20 Things to Do in Indianapolis This Week · April 30–May 3, 2026

Arts & Culture

Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis Grand Opening

CAMi officially opens its newest addition on First Friday, May 1, with three days of celebrations, live music, and free events marking this major Big Car Collaborative expansion.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi)

Justin Silva at Helium Comedy Club

Stand-up comedian Justin Silva takes the stage at Helium Comedy Club for a Friday night show.

Friday, May 1, 2026 7:30 PM · Helium Comedy Club, 10 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis

Music & Nightlife

Rhythm Ritual at Visionloft Events @ The Stutz

Intuit Collective presents a late-night deep dive into tech house, bass house, deep house, and techno — a controlled descent into sound with no tickets required.

Friday, May 1, 2026 10:00 PM · Visionloft Events @ The Stutz, Indianapolis

SatchVai Band: Joe Satriani & Steve Vai with Animals As Leaders

Guitar legends Joe Satriani and Steve Vai join forces for the SatchVai Band at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park.

Friday, May 8, 2026 7:00 PM · Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, Indianapolis

Jake Shimabukuro at Payne & Mencias Palladium

Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro brings his 'Four Strings of Fury' show to the Payne & Mencias Palladium in Carmel for an evening of jaw-dropping technique.

Friday, May 8, 2026 8:00 PM · Payne & Mencias Palladium, 1 Carter Green, Carmel

Billy Allen and the Pollies with Hemlock Row at Turntable

Billy Allen and the Pollies bring powerhouse vocals and gritty grooves to Turntable with heavy-hitting alt-rock openers Hemlock Row.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · Turntable, Indianapolis

Festivals & Special Events

First Friday: IMS and Harrison Center Porch Party Kick-Off

The Harrison Center and Indianapolis Motor Speedway co-host their annual Porch Party Kick-Off alongside First Friday open studios, food trucks, and live entertainment.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Harrison Center, Indianapolis

Rev at the NDY Sign Photo Contest

Visit Indy is running a photo contest at the NDY sign during Rev, with a $100 Huse Culinary gift certificate for the best shot — dress to impress.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · NDY Sign at the Pagoda, Indianapolis

Indy Latino Connect 2026

The 3rd Annual Indy Latino Connect brings together 200+ professionals, top Latino organizations, a 'Community, Careers & Cultura' panel, and networking energy unlike anything else in the city.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · Indianapolis

DJ Coffee Club Daytime Rave

A daytime rave at Westfork Social House in Fountain Square featuring shuffling lessons, DJs, massage, coffee, and cocktails — an only-in-Indy kind of morning.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 11:00 AM · Westfork Social House, Fountain Square, Indianapolis

Outdoors & Active

Indianapolis Cultural Trail TrailMixer Events

Free events celebrating the 800-mile Greater Indy Trailways network, including a Pacers Bikeshare community ride, in partnership with TrailMixer 2026.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Indianapolis

3RUN7 Saturday Run Club at Provider Cafe

Free weekly run club meeting outside Provider Cafe with three pace groups welcoming all runners — 7:30, 9:00, and 11-13 minute miles.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 9:00 AM · Provider Cafe, Indianapolis

Free Events

Scream Meetup: Stressed? Come Yell It Out

A social meetup for strangers to release stress together with a collective scream session — one of the most cathartic Friday night options in May.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Downtown Indianapolis

Levitt VIBE Music Series at CAMi

The Levitt VIBE Music Series returns for its third season at the Terri Sisson greenspace and amphitheatre at CAMi — free outdoor concerts all summer.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi)

Free Reformer Pilates Classes at Ozwell Fitness

Ozwell Fitness opens its newly built Reformer by MVMT House classes for free on Friday and Saturday — one class per person.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Ozwell Fitness, Indianapolis

Somatics Pop-Up Class at CityOga

A Thursday night pop-up somatics class led by @starchildlisad at CityOga — free for members, drop-in rates apply for others.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 6:00 PM · CITYOGA School of Yoga and Health, Indianapolis

Date Night

Bend Brew Brunch Yoga at Upland Brewing

An all-levels yoga flow at Upland Brewing Company followed by brunch and beers — your $30 ticket includes a food/drink credit.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Upland Brewing Company, Indianapolis

Speed Dating Ages 21-35

FIND Indy hosts speed dating for ages 21-35 — men are sold out, so ladies get your tickets fast for this popular social event.

Monday, May 4, 2026 · Indianapolis

Family-Friendly

PAW Patrol: Adventure Play Exhibit

Visit Indy's PAW Patrol: Adventure Play exhibit, featuring adoptable dogs and interactive displays, open through May 25.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Indianapolis

Food & Drink

I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein LIVE

The popular running and wellness podcast 'I'll Have Another' with Lindsey Hein records a live show at Bottleworks Hotel.

Friday, May 1, 2026 3:30 PM · Bottleworks Hotel, Indianapolis