See what's happening in July in Indianapolis with this calendar of events. From concerts, comedy, a circus and festivals to exploring dinosaurs and pharoahs up close to watching tennis and swimming championships or the Brickyard 400 -- whatever type of entertainment you prefer, you're sure to find it this month in Indy!
Please note: Indy area Fourth of July activities and fireworks displays are listed separately. Just follow the links for more details on these activities!
Tutankhamun: The Golden King and Great Pharaohs
When: Through Oct. 25, Sun-Thu, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri-Sat, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Open till 8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of every month.
Where: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis 46208
Phone: 317-334-3322
Admission: Mon-Thu, adults, $25; ages 2-17, $15; ages 60 and over and students 18 and over with ID, $23. Fri-Sun, adults, $30; ages 2-17, $15; ages 60 and over and students 18 and over with ID, $27.50. Reservations for times/ tickets available online.
Over 130 treasures from the tomb of the “Boy King” and other important rulers during a 2,000-year period of ancient Egyptian history. Click here for more details.
USA Swimming National Championships & World Championship Trials
When: Tue-Sat, July 7-11
Where: IU Natatorium, IUPUI, 901 W. New York St., Indianapolis
Phone: 317-274-3518
Admission: Daily general admission, $15 adults, $10 students. Tickets may be purchased online or at the Natatorium box office.
Top swimmers will face off in what’s been dubbed as the “Return of the Olympians.” Events vary daily -- see schedule for details.
Walking with the Dinosaurs
When:Wed-Fri, July 8-10, 7 p.m.; Sat, July 11, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sun, July 12, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.Where: Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis 46204
Admission: $19.50, $29.50, $39.50, $49.50 and $59.50; tickets available at the Conseco Fieldhouse box office, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 or 317-239-5151, or online
The award-winning BBC series “Walking with the Dinosaurs” comes to life in this theatrical event in which the starring roles are played by 15 life-size dinosaurs, the largest being 36 feet tall and 56 feet from nose to tail. The spectacle takes the audience on a 200-million-year journey through the life and times of the dinosaurs’ reign on Earth, including the simulation of earthquakes, volcanoes, and comets striking Earth. The 96-minute show is comprised of two acts and an intermission.
Indiana Black Expo
When: July 9-19Where: Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave., and Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, 46225
Phone: 317-925-2702
The 39th annual Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration, the nation’s largest and longest-running African-American celebration, comes to Indy this month. Over 300,000 people are expected to attend the 11-day event that consists of a variety of events (see the calendar of events for details).
No Doubt with Paramore
When: Fri, July 10, 8 p.m.Where: Verizon Wireless Music Center, 12880 E 146th St., Noblesville, IN 46060
Phone: 317-776-8181
Admission: $10 to $80; tickets available online
VIVA! Puerto Rico Cultural Festival
When: Sat, July 11, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr., Indianapolis
Phone: 317-327-7066
Admission: FREE
Get away to La Isla del Encanto, The Island of Enchantment, at this cultural festival featuring Caribbean island cuisine, live entertainment, and arts and crafts.
Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd
When: Sat, July 11, 6:30 p.m.Where: Verizon Wireless Music Center, 12880 E 146th St., Noblesville, IN 46060
Phone: 317-776-8181
Admission: $31 to $86.50; tickets available online
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld Performs
When: Sat, July 11, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Where: Murat Theatre, 502 North New Jersey Street, Indianapolis 46204
Phone: 317-231-0000
Admission: $47 to $77, tickets available online
UniverSoul Circus
When: Tue, July 14, 7:30 p.m.; Wed-Fri, July 15-17, 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sat, July 18, noon, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sun, July 19, 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Where: Lafayette Square Mall, Lafayette Road at 38th Street, Indianapolis
Admission: Adults, $16.50-$26; ages 1-10, $15.50-$24; tickets available online
Indianapolis International Film Festival
When: July 15-25
Where: Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis
Phone: 317-567-1185
The 11-day festival will feature 105 independent films, made in 20 countries and covering a wide variety of themes and genres. Times and screenings vary daily, see the event website for schedule and more information.
Animals and All That Jazz
When: Thursdays, July 16-Aug 20, 5:30-8:30 p.m.Where: The Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis
Phone: 317-630-2001
Admission: Adults, $14; seniors 62 and over and ages 2-12, $9; ages 1 and under and zoo members, free
Jazz musicians provide musical entertainment for patrons, who are also free to visit the animals in the zoo’s exhibits during this special after-hours series of events. Saxophonist Sizzlin’ Gregg Bacon teams up with the vocals of Goldie & Exquisitely Yours on July 30; jazz legend Lonnie Lester performs July 23, and the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra features its big-band sound on July 30.
Indianapolis Tennis Championships
When: July 18-26Where: Indianapolis Tennis Center, 815 W. New York St., Indianapolis 46202
Phone: 317-632-4100
Admission: $8-$70 for single-day tickets
Some of the world’s best tennis players will compete for over half a million dollars in prize money at this Indy tournament. Matches and times vary daily; see website for schedule.