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Axios
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Indianapolis weekend events: Mother's Day weekend, Mecum auction, Indy Pride races and more
It's Mother's Day weekend and Indianapolis is full of fun experiences to help you celebrate (or party with) mom over the next few days. 🎨 Spend the weekend at Newfields with a first look at the newest iteration of THE LUME. The first look for " Connection: Land, Water, Sky — Art & Music from Indigenous Australians" starts 7pm Friday. The exhibit's grand opening is Saturday. Mother's Day programming is all day Saturday and Sunday. Single-day tickets start at $22 with multi-day passes available. 🚗 Find mom's next dream car during the Mecum Spring Classic Car Auction at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, Friday-Sunday. Gates open daily at 8am, and close one hour after the final vehicle of the day crosses the auction block. Tickets start at $30 for one day and $75 for three days. Children 12 and under are free. ⚾ Catch a ballgame or three as the Indianapolis Indians host the Columbus Clippers at Victory Field during Weekend with Bluey. Games start at 7:05pm Friday, 6:35pm Saturday and 1:35pm Sunday. Tickets start at $15. 🧜 Transport mom to an underwater kingdom when Youth Inspiration Theatre presents " The Little Mermaid Jr." at Butler's Shelton Auditorium. Performances start at 7pm Friday and Saturday, and 2pm Saturday and Sunday. Tickets start at $25. 😂 Take mom to see a standup legend when Don "DC" Curry does five shows at Helium Comedy Club. Shows start at 7pm and 9:15pm Friday; 6pm and 8:30pm Saturday; and 6pm Sunday. Tickets start at $31. 👟 Help mom get some steps in during the 14th annual Indy Pride Rainbow 5K Run/Walk, 7am Saturday. It starts at the Fowling Warehouse and moves through the Brookside Park area. Registration is $50. 🌸 Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander culture at 11am Saturday during the free Asian Fest event at the Indiana Historical Society. 🏺 Discover the perfect vase for those flowers you bought mom during the free spring pottery sale at Fountain Square Clay Center, 12-4pm Saturday and Sunday. 🏁 Satisfy mom's need for speed at IMS for the Sonsio Grand Prix, 4:30pm Saturday. 📣 Cheer on the Indiana AlleyCats ultimate frisbee team during their home opener against the defending champion Minnesota Wind Chill, 6pm Saturday.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
DABO Celebrates 46 Years of Service with Annual State of the Race Events
DETROIT, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DABO Inc., formerly known as The Detroit Association of Black Organizations, proudly announces the celebration of its 46th anniversary, marking over four decades of unwavering commitment to empowering the Detroit community. Founded in 1979, DABO has remained a steadfast force in metro Detroit, promoting self-sufficiency, health, and wellness through transformative programs and a powerful network of over 130 member organizations. As part of this milestone, DABO will host its signature event, the 46th Annual State of the Race, April 17–19, 2025. This multi-day celebration highlights both the resilience and brilliance of the Detroit community while raising critical funds to support DABO's vital programming. With over 130 member organizations in its network, DABO continues to build a better Detroit through education, empowerment, and engagement. "The State of the Race is more than an event—it's a movement," said Rev. Horace Sheffield III, Executive Director of DABO. "For 46 years, we've brought people together to inform, inspire, and ignite change. As we look toward the future, our commitment to community unity, empowerment, and opportunity remains stronger than ever." This year's State of the Race lineup includes: April 17 – Comedy show featuring Don "DC" Curry and Henry Welch Time: 7 p.m. Location: Bridge Center Library, 9928 Grand River Ave., Detroit, MI 48204 Admission is free and open to the public. April 19 – Community forum: "Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders" Time: 11 a.m. Location: Bridge Center, 9928 Grand River Ave., Detroit, MI This year's forum will feature a keynote address by former MSNBC correspondent Joy-Ann Reid, known for her sharp insights and commentary on pressing national issues. The forum unites thought leaders, activists and community members to explore actionable strategies for cultivating the next generation of leaders. Admission is free and open to the public. April 19 – Neosoulsations concert starring Grammy Award-winning singer Chrisette Michele, celebrated R&B duo Kindred the Family Soul, and featuring a special guest appearance by comedian Bruce Bruce Time: 8 p.m. Location: Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 350 Madison St., Detroit, MI Tickets: Available at Through the continued support of the community, DABO remains a pillar of advocacy, service, and empowerment. As the organization enters its 46th year, its mission is more vital than ever: to create opportunities, foster unity, and improve the quality of life for African Americans in Detroit and beyond. Join us. Celebrate with us. Build with tickets, sponsorship opportunities, or more information call (313) 491-0003. About the Detroit Association of Black OrganizationsSince 1979, the Detroit Association of Black Organizations (DABO) has uplifted, unified, and empowered Detroit's African American community through various programs, initiatives, and events. DABO is a federation of over 130 Black, and non-Black organizations working to build community unity. For more information, please visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE National Association of Black Organizations (NABO) Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
