**Please note: The following events are listed under the date they air on Channel 13. They are not listed under the day of the event.
Sunday, May 19
Be among the first to experience the new Stars War Exhibit: Where Science Meets Imagination. Get tickets for the Midnight Opening at the Indiana State Museum May 24th until 4 a.m. For details, click here.
If you're a caregiver, Catholic Charities hosts a free caregiver support group at the St. Mark Catholic School tomorrow (Monday). It's located at 535 E. Edgewood Avenue and takes place at 7 pm. For information about the groups, click here.
And, join WTHR and the American Cancer Society in the fight against cancer. Sign up for a 24-hour Relay for Life near you. The events take place through July.
Click here for more information.
Monday, May 20
Kids, take a weekly fitness challenge with Colts Quarterback Andrew Luck and Riley Hospital and be eligible for a Block Party with Andrew. Click here for details.
Enjoy great music and southern cooking! Get tickets for the House of Blues World Famous Gospel Brunch at the Old National Centre June 2nd. Click here.
And, National Career Fairs hosts a Job Fair at the Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Tuesday. For details, click here.
Tuesday, May 21
Drive your car around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and get autographs from Indy 500 drivers. Attend the 500 Festival Community Day Wednesday from 9 to 6. For all the highlights, click here.
Attend Zoopolis 500 at the Indianapolis Zoo Wednesday. See the great Tortoise race, meet Tony Kanaan and watch a parade. For more information, click here.
And honor two Emergency Medical Service workers killed in the line of duty. Attend McCormick & Medley Public Safety Awareness Day at the City Market Wednesday. Click here for details.
Wednesday, May 22
Do your kids love to play basketball? They can register for the Pacers Summer Hoops Tour and improve their skills. The clinics are at several locations the week of July 15th. For details, click here.
If your kids love to fish, they can register for the Kids Fishing Derby at Eagle Creek Park June 1st. Get more information on this family event, here.
And, get tickets for the Helping Hands for Freedom Comedy Show Friday at 9 pm at the Old National Centre. It's a benefit for families of fallen, injured or deployed soldiers.
Thursday, May 23
As Memorial Day approaches, honor our military heroes at a special 500 Festival Memorial Service. It's at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument downtown Friday, from Noon to 1. For details, click here.
The Indiana Wind Symphony plays with one of the world's greatest instrumental soloists. Trumpet player Allen Vizzutti performs at the Palladium Saturday. For tickets, click here.
And, Indy Parks hosts a Listen Local Series with local bands. It's free at Broad Ripple Park Friday at 6. For a list of bands, click here.
Friday, May 24
See the 33 starting drivers in the Indy 500. They're honorary grand marshals in the 500 Festival Parade downtown Saturday from Noon to 1:30. The WNBA Champion Indiana Fever Team will serve as Grand Marshals. For more details, click here.
See prized irises at the Iris Show from the Indiana Daylily-Iris Society. It's at the Holliday Park Nature Center Saturday. Get details, here.
And experience the movie, Star Wars, and futuristic technologies at a new exhibit. Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination opens at the Indiana State Museum Saturday. For highlights of this traveling exhibit, click here.
Saturday, May 25
Give the Gift of Life. Register for the WTHR Blood Drive at all nine Indiana Blood Center locations. It's May 31st and June 1st. For a list of blood center locations, click here.
Shatter the Silence on abuse. Register for the Race Away from Domestic Violence from the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The Walk, Run and Wheelchair Roll is at Victory Field June first. Click here to register.
Business women can gain business and more knowledge at the Accelerated Networking Event Luncheon. Get tickets for the event, at the Holiday Inn Indianapolis North, on May 28th. Click here for details.
Sunday, May 26
Give the Gift of Life. Register for the WTHR Blood Drive at all nine Indiana Blood Center locations. It's May 31st and June 1st. For a list of blood center locations, click here.
Honor fathers. Get tickets for the Faces of Fatherhood Luncheon which pays tribute to great dads. It's at the Conrad June 14th. For more information, click here.
And make an appointment for a free skin cancer screening. Central Indiana hospitals are teaming up with the American Cancer Society throughout May. To register for a screening, call 317-344-7800.
Ongoing/Upcoming
Donate cases of bottled water or money to help the USO of Indiana during the third annual Operation Hydration on Thursday, May 23, 7 am to 1 pm on New York Street between Pierson and Meridian Streets (right lane next to the AT&T building). Operation Hydration's goal is to raise awareness of what the USO does for the military in Indiana and provide needed supplies.
IU Health Physicians volunteer with Give Back Day
The public is invited to join Indiana University Health Physicians as they volunteer their time in a new family-friendly event to engage the community in fun and healthy activities at Broad Ripple Park.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 18
9 am – noon
WHERE:
Broad Ripple Park
1550 Broad Ripple Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
WHAT:
Give Back Day: The Trail to Better Health will offer 15 interactive stations with IU Health physicians. Fitness stations host Zumba, an obstacle course, balance, volleyball, hula hooping, yoga and cardio drumming. Health stations include nutrition and healthy eating, dental health, taste testing, hand washing and a "Walk with a Doc."
The "Guitars! Roundups to Rockers" exhibit is at the Eiteljorg Museum. It features guitars from Roy Rogers, Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Holly and more. Get the scoop, here.
Learn more about the life of Indiana native James Dean. Visit the exhibit, Eternal James Dean, at the Indiana State Museum. For more information click here.
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