Today
“Once Upon a Shoe” • Mother Goose sadly announces to her children that they must leave their home, a large, comfortable shoe, and move to an old sneaker. To save the shoe, the children decide to put on a show. • Today – 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Wednesday – 1 p.m. • The Tarkington, 3 Center Green, Carmel • $10 general, $8 child • 843-3800
Alan Kaye & the Toons • Bring a picnic, lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy Alan Kaye & the Toons at this free concert that is part of the Fishers Summer Concert series. • 7 p.m. • Fishers Town Hall, 1 Municipal Dr., Fishers • Free • 595-3150
“The Wizard of Oz” • The classic tale of Dorothy’s journey to the land of Oz comes to the Beef and Boards stage featuring all of the great songs from the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion. Children 3 to 11 will receive a $10 discount. • Tuesday to Saturday – 8 p.m., Wednesday – 1 p.m., Sunday – 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. • Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • $37 to $60, includes dinner buffet • 872-9664
Wednesday
Summer Concerts at the Carmel Gazebo: Flying Toasters • Flying Toasters performs as part of the Carmel Gazebo Concert series including a children’s pre-concert show at 6:15 p.m. The series provides family concerts promoting community vitality. • 7:30 p.m. • 1 Civic Square, Carmel • Free • carmelgazeboconcerts.org
Thursday
Clay Terrace Concert Series: Barometer Soup • Barometer Soup will be playing in the Grassy Knoll behind Kona Grill and Mitchell’s Fish Market. Come and enjoy the music! • 7 p.m. • Clay Terrace, 14390 Clay Terrace Blvd., Carmel • Free • 818-0725
Lemon Wheel • Come enjoy the weather and see Lemon Wheel perform live as part of the Noblesville Parks and Recreation Dept. Summer Concert Series. • 7 p.m. • Dillon Park, 701 Cicero Rd., Noblesville • Free • 776-6350
“Little Shop of Horrors” • Seymour, an orphan and a nerd, is taken in and given a job by Mr. Mushnik. One day, Seymour discovers a strange plant and its unique appetite. As he continues to care for it, things quickly get out of hand. • Thursday to Saturday – 8 p.m., Sunday – 2:30 p.m. • The Studio Theater, 4 Center Green, Carmel • $23 • 843-3800
Friday
Symphony on the Prairie: Heroes & Victors • Heroes & Victors will showcase some of the classic music from the greatest sports films from over the years. Bring your own chairs, blankets, food and drinks. • Friday and Saturday – 8 p.m. • Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • $22 adult, $10 child, $20 parking • 639-4300
Parsons Dance • Come see the internationally renowned company perform a different performance each night, including David Parson’s masterpiece “Caught” and “Remember Me,” a full-length rock-dance opera. • Friday and Saturday – 8 p.m. • The Tarkington, 3 Center Green, Carmel • $28 to $58 • 843-3800
Cool Creek Concert Series: ESB • Come wind down from the busy week and enjoy the music of ESB. Bring your own lawn chairs, kids and picnic baskets! • 7 p.m. • Cool Creek Park & Nature Center, 2000 E. 151 St., Carmel • $5 adults, Free for children • 770-4404
Westfield Historic Underground Railroad Ghost Walk • Join Unseen Press for a brief encounter with Westfield’s most haunting legends and folk tales. Reservations required. • 9 p.m. • $15 • 840-6456
“Hollywood Arms” • This inspiring production is based on Carol Burnett’s best-selling memoir “One More Time” and directed by Elaine Wagner. • Friday and Saturday – 8 p.m., Sunday – 2 p.m. • The Belfry Theatre, 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville • $15 general, $12 children • 773-1085
Westfield Farmers Market • Come and see what all of Westfield’s best farmers and artisans have to offer at the Westfield Farmers Market, featuring local music and weekly events. • 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. • North Union Street, one block north of Main Street by City Hall (130 Penn St.), Westfield • Free • dwna.org
Saturday
Fishers Freedom Festival • Take part in two full days of family activities begining with a 5K event on Saturday and including arts and craft vendors, live entertainment, food vendors, a business tent, children’s area, a food and school supplies drive and more. • Saturday and Sunday – 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. • Roy G. Holland Memorial Park, 1 Park Dr., Fishers • Admission: Canned goods or school supplies • fishersfreedomfestival.org
Zionsville Paint Out • Stroll the village of Zionsville and see artists creating original works of art from unique scenery around the historic town. • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Lincoln Park, Oak and First streets, Zionsville • Free • 873-4900
Jazz on the Monon • Enjoy an evening jazz concert right in the Arts & Design District! The stage is located on the southwest corner of Monon and Main Street. • 6 p.m. • Carmel Arts & Design District, 111 W. Main St., Carmel • Free • 571-ARTS
2012 Gardens of Zionsville Tour • Six local gardens and three speakers will be featured in this year’s tour. Speakers will present at the SullivanMunce Cultural Center at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • 205 W. Hawthorne Street, Zionsville • $20 adult, $5 children, $15 advance • 873-4900
Saxony Market • The market features a number of central Indiana businesses and farmers while creating an outdoor forum for family and friends alike to gather, shop and share ideas. • 8 a.m. to noon • 131st Street and Olio Road, Fishers • Free • Saxony-Indiana.com
Zionsville Farmers Market • Come see Zionsville’s greatest farmers and local artisans at the weekly farmers market. • 8 to 11 a.m. • Parking lot at Main and Hawthorne, Zionsville • Free admission • ZionsvilleFarmersMarket.org
Carmel Farmers Market • One of the largest farmers markets in Indiana, the Carmel Farmers Market will feature more than 60 local vendors. • 8 to 11:30 a.m. • Carmel Farmers Market, 1 Center Green, Carmel • Free admission • 710-0162
Fishers Farmers Market • The Fishers Farmers Market now showcases more than 35 high-quality vendors offering fresh produce, live goods, bakery items, meat, cheese and handmade gifts. • 8 a.m. to noon • Fishers Farmers Market, 11601 Municipal Dr., Fishers • Free admission • 578-0700
Noblesville Farmers Market • Shop local. Pick up farm-fresh produce, vegetables and much more at the market. • 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Riverview Hospital Overflow Parking Lot, Ind. 19 and Ind. 38, Noblesville • Free admission • 776-0205
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