Literary-art Events in Indianapolis

Check out happening literary-art events all around Indianapolis, IN

Fortune Feimster: Takin' Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour

Sat, 17 Jan at 07:00 pm Butler Arts & Events Center

Amy Carol Reeves in coversation with Rowenna Miller

Fri, 09 Jan at 06:30 pm The Whispering Shelf Free

New Visions: Setting Intentions for a Liberated Year

Sat, 17 Jan at 01:00 pm Indianapolis Public Library - Central Library Free

August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone

Fri, 30 Jan at 07:30 pm 140 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46204

Indiana Author Event: Megan Davidhizar at The Whispering Shelf!

Sat, 24 Jan at 06:00 pm The Whispering Shelf Free

Queer Holiday Party

Sun, 28 Dec at 04:30 pm 4701 Central Ave , Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46208

Foxy Shazam at Turntable

Sat, 07 Mar at 07:30 pm 6281 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46220

44th Annual MLK Day of Celebration at the Madam Walker Legacy Center

Mon, 19 Jan at 07:00 pm Madam Walker Legacy Center Free

INSPIRE Music Collective Presents: Kwanzaa Jam ‘25

Sat, 27 Dec at 07:00 pm The Mousetrap USD 13 to 18

A Regency Garden Tea Party

Sun, 11 Jan at 01:30 pm 642 Virginia Ave USD 162 to 269

RHYTHM & POETRY THURSDAY'S PRESENTS: TRAP SOUL VIBES

Thu, 29 Jan at 08:30 pm PHIRI ART GALLERY USD 18

Author Talk: Emily Austin "Is This a Cry for Help?"

Sat, 17 Jan at 07:30 pm The Indianapolis Propylaeum USD 14 to 30

Don Was and the Pan Detroit Ensemble at The Vogue

Tue, 20 Jan at 08:00 pm 6259 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46220

Talk of the Town featuring Donald Davis

Sat, 11 Apr at 07:00 pm Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center

2nd Annual Flanner Fringe Lab

Fri, 06 Feb at 05:00 pm Flanner House Free

Spoken Word Event with Patrice Stokes

Fri, 13 Feb at 05:00 pm 500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46204

Author Reading: Andrew Black

Sat, 24 Jan at 03:00 pm Indy Reads Free

Tea Time: Book Club: Worlds Collide by Janice Morris Neal Novel

Sat, 21 Mar at 12:00 pm Tea's Me Community Cafe Free

Music from Parlor presents Peter and Ashton Vickery "Cozy Classics"

Fri, 16 Jan at 07:00 pm 528 Lockerbie St USD 55

February Textual Tension: The Romance Book Club

Wed, 25 Feb at 07:00 pm The Whispering Shelf Free

Poetry Open Mic

Thu, 01 Jan at 07:00 pm Irving Theater

The Love Jones Experience

Sat, 14 Feb at 08:00 pm Martin University USD 18

RHYTHM & POETRY OPEN MIC: BLACK EXCELLENCE | Feb 26th BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Thu, 26 Feb at 08:30 pm 120 E Market St USD 18

NYE MANIFEST 2026 — The International Countdown ( MUSIC BY DWANI )

Wed, 31 Dec at 08:30 pm PHIRI ART GALLERY USD 29 to 141

'Borrowed Babies,' a new play by Jennifer Blackmer

Thu, 05 Feb at 07:00 pm Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre

Violence Risk and Threat Assessment Regional Event

Tue, 27 Jan at 09:00 am UIndy Hall B, Schwitzer Student Center USD 449 to 499

Purpose-Driven Leadership in a Polycrisis World

Wed, 21 Jan at 05:30 pm Harry & Izzy's USD 50

The Mountain Goats at The Vogue

Sat, 23 May at 08:00 pm 6259 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46220

FREEDOM REIMAGINED: NAATC COLLABORATIVE STORYTELLING SLAM

Sat, 30 May at 07:30 pm Arts for Lawrence USD 18

Get Curious - Writings From Her Corner at 1656 Club

Wed, 28 Jan at 06:30 pm 1656 Club USD 13

RHYTHM & POETRY THURSDAYS IS BACK JANUARY WITH OUR TRAP SOUL VIBE EDITION!

Thu, 29 Jan at 08:30 pm PHIRI ART GALLERY USD 5 to 18

2026 Marian McFadden Memorial Lecture with R.L. Stine

Thu, 19 Mar at 07:00 pm Madam Walker Legacy Center Free

12 Moods of Heaven

Sat, 28 Mar at 05:00 pm Witherspoon Presbyterian Church USD 39

February Liminal Library Book Club

Tue, 03 Feb at 06:30 pm The Whispering Shelf Free

Black history month ART SHOW / WORKSHOPS ( A JOURNEY THROUGH AFRICA )

Sat, 21 Feb at 03:00 pm 120 E Market St USD 18

February Witches of the Written Word: The Horror Book Club

Tue, 10 Feb at 06:30 pm The Whispering Shelf Free

The Economic Club of Indiana February 2026 Luncheon

Thu, 12 Feb at 12:00 pm Indiana Convention Center, South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, USA USD 66 to 2,051

Monika Herzig In Concert: The Queens of Indianapolis Ragtime

Mon, 19 Jan at 04:00 pm Indiana Music History Project

Kate Ratliff Memorial Conference on Ethics, Values, & Human Responsibility

Wed, 11 Feb at 10:00 am UIndy Hall, Schwitzer Student Center USD 55

The Economic Club of Indiana March 2026 Luncheon

Thu, 19 Mar at 12:00 pm Indiana Convention Center, South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, USA USD 66 to 514

James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home Tour, Jan.-May 2026

Fri, 02 Jan at 10:00 am 528 Lockerbie St USD 4 to 15

CREATIVES CONNECT — Saturdays at Phiri Art Studios

Sat, 13 Dec at 08:30 pm Phiri art studios USD 29

Professional Report Writing Skills 1 Day Workshop | Indianapolis, IN

Fri, 09 Jan at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

Thu, 30 Oct at 08:00 pm Indianapolis Free