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Applause!: July 3-9

Weekly View — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:09:39 +0000

• A big thanks goes out to the Irvington Garden Club’s successful Garden Tour! There were some exceptional gardens on the tour this year, and everything ran smoothly despite the heat. Well done!
• The 4th of July is a federal holiday, so state, federal, and local offices will be closed. Indianapolis Public Library branches will also be closed, as well as post offices.
• Ash & Elm Cider company will host a 10th anniversary bash on Saturday, July 11 between 3-8 p.m. at their production space, 2112 E. Washington St. There will be food, music, and lots of cider. Tickets are $8, and available in advance at event.ontaptickets.com/events/10th-anniversary-party-7-11-2026
• Mark your calendar for a house concert with the Rob Dixon Trio on Sunday, July 12 at 4 p.m. at 1230 N. Riley. Dixon is a legend in Midwest, and director of Indy Jazz Fest. Tickets are available at clearvibeshouseconcerts.com/rsvp. Concerts are free, but a $20 donation is suggested.
• Indianapolis Animal Care Services is hosting an adoption event on Saturday and Sunday, July 11 & 12 for those ready to adopt a furever family member. They will also provide information on fostering, volunteering at the shelter, or the new shelter itself. Hours are noon-7 p.m. and it will be held at the new facility at 5001 E. Raymond St.
• The Beech Grove Concert series continues on Thursday, July 9 at 7 p.m. at Beech Grove Park, 1300 Churchman Ave. The Doo Band will be playing high energy covers of great songs. The concert is free, so bring your own chairs and have fun!
• First Friday is July 3, and the Harrison, 1505 will be open 6-9 with open studios and great gallery shows. Also check out the Factory Arts District at 1125 Brookside Ave., a sprawling facility dedicated to creating collaborations and unique art. Irvington will be hopping with special shows at Magpie Studio and Gallery, plus many shops in the area will feature local artists and their works.
• Just a reminder to all the folks out there buying fireworks: Indianapolis has a fireworks ordinance that states you can’t set them off in public spaces (streets and parks), and only to 11 p.m. You can be fined if you violate the ordinance. Every year, the emergency rooms are filled with people who didn’t pay attention and got burned or body parts blown off. Kids have no business handling fireworks. If someone in your neighborhood is violating the ordinance, call police non-emergency at 317-327-3811 or 311.
• The City of Lawrence will hold its annual Lawrence 4th Fest on Saturday, July 4 from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. There will be a parade at 10 a.m., classic car show, food trucks and vendors, a kid’s zone with bounce houses and more, music, kickball tournament, and a fireworks show at 10 p.m. Check it out at the Lawrence Community Park, 5301 N. Franklin Rd.

Happy Independence Day to all our readers!

Applause!: June 26-July 2

Weekly View — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:09:26 +0000

• Here we go again! Citizens Energy will be on E. 10th St. to perform sewer work, lasting approximately four weeks from June 22. For the duration of the project, 10th Street will be closed between Eastern and N. Hamilton avenues. This work will not impact sewer service to businesses or residents, but you will see workers around sewer manholes. Detours will involve Rural and Michigan streets, so expect more delays and backups. Between Washington being torn up and all the other construction, eastsiders are becoming experts in detours!
• The proposal to increase vehicle taxes in Marion County was approved by the City-County Council 7-3. The proposal would raise the local tax upon registration of vehicles, in order to get matching funds for road and infrastructure improvements. It will go to the full Council for a vote on Monday, July 6 at 7 p.m. at the County Building, 200 E. Washington St.
• Don’t forget the Irvington Garden Club Garden Tour on Sunday, June 28 from 1-5 p.m. Tickets are only $10, plus you get a free plant! Proceeds go to support the Garden Club in their many beautification projects.
• The Marion County Fair will be held July 3-12. Tickets are $8 cash or $11 card, and kids 5 and under are free. Parking is $5 cash, $8 card. Saturdays are kid’s days, July 4 and 11. The fairgrounds are located at 7300 E. Troy Ave. Guests under 18 must enter with an adult 21 and older, and up to 6 minors per adult. Hours are 5-11 on weekdays, weekends noon-11 p.m.
• Pyramid of Enlightenment is holding a psychic fair June 27 & 28 at their headquarters, 8117 E. Washington. Admission is $5 and readings are $20 cash or $30 card. Hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday.
• Cumberland is holding a free Blues, Beer & BBQ on Saturday, June 27 from 6-10 p.m. at 11501 E. Washington St. There will be fireworks, and performers Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel, Brandon Santini, and Gordon Bonham. No outside beverages allowed — Guggman Haus Brewing, Primeval Brewing, and Sip n Read will be out there, as well as BBQ and other food vendors. Bring your own lawn chairs and have a great time!
• The Indianapolis Symphonic Band will be performing patriotic favorites to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. on Wednesday, July 1 at 7 p.m. at the MacAllister Amphitheater in Garfield Park. This family-friendly concert is free. The theater is located at 2425 Conservatory Dr.
• The abandoned medical building on the corner of Ritter and 16th St. is now part of the City’s continuous vacancy program after neighbors have repeatedly called in complaints. The site has been vacant since about 2018, and has attracted vandalism and crime for years. The city has had a hard time communicating with the out-of-state owners, who have been unresponsive. Keep calling the Mayor’s Action Center at 317-327-4622 to keep up the pressure.

