The Broad Ripple Report: Weekend Top 5 (June 5-8)

Big weekend in Broad Ripple. If you needed a sign to stop binge-watching shows you’ve already seen 60 times, this is it. Get off the couch, toss on some Pacers gear and a check out what's going in the neighborhood.Here are our top 5 things to check out this weekend 👇

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derek worsley
June 05, 2025

 Kick off your Saturday with the Broad Ripple Duck Race 5K and stick around for the annual Duck Race — the greatest spectacle in rubber duck racing.

  • 5K - 10 am start @ corner of Guilford/Westfield

  • Duck Race - 12:30 start @ Monon Bridge and ends at College Ave.

  • Be sure to get there early for setup along the canal to watch the Duck Race

Sunday, June 8 @ 6PM
🎙️ The best voices in Indiana face off for the Karaoke Crown at The Quarter. Expect powerhouse ballads, crowd-favorite bangers, and probably someone singing “Shallow” with full commitment.

  • 21+ event

  • $25 to enter

  • Location: The Quarter, Broad Ripple

For the first time since 2000, the Pacers are back in the NBA Finals! Blue and Gold love is everywhere and we have the best spots here in Broad Ripple to watch the games.

🕒 Game 1 – Thursday, June 5 @ 8:30PM
🕒 Game 2 – Sunday, June 8 @ 8:00PM

Where to Watch:

🔥 Half Liter BBQ — Giant screens, brisket, beer, and hype. You already know the vibe.
🍗 317 BBQ — Lowkey crowd, high-quality eats
🍻 Fat Dan’s — Chicago-style sports bar with great grub
🍕 Kilroy’s — Breadsticks and buckets
🎯 Brothers — Big place, big crowd energy
🍔 The Bulldog — Divey and dependable with self-serve beer wall

💡 Pro tip: get there early. It’s the Finals, seats will go quick.

Let’s show up, show out! Let’s go Pacers!

4. 🎵Live Music Around Broad Ripple

You know we love our tunes. Here's where the good sounds are flowing:

  • Flatwater 

    • Thursday: The Twisted Knobs

    • Friday: Steve Smith Trio

    • Saturday: Sean Atkinson Trio

    *7-10 pm : Weather permitting

  • 317 BBQ 

    • Thursday: Davey and The Midnights 6-9 pm

    • Saturday: Late Nite Snack 6:30-9:30 pm

  • Turntable Indy –

    • Friday: Sherm

    • Saturday: Clay Street Unit w/ Special Guest American Beech

    • Sunday: The Seven Wonders - Fleetwood Mac Tribute

Grab a drink, grab a friend, and go hear something good.

Saturday, June 7 • 10 AM – 2 PM
Join the Broad Ripple community for an afternoon of BBQ, beer, and live music at Sullivan Hardware, all in memory of Rita and in support of the Alzheimer’s Association. A donation of any dollar amount will grant you entry into the event.

📍 Sullivan Hardware & Garden – Keystone
🎶 Live music lineup
🍗 Food + drink

New Business Opening and Business Update

💪 She Shop Fitness Studio – Now Open

A brand-new women-focused fitness studio just opened its doors in Broad Ripple!
SheShop Fitness Studio offers a full lineup of Pilates, HIIT, Dance, Strength, and Yoga classes in a clean, modern space designed for empowerment and good energy.

📍713 E 52nd St. Indianapolis, IN 46205
🧘‍♀️ Class schedule now live – check it out and support a new local business

☕🍸 Thieves – New Location, Same Cool Vibe

Thieves Coffee & Cocktail Bar has moved to a fresh new spot — and it’s just as stylish as you’d expect.
From morning espresso to late-night cocktails. You can just post up and spend all day here.

Head overand check out their new digs this weekend.

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