NBA All-Star Weekend has arrived in Indianapolis for the first time since 1985, and we've been getting you ready for months.

We'll be seeing some big names on and off the court over the next few days as events, concerts, and contests lead up to the game itself.

Things began with the Tip-Off on Thursday. Here's what to know about that ceremony, and follow our Instagram account for more posts and videos.

From weather and traffic to shows and celebrities, here's everything you need to know for a great weekend.

Indianapolis weather, road closures and traffic for NBA All-Star weekend

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NBA All-Star weekend concerts and shows

For a full guide to all of the concerts, shows and events, click here. For more individual performers, check out these links:

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Machine Gun Kelly and DJ Diesel: Your guide to NBA All-Star Weekend concerts

Lil Wayne: YEAH - he's been added to NBA All-Star weekend lineup of performers in Indianapolis

NBA Celebrity All-Star Game

The Celebrity All-Star Game takes place at 7 p.m. on Friday night at Lucas Oil Stadium. Here's what to know to be ready:

Performing and playing: Walker Hayes isn't worried about his All-Star Weekend show — he's practicing his jump shot

Jennifer Hudson, Metta World Peace: See the full 2024 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game rosters

3-point contest, dunk and skills contests

Saturday night features multiple events, with the Starry 3-point Contest, followed by Steph Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu in a 3-point battle and then the AT&T Dunk Contest.

Steph Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu: All-Star 3-point contest to feature NBA, WNBA stars

The dunk, 3-point, skills participants: See the full list of people competing in each contest

Why Curry, Ionescu are competing: After a joke on social media, Steph Curry, Sabrina Ionescu prepare for 3-point competition

3-point contest history: 'Lucky Larry' Bird beat Dale Ellis in 3-point contest after asking 'Who's coming in 2nd?'

Lucas Oil Stadium floor: Video LED court will be used for NBA All-Star weekend

2024 NBA All-Star Game national anthem, halftime shows

Indianapolis native Babyface will kick things off on Sunday with the national anthem.

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Actress, singer and talk-show host Jennifer Hudson will perform at halftime.

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What to know about the NBA All-Star game itself

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2024 NBA All-Star rosters: Starters, reserves for game in Indianapolis

The uniforms: 2024 NBA All-Star Game jerseys reflect Indiana basketball heritage

Past winners and MVPS: 2024 NBA All-Star Game: All the winners and MVPs in game history

Best food in Downtown Indianapolis

Breakfast: The best breakfast and brunch places in and around downtown Indianapolis

Lunch: Find the best burgers in downtown Indianapolis at these restaurants

Dinner: These are some of the best steakhouses in downtown Indianapolis

Best of the best: This Indianapolis restaurant was named among the best in US. Everything to try when you go

Pizza: Downtown Indianapolis pizza spots to check out during NBA All-Star Weekend

Indianapolis art and culture

Indiana artists: Put Hoosier Hysteria on display for NBA All-Star weekend

Haliburton mural: New mural highlights Pacers' All-Star Tyrese Haliburton. Here's how to see it for yourself.

Telling Indiana's stories: Hoosiers may be humble, but All-Star artists make sure Indiana's stories get their due

Focal point: NBA All-Star Weekend will bring a special Butter art fair, food and music to downtown Indy

And more

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If there's anything about the game or surrounding events you didn't find here, we've got you covered. Click here for every story we've written so far about the weekend and surrounding events.

This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Everything to know about NBA All-Star weekend in Indianapolis