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Monday | Nov 2
Butler University Bulldogs (Women's) vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
Hinkle Fieldhouse
11:00 am Tickets Required
Día de Muertos Celebration
Garfield Park Arts Center
6:00-9:00 pm FREE
Butler University Bulldogs (Men's) vs. Lafayette Leopards
Hinkle Fieldhouse
7:00 pm Tickets Required
Grateful Shred
Turntable, Broad Ripple
7:00 pm Tickets Required
Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7:30 pm Tickets Required
The Paradox with Meet Me @ The Altar
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 pm Tickets Required
Tuesday | Nov 3
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime at Glendale - Babies: Glendale Branch | 10:30 am-12:00 pm.
Babies up to 24 months and an adult enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and playtime.
Storytime at Michigan Road: Michigan Road Branch | 10:30-11:15 am.
Preschoolers, toddlers and their caregivers join for stories, fingerplays and crafts.
LEGO Build It with Kid Central: Central Library | 4:00-6:00 pm.
Builders ages 6 and up imagine, play and build with LEGO kits or their own designs.
Teen Central Manga Book Club: Central Library | 4:00-5:00 pm.
Teens ages 13-18 read and discuss manga based on other classic stories.
Teen Zone with Teen Central: Central Library | 5:00-7:00 pm.
Teens ages 12-18 explore art, technology and games in the Teen Space on the 2nd floor.
Paws to Read at College Avenue: College Avenue Branch | 6:00-7:00 pm.
School-aged beginning or reluctant readers read to a registered therapy dog. Join the Wait List
Crochet-A-Long: Pike Branch | 6:00-7:30 pm.
All ages learn to crochet or knit and make something for the unhoused, with basic supplies provided.
Teen Build It with Deeply Ingrained: Garfield Park Branch | 6:00-7:30 pm.
Teens learn basic woodworking and build a planter box to take home. Registration Required
Storytime at Irvington - Pajamas: Irvington Branch | 6:30-7:00 pm.
Kids and caregivers enjoy bedtime stories and songs; pajamas and stuffies welcome.
Kim's Convenience (through Nov. 15)
Indiana Repertory Theatre
6:30 pm Tickets Required
Duckwall Artist Series: Butler University Woodwind Faculty
Live stream, Butler Arts & Events Center
7:30 pm FREE
Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE: Home on the Range Tour
Old National Centre
8:00 pm Tickets Required
Wednesday | Nov 4
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime at College Avenue - Toddler & Preschool: College Avenue Branch | 10:30-11:30 am.
Children ages 3-5 and their families enjoy stories, songs and rhymes, followed by playtime and art.
Family Storytime at Nora: Nora Branch | 10:30-11:30 am.
Families with children of all ages enjoy stories, songs and movement activities.
Indiana Animals for Toddlers: Nora Branch | 10:30-11:15 am.
Little scientists meet native Indiana animals in a program led by the Indiana State Museum. Registration Required
Storytime at Irvington - Babies & Toddlers: Irvington Branch | 10:30-11:15 am.
Babies and toddlers, birth through age 3, enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Storytime at Pike: Pike Branch | 10:30-11:15 am.
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and an adult enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and play time.
Storytime at Garfield Park: Garfield Park Branch | 10:30-11:00 am.
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and caregivers enjoy stories, songs and movement activities.
Homeschool at the Library: Hunger Heroes: Glendale Branch | 1:00-2:00 pm.
Homeschool families learn about food insecurity and work on a service project with Seeds of Caring. Registration Required
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 3:00-5:00 pm.
Drop in for hands-on STEM activities with robots, LEGOs and more on the 3rd floor.
Teen Build It with Deeply Ingrained: Glendale Branch | 4:30-6:00 pm.
Teens learn basic woodworking and build a planter box to take home. Registration Required
Marvelous Magnetic Bookmarks: Garfield Park Branch | 4:30-5:30 pm.
Kids ages 6-12 design custom magnetic bookmarks and learn how magnets work. Registration Required
Wednesday Whimsies: Art for All!: College Avenue Branch | 4:30-5:30 pm.
Kids draw, paint and explore a new art project each week. Registration Required
2026 State of Sports presented by Indiana University
JW Marriott Indianapolis
3:30-7:00 pm Tickets Required
Butler University Bulldogs (Men's) vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Knights
Hinkle Fieldhouse
7:00 pm Tickets Required
Three Days Grace
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7:00 pm Tickets Required
Maddie Zahm with Semler
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 pm Tickets Required
Hunxho's "2night Only" Tour
Old National Centre
8:00 pm Tickets Required
Thursday | Nov 5
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime at Glendale - Babies: Glendale Branch | 10:30 am-12:00 pm.
Babies up to 24 months and an adult enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and playtime.
Storytime at Michigan Road: Michigan Road Branch | 10:30-11:15 am.
Preschoolers, toddlers and their caregivers join for stories, fingerplays and crafts.
