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3 must-see UIndy arts events this season

Experience affordable theater, music, and art, open to the public at the University of Indianapolis this season.

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Looking to support local arts without breaking the bank? The University of Indianapolis offers a dynamic lineup of theater, music, and visual art events that are open to the public — and affordably priced.

Here are three upcoming events we’ve got our eyes on this season:

  1. Department of Art and Design Faculty Exhibition | Oct. 27-Dec. 5 | Explore original works by UIndy’s talented art faculty in this annual exhibition, showcasing a diverse range of styles and mediums. Bonus: Swing by the opening reception on Nov. 3.
  2. Mac: A Macbeth Story | Nov. 13-15 | 7 p.m. | Experience a bold, student-directed adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic in the Studio Theater at Esch Hall.
  3. Mark O’Connor Quartet | Jan. 12, 2026 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Join saxophonist Mark O’Connor and his quartet for a soulful tribute to jazz greats Stanley Turrentine and Eddie Harris in Ruth Lilly Performance Hall.

Don’t miss your cue — explore the full season of UIndy events below.

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