The Indianapolis 500 Race and Festival dominate the month of May in Indy, but there are plenty of other events and activities happening in Indy this month too. The following calendar of events features a few:
Treasure Island: A Musical Adventure
When: Through May 17
Where Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis 46268
Box office phone: (317) 872-9664, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily
Admission: $34 to $51, depending on day and seat selection
Based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel, Treasure Island is the story of a sea captain’s son who sets out on a voyage to find hidden treasure and encounters pirates along the way.
Twentieth Century
When: Through May 17, Thu, 7 p.m.; Fri-Sat, 8 p.m.; Sun, 2 p.m.; signed performance May 16 at 8 p.m.
Where: Indianapolis Civic Theatre, 3200 Cold Spring Rd., Indianapolis 46222
Phone: (317) 923-4597
Admission: Check prices and buy tickets online
Pegged as a hilarious adaptation by Ken Ludwig of the original 1934 comedy, this play is about a bankrupt Broadway director who tries to win back an ex-chorus girl who has since made it big in Hollywood and no longer wants anything to do with him.
Interpreting William
When: May 12-31
Where: Indiana Repertory Theatre, 140 W. Washington St., Indianapolis 46204
Phone: (317) 635-5252
Admission: Check show times and pricing and buy tickets online
Bringing local history to life, this play is about an author who spends a week at Conner Prairie Living History Museum in an attempt to gain insight into the subject of his latest book, Indiana frontiersman William Conner.
Opera: Das Rheingold
When: May 15-17, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Where: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis 46208
Phone: (317) 940-6444
Admission: Adults, $30, $70, $98, and $115; students/seniors, $28, $66, $93, $109; Buy tickets in advance.
Presented by the Indianapolis Opera with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Das Rheingold is the musical telling of a struggle among gods, goddesses, and giants who want to be lords of the ring. The opera is performed in German with captions projected above the stage.
Fall Out Boy
When: May 15, 6:30 p.m.
Where:The WhiteLies Lawn at White River State Park, 810 W. Washington St., Indianapolis 46204
Admission: Tickets ranging in price from $55 to $343 available online
Chicago-based punk-pop band live on tour.
The 39th Broad Ripple Art Fair
When: Sat, May 16, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun, May 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: On the grounds of the Indianapolis Art Center, at 67th Street and College Avenue in Broad Ripple. Free parking and shuttle buses available from Broad Ripple Park, Broad Ripple High School, and Glendale Mall (Rural Street lot).
Admission: In advance (tickets available at the Art Center’s guest services desk, Marsh Supermarkets, select Fifth Third Bank locations, and the Indianapolis Artsgarden through May 15), adults, $12, children ages 3-12, $2; at the gate, adults, $15, children ages 3-12, $2, under age 3 free
Featuring 225 artists; gourmet food, beer, and wine; live entertainment on four stages; and special activities for kids.
Billy Joel and Elton John Face 2 Face Tour
When: Tue, May 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis 46204
Admission: $53.50, $99, and $179; buy tickets online at Ticketmaster or LiveNation or charge by phone at (317) 239-5151
Two of the greatest musicians of the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s team up for one amazing concert, performing both together and individually with their respective bands.
How to Research Your Historic Home Workshop
When: Tue, May 19, 6-7 p.m.
Where: Morris-Butler House, 1204 N. Park Ave., Indianapolis, 46202
Phone: (317) 636-5409
Admission: $10 ($5 for Historic Landmarks Foundation members)
Expert Suzanne Stanis shares tricks of the trade and helpful hints for amateur sleuths who want to know more about a house’s history.
Zoopolis 500
When: Wed, May 20 at 11:30 a.m.
Where: The Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 W. Washington, Indianapolis 46222
Phone: (317) 630-2001
Admission: Included in regular admission (adults, $14; ages 62 and up and ages 2-12, $9); free to zoo members
In this slower-paced version of the Indy 500, Aldabra tortoises race for a prize of fresh fruit and broccoli. Pre-race activities begin at 10:30 a.m., with commentary and a parade of mascots, princesses, and tortoises. Lowe’s will be on hand from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. to help you build your own model race car.
Annie
When: May 21-July 3
Where Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis 46268
Box office phone: (317) 872-9664, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily
Admission: $34 to $57, depending on day and seat selection
The story of America’s favorite orphan comes to the Beef & Boards stage, featuring 10-year-old local resident Kara Oates as Annie.
Dragons of Komodo Exhibit
When: Sat, May 23 through Labor Day, Sept 7
Where: The Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 W. Washington, Indianapolis 46222
Phone: (317) 630-2001
Admission: Included in regular admission (adults, $14; ages 62 and up and ages 2-12, $9); free to zoo members
Two of these lizards will be located in the Plains Biome this summer. Native to Indonesia, these reptiles are known for their surprising speed, climbing ability, stealthy hunting methods, and just plain bad attitude.
Support Group Kick-Off Brunch for Grandparents of Children with Autism
When: Sat, May 30, 10:30 a.m.
Where: Easter Seals Crossroads, 4740 Kingsway Dr., Indianapolis
Contact For more information or to make your brunch reservations, phone (317) 882-1914 or (317)816-1381 no later than Friday, May 22
Admission: Free and open to the public
The Autism Family Resource Center at Easter Seals Crossroads is sponsoring a new support group designed for grandparents of children with autism. The initial May 30 event will consist of brunch at 10:30 a.m. followed by an organizational meeting at 11 a.m. and a tour of the recently opened Autism Family Resource Center at noon.
