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REO Speedwagon entertains at the annual Snakepit Ball, May 28 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. Details here.

The Wright Brothers perform a race day concert May 29 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. Details here. 

Indy Fringe Festival favorite Phil Van Hest (aka Phil the Void) hosts a series of one-hour presentations, through May 28, under the heading “Big Laughs on Mass Ave.” Details here.

Doug Sauter and Kate Lamont perform in a free lunchtime concert at the Indianapolis Artsgarden, May 26. Details here. 

The Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra headlines this week’s Concert on the Canal, May 26. Details here. 

Through May 28

Phoenix Theatre

There’s a lot of Gilbert and Sullivan, a hint of Elvis-movie plotting, and a lot of Indy 500 lore packed into this breezy “mini-mockeretta” that’s a must-see for anyone with fondness for racing and/or a love of musical theater. Yes, I previewed it here a few weeks ago—and I don’t usually write about shows here mid-run—but I thought I’d give the delightful show another bump and encourage you to make time this weekend to go along for this silly ride. Rare is the musical with this many laughs. Rare is the home-grown show that’s this confident and accomplished. Rare is the opportunity for Indy audiences to laugh at themselves in such a smart show. Go. Details here.

Opening May 28

Indianapolis Zoo

It’s not just Indianapolis streets that have been sporting “under construction” signs for the last few months. The back end of the Indianapolis Zoo has had its share of detours as well.

That should change this weekend when the renovations allow for more up-close-and-personal encounters in Tiger Forest. Now, Cila, Andrea and Petya, the zoo’s three Amur tigers, will be just a pane of glass away. Details here.

May 28

Downtown Indianapolis

I suppose there will be fans of grand marshal Anderson Cooper in the crowd. And some may appreciate the television work of personalities Jillian Michaels (“The Biggest Loser”) and Judge Alex Ferrer (“Judge Alex”), sports figures Tommy Lasorda and Pacer Mike Dunleavy Jr., and singer Kellie Pickler.

But I’m guessing that some of the biggest applause along the 500 Festival Parade route will come when Blue II passes—even though the Butler University mascot can’t be expected to wave. And while TV trends will come and TV trends will go, there’s something reassuring about the continued presence of Jim Nabors, Ruth Buzzi and Florence Henderson in their respective parade cars. Details here.

Hendricks County authorities have charged three Danville men with stealing copper and ground wire from several Duke Energy substations. James Flatt, Robert Flatt and Justin Flatt were arrested and charged with burglary, theft and criminal mischief. According to authorities, the suspects entered the substations by using bolt cutters on security fences. Surveillance photos captured the three taking copper and ground wire. Duke Energy listed the value of the copper and ground wire at $15,000. The suspects admitted to burglarizing substations in Hendricks and Putnam Counties, police say.
 

Two Indianapolis children were involved in a mini-bike accident Tuesday that sent them both to Riley Hospital. It happened a little after 8 p.m. in the 8200 block of Paddock Road. According to police, an 11-year-old boy and 9-year-old boy were traveling northbound on a mini bike when they left the road and hit a tree. The 11-year-old was driving. The 9-year-old is in critical condition with severe head injuries. The 11-year-old is in fair condition with only minor injuries. Neither child was wearing a helmet.
 

A tornado watch is in effect for most of central Indiana until 7 p.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service placed the area in the "moderate risk" category, with the primary threat being large hail and damaging winds as well as tornadoes. Thunderstorms are also possible Thursday and Thursday night, however, severe weather is not expected.
 

A shooting on the city's east side Monday left one person in critical condition and the other in serious condition. Someone driving a white pickup truck about 5 p.m. in the 2100 block of Yorkshire Road, near 21st Street and Post Road, parked the vehicle, got out and shot the two victims. The suspect then got back into the vehicle and drove off. The victims are expected to survive.

An Indianapolis man is under arrest, charged with tying up an 80-year-old woman and stealing her ATM card Sunday night in the 2100 block of Columbia Avenue on the city's east side. Police say 44-year-old Lee Miller, a homeless man, broke into the woman's home by cutting through a screen in her upstairs window. He forced her to give him her cell phone, ATM card, driver’s license, checkbook and car keys, police say. After he left, the woman was able to use a kitchen knife to cut herself free. She called 911 from a neighbor’s house, and police picked up Miller at a nearby ATM a short time later. He faces charges of robbery, criminal confinement and burglary.