace of our tiniest walkers, stopping to investigate things that interest us along the way. Ages 2-7. • Location: Lilly Lake, Time: 9:30-10:30 am, indyparks.org FREE

FRI 13 Reading Ready Time: Sing & Dance with Cathy Morris Children 3-6 are invited to a virtual visit to the library! Join us to sing, dance & draw along while Cathy Morris plays the Electric Violin. • Location: Virtual, Time: 10-10:45 am, indypl.org FREE

Steel Drums Ensemble Performance Enjoy listening to the rhythmic sound of steel drums! Mr. McLaughlin's Steel Pan Drum Circle from Westfield Washington High School will play for us. • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, 12:45-1:30 pm, wwpl.lib.

in.us FREE

SAT 14 Carmel Symphony Orchestra Family Fun Children are invited to enjoy a concert by CSO musicians as they play excerpts from some of the world’s greatest orchestral classics. After the concert, kids can join in a drum circle presented by Resounding Joy, Inc. • Location: The Palladium, Time: 3 pm, thecenter

presents.org

Downtown Mooresville Street Fair Featuring a wide variety of vendors, live music, food trucks, shopping and even a bouncy house for the kids. • Location: The Farmhouse Market in Mooresville, Time: 10 am-3 pm, visitmorgancountyin.com

Peanut Butter and Jam: Defying Gravity with Juggler Jack Denger Carmel native Jack Denger began juggling at age 7 and has been hooked ever since, winning international awards and competitions with skill matched by few. Join him for an exciting display of juggling to music with balls, clubs and rings – and even explore the objects he uses to do it! • Location: The Palladium, Time: 10:30 am, thecenterpresents.org

Rainbow 5K This event promotes wellness and raises money for the local LGBTQ+ community. Special youth registration fees are available for kiddos 13 and under who want to walk or run! • Location: Indianapolis Firefighters Union Hall, Time: 8:30 am, indypride.org

Small Wonders: Sense Sensation Explore taste, touch, sight, smell and hearing! Learn all about your senses while creating artworks, playing at sensory stations, and working together on STEAM-inspired projects. • Location: Indiana State Museum, Time: 10-11 am, indianamuseum.org

Touch a Truck A unique opportunity for children to explore vehicles of all types — public service, emergency utility, construction, transportation, delivery, and just plain cool — all in one place. • Location: Pioneer Park in Mooresville, Time: 10 am-Noon, mooresvillepark.com

SAT 14̶SUN 15 Broad Ripple

Art Fair Presenting fine art and crafts by the nation’s best artists and artisans! Enjoy art, live music and performances on two stages, fantastic food, Sun King Brewing Company beer and Mallow Run Winery wine, artist demonstrations, and interactive art activities for people of all ages! • Location: Indianapolis Art Center, Time: 10 am-5 pm,

indyartcenter.org/braf

FRI, MAY 20 FRIDAY NIGHT CAMPFIRES: SPIDERS AT HOLIDAY PARK

We Can Camp Join Conner Prairie as you learn basic camping skills, enjoy fun outdoor experiences and spend the night on park grounds in a tent! This program is perfect for first-time campers or anyone looking for a refresher. • Location: Conner Prairie, Time: 1 p.m.-10 a.m. (Sunday), connerprairie.

org

MON 16 Cinderella Story Time Enjoy a special ballet story time with Central Indiana Academy of Dance. Presenters will share "Cinderella" based on Charles Perrault's work and provide a mini ballet lesson. Registration required. Ages 18 month-K. • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 10:30-11:30 am, wwpl.lib.in.us

FREE

TUES 17 Adzooks Puppets: The Tortoise and the Hare Experience the excitement of live puppet theater in this original retelling of the classic Aesop's tale by Adzooks Puppets. Cheer on the Tortoise and the Hare as they learn that there are no losers when it comes to friendship. Registration required. • Location: Warren Branch Library, Time: 1-1:30 pm, indypl.org FREE

WED 18 Little Beach Babes Bring your little one in for seasonal themed fun! Enjoy crafts, games and fun activities. Ages 2-5. $12. • Location: Forest Park Lodge, Time: 10-11 am,

noblesvilleparks.org

THURS 19 Little Green Thumbs Bring your little gardener to get their hands dirty in the Children's Garden. Participants will have the opportunity to plant, care for, and harvest crops in the Garden. $5; registration required. • Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, Time: 10-11 am,

garfieldgardensconservatory.org

Family Game Night Enjoy games and puzzles and family fun in a safe setting. • Location: Martindale-Brightwood Branch Library, Time: 4:30-5:30 pm, indypl.org FREE

