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Posted: Jan 03, 2008 in Things to do, Nightlife, Music, Movies
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Cities like Washington, D.C., Chicago and St. Louis offer free events for residents and visitors to enjoy. Does Indy? What's your favorite free thing to do in Indy?
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Some of the free things I like to do in Indy (though I don't as often as I should) include the following:
Visit the IMA
Visit art galleries on First Friday
Visit the Indianapolis Arts Garden
Go see live concerts at bars. It's not uncommon for these to be free. Go to the Things to do page click on live music and then do a keyword search of free. Lots of concerts come up.
I like to wander around downtown and people watch. Walk the canal. Look at the art on the Washington Street bridge. Walk around the IMA's/Lilly House garden area. Take a stroll on the Monon. Go to an old graveyard and look at old headstones. The Children's Museum has free days once in a while (one day a month?).
There are plenty of free parades and events all year long on the circle. The last big one was probably the lighting of the Christmas tree.
Another good place to find free stuff to do is the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Check out their event calendar. Some of the events have a fee but many are free (except for parking). I like to go to the Stewart's Show (a giant flea market) and the Coin-Op Game Auctions (where arcade owners and other dealers auction off pinball machines, arcade games, and other similar items for cheap).
http://www.in.gov/statefair/fairgrounds/calendar.html
Are there any free concerts -- places to listen to music -- in Indy?
If anyone is free on sundays from 9pm-1am come check out live jazz ,spoken word and music for the soul @ Therapy Nightclub and Lounge 605 E Market St Downtown Indy. Its free admission til 10pm :)and just $5 cover after for more information http://www.newdayentertainmentgroup.com The featured jazz artist is Brandon Meeks Trio 21+ w/id
Are there any free concerts -- places to listen to music -- in Indy?
My favorite place is The Rathskeller. I'm pretty sure they have someone playing every night. Especially in the summer when you can sit outside. But they have indoor shows too. Their chicken cordon bleu fingers are heaven! http://www.rathskeller.com/
Here's some upcoming free shows:
Friday, January 4, 2008, 8:00 PM. The Woomblies Live at the Rathskeller Restaurant. Saturday, January 5, 2008, 1:00 PM. Impulse Trio Live at the Indianapolis Artsgarden. Featuring a free one-hour music performance. (circle center mall) Saturday, January 5, 2008, 8:00 PM. Uncle JuJu Live at the Rathskeller Restaurant.
There is the big show Labor Day weekend at White River State Park with fireworks. They usually have about 4 bands that play.
Also, there are a lot of restaurants that provide music while you dine. Cheeseburger in Paradise, Kona Jack's, Jazz Cooker, etc.
Don't miss my favorite: www.jenniedevoe.com She rocks! Friday 1/25/2008 8:00 PM The Rathskellar
Rick's Boatyard Cafe (in Eagle Creek) has Gregg Bacon (jazz sax) playing live music, usually once a week. You may want to call and see what day and time.
www.rickscafeboatyard.com 317-290-9300
Gregg Bacon also plays at:
Center Point 3336 N Arlington Ave, Indianapolis,IN 46218 317-541-8657
Every Wednesday In the month of January 7:00p.m to 11:00p.m
http://www.greggbacon.com/