Applause!: June 19-25

Weekly View — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:09:56 +0000

• To mark the Juneteenth holiday, all locations of the Indianapolis Public Library will be closed on Friday, June 19, except for the InfoZone at the Children’s Museum, which will be open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Closures will primarily affect city-county offices, post offices, and banks. Trash pickup will be delayed by one day, so Friday trash days will slide to Saturday. IndyGo will operate on Saturday bus schedules.
• Another hit to our wallets is coming, thanks to AES. Their Summer 2026 Fuel Adjustment will be effective June through August 2026. They will be charging an additional $9.52 per month for a household using 1,000 kWh of electricity (about 7.3% higher). According to AES, higher-than-expected natural gas costs during winter led to an approved temporary tracker increase.
• GEO Next Generation Academy will host a NE Corridor Connect and Town Hall on Tuesday, June 23 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the school, located at 4010-4020 N. Sherman Dr. It is a chance to connect to residents, schools, nonprofits, and public agencies to collaborate throughout the Northeast Indianapolis Corridor. Free to attend.
• On Sunday, June 21, Arts for Lawrence will host their 3rd Sunday Jazz Concert at the Fort Ben Cultural Campus, 8970 Otis Ave. from 4:30-6:30. The concerts this year will serve as presentations of Unsung Giants, Brandon Meeks’ award-winning project honoring the overlooked influence of Indiana jazz legacy artists. The show is free, but reserve space with tickets on Eventbrite (eventbrite.com), and search for 3rd Sunday Concert.
• Garfield Park will have a Carnivorous Plant Show on Saturday, June 27 at the Conservatory in the Gazebo Room at 1 p.m. Find out all about these unusual and fascinating plants. Admission is $7 per person, or $15 per family. Garfield Park Conservatory is located at 2519 Garfield Plaza Dr.
• Mark your calendar for a House Concert on Monday, June 29 at 6 p.m. at 1230 Riley Ave. with Charlie Ballantine, a beloved and talented jazz guitarist. This is a free concert with a $20 suggested donation. You must RSVP online at clearvibeshouseconcerts.com/rsvp
• Every Thursday, The Hill takes place at 6 p.m. for a free community fitness experience at Lawrence Park, 5301 N. Franklin Rd. Walking, jogging, running is encouraged. It is free to attend, and a great way to meet people.
• Beech Grove will host a Block Party on Friday, June 26 starting at 5 p.m. along Main St. There will be local artists, food, music, and a showing of the movie Remember the Titans at dusk. Patriotic costumes are encouraged!

Happy Father’s Day on June 21 to all the dads that helped shape our lives!

