May Best Bets

The can’t-miss events of May.
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Photos courtesy: (1) Grande Experiences; (2) Moonbug Photography; (3) Adobe Stock by Nataliia Pyzhova; (4) Mason Rose; (5) Chris Whonsetler. Illustrations: Adobe Stock by Moleskostudio, Illustration by HATSUE

(1) Dalí Alive Ongoing–May 31
Immerse yourself in 30,000 square feet of vibrant surrealist art by Salvador Dalí at The Lume at Newfields. His watercolor paintings from the IMA’s permanent collection are on display. Check out the latest cafe concept, El Mercado Surreal.

(2) Romeo & Juliet May 3–4
The Indianapolis Ballet and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra bring the timeless tragedy of the star-crossed lovers to the stage at Clowes Memorial Hall.

(3) The Sweets & Snacks Expo May 14–16
Chocolate, cookies, and licorice! Chips, popcorn, and jerky! Go nuts (and gumdrops) at the Indiana Convention Center. We’ll race you.

(4) I Made Rock ’N’ Roll Festival May 18
Janelle Monáe, Gary Clark Jr., Robert Randolph Band, Joy Oladokun, Meet Me @ the Altar, and Inner Peace star in GangGang’s Black rock concert on the American Legion Mall.

(5) Indiana Peony Festival May 18
The downtown Noblesville event that started in 2021 has grown into a massive celebration of our state flower. Don’t miss Brunch and Blooms or Peonies in the Park.