Feel like an Indy car driver as you take a lap around the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the American Family Insurance 500 Festival Community Day. Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: $8 per person in advance; $10 per person at the gate; children 6 and younger free.

Don’t miss these classic movies on the big screen at the Historic Artcraft Theatre in Franklin. All movies start at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays unless indicated. Location: 57 N. Main St., Franklin. Information: 317-736-6823 or www.historicartcrafttheatre.org.

Legendary American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd headlines the Miller Lite Carb Day concert at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The concert is free with admission to Carb Day. Also scheduled are the final practice for the 33 starters in the Indianapolis 500, the Freedom 100 race for Firestone Indy Lights and the popular IZOD Pit Stop Challenge. Carb Day admission: $20. Information: www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com.

Get into the spirit of the Indy 500 at the IPL 500 Festival Parade as it celebrates 55 years of tradition. Time: Noon. Location: Downtown Indianapolis. Information: www.500festival.com.

Get ready for an exciting race as the Indianapolis 500 continues to be “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Time: Gates open at 6 a.m.; racing begins at noon. Tickets: $20 to $150. Location: Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Information: www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com.

Star violinist and long-time ISO friend, Joshua Bell, joins Krzysztof Urbanski in a program of heroic musical dedications. Time: 11 a.m. Tickets: $20 to $50. Location: Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. Information: www.indianapolissymphony.org.

June 1-2
Violinist Joshua Bell performs Brahms’ Violin Concerto and Beethoven’s “Eroica.” Time: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets: $20 to $63. Location: Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. Information: www.indianapolissymphony.org.

June 1-3. See more than 100 quilts, live demonstrations and more during the Brown County Historical Society Quilt Show. Location: Brown County Historical Society, 1934 N. Indiana 135, Nashville. Information: www.browncounty.com

Head downtown for the 13th annual Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival. Celebrate Indiana wineries as they offer samples of more than 200 wines. Enjoy food from Indiana’s top culinary experts as well as live music throughout the day. Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets: $22 in advance; $25 at the gate; $10 designated driver 21 and older; $5 ages 6 to 20. Location: Military Park in downtown Indianapolis.

Enjoy the great Mallow Run tradition of Pizza & Wine Night. Wilson & Co. will perform. Time: 5 to 8 p.m. Location: Mallow Run Winery, 6964 W. Whiteland Road, Bargersville. Information: 317-422-1556 or www.mallowrun.com

The Promise Walk for Pre-eclampsia, which supports research and raises awareness about the warning signs of pre-eclampsia, takes place in Indianapolis. Enjoy a 5K walk around beautiful Fort Harrison State Park. Time: 9 a.m. Location: Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park, 5753 Glenn Road, Indianapolis. Information: www.promisewalk.org

Come kick off the Christmas Shopping season in style. The first annual Hoosier Arts-Crafts & Gift Show will bring some of central Indiana's most unique crafters, confectioners, wood-Crafters, glass blowers on site, quilters and suppliers. It is an opportunity to get that unique gift for that special someone you just can't find at any of the big box stores. It is being held in Scott-Hall @ the Johnson County Fairgrounds. 11/10/2012 (Saturday) 9am-7pm 11/11/2012 (Sunday) 9am-6pm Admission: Adults $2 kid's 12 & under free. Parking, free! Check out our web site for full details: www.hoosierartsandcrafts.com

April 20-21. Travel to the sun-drenched shores of Spain as told through the eyes of the French in Debussy’s “Iberia” and Ravel’s “Rapsodie Espagnole” during “Vive La France!” Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets: $20 to $50. Location: Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. Information: www.indianapolissymphony.org.