Indy Insider #25

Happy Tuesday, Insiders!

We’ve got a little bit of everything lined up this week—live bands with a side of Hermanaki wings at Ale Emporium, pregame rituals at Touchdown Town, and a pack of adoptable pets who are way more reliable roommates than most humans. Toss in a week stacked with concerts, comedy shows, festivals, and trivia nights, and you’ve got yourself the full Indy starter pack for late August.

Let’s dive in.

Ale Emporium isn’t just where you go for Hermanaki wings and a bucket of beer—it’s also where you can catch a surprisingly solid lineup of live bands. One minute it feels like your go-to sports bar, the next it’s turned into a mini concert venue with a dance floor that definitely wasn’t in the blueprints.

The best part? You can crush a plate of wings while the band plays your favorite throwbacks, and nobody bats an eye if you’re singing along with sauce all over your face. It’s messy, it’s loud, and it’s exactly the vibe you want on a weekend night.

Football season is quickly approaching and Touchdown Town is Indy’s version of a block party—except the block happens to sit right outside Lucas Oil on game days. It’s free, full of food trucks, live music, drinks, and plenty of activities to make the pregame tailgate a memorable one.

Even if you don’t have tickets, it’s worth going just for the energy. You’ll end up high-fiving strangers, eating something fried, and you might even see some local celebrities. Just make sure you don’t burn all your energy before the game even starts—Touchdown Town is basically the team’s unofficial first quarter.

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Ready… Set… Go →

Duke’s Indy, Southside – Two Step Tuesday with The Cold Hearts at 7 pm two-step the night away

Saint Joseph Brewery, Downtown – Trivia Night at 7:30 pm test your knowledge

White Rabbit Cabaret, Fountain Square – Do Tell: A Night of True Stories (Vacation Mishaps) at 8 pm share a laugh

IndyFringe Festival, Mass Ave – Fringe shows across 7 theaters from 6 pm get your fringe on

Michael A. Carroll Stadium, IUPUI – Indy Eleven vs. Greenville Triumph (USL Cup Quarterfinal) at 7 pm grab your scarf

Everwise Amphitheater, White River State Park – Gregory Alan Isakov w/ Ocie Elliott at 7:30 pm catch the vibes

Helium Comedy Club, Downtown – James Austin Johnson at 7:30 pm laugh out loud (SNL impressionist live)

Garfield Park Amphitheater, Southside – In Concert with Nature: Starcat at 6:30 pm enjoy tunes outdoors

Everwise Amphitheater, White River State Park – WTTS Rock on the River: Alison Krauss & Union Station feat. Jerry Douglas at 7:30 pm soak in the bluegrass

Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville – Volbeat & Halestorm at 7 pm rock out

Helium Comedy Club, Downtown – Tim Shropshire at 7:30 pm laugh it up

White Rabbit Cabaret, Fountain Square – Frankie’s Flicks: Addams Family Values (free Indy Film Fest screening) at 8 pm grab popcorn

Slippery Noodle Inn, Downtown – The Jack Whittle Trio (blues) at 8 pm get the blues

Ale Emporium - 3 to 1 Trio at Ale Emporium, 7pm check it out

Wild Beaver Saloon - The Best Dam Karaoke, 5PM thirsty thursday

Everwise Amphitheater, White River State Park – Rob Thomas (The All Night Days Tour) at 7:30 pm snag tix

Helium Comedy Club, Downtown – Sommore at 7 pm grab your seat

The Vogue, Broad Ripple – Hot In Herre: 2000s Dance Party at 9 pm get your groove on

IndyFringe Festival, Mass Ave – Fringe shows continue from 5:30 pm see it all

Old National Centre - Gracie’s Corner Live: Gracie’s Global Adventure, 6pm tix

Michael A. Carroll Stadium, IUPUI – Indy Eleven vs. Miami FC at 7 pm cheer on the boys in blue

Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville – Tedeschi Trucks Band & Whiskey Myers at 7:30 pm jam on

Fountain Square, Downtown – Chreece Hip-Hop Festival from 12 pm feel the beat (Indy’s all-day hip-hop takeover)wthr.comfacebook.com

Helium Comedy Club, Downtown – Sommore at 7 pm catch the laughs

IndyFringe Festival, Mass Ave – Fringe Finale: last chance to catch shows from 1 pm don’t miss out!

The Vogue, Broad Ripple – VIBRAS Latin Dance Party at 10 pm dance the night away

Melody Inn, Butler-Tarkington – Punk Rock Night at 10 pm mosh on

Everwise Amphitheater, White River State Park – The Black Keys (No Rain, No Flowers Tour) at 7:30 pm rock out

Helium Comedy Club, Downtown – Sommore at 7 pm last laugh

Rathskeller Biergarten, Mass Ave – 45 RPM (’80s cover band) at 6 pm time-travel tunes

Flix Brewhouse, Carmel - Mimosa Movies: Mean Girls, 11:30AM tix

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, NW Side – Waitress (musical) at 1 pm bring the kids

The Garage Food Hall, Bottleworks – Trivia Night at 7 pm go compete (grab your smartest friends)garageindy.comfacebook.com

St. Joseph Brewery - Bingo Music, 7pm test your luck

8th Day Distillery, Near Eastside – Monday Happy Hour from 4 pm (craft cocktails + chill vibes) sip back and relax

Kan-Kan Cinema, Windsor Park – A/V Club presents: The Return of Ringo at 8 pm cult classic vibes

Ralston’s Draft House - Harry Potter Trivia, 7PM check it out