19 Things to Do in Indianapolis This Week · November 5–8, 2026

Music & Nightlife

BroadwayRave at TurntableIndy

A dance party where the crowd sings and dances along to favorite Broadway hits at Turntable, presented by Forty5Presents.

Friday, November 6, 2026 · Turntable

Donny Benét with OTNES

Donny Benét headlines an all-ages show with OTNES at HI-FI.

Friday, November 6, 2026 9:00 pm · HI-FI

The Afghan Whigs

Alt-rock legends The Afghan Whigs play The Vogue, a rare chance to see a cult band in an intimate Indy venue.

Friday, November 13, 2026 · The Vogue

Little Big Town: For The Art Of It Tour

Country supergroup Little Big Town brings their For The Art Of It Tour to the Old National Centre.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 · Old National Centre

Connor Rohrer Premiere Series

A jazz premiere series presented by American Piano Awards at The Jazz Kitchen, paired with the club's Nola-meets-Midwest dinner menu.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 · The Jazz Kitchen

Festivals & Special Events

Doogie Hazzard: Tonic Ball 25th Anniversary Celebration

A 25th anniversary celebration of Tonic Ball, benefiting Second Helpings, with The Empty Suits at The Vogue.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 · The Vogue

Arts & Culture

Building Tour @ The Propylaeum

A guided building tour of the historic Propylaeum hosted by Matters of Taste.

Sunday, November 8, 2026 1:30 PM · The Propylaeum

Sound Bath: Embrace Change Through Scorpio

A didgeridoo sound and color vibration attunement with tarot meditation, held as a sound bath at CITYOGA.

Friday, November 13, 2026 7:30 PM · CITYOGA School of Yoga and Health, Indianapolis

Re-MARK-able Perseverance: Tattoos Opening Day

Opening day of the Eiteljorg's Re-MARK-able Perseverance: Tattoos exhibition.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 All day · Eiteljorg Museum

Two Plays One Day

A two-play theatre day at the Frank and Katrina Basile Theater.

Sunday, November 15, 2026 1:00 PM · Frank and Katrina Basile Theater

Family-Friendly

Girl Scout Day: A Christmas Carol

Girl Scouts and chaperones see IRT's A Christmas Carol, make a Victorian-style ornament, and get a patch.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 1-5 PM · Indiana Repertory Theatre

Outdoors & Active

Free Shakeout Run before Monumental

A free shakeout run with Indy Runners and Tracksmith ahead of the Monumental Marathon and Half Marathon.

Friday, November 6, 2026 7:30am · Java House in Simon Tower

Toot Your Glutes: Neon Glow Cardio Workout

A supportive neon-glow cardio workout to upbeat music for adults 18+ at the Indianapolis Urban League.

Thursday, November 12, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm · Indianapolis Urban League, 777 Indiana Avenue

Canal Squad Annual Bike Crawl

An annual bike crawl through Indianapolis hitting seven stops, from local eats and cold brews to rooftop views.

Sunday, November 15, 2026 · Indianapolis

Free Events

Annual Maternal & Child Health Convening: The 4th Trimester

A free interactive convening on postpartum care with a keynote, panel, and free breakfast and lunch at the Madam Walker Legacy Center.

Friday, November 6, 2026 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (doors open 10:30 a.m.) · Madam Walker Legacy Center, 617 Indiana Avenue

Food & Drink

Coffee and Conversation at Mariam Coffee

A casual coffee meetup for conversation and new connections at Mariam Coffee.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 11:30 AM · Mariam Coffee

Date Night

John Raymond Quintet

A jazz quintet performance paired with a full dinner menu at The Jazz Kitchen.

Friday, November 6, 2026 · The Jazz Kitchen

Swing Night at Fountain Square Theatre

A swing dance lesson followed by a live swing band, a great pick for couples and beginners.

Friday, November 13, 2026 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm · Fountain Square Theatre Building, 1105 Prospect Street

Sports

Dallas Cowboys at Indianapolis Colts

The Indianapolis Colts host the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Sunday, November 8, 2026 1:00 PM · Lucas Oil Stadium