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Tuesday, October 13

Monster Monster (A Table Top Comedy Experience)

Tue, Oct 13 · 8 PM–10 PM · 1116 Prospect St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46203

MONSTER MONSTER"Monster Monster" is a hilarious live-play TTRP show where a cast of professional comedians embark on absurd, laugh-out-loud adventures.

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Wednesday, October 14

Tarron Lawson

Wed, Oct 14 · 8 PM–11:59 PM · 49 South Meridian Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

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Thursday, October 15

Joe Hess and Tyler Poe

Thu, Oct 15 · 6 PM–11:59 PM · 49 South Meridian Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

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Latin Dance Party

Thu, Oct 15 · 6 PM–11:59 PM · 5377 N. College Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana 46220

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Into the Music: Mahler Symphon­y No. 1

Thu, Oct 15 · 6:30 PM–11:59 PM · 45 Monument Circle, Home of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

Join the ISO for Into the Music, a free series featuring a lively discussion followed by a performance—with full orchestra—of the highlighted classical work.

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Friday, October 16

Nefarious Noblesville Ghost Walk

Fri, Oct 16 · 7 PM–11:59 PM · Courthouse Square One Hamilton County Square Ste. 157 Noblesville, Indiana 46060

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Beethov­en and Mahler 1

Fri, Oct 16 · 7:30 PM–11:59 PM · 45 Monument Circle, Home of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

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Saturday, October 17

Birthday Night

Sat, Oct 17 · 6 PM–11:59 PM · 111 N. Lynhurst Dr. Indianapolis, Indiana 46224

You and 5 friends get in FREE if your birthday is this monthDancing All Night - Live DJ - Free Cornhole

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Beethov­en and Mahler 1

Sat, Oct 17 · 7:30 PM–11:59 PM · 45 Monument Circle, Home of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

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Monday, October 19

Punk Rock Night Trivia

Mon, Oct 19 · 7 PM–11 PM · 3826 N. Illinois St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46208-4017

PUNK ROCK NIGHT TRIVIA

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Wednesday, October 21

Lucas Waterfill presents Ride or Die

Wed, Oct 21 · 8 PM–9:30 PM · 1116 Prospect St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46203

Lucas Waterfill presents Ride or Die, a monthly standup comedy showcase at the White Rabbit Cabaret.This edition of Ride or Die Comedy is a fundraising show

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Thursday, October 22

Early Childhood Pumpkin Carving Dinner

Thu, Oct 22 · 5 PM–6 PM · St. Richard's Episcopal School 33 E. 33rd St Indianapolis, Indiana 46205

Families in the Indianapolis community with Early Childhood students are warmly invited to attend our annual Pumpkin Carving Dinner on Thursday, October 22.

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Latin Dance Party

Thu, Oct 22 · 6 PM–11:59 PM · 5377 N. College Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana 46220

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Dark Divine

Thu, Oct 22 · 7 PM–11:59 PM · 1627 Prospect St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46203

Dark Divine is an American metalcore band from Orlando, Florida, formed in 2021.

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The Spicy Magic Comedy Nite

Thu, Oct 22 · 8 PM–10 PM · 1116 Prospect St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46203

Spicy Magic Comedy Nite! Volume 47A night of Comedy, Burlesque and moreThe heat is still here!!

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Friday, October 23

Nefarious Noblesville Ghost Walk

Fri, Oct 23 · 7 PM–11:59 PM · Courthouse Square One Hamilton County Square Ste. 157 Noblesville, Indiana 46060

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Conrad Tao, Beethov­en, and Mozart

Fri, Oct 23 · 7:30 PM–11:59 PM · 45 Monument Circle, Home of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

Visionary pianist-composer Conrad Tao performs Beethoven’s youthful First Piano Concerto and his own captivating new concert work The Hand, written as a modern

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Saturday, October 24

Brian Goins Band

Sat, Oct 24 · 7 PM–10 PM · 401 E. Michigan St., The Athenaeum Building Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

Playing LIVE in the Rathskeller Biergarten (Weather Permitting) 7-10pm 21+ Prevailing Cover Charge

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Conrad Tao, Beethov­en, and Mozart

Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30 PM–11:59 PM · 45 Monument Circle, Home of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

Visionary pianist-composer Conrad Tao performs Beethoven’s youthful First Piano Concerto and his own captivating new concert work The Hand, written as a modern

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Improv-a-Tease: Trick or Treat

Sat, Oct 24 · 9 PM–11:30 PM · 1116 Prospect St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46203

Burlesque with a twist!Patsy Blue Ribbon presents Improv-a-Tease!

