What’s Happening in Downtown Indy This Weekend

Posted on May 26, 2022 by englishivys

Don’t let all this rain put a damper in your Hoosier spirit! Keep your hopes high for better weather this weekend! And even if the rainy, cloudy weather decides to stick around, there is still plenty to do in Downtown Indianapolis! Scroll below to review some of the top events and attractions happening in Downtown Indy this weekend that you do not want to miss, rain or shine!

Indiana Repertory Theatre - Downtown Indianapolis — Indiana Repertory Theatre

Hi-Fi Annex Downtown Indianapolis — Indiana Repertory Theatre

Looking for Something To Do This Weekend in Downtown Indianapolis?

Check out these top events and attractions happening now through Memorial Day weekend!

Steel Magnolias at the Indiana Repertory Theatre

A beloved Broadway-turned-movie classic has come to the Indiana Repertory Theatre! Catch the famous show, Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, presented by OneAmerica Mainstage this weekend! Showing times run 2 hours and 20 minutes, which includes a 15 minute intermission. You can see a show anytime, from today through June 5^th. Just be sure to bring age-appropriate guests, as this pop culture favorite tends to include a lot of mature, adult language! Tickets start at $25, and patrons are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 PCR test.

Gondola Rides By Old World Gondoliers

Saturday weather reports suggest a sunny, dry, and warm day! So, ask a date or grab your loved ones and reserve a Downtown Indianapolis Canal gondola ride! Take a marvelous trip down the canals of Downtown Indianapolis, Italian-style. Offered by Old World Gondoliers and offered through September 27th, your Gondolier will serenade you as take in the most beautiful canal views and all the charm of Downtown Indy has to offer! Reservations are required, and admission is $189 per boat, which can hold up to 8 passengers.

Top Gun at the IMAX Theater

Who doesn’t love Tom Cruise? Swoon over the Navy’s top action aviator heroes this weekend by catching Top Gun – Maverick at the IMAX Theater in the Indiana State Museum! Showings started today and go through June 9^th this year. Relish in the shenanigans and adventures of Maverick, Goose, Lt. Bradshaw, and all the other cult favorites this Memorial Day weekend. This classic, good-time movie is rated PG-13 and has a running time of 131 minutes. Ticket prices are $17 for adults, $16 for seniors, and $14 for kids 12 and under.

‘Michigander’ Presented By Rock for Riley

If you like great music and a good cause, go Downtown this Friday, May 27, to check out Michigander – Rock for Riley at the Hi-Fi Annex. Presented by Rock for Riley, this show will also feature music by Public Universal Friend. Best of all, 100% of the proceeds made from the concert will directly benefit the Riley Hospital for Children. Rock for Riley is an admired philanthropy group that was founded and still operated by Indiana University School of Medicine students. Show your support and enjoy the best music this weekend at the Hi-Fi Annex! Tickets range between $20 and $25.

English Ivy’s Weekend Brunch and Dinner Specials

Before or after enjoying one of these awesome Downtown Indianapolis attractions, be sure to fill yourself up with a delicious meal and some buzz-worthy drinks at English Ivy’s Pub & Eatery! All of the above-listed Downtown Indy events are within 10 minutes of our restaurant!

This Friday, relish in our famous $22 Prime Rib Dinner Special! Then choose from our $4 Effen cocktails, $5 Kettle One cocktails, and $3 House Wine by the glass drink specials. Hitting the town this Saturday, May 27th? Stop in from 11am to 3pm for brunch, featuring signature brunch dishes, mimosa carafes, $5 Tito’s Bloody Mary’s, Effen Screw Drivers, Irish Coffees, and an $18 champagne bottle served with an orange juice carafe!

Saturday evening, you can enjoy our delicious Mango Salsa Salmon or 10 oz. Filet special, as well as $4 Effen cocktails and $5 Kettle One cocktails. We also have fantastic bar specials every day of the week, and brunch AGAIN on Sundays from 10AM to 3PM!

So, what are you waiting for? Get your weekend plans in motion right now! Visit English Ivy’s Downtown Pub and Eatery and enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, and delicious drinks all Memorial Day weekend! Be sure to check out our weekly specials, too! Tonight, our special is steak kabobs!

Top 10 Places to Catch Live Music in Downtown Indianapolis

Posted on May 11, 2022 by englishivys

When you’ve got an itch for a night of melodies and crescendos, Downtown Indianapolis is the place to go! From jazz and R&B to string symphonies, brass bands, alternative, folk, country, classic rock, pop, and even cabaret, there is a place for everyone to catch their favorite genre of live music!

Scroll down for Downtown Indianapolis’s top 10 best venues to see live music, plus where to grab the ultimate dinner and drink specials nearby!

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Top 10 Venues for Live Music in Downtown Indianapolis

In no particular order:

The TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park

801 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-233-2434
Website
✨ Indy’s most beautiful outdoor music venue offers a wide selection of concerts in the spring, summer, and fall.

The Rathskeller

401 E. Michigan St.
The Athenaeum Building, Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-636-0396
https://rathskeller.com
✨ Serving Germanic fare with a European flare, the Rathskeller features a wide selection of live music genres, from country and fiddle players to brass bands, musicians, and more.

Gainbridge Fieldhouse

125 S. Pennsylvania St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-917-2500
https://www.gainbridgefieldhouse.com
✨ Although a sports venue, you can enjoy a long list of live music concerts, year-round!

The Cabaret

924 N. Pennsylvania St.
Ste. B, Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-275-1169
https://www.thecabaret.org
✨ More than just live music, the Cabaret offers an assortment of live entertainment and performing arts.

