Lucky you. You just found INDYtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout Indy each month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, and text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to this month. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back; we update our guide monthly.
(Don’t see anything you like? Check out our full events calendar.)
Sports
Indiana Pacers vs. San Antonio Spurs | Friday, Jan. 2 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $53+ | They say everything’s bigger in Texas — but no fan base is as big and as passionate as Indy.
The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour | Saturday, Jan. 17 | Times vary | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $44+ | Watch players dazzle, dunk, and hype the stands with high-flying, all-out fun from start to finish.
Active
Puppy Yoga at Metazoa | Sunday, Jan. 11 | 10-11 a.m. | Metazoa Brewing Company | $39 | Practice your downward dog alongside adorable adoptable puppies during this yoga session.
Country Line Dancing at Mad Hatter | Thursday, Jan. 15 | 7-9 p.m. | Mad Hatter Shows, Greenwood | $4+ | Get your boot-scoot on at this guided line dance class.
Red White & Bowl with Hammer and Nigel | Friday, Jan. 16 | 6-9 p.m. | Royal Pin Woodland | $87 | Dress in your best red, white, and blue for an evening of strikes, spares, and entertainment to benefit veterans and active-duty service members.
Cocoa + Cannonballs | Saturday, Jan. 24 | 9-10 a.m. | Washington Township Parks and Recreation Department, Avon | Free | Jump into the frigid water to raise funds for the nature center and its animal residents.
Concerts
The Rush Experience | Thursday, Jan. 8 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel | $45+ | This Rush tribute band will perform both the greatest hits and surprising deep cuts.
Hairbanger’s Ball | Friday, Jan. 9 | 7 p.m. | The Vogue Theatre | $23 | Whether you’re looking to bring back the memory of a favorite concert seen in 1985 or seeking a true-to-life representation of what a rock concert was like in the 80’s, Hairbanger’s Ball provides both the music and the mayhem for young and old alike, bundled together in a 6-piece, high octane lineup.
An Enchanted Evening with The Three Mexican Tenors | Friday, Jan. 16-Saturday, Jan. 17 | Times vary | Hilbert Circle Theatre | $15+ | This festive program will have you reveling in the trio’s vocal power and shouting “Viva!” all evening long.
Music from Parlor presents Peter and Ashton Vickery “Cozy Classics” | Friday, Jan. 16 | 7-8:45 p.m. | The James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home | $55 | Enjoy a specialty cocktail and a live musical performance in the historic parlor.
KC & the Sunshine Band | Friday, Jan. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Old National Centre | $26+ | This longtime band is here to bring some sunshine to your winter.
Kids will love seeing their favorite characters dancing across the rink at Disney On Ice.
Photo by HarshLight via Creative Commons
For the fam
Little Artist Sensory Day | Thursday, Jan. 8 | 11 a.m. | uPaint Pottery Studio Greenwood | $15 | Young artists will get to read a winter story, make snowflakes out of clay, and enjoy a snack.
Pokepalooza January at the ISF Harvest Pavilion | Sunday, Jan. 11 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Indiana State Fairgrounds | $8+ | Catch ‘em all with 100+ dealer tables of Pokemon trading cards, plushies, and merch.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Ceremony | Monday, Jan. 12 | 7 p.m. | Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, Carmel | Free | Celebrate the life and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. alongside the community.
“KPop Demon Hunters” Paint Pottery | Friday, Jan. 16 | 6-9 p.m. | UPaint Pottery Studio | $10+ | Whether you’re going for a “Golden” glow or a “Soda Pop” sparkle, your creativity is the main character at this paint night.
Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party | Wednesday, Jan. 21-Sunday, Jan. 25 | Times vary | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $30+ | Featuring spectacular ice skating, daring aerial stunts, and memorable moments from “Aladdin,” “Toy Story,” and “The Little Mermaid,” this all-out celebration delivers nonstop music, mischief, and memories.
Theater
Chuck Luckman’s Trivia Show presented by Stephen Vincent Giles | Wednesday, Jan. 7 | 8-9:30 p.m. | White Rabbit Cabaret | $5 | Join a lively, interactive show that blends the fun of pub trivia with the excitement of a game show and the energy of live performances.
“Heathers: The Musical” | Friday, Jan. 16-Sunday, Jan. 25 | Times vary | Footlite Musicals | $15+ | Step into the candy store at this macabrely funny musical.
Classes
Coffee Cupping Class | Friday, Jan. 9 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Rivet Coffee Bar and Roastery, Zionsville | $55 | Learn to taste and appreciate different coffee flavors from around the world.
Houseplants 101 | Saturday, Jan. 10 | 1-2 p.m. | Alice’s Garden | $39 | Learn how to keep your houseplants happy in this hands-on workshop.
Cake Decorating: Vintage Piping | Sunday, Jan. 11 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Classic Cakes, Carmel | $110 | Learn to decorate a cake worthy of TikTok viral fame.
A Regency Garden Tea Party | Sunday, Jan. 11 | 1:30-4 p.m. | Fiore Design Studio | $162 | This floral arranging class and high tea service will be the talk of the ton.
Pour Your Own Epoxy | Thursday, Jan. 15 | 6 p.m. | Upland Brewing, Carmel | $144+ | Craft your own epoxy river charcuterie board, lazy susan, clock, key holder shelf, or coasters.
Junk Journal Jumpstart | Sunday, Jan. 18 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Loudmouth Books | $12+ | Bring a journal along with whatever ephemera matches your creative vibe to piece together your first few perfectly-chaotic journal entries.
Two Ingredient Mocktails: Easy Recipes for Busy People | Tuesday, Jan. 20 |7-8 p.m. | Orangily | $10+ | Level up your Dry January go-tos at this class.
Get social
Feathers & Fermentation: Fast Falcons and Slow Ferments | Sunday, Jan. 11 | 1-5 p.m. | Ash & Elm Cider Co. | $71 | Join Indiana Audubon’s Wes Homoya for another quarterly installment of everyone’s favorite birdin’ n boozin’ benefit bash.
Vision Board Party | Sunday, Jan. 11 | 2-4 p.m. | The Rejoicing Vine | $18 | Whether you’re focused on personal growth, career goals, or creative aspirations, this gathering will help you visualize your future and set meaningful intentions for 2026.
Book-to-Film Club with Kan-Kan Cinema: The Shining | Sunday, Jan. 11 | 4-7 p.m. | Kan-Kan Cinema | $12 | All work and no play makes Hoosiers dull folk — so put the laptop away for the night and join this screening and book discussion instead.
The Sci Fi Syndicate Book Club | Wednesday, Jan. 14 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | The Whispering Shelf | Free | Discuss “Light from Uncommon Stars” by Ryka Aoki at the first meeting for this new club.
Have an event of your own you want to share with us? Follow these easy steps to add your events to our calendar:
- Go to our Events page.
- Click “Add Event” in the top right-hand corner.
- Make sure to include a link and fill out important information like the date, time, location, and price of your event.
- Click “Submit,” and you’ve just added an event to our website calendar.