Applause!: June 12-18

Weekly View — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:09:38 +0000

• The Second Chance Workshop returns to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday, June 17, offering free license reinstatement assistance and expungement screenings for those looking for a fresh start. Hours are 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania. This event is FREE, but space is limited and assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Indy Pride Parade & Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 13–14, in downtown Indianapolis. The parade kicks off Saturday, June 13 at 10 a.m. along Mass Ave. and is free and open to the public. The festival spans Military Park, Celebration Plaza, White River State Park, and the Indiana State Museum Lawn.
• The next Irvington Community Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 16 at 7 p.m. at Irvington Presbyterian Church, 55 Johnson Ave. In addition, the meeting will be livestreamed on the Council’s Facebook page.
• The City of Lawrence will be celebrating Juneteenth on Saturday, June 13 from 4-8 p.m. at the Arts for Lawrence campus on the corner of 56th St. and Post. There will be live music, performances, vendors, local food trucks, kids’ activities, and a gallery exhibit. The festival is free.
• Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 20 for a Juneteenth Quilting Day at Arts for Learning, 3328 E. 10th St., Suite A from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Led by Vickie Daniels and Theo Ball, you’ll have a hands-on experience creating a quilted book and design custom buttons inspired by Black culture. This is a free family-friendly event.
• The first performance at the Warren Performing Arts Center since COVID will feature organist Mark Herman on Sunday, June 14 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $15. He will be playing from the Great American Songbook on the Paramount Music Palace Organ. You can order tickets online at https://tinyurl.com/5azd7dpa
• Irvington Library will host an adult book discussion on Monday, June 15 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. The book to be discussed will be the classic J.R.R. Tolkien novel The Hobbit. No registration is necessary.
• The Fourth Wall Players will present Lady Windermere’s Fan June 12-14 and June 19-21 at the Backlot Makerspace and Venue, 5635 Bonna Ave. in Irvington. The play is by Oscar Wilde, first performed in 1892. This will be a family-friendly performance. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door or purchase online at www.4thwallplayers.org/tickets.
• Indianapolis and Marion County law states that dogs kept outside must be brought into a temperature controlled building when temperatures are about 90 degrees. If you see a tethered dog outside, call the Mayor’s Action Center at 317-327-4622 or 317-327-3811 for after-hours emergencies. And if you’re running errands, please don’t leave them in the car on hot days — leave them at home.

Applause!: June 5-11

Weekly View — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:09:16 +0000

• On Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., there will be a pop-up clinic of the season. Vaccinations of dogs and/or cats will be only $5 per animal. The clinic will be at Frederick Douglass Park, 1616 E. 25th St. Dogs will receive the rabies and DAPP vaccine and cats will receive the rabies and FVRCP vaccine. Dogs must be on a short, fixed leash and cats must be in a secure, hard-case carrier. Pets must be at least 6 weeks old to be eligible for services. Clinics are first-come, first-served.
• There will be a Community Block Party at the Eiteljorg, 500 W. Washington St. from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday June 5, when admission will be FREE or pay what you can. Enjoy live music under The Sails, a DJ spinning between sets and performances by local student groups. Play classic lawn games, and order tasty food options from Museum Café, open for extended hours with a cash bar outside. Go inside for a tour of the galleries, and at 5:30 p.m., watch the short animated film Things You Know But Cannot Explain, about contemporary artist Rick Bartow (Wiyot, 1946-2016), a 2001 Eiteljorg Fellow.
• The City of Indianapolis will host an information session about the old Women’s Prison reuse on Tuesday, June 16 at 6 p.m. at the Spades Park Library, 1801 Nowland Ave. There will not be a Q & A, so e-mail questions to dmdengagement@indy,gov and register for the in-person session at https://tally.so/r/XxzLLe
• The Franklin Township Historical Society will have two different fundraiser sales, in different locations and on different dates.On Saturday, June 6 there will be a sale of furniture and other items in the garage immediately south of the Society’s historic 1871 Meeting House (park at 6510 S. Franklin Rd). Then a week later the Society’s popular “Antiques & Rummage Sale” will be held as usual at the Franklin Township Civic League, 8822 Southeastern Ave, on Friday June 12 (from 8 to 6) and on Saturday June 13 (from 8 to 2).
• IndyGo will begin its transition to MyKey new cards and apps as of July 1. Passes will no longer be sold online, at the Care Center Desk or at ticket vending machines. Visit indygo.net for more information about the new system.
• Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 13 at 7 p.m. as the Friends of Irving Circle begin their 2026 concert series with Audio Diner. This is a beloved tradition every summer, where everyone gathers at the South Circle, 5703 University Ave. and listens to great music under the trees. Concessions will be sold, and proceeds go to maintain the fountain and grounds. The circle will be closed to traffic.
• Swing by the Factory Arts District, 1125 Brookside Ave., on Saturday, June 6 at 9 a.m. for a monthly gathering of old car enthusiasts around coffee and donuts. Lots of great old vehicles to admire!

