AGENDA

By SuSaN Salaz

July 13

Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra Indianapolis Zoo indianapoliszoo.com

Visit the Indianapolis Zoo, where you'll be welcomed in an entirely new way this summer through the stunning White River Gardens and Colts Welcome Plaza. On Thursday evenings, jazz up your immersion into nature with music under the Bicentennial Pavilion with specialty food, a full bar and animal exhibits open until 7 pm.

July 15

8-Hour Dream Endurance Race & Marathon – Cat Nap 5K

Butler University

8hourdream.com

Gear up for an adrenaline-pumping experience at CRRG's thrilling event for running enthusiasts of all levels. With an exhilarating endurance race, marathon experience and the Cat Nap 5K, everyone has the opportunity to test their mettle and chase their dreams across the beautiful landscape of Butler University.

July 20

Sing along to all your favorite Billy Joel tunes and hear some deep tracks you haven't heard in years at this lively show. Featuring pianist and singer Eric Baker, along with a full band, you'll hear why Billy Joel's music has made such an impact over the past 50 years.

July 29

Brews on the Boulevard

Midtown Plaza, Carmel carmelbrewsandbarrels.com

Tap into an impressive list of breweries, wineries and distilleries from the Brews & Barrels Trail and across the state at Brews on the Boulevard. Sample unlimited selections with a tasting ticket, enjoy local food options and hear live music on two stages at this lively event on Midtown Plaza.

August 4

Pickle with a Purpose

West Indy Racquet Club westindyracquetclub.com

Join the West Indy Racquet Club for their monthly Pickle with a Purpose, benefitting The Concord Neighborhood Center. Organized open play on indoor and outdoor courts for all skill levels, challenge courts, and raffles with fun prizes from Pickled Paddler make this a pickleball party not to miss.

July 28 – August 20

Indiana State Fair

Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center indianastatefair.com

This year, the Indiana State Fair has some exciting new adventures. Sports enthusiasts will have a ball at the Indiana Basketball History Exhibit. Animal lovers will adore the Otter Adventure and Swifty Swine Races. And everyone will delight in the debut of Illuminate, a spectacular display of lights in the Expo Hall.

August 3-6

Gen Con Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium gencon.com

Every summer, tens of thousands of devoted gaming fans from around the world return to Indianapolis for a fantastic four days of shopping, demos, cosplay and connection. This largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention in North America represents a wide array of board games, card games and roleplaying games.

August 5

Sip & Shop Block Party

Carmel City Center carmelcitycenter.com

Refresh your summer at Carmel City Center's annual Block Party, where you can discover new treasures as you stroll through your favorite boutiques, including Bath Junkie, Uplift Intimate Apparel and Kits & Kaboodle. This enhanced Sip & Shop event features special promotions and complimentary drinks, including white wine and raspberry cocktails.