Outdoor Nerf Battle Get your Nerf on! This free event has Nerf darts on hand and some loaner Nerf guns. Please wear eye protection and bring your own water. • Location: Pecar Park, Time: 6-7 pm, washingtontwpparks.org FREE

Peppa Pig’s Adventure Join Peppa on an exciting camping trip in the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe. With lunch boxes packed and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa and friends are excited about their outdoor adventure, full of singing, dancing, games and surprises. • Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, Time: 6 pm,

butlerartscenter.org

FRI 20 Animal Adventures: Fish in Our Fish Tank Naturalists from the Zionsville Nature Center will join librarians as they share their knowledge about fish in our fish tank through read-aloud stories, rhymes and activities. • Location: Hussey - Mayfield Memorial Public Library, Time: 10:30-11:30 am, hmmpl.org FREE

Friday Night Campfires: Spiders A fun Friday night around the campfire! Enjoy a sweet treat by the fire, learn something new, and experience night hiking. Roasting sticks and s'mores provided. Bring your own hot dog dinner and make a meal of it! $7. • Location: Holliday Park, Time: 6:30-8 pm,

indyparks.org

FRI 20̶SUN 22 Music Moves Enjoy a collaborative celebration with Dance Kaleidoscope as they showcase music by Bernstein, Brahms, Handel and more. • Location: Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, icomusic.org

Family Creek Exploration Have loads of fun getting wet and muddy exploring the creatures that live in the Holliday Park creeks. A naturalist will help you identify what you find! Wear old shoes and clothes that can get dirty. Nets and collecting tubs provided. $5. • Location: Holliday Park, Time: 2-3 pm, indyparks.org

Indiana Peony Festival Enjoy celebrating our state flower at the second annual Peony Festival! There’ll be a bouquet-off, peony plants, peony growers sharing their expertise, artisans, kids’ activities, a blooming photo spot, food trucks and much more. • Location: Seminary Park, Time: 10 am-4 pm, indianapeonyfestival.com FREE

SAT 21̶SUN 22 Central Indiana Enchanted Fairy Festival Enjoy a fairy tea party, make a fairy craft, receive a fairy dust shower, meet a live unicorn, walk the fairy path labyrinth, play in the drum circle and more. • Location: Beasley’s Orchard, centralinfairyfest.org

Cinderella Complete with beautiful choreography, music and costumes, the ballet version of this beloved fairytale is not to be missed! Watch dancers tell the tale of Cinderella's heroic triumph over bitter unkindness and cruelty, demonstrating that patience, sweetness, and courage forge the path to a true happily-ever-after. • Location: The Tarkington, thecenterpresents.org

Magic, Music and Laughs Starring the theatrical comedy magic of The Magic Comic Jamahl Keyes, mindreader Jason Adams, The Amazing Christopher Allan, and music of K.O.M Band. Just what the doctor ordered for the family! • Location: District Theater, indydistricttheatre.org

SUN 22 Classical Concerts at Central Adults and families are invited to experience the dynamic world of chamber music with members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. • Location: Central Library, Time: 2-3 pm,

indypl.org FREE

MON 23 World Turtle Day Meet turtles and tortoises up close, find out more about them, and learn how you can help save turtles every day. A craft will be provided by the nature center. • Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, Time: 3:30-5 pm,

hamiltoncounty.in.gov FREE

TUES 24 Bike, Trike and Stroll This is a great opportunity to share healthy outdoor fun with the whole family. Check in when you arrive and each person who participates in at least 4 days will receive a prize. • Location: Pecar Nature Center, Time: 1-4 pm, washingtontwpparks.org FREE The Eclectic World of the Harp Harpist Melissa Gallant will discuss and demonstrate the many sound possibilities of the instrument, with examples including beautiful Celtic melodies and French Romantic solos. • Location: The Palladium, Time: 2 pm,

thecenterpresents.org

Pajama Time Storytime Families with children ages 3-8 are invited for a fun-filled storytime featuring stories, music and activities! Children can wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffie for bedtime stories! • Location: Eagle Branch Library, Time: 7-8 pm, indypl.org FREE