Applause!: May 22-June 4

Weekly View — Thu, 21 May 2026 05:09:37 +0000

• In partnership with Heartland Film, the City of Lawrence will host Films at the Fort. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, friends, and family and enjoy movies on specific days. On Friday, May 29 Despicable Me will be showing, and on Friday, August 28, Hitch. Films will be shown at Fort Ben Cultural Campus, 8950 Otis Ave. Food Trucks Open at 6 p.m. Movies Begin at 7 p.m.
• Reserved seating for the Indianapolis 500 on May 24 will be sold out for the second consecutive year, and the local television broadcast delay will be lifted again. Watch the race on Sunday, May 24. The flag drops at 12:30 p.m.
• Kevin Murray will be guest speaker at the Tuesday, May 26 meeting of the Perry Township/Southport Historical Society. Kevin is an attorney and author of the book, The First Fighting Irish: The 35th Indiana Volunteer Infantry: Hoosier Hibernians in the War for the Union. Come join them for an interesting evening of history and conversation. This meeting was originally scheduled for January but had to be postponed due to weather. The meeting is at 7:00 p.m. in the Perry Township Education Center, 6548 Orinoco Ave. Enter through the center doors at the northwest corner of the building.
• The Martindale-Brightwood Branch library will be celebrating 125 years of serving the community from 1901 to 2026 on Saturday, May 30 from 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. at the branch, 2434 N. Sherman Dr. Staff, community historians, and past branch leadership will be on hand. There will be live music and light refreshments served. Browse through Branch memorabilia and images from Digital Indy, meet and chat with past staff from the Brightwood Library.
• IMPD East District will host Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, May 27 from 9-10 a.m. at the Dunkin at 3810 N. Shadeland. This is a great way to meet officers and chat about law enforcement in the area.
• Earth Fest will be held at Garfield Park on Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The festival focuses on the celebration of nature, sustainability, conservation, and environmental awareness. There will lots of local vendors and environmental agencies on hand with information and advice. The park is located at Raymond and Shelby streets.
• The Beech Grove Concert Series kicks off on Thursday, May 28 from 6-9 p.m. with Union Suit Rally at 6 p.m. and 90 Proof at 7:30 p.m. at the Sarah T. Bolton Park, 1300 Churchman Ave. The shows are free, and everyone is welcome to bring their own seating. The concerts continue on June 11 & 25, July 9 & 23, Aug. 6 & 20.
• The Backlot venue, 5635 Bonna Ave., is hosting a Busy Sunday improvement day on Sunday, May 31 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Volunteers are encouraged to come out and help with improvements to the venue like painting, repairing, cleaning it out and more. Visit backlot-irvington.com for an idea of what needs to be done.

Memorial Day weekend is upon us! The Indianapolis Public Library branches will be closed May 23-25, and state, federal and local government offices will be closed May 25. We ladies of the View are also taking a week off to catch our breath. The next issue will be for June 5. Thank you for reading!

Applause!:May 15-21

Weekly View — Thu, 14 May 2026 05:09:09 +0000

• Construction of the new roundabout at 75th Street and Oaklandon Road will begin with intermittent partial lane closures starting May 18. Beginning June 1, the intersection will fully close to traffic for roundabout construction. The full closure is expected to remain in place through at least Aug. 17.
• During your spring cleaning, did you decide to cull your book stash? Book donations are being taken for the Benton House used book sale in July. Most books are acceptable but they can’t accept encyclopedias, dictionaries or textbooks. Donations can be put in the deck box at the back of the Benton House, 312 S. Downey Ave. near the parking lot. For large donations, please e-mail booksale@thebentonhouse.org.
• The new Animal Care shelter on the corner of Raymond and Emerson is open, and if you are looking for a fur-ever friend, they could be waiting for you! Adoption fees are $60 per animal, which covers the cost of caring for the cats and dogs.
• Grandmaster Charles Ingram is presenting the 32nd Annual Circle City Kicks open Karate tournament on Saturday, May 30 at Pleasant Run Elementary, 1800 N. Franklin Rd. Doors open at 8 a.m., and the opening ceremony begins at 10:45 a.m. Preregistration is on May 18 $60, May 19-30 $65. There will be prizes awarded. Call Grandmaster Charles Ingram at 317-418-4712 for more information.
• Art historian Katie Grant will hold a lecture on Plein Air painting on Thursday, May 21 from 7-8 p.m. at the Hancock Arts Gallery, 20-A N. State St. in Greenfield. Other experienced plein air artists will be on hand to answer questions and provide tips. For more information, visit hancockcountyarts.org
• The Irvington Community Yard Sale is this weekend, May 16 and 17. Rain date for the sale is May 30-31. Individuals in the neighborhood will be out selling their stuff all over the place, so get in your car and look for signs! Also, Market Vintage at 9 Johnson Ave., will have a big sale on Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. with all sorts of stuff.
• Bottleworks will host a market on Saturday, May16 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at 850 E. Mass Ave. There will be food vendors, vintage and artisan booths, and much more.
• The Broad Ripple Art Fair will be held on Saturday, May16 and Sunday, May 17 at the Indy Arts Center, 820 E. 67th St. Tickets at the gate are $18 for adults, and children 5-12 are $5. The tickets at the gate are cashless, so plan accordingly. Artists from all over will be showing their works, plus live music, food and adult beverages will be available. This is one of the biggest art fairs in the area.
• Irvington Community Elementary School is hosting their annual native plant sale on Saturday, May 23 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Redbird120 Gardening, 6705 Julian Ave. There will be native plant experts and volunteer Master Gardeners on hand to answer questions about gardening with native plants.

