18 Things to Do in Indianapolis This Week · August 6–9, 2026

Free Events

Eiteljorg August 7 Free First Friday

Free admission to the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art during monthly First Friday extended hours.

Friday, August 7, 2026 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis

August 2026 First Friday at the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi)

First Friday open house at CAMi featuring contemporary art exhibitions and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Friday, August 7, 2026 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi), Indianapolis

Indy Social Run Club – Monday Miles

Free weekly Monday run club at Athletic Annex in Nora Plaza — 3 miles on the Monon, all welcome.

Monday, August 10, 2026 6:00 PM · Athletic Annex, Nora Plaza, Indianapolis

Music & Nightlife

Lynyrd Skynyrd with Foreigner at Ruoff Music Center

Iconic Southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner co-headline at Ruoff Music Center, with Six Gun Sally opening.

Friday, August 7, 2026 · Ruoff Music Center, Indianapolis

Howard Jones: Things Can Only Get Better Tour

Synth-pop pioneer Howard Jones brings his nostalgic hits to Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park.

Friday, August 7, 2026 · Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, Indianapolis

Cole Chaney with Logan Halstead

Rising Americana artist Cole Chaney plays HI-FI with opener Logan Halstead for an intimate all-ages show.

Friday, August 7, 2026 8:00 PM · HI-FI, 1043 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis

Steve Allee Magic Hour Band

Indianapolis jazz legend Steve Allee leads his Magic Hour Band at the acclaimed Jazz Kitchen.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 · The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N College Avenue, Indianapolis

Algo Tranquí at The Alchemist

A monthly Latin music night with DJs melko_ and djchars every second Friday — good music, good drinks, and great vibes.

Friday, August 14, 2026 · The Alchemist, Indianapolis

Date Night

Tony Monaco Funk and Groove Unit

Live jazz and funk at one of the top 100 jazz clubs in the world, with a full Nola-meets-Midwest dinner menu.

Friday, August 7, 2026 · The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N College Avenue, Indianapolis

Swing Night at Fountain Square Theatre

Swing dance lesson followed by a live swing band and dancing at the historic Fountain Square Theatre Building.

Friday, August 14, 2026 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM · Fountain Square Theatre Building, 1105 Prospect Street, Indianapolis

Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings

An intimate candlelit string quartet tribute to 90s hip-hop classics, a unique and immersive evening experience.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 8:45 PM · Indianapolis

Speed Dating and Matchmaking for Singles 21-35

Structured speed dating and matchmaking event for singles aged 21-35 at Upland FSQ Brewery.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 6:00 PM · Upland FSQ Brewery, Indianapolis

Outdoors & Active

On The Run Indy – Thursday Run Club at Broad Ripple Park

Free weekly community run club meeting every Thursday at Broad Ripple Park — all paces welcome.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 · Broad Ripple Park, Indianapolis

Dance Walk Indy – Neon Theme

A neon-themed community dance walk starting at Garfield Park Arts Center, followed by a social at the Garfield Park Farmers Market.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM · Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr., Indianapolis

Festivals & Special Events

Rooftop Bar Social – Let's Be Friends Indy

Community social gathering for adults at the FSQ Rooftop Garden in Fountain Square, hosted by Let's Be Friends Indy.

Friday, August 7, 2026 · FSQ Rooftop Garden, Fountain Square, Indianapolis

Sports

Drum Corps International

The prestigious Drum Corps International competition comes to Lucas Oil Stadium, showcasing elite marching ensembles from around the country.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 · Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis

Arts & Culture

FLAVA FRESH 23! at the Eiteljorg

Contemporary art exhibition FLAVA FRESH 23! is on view at the Eiteljorg Museum through August 7.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 · Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis

Dear Evan Hansen at Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts

Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen performs at the Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts through August 9.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 · Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts, Indianapolis