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Beauty School Dropout

Tue, Oct 20, 2026 • 8:00 PM—11:00 PM · Indianapolis, IN

More Information: https://hifiindy.com/event/beauty-school-dropout/

NIGHTJAR: Auboni

Wed, Oct 21, 2026 • 6:30 AM—9:00 PM · Indianapolis, IN

Doors at 6:30 pm, Reading at 7 pm Featured Poet: Auboni Open mic prompt: Write a poem that describes the world you want to live in. Read a poem or short piece…

NIGHTJAR: Karen Kovacik

Wed, Oct 21, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Indianapolis, IN

Doors at 6:30 pm, Reading at 7 pm Open mic prompt: Write a poem that explores what you’ve inherited, whether from your culture, history, religion, family, or…

NIGHTJAR: All Open Mic

Wed, Oct 21, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Indianapolis, IN

Doors at 6:30 pm, Reading at 7 pm Open Mic Prompt: Bring your best haiku. Read a poem or short piece that is 317 words maximum, and challenge yourself to share…

NIGHTJAR: Kristi Maxwell

Wed, Oct 21, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Indianapolis, IN

Doors at 6:30 p.m., Reading at 7 p.m. Featured Poet: Kristi Maxwell Open mic prompt: Write a poem inspired by a walk & the things you encounter on it Read a…

NIGHTJAR: Lisa Low

Wed, Oct 21, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Indianapolis, IN

Doors at 6:30 p.m., Reading at 7 p.m. Featured Poet: Lisa Low Open mic prompt: Write a poem that mentions the writing process or directly addresses your…

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NIGHTJAR: JL Kato

Wed, Oct 21, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Indianapolis, IN

Doors at 6:30 pm, Reading at 7 pm Open mic prompt: Write a response to the phrase, “Poetry alters reality.” You must use the Oxford comma. Read a poem or short…

NIGHTJAR: Bryce Berkowitz

Wed, Oct 21, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Indianapolis, IN

Doors at 6:30 pm, Reading at 7 pm Open mic prompt: Write a poem that engages with your new or old life in a specific place. Read a poem or short piece that is…

NIGHTJAR: Tylyn K. Johnson

Wed, Oct 21, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Indianapolis, IN

Doors at 6:30 p.m., Reading at 7 p.m. Featured Poet: Tylyn K. Johnson Open mic prompt: Write a poem about how you fall in love with yourself; how you court…

In Her Own Words & Every Avenue

Wed, Oct 21, 2026 • 7:30 PM—11:30 PM · Indianapolis, IN

More Information: https://hifiindy.com/event/in-her-own-words-every-avenue/

Live at Lugar Performance with Joshua Powell

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 12:00 PM—1:00 PM · Indianapolis, IN

Join us at Lugar Plaza on Thursday, October 22, from 12–1 p.m. for a live performance by Joshua Powell. JOSHUA POWELL is the tender wizard at the helm of…

Josh Garrels

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 7:00 PM—10:00 PM · Indianapolis, IN

Singer/songwriter Josh Garrels has built his career on deeply personal, introspective lyrics and exploratory sounds that range from pastoral indie folk to…

Indianapolis Live Music: Jon Shoulders

Fri, Oct 23, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:30 PM · Indianapolis, IN

It’s time to get off the couch and into the music. Every Friday night, Sun King Brewery Downtown Indianapolis hosts live music from 6-8:30PM, creating the…

Lauren Sanderson

Fri, Oct 23, 2026 • 7:00 PM—10:00 PM · Indianapolis, IN

More Information: https://hifiindy.com/event/lauren-sanderson/

The Rocky Horror Show Live

Fri, Oct 23, 2026 • 7:30 PM—10:00 PM · Indianapolis, IN

Buy Tickets Give yourself over to absolute pleasure! Zach & Zack and the Athenaeum Foundation are back for their fifth production of the live musical The Rocky…

Paige Fish

Fri, Oct 23, 2026 • 8:00 PM—11:00 PM · Indianapolis, IN

More Information: https://hifiindy.com/event/paige-fish-2026/

Free Day! Dia De Muertos Community Celebration

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 10:00 AM—7:00 PM · Indianapolis, IN

Experience Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead at the Eiteljorg with community partner Arte Mexicano en Indiana. Learn about the Indigenous roots and history behind…

Fishers Live Music: Ethan Olvey

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Fishers, IN

It’s time to get off the couch and into the music. Every Saturday evening, Sun King Fishers hosts live music from 6:30–9PM, creating the perfect Saturday hang…

All Them Witches

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 7:00 PM—10:00 PM · Indianapolis, IN

More Information: https://hifiindy.com/event/all-them-witches-2026/

Julia Cole

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 7:30 PM—11:00 PM · Indianapolis, IN

Texas native Julia Cole is redefining today’s country music, having already racked up 700M+ streams and amassed over 2.7M social followers. As the middle…

The Rocky Horror Show Live

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 7:30 PM—10:00 PM · Indianapolis, IN

Buy Tickets Give yourself over to absolute pleasure! Zach & Zack and the Athenaeum Foundation are back for their fifth production of the live musical The Rocky…

Carmel Colts Sunday

Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Carmel, IN

Colts Sundays at Sun King Carmel! Grab your Colts gear, round up your fellow fans, and join us at Sun King Carmel for game day! We're showing the Indianapolis…

Andrew McMahon

Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 7:00 PM—10:00 PM · Indianapolis, IN

More Information: https://hifiindy.com/event/andrew-mcmahon/

Indianapolis Music Bingo

Mon, Oct 26, 2026 • 6:30 PM—7:30 PM · Indianapolis, IN

Music Bingo 4th Monday of the Month (Date subject to change so check the calendar!) 6:30pm-8pm EST Don't confuse this with musical trivia: this is a party with…

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