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Summer Art Adventures!

Movies on the lawn, music on the lawn...pack blankets and chairs for lots of outdoor entertainment in July, including a hip hop look at Shakespeare. Plus: The 1980s are calling (via that enormous Motorola mobile phone); they want you to resurface your best looks for the opening of a new major fashion exhibition.

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Little Mermaid, Jr.

7 pm, 5 pm June 24-29

The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Carter Green, Carmel

Little Mermaid, Jr.

Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her ocean friends in Disney’s "The Little Mermaid Jr." $20 and up.

Rhythm and Poetry Thursdays

PHIRI Art Gallery

7 to 11 p.m. June 30

PHIRI Art Gallery, 120 E. Market St.

Rhythm and Poetry Thursdays

See live performances by some of your favorite artists and network with like-minded creatives. Your $5 ticket unlocks discounts on special services the gallery has to offer.

Open mic @ Soundspace Beta

Soundspace, 1125 E. Brookside Ave.

Open mic @ Soundspace Beta

If you're an artist, you're welcome to present finished, unfinished, conceptual, poems, or improvised performances. All are welcome to relax, take a seat in the music-focused space, and enjoy the shows. FREE.

AfroBeats N' Paint party

PHIRI Art Gallery

6 to 10 p.m. July 1

120 E. Market St., 5th floor

AfroBeats N' Paint party

It's a fun night with music, wine tasting, and live painting. You can join the painting class ($30) or simply vibe with wine, music, and the art show ($10).

For the Culture Fest

Teresa Reynolds Arts and Events

2 to 8 p.m. July 2

10 East Arts HUB, 3137 E. 10th St.

For the Culture Fest

Celebrate the diversity of arts & culture in Indy's Black community with live music, poetry, visual arts, kids' activities, food trucks, and more. Featured artists include Bashiri Asad, Clint Breeze and the Groove, Joshua “Sock Joplin” Thompson, and Teresa and the Slicktones. FREE.

Hip-Hop Anthology Vol. 3

Indianapolis Public Library

Indianapolis Central Library, 40 E. St Clair St.

Hip-Hop Anthology Vol. 3

Explore hip-hop's influence on fashion, film, and literature at this mixed-media exhibition curated by artist Gary Gee. The show features work from Tommy the Animator, a Grammy Award-winning artist from New York, alongside the work of 21 local artists. Free.

Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre

6:30 to 11 p.m. July 4

Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre, 705 N Illinois St.

Big Gay 4th: '80s Edition

Enjoy an '80s-themed drag show outdoors at The Park, followed by fireworks set against the downtown Indy skyline. Attendees must be 21+. $30/general admission.

Taggart Memorial Amphitheater Concert Series

Indy Parks, The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis, GANGGANG

7 to 10 p.m. Fridays, June 3 - July 8

Riverside Park, 2420 E. Riverside Drive

Taggart Memorial Amphitheater Concert Series

Bring your lawn chairs down to Riverside Park for a memorable series of musical acts including Django Knight, Psywrn Simone, Brandon Meeks Quintet, and Christopher Pitts Trio. Free.

"Obsolete Objects and Memories" open house & artist reception

Gallery Forty-Two

6 to 10 p.m. July 8

Gallery Forty-Two, 42 E. Washington St.

"Obsolete Objects and Memories" open house & artist reception

Artist Taylor Smith paints portraits of iconic people and objects on recycled obsolete 3.5-inch plastic computer diskette drives. Smith observes that today we go to great lengths to create a digital identity in addition to the actual lives we live, and believes that these online records are only growing in importance and will outlive us all. $8/admission.

Adventures of the Great Outdoors

Storytelling Arts of Indiana

6 to 7 p.m. July 9

Reddick Shelter at Fort Harrison State Park, 6000 N. Post Road

Adventures of the Great Outdoors

Storyteller Sally Perkins will keep all ages entertained and on the edge of your seat with her tale “Adventures of the Great Outdoors.” FREE.

Harrison Center

6:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 11

Harrison Center, 1505 N Delaware St.

Art Dish

Each month, the table at Art Dish is set to impress (the table itself descends from the rafters), and tickets go fast. In July, artist Eric Lubrick and Chef Tracy from Ash and Elm will collaborate to delight your senses. $150 ticket price includes fixed dinner and wine menu.

