For several years now, a loving father, Edward Johnson-Ott, has compiled an email of FREE and fun things for his son and friends to do in Indianapolis. His list was so complete, soon others were asking to get on list as well.
Indy on the Cheap is proud to give the Can Do list an even bigger stage each week. We know you’re going to love this feature as much as we do!
FREE EXERCISE: MEDITATION HIKES – Friday, Dec. 19 (NORTH)
From 5:30 – 6:30 pm, join in a Meditation Peace Hike at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road. Hikes occur regardless of weather. Meet at Efryomson Family Entrance Pavilion. Admission is free. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Free handicap parking is available in the lot to the left of the museum entrance. Info at 317.923.1331 (Art Museum) or 317.222.1556 (Peace Initiative, contact is Linda).
FREE MUSIC: JOYFUL SOUND CHRISTMAS CONCERT – Friday, Dec. 19 (SOUTH – GREENWOOD)
Handbell choir performs from 7 – 8 pm at First Baptist Church of Greenwood, 99 W. Main Street in Greenwood. Info at 317.888.3278.
FREE MUSIC: SONGWRITERS’ CIRCLE WITH WISDOM AND FOLLY, NICKY ROAD + MIKE WELLS AND MICHAEL CLARK – Friday, Dec. 19 (EAST)
From 8 – 10 pm at the Irving Theater, 5505 E. Washington Street. Info at 317.356.3355.
FREE MUSIC: INDIANAPOLIS YOUTH WIND ENSEMBLE – Saturday, Dec. 20 (DOWNTOWN)
From 12 – 1 pm at the Indianapolis Artsgarden over the intersection of Washington and Illinois Streets. The show is free, but you will have to pay to park ($2 for the first three hours at the Circle Centre garages). Info at 317.624.2563.
FREE MUSIC: HOLIDAY SONGS BY THE RUSH – Saturday, Dec. 20 (DOWNTOWN)
From 4 – 5 pm at Central Library. Library information is at the bottom of this list.
FREE MUSIC: ACOUSTIC ROCKABILLY, R&B, SOUL AND BLUES BY DANNY THOMPSON – Saturday, Dec. 20 (SOUTH)
From 6 – 9 pm at Teddy’s Burger Joint, 2222 W. Southport Road. Food and drink will be on sale. Info at 317.893.2791.
$5 VINTAGE MOVIE: “THE GREAT RUPERT” – Saturday, Dec. 20 (SOUTH)
1950 comedy starring Jimmy Durante. At 7 pm at the Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Drive in Garfield Park. $1 snacks and drinks. Info at 317.327.7135.
FREE MUSIC: OPEN STAGE – Sunday, Dec. 21 (NORTH)
The Corner Bar, 6331 Guilford Avenue in Broad Ripple hosts their weekly Open Stage. Sign-ups begin at 6 pm, the show starts a little later. Info at 317.255.5159.
FREE MUSIC: JARED THOMPSON TRIO – Sunday, Dec. 21 (DOWNTOWN)
The Jared Thompson Trio head up a jazz jam from 8 – 11 pm at the Chatterbox Jazz Club, 235 Massachusetts Avenue. Admission is free. Food and drink purchases are appreciated. Info at 317.636.0584.
FREE MUSIC: HOLIDAY SING-ALONG – Monday, Dec. 22 (NORTH)
From 7 – 10 pm at the Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Avenue. Food and drink will be on sale. 21 and over. Info at 317.253.4900.
FREE MUSIC: ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC – Monday, Dec. 22 (EAST)
From 8 – 10 pm Mondays at the Irving Theater, 5505 E. Washington Street. Info at 317.356.3355.
FREE MUSIC: ROB DIXON QUARTET – Monday, Dec. 22 (DOWNTOWN)
From 8 – 11 pm at the Chatterbox Jazz Club, 235 Massachusetts Avenue. Admission is free. Food and drink purchases are appreciated. Info at 317.636.0584.
FREE ADMISSION: CHILDREN’S MUSEUM – Wednesday, Dec. 24 (NORTH)
You’ve got to love the folks at the Children’s Museum. In a real show of holiday spirit, admission is free from 10 am – 2 pm for everyone! Be ready for a big crowd along with the big fun. The museum is located at 30th and Meridian (entrance on Illinois north of 30th). Parking is also free. Info at 317.334.3322.