Story Time Puppet Show Join the library for a Chicken Little Puppet Show! Registration required. • Location: Westfield Washington Public Library, Time: 10:30-11:30 am,

wwpl.lib.in.us FREE

WED 25 After School Playdate: Kid’s Coding Club Kids ages 8 and older and teens can join the Learning Curve online to learn about the Scratch programming language and work on a coding project. The emphasis will be on working on different long-term Scratch projects, whether by oneself or with a partner and socializing with other attendees! • Location: Virtual, Time: 4:30-5:15 pm, indypl.org FREE

“Try It” Mountain Biking Learn about mountain biking from mountain bike professionals! This program is designed for basic beginners (ages 6+). Participants should bring their own bicycle and helmet and wear comfortable clothing. • Location: Hague Road Nature Haven, Time: 5:30-6:30 pm,

in-noblesvilleparksrecreation.civicplus.com FREE

Zoopolis 500 Tortoises, start your engines! This unique annual event and race-fan favorite includes a morning of family-friendly festivities leading up to the “Greatest Spectacle in Tortoise Racing.” • Location: Indianapolis Zoo, Time: 10:30 am-12:30 pm, indianapoliszoo.com

FRI 27 Friday Night Frog Watch Learn about frogs and frog calls, and visit a pond to search for the frogs themselves! Bring bright flashlights, wear old shoes/boots, and a rain jacket if raining. Registration required; $5. • Location: Eagle Creek Park, Time: 9-10:30 pm,

indyparks.org

FRI, MAY 27

STRAWBERRIES ON THE SQUARE, DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN Movie in the Plaza: Inside Out Enjoy an evening of entertainment on the Great Lawn. Movies begin around dusk, so start times will vary. Bring blankets and chairs to cozy up and enjoy the movie! • Location: Grand Junction Plaza, Time: Dusk,

westfieldwelcome.com FREE

Strawberries on the Square Celebrate the arrival of strawberry season with strawberry shortcakes! This festival also features food and evening events like a car cruise-in and live music. • Location: Downtown Franklin, Time: 11 am-10 pm, discoverdowntownfranklin.com FREE

SAT 28 Fairy Doll The ballet Fairy Doll is a classical piece that tells the story of a mechanical doll that comes to life. It is inspired by the very famous ballets: Offenbach's score for The Tales of Hoffman, Delibe's score for Coppelia and La Boutique Fantastique. • Location: The Tarkington, Time: 1 & 4 pm, thecenterpresents.org

Swan Lake Swan Lake tells the story of Prince Siegfried and the lovely swan princess Odette. This is a family-friendly production with an intermission and pre- and post-show activities for all to enjoy. • Location: Zionsville Performing Arts Center, Time: 2 & 7:30 pm, ballettheatreofcarmel.org

MON 30 Grand Run Westfield celebrates Memorial Day with its annual Grand Run 5K, 10K and half marathon races. The race starts and finishes at the 400-acre Grand Park Sports Campus and includes portions on the Monon Trail. • Location: Grand Park Sports Campus, Time: 7 am,

westfieldwelcome.com

TUES 31 Dungeons and Dragons at West Perry Whether you’re an experienced player or someone who wants to learn, there’s plenty of room for you at the table. Ages 13-17. • Location: West Perry Branch Library, Time: 6-7:45 pm, indypl.org FREE

Family Yoga Join Alli Steinke from Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing for an all-inclusive family yoga class to learn practical breathing tools to help calm the mind. This all-level yoga flow will help you connect to your body. Bring a towel or yoga mat, water, and a friend! • Location: Geist Park, Time: 1-2 pm, hamiltoncounty.in.gov FREE

Tot Tunes This program incorporates songs and dance that will help get you ready for your busy day. Encourages the development of gross motor skills and language skills. For toddlers and preschoolers and their caregiver. Registration is required. • Location: Noblesville Library, Time: 9:30-10 am, hepl.lib.in.us FREE

ONGOING EVENTS

Spring Blooms Through May 8. As winter gives way to spring, more than 100,000 new blooms will welcome winter-weary guests to Newfields with flowers around every corner, inside and out. • Location: Newfields, discovernewfields.org