Applause!: May 8-14

Weekly View — Thu, 07 May 2026 05:09:24 +0000

• There will be an Irving Circle Park Clean Up on Saturday, May 9 at 9:30 a.m. Help Friends of Irving Circle prepare the Irving Circle Park for the summer. Please bring your own tools and gloves. Children are welcome. The park is located at 236 S. Audubon Rd.
• There will be an Irvington Community Garage Sale May 16th & 17th. This would be a great time to sell some of the stuff you’ve accumulated. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/32hk2wwh. To see a list of participants, visit https://tinyurl.com/3s9r36cc.
• The new Indianapolis Animal Care shelter on E. Raymond St. and Emerson is set to open to the public on May 11. It has a dog park that is open to the public, indoor-outdoor kennels, cat condos, state of the art vet care space, plus a barn and pasture for livestock, and a much bigger space for meet-and-greets. This is a fantastic addition to the southeast side!
• Join Central Indiana Cycling, CIRTA, and the IMPO for Bike to Work Week May 11 – 17. On Wednesday May 13, meet up at East Michigan St & N Highland Ave. for a free breakfast and coffee from 7-9 a.m.
• Indianapolis DPW will show an extended trailer for the documentary on the Greenlawn Cemetery work on Monday, May 11 at the Eiteljorg, 500 W. Washington St. at 3:30 p.m. and on Tuesday, May 12 at Indiana Landmarks, 1201 Central Ave. Visit eiteljorg.org for museum admission information, and indianalandmarks.org for reservations for their free event.
• It looks like Indy Parks is bringing back the favorite Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performance to Ellenberger Park on Tuesday, July 14 at 7:30 p.m. For years, the ISO drew big crowds to the park for an evening of music and magic. So glad they are bringing it back to us! They will also partner with Indy Fringe to bring performances to 12 parks this summer, including Cirque Indy, with aerial performers on Tuesday, July 28 at 11 a.m. at Ellenberger. Mark your calendars!
• Heads up — there are new bike lanes on Sherman Dr. between 25th and 16th streets. Please do not drive in those lanes, for the safety of walkers and cyclists.
• The City-County Council approved new curfew hours for kids during the summer months. Kids 15-16 must be home by 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, and 11 p.m. on Friday an Saturday. The city hopes these new curfews will help curb disruptions downtown.
• On Sunday, May 10 from noon-3 p.m., the Mad Farmers’ Nursery will be holding a plant sale at 2048 S. Meridian St. They will be selling vegetable, herbs, berries, pollinators, and Indiana native plants. Hopefully, the weather will be warm enough to plant!
• The Benton House will host a Maker’s Market on Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Local artists will be on the lawn with their works. The Benton House is at 312 S. Downey Ave.
• The Indiana Historical Society will present “Man’s Best Friend: In War and at Home” on Saturday, May 16 from 1-2 p.m. with ICAN client and Vietnam Veteran Thomas Hutchings and his service dog Billy. ICAN will have an information table and dogs at the event. The event is free with admission of $15 for adults, and $14 for seniors. The History Center is located at 450 W. Ohio St.

