We just checked out our first event at the 2024 Indy Fringe festival. Thank God we got s last…read moreminute discount price on the tickets. That was the most painful 45 minutes I have sat through in theater . Ever. And we are a fan of live theater. At one point I leaned over and told my husband " this looks like the"play" out elementary kids would come up with and we would sit through years ago. Very sad because it was our first play to check out with the Festival and we thought next year we might do a pass for multiple shows. Not sure about that now if they just let anyone sing and ramble through an incoherant mess that no one was clapping or engaged with :(

Oddly enough, I've been to IndyFringe twice - but never for a show. Once for a business meeting,…read moreonce for a Yelp event. It's on my list to attend a performance here! They've got a small but mighty space just off Mass Ave near the north end. I easily find parking on the north end more towards Bottleworks. In addition to an intimate theater setting, they've got a nice outdoor gathering space that was the perfect venue for our outdoor Yelp event. Oh, and they put on Fringe Fest every year with hundreds of shows within a two week time frame. Support your local arts and performing arts!

What a great performance space! The first time I was able to check out this theatre is at…read moreiNDYfRINGE festival 2012, and it definitely had some great shows there, including BOT, which was freakin' spectacular! Not to mention, this space has a refreshment booth, which is always a plus. You've gotta appreciate these smaller performance spaces because it keeps the show more intimate with the audience, as well as getting the community involved in local theatre. I cannot stress enought how important it is for us to support that which makes our city special - the arts especially. I'm a huge advocate of small businesses and local artists, so forgive me if I sound huffy-puffy when I say GO RIGHT NOW! See some indie show that will probably never be seen again because some guy wrote it in his car because he needed the money for gas. You won't regret it! And even if you do regret it, you'll still walk away with a different point of view. That's the beauty of theatre!

TOTS, or Theatre On the Square, is one of Indy's best bets when wanting to take in local theater…read more TOTS offers a varying selection of plays and other types of shows, and is one of the main theaters used during the Indyfringe Festival in the fall. The Main Stage offers auditorium style seating. Stage 2 is more of an intimate setting that is primarily made up of four top tables and higher bar top seating. In both cases, if you want to feel as if your on stage, the front row will but you extremely close to the action. There is a small concession stand that offers drinks, including beer and wine, and snacks for cash prior to entering. Tips to keep in mind: **Seating for both stages is first come first serve, so make sure to arrive early if you wish to have all of your party sitting together. ***The main restroom is down a flight of stairs. They do have a single restroom on the top level near the main stage; however, it may or may not have a "Cast" sign **If you don't have time to visit their box office, they do use Vendini online ticketing, which will charge you a small fee. ***Parking - It's Mass Ave, so parking can be hard to come by. Factor extra time in when planning to arrive in time for shows ***If you tend to go to a lot of their shows, they usually offer a flex pass at the start of the season that is a good option.

Clowes is an excellent venue! Seating recently got an upgrade including a big overhaul of box…read moreseating. As with all shows, bathrooms and bars are busy right before the show and at intermission, but facilities are well maintained. Staff are friendly and will help you find your seats when needed.

I had a wonderful time watching Indianapolis Ballet's performance here…read more It was my first time but it was easy to navigate. I knew there was a garage but I parked on the street a block away, which was the right decision as I heard it takes long to exit the garage after the show if you park there. It is such a beautiful space. When I got inside, it was unclear where I was supposed to go. But once I went to the right section,The seat was easy to find. However, unfortunately the people with poor etiquette ruined my experience a bit. Some were constantly talking during the performance, others took out a phone with a bright screen in when it was dark. I think they need to remind the audience to be courteous and respectful, although it is a common sense.

My husband and I see lots of shows at Clowes, Schrott Center, The Krannert Room, and Shelton…read moreAuditorium. Every visit we encounter a clean venue and friendly staff, so our latest visit to see Summer Stock: Grease! was no different. I highly recommend checking out a show in one of Butler's many venues! Our post-show routine is to walk (or drive, depending on which spot we are seeing a show) down to Chatham and have some tasty wings and a beer before ending the night.

We had a lovely experience at the Small theater venue. A very clean and lovely facility with…read morehelpful employees. A perfect venue for a certain size level show.