Canal Nights

Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites

6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays in June & July

Indiana State Museum, 650 Washington St.

Canal Nights

Families can explore nature, astronomy, superheroes, and weather during outdoor activities along the canal. It’s a chance to learn about and appreciate the cultural diversity of Indiana and the world. FREE.

Concerts on the Canal

Indiana Historical Society

6 p.m. Thursdays, June 2-July 14

Indiana Historical Society, 450 W Ohio St.

Concerts on the Canal

Don’t miss out on a smooth summer night on the canal. Bring a blanket, a chair, or reserve a table ($60-$80) at Stardust Terrace Cafe, and enjoy acts such as First Time Caller, Touch of Grass, 45 RPM, and Sizzlin’ Gregg Bacon.

A Fence of Art outdoor market

3 to 7 p.m. July 3 & July 17

Wildwood Market, 1015 Virginia Ave.

A Fence of Art outdoor market

Support local artists at this Fountain Square market where something interesting is always happening/hanging. New this season: A kid's corner with "small art lessons" and an open mic for sharing your talents.

Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre

2 p.m. & 6 p.m. July 16-17

The Park at the Phoenix, 705 N. Illinois St.

Panther Women: An Army for the Liberation

Amid the civil rights movement, this choreopoem by India Nicole Burton follows one woman’s journey to self-discovery through the stories of three prominent women who were members of the Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Movement. "Panther Women" is a high-energy movement piece with poetry, monologues, dance, and song. $20.

Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship Retrospective

Indy Arts Council

Gallery 924, 924 N. Pennsylvania St.

Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship Retrospective

What happens when nearly 40 local visual artists, poets, authors, dancers, and musicians are each given $10,000 to go in search of creative inspo? Follow along on their journeys at this exhibition, and you’ll feel re-energized, too. FREE. First Fridays are 6 to 9 p.m. June 3 and July 21.

Arts for All Fest

11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 23

Art Mix (inside the Harrison Center, 1505 N. Delaware St.)

Arts for All Fest

ArtMix transforms the lives of people with disabilities through the creation of art. People of all ages and abilities are welcome to stop in to enjoy several creation stations, including music, movement, ceramics, and more. FREE.

Study in Place

Big Car Collaborative

Through July 24

Tube Factory, 1125 Cruft St.

Study in Place

Rob Funkhouser, a composer, performer, and instrument builder, presents "Study in Place," interactive sound sculptures and instruments that celebrate everyday sounds and objects. This show also features a first-time collaboration between Funkhouser and his neighbor Justin Cooper, a visual artist.

Various locations

Indy Shorts International Film Fest

Witness 150 of "The Greatest Shorts on Earth" with in-person screenings at Living Room Theaters, Newfields, and the Indianapolis Art Center. Or, make some popcorn and have the movies streamed straight to your home. Prices vary.

Live at the Orange Bridge: The Summer Series

Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene & Marilyn Glick

6 to 8 p.m. Fridays through July 29

Canal at West Walnut St.

Live at the Orange Bridge: The Summer Series

Take the Indy Cultural Trail to where it crosses the Canal at West Walnut Street and find local musicians playing every Friday night. FREE.

Nights on Lockerbie presents: Him&Her

James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home

5:30 (ground open); 6:30 (concert) July 29

James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home, 528 Lockerbie St.

Nights on Lockerbie presents: Him&Her

Find a comfy seat on the lawn and enjoy a family-friendly concert by Latoshia and Joel Everson, the timeless Him&Her duo whose unique sound reflects indie rock, soul, and melody. $10-$25.

Ricky 3 – A Hip Hop Shakespeare Richard III

7 p.m. (doors); 8 p.m. (show) July 21-23 & July 28-30

Taggart Memorial Amphitheater at Riverside Park

Ricky 3 – A Hip Hop Shakespeare Richard III

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and get ready to enjoy a fun. Fresh twist on the classic words of Shakespeare and the beautiful beats of hip hop. Directed by Mikael Burke. FREE.

Indiana Fashion Week

Indiana Fashion Week

Multiple Venues

Indiana Fashion Week

The creative minds behind this event have styled some great experiences for Indy fashion lovers, including a mobile fashion tour of Downtown, a screening of "Cruella" at Newfields (costumes encouraged), a Selfie WRLD Content Party, and a high-velocity runway show at Dallara IndyCar Factory. Ticket prices vary.