FREE MUSIC: SOPHIE FAUGHT QUARTET JAZZ JAM – Wednesday, Dec. 24 (DOWNTOWN)
CALL FIRST TO BE SURE THIS IS STILL HAPPENING. From 8 – 11 pm at the Chatterbox Jazz Club, 235 Massachusetts Avenue. Admission is free. Food and drink purchases are appreciated. Info at 317.636.0584.
FREE EXERCISE: MEDITATION HIKES – Friday, Dec. 26 (NORTH)
CALL FIRST TO MAKE SURE THIS IS STILL HAPPENING. From 5:30 – 6:30 pm, join in a Meditation Peace Hike at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road. Hikes occur regardless of weather. Meet at Efryomson Family Entrance Pavilion. Admission is free. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Free handicap parking is available in the lot to the left of the museum entrance. Info at 317.923.1331 (Art Museum) or 317.222.1556 (Peace Initiative, contact is Linda).
FREE MUSIC: ACOUSTIC ROCKABILLY, R&B, SOUL AND BLUES BY DANNY THOMPSON – Friday, Dec. 26 (SOUTH)
From 7 – 10 pm at Tango Hotel, 702 Virginia Ave. Drinks will be on sale. Info at 317.653.1806.
FREE MUSIC: ACOUSTIC ROCKABILLY, R&B, SOUL AND BLUES BY DANNY THOMPSON – Saturday, Dec. 27 (SOUTH)
From 8 – 10 pm at Gas Light Inn, 2280 S. Meridian Street. Food and drink will be on sale. Info at 317.782.1250.
FREE MUSIC: OPEN STAGE – Sunday, Dec. 28 (NORTH)
The Corner Bar, 6331 Guilford Avenue in Broad Ripple hosts their weekly Open Stage. Sign-ups begin at 6 pm, the show starts a little later. Info at 317.255.5159.
FREE MUSIC: JARED THOMPSON TRIO – Sunday, Dec. 28 (DOWNTOWN)
The Jared Thompson Trio head up a jazz jam from 8 – 11 pm at the Chatterbox Jazz Club, 235 Massachusetts Avenue. Admission is free. Food and drink purchases are appreciated. Info at 317.636.0584.
INDIANAPOLIS LIBRARY ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS
Brightwood (East): 2435 N. Sherman Drive. 317.275.4310.
Central Library: 40 East St. Clair Street. 317.275.4100. You will have to pay to park in the garage ($2 for 1 – 2 hours, $3 for 2 – 4 hours).
College Avenue (North): 4180 N. College Avenue. 317.275.4320.
Decatur (West): 5301 Kentucky Avenue. 317.275.4330.
Eagle (West): 3325 Lowry Road. 317.275.4340.
East 38th: 5420 E. 38th Street. 317.275.4350.
East Washington Street: 2822 E. Washington Street. 317.275.4360.
Flanner House (North): 2424 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street. 317.275.4370.
Fountain Square (South): 1066 Virginia Avenue. 317.275.4390.
Franklin Road (South): 5550 S. Franklin Road. 317.275.4380.
Garfield Park (South): 2502 S. Shelby Street. 317.275.4490.
Glendale (North): 6101 N. Keystone Avenue (in the Glendale Shopping Center). 317.275.4410.
Haughville (West): 2121 W. Michigan Street. 317.275.4420.
Irvington: 5625 E. Washington Street. 317.275.4450.
Lawrence (East): 7898 N. Hague Road. 317.275.4460.
Nora (North): 8625 Guilford Avenue. 317.275.4470.
Pike (West): 6525 Zionsville Road. 317.275.4480.
Southport (South): 2630 E. Stop 11 Road. 317.275.4510.
Spades Park (East): 1801 Nowland Avenue. 317.275.4520.
Warren (East): 9701 E. 21st Street. 317.275.4550.
Wayne (West): 198 S. Girls School Road. 317.275.4530.
West Indianapolis: 1216 S. Kappes Street. 317.275.4540.
A special message from Ed Johnson-Ott
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