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April 26 2024
It’s no secret that Indy is home to a lot of talent — like rapper MidWxst, who was recently signed onto a major label — but have you heard about these other locals?
Public Universal Friend on stage at The Vogue | Photo via @tarynlmason
🎶 Joshua Powell
Now touring his latest album “Skeleton Party” nationwide, Joshua Powell has made a name for himself in the Indy music community and beyond with tracks like “Sad Boy at the Skeleton Party” + “Coral Castle.” The psychedelic rocker has been playing music around Indy full-time for the past five years. Listeners who appreciate the sounds of Tame Impala will like his style.
🎶 Public Universal Friend
“Perennials” is the debut album of this rock band from the Circle City — which NPR Music said “served as a coming out for the group’s vocalist and songwriter Jody Friend, who used the project’s release to publicly acknowledge her identity as a trans woman.” Self-dubbed as an “earthy brand of art rock” — those who like Pete Yorn will vibe with PUF.
🎶 81355 (pronounced “bless”)
This year, well-known local hip-hop artists Oreo Jones, Sirius Blvck + Sedcairn Archives banded together to form supergroup 81355. The trio’s album “This Time I’ll Be of Use” was reviewed on Pitchfork in June + has been well-received enough to be signed onto popular label 37d03d, founded by members of Bon Iver + The National. Their songs sound like if Bon Iver produced a Drake album.
Shuffle up your daily routine with this local playlist | Screenshot via INDYtoday team
In addition to being Indy-based performers, these groups have another thing in common — they’ve all performed on an IndyGo bus as part of Square Cat Vinyl’s “Music in Transit” series.
Want to start listening today? We’ve made it super easy for you by compiling our favorite local songs into a Spotify playlist. You’re welcome.
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Today
- Fair Market Opening Night | Fri., Nov. 19 | 6-10 p.m. | Companion, 3715 Washington Blvd. | Free | Be the first of your friends to check out this new art market in the Mapleton-Fall Creek neighborhood. 🛍️
- Vogue Mode | Fri., Nov. 19 | 5 p.m. | The Vogue | $10+ | Bring your pals to an evening celebrating local artists with live painting, refreshments + DJs. If you buy art, 100% of the proceeds will go to the artist. 🖼️
- Midnight Shopper 2021 | Fri., Nov. 19 | 6-11:59 p.m. | Mass Ave. | Free | Get a head start on your holiday shopping as Mass Ave businesses stay open late for a special shopping experience. 🛍️
Saturday
- Fall Fest | Sat., Nov. 20 | 12-4 p.m. | Central Public Library | Free | Listen to keynote lecturer Sybrina Fulton — mother of Trayvon Martin discuss her experience as an activist. 🎤
- Opening night of Christmas at the Zoo | Sat., Nov. 20 | 5-10 p.m. | Indianapolis Zoo | $15+ | The first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event — this experience will be bigger than ever with new decor + penguin encounters. 🐧
Sunday
- Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival: "The Sixth Reel" | Sun., Nov. 21 | 1 p.m. | Kan-Kan Cinema and Brasserie | $11 | See the latest creation of legendary Charles Busch on closing night of the LGBT Film Festival. 🎞️
- Harry Potter Paint Your Pet | Sun., Nov. 21 | 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. | Metazoa Brewing Company | $50 | Combine your love of Harry Potter + your pet into one unique painting `with this class. Pro tip: make sure you read the requirements well in advance. 🐶
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Weather
- 42º | Mostly sunny | 4% chance of rain
Concert
- Concert goers, this one’s for you. An open-air, three-day, free concert series is set for Monument Circle on Jan. 8-10 to accompany the College Football Playoff National Championship here in Indy. Rapper Doja Cat, rock duo Twenty One Pilots + country artist Sam Hunt will headline the shows. 🎶 (IBJ)
Trending
- Hold your horses. The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales will parade through the Carmel Arts & Design District + Midtown today. You even have the chance to snap a selfie with the famed horses at the Kroger on Range Line Rd. at 4 p.m. The last time the Clydesdales visited was Aug. 2016. 🐴 (FOX59)
- Hoosier @ChemTeacherPhil Cook has gone viral on TikTok for his creative experiment videos. He has 3.6 million followers — almost as much as Noodle the pug. He still teaches at Culver Academies + his newest project is a partnership with Pepsi.🧪 (IndyStar)
Number
- $3.5 million is being given to the Far East side as part of the city’s next Lift Indy Neighborhood. The money will be used for affordable housing, public services, home repair + placemaking. Some specifics include the creation of the Orchard Trail + wrap-around services at CAFE. 💰 (WTHR)
Coming Soon
- Hoosiers called it the best stew in the city. John’s Famous Stew, which closed in July 2020, announced it might soon be making a comeback with new owner Ryan Greb. He plans to continue serving the original stew recipe in addition to chili + tenderloin. Details on opening dates to come. 🍲 (IndyStar)
- East siders soon won’t have to drive across town for their chicken fix. Chick-Fil-A is on its way to 9961 E. Washington St. to take the place of the former Boston Market in the Cherry Tree Plaza strip mall. Stay tuned for the opening date. 🐔 (FOX59)
Development
- The City of Indianapolis is transforming former IPS school Susan Roll Leach School 68 into a temporary homeless shelter this winter. The Otterbein neighborhood building is proposed to be used from Dec. 1 through April 1 by Hoosiers vetted by Wheeler Mission. 🏫 (FOX59)
Hoosier
- Decatur Co. native Dustin Huff just made history, hitting a record-setting buck with his crossbow. The deer was a 290-lb., 12-point whitetail buck — the largest buck ever shot with a crossbow in the world. In addition to being a hunter, Dustin is also a songwriter + he even wrote a song about it. 🦌 (WTHR)
Cause
- Indy nonprofit The Christmas Experience is handing out more than toys to central Indiana families. Parents who apply receive access to a food pantry, job-seeking assistance, family photos + free haircuts, among other things. You can get involved by making an online donation or donate toys via its Amazon list.🎁 (CBS4)
Eat
- According to Zippia, the Hoosier State’s fave Thanksgiving side dish is… drumroll please.... green beans. Indiana is in good company with Iowa + Ohio also choosing green beans. The most popular dish in the country was mashed potatoes. Do you agree? 🍽️ (WTHR)
We’re going nuts about the latest Metazoa pairing — Puppy Pints + Pecan Pastries. Putting crowd favorite Puppy Slumber Party, a peanut butter stout, with Leviathan Bakehouse’s individually-sized pecan tarts just makes sense.
You can preorder the tasty team of treats for pickup now.
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