July 2014 Calendar of Events
It's not all about the fireworks! After Independence Day Celebrations, the city heats up with lots of exciting stuff going on. Enjoy great concerts, fun festivals and quality theatrical performances. Mark your calendars and take advantage of these highlighted events!
The Zac Brown Band will bring their country music style to Klipsch Music Center this month with their Great American Road Trip Tour. The band has received three Grammys and had 11 #1 hits in their career. Their current album, The Grohl Sessions Vol. 1 is currently climbing the charts.Tickets range in price from $28.50 to $68.50.
Where: Klipsch Music Center
When: July 13, 2014; 7 p.m.More »
Known for his zanny antics in Jackass, Steve-O broke into TV fame with his videos of crazy skateboard stunts. In the months leading up to the release of JACKASS 3D he immersed himself in standup comedy, which had been a part-time hobby during the previous four years. Successful performances at prestigious comedy venues such as LA’s Laugh Factory and New York City’s Comedy Cellar led to his current tour performing standup, stunts and bar-tricks across North America, Australia and Europe, which he has dubbed “Steve-O’s Entirely Too Much Information Tour.” Tickets are $20.
Where: Monty's Comedy Joint; 3625 East 96th Street, Indianapolis
When: July 10-13, 2014; Thursday at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 8 & 10:20 p.m., Sun at 8 p.m.More »
Indiana Black Expo's Summer Celebration is one of the largest events in Indianapolis all year. The organization uses its largest event as an opportunity to an effective voice and vehicle for the social and economic advancement of African-Americans. The expo will feature educational conferences, family events, many concerts and much more.
Where: Downtown Indianapolis
When: June 10-20, 2014More »
Visitors to the Indianapolis Zoo get a special treat during summer Thursday evenings during the "Animals and All That Jazz" series. Enjoy jazz music while taking in the sights and sounds of the animals. This season the new International Orangutan Center will serve as the backdrop in the middle of Zoo grounds. Picnic tables are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Lawn chairs are welcome. "Animals and All That Jazz" is free for Zoo members and included with regular Zoo admission.
Where: Party Pavilion, Indianapolis Zoo
When: Thursday Evenings July 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug. 7, 14; 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.More »
It's everyone's favorite green ogre! Shrek The Musical is based on the Oscar winning DreamWorks film of the same name. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseeming ogre shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a bad guy with a short temper and over a dozen fairy tale misfits, and you have the makings of fun for the entire family who retreats to an ugly green swamp to exist in happy isolation. Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances are $20. Thursday performances are $10. Children’s tickets (ages 12 and under) for any show are just $10.
Where: Hedback Theatre, 1847 North Alabama Street, Indianapolis
When: June 11-17, 2014; Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri/Sat at 8 p.m., Sun at 2:30 p.m.More »
Enjoy a little French culture and history right here in Indiana! This Bastille Day celebration features plenty of French food, music, entertainment. The event caters to families, offering fun things like face painting, a bounce house and even a French-themed puppet show. At dusk, enjoy a beautiful candle-light lantern procession for the children - a French tradition for Bastille Day. The event ends with a special laser light show across a large screen. This event is free and open to everyone!
Where: Landmark Park, Fortville
When: July 12; 4 - 11 p.m.More »
Miles and Ellie are two unlikely teenagers in love when a youthful misunderstanding breaks them apart. Fast forward twenty years when road-weary divorcée Ellie comes home for what she expects to be a typical dysfunctional-family Thanksgiving. Not long into the shenanigans, however, Ellie learns that Miles is still in town and carrying a torch for her. Is it possible to get a second chance at your first love? This charming romantic comedy will make you wonder, “What if?” Tickets range in price from $18-$22.
Where: Phoenix Theater; 749 N. Park Ave, Indianapolis
When: July 10 - August 10, 2014More »
Enjoy tasty ribs, 25 rocking blues bands, drinks and much more! Ribfest is in its 17th year and has become a summertime favorite. Vendors include seven national award winners and several local favorites. Admission is free every day until 2:30 p.m. Afterwards, tickets are $7 for adults 16 and over/ $5 for students/police/military/fire & seniors and $3 for adults on Sunday. Kids age 15 and under are free.
Where: Military Park
When: June 24-27, 2014More »
Classic rock band, Lynryd Skynryd rocks the Fairgrounds Coliseum. Performance includes special guests Jamey Johnson and Drake, White and the Big Fire.Tickets range in price from $26-60.50
Where: Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum
When: June 31, 2014; 7:30 p.m.More »
•Zac Brown Band
The Zac Brown Band will bring their country music style to Klipsch Music Center this month with their Great American Road Trip Tour. The band has received three Grammys and had 11 #1 hits in their career. Their current album, The Grohl Sessions Vol. 1 is currently climbing the charts.Tickets range in price from $28.50 to $68.50.
