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Happy Tuesday, Insiders.
Well, Anthony Richardson made it approximately one quarter into preseason before limping off — do we tank for Arch Manning..? On the brighter side, Caitlin Clark and the Fever are keeping the Gainbridge vibes electric, and we’ve got plenty more to keep your week interesting. From piano duels at Howl at the Moon and sleek cocktails at Spoke & Steele to lakefront mansions in our Porch Report and a packed lineup of concerts, comedy, and the State Fair’s grand finale, this week’s got more variety than a Hoosier stew (google it).
Let’s get into it.
Howl at the Moon 🎤 🌙
Calling itself a “dueling piano bar” is underselling it—Howl at the Moon is more like a high-energy jukebox where the crowd controls the playlist, the performers never stop, and you end up singing Bon Jovi with strangers by midnight. The live music here isn’t about background ambiance; it’s about grabbing a drink, losing your voice, and maybe dancing on a table if the night goes that way. From pop hits to guilty-pleasure throwbacks, the vibe is pure, unfiltered fun—a place where “just for one song” easily turns into closing time.
If James Bond and your favorite neighborhood bartender joined forces, the result would probably look a lot like Spoke & Steele. Tucked inside the Le Méridien downtown, this spot mixes hotel-lounge polish with the kind of inventive cocktail list that makes you linger long after “just one drink.” The menu leans creative but approachable—think locally sourced bites that pair perfectly with a stiff pour or a glass of something fancy. Whether you’re pre-gaming for a night at Gainbridge or just pretending you’re the mysterious lead in your own noir film, it’s a worthy stop.
Find out more here.
Feel like upgrading your Monopoly game piece to “actual mansion”? This 5-bed, 7-bath waterfront retreat in gated Lake Clearwater comes with its own boat dock, a pool overlooking the water, and enough patio space to host a wedding. Inside, we’ve got vaulted ceilings, fireplaces, and views that make you forget you’re still in Indy. The only odd thing is the aluminum-looking bar chairs in the kitchen…
Take a peek at the lake life fantasy here.
Get ready, Indy! We’ve got everything from Lil Wayne to speed dating. Check it out and more →
Lugar Plaza, Downtown – Lunch at Lugar (food truck meetup with local faves) at 11:00AM lunchtime munchies
Downtown Canal (north end) – Yoga on the Canal at 6:00PM stretch it out
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Downtown – Indiana Fever vs Dallas Wings at 7:30PM cheer on the home team
Everwise Amphitheater, White River State Park – Brit Floyd: Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary Tour (Pink Floyd tribute spectacle) at 8:00PM catch the vibes
Mineshaft Saloon, Broad Ripple – Country Karaoke at 9:00PM saddle up and sing
Indiana History Center, Downtown – Flavors of the Heartland (learn 1800s Hoosier recipes in a live cooking demo) from 1:00PM taste history
Chilly Water Brewing Co., Fletcher Place – Hippy Hour (all pints $2 off all day with groovy tunes) from 11:00AM groovy brews
Plat 99 at The Alexander, Downtown – Live Music Summer Series (local artists on the patio + drink specials) from 7:00PM vibin’ under the stars
Old National Centre, Mass Ave – Wave To Earth: 0.03 Tour (indie dream-pop from South Korea) from 8:00PM ride the wave
Mass Ave Pub - Weekly Trivia at 8PM check it out
Mass Ave Cultural District, Downtown – IndyFringe Festival Opening Night at 5:30PM embrace the weird
Holliday Park, Meridian Hills – Rock the Ruins: The Fray at 7:00PM rock under the ruins
TCU Amphitheater, White River State Park – Chevelle + Asking Alexandria (hard rock triple-bill showdown) at 7:00PM headbang away
Helium Comedy Club, Downtown – Adam Conover: Big Divorce Energy Tour at 7:00PM laugh it off
Indiana State Fairgrounds, Midtown – Phil Vassar & Lonestar at 6:00PM free with fair admission
Everwise Amphitheater, White River State Park – Goo Goo Dolls & Dashboard Confessional at 7:30PM slide on over
Lugar Plaza, Downtown – Viernes Cultural: Latin Night at 7:00PM dance the night away
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Downtown – Indiana Fever vs Washington Mystics at 7:30PM rep the home team
Hoosier Lottery Free Stage, State Fairgrounds – Melissa Etheridge at 7:30PM sing your heart out
HI-FI Annex, Fountain Square – Lettuce at 7:00PM funk it up
Lucas Oil Stadium, Downtown – Indianapolis Colts vs Green Bay Packers (NFL preseason) at 1:00PM get your game face on
Shelton Auditorium, Butler University – William Lee Martin: The Funny Life Tour at 7:00PM yee-haw hilarity
Holliday Park, Meridian Hills – Rock the Ruins: moe. (jam-band pioneers with special guest Eggy) at 6:00PM jam out
Hoosier Lottery Free Stage, State Fairgrounds – “1964” The Tribute (the world’s favorite Beatles tribute band) at 7:30PM yeah yeah yeah!
The Patron Saint, Fletcher Place – POP Dance Party at 9:00PM party like it’s 1999
Indiana State Fairgrounds, Midtown – Gospel Music Festival feat. Marvin Sapp at 7:30PM raise a hallelujah
Black Circle Brewing, SoBro – The Sunday Show at 8:00PM laugh localindyhub.orginstagram.com
Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville – Lil Wayne: Welcome to Tha Carter Tour at 7:00PM get low, get Loud’
Everwise Amphitheater - Coheed and Cambria * Taking Back Sunday, 6:30 tix
Mass Ave Cultural District – IndyFringe Festival at 5:30PM fringe-frenzy
Gainbridge Fieldhouse – Shinedown: Revolutions Live at 7:00PM sound of madness
Upland Brewing 82nd Street - LGBTQ+ Gay Men Speed Dating, 6PM get out there
Irving Theater, Irvington – Acoustic Open Mic Night at 7:00PM take the spotlight
The Mousetrap – Monday Funday Trivia & Karaoke at 8:00PM school night shenanigans