Indy Jazz Fest at the Center

Indianapolis Jazz Foundation and Indy Jazz Fest

7 to 9 p.m. July 13 & August 10

Indianapolis Art Center, 820 E. 67th St.

Indy Jazz Fest at the Center

Join some of Indy's top blues, soul, and jazz musicians for outdoor concerts. On July 13: The Blue Side featuring Tad Robinson, Gordon Bonham, and Rebekah Meldrum. On Aug. 10: From the 317 featuring featuring Josh Kaufman, Bashiri Asad, Marrialle Sellars, and Rusty Redenbacher. $25 and up.

Summer of Sundays

6 to 8 p.m. Sundays through July 31

Indy Arts Movement Collective, 4011 N. Pennsylvania St.

Summer of Sundays

Summer of Sundays challenges your hip-hop dance technique and tests your ability to learn new choreography. Each session features two new instructors teaching back-to-back classes. Day passes and summer-long passes available.

Summer Sounds at Rhythm! Discovery Center

Percussive Arts Society

6 to 8 p.m. July 6 and August 3

Rhythm! Discovery Center, 110 W. Washington St.

Summer Sounds at Rhythm! Discovery Center

Rhythm! Discovery Center, a percussive and drum museum, is one of Indy's best-kept secrets. Enjoy a July 6 concert by jazz, soul, and funk musician Bashiri Asad, followed by an August 3 show by Rob Dixon, Indy's "musical mayor." FREE, but tickets required.

Thursdays on the Mall

Indiana War Memorial Foundation

7 to 11 p.m. July 7 & August 4

American Legion Mall, 700 N. Pennsylvania St.

Thursdays on the Mall

Pack a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a projected screening of "Rocky IV" (July 7) or "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" (Aug. 4) on the Indiana War Memorial Lawn. Before the movie starts, you can buy popcorn and drinks from local food trucks. Free admission.

Rock the Ruins

June 17-August 6

Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Road

Rock the Ruins

Surround yourself in the history and beauty of the Holliday Park ruins and check out national acts including Masego, Counting Crows, Ani DeFranco, and Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors (pictured). Proceeds support Holliday Park and its Foundation. $20-$40.

The Alley Sessions at The Cabaret

Select Friday nights

The Alley at Library Square, 924 N Pennsylvania St.

The Alley Sessions at The Cabaret

The Alley opened last year as a casual, relaxing spot to enjoy live performances, visual art, and food and drink vendors. The 2022 season features jazz, blues, spoken word, incubator cabarets, and more. FREE, but table reservations are recommended. Pictured: Cabaret Artist-in-Residence Lasana Kazembe.

3rd Fridays at the Playground

Playground Productions

7 p.m. June 17, July 15, August 19

Playground Productions Studio, 5529 N Bonna Ave. #10

3rd Fridays at the Playground

Join a drum circle, shop local vendors, and discover local craft drinks while enjoying live music and performance art. The Playground’s 3rd Friday is always full of creative energy. FREE.

2nd Saturdays Jammin’ in the Park

The Phoenix Theatre

June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10

The Park at the Phoenix, 712 N. Illinois St.

2nd Saturdays Jammin’ in the Park

Jam the night away at the Phoenix’s new urban outdoor venue. The 2nd Saturdays Jammin' in the Park series will feature acts from rock to hip hop to R'n'B including Opal Staples, Tad Robinson (pictured), Allison Victoria, and Tommy Baldwin. $10.

Documents That Shaped America

Indiana Historical Society

May 21, 2022 to Jan. 14, 2023

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St.

Documents That Shaped America

Get up-close with significant documents that shaped American life and culture, including a 1350 edition of the Magna Carta, a rare printing of the Declaration of Independence, and a rare edition of the U.S. Constitution.

Stephen Sprouse: Rock/Art/Fashion

July 16, 2022-April 2, 2023

Newfields, 4000 N. Michigan Road

Stephen Sprouse: Rock/Art/Fashion

In the 1970s, Stephen Sprouse left Columbus, Indiana, for New York City, where fashion headline writers dubbed him the "The Punk Glamour God" and "The Duke of Day-Glo." He gave Debbie Harry of Blondie her new-wave look, collaborated with Louis Vuitton on a handbag that was an instant sell-out, and designed the black cashmere suit that Andy Warhol literally took to his grave. See more than 60 looks at this exhibition, plus an incredible wall of shoes.

