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Bands of America Grand National Championships

Lucas Oil Stadium 500 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis

The national marching band championships take over Lucas Oil Stadium for three days. Downtown fills up, so plan parking ahead.

Rick Steves’ Europe: A Symphonic Journey

Hilbert Circle Theatre 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis

Rick Steves narrates while the ISO plays music from across Europe, with film projected above the stage. Two nights at the Hilbert Circle Theatre.

Ongoing

Christmas Gift and Hobby Show

Indiana State Fairgrounds 1202 E 38th St, Indianapolis

Five days and roughly 375 vendors, this is the biggest holiday shopping show in the state. Twelve dollars in advance, fourteen at the door. Wear comfortable shoes.

$12 – $14

Bands of America Grand National Championships

Lucas Oil Stadium 500 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis

The national marching band championship takes over Lucas Oil for three days, with prelims Thursday and Friday, then semifinals and finals on Saturday. Bands come in from all over the […]

Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks

Gainbridge Fieldhouse 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis

The Pacers host the Knicks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in an NBA Cup group game, seven o’clock tip. Cup nights bring a different energy downtown, and this matchup has real history behind it now. Worth planning around if you follow the team.

Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks (NBA Cup)

Gainbridge Fieldhouse 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis

Pacers and Knicks in NBA Cup group play, which means the game actually counts for something beyond the standings. These two have history now, and the building reflects it. Friday night tip at 7:00.