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Sports

Colts vs Miami Dolphins

Lucas Oil Stadium · 1:00 PM

Art & museums

The Perfect Field Trip: Youth History & Heritage Tours at the historic Walker Theatre/Indiana Ave!

Madam Walker Legacy Center · Through Nov 19

Theater & dance

Kim's Convenience

Indiana Repertory Theatre · Through Nov 15

Event

Indianapolis: Blood on the Clocktower

Sun King Brewery (Indianapolis) · 1:00 PM

Sports

Colts vs Miami Dolphins

Lucas Oil Stadium · 1:00 PM

Music

The ISO Woodwind Quintet

Sacred Heart Parish · 2:00 PM

Art & museums

Sensory Friendly Afternoon

Indiana State Museum · 3:00 PM

Event

Indianapolis Paint & Sip

Sun King Brewery (Indianapolis) · 5:00 PM

Comedy

Special Event: Marvin Hunter

Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Upstairs at Helium: Ahamed Weinberg

Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis · 7:30 PM

Music

Ronen Chamber Ensemble

Indiana History Center (Indiana Historical Society) · 7:00 PM

Art & museums

Artist in Residence: Open Studio with Susan Locke Charlesworth

Eiteljorg Museum · 1:00 PM

4 more dates through Nov 28
Art & museums

Untold History: The Remarkable 40-Year Story of the Indiana Tax Court

Indiana History Center (Indiana Historical Society) · 4:00 PM

Comedy

Open Mic

Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis · 8:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 24
Art & museums

Toddler Time: Fall on the Farm

Indiana State Museum · 10:00 AM

2 more dates through Nov 21
Event

Ice Skating at Elevance Health Rink on Morris Bicentennial Plaza

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · Through Jan 24

1 more date through Nov 27
Event

Indianapolis Hambone's Trivia Night

Sun King Brewery (Indianapolis) · 7:00 PM

6 more dates through Dec 30
Sports

Pacers vs. Rockets

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 7:00 PM

Music

Ensemble Music

Indiana History Center (Indiana Historical Society) · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Dec 2
Comedy

Special Event: Ashley Gavin

Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis · 7:30 PM

2 more dates through Nov 21
Music

IVCI

Indiana History Center (Indiana Historical Society) · 7:30 PM

Comedy

Upstairs at Helium: Shaun Jones

Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis · 8:00 PM

2 more dates through Nov 21
Music

Indianapolis Live Music: Two Jasons

Sun King Brewery (Indianapolis) · 6:00 PM

Theater & dance

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · Through Nov 22

Sports

IU vs UK Men's Basketball

Lucas Oil Stadium · 8:00 PM

Event

Toy Drive: Toys for Turtle Mountain

Eiteljorg Museum · Through Dec 15

Art & museums

Stay and Play

Indiana State Museum · 10:30 AM

Event

Adorn a Wreath - November 21

Indiana History Center (Indiana Historical Society) · 2:00 PM

Comedy

Special Event: Teachers Gone Bad

Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis · 3:30 PM

Art & museums

Christmas at the Zoo

Indianapolis Zoo · 5:00 PM

10 more dates through Jan 2
Music

IUSM Orchestra

Indiana History Center (Indiana Historical Society) · 2:00 PM

Theater & dance

Special Event: Shrek Drag Brunch

Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis · 2:00 PM

Comedy

Special Event: Bubba Dub

Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Upstairs at Helium: Sam Rossi

Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis · 7:30 PM

Event

Indianapolis Music Bingo

Sun King Brewery (Indianapolis) · 6:30 PM

1 more date through Dec 28
Sports

Pacers vs. Thunder

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 7:30 PM

Comedy

Special Event: Carsen White aka Nurse Stankk

Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis · 7:30 PM

Comedy

Upstairs at Helium: Willie Griswold

Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis · 8:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Celebration Crossing: Opening Day

Indiana State Museum · 10:00 AM

Festivals & markets

Winter Markets at Jingle Rails

Eiteljorg Museum · 10:00 AM

3 more dates through Dec 19
Art & museums

The Oteros Screening and Talk

Eiteljorg Museum · 11:00 AM

Art & museums

A Special Holiday on the Ave Screening of Disney's "Princess & the Frog"

Madam Walker Legacy Center · 12:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Circle of Lights® presented by IBEW Local 481

