The Weekend 5

"What are we going to do this weekend?" We have an answer for you! Each week Visit Indy publishes five can't-miss events for the upcoming weekend. Save yourself the trouble of checking back by getting The Weekend 5 sent directly to your inbox each Thursday morning.

Many rock fans know the story of the Rolling Stones' formation. Mick Jagger was waiting on a railway platform while carrying records by Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters. Keith Richards noticed the albums, and the two formed a partnership to bring the Black music they loved to the masses. Rock only exists due to the contributions of Black pioneers like Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Little Richard, Ike Turner, and the men mentioned above. This Saturday, American Legion Mall hosts the first Black rock festival, a one-of-a-kind, all-ages event honoring the origins of the genre with performances from Janelle Monáe, Gary Clark Jr., Robert Randolph Band, Joy Oladokun, Meet Me @ The Altar, and Inner Peace. Tickets are $85 and up.

The Caitlin Clark era has begun! Indiana opens the regular season home schedule Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Rookie guard Clark, the first overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, is joined by All-Star center and reigning Rookie of the Year Aliyah Boston, All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell, NaLyssa Smith, the second overall pick in 2022, as well as Erica Wheeler and Katie Lou Samuelson. This is going to make the Fever's 25th season an exciting one. Tickets are $7 and up.

The HI-FI Annex is celebrating five years of live music programming while the HI-FI is having a year-long party with concerts and fan-focused experiences to mark 10 years. Friday's party takes place at both the indoor and outdoor stages and features Kara Cole, DJ Metrognome, Pat and The Pissers, Isaac Rudd & The Revolvers, Brother O' Brother, Saint Aubin, The Stampede String Band, Wet Denim, Jessie Phelps, and The Cold Hearts. All ages are welcome and admission is just $10. Both have added enhancements for better fan experiences. Combined, the venues will host more than 400 shows this year. The lineup will be diverse and many nights will see shows at both.

Get ready for comedians, drag queens, aerialists, DJs, and more to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Pride at 10 East Arts HUB on Friday. This electrifying showcase of fierce talent includes Ryne Stone with her flow arts and niche costumes, drag performer Mimic with a passion for all forms of queer art, Pratik Patel bringing laughs from his diverse life experiences, comedian Eric Sablan's observational humor, and Tennah explaining the silly things she sees. The event wraps with a dance party. All ages are welcome and there's no cost to attend.

The most famous front porch in Indy is ready to kick off summer in a big way Thursday. Stop by the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site on your way to see the Fever home opener and catch live music from White River Jazz Band, lawn games, Sun King beer, food trucks, and more while you stroll the renovated grounds and exhibits. This event is for those 21 and older. Admission is $10.

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