Top 13 things to do this weekend
Chase Kids Day
The 500 Festival targets "the next generation" with activities aimed at children, ranging from the Rookie Run (at 10:30 a.m.), mini-car racing, face painting, clowns, arts and crafts.
10 a.m. Saturday, Soldiers and Sailors Monument, 1 Monument Circle; free; thingstodo.indystar.com/events/92844344.
Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis
After a successful debut last year, the amuse-bouche to the Indianapolis 500 returns with a new sponsor but most of the same drivers and the same road course. The day will also include Indy Lights, USF2000 and Pro Mazda.
3:50 p.m. Saturday, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 4790 W. 16th St.; $30-$77; indianapolismotorspeedway.com.
Hot Wheels: Race to Win
The month of May in Indianapolis is all about racing, and this new exhibit uses the familiar diecast toys and tracks to give a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making a fast — yet safe — race car.
Opens Saturday and runs through Aug. 16, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St.; $18.50-$20.50; (317) 334-4000, childrensmuseum.org.
Kenny Chesney with Eric Church
Chesney is promoting "The Big Revival" (a No. 2 album on Billboard's Top 200 chart in 2014), while Church is on tour to promote "The Outsiders" (a No. 1 album in 2014). They are joined on the bill by Brantley Gilbert, Chase Rice and Old Dominion.
5 p.m. Saturday, Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Ave.; $29 to $250; (317) 262-8600,thingstodo.indystar.com/events/88095024.
Discover Irvington
The Eastside neighborhood shows why it's more than just a "drive-thru" on your way to I-465. Restaurants will offer special menus, while musicians, artists and artisans display their wares on the streets and sidewalks.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 5500 E. Washington St.; free; (317) 964-9194, thingstodo.indystar.com/events/93160556.
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Hard to believe, but this year marks the 40th anniversary of the biggest "midnight movie" of all time. You may have seen it on home video or TV, but until you've seen it with a crowd, you really haven't seen it.
Midnight Saturday, Irving Theater, 5505 E. Washington St.; $6; thingstodo.indystar.com/events/92844350.
Bigger Picture Show
Begun in 2009, the Bigger Picture Show has become Indy Film Fest's biggest fundraiser. Designers and artists create portraits of their favorite movie characters which are then sold in a silent auction that night. Music, drink and food will keep you going.
6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, the Speak Easy, 5255 Winthrop Ave.; free; indyfilmfest.org.
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Symphonie Fantastique
Berlioz's "Symphonie fantastique" is a concert favorite, if only for giving you a reason to go, "Hey, it's that music from 'The Shining'!" Guest violinist Arabella Steinbacher will make her ISO debut with Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto.
8 p.m. Friday and 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle; $15-$81, $10 students; thingstodo.indystar.com/events/94916932.
Brunch at the IRT
Celebrate Mother's Day with an omelet bar, brown sugar ham, french toast casserole, skillet breakfast potatoe, mini danishes and fresh fruit. At 2 p.m., the IRT will present a performance of "On Golden Pond" by Ernest Thompson
11:30 a.m. Sunday, Indiana Repertory Theatre, 140 W. Washington St.; $55; thingstodo.indystar.com/events/92844389.
Virginia Avenue Folk Fest
This grassroots festival welcomes 70 acts to perform on nine stages along Virginia Avenue. All event proceeds will be donated to Trusted Mentors, a nonprofit organization that works to provide at-risk Indianapolis adults with mentoring relationships.
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Virginia Avenue at Shelby and Prospect streets, pay what you can,virginiaavenuefolkfest.com, thingstodo.indystar.com/events/92877767.
MojoStock
MojoStock returns as a 50-act showcase of jam-band and EDM sounds. Camping is available. There will be treated to performances by the Main Squeeze, Audiodacity, Shy Guy Says and more.
3 p.m. Friday through noon Sunday, Sleepybear Campground, 13231 E. 146th St., Noblesville; $50; indymojo.com, thingstodo.indystar.com/events/92844386.
Xanadu
It's Mother's Day Weekend, so why not take Mom up to Carmel for this musical adaptation of the un-smash Olivia Newton-John movie about a Greek muse brought to life during the early '80s.
7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, The Center For The Performing Arts, 1 Center Green, Carmel; $20-$40 ; thingstodo.indystar.com/events/94672288.
DigiTour Presents United26 Tour
Those social media giants you follow, such as PewDiePie and Grumpy Cat? Old news. DigiTour presents YouTube and Vine sensations Hayes Grier, Aaron Carpenter and Daniel Skye in a day of interactivity and talk.
6:30 p.m. Sunday, Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St.; $25; http://thingstodo.indystar.com/events/92965805.