Storytime with Professor Watermelon: Irvington Branch | 10:30-11:15 am.
Kids ages 2-6 and caregivers discover how people, animals and insects depend on trees.
Teen Switch Gaming Afternoon: Central Library | 3:00-5:00 pm.
Teens ages 12-17 play Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Just Dance and more on the Switch.
Math Mania: Michigan Road Branch | 4:30-5:30 pm.
Kids ages 8-14 solve math problems and puzzles individually and as a group.
Describe the Night (Nov. 5-15)
Shelton Auditorium, Butler University (Southbank Theatre)
Showtimes vary Tickets Required
Storytelling Drawing Sessions (Thursdays through Dec. 31)
Polklore Micro-Museum
1:30-2:30 pm FREE Artists of any skill level listen to long-time Indianapolis residents share their stories and work on art.
Kim's Convenience (through Nov. 15)
Indiana Repertory Theatre
2:00 pm & 7:30 pm Tickets Required
Butler University Bulldogs (Women's) vs. Lipscomb Bisons
Hinkle Fieldhouse
6:30 pm Tickets Required
20 Years of Nekrogoblikon with Special Guests Aborted
Old National Centre
7:00 pm Tickets Required
Naptown Storyhour
Golden Hour Books, Broad Ripple
7:30 pm FREE RSVP required at naptownstoryhour.com.
Tim Meadows
Helium Comedy Club
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Colby Acuff with Low Gap
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 pm Tickets Required
Zack Fox (DJ Set) (ages 18+)
Old National Centre
9:00 pm Tickets Required
Friday | Nov 6
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Storytime at College Avenue - Babies: College Avenue Branch | 10:30-11:30 am.
Babies up to 24 months and an adult enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and playtime.
Tales 'n Play Storytime: Central Library | 11:00 am-12:00 pm.
Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers enjoy stories and music, then stay for open play.
Indianapolis Ballet presents Cinderella (Nov. 6-8)
Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University
Showtimes vary Tickets Required
Indy Sketch Club with India Hines
Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis
3:00-5:00 pm FREE
First Friday: Stutz Artists
The Stutz, 924 N. Capitol Ave.
5:00-9:00 pm FREE
First Friday: Harrison Center
Harrison Center, 1505 N. Delaware St.
6:00-9:00 pm FREE Five new gallery shows, the opening of the Winter Window Walk, dance performances and food trucks. Pet-friendly and open to all ages.
First Friday: Factory Arts District
Factory Arts District, 1125 E. Brookside Ave.
6:00-9:00 pm FREE
San Leandro in Concert
Irving Theater, Irvington
6:00 pm Tickets Required
SOMBR
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7:00 pm Tickets Required
Butler University Bulldogs (Men's Soccer) vs. Xavier Musketeers
Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl
7:00 pm Tickets Required
Tim Meadows
Helium Comedy Club
7:00 pm & 9:15 pm Tickets Required
Kim's Convenience (through Nov. 15)
Indiana Repertory Theatre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Logan Guntzelman
Helium Comedy Club
7:30 pm & 9:45 pm Tickets Required
The Maine
Old National Centre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Broadway Rave Dance Party
Turntable, Broad Ripple
8:00 pm Tickets Required
Mind Tripping Show: A Comedy with a Psychological Twist
Hilton Indianapolis Hotel and Suites
8:00-9:30 pm Tickets Required
Donny Benét with OTNES
HI-FI, Fountain Square
9:00 pm Tickets Required
Saturday | Nov 7
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Bilingual Storytime at Nora - Ukrainian: Nora Branch | 10:30-11:00 am.
The Ukrainian Society of Indiana leads a storytime in English and Ukrainian for families.
Chess for Beginners: College Avenue Branch | 1:00-2:00 pm.
Kids and teens learn chess fundamentals with puzzles and play in this six week series. Registration Required
Chess Club at College Avenue: College Avenue Branch | 2:00-5:00 pm.
All ages and skill levels drop in to play chess in the Fish Room.
Holiday Whimsy Workshop: Michigan Road Branch | 2:00-3:30 pm.
Families create whimsical art celebrating holiday traditions after a short story. Registration Required
Circulating Sound Concert with Encomium Ensemble: Garfield Park Branch | 2:00-3:00 pm.
All ages enjoy a live hour of music from the Encomium Ensemble, who are Garfield Park Branch patrons.
Paws to Read at Michigan Road: Michigan Road Branch | 2:00-3:00 pm.
Kids ages 6-11 read to a registered therapy dog. Join the Wait List
Teen Build It with Deeply Ingrained: Nora Branch | 2:00-3:30 pm.
Teens learn basic woodworking and build a planter box to take home. Registration Required
World Oddities Expo (Nov. 7-8)
Indiana State Fairgrounds
Times vary Tickets Required
VonnegutFest (Nov. 7-11)
Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library, Indiana Landmarks and Central Library
Times vary FREE RSVP Required
ISSMA Marching Band State Finals
Lucas Oil Stadium
9:00 am Tickets Required
Scandinavian Fest
Lille Bønne Community Living Room, 701 E. McCarty St.