Downtown Indy Signature Events (Circle of Lights) · 5:00 PM

Music

Indianapolis Live Music: Jon Anderson

Sun King Brewery (Indianapolis) · 6:00 PM

1 more date through Mar 5
Comedy

Special Event: Tony Rock

Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis · 7:00 PM

2 more dates through Nov 29
Sports

Pacers vs. 76ers

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 7:30 PM

Comedy

Upstairs at Helium: Yvette Segan

Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis · 7:30 PM

2 more dates through Nov 29
Festivals & markets

Santa's Holiday Breakfast in the L.S. Ayres Tea Room

Indiana State Museum · 8:00 AM

Comedy

A Very Phoenix XMas XVII: A Miracle on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Street

Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre · Through Dec 20

Sports

Colts vs New York Giants

Lucas Oil Stadium · 1:00 PM

Comedy

Special Event: Davide De Pierro

Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis · 5:30 PM

Comedy

Special Event: Sarper Guven

Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis · 7:30 PM

Comedy

Upstairs at Helium: Roast Battle League

Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis · 8:00 PM

Music

Twilight Nights - Capital City Chorus

Indiana History Center (Indiana Historical Society) · 5:00 PM

3 more dates through Dec 22
Festivals & markets

The Creators' Table Market & Showcase: Shop, Learn, and Connect!

Madam Walker Legacy Center · 6:00 PM

Art & museums

Sensory Friendly Hours

Indianapolis Zoo · 5:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 16
Music

Special Event: Jonnie W

Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis · 7:00 PM

Music

Twilight Nights - White River Sound Chorus

Indiana History Center (Indiana Historical Society) · 5:00 PM

Theater & dance

Prozack the Sad Elf Returns

Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre · Through Dec 20

Comedy

Special Event: Dustin Nickerson

Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis · 7:15 PM

2 more dates through Dec 5
Comedy

Upstairs at Helium: Ray Lau

Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis · 8:00 PM

2 more dates through Dec 5
Music

Indianapolis Live Music: Max Heyob

Sun King Brewery (Indianapolis) · 6:00 PM

4 more dates through Mar 12
Music

AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Hilbert Circle Theatre · 7:30 PM

Art & museums

Jingle Rails Extended Hours

Eiteljorg Museum · 10:00 AM

7 more dates through Dec 27
Music

Teddy Bear: The Garden Symphony

Central Library - Clowes Auditorium · 11:00 AM

Event

2026 Holiday Author Fair

Indiana History Center (Indiana Historical Society) · 12:00 PM

Event

Storytelling Arts of Indiana

Indiana History Center (Indiana Historical Society) · 7:00 PM

Music

The Spinners Legacy Revue

Madam Walker Legacy Center · 7:00 PM

Sports

2026 Discover® Big Ten Football Championship Game

Lucas Oil Stadium · 8:00 PM

Art & museums

Jingle Rails Sensory Friendly Day

Eiteljorg Museum · 10:00 AM

Music

Circle City Sound

Indiana History Center (Indiana Historical Society) · 5:00 PM

Comedy

Special Event: Martin Amini

Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis · 7:30 PM

Comedy

Upstairs at Helium: Jonathan Van Halem

Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis · 7:30 PM

Event

Story and Studio Time at the Eiteljorg Museum

Eiteljorg Museum · 10:00 AM

1 more date through Jan 12
Comedy

Special Event: Darren Fleet

Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis · 7:30 PM

Event

Carmel: Plant Bingo

Sun King Brewing Co. · 6:00 PM

Comedy

Special Event: Trish Suhr

Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis · 7:15 PM

Theater & dance

Twilight Nights - Indianapolis Ballet

Indiana History Center (Indiana Historical Society) · 5:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 15
Comedy

Upstairs at Helium: Caitlin Peluffo

Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis · 7:30 PM

2 more dates through Dec 12
Comedy

Upstairs at Helium: Graeson McGaha

Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis · 8:00 PM

Art & museums

Members & Friends Family Night at Jingle Rails

Eiteljorg Museum · 5:30 PM

Music

Indianapolis Live Music: Don Clarkson

Sun King Brewery (Indianapolis) · 6:00 PM

2 more dates through Mar 19
Comedy

Special Event: Ari Matti

Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 12
Art & museums

Paint Your Own Wooden Steam Engine

Eiteljorg Museum · 10:00 AM

Festivals & markets

Black Santa Toy Extravaganza

Madam Walker Legacy Center · 10:00 AM

Event

VIP Sweet Experience

Indiana History Center (Indiana Historical Society) · 10:30 AM

Theater & dance

Vignette Performances of The Nutcracker by The Dance Refinery

Indiana History Center (Indiana Historical Society) · 1:00 PM

Sports

Pacers vs. Pistons

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 5:00 PM

Comedy

Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out Live - The Next Generation

