20 Things to Do in Indianapolis This Week · September 10–13, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Drew Baldridge at HI-FI

Country artist Drew Baldridge performs with Chase Wright at HI-FI on a full-band show night.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 8:00 PM · HI-FI, 1043 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis

Rob Dixon Kirk MacDonald International Quintet at The Jazz Kitchen

World-class jazz quintet featuring Rob Dixon and Kirk MacDonald takes the stage at Indianapolis' premier jazz club.

Friday, September 11, 2026 · The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N College Ave, Indianapolis

Indigo Girls at Rock the Ruins

The iconic folk-rock duo Indigo Girls performs at the stunning outdoor Rock the Ruins venue — sold out but worth hunting for tickets.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 7:00 PM · Rock the Ruins, Indianapolis

WTTS Rock on the River - Mt. Joy 2026: Celebrating 10 Years of Mt. Joy

Beloved indie folk band Mt. Joy celebrates their 10th anniversary with a special evening concert at the gorgeous Everwise Amphitheater along the White River.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, Indianapolis

Hard Candy Indianapolis with Sam Star

Drag performance spectacular Hard Candy returns to Greg's Indy with headliner Sam Star.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 7:00 PM · Gregs Indy, Indianapolis

Sports

Indianapolis Colts vs. Baltimore Ravens

The Indianapolis Colts open their home season against the Baltimore Ravens at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 1:00 PM · Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis

XG Groom Room Presents Pilo Futures Foundation Inaugural Golf Outing

A charity golf outing at Pleasant Run Golf Course supporting the Pilo Futures Foundation.

Sunday, September 20, 2026 10:00 AM · Pleasant Run Golf Course, Indianapolis

Arts & Culture

The Last First Lady: Blackout at the Whitehouse

IF Theatre presents this compelling monodrama from Art & Soul artist Gabrielle Patterson, running September 11–13.

Friday, September 11, 2026 · IF Theatre, 719 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis

"Mulholland Drive" (2001) at Kan Kan

Indy Film Buffs screens David Lynch's surrealist masterpiece Mulholland Drive at the intimate Kan Kan cinema.

Sunday, September 20, 2026 7:00 PM · Kan Kan, Indianapolis

Date Night

The Cold Hearts – Two Step Tuesday at Fountain Square

Two-step and line dance lessons with Anna, plus food and drinks at Fountain Square Theatre's iconic bowling alley — no cover charge.

Friday, September 11, 2026 7:00 PM · Fountain Square Theatre Building, 1105 Prospect St., Indianapolis

Bottleworks Indy Date Night

The Bottleworks District offers a full walkable date night with upscale dining at Piedra, retro-chic cocktails at Daisy Bar, and friendly competition at Fowling Warehouse.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · Bottleworks District, Indianapolis

Speed Dating for Singles Ages 24-40

Structured speed dating event for singles in their mid-twenties to forties at Upland FSQ Brewery in Fountain Square.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 6:00 PM · Upland FSQ Brewery, Indianapolis

Food & Drink

Plates and Mates for Foodies

A curated small dinner to meet new foodie friends in Indianapolis at The Little India Restaurant in Broad Ripple.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 6:30 PM · The Little India Restaurant, Broad Ripple, Indianapolis

Outdoors & Active

On The Run Indy x New Balance x Fleet Feet Collab Run

Run club meetup with shoe demos, chance to win free New Balance running shoes, and 10% off Fleet Feet purchases.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 · Fleet Feet Broad Ripple, Indianapolis

3RUN7 Saturday Morning Run Club

Free weekly run club meeting every Saturday at 9AM outside The Garage Food Hall, with pace groups for all levels and discounts at local spots.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 9:00 AM · The Garage Food Hall, Indianapolis

Yin Yoga & Live Cello at CITYOGA

90 minutes of Yin Yoga with live cello accompaniment — a deeply restorative afternoon session to settle in and be carried by the practice.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 4:30 PM · CITYOGA School of Yoga & Health, Indianapolis

Free Events

Indianapolis Out of the Darkness Walk

A community walk in support of mental health awareness and suicide prevention, organized with the BFF Indy community.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · Indianapolis

Indy Community Yoga – Movement and Meditation at 100 Acres

Free outdoor yoga and meditation practice at the 100 Acres art and nature park — 9:30am Qigong followed by silent meditation.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 9:30 AM · Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres, Indianapolis

Broad Ripple Fit Club Third Thursday – Free HYROX Classes

All HYROX classes at Broad Ripple Fit Club are free to the community on Third Thursday — no experience required.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 · Broad Ripple Fit Club, Indianapolis

Festivals & Special Events

2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Arts & Culture Events

The Indy Arts Council spotlights Hispanic Heritage Month with a curated guide to arts and culture events across Indianapolis throughout September and October.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 · Various locations, Indianapolis