Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra launches its 43rd season with 'Story Lines,' a program of fairy tales and magic at the Schrott Center for the Arts. The post covers the season's lineup, the free Chamber Chats, student-friendly pricing, and the orchestra's 34 musicians under Matthew Kraemer.
One-night-only, all-ages show in which the audience picks a Rocky film to watch while a full symphony orchestra plays Bill Conti's score live.
Free all-ages jamband show headlined by Taper's Choice with supporting act Shrunken Elvis at HI-FI in Fountain Square.
Weekly Thursday morning storytime session for children aged 0 to 5 and their adults, with stories, songs, crafts and playtime.
Conversational data session where participants use open-source tools to explore affordable housing and neighbourhood data, with beer provided.
Theatre production by local author Brenton Williamson about the mystery of Lenore, at The Backlot Makerspace and Venue.
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A guide to Chilly Water Brewing Company in Indianapolis, covering its year-round tap list, scratch kitchen, and three taprooms, with a look at the Hoagies and Hops partnership at the Boulevard location.
Stomping Ground is a plant nursery, florist and gift shop in Indianapolis' Windsor Park neighborhood, run by owner Martha Latta. It sells in-season flowers, houseplants, native plants, and a broad range of gifts, including products from small businesses. The post covers hours, parking and how to get there by bus.
All-ages cooking and health workshop with the Marion County Health Department on the benefits of cooking with herbs and spices.
Hands-on program for children ages 6-12 to explore waterways by building bridges, dams and designing boats.
Marimba orchestra concert by the Heartland Marimba International Festival Orchestra at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Indianapolis.
Public conversation in which Rasul Mowatt and Tiffany Tolbert explore how race, memory and power are written into the Indianapolis Monument.
21+ Halloween dark rave with guest DJs, a costume contest, fog, haze and strobing lights at White Rabbit Cabaret.
Almost Famous on Massachusetts Avenue in Indianapolis pulls double duty as Crema coffee shop by day and a cocktail bar by night, with a tapas menu, a late-night vinyl series, and a rotating calendar of events.
The Grand Kyiv Ballet performed Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights at Clowes Memorial Hall on October 16, 2026. This recap covers the production, the cast, the pre-show offerings, and the company's background.
Atomic Bowl Duckpin is a retro duckpin bowling alley in the basement of the Fountain Square Theatre Building in Indianapolis. This post covers the game, prices, food, private rentals and how to get there.
The Smashing Pumpkins play Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday, October 20, at 8:00 PM as part of The Rats In A Cage Tour, with a set split between Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness and four decades of hits. Includes venue logistics and band history.
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Day before the Indianapolis 500 with autograph sessions from past winners, the public drivers' meeting on the pit lane and a concert in downtown Indianapolis.
Animal-free production of The Greatest Show On Earth with acrobats and daredevils, with special guest Bello Nock.
America's premier high school marching band championship, with up to 112 bands from across the country competing over three days at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Unofficial start of the Indianapolis 500 weekend with final practice, the Oscar Mayer Pit Stop Challenge and a headline concert on the front straight.
Free Independence Day street festival with food trucks, a Kids Zone, live music and a fireworks show over downtown Indianapolis.
