Last year, Epicurean took place at The Stutz. | Photo courtesy of Epicurean Indy
Epicurean Indy, a festival dedicated to celebrating our city’s diverse food, art, and music culture, is returning this Sunday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Enjoy food from Pakistan to the Phillippines to Venezuela and beyond, plus art from around the world all available for purchase. Admission is free to the event, which you’ll find on McCarty St., between Lacy Park and Virginia Ave., in Fletcher Place.
Events
Events
Monday, Sept. 29
Community Sing | 6-9 p.m. | The Athenaeum Rathskeller Biergarten | Free
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Open
Niyyah Coffee opened its newest location at 7441 N. 600 W. in McCordsville yesterday, joining the pack of coffee shops that debuted in September. Bring on all the fall lattes, please.
Outdoors
Peak bird migration is underway in central Indiana. Refresh your memory on how we can protect our feathered friends as they make their way south.
Mansion Monday
Let them eat... pork tenderloin. This Zionsville estate is giving Versailles meets Indiana with its sprawling grounds and luxurious interiors.
Trending
Taylor Swift is making literal bread. The showgirl revealed she mixes Funfetti into her sourdough, so Pillsbury joined the party with a limited-edition Funfetti sourdough mix. Or, you can create your own sourdough fun by grabbing a starter from a local bakery. (TODAY)
Watch
“Scream 7,” “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” and “Avengers: Doomsday.” Those are three of Rotten Tomatoes’ most anticipated movies expected in 2026. If you need something to watch in the meantime, we recommend these films made in Indy.
Eat
Order up. Metro Diner is the most iconic diner in Indiana, according to Reader’s Digest. Try the famous Iron City Meatloaf (featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives).
Active
The first rule of Robot Fight Club is to read about it in the New York Times. As the artificial intelligence boom continues, humans are gathering to watch humanoid robots fight each other. No, we’re not joking. Stay ahead of the robots by training at a local gym.
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Sports
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Try This
Step back in time during the 53rd annual Pioneer Days, happening Sunday, Oct. 5 and Monday, Oct. 6 at Fowler Park. Hoosiers can enjoy live music, hands-on demos, kids’ activities, food trucks, vendors, and more — all inside this 19th-century log cabin village. Here’s what else you can expect.*
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HI-FI is a great venue to see smaller, up-and-coming acts before they make it big. | Photo by INDYtoday team
Shea here. I kicked off my weekend by seeing a band at HI-FI — and not just any old band, but one my sister and I used to follow around my hometown (Modesto, CA) in high school. It was a special reminder of the power of Indy’s independent venues to attract acts both new and seasoned, big and small from across the world.
Here are a few of my favorite small venues where you can see the best musical talent. Healer | This colorful hidden gem is a maze of experiential and experimental art, and the musical acts that perform here are just as unique.
The Cabaret | Fellow Broadway babies can’t miss this intimate club that attracts legends from the Great White Way. The Mousetrap | When you need a break from this bar’s booming speakers, order food and retreat to the pool room. I’ve survived many late nights here thanks solely to chili cheese tots.
Brick House | My husband and I had our second date here amid dueling piano bands playing songs requested by the audience.
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Last weekend, I traveled up north for two separate festivals: The New Earth Festival in Atlanta and the Forks of the Wabash Pioneer Festival in Huntington. Both are worth marking on your calendar for 2026. New Earth has a killer variety of shopping and food, and Forks of the Wabash stood out for its old-timey charm and excellent selection of crafts for purchase, especially textile arts.
She’s favorite food item she tried at the Atlanta New Earth Festival was the loaded tater tots, which were cooked fresh on the grill and topped with pulled pork, jalapenos, cheese, and sour cream.
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