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 8:00 PM

Art & museums

Unwrapping Yuletide: A Discussion with the Founders of Yuletide Celebration

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Hilbert Circle Theatre · 7:00 PM

Sports

Pacers vs. Warriors

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 7:00 PM

Music

Handel's Messiah

Payne & Mencias Palladium · 7:00 PM

Sports

Pacers vs. Trail Blazers

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 7:00 PM

Art & museums

Jingle Cottage

Eiteljorg Museum · 10:00 AM

Sports

2026 Indy Classic

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 3:00 PM

Music

Sincerely, That Peace Open Mic

Madam Walker Legacy Center · 6:00 PM

Event

Cookie Decorating Drop-In

Indiana History Center (Indiana Historical Society) · Through Dec 23

1 more date through Dec 22
Festivals & markets

World Basketball Day at Elevance Health Rink

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 4:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Santa & Reindeer At Elevance Health Rink

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · Through Dec 23

Music

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 3:00 PM

Sports

Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals

Lucas Oil Stadium · Through Dec 27

Event

Cosmic Skate at Elevance Health Rink

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 5:00 PM

Sports

Pacers vs. Clippers

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 7:00 PM

Sports

Pacers vs. Magic

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 3:00 PM

Music

Fishers Live Music: Xtina & Wine

Sun King Brewery · 6:30 PM

Sports

Pacers vs. Timberwolves

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 7:00 PM

Sports

Pacers vs. Bulls

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Jan 26
Music

Into the Music: Stravinsky's Petrushka

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Hilbert Circle Theatre · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Jan 8
Music

Indianapolis Live Music: Jack Boyanton

Sun King Brewery (Indianapolis) · 6:00 PM

Sports

Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars

Lucas Oil Stadium · Through Jan 10

Music

Teddy Bear: The Runaway Strings

Haughville Branch · 7:00 PM

Sports

Pacers vs. Bucks

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Jan 13
Sports

Pacers vs. Nets

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 7:00 PM

Music

Teddy Bear: The Big Note

Hussey-Mayfield Public Library · 7:00 PM

Music

An Evening with Cody Fry

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Hilbert Circle Theatre · Through Jan 16

Sports

Pacers vs. Suns

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 7:00 PM

Sports

Harlem Globetrotters

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 2:00 PM

Music

Teddy Bear: The Giant's Violin

Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

Disney On Ice Presents Magic in the Stars

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · Through Jan 24

Music

Romantic Legacy: Schumann and Brahms

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Hilbert Circle Theatre · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Jan 22
Music

Indianapolis Live Music: Joe Cripe

Sun King Brewery (Indianapolis) · 6:00 PM

Music

MYO Winter Concert

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Hilbert Circle Theatre · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

Purpose

Indiana Repertory Theatre · Through Feb 21

Sports

Pacers vs. Lakers

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 7:00 PM

Music

Indianapolis Live Music: John Boyle

Sun King Brewery (Indianapolis) · 6:00 PM

1 more date through Feb 26
Music

Ecstasy and Elegance: Daphnis et Chloé

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Hilbert Circle Theatre · Through Jan 30

Theater & dance

Dancing with the Stars: Live!