12:00-5:00 pm FREE Family-friendly.
Vintage Market
The Stutz
12:00-7:00 pm FREE Free entry.
Holiday Food Drive and Hat Sewing Party
First Mennonite Church, 4601 Knollton Rd.
12:00-2:00 pm FREE
IHSAA Girls Volleyball State Finals
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
12:00 pm Tickets Required
Butler University Bulldogs (Football) vs. St. Thomas Tommies
Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl
1:00 pm Tickets Required
Indianapolis Ballet presents Cinderella
Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University
2:00 pm & 7:30 pm Tickets Required
Kim's Convenience (through Nov. 15)
Indiana Repertory Theatre
5:00 pm Tickets Required
ComedySportz
The Wit Theater, Fountain Square
5:30 pm Tickets Required
Brett Wiscons: The Music that Made Me Vol III Album Release Party
The Jazz Kitchen
6:30 pm & 9:00 pm Tickets Required
Butler University Bulldogs (Women's Soccer) vs. Xavier Musketeers
Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl
7:00 pm Tickets Required
State Champs Performing 'Around The World And Back'
Old National Centre
7:00 pm Tickets Required
Tim Meadows
Helium Comedy Club
7:00 pm & 9:30 pm Tickets Required
Doogie Hazzard: Tonic Ball 25th Anniversary Celebration (benefits Second Helpings)
The Vogue Theatre, Broad Ripple
7:00 pm Tickets Required
Grayscale with Last Night Saved My Life and Best Noodles In Town
Irving Theater, Irvington
7:00 pm Tickets Required
Logan Guntzelman
Helium Comedy Club
7:30 pm & 10:00 pm Tickets Required
Em Beihold
HI-FI, Fountain Square
9:00 pm Tickets Required
LEVEL UP
Old National Centre
9:00 pm Tickets Required
White Rabbit presents Razzle Dazzle: A Burlesque & Drag Affair
White Rabbit Cabaret, Fountain Square
9:00-11:30 pm Tickets Required
Sunday | Nov 8
Indianapolis Public Library Events
Explore STEM + More: Central Library | 1:00-4:00 pm.
Kids and families drop in for robots, LEGOs, STEM apps, crafts and games on the 3rd floor.
Circulating Sound Concert with the Indianapolis Chamber Players: Central Library | 2:00-3:00 pm.
All ages enjoy the last Central Library concert of the year, a live hour of classical music.
Indianapolis Ballet presents Cinderella (final day)
Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University
Showtime varies Tickets Required
World Oddities Expo (final day)
Indiana State Fairgrounds
Times vary Tickets Required
VonnegutFest (Nov. 7-11)
Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library, Indiana Landmarks and Central Library
Times vary FREE RSVP Required
Heroes from the Heartland
Indiana State Museum
10:00 am-4:00 pm Tickets Required Free for active and veteran military; Indianapolis Municipal Band Veteran's Day Concert at 3:00 pm.
Indianapolis Colts vs. Dallas Cowboys
Lucas Oil Stadium
1:00 pm Tickets Required
Piano at Butler: Piano Studio Recital
Live stream, Butler Arts & Events Center
2:00 pm FREE
Kim's Convenience (through Nov. 15)
Indiana Repertory Theatre
2:00 pm & 6:00 pm Tickets Required
Ryan Niemiller
Helium Comedy Club
4:00 pm Tickets Required
Frank Basile's Emerging Stories: What We Carry
Indiana Historical Society
4:00-5:30 pm Tickets Required
Matt Rife
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
7:00 pm Tickets Required
Christian Johnson
Helium Comedy Club
7:00 pm Tickets Required
WTLC Presents Jodeci: 35th Anniversary Tour of Forever My Lady
Old National Centre
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Logan Guntzelman
Helium Comedy Club
7:30 pm Tickets Required
Trippie Redd: The Non-disclosure Agreement Tour
Old National Centre
8:00 pm Tickets Required
little image with Gabrielle Grace
HI-FI, Fountain Square
8:00 pm Tickets Required
Mark Your Calendar
Spirit and Place Festival
Various Central Indiana locations
November 5-15. More than 30 events, some free. Learn more.
Veterans Day Ride
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
Wednesday, November 11. Learn more.
Indianapolis Colts vs. Miami Dolphins
Lucas Oil Stadium
Sunday, November 15, 1:00 pm. Tickets Required
Holiday Mart
Junior League of Indianapolis
November 19-21. Learn more.
Butler Free Community Movie Series: The Muppet Christmas Carol
Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler University
Tuesday, December 1. FREE, no tickets required. Santa meet & greet, glitter tattoos and a Christmas ornament craft. Learn more.