Slippery Noodle

372 S. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46225
317-631-6974
https://www.slipperynoodle.com
✨ Being established in 1850 makes the Slippery Noodle Indiana’s oldest bar. They feature live blues every day of the week.

Old National Centre

502 N. New Jersey St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-231-0000
http://www.oldnationalcentre.com
✨ As the oldest standing stage house in Indianapolis, you will feel nostalgic while enjoying a symphony orchestra or ballet performance.

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HI-FI

1043 Virginia Ave.
Ste. #4, Indianapolis, IN 46203
317-986-7101
https://hifiindy.com
✨ This historical live events venue is adults only and features an assortment of local artists and musicians.

Radio Radio

1119 Prospect St.
Indianapolis, IN 46203
317-955-0995
https://www.yelp.com/biz/radio-radio-indianapolis
✨ An intimate venue that showcases Indy’s up and coming artists and bands.

Hoosier Dome

1627 Prospect St.
Indianapolis, IN 46203
http://www.piradicalproductions.com/hoosierdome
✨ This is a drug and alcohol-free venue known for Indy’s greatest local music scene.

White Rabbit Cabaret

1116 Prospect St.
Indianapolis, IN 46203
317-686-9550
https://www.whiterabbitcabaret.com
✨ As an authentic cabaret bar, you can enjoy burlesque bingo night and all sorts of vaudeville-style variety shows.

Where to Get Pre-Show and After-Show Eats

Before or after enjoying a night out at one of these incredible and historic Downtown Indianapolis live music venues, be sure to fill yourself up with some delicious dinner and drinks at English Ivy’s Pub & Eatery! All of the above-listed Downtown Indy venues are within 11 minutes of our restaurant!

This Friday, fill your belly with our famous Prime Rib Dinner Special! Hitting the town on Saturday too? Stop in again for our delicious Mango Salsa Salmon! We also have fantastic bar specials every day of the week, and even BRUNCH on SUNDAYS from 10AM to 3PM!

So, what are you waiting for? Get your weekend plans in motion right now! Visit English Ivy’s Downtown Pub and Eatery and enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, and delicious drinks all weekend long. Be sure to check out our weekly specials, too!

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Top 5 Things to Do in Downtown Indy This Weekend

Posted on July 29, 2021 by englishivys

The kids might all be back in school now, but the summer season is still hot and going strong for us adults! So, if you are looking for some adult things to do this weekend with your pals, Downtown Indy is the place to be! Scroll below to see the top five things you should be doing this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, right here in Downtown Indianapolis!

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Top Events and Experiences in Downtown Indianapolis

~ Friday July 30^th – Sunday August 1^st

Gather your friends and loved ones up for some exciting events and happenings taking place all throughout the heart of Downtown Indianapolis. From the Riverside Regional Park to the beautiful Historic Saint Joseph Neighborhood, and many in between, there is something for everyone to enjoy this weekend in Downtown Indy!

The Lume – Indianapolis Museum of Art

Visit the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields this weekend, as the new and highly-anticipated Vincent van Gogh digital art exhibit, LUME Indianapolis officially debuts this Friday! But don’t feel rushed, LUME at Newfields will be available until May 31^st next year! Created by Australian-based Grande Experiences, LUME is a walk-through art exhibit that entices all of the senses, from sight and sound to taste, smell, and more! Taking up the full 4^th of the Indianapolis Museum of Art, this 30,000 square foot digital art experience is set to be the largest nonstop exhibition space at Newfields since it’s commencement more than 137 years ago! Enjoy more than 3,000 moving Vincent van Gogh paintings, food and beverages, shopping, and more! Tickets: $13 – $25

Indiana State Fair

If you are a born and raised Hoosier, then you certainly know about the upcoming Indiana State Fair happening right here at our local fair grounds. Tickets are only $12, so bring all your friends for live music, food, drinks, racing, rodeo, demolition derby, a strong man show, and even the famous Beach Boys! The Tap Room will also be there providing wine and beer options, too! Enjoy 18 days of summer fun at the Indiana State Fair this weekend, and through August 22. Tickets: $12

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Are you and your friends the artsy type? If so, after you check out LUME Indianapolis, head over to Taggart Memorial Amphitheater this Friday and Saturday for the famous livestream performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream! Shows start at 8PM and finish at 10 PM, during which you can enjoy the pleasures of Indy’s favorite food trucks, beverage vendors, and more! Simply register through Eventbrite for a FREE TICKET! Just be sure to bring your own picnic blanket and folding chairs, as there will not be any seating provided! Tickets: FREE!

Indy Seltzer Fest

Do you and your friends love the new seltzer trend happening all over the country? If so, then Indy Seltzer Fest at Fowling Warehouse is your go-to place of pleasure this weekend in Downtown Indianapolis! Offering more than 75 local and national brand seltzers, you are sure to find a new favorite alcoholic seltzer! At this highly- anticipated Indy event, you can also enjoy food and beverage vendors, live music, and OPEN FOWLING! Only available in two sessions this Saturday, July 31^st, 1pm to 5pm and 6pm to 10pm, be sure to grab your tickets fast before they are all sold out! Tickets: $35+

English Ivy’s Weekend Dinner Specials and Sunday Brunch

After you have enjoyed all of these incredible Downtown Indianapolis events, finish the evening with a delicious dinner and drink specials at English Ivy’s Pub & Eatery. All above-mentioned events are within 11 minutes of our restaurant! This Friday, fill your belly with our famous Prime Rib Dinner Special! Hitting the town on Saturday, instead? Stop by English Ivy’s for our delicious Shrimp and Grits! We also have fantastic bar specials every day of the week, and even BRUNCH on SUNDAYS! Brunch starts at 10AM, so come in to top-off to your exciting Downtown Indy weekend!