• The first Irvington Farmers Market of the season opens Sunday, June 11 from noon-3 p.m. at Ellenberger Park, 5301 E. St. Clair. It looks like there will be beautiful weather, and a great selection of produce vendors as well as artisans on hand for the day.
• There will be an Open House Thursday, June 8 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. to learn more about the proposed plans for the Near Eastside streetscape redesign which includes a multi-use path, improved sidewalks and ADA ramps, stormwater management, lighting, and intersection re-alignment of 10th & Rural. The event will take place at the John Boner Neighborhood Center, 2236 East 10th St.
• “Triangle” at the Phoenix will be presented June 15-25 Thurs.-Sun. at the Phoenix at various times. Tickets are $32 per person. There is a ticket special running until June 12 if you use the promo code “Factory” — get free regular admission ticket for every regular admission ticket purchased. Visit https://ci.ovationtix.com/35867/production/1130078. “Triangle” is Ben Asaykwee’s production of one of the worst workplace tragedies in the 20th century, the Triangle factory fire in New York City.
• The Genealogical Society of Marion County will present a free hybrid program on Saturday, June 10 from 1-3 p.m. at their library, located at 9370 E. Washington St. The program will help you find your American Revolutionary ties and discuss what documents are needed for membership into the Daughters of the American Revolution or the Sons of the American Revolution. No advance registration required for the attending the program in person but advance registration is required for online attendees at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYufuuoqTwiE9byHfGpLZvKvq6iHri0D118
• Arts for Lawrence is hosting the Teddy Bear Series, presented by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. The first show, “Monkey’s Jungle Jam” will be held Tuesday, June 3 at 11 a.m. at the Theatre at the Fort, 8920 Otis Ave. and is recommended for kids 3-7. Young children will have a chance to try real violins and interact with musicians at the end of the program. Admission is free, but registration is required online at artsforlawrence.org
• The Indianapolis Public Library will hold a store book sale Saturday, June 19 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Library Services Center, 2450 N. Meridian. Buy new and used books and other items at discounted prices, and help out the library!
• June 14 is Flag Day, when we commemorate the adoption of the U.S. flag on June 14, 1777. It’s also the day the U.S. Army was “born” in 1775.
• The Crazy Lake Acting Co. will present “Play On” June 23-July 2 at the H.J. Ricks Centre for the Arts, 122 W. Main St. in Greenfield. It is a play within a play about a theatre group trying to put on a play despite a playwright’s constant rewrites. Tickets are $10 in advance at CrazyLakeActing.com.