Here, you’ll find a diverse lineup of entertainment options designed for the whole family. In addition to the signature events we’ve become known for (Germanfest, St. Benno and Karnival, etc.), you’ll discover additional programming and events as we actively engage with some of the community’s most innovative arts and cultural organizations. You’ll also find more and more Athenaeum-produced experiences going on all around our historic building and grounds — think pop-up game nights and performing arts in the historic Basile Theatre. This is Indy’s destination for must-see, definitely-do arts and cultural experiences.
Experience the Circle of Life on Stage!
A Celebration of Music, Culture & Student Talent
Experience the Circle of Life on Stage!
A Celebration of Music, Culture & Student Talent
Experience the Circle of Life on Stage!
A Celebration of Music, Culture & Student Talent
Spring is On Tap! Celebrate over a century of tradition at the Athenaeum's St. Benno Fest on Saturday, April 18th– a lively tribute to German-American culture. Rooted in the legacy…
Experience the Circle of Life on Stage!
A Celebration of Music, Culture & Student Talent
Dive beneath the waves in Little Mermaid: The Magic of the Sea, a reimagined ballet of love, courage, and transformation. This tender love story explores themes of bravery, kindness, and being true to yourself—told through sweeping music, shimmering movement, and a joyful underwater finale that’s enchanting and fun for the whole family!
Dive beneath the waves in Little Mermaid: The Magic of the Sea, a reimagined ballet of love, courage, and transformation. This tender love story explores themes of bravery, kindness, and being true to yourself—told through sweeping music, shimmering movement, and a joyful underwater finale that’s enchanting and fun for the whole family!
Dive beneath the waves in Little Mermaid: The Magic of the Sea, a reimagined ballet of love, courage, and transformation. This tender love story explores themes of bravery, kindness, and being true to yourself—told through sweeping music, shimmering movement, and a joyful underwater finale that’s enchanting and fun for the whole family!
Cereal Cinema combines two of the best things about Saturday mornings: cereal and a great movie. HOOK A workaholic yuppie lawyer remembers he was once Peter Pan after Captain Hook…
"Dancing in the Aisles – The Ultimate Motown Experience" brings the timeless sound of Motown to your theater for one unforgettable night of music, memories, and electrifying live performance. This high-energy production features Motown Legends from Detroit, The Shades of Blue, the iconic group that recorded the #1 Billboard hit “Oh How Happy!” in 1966. In recognition of their lasting impact on American music, The Shades of Blue were inducted into the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame in 2015.
In 2026, the Glass Cannon Network will unleash a nationwide tour soaked in full-blown Lovecraftian dread. Keeper Troy Lavallee helms a shifting roster of GCN icons and special guests—including Joe O’Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Jared Logan, Ross Bryant, Rob Kerkovich, Sydney Amanuel, Noura Ibrahim, Mary Lou, and more—as they descend into brand-new, standalone tales of modern-era cosmic horror. Each chapter stands alone, yet all spiral around a secretive organization desperately trying to hold back forces humanity was never meant to comprehend. Expect wild comedy, slow-creeping terror, and the delicious chaos only a GCN live show can conjure.
In 2026, the Glass Cannon Network will unleash a nationwide tour soaked in full-blown Lovecraftian dread. Keeper Troy Lavallee helms a shifting roster of GCN icons and special guests—including Joe O’Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Jared Logan, Ross Bryant, Rob Kerkovich, Sydney Amanuel, Noura Ibrahim, Mary Lou, and more—as they descend into brand-new, standalone tales of modern-era cosmic horror. Each chapter stands alone, yet all spiral around a secretive organization desperately trying to hold back forces humanity was never meant to comprehend. Expect wild comedy, slow-creeping terror, and the delicious chaos only a GCN live show can conjure.
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