Applause!: May 1-7

Weekly View — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:09:54 +0000

• Tuesday, May 5 is Primary Election Day! Polls will be open from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. To find a local polling place, check your registration, or to see who is on the ballot for you, visit vote.indy.gov. Please go exercise your hard-fought right to vote!
• INDOT is getting ready to mark a major milestone in the Interstate 465/Interstate 69 Clear Path project, a massive effort aimed at improving traffic flow on Indianapolis’ northeast side. The agency announced the new ramp from southbound I-69 to southbound Binford Boulevard is expected to open on or after Sunday, May 3.
• The Indy 500 Mini-Marathon will be held downtown on Saturday, May 2, with over 20,000 runners participating. There will be many road closures near downtown, so be prepared for detours around the area beginning in the early morning, with first participants starting at 6:45 a.m.
• The Painted Tortoise in Greenfield will have an open house on Wednesday, May 6 at 3 p.m. It is a community creative space and small boutique with local artists, artisans, and more. Check it out at 2 West Main St., Suite 6.
• On Sunday, May 3, the Irvington Historical Society will have a special speaker on the past and present architecture of Butler University at 2 p.m. at the Bonna Thompson Memorial Center, 5350 University Ave. James DeGrazia is a historian and will provide insights into the university’s buildings. Admission is free, but donations would be appreciated.
• There will be a Puppy Prom on Saturday, May 9 at 6 p.m. outside the Mayfair Taproom, 2032 E. 10th St. There will be a photo booth, yearbook superlatives, and the crowning of the King and Queen. Pets are not allowed in the building.
• PopCon 2026 will be held Friday, May 8-Sunday, May 10 at the Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. This jam-packed convention for many different fandoms has an International Film Fest, a chance to meet stars in your favorite franchises, magic shows, video games, and even a kitten therapy area. Guest stars include Sean Astin, Diedrich Bader, Patrick Warburton, plus voice actors, authors, and creators. All weekend admission is $70.47, and about $40 per day. Visit popcon.us/popcon-indy for details and to get tickets.
• The state has introduced a nifty tool for Hoosiers to find lower gas prices in their area and to monitor average gas prices throughout the state. Visit infuelwatch.com to check it out. There are over 4,600 stations listed.
• The Irvington Library, 10 S. Audubon, will host a Type-In, with the theme of Space Adventures on Monday, May 4 from 6-7 p.m. Come try out vintage typewriters, write a letter or poem. Ironically, May 4 is Star Wars Day — May the 4th be with you!

The Weekly View still needs to get rid of old papers, so stop by the office to pick up a bundle (or five) for your gardening, pet, or moving needs! We’re located at 195 N. Shortridge Rd., Suite D and are open from 9:30-5:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; 9:30-12:30 on Wednesday.

Applause!: April 24-30

Weekly View — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:09:00 +0000

• There will be a remembrance open house for Barb Johnson on Sunday, April 26 from 3-7 p.m. at the Snug Irish Pub, 210 S. Audubon Rd. All who knew her are welcome to come and share memories of her.
• Team 7410X from Arsenal Tech High School in Indianapolis has qualified for the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship in St. Louis, where they will compete against 800 of the best teams from around the world. The team collected seven awards across nine competitions this season. They competed April 21-24.
• Indianapolis Animal Care Services will close the S. Harding Shelter on May 4-May 10 in order to move to the new shelter at 5001 E. Raymond St. No intakes from the public will be permitted, only Animal Control Officers will be allowed to bring in new animals between May 4-10. Before the move, consider adopting your new pet — they’d like to empty the shelter. There will be an adoption event on Saturday, April 25 from noon-6:30 p.m. at the shelter, and the “Big Empty” on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 from noon-6:30 p.m. All adoption events will be held at the shelter, 2600 S. Harding St. All fees will be waived, and the pets are vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and microchipped. Both cats and dogs will be available for adoption.
• Stop by any Indianapolis Public Library branch on Saturday, May 2 to pick up a free comic book from their selection for all ages, while supplies last.
• There’s a new tactical urbanism project on Troy Ave. between Carson and Shelby on the south side, with water-filled barriers providing pedestrian and cyclist access to sidewalks.
• The Irvington Historical Society will host a presentation on the past and present architecture of Butler University on Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m. at the Bonna Thompson, 5350 University Ave. The discussion will be lead by James DeGrazia, a historian. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.
• There will be a May Short Film Festival at the Kan-Kan, 1258 Windsor St. from 6-10 p.m. with the theme of “Music Videos.” It is a free music video night curated by local filmmakers. The event will be in the upstairs screening room, with videos playing on a loop, so swing by anytime. To RSVP, visit kankanindy.com
• There will be a classic car and coffee event on Saturday, May 2 from 8 – 11 a.m. at the Factory Arts District, 1125 Brookside Ave. It will be an informal cruise in and gathering of enthusiasts. The Jaguar Club will be leading a driving tour of landmarks of automotive history.
• Save the date: When given lemons, Irvington businesses have decided to make lemonade. Come on out to the Irvington Construction Party on Saturday, May 9 to Chicago Beef and Dog and Market Vintage from 3-8 p.m. for a party on the torn up road. The address is 5402 E. Washington St., and there will be local vendors, plus Kismetic beer available, as well as hot dogs. In the meantime, try to support our local businesses along E. Washington St. during the construction.