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The woman who started it all was Mary Stewart Carey, an Indianapolis civic leader and philanthropist, who visited the Brooklyn Children’s Museum in 1924. Inspiration struck: Why not establish a similar museum for the children of Indianapolis? Gathering community support, acquiring objects, and searching for a home began in earnest.

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre serves up Waitress, the irresistable Broadway hit featuring the music of Sara Bareilles. Nominated for four Tony Awards including Best Musical, Waitress celebrates friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.

This fall and winter, The Cabaret in Indianapolis is set to dazzle audiences with a season steeped in joy, laughter, and love. The 2025 Fall-Winter lineup, announced by Artistic Director and CEO Shannon Forsell, promises an inspired mix of Broadway brilliance, vintage jazz, and international flair—all staged in one of the country’s most unique and intimate performance venues.

The city of Indianapolis is about to become the epicenter of women’s sports as it rolls out a star-studded lineup of events for the WNBA All-Star Game Weekend, taking place July 18–19.

Now in its 20th year, the 2025 IndyFringe Festival, presented by Everwise Credit Union, promises its biggest and boldest season yet, featuring nearly 70 distinct acts and supporting over 500 artists from around the globe.

As the holiday season approaches, magic is already beginning to stir at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. Known for its warm, family-friendly productions and rich tradition in the Indianapolis arts scene, the theatre is preparing for another joyful year of holiday programming — and this year, it’s inviting young performers to be part of the celebration.

The premier event of the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation, Indy Jazz Fest presented by Citizens Energy Group returns September 9-20 with a lineup of international stars, modern masters and Indy-based creators. Headliners include smooth jazz piano sensation Brian Culbertson, trumpet icon Terence Blanchard, vocalist Nicole Henry, and many more.

Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party is bringing the magic to guests through dynamic moments that take place on the ice and in the air.

Adam Sandler announces his new tour – the You’re My Best Friend Tour. Promoted by Live Nation, the fall 2025 arena tour will bring Sandler to more than 30 cities across North America, including a stop in downtown Indianapolis at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday, October 6, 2025.

Pacers Sports & Entertainment (PS&E) and Hartbeat — the global entertainment company founded by comedian and entrepreneur Kevin Hart — have announced the highly anticipated launch of Fever Fest, an electrifying comedy and music event debuting on Saturday, July 19, at Everwise Amphitheater in Indianapolis.

One of the most iconic bands in Christian music history, the four-time GRAMMY Award-winning and multi-platinum rock band THIRD DAY is thrilled to announce its upcoming 30th anniversary tour today.

Hendricks Live! in downtown Plainfield continues to announce exciting concerts and events for the 2025 season. Today, the venue announced two new shows as part of its 2025 season.

The Great American Songbook Foundation has announced a major highlight for this summer’s Songbook Academy®: Tony and GRAMMY Award-winning Broadway sensation Jessie Mueller will appear alongside Michael Feinstein in a special Public Masterclass on July 15 at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts.

The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library (KVML), in proud collaboration with the Crispus Attucks Museum, Indiana University Bloomington, Madam Walker Legacy Center, and Indiana Landmarks, presents a compelling, multi-day commemoration of Juneteenth.

Indiana’s vibrant music scene continues to take center stage as the 2025–2026 Local Mix Music Series returns to the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Formerly known as Live at the Center, the rebranded concert series showcases original music by talented Indiana-based artists across a wide range of genres

Legacy Fest is back for its highly anticipated 2025 edition, returning to the historic Madam Walker Legacy Center from June 20–22. This dynamic three-day celebration honors Black excellence through music, culture, and community—culminating in a showstopping headline performance by the legendary Isley Brothers.

On Friday, June 21, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art will host its 11th annual Juneteenth and Jazz Community Celebration, inviting the public to enjoy a full day of music, poetry, and cultural reflection.

The Indianapolis Jazz Foundation and Indy Jazz Fest are thrilled to announce our fifth season of Jazz at the Center, an annual outdoor summer concert series at the Indianapolis Art Center.

Families are invited to honor and celebrate freedom at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis during its annual Juneteenth Jamboree on Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Alley at The Cabaret, presented by Glick Art, is back this summer for its fifth anniversary season, and it’s shaping up to be the most dynamic yet.