Indianapolis weekend events: SPARK on the Circle, Pride Month events, Indiana Fever and more
Why it matters: Now in its third year, the free pedestrian-friendly pop-up park that represents an effort to bolster downtown's appeal has blossomed into a beloved way to spend some fun in the sun.
The latest: SPARK starts at 11am Saturday in the northwest quadrant of Monument Circle.
It'll be open daily from 11am until dusk through Sept. 28.
Zoom in: The launch celebration is headlined by a Pride Month kickoff with the Big Gay Pride Market, open 11am-3pm Saturday and Sunday.
Swing by to experience a lineup of more than 60 queer artists, creators, DJs and a special performance at 1pm from the Geeks & Grooves saxophone collective.
Here are the rest of our weekend picks:
🩰 Experience Dance Kaleidoscope's season finale when they present Under the Covers at Newfield's Tobias Theater, 7pm Friday and Saturday, 2pm Sunday.
Tickets start at $37.
⚾ Snag a foul ball while the Indianapolis Indians host the Nashville Sounds in a weekend series at Victory Field.
Games begin at 7:05pm Friday, 6:35pm Saturday and 1:35pm Sunday.
Tickets start at $15.
🏀 See if the Fever can score another win when they take on the Connecticut Sun, 7:30pm Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Tickets start at $7.
🐕 Take in one of the most adorable Indy Pride events for free when Pet Pride hits Riverside Park, 10am Saturday.
🍺 Enjoy good beer and good times at the 4th Annual JoCo Pours in the Park at Johnson County Park, noon Saturday.
🍻 Keep the suds flowing in Westfield during the 9th Annual Rock the Junction Craft Beer & Music Festival, 1pm Saturday at Grand Junction Brewing Co.
🙌 Worship with your neighbors at the Indy Pride Interfaith Celebration, 10am Sunday in Riverside Park.
🧢 Watch softball for a good cause during the free Indy Pride Community Picnic & Bat 'n' Rouge event, 1pm Sunday at Riverside Park.
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