Indy Shorts International Film Festival Escape to a world of short films through Sunday with 201 offerings from animated to horror, comedy to documentary. This is a qualifying festival for the Academy Awards® you can watch at home, outdoors at Indianapolis Art Center or Play Ground at IndyFringe, or inside Living Room Theater. See winners again in October at the Heartland International Film Festival. Prices start at $11.

PardiWAY – The Fest You should slide. The Pavilion at Pan Am has the best art, music, fashion, and culinary entrepreneurs Thursday night. The theme is “Black Excellence” and gives creatives a platform to showcase their talents. Ash Mac is your host and DJ Draft Pick is spinning. Spend the night spreading the good vibes with tickets $25 and up.

Building Tomorrow’s Annual Indy Burger Battle The battle for burger supremacy will be waged through August 1. Buy a passport, dine in or carry out at participating restaurants, receive two free sliders when you show your passport, then vote for your favorite. Challengers bring mouth-watering slider menus against reigning champs Gallery Pastry Bar and Binkley’s. Snag a passport for $40 and open wide! Proceeds support education.

MassAvely Different Sidewalk Sale Shop local Saturday and check out massive markdowns at over 20 unique merchants along Mass Ave. Add to your family friendly day with free art exhibits, IndyFringe performances, and Vinyasa yoga with The Hot Room, all in Davlan Park. Once your bags are full, catch a few - https://www.visitindy.com/indianapolis-4th-annual-academy-award-qualifying-indy-shorts-international-film-festival?utm_source=w5&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Weekend5 - Indy Shorts at the Living Room Theater and The Play Ground at IndyFringe.

Toledo Mud Hens vs. Indianapolis Indians at Victory Field It’s a full weekend of activities both on and off the diamond. Thirsty Thursday/Circle City Night has specials on fountain drinks and beer with the Tribe wearing special jerseys. Stick around after Friday’s game for fireworks. Saturday, welcome one of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s best agents, Black Widow, for MARVEL Super Hero Night. The first 2,500 fans receive her bobblehead. On Sunday, kids eat free and enjoy other perks. Tickets are $12 and up.

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