Steel Magnolias May 10-June 5. Before it was a movie, this pop culture favorite was an off-Broadway hit. With sharp, witty banter and memorable one-liners, six women from all walks of life celebrate the everyday joys and tears of small-town living while gathered at their favorite hair salon. • Location: Indiana Repertory Theatre,

irtlive.com

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical Through May 14. Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, this Tony Award-winning play is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. • Location: The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts,

civictheatre.org/matilda

Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit Through May 15. Experience the magical storytelling of Doc McStuffins as young "doctorsin-training" are invited into the McStuffins Toy Hospital to perform check-ups and diagnose toy patients while learning about healthy habits, compassion, and nurturing care. There are toys that need check-ups in the ER, toy pets who need to be groomed at the Pet Vet, baby toys that need to be fed in the Nursery, and so much more. • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, childrens

museum.org

Hello Dolly! Through May 15. Enjoy the romantic and comic exploits of Dolly GallagherLevi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker who is ready to make a match for herself. A blockbuster Broadway hit that bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance, and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. • Location: Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, beefandboards.com

How People Make Things Through May 15. Bring the manufacturing experience to life through this exhibit from the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. Venture onto the factory floor and check out hands-on activities in cutting, molding, deforming and assembly. Plus, see Fred Rogers visit real manufacturing factories in vintage videos from the original Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Series. • Location: Indiana State Museum, indianamuseum.org

Mary Poppins May 19-July 10. One of the most popular Disney movies of all time becomes a practically perfect musical! Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious adventures. • Location: Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre,

beefandboards.com

The Lume Indianapolis Through May 22. Step into a digital world of art with The Lume Indianapolis. Explore the combination of great art and cutting-edge technology at its finest with floor to ceiling projections of some of the most famous paintings in the world. As the largest exhibition experience in Newfields’ 137-year history, guests will be able to walk through nearly 30,000 square feet of immersive galleries and take in breathtaking masterpieces as you explore a new multi-sensory digital world. • Location: Newfields, discovernewfields.org

Food Truck Friday @ Federal Hill Commons May 27-July 22. On the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, enjoy lunch in the park from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., where local food trucks will serve up delicious menu items. • Location: Market Plaza at Federal Hill Commons in Noblesville, noblesvilleparks.org

From the Jazz Age to Streaming: The Soundtrack of the 20s-20s Through May 31. The Great American Songbook Foundation’s new and free interactive gallery exhibit compares and contrasts the popular music and pop culture of the 1920s and the 2020s. • Location: The Center for the Performing Arts, Time: Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm, thesongbook.org Traditions at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Through June 30. In the first new exhibition of 2022, relive your favorite traditions through iconic photography, inspiring videos and displays. Highlights include tailgating, concerts, The Command and Back Home Again in Indiana. • Location: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, imsmuseum.org

Barbie - You Can Be Anything Through July 31. From career dolls to real-world role models, Barbie has been inspiring girls since 1959 — and she isn't done yet! This exhibit showcases the iconic Barbie doll and encourages the kind of imaginative play that teaches us that we can all make the world a better place by doing work that excites us, challenges us, and brings us fulfillment. • Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis,

childrensmuseum.org

The Market at White River State Park Through July. Find a large range of vendors offering farm-fresh produce, meat, eggs, prepared foods and drinks, flowers, plants and handcrafted artisan goods. First and third Sundays through July. • Location: White River State Park Celebration Plaza, whiteriverstatepark.org

Warhol’s West Through Aug. 7. See late-career works of Pop Art icon Andy Warhol that capture the myths and pop culture surrounding familiar figures of the American West. • Location: Eiteljorg Museum, eiteljorg.org

Sugar - Commodity and Confection in Art Through Aug. 21. Prints, drawings, photographs, sculpture, tableware and textiles from the IMA Collection will show guests how sugar has shaped our material culture and social conventions. Guests will see pieces created with sugar as well as renderings of classic treats and other artworks made possible by sugar in surprising ways. • Location: Newfields, discovernewfields.org

Major Taylor: Fastest Cyclist in the World Through Oct. 23. Discover the life and career of champion bicycle racer and Indianapolis native Marshall “Major” Taylor. In this interactive experience, venture into the training room to learn how Taylor developed his speed and agility through a strict regimen of exercise and diet. Discover the pervasive racism that Taylor battled, and hear from contemporary cyclists about how Taylor’s story has inspired a new generation of Black riders. • Location: Indiana State Museum, indianamuseum.org

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