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 7:30 PM

Sports

Pacers vs. Wizards

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 7:00 PM

Sports

Pacers vs. Heat

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 7:30 PM

Sports

Pacers vs. Hawks

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 7:00 PM

Music

The Red Clay Strays

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 7:00 PM

Music

Tony DeSare's The Music of Billy Joel

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Hilbert Circle Theatre · 7:00 PM

Sports

Monster Jam - Day 1

Lucas Oil Stadium · 5:00 PM

1 more date through Feb 7
Music

Teddy Bear: Monkey's Jungle Jam

Central Library - Clowes Auditorium · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Leanne Morgan

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 7:00 PM

Sports

Pacers vs. Pelicans

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 7:00 PM

Music

Uncharted Series: Stravinsky x Kendrick Lamar

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Hilbert Circle Theatre · 7:00 PM

Sports

Pacers vs. Cavaliers

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 7:00 PM

Sports

Pacers vs. Jazz

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 7:00 PM

Comedy

We Them One's Comedy Tour

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 7:00 PM

Sports

Pacers vs. Kings

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 2:00 PM

Sports

500 Festival Miler Series

500 Festival Mini-Marathon · 7:00 PM

From $90
Music

Disney's The Lion King: Live in Concert

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Hilbert Circle Theatre · Through Feb 14

Music

The ISO at UIndy: The Music of Kenji Bunch

Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center · 7:00 PM

Music

Nickelback

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 6:30 PM

Theater & dance

Louisa May Alcott's Little Women

Indiana Repertory Theatre · Through Mar 21

Music

The ISO at Butler: The Music of Kenji Bunch

Butler University · 7:00 PM

Music

Pines of Rome and Poulenc's Organ Concerto

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Hilbert Circle Theatre · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Feb 19
Music

Into the Music: Kenji Bunch

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Hilbert Circle Theatre · 7:00 PM

Music

Indianapolis Live Music: Levi Driskell

Sun King Brewery (Indianapolis) · 6:00 PM

Sports

WWE RAW

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 7:30 PM

Music

Berlin to Vienna: Mozart and Mahler's Fifth

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Hilbert Circle Theatre · Through Feb 27

Theater & dance

Only Murders in the Theatre

Indiana Repertory Theatre · 7:00 PM

Sports

Pacers vs. Raptors

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 4:00 PM

Sports

Pacers vs. Celtics

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

Ballets Russes featuring the Indianapolis Ballet

Clowes Memorial Hall · Through Mar 7

Music

Winter Jam

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 6:00 PM

Music

Teddy Bear: The Garden Symphony

Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre · 7:00 PM

Sports

Pacers vs. Hornets

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · 7:00 PM

Sports

2027 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament

Gainbridge Fieldhouse · Through Mar 14

Music

Coffee Pops: Celtic Journey

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Hilbert Circle Theatre · 7:00 PM

Sports

Monster Energy AMA Supercross

Lucas Oil Stadium · 6:30 PM

Event

2026-27 Side by Side

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Hilbert Circle Theatre · 7:00 PM

Music

Teddy Bear: The Giant's Violin Book Launch

Central Library - Clowes Auditorium · 7:00 PM

Music

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl In Concert

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Hilbert Circle Theatre · Through Mar 21

Music

Indianapolis Live Music: Robert Rolfe Feddersen

Sun King Brewery (Indianapolis) · 6:00 PM

Sports

Iowa Cubs at Indianapolis Indians

Victory Field (Indianapolis Indians) · 6:35 PM

5 more dates through Apr 11
Theater & dance

Guys and Dolls

Indiana Repertory Theatre · Through May 9

Sports

St. Paul Saints at Indianapolis Indians

Victory Field (Indianapolis Indians) · 6:35 PM

11 more dates through Jun 6
Festivals & markets

Kickoff to May

500 Festival · 11:00 AM

Free
Music

Zach Bryan The YM&ODO Tour

Lucas Oil Stadium · 7:00 PM

Sports

Louisville Bats at Indianapolis Indians

Victory Field (Indianapolis Indians) · 6:35 PM

5 more dates through May 9
Sports

IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon

500 Festival Mini-Marathon · 7:00 PM

From $105
Sports

Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K

500 Festival Mini-Marathon · 7:00 PM

From $50
Festivals & markets

Kids' Day

500 Festival · 10:00 AM

Free
Sports

Omaha Storm Chasers at Indianapolis Indians

Victory Field (Indianapolis Indians) · 6:05 PM

5 more dates through May 23
Event

American Legion 500 Festival Memorial Service

Indiana War Memorial · 12:00 PM

Free
Festivals & markets

Lucas Oil 500 Festival Parade

Downtown Indianapolis · 12:00 PM

Music

Metallica M72 World Tour

Lucas Oil Stadium · 7:00 PM

Sports

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Highlanders at Indianapolis Indians

Victory Field (Indianapolis Indians) · 7:05 PM

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