INDIANAPOLIS — Celebrities will take over the Circle City during NBA All-Star Weekend, Feb. 15-18.
Many events around the city promise celebrity appearances, but they come at a cost.
NBA-sanctioned events across the city include the NBA Crossover Concert Series featuring Lil Wayne, Keith Urban, T-Pain, Walker Hayes and Zedd at the Indiana Convention Center; Also included is the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday night at Lucas Oil Stadium, featuring appearances by Lilly Singh, Conor Daly, Micah Parsons, Jennifer Hudson and more.
Several self-promoted events will be held, including a 2 Chainz and Boosie concert at Broad Ripple's Vogue Theater and an all-starry night at Newfields.
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At these ticketed events, you can expect to see many celebrities taking in Indy and all it has to offer.
Influencer Keith Lee is also said to be visiting Indy over the weekend, and plans to visit and review several Black-owned restaurants in the area.
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Local restaurants will be popular spots for those looking to catch the eye of celebrities.
ESPN's Shannon Sharpe, who will coach at the celebrity NBA All-Star Game, mentioned on a recent broadcast her plans to visit Country Kitchen and St. Elmo's during her stay.
Rapper and entrepreneur 50 Cent will be in town as an assistant coach for the Celebrity All-Star Game, but will also make several appearances in the surrounding area.
Fifty people will gather at the Kroger on Olio Road in Fishers to sign bottles of Branson Cognac on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m.