Cereal Cinema combines two of the best things about Saturday mornings: cereal and a great movie MATILDA (1996) This film adaptation of a Roald Dahl work tells the story of Matilda Wormwood (Mara Wilson), a gifted girl forced to put up with a crude, distant father (Danny DeVito) and mother (Rhea Perlman). Worse, Agatha Trunchbull…
Join Coat Check Coffee for pop-up market #2 on September 19th, 6–10pm! We’re hosting a handful of local artists and vintage vendors from Indy as well as keeping our bar open late for some coffee bevs, cocktails, and limited snacks. Make your night complete with a special 30th anniversary screening of Hackers (1995) starting at…
"Remember, hacking is more than just a crime. It's a survival trait." Join us for a special 30th anniversary screening of Hackers (1995) hosted by the Athenaeum Foundation and Indy Film Fest. This star-studded cyber-cult classic has everything you want in a 90's flick: floppy disks, chain-smoking teens, Matthew Lillard in tiny sunglasses. Plot…
The Best Haus Party is Back! Get ready to raise your steins and join us at the Athenaeum’s 17th annual GermanFest, the best Haus party in Indy! This all-ages celebration on October 4 promises a day of fun for everyone, filled with bier, brats, and wiener dogs! Enjoy live music, beers on tap, delicious eats, and…
Support a great local nonprofit and find some great deals! Circle City Orchestra will hold a rummage sale fundraiser at the Athenaeum on Sunday, November 2nd. Browse through tables and racks of curated secondhand treasures, hand-selected by members of CCO's all-volunteer orchestra and staff. All proceeds support Circle City Orchestra, a registered 501(c)3 that organizes…
Cereal Cinema combines two of the best things about Saturday mornings: cereal and a great movie THE RESCUERS When an orphan girl is kidnapped no-one seems to care, except a secret worldwide association of mice called The Rescue Aid Society: `The Rescuers'. Bernard and Bianca, two members of The Rescuers, set out on a perilous…
Do you believe in ghosts? Have you dreamed of being a paranormal investigator? Are you ready to meet the spirits who've been living in our building for over 100 years? The Athenaeum Foundation and Unseen Press bring you an exclusive opportunity to experience, interact and investigate one of the most haunted buildings in Indiana -…
Welcome to the Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt!OPENING DAY: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 • 11 AM–8 PM FRIDAY 4-8 PM • SATURDAY 11 AM–8 PM • SUNDAY 11 AM–5 PM CLOSING DAY: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21 • 11 AM–5 PM Nestled in the heart of Mass Avenue’s Arts District, you’re invited to drink, eat and be merry this holiday season…
About Sankt Nikolaus Fest All are welcome to enjoy this nostalgic visit with Christmas past. With a focus on family fun and making lasting memories, the Athenaeum Foundation brings traditional holiday favorites to ring in the season of joy. Since 1985, the Sankt Nikolaus book of names has kept the name and age of every…
See the big game on the big screen, right in the heart of downtown Indy! On Monday, January 19th, IU faces off against Miami for a legendary championship game– and we're inviting you all for a FREE watch party. Bring the whole family to the 2nd floor of the Athenaeum, where we'll have the game…
Pride & Joy is a community art show celebrating Indy's LGBTQ+ artists. The Athenaeum's Christel DeHaan ArtSpace is proud to host this exhibition of artwork from Indy-local members of the LGBTQ+ community. The central theme of this exhibition is creative self-expression, and the diversity within this concept is mirrored by the diversity of our exhibiting artists.…
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 of the Athenaeum and Saint Benno, this annual festival brings together music, bier, food and Gemütlichkeit for one unforgettable day. Fill your stein and rock…