416 Wabash is one of the more unique event spaces I have been to. Located on the east side of…read moredowntown, it looks like a very unassuming building on the outside. Once you step inside, it feels like you have stepped into some kind of underground nightclub. I don't know the history of the building but it probably was an industrial space of some sort. With the presence of the disco ball you couldn't help but feel a retro vibe. I have been to 416 Wabash for corporate events and fundraisers. There are several bars throughout and abundant space for a dance floor. I always enjoy hanging out in the balcony and looking down at the stage and crowd.

This is an amazing venue!! I came here for a drag show and had a blast! The tickets were fairly…read morepriced and it included a meet and greet plus a free drink. It's in a hard to find location, so the only issue was parking. I could only find street parking (which is fine), but for an over 4 hour event, you have to keep checking on your meter. I was so surprised at the price of the drinks - in a good way. $6 for all beer and $8 for a wells drink. Any theater I have ever been too charge at least $10 for beer and much more for mixed drinks. The venue itself is perfect for a show like this. The stage in the center, a few rows of VIP seats and standing room. I think this would be a great location for a party!

Came here for the candlelight concert for the Joe Hisaishi night. It was lovely! For those who…read moredon't know, there's a big parking lot for the cathedral in the back. I was planning on paid street parking so that was a plus! We got tickets in section C but it didn't make much of a difference in the smaller space we were in which was really nice. It felt like such an intimate experience! When you walk in, you get to walk past the stage area and can see all the candles and even though they're battery operated, it still makes the space look so cozy and inviting. Once we were seated, the musicians came out and played select pieces from many of the Miyazaki movies. The audience was respectful and quiet which really helped in a space like that to hear properly. The musicians performed so well and I'd love to come back for another show! The time goes by super fast (granted it's only about an hour).

Attending a gala here and the venue is stunning! Fun they had different floors for cocktail hour…read moreand the main event. So much beauty and stunning architecture. Fabulous they have their own parking lot too!

We had a great stay! The hotel feels fresh, clean, and very well cared for after the renovation--it…read morehonestly looks and feels brand new. The staff was attentive, courteous, and welcoming throughout our stay. One of the most fun and unique features is the opportunity to stay in an actual train car. Such a cool experience and definitely something you don't find at most hotels! I also loved the beautiful white statues throughout the property and the thoughtful design details. The breakfast buffet was excellent, with a made-to-order omelet station plus two other egg options, along with plenty of other choices. Our bathroom also felt newly upgraded, and the shower had a great multi-setting showerhead. Overall, a beautiful, unique, and comfortable hotel with wonderful staff. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back!

I love nothing more than a unique venue with endless possibilities (bonus brownie points if it has…read morehistorical charm), so it's no surprise I fell head over heels in love with Grand Hall at Union Station when I attended a Creative Mornings talk. In the good ol' days, this is where travelers waited for their trains. It opened in 1888, and looking around you can sense the history and visualize a black and white photo of Union Station in its glory days. When train travel went by the wayside, Grand Hall was left abandoned and dilapidated until it was transformed into a shopping mall + food court in the 1980s. When Circle Center Mall opened up and stole the thunder, Grand Hall was remodeled to become the gorgeous event space it is today. This is a great example of a historical building that in many ways has remained the same but has changed its purpose to meet the needs of the time. A lovely venue for a large seminar, annual meeting, or wedding. I highly recommend you check out Union Station and also take a peek at the train car hotel rooms at the adjacent Crowne Plaza. Take a step back in time and reimagine Indy as the crossroads of the country - by train, that is!

Everything went well with hosting the pregame receptions…read morefor Michigan in the Final Four. Location , food , beverage , festive atmosphere and welcoming to Lucas Field before games executed well .

I own Navi Coordination, and I had the opportunity to coordinate a wedding at Crane Bay Event…read moreCenter in October 2025. Crane Bay was a joy to work with. All of their staff was incredible, kind, and went above and beyond. The communication with the venue was seamless and prompt throughout the entire planning process. My clients were very impressed with their experience also. I will continue to highly recommend Crane Bay Event Center to future clients.