When the evenings heat up, it’s time to cool off at Indy’s favorite Thursday night hangout.
Our Concerts on the Canal series is Indy’s favorite Thursday night summer hangout! This year, see your local favorites – from The Cool City Band to My Yellow Rickshaw.
The Stardust Terrace Café, outdoor grill and cash bar, operated by Hoaglin Catering, open at 5 p.m. Guests may bring their own food and nonalcoholic beverages to the concerts. All alcohol must be purchased and consumed on site. Free seating is available on the grassy area on the Canal Walk.
Tables for 8 are $50, $40 for members. Tables for 4 are $40, $30 for members. Single seats at a community table are $10, $8 for members. Half- and full-season packages are available. Event reservations are valid for the date and/or event of issue; no rain checks will be permitted. No pets and no smoking are allowed on the terrace. Free parking at the History Center is on a first-come basis. Nearby street or garage parking is available for a fee.
Special Note
In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be delayed or moved indoors to the Frank and Katrina Basile Theater. No food or drink will be allowed at indoor concerts, and only registered guests may be accommodated.
June 7
The Cool City Band
featuring Laney Wilson and Troy Thomas Jr.
Swingin’ music from the lounge era
June 14
Midtown Mad Men
High energy throwback rock ‘n’ roll
June 21
Tad Robinson
Americana, soul and roots
June 28
Everett Greene
Love songs and jazz standards
July 5
LemonWheel
Dance music from the 70s to today
July 12
Brenda Williams
Classic R&B hits from the 60s and 70s
July 19
My Yellow Rickshaw
Top 40, rock and country
July 26
Tastes Like Chicken
Rock, pop, R&B and disco
The History Center is free on Thursdays during concert season and open until 8 p.m. featuring all exhibits and rotating special exhibits.
Summer Exhibition Schedule
June 7
Auto Indiana
June 14
The Golden Age: Indiana Literature (1880-1920)
June 21
Indiana Through the Mapmaker’s Eye
June 28
Steamboat A Comin’: The Legacy of the New Orleans
July 5
Who is a Hoosier?
July 12
From Pencils to Pixels: Hoosier Cartoons and Comics
July 19
A Visual Journey: From AIDS to Marriage Equality
July 26
Hoosiers and Their Hooch: Perspectives on Prohibition
*Rotating exhibitions subject to change.
Fourth of July at the History Center | Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Free Admission
Free seating available on grassy area across the canal.
Tables for 8 are $50, $40 for members. Tables for 4 are $40, $30 for members. Single seats at a community table are $10, $8 for members. Half- and full-season packages are available. Event reservations are valid for the date and/or event of issue; no rain checks will be permitted. No pets and no smoking are allowed on the terrace. Free parking at the History Center is on a first-come basis. Nearby street or garage parking is available for a fee.
Phone: (317) 232-1882
2018/06/07 - 2018/07/26
Indiana History Center
450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202