what to do this weekend.

09.12

Indianapolis Chinese Festival

Got ping pong skills? You could win a iPad at this year's Chinese Festival in downtown Indy. The third annual event is a feast for the senses--along with Chinese and Asian food, there will be a dragon/lion dance, Tai chi demonstrations, lantern ceremony, Peking Opera and dance, musci and martial arts.

Details: Noon to 8pm; Military Park, 601 W. New York Street; Free Admission; www.iacaonline.org

09.11
Two Wheels. One City.
What do you get when you combine beer and bicycles? A rolling good time, of course! INDYCOG and Sun King Brewery present this one-of-a-kind event to celebrate "all things bicycle." There will be bike competitions and demonstrations and food and drinks from West Coast Tacos, A Taste of Philly and Natural Born Juicers, among other local vendors. Got an old bike you don't use? Bring it down for the bicycle drive to benefit Freewheelin' Community Bikes.
Details: 3pm; City Market, 222 E. Market Street; Free Admission; www.theindycog.com

09.11
French Market
Bonjour. Oui Oui. Quelle heure est-til?? Our French language may need some work, but our taste for French cuisine is in full force. That's why we'll be heading to the 20th annual French Market for some quiche, escarot and crawfish etouffee. There will be some good ol' American food there too, along with music, artisan booths and more.
Details: Noon to 10pm; St. Joan of Arc Church, 4217 Central Avenue; Free Admission; www.sjoa.org

09.11
The Penrod Arts Fair
One of the country's biggest single-day art fairs showcases top-notch artists, great food from local restaurants and six stages of live performances on the IMA grounds.
Details: 9am to 5pm; Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road; $12/advance or $17/day of show; www.penrod.org

09.10-09.11
Indianapolis Greek Festival
The Mediterranean meets the Midwest in this 37th annual event. Sure, we all know that gyros and baklava are some of the food that makes Greece famous, but what about meze, dolmades and calamari?? Plus, pick up a few new dance moves from the Holy Trinity Hellenic Dance Troupe.
Details: 4pm to 11pm on Friday and noon to 11pm on Saturday; Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 3500 W. 106th Street, Carmel; $5/advance or $7/day of; www.indygreekfest.org