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Sunday, October 25

Goldie Ingram

Sun, Oct 25 · 6:30 PM–11:59 PM · 5377 N. College Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana 46220

6:30p Show | Doors at 5pAn Evening of Vocal Royalty with Goldie Ingram!Indy Jazz Fest Alumna Goldie Ingram brings a soulful blend of Jazz, Neo-Soul, R&B,

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FAR FROM IGNANT

Sun, Oct 25 · 7 PM–11:59 PM · 6281 North College Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana 46220

FAR FROM IGNANT is 4200Kory's first hometown headline — a full hour with a live band, on his own terms.

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Tuesday, October 27

Hickey-Shanafelt 9ollective | 5 Year Anniversary Show

Tue, Oct 27 · 7 PM–11:59 PM · 5377 N. College Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana 46220

7p Show | Doors @ 5pJoin the Hickey-Shanafelt 9ollective as they celebrate being a part of the Indianapolis music scene for over 5 years!

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2026-27 Classic­al Jam

Tue, Oct 27 · 8 PM–11:59 PM · 45 Monument Circle, Home of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

The PerformanceHave you ever wondered what it would be like to rehearse and play with the ISO on the Hilbert Circle Theatre stage?

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Wednesday, October 28

Murder Mystery Dinner

Wed, Oct 28 · 7 PM–9 PM · 22 East 22nd Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46202

There’s been a murder at The Vampire’s Lair—and somewhere among the dinner guests is the culprit.

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Thursday, October 29

Latin Dance Party

Thu, Oct 29 · 6 PM–11:59 PM · 5377 N. College Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana 46220

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Candlelight® Haunting Concert

Thu, Oct 29 · 8:30 PM–11:59 PM · 650 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

This Halloween, Candlelight® is bringing a haunting live-music program to Indianapolis — a concert set against thousands of candles, performed by local

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Friday, October 30

Stephanie Allen-Stevenson

Fri, Oct 30 · 6:30 PM–11:59 PM · 5377 N. College Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana 46220

7p Show | Doors @ 5p9p Show | Doors @ 8:30p What the World Needs Now Is Love, Sweet Love… & Music!Come take a trip down Memory Lane, where the soundtrack

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Nefarious Noblesville Ghost Walk

Fri, Oct 30 · 7 PM–11:59 PM · Courthouse Square One Hamilton County Square Ste. 157 Noblesville, Indiana 46060

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Monday, November 2

Jazz Jam Session

Mon, Nov 2 · 6:30 PM–10 PM · 5377 N. College Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana 46220

This is a 21+ event. Reservations for our Free events like our Monday Night Jazz Jam are walk-in, general admission basis.

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Tuesday, November 3

Rudresh Mahanthappa

Tue, Nov 3 · 7 PM–11:59 PM · 5377 N. College Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana 46220

7p Show | Doors at 5pRenowned alto saxophonist and Princeton Director of Jazz Rudresh Mahanthappa brings his critically acclaimed Hero Trio to the stage for an

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Friday, November 6

Hog & N0g

Fri, Nov 6 · 6 PM–9:30 PM · 9101 Moore Rd. Zionsville, Indiana 46077

Kick off the Season by kicking up your heels at this year's Hog' n Nog!

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Saya Meads

Fri, Nov 6 · 7 PM–9 PM · 1116 Prospect St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46203

Saya Meads is a New Orleans-based comedienne with absurdist humor and peculiar views.

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Saturday, November 7

Punk Rock Night Day Of The Dead

Sat, Nov 7–8 · 3826 N. Illinois St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46208-4017

PUNK ROCK NIGHT DAY OF THE DEAD w/ NORCOS Y HORCHATA, NAHUALES UNDERGROUND and LA VIDA ARCANA

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Monday, November 9

Jazz Jam Session

Mon, Nov 9 · 6:30 PM–10 PM · 5377 N. College Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana 46220

This is a 21+ event. Reservations for our Free events like our Monday Night Jazz Jam are walk-in, general admission basis.

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The ISO at UIndy: Woodwin­d Quintet­

Mon, Nov 9 · 7 PM–11:59 PM · 1400 E. Hanna Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana 46227

Winds of the ISO perform an eclectic program of music for woodwind quintet, including Samuel Barber’s legendary Summer Music.

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Open mic COMEDY and MUSIC night

Mon, Nov 9 · 7:30 PM–11:59 PM · 3826 N. Illinois St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46208-4017

OPEN HOUSE…open mic COMEDY and MUSIC night

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Tuesday, November 10

Wednesday, November 11

The ISO at Butler Univers­ity: Woodwin­d Quintet­

Wed, Nov 11 · 7:30 PM–11:59 PM · 4620 Sunset Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana 46208

Winds of the ISO perform an eclectic program of music for woodwind quintet, including Samuel Barber’s legendary Summer Music.

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Thursday, November 12

Ryan Jesse

Thu, Nov 12 · 7 PM–11:59 PM · 1627 Prospect St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46203

Ryan Jesse is a bold new artist based in Nashville, TN. Fusing the energy of heavy guitars and a powerful gritty vocal from his metal roots with the

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