Indianapolis and the surrounding areas feature a variety of events and activities for all age groups and demographics. It’s part of what makes our local communities so great! Whether you’re looking for a classical music experience, a family night out with the kids, or a fun date night, there’s plenty to offer throughout the local area. Here are just a few events happening nearby this May.
May 1: First Thursdays – May – Hilbert Circle Theatre
May 1: Free First Thursday – May – Newfields
May 1: Beyond El Barrio – Documentary Premiere – Eugene and Marily Glick Indiana History Center
May 1: Circus Pop! The Giant Bubble Show – The Historic Artcraft Theatre
May 5: Johnson County Public Llibrary Presents: Jeffery Deaver – The Historic Artcraft Theatre
May 2: Levity – Band – Murat Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
May 2-3: Mozart and Mahler – Hilbert Circle Theatre
May 3: Whitney Cummings – Murat Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
May 3: Vintage Camper Rally – Johnson County Campground
May 4: Out of this World! with MYO – Hilbert Circle Theatre
May 4: Shamrock Tenors – Murat Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
May 6: IVCI – Eugene and Marily Glick Indiana History Center
May 7: Wild Geese Bookshop Presents: Carley Fortune – The Historic Artcraft Theatre
May 7: 142nd Annual Meeting & Reception – Newfields
May 8: Fore! the ISO – Back 9 Golf & Entertainment
May 8: Walking the Electric Rail – Eugene and Marily Glick Indiana History Center
May 8: Pickleball and Pints – Freedom Park
May 8: Wild Geese Bookshop Presents: Fredrik Backman – The Historic Artcraft Theatre
May 9: Music Bingo by SLI – Brandywine Creek Vineyards & Winery
May 9: The Hunger Games Trivia Night – Mallow Run Winery
May 9-10: Time for Three and the ISO – Hilbert Circle Theatre
May 9-17: Dana Mecum’s 38th Annual Original Spring Classic Car Auction – Indiana State Fairgrounds
May 10: Killswitch Engage – Murat Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
May 10: Artist Talk with Konstantina (Kate Constantine) – Newfields
May 10: Asian Fest 2025 – Eugene and Marily Glick Indiana History Center
May 10: Honey & Hutch – Brandywine Creek Vineyards & Winery
May 11: IYO 43rd Season Final Concert – Hilbert Circle Theatre
May 12: Ronen Chamber Ensemble – Eugene and Marily Glick Indiana History Center
May 14: Flavors of the Heartland – Eugene and Marily Glick Indiana History Center
May 15: Saint Motel – Murat Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
May 15: Concerts on the Canal: The Bishops – Eugene and Marily Glick Indiana History Center
May 16-17: Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2 – Hilbert Circle Theatre
May 17: Touch a Truck – Greenwood Department of Public Works
May 17: Amalia Kussner, the Gilded Age Miniature Painter: Book Talk with Kathleen Langone – Eugene and Marily Glick Indiana History Center
May 17: Maria Diebolt – Brandywine Creek Vineyards & Winery
May 18: Joyful Sound Handbell Concert – The Historic Artcraft Theatre
May 18: Go Public Garden and International Museum Day – Newfields
May 18: Castlewood Singers – Eugene and Marily Glick Indiana History Center
May 19: Wild Geese Bookshop Presents: Katherine Center – The Historic Artcraft Theatre
May 20: Bingo Night – The Historic Artcraft Theatre
May 21: The Moth Mainstage – Hilbert Circle Theatre
May 21: Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton – Murat Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
May 23: Music Bingo by SLI – Brandywine Creek Vineyards & Winery
May 24: 2025 Picnic Concert Series Kick-Off: Tastes Like Chicken – Mallow Run Winery
May 24: Sessanto V 2.0: Primus, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle – Ruoff Music Center
May 27: Homeschool Workshop: America250 – What Does It Mean To Be A Citizen? – Eugene and Marily Glick Indiana History Center
May 28: Yoga + Wine Night – Mallow Run Winery
May 29: Wild Geese Bookshop Presents: Sarah Pinboroughr – The Historic Artcraft Theatre
May 29: Concerts on the Canal: The Cool City Band – Eugene and Marily Glick Indiana History Center
May 30: Mud Day – Freedom Park
May 30-31: Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 – Hilbert Circle Theatre
May 31: Pours in the Park – Johnson County Parks’ Amphitheater
May 31: 2025 Picnic Concert Series: That Arena Rock Show – Mallow Run Winery
May 31: Bingo Loco – Murat Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
May 31: Teddy Bear Concert Series – Indianapolis Public Library, Decatur Branch
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