Welcome to your home for year-round fun.

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.

Explore our schedule of upcoming events below.

First Friday: Pride And Joy

The ArtSpace at the Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN

Mix, mingle, and marvel. Our ArtSpace gallery (located in the lobby of the Basile Theatre) features a rotating exhibit calendar showcasing the work of emerging and established artists of all…

Free

Ballet INitiative presents: Cinderella’s Stardom

The Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN

Ballet INitiative puts a twist on a fairy tale classic, bringing Cinderella's Stardom to the stage! Cinderella is transformed from a simple girl to a star in this exciting brand…

Ballet INitiative presents: Cinderella’s Stardom

The Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN

Ballet INitiative puts a twist on a fairy tale classic, bringing Cinderella's Stardom to the stage! Cinderella is transformed from a simple girl to a star in this exciting brand…

Das GartenGrillFest

The Rathskeller Biergarten 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN

We’re going hog wild! If you’ve never been to a real hog roast (or as the Germans call it...a spanferkel), now’s your chance! Help us ring in a new summer…

Cereal Cinema: Rookie of the Year

The Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN

Cereal Cinema combines two of the best things about Saturday mornings: cereal and a great movie ROOKIE OF THE YEAR A freak accident causes 12-year-old Little League player Henry (Thomas…

Cereal Cinema: Explorers

The Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN

Cereal Cinema combines two of the best things about Saturday mornings: cereal and a great movie EXPLORERS Young Ben Crandall (Ethan Hawke) spends his free time watching sci-fi films, playing…

GermanFest

All over the Athenaeum grounds 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN

Indy's Best Haus Party Is Back! Join us on October 7 for the 15th annual GermanFest!  Again this year, we're taking GermanFest to the streets! Michigan and New Jersey Streets…

Cereal Cinema: Little Monsters

The Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN

Cereal Cinema combines two of the best things about Saturday mornings: cereal and a great movie LITTLE MONSTERS Brian (Fred Savage) isn't scared of the monster living under the bed.…

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Our Mission

The Athenaeum Foundation preserves a treasured historic landmark that welcomes all to nurture a sound mind and a sound body through arts & culture, wellness and community.

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