Call for Artists: Pride & Joy 2026

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

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.…

Free

Cereal Cinema 2026

Cereal Cinema: Hook

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

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 kidnaps his children. This forces the miserable man to rediscover his inner-child while returning to Neverland to rescue them and become a better father. (1991,…

$7

NRG Presents: ALL SHOOK UP 2026

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

"ALL SHOOK UP", A 1950s Rock-N-Roll Dance Spectacular! Children under 3 may enter for free without a seat.

$30

Das GartenGrillFest

The Rathskeller Biergarten 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

We’re going hog wild! If you’ve never been to a real hog roast (or spanferkel as the Germans call it), now’s your chance! Celebrate dads and summer with us at Das GartenGrillFest, a backyard barbecue brunch (say that 5 times fast!) for our Athenaeum friends and family. Grab a plate and get in line for…

$55

Dancing in the Aisles – The Ultimate Motown Experience

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

"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.

$39
CALL OF CTHULHU LIVE! 2026

The Glass Cannon Network Presents: CALL OF CTHULHU LIVE! (7/30)

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

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.

$54 – $79
CALL OF CTHULHU LIVE! 2026

The Glass Cannon Network Presents: CALL OF CTHULHU LIVE! (7/31)

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

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.

$54 – $79

Sentinels of the Shieldless

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

A Charity D&D Liveplay at GenCon 2026!
VIP Hour: 6p - 7p, Show: 7:30p - 10p
Tickets Go Live Soon!

$40 – $100
Cereal Cinema 2026

Cereal Cinema: Big Hero 6

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

Cereal Cinema combines two of the best things about Saturday mornings: cereal and a great movie. BIG HERO 6 A young tech whiz named Hiro must save his city from a nefarious villain with the help of his inflatable robot Baymax, as well as his friends Go Go Tomago, Wasabi, Honey Lemon and Fred. (2014,…

$7

Cereal Cinema 2026

Cereal Cinema: The Nightmare Before Christmas

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

Cereal Cinema combines two of the best things about Saturday mornings: cereal and a great movie THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare for good little boys and…

$7

Spirits at the Athenaeum: Overnight Ghost Hunt

The Athenaeum 401 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Do you believe in ghosts? Have you dreamed of being a paranormal investigator? Are you ready to meet the spirits who have been in our building for over 100 years? The Athenaeum Foundation and Unseen Press have partnered again to bring you an exclusive opportunity to experience, interact and investigate one of the most haunted…

$50