Mini-Marathon, Decorators' Show House among weekend's highlights

OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon

Running may be a solitary sport, but you'll hardly be alone during the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon — it's regularly the nation's largest half-marathon, with 35,000 runners and thousands more cheering them on along the route. This year marks the event's 38th race; the course begins at Washington and West streets, then winds toward the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, completes a full 2.5-mile circuit of the track and heads back Downtown. A 5K race also launches that morning, but we know you can handle a cool 13.1 miles on a beautiful May day.

7:45 a.m. Saturday, Washington and West streets, $40-$75,500festival.com .

Decorators' Show House

Called the "Historic Vanderbilt Home," this year's show house at 5235 N. Meridian St. was built in 1927 for Vern C. Vanderbilt who owned the bakery at L.S. Ayres and Company. The two-story residence features seven bedrooms and six baths, including a fully renovated master suite.

The St. Margaret's Guild event raises money for Eskenazi Health. The tour brings in about 10,000 visitors annually and raises an estimated $250,000. Since 1907 St. Margaret's Guild has raised nearly $11 million to support Eskenazi Health.

11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and May 6-11, 5235 N. Meridian St., $20 adults, $18 ages 65 and older, $5 ages 2 to 12, showhouseindy.org.

Trade School Indy: Summer School Launch

Trade School Indy isn't exactly free, but its method of payment goes hand-in-hand with its belief in the sharing of resources. To launch its summer semester, the school is inviting Hoosiers to stop by Indy Reads Books and get a sneak peek at its summer classes. The "price?" Barter items. Anything from eco-friendly paper coffee cups and fabric bunting to fun forever stamps and even hugs.

6 p.m. Saturday, Indy Reads Books, 911 Massachusetts Ave., free.(317) 384-1496 ortradeschool.coop/indianapolis .

Indianapolis Jewish Film Festival

Jews have inextricably been linked to film since the medium's beginning. The Indy Jewish Film Festival not only celebrates that influence, but does so through films about the Jewish experience. This year's festival opens with "David" at the Indianapolis Central Library. The film explores the friendship of a young Muslim boy with his Jewish neighbor in Brooklyn. Other screenings include "The Band's Visit," a comedy about an Egyptian band in Israel, and "Trembling Before G-d," a documentary about homosexuality.

Opens at 7 p.m. Saturday, runs through Thursday, various venues, indianapolisjewishfilmfestival.com for full schedule.

Last chance to see Robert Indiana

Robert Indiana is making his exit at the IMA, and Sunday is your last day to check out works by one of the Hoosier state's most famous living artists. An originator of the "Pop art" movement, Indiana's exhibit at the IMA is the museum's first major presentation of his original prints. More than 50 pieces of Indiana's works show the artist's evolution, as well as his homage to painters such as Picasso, Charles Demuth and Marsden Hartley.

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, $6-$12, (317) 923-1331 or imamuseum.org.

Prairie Plates with Chef JJ

Chef JJ brings his Big Green Bistro to the Prairie to prepare a four-course dinner on the property's covered bridge in the historical areas. Guests sit at long tables to enjoy JJ's modern take on classic American dishes served family-style. You'll also enjoy music and mingling with Conner Prairie's interpreters.

7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Ticket price includes admission, dinner and one drink. $75 (tax included). (317) 602-3828.

Orchard in Bloom

This garden and community event is celebrating its 25th anniversary. It has raised more than $1 million for The Orchard School and Indy Parks. This year's event will include plants, handcrafted and fine-art home and landscaping accessories, a children's area, symposiums, food and more. $12 at gate; age 14 and younger free.

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Road, orchardinbloom.org

Black Violin

It's been 10 years since violinists Wilner Baptiste and Kevin Sylvester (Kev Marcus on stage) first joined forces, and their newest album, "Classically Trained," is described as "two parts classical, two parts pop, with a splash of hip-hop, served chilled." Baptiste, who uses the name Wil B on stage, said their music is so diverse that no matter what their audience's tastes may be, they're sure to like something.

4 p.m. Sunday, Warren Performing Arts Center, 9500 E. 16th St., $23-$25; warrenpac.org.

Boutiques and Brunch benefit

Honor and pamper the special mom, sister, daughter or friend in your life at this third annual fundraising event for Project Home Indy. Kelly Krauskopf, president and general manager of the Indiana Fever, takes the stage as keynote speaker. Before or after the meal, browse boutique booths stocked with jewelry, clothing, accessories, novelty candies and more. $45.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, The Crane Bay, 551 W. Merrill St., wedoauctions.net/phi

Spring Grand Tasting

Plan now for spring and summer celebrations. Choose which vintages will grace your seasonal wine rack by sampling more than 60 types. No reservations required. $7.

2 to 6 p.m. today, Cork + Cracker, 2126 Broad Ripple Ave., (317) 722-9463., corkandcracker.com.