Wearable Art Workshop with Beatriz Vasquez

Children's Museum of Indianapolis

July 9 & 10 and August 12 & 13

Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St.

Wearable Art Workshop with Beatriz Vasquez

Families can join artist Beatriz Vasquez to explore the versatility of paper and use their imaginations to create their own wearable paper art. Vazquez experiments with the conceptual use of "papel picado," a Mexican folk art. These half-hour classes are free for museum members and included in museum admission.

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Indy Arts Organizations

These 71 featured organizations are supported by the City of Indianapolis Annual Grants Program administered by the Arts Council. More listings will be added as this website grows.

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

American Pianists Association

ArtMix

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

ArtMix

Arts for Lawrence

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Arts for Lawrence

Arts for Learning

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Arts for Learning

Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

Big Car Collaborative

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Big Car Collaborative

Brick Street Poetry

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Brick Street Poetry

Buck Creek Players

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Buck Creek Players

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

The Cabaret

Cat Head Press Printshop and Cooperative

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Cat Head Press Printshop and Cooperative

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

Classical Music Indy

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Classical Music Indy

Claude McNeal's Musical Theatre Training Program

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Claude McNeal's Musical Theatre Training Program

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Dance Kaleidoscope

The District Theatre

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

The District Theatre

Drum Corps International

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Drum Corps International

Echoing Air

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Echoing Air

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Eiteljorg Museum

Ensemble Music Society of Indianapolis

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Ensemble Music Society of Indianapolis

Fonseca Theatre Company

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Fonseca Theatre Company

Footlite Musicals

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Footlite Musicals

Freetown Village

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Freetown Village

Harrison Center

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Harrison Center

Heartland Film

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Heartland Film

Hoosier Salon

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Hoosier Salon

Iibada Dance Company

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Iibada Dance Company

Indiana Fashion Foundation

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Indiana Fashion Foundation

Indiana Historical Society

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Indiana Historical Society

Indiana Music Education Association & Foundation

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Indiana Music Education Association & Foundation

Indiana Performing Arts Centre

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Indiana Performing Arts Centre

Indiana Repertory Theatre

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Indiana Repertory Theatre

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites

Indiana Writers Center

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Indiana Writers Center

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Indianapolis Art Center

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Indianapolis Ballet

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra

Indianapolis Children's Choir

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Indianapolis Children's Choir

Indianapolis Early Music

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Indianapolis Early Music

Indianapolis Jazz Foundation

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Indianapolis Jazz Foundation

Indianapolis Movement Arts Collective

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Indianapolis Movement Arts Collective

Indianapolis Opera

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Indianapolis Opera

Indianapolis Suzuki Academy

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Indianapolis Suzuki Academy

Indianapolis Symphonic Choir

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Indianapolis Symphonic Choir

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

Indianapolis Women's Chorus

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Indianapolis Women's Chorus

Indianapolis Zoo

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Indianapolis Zoo

Indy Convergence

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Indy Convergence

Indy Shakes

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Indy Shakes

IndyBaroque Music

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

IndyBaroque Music

IndyFringe Theatre

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

IndyFringe Theatre

International Violin Competition of Indianapolis

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

International Violin Competition of Indianapolis

Kan-Kan Cinema and Brasserie

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Kan-Kan Cinema and Brasserie

Kids Dance Outreach

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Kids Dance Outreach

Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library

Madam Walker Legacy Center

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Madam Walker Legacy Center

Music for All

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Music for All

Musical Family Tree

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Musical Family Tree

The New Harmony Project

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

The New Harmony Project

Newfields

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Newfields

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

NoExit Performance

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

PATTERN

Percussive Arts Society

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Percussive Arts Society

Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis

Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre

React (formerly Young Actors Theatre)

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

React (formerly Young Actors Theatre)

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Sapphire Theatre Company

Storefront Theatre of Indianapolis

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Storefront Theatre of Indianapolis

Storytelling Arts of Indiana

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Storytelling Arts of Indiana

Summer Stock Stage

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Summer Stock Stage

Cultural Centers

Literary & Film

Summit Performance Indianapolis

COVID-19 Health & Safety

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