Where: Klipsch Music Center
When: July 13, 2014; 7 p.m.More »
•Steve-O Live at Morty's Comedy Joint
Known for his zanny antics in Jackass, Steve-O broke into TV fame with his videos of crazy skateboard stunts. In the months leading up to the release of JACKASS 3D he immersed himself in standup comedy, which had been a part-time hobby during the previous four years. Successful performances at prestigious comedy venues such as LA’s Laugh Factory and New York City’s Comedy Cellar led to his current tour performing standup, stunts and bar-tricks across North America, Australia and Europe, which he has dubbed “Steve-O’s Entirely Too Much Information Tour.” Tickets are $20.
Where: Monty's Comedy Joint; 3625 East 96th Street, Indianapolis
When: July 10-13, 2014; Thursday at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 8 & 10:20 p.m., Sun at 8 p.m.More »
•44th Annual Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration
Indiana Black Expo's Summer Celebration is one of the largest events in Indianapolis all year. The organization uses its largest event as an opportunity to an effective voice and vehicle for the social and economic advancement of African-Americans. The expo will feature educational conferences, family events, many concerts and much more.
Where: Downtown Indianapolis
When: June 10-20, 2014More »
•Animals and All That Jazz
Visitors to the Indianapolis Zoo get a special treat during summer Thursday evenings during the "Animals and All That Jazz" series. Enjoy jazz music while taking in the sights and sounds of the animals. This season the new International Orangutan Center will serve as the backdrop in the middle of Zoo grounds. Picnic tables are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Lawn chairs are welcome. "Animals and All That Jazz" is free for Zoo members and included with regular Zoo admission.
Where: Party Pavilion, Indianapolis Zoo
When: Thursday Evenings July 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug. 7, 14; 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.More »
•'Shrek The Musical'
It's everyone's favorite green ogre! Shrek The Musical is based on the Oscar winning DreamWorks film of the same name. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseeming ogre shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a bad guy with a short temper and over a dozen fairy tale misfits, and you have the makings of fun for the entire family who retreats to an ugly green swamp to exist in happy isolation. Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances are $20. Thursday performances are $10. Children’s tickets (ages 12 and under) for any show are just $10.
Where: Hedback Theatre, 1847 North Alabama Street, Indianapolis
When: June 11-17, 2014; Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri/Sat at 8 p.m., Sun at 2:30 p.m.More »
•Bastille Day Celebration
Enjoy a little French culture and history right here in Indiana! This Bastille Day celebration features plenty of French food, music, entertainment. The event caters to families, offering fun things like face painting, a bounce house and even a French-themed puppet show. At dusk, enjoy a beautiful candle-light lantern procession for the children - a French tradition for Bastille Day. The event ends with a special laser light show across a large screen. This event is free and open to everyone!
Where: Landmark Park, Fortville
When: July 12; 4 - 11 p.m.More »
•'Miles and Ellie'
Miles and Ellie are two unlikely teenagers in love when a youthful misunderstanding breaks them apart. Fast forward twenty years when road-weary divorcée Ellie comes home for what she expects to be a typical dysfunctional-family Thanksgiving. Not long into the shenanigans, however, Ellie learns that Miles is still in town and carrying a torch for her. Is it possible to get a second chance at your first love? This charming romantic comedy will make you wonder, “What if?” Tickets range in price from $18-$22.
Where: Phoenix Theater; 749 N. Park Ave, Indianapolis
When: July 10 - August 10, 2014More »
•BBQ RibFest
Enjoy tasty ribs, 25 rocking blues bands, drinks and much more! Ribfest is in its 17th year and has become a summertime favorite. Vendors include seven national award winners and several local favorites. Admission is free every day until 2:30 p.m. Afterwards, tickets are $7 for adults 16 and over/ $5 for students/police/military/fire & seniors and $3 for adults on Sunday. Kids age 15 and under are free.
Where: Military Park
When: June 24-27, 2014More »
•Lynyrd Skynyrd
Classic rock band, Lynryd Skynryd rocks the Fairgrounds Coliseum. Performance includes special guests Jamey Johnson and Drake, White and the Big Fire.Tickets range in price from $26-60.50
Where: Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum
When: June 31, 2014; 7:30 p.m.More »
