Indianapolis weekend events: Broad Ripple Art Walk, Symphony on the Circle, Indy Ignite
Take advantage of this weekend's sunny skies by taking an art walk through one of Indy's most popular neighborhoods.
What's happening: The spring Broad Ripple Art Walk is a self-guided tour of participating businesses hosting the work of local and national artists.
The 19 businesses taking part are scattered throughout the village, encouraging attendees to explore the neighborhood.
See a map of the event here.
If you go: 2–6pm Saturday.
Organizers say a good way to start is riding the IndyGo Red Line or parking for free at the Indianapolis Art Center.
Here are the rest of our picks for the weekend:
📽️ Catch a movie online or in person during the 22nd Indy Film Fest at Kan-Kan Cinema and Living Room Theaters, Friday–Sunday.
All-access passes start at $100.
Check out the full schedule and ticket prices.
🏐 Heat it up in HamCo when the Indy Ignite play two games at the Fishers Event Center.
They play the Orlando Valkyries at 7pm Friday and the San Diego Mojo at 3pm Sunday.
Tickets start at $30.
🎭 See the beloved reimagining of the biblical story of Joseph when " Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" plays at The Tarkington, 7pm Friday and Saturday and 2pm Sunday.
Tickets start at $67.
🎼 Join the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and arts partners for a shared performance on Monument Circle during the free Symphony on the Circle event, 1pm Saturday.
🌳 Take a tour of the blooming spring trees at Crown Hill Cemetery as their staff arborist leads an Arbor Day Tree Tour, 1–3pm Saturday.
Tickets start at $10; kids 5 and under are free.
🎵 Party with pop-rocker BabyJake when he plays at Turntable, 8pm Saturday.
Tickets start at $20.
🎻 Listen to the sounds of classical music blended with modern beats when Black Violin plays at The Palladium, 8pm Saturday.
Tickets start at $25.
🧘 Let nature recharge you during the Forest Therapy Experience at Conner Prairie.
Sessions are 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm Saturday; 10:30am and 12:30pm Sunday.
Admission to Conner Prairie is $25 for adults and $19 for youth. Kids 2 and under get in free.
🤯 Spot something strange during the Oddities & Curiosities Expo at the Indiana State Fairgrounds West Pavilion, 10am Saturday and Sunday.
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