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.

Reflect on Dr. King's life Monday at the Madam Walker Legacy Center. Distinguished speaker Caroline Wanga manages a portfolio of Black brands as President and CEO of Essence Ventures. After starting as an intern at Target, she advanced to Chief Culture, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer and can speak on the importance of empowerment, transformational leadership, and community engagement. Though admission is free, registration is required.

IRT's new play is a slam dunk. Learn about brotherhood and basketball with this story of two young men (one Black, one white) who become friends during LeBron James' rookie season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The warm comedy follows the men for the next decade as their lives face ups and downs, but their love of the game and love of each other never wanes. The play takes center court through February 9. Tickets are $25 and up.

Dance, jive, and have the time of your life Thursday at Feinstein's with this salute to Sweden's greatest hitmakers. Mamma mia, Don Farrell and the Terry Woods Jazz Quartet have assembled some of Indy's finest theatre vocalists to answer the SOS for super troupers. Does your mother know that you're out, you dancing queens? The name of the game is fun. Tickets are $35-$50 in addition to a $25 food and beverage minimum per guest.

Kim Waters is renowned for crafting irresistible melodies, insatiable grooves, and undeniable hooks. He has that special touch when it comes to combining jazz, R&B, blues, and pop to create a true rhythm of romance. This legend's smooth style offers the perfect oasis from life's frenetic pace. Relax and enjoy the show Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $40 and up.

In 1964, Dr. King said," We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools." Friday's celebration at the Indiana State Capitol is centered around that idea. An awards ceremony will honor Hoosiers committed to civil rights and carrying Dr. King's banner of unity. Kick things off Thursday evening with a wreath placing at Monument Circle accompanied by a special light show. There is no cost to attend either event.

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