A fun weekend for fans of basketball, bourbon and pie! For the 23rd time the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament comes to Indy at Bankers Life Fieldhouse through Sunday. Friday night, The History Center is hosting a night of Bourbon tasting, while Newfield’s newest experience is about pie! Check out all of the cool events happening in the Circle City below and have a fantastic weekend!
FRIDAY, Mar. 6th
8:30am|Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
Start your “First Friday” with coffee, donuts and a peek at the Home’s most interesting collection items. You’ll be on your way to work at 9am! $6. Members – FREE.
“MADAM CJ WALKER, EMPOWERING WOMEN” EXHIBIT
10am|Indiana History Center
The latest “You Are There” Exhibit”. You’ll learn about her products, her method for hair growing, and the successes & struggles she and her company endured.
MO WILLEMS “THE PIGEON AND PALS” EXHIBIT
10am|Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Spend some time with the characters of beloved children’s book author Mo Willems. Create art inspired by Willem’s characters and view original illustrations from all 25 books.
10am|Garfield Park Conservatory
Spring arrives a little early at the Conservatory! From classic favorites to unique hybrids of tulips, hyacinth, daffodils and more. $4. $10 for families. Goes through Sunday.
11am|Newfields
Newfields’ newest culinary experience explores the history of pie in America and throughout the world. Pie and a classic vanilla milkshake or a cup of coffee to top off your visit. Included with admission.
BIG TEN WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
12pm|Bankers Life Fieldhouse
The 23rd time in the tournament’s 27-year history that the games are played in Indy. All session tickets are $75. General Admission tickets allow you to sit anywhere! Goes through Sunday.
INDY’S PREMIER BOURBON CELEBRATION
6:30pm|Indiana History Center
An extraordinary night of bourbon tasting at a really cool venue! Exclusive bourbon packages available during the live auction. Learn about the fine art of distilling. $150.
“MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS”
7:30pm|IRT
Agatha Christie’s ultimate whodunit! Goes through March 29th. Tickets start at $25.
7:30pm|Old National Centre
Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White is a 2-time Grammy nominee, & his one-hour special was one of the top rated shows in Comedy Central history. Tickets start at $53.25.
7:35pm|Indiana Farmer’s Coliseum
Tickets start at $25.
8pm|The Carmel Palladium
An incredible a cappella quintet that you may have seen on NBC’s THE SING-OFF. Tickets start at $20.
ANN HAMPTON CALLOWAY: THE LINDA RONSTADT SONGBOOK
8pm|Hilbert Circle Theatre
Platinum Award-winning artist Ann Hampton Callaway takes you on musical journey of Linda Ronstadt’s career. Tickets start at $15.
9:30pm|The Jazz Kitchen
Grammy award winner David Sanborn is one of the most successful American saxophonists for 6 decades! $25-$75. Tickets still avail. for Sat. 7pm show.
SATURDAY, Mar. 7th
11am|Newfields
Newfields’ newest culinary experience explores the history of pie in America and throughout the world. Pie and a classic vanilla milkshake or a cup of coffee to top off your visit. Included with admission.
“MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS”
1 & 5pm|IRT
Agatha Christie’s ultimate whodunit! Goes through March 29th. Tickets start at $25.
BIG TEN WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
6:30pm|Bankers Life Fieldhouse
The 23rd time in the tournament’s 27-year history that the games are played in Indy. All session tickets are $75. General Admission tickets allow you to sit anywhere! Goes through Sunday.
7 & 9:30pm|The Jazz Kitchen
Grammy award winner David Sanborn is one of the most successful American saxophonists for 6 decades! $25-$75.
ANN HAMPTON CALLOWAY: THE LINDA RONSTADT SONGBOOK
8pm|Hilbert Circle Theatre
Platinum Award-winning artist Ann Hampton Callaway takes you on musical journey of Linda Ronstadt’s career. Tickets start at $15.
SUNDAY, Mar. 8th
PIRATES & PRINCESSES’ CHARITY EVENT
11am|Community Life Center
Hairstyling, manicures, makeup, FREE photo shoot, silent auction. Meet real princesses & the 500 Festival Princesses. FREE admission for adults. $20-$25.
11am|Newfields
Newfields’ newest culinary experience explores the history of pie in America and throughout the world. Pie and a classic vanilla milkshake or a cup of coffee to top off your visit. Included with admission.
“MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS”
2pm|IRT
Agatha Christie’s ultimate whodunit! Goes through March 29th. Tickets start at $25.
4pm|Indiana History Center
Sharing Hoosier History Through Stories: Sarah The Dreambuilder, A Story Tracing The Rise of Madam CJ Walker told by Deborah Asante. $15.
BIG TEN WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
6pm|Bankers Life Fieldhouse
The 23rd time in the tournament’s 27-year history that the games are played in Indy. All session tickets are $75. General Admission tickets allow you to sit anywhere!
