{"id":262,"date":"2021-07-29T17:04:31","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T17:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/?p=262"},"modified":"2021-07-29T17:04:31","modified_gmt":"2021-07-29T17:04:31","slug":"top-5-things-to-do-in-downtown-indy-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/top-5-things-to-do-in-downtown-indy-this-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Things to Do in Downtown Indy This Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\" style=\"font-size:17px\">The kids might all be back in school now, but the summer season is still hot and going strong for us adults! So, if you are looking for some adult things to do this weekend with your pals, Downtown Indy is the place to be! Scroll below to see the top five things you should be doing this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, right here in Downtown Indianapolis!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Bar-Restaurant-Downtown-Indianapolis-IN-1024x477.jpg\" alt=\"Food Drink Specials Downtown Indianapolis \" class=\"wp-image-263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Bar-Restaurant-Downtown-Indianapolis-IN-1024x477.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Bar-Restaurant-Downtown-Indianapolis-IN-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Bar-Restaurant-Downtown-Indianapolis-IN-768x358.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Bar-Restaurant-Downtown-Indianapolis-IN-1536x716.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Bar-Restaurant-Downtown-Indianapolis-IN-500x233.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Bar-Restaurant-Downtown-Indianapolis-IN.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Food Drink Specials Downtown Indianapolis 317-822-5070<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Top Events and Experiences in Downtown Indianapolis<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:17px\">~ <strong>Friday July 30<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013 Sunday August 1<sup>st<\/sup><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gather your friends and loved ones up for some exciting events and happenings taking place all throughout the heart of Downtown Indianapolis. From the Riverside Regional Park to the beautiful Historic Saint Joseph Neighborhood, and many in between, there is something for everyone to enjoy this weekend in Downtown Indy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Lume &#8211; Indianapolis Museum of Art <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields this weekend, as the new and highly-anticipated Vincent van Gogh digital art exhibit, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitindy.com\/indianapolis-the-lume-indianapolis?utm_source=w5&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Weekend5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LUME Indianapolis<\/a> officially debuts this Friday! But don\u2019t feel rushed, LUME at Newfields will be available until May 31<sup>st<\/sup> next year! Created by Australian-based Grande Experiences, LUME is a walk-through art exhibit that entices all of the senses, from sight and sound to taste, smell, and more! Taking up the full 4<sup>th<\/sup> of the Indianapolis Museum of Art, this 30,000 square foot digital art experience is set to be the largest nonstop exhibition space at Newfields since it\u2019s commencement more than 137 years ago! Enjoy more than 3,000 moving Vincent van Gogh paintings, food and beverages, shopping, and more! <em><strong>Tickets: $13 &#8211; $25<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indiana State Fair<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a born and raised Hoosier, then you certainly know about the upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitindy.com\/indianapolis-indiana-state-fair?utm_source=visitindy?utm_source=w5&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Weekend5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indiana State Fair<\/a> happening right here at our local fair grounds. Tickets are only $12, so bring all your friends for live music, food, drinks, racing, rodeo, demolition derby, a strong man show, and even the famous Beach Boys! The Tap Room will also be there providing wine and beer options, too! Enjoy 18 days of summer fun at the Indiana State Fair this weekend, and through August 22. <em><strong>Tickets: $12<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Midsummer Night&#8217;s Dream<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you and your friends the artsy type? If so, after you check out LUME Indianapolis, head over to Taggart Memorial Amphitheater this Friday and Saturday for the famous livestream performance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitindy.com\/indianapolis-a-midsummer-nights-dream?utm_source=w5&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Weekend5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Midsummer Night&#8217;s Dream<\/a>! Shows start at 8PM and finish at 10 PM, during which you can enjoy the pleasures of Indy\u2019s favorite food trucks, beverage vendors, and more! Simply register through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eventbrite<\/a> for a FREE TICKET! Just be sure to bring your own picnic blanket and folding chairs, as there will not be any seating provided! <em><strong>Tickets: FREE!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indy Seltzer Fest<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you and your friends love the new seltzer trend happening all over the country? If so, then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitindy.com\/indianapolis-indy-seltzer-fest?utm_source=w5&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Weekend5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indy Seltzer Fest at Fowling Warehouse<\/a> is your go-to place of pleasure this weekend in Downtown Indianapolis! Offering more than 75 local and national brand seltzers, you are sure to find a new favorite alcoholic seltzer! At this highly- anticipated Indy event, you can also enjoy food and beverage vendors, live music, and OPEN FOWLING! Only available in two sessions this Saturday, July 31<sup>st<\/sup>, 1pm to 5pm and 6pm to 10pm, be sure to grab your tickets fast before they are all sold out! <em><strong>Tickets: $35+<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>English Ivy\u2019s Weekend Dinner Specials and Sunday Brunch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After you have enjoyed all of these incredible Downtown Indianapolis events, finish the evening with a delicious dinner and drink specials at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">English Ivy\u2019s Pub &amp; Eatery<\/a>. All above-mentioned events are within 11 minutes of our restaurant! This Friday, fill your belly with our famous Prime Rib Dinner Special! Hitting the town on Saturday, instead? Stop by English Ivy\u2019s for our delicious Shrimp and Grits! We also have fantastic bar specials every day of the week, and even BRUNCH on SUNDAYS! Brunch starts at 10AM, so come in to top-off to your exciting Downtown Indy weekend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>So, what are you waiting for? Get your weekend plans in motion right now!<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/contact.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit English Ivy\u2019s Downtown Pub and Eatery<\/a> and enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, and delicious drinks all weekend long. Be sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/menus\/weekly-specials.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check out our weekly specials<\/a>, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>You Might Also Like:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/why-surf-and-turf-is-a-good-choice-for-any-dinner-occasion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why Surf and Turf is a Good Choice for Any Dinner Occasion<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/top-recommended-low-calorie-cocktail-options-for-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top-Recommended Low Calorie Cocktail Options for Summer<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/what-you-can-do-with-the-new-and-improved-indy-attraction-pass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What You Can Do With the New and Improved Indy Attraction Pass<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/contact.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"187\" src=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Bar-Indianapolis-1024x187.png\" alt=\"Downtown Indianapolis Bar Restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-14\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Bar-Indianapolis-1024x187.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Bar-Indianapolis-300x55.png 300w, https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Bar-Indianapolis-768x140.png 768w, https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Bar-Indianapolis.png 1214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>317-822-5070<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The kids might all be back in school now, but the summer season is still hot and going strong for us adults! 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