June 18: Understanding Consumer Protection Laws and Fraud |

Abby Kuzma will discuss how the Attorney General’s Office can help you with fraud claims or consumer protection issues.

June 16: Creating a Sustainable Company |

Sustainability-focused companies have been found to financially outperform their peers in almost every industry by an average of 15%. Large global enterprises are investing in sustainability not only because it’s the right thing to do, …

June 16: 2012 Indiana Dads Expo |

The 2012 Indiana Dads Expo is designed to help men to be more effective fathers, give you opportunities to network with other dads, and learn some valuable fathering tips.

June 15: History on Tap — An Evening of Craft Beer @ Conner Prairie |

Celebrate the past and present of innovative beermaking in the Hoosier state. Featuring keynote by Douglas Wissing, author of “One Pint at a Time: A Traveler’s Guide to Indiana’s Breweries,”

June 15: Attend the opening reception for Indy Collects |

A reception for the opening of Indy Collects, forty-plus contemporary works of art from the personal collections of some of Central Indiana’s foremost patrons of culture

June 14: Shari’a Beyond the Headlines |

Prominent local scholars, lawyers, and religious practitioners will debate and discuss the role of sharia, or Islamic law and ethics, in American life, going beyond recent headlines about the sharia to offer an in-depth examination of sharia in the U.S. courts and its meaning in the lives of Muslim Hoosiers.

June 13: Education Finance |

This conversation gives an extensive outlook on changes in methods and means for funding our education system and what the future may hold for the policies guiding the financing of our schools. The event will …

June 10: Sacred Walk for Prayer, Peace and Remembrance & Service Celebrating Christian Unity |

A great way to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis. Start with Sacred Walk for Prayer, Peace and Remembrance to a few of the historic sites of churches involved with the initial formation of the Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis.

June 9: Steel Ponies History Day @ Eiteljorg |

Learn about the history of motorcycles and two of the most popular American brands—Indian and Harley Davidson—from Ed Youngblood, former president and CEO of the American Motorcycle Association. Hear Matty Bennett, owner of National Moto & Cycle, Co. speak about the fascinating history of boardtrack racing.

June 9: Experience Asia without leaving home |

For the fifth year, Asian American Alliance of Indiana is partnering with IndyParks and Garfield Park to bring Asia to Indianapolis.  The event features ethnic dance and music, colorful costumes, Asian cuisine, art and cultural displays, …

June 9: Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis Centennial Celebration |

Participate in a book launch for a new centennial history publication on the Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis by joining several of the contributors in conversation. Through dialogue, learn about the history and impact of the Church Federation on the local community.

June 7: View opera differently when The Steele Project puts on “Rites of Spring” |

The Steele Project is trying to reinvent opera for a new generation of fans. “Rites of Spring” celebrates that most beautiful of seasons. Not only does spring bring forth new life year after year… Spring …

June 6: ACLU says “let’s talk about contraception!” |

First Wednesdays is a 50-minute discussion about hot topics currently on the minds of Hoosiers. Community leaders share their insight and expertise, which brings us a greater understanding of issues affecting our community. The panel will …

June 6: Provocators explain “Why the Decisions really are great in 2012″ |

In this ninth part of the eight part Mid North Shepherd Center’s Great Decisions series, Provocate’s John Clark and Susan Erickson connect the series’ eight topics: Mexico, Indonesia, oceans, cyber-security, the Middle East, Iraq & Afghanistan, democratization, and energy politics. Several of these issues have become much more urgent since the Foreign Policy Association selected them in late 2011; all could have a profound impact on the 2012 presidential campaign.

June 5: Introduction to the Foundation Directory Online Database for Nonprofits |

Not-for-profit organizations are invited to learn to use the Foundation Directory Online to identify potential funding resources, such as grants from private foundations, corporations and public charities.

June 4: I Want to Be a Social Entrepreneur — Now What? |

Social entrepreneurs are the new and unlikely heroes at the corporate tables.They are becoming a driving force for societal change and business innovation, leading the rising field of social enterprise.What does it mean to be …

June 3: From the Edge of Faith to the Embrace of Reason |

Teresa MacBain is the executive director for The Clergy Project, a safe haven for active and former clergy who do not hold supernatural beliefs. The Clergy Project is working to expand its reach by providing tangible assistance to transitioning clergy via a financial grant and reemployment aid.

May 18, 19, 25, 26 & June 1, 2: Theatre Pro Nobis performs “San Merci” |

Theatre Pro Nobis is putting on a production of the wrenching play by Joanna Adams, Sans Merci. It’s a critically acclaimed exploration of love, grief, and what can happen when efforts to change the world go wrong.

May 3 – June 2: Spend Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays watching NoExit perform Sophocles’ “Theban Plays” |

NoExit is providing Indianapolis with a treat: a rare performance of all three of the “Theban Plays” by Sophocles: Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone.

June 2: Back to the Future — Mid-Century Modern Tour |

Indiana Landmarks hosts the fifth annual tour of mid-century modern homes. Back to the Future: A Mid-Century Modern Home Tour gives attendees the opportunity to look inside private homes dating from the 1950s and 1960s, some decorated with vintage furnishings by Knoll, Eames, and others. This year’s tour focuses on the north-side Indianapolis neighborhoods of Arden and Williams Creek.