Indianapolis weekend events: Yuletide Celebration, Big Ten title game and more
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Indy residents have the chance to spend one more holiday season celebrating alongside gospel music legend Sandi Patty and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
What's happening: The annual AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration begins its nearly month-long run of 24 shows tonight at Hilbert Circle Theatre.
- It will also be the final Yuletide Celebration for Patty, who has hosted the event 10 times.
- Patty was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2004 and dubbed an Indiana Living Legend in 2007.
- Joining her this year will be featured artist Curtis Bannister, dance troupe Expressenz and the ISO's Sherry Hong performing a violin solo.
What they're saying: "I am beyond thrilled, excited and honored to be with the ISO, my favorite Maestro Jack Everly, and to be the host of AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration this year," Patty said in a statement. "It has been a highlight of my entire career to serve as host for this incredible holiday experience."
If you go: The opening performance is 7:30pm Friday. This weekend also features shows at 2pm and 7pm Saturday and Sunday.
Check out the rest of our picks for the weekend.
🏈 Kick off the Big Ten's biggest football weekend by taking part in the Big Ten Fan Fest at the Indiana Convention Center, 4-9pm Friday and 10am-8pm Saturday.
- Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children between the ages of 3 and 12. Get in free by having a ticket to the title game, or being a kid age 2 and under.
- The Big Ten Championship game between Oregon and Penn State is 8pm Saturday. Tickets start at $10.
😂 Laugh with comedian and actor Pete Holmes when he performs at Helium Comedy Club, 10pm Friday and Saturday.
- Tickets start at $32.
📚 Meet more than 60 authors during the Indiana Historical Society's annual Holiday Author Fair, 12-4pm Saturday.
- Tickets start at $20 for adults and $5 for children between the ages of 5 and 17. Kids under 5 get in free.
🧑🎄 Hang with Santa in Broad Ripple during the Broad Ripple Lights Up Festival, 2:30-5:30pm Saturday.
- The free event features a parade and a "Wonderland Village."
🚜 Celebrate Christmas on the farm at Traders Point Creamery, starting at 9am Saturday.
- Tickets start at $25.
🎤 Sing about your angst during Emo Night Karaoke at Turntable, 8pm Saturday.
- Tickets start at $15.
❄️ Make winter-themed crafts with the entire family at Indy Pride's free FROST Craft Day, 1-4pm Saturday at 10 East Arts HUB.
🎵 Experience a soulful holiday season during Holiday on the Ave. at Madam Walker Legacy Center, 7pm Saturday.
- Tickets start at $7.
🏀 Watch the Pacers play the Charlotte Hornets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 5pm Sunday.
- Tickets start at $10.