Wednesday
Summer Concert Series at the Gazebo ● Enjoy Wednesday night this summer in Carmel with family-friendly concerts at the Gazebo in Civic Square. This week features a performance by Jennie DeVoe. ● 7:30 p.m. June 15 ● Gazebo in Civic Square: 1 Civic Square, Carmel ● Free ●www.carmelgazeboconcerts.org
Thursday
Eighth Annual Plein Air Paint Out ● This weekend in June is dubbed by many festival organizers as the most beautiful weekend of the year! Take advantage of it and visit downtown Noblesville to support the Plein Air Paint Out, hosted by the HCAA and Nickel Plate Arts. Nearly 50 studio-bound artists will set up and practice painting in the outdoors throughout the weekend, while select individuals will paint specific scenes of downtown Noblesville. The public is invited to commission artists to paint any particular subject of your choosing (your home, a favorite local landscape, a historic storefront, etc.). ● June 16-18 ● Nickel Plate Arts Campus: 107 S Eighth St., Noblesville ● www.nickelplatearts.org/event/8th-annual-gathering-of-plein-air-painters
Clay Terrace Summer Concert Series ● This year marks the sixth annual Summer Concert Series at Clay Terrace on Thursday evenings! The family-friendly concerts are located on the lawn behind Kona Grill throughout the summer. This week, see a live performance by the band Mike & Joe. ● 7 p.m. on Thursdays from June 16 to July 28 ● Clay Terrace: 14390 Clay Terrace Boulevard #165, Carmel ● Free ● 317-818-0725 ● www.clayterrace.com/events-news/event/2016-summer-concert-series
Noblesville Summer Concert Series ● 2016’s Noblesville Summer Concert Series is kicking off this week! Enjoy concerts throughout the summer at Forest Park and Dillon Park. Some food and drink vendors will be available. This week, enjoy a live performance by Cornfield Mafia. ● Dillon Park venue: 7 p.m. on Thursdays from June 16-30 ● Dillon Park: 6001 Edenshall Lane, Noblesville ● Free ● 317-776-6350
Friday
Back to the 80s ● The Carmel Community Players are performing “Back to the 80s” starting June 17 and running until June 26. ● 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday ● Carmel Community Playhouse at Clay Terrace, 14299 Clay Terrace Blvd. Suite 140 ● carmelplayers.org ● 317-815-9387
The Trial of Goldilocks ● Guilty or innocent? Was the young girl a selfish, spoiled brat, intruding where she didn’t belong or was she the victim of three conniving bears and their animal band of hoods in the woods? In this unique, humorous retelling of the famous fairy tale, Goldilocks is put on trial and faces charges of breaking and entering the Bears’ cottage. What will the verdict be? ● 7 p.m. June 17, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. June 18, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. June 20 and 22 ● The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts: 3 Center Green, Carmel ● 317-843-3800 ● www.thecenterpresents.org
39th Annual Strawberry Festival ● Attend the annual Strawberry Festival on the downtown Noblesville Square this weekend! St. Michael’s famous strawberry shortcakes will be served along with strawberries, ice cream and a whipped topping. It is St. Michael’s biggest fundraiser of the year! ● June 17-18 ● Historic Noblesville Square ● $7 at the festival, $5 presale ● www.stmichaelsepiscopalchurch.org/strawberry-festival
Saturday
Celebrate Father’s Day with Conner Prairie ● Start Father’s Day with a bang, literally! Conner Prairie offers the opportunity to fire a Civil War-era cannon or rifle. Dads and their families can test everyone’s wilderness skills by helping tan hides and make fish traps at Lenape Camp, or build a new wood-fired cob bake oven at the Golden Eagle Inn. Some events are timed or have an additional fee, so be sure to check the website for details! ● June 18-19 ● Free with general admission ● Conner Prairie: 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers ● 317-776-6006 ● www.connerprairie.org
Monsoon Madness ● Monsoon Madness is back! Kids and adults will love all the water activities offered, including the Itty-Bitty Water Play Zone for kids ages four and under, and inflatable slides for older ones. A live DJ will play today’s latest musical hits while Jet’s Pizza and Kona Ice provide food and snacks for purchase. Wear a swimsuit, and don’t forget a towel for the ride home. Parental supervision is required for kids. ● June 18 ● Free ● Roy G. Holland Memorial Park: 1 Park Dr., Fishers ● 317-595-3150 ● www.fishers.in.us/calendar.aspx?eid=3668
Sunday
The Belfry Theatre Presents: Little Women ● Little Women is a classic story adapted for the stage in a glorious musical. It is a story of personal discovery, heartache, and hope as four sisters navigate life and love during the American Civil War. This performance is based on Luisa May Alcott’s literary masterpiece of the same title. This is the LAST day to see this performance! ● The Belfry Theatre: 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville ● $18 per adult, $12 per child ● 317-773-1085 ● www.thebelfrytheatre.com
Monday
Adventure Camp at Conner Prairie ●Young campers will enjoy an exciting weekend in the outdoors as they join in on activities in new environments with the guidance of skilled counselors. All of the details about the camp are on the website, along with registration instructions. Be sure to act soon because spaces fill quickly! ● June 20-24 ● $240, $210/member ● Conner Prairie: 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers ● 317-776-6006 ● www.connerprairie.org/Things-To-Do/Events/2016/Camps/Summer-Camps/Adventure-Camp-1
Tuesday
Fishers Summer Concert Series ● Pack a picnic, grab something to sit on and head to the Nickel Plate District! The 2016 Summer Concert Series offers free, live entertainment for all ages. Food trucks will be on site weekly. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #NickelPlateDistrict to share your favorite photos from the event! ● 7 to 9 p.m. June 21-July 19 ● Nickel Plate District
Address: 6 Municipal Dr., Fishers ● Free ● www.fishers.in.us/2016summerconcerts
