Top Picks – June 16

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INDIANAPOLIS — Conner Prairie’s Symphony on the Prairie concert series begins this weekend with Tito Munoz conducting George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” Antonin Dvorak’s “New World Symphony” and selections from Leonard Bernstein’s “On the Town” score. Friday and Saturday shows start at 8 p.m., but attendees are welcome to come early with lawn chairs or a blanket and a picnic dinner. For tickets, visit indianapolis symphony.org.

BEAN BLOSSOM — The 50th anniversary of the Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Blue Grass Festival brings together more than 70 bands through Saturday. The festival features up to 10 hours of live entertainment each day and workshops for music and instruments. Daily passes are $20 to $35 and include admission to the festival, workshops and the Bill Monroe Hall of Fame & Country Music Museum. Camping is available on site. Call 800-414-4677 for more information.

BLOOMINGTON — Arts Fair on the Square returns for the 36th year from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday along W. Kirkwood Ave. Sponsored by the Bloomington Playwright’s Project, this annual juried show features 110 artists. It runs in conjunction with Taste of Bloomington. For more information go to artsfair.org.