Alaina Renae and Ben Stephens to host ‘A Signature Experience’ event in Indianapolis on Jan. 24
What is being planned
Singer Alaina Renae and actor-author Ben Stephens are scheduled to host “A Signature Experience,” a ticketed, adults-only event in Indianapolis on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. The four-hour program is set for 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 910 North Event Center, 1831 N. College Ave.
The event is billed as a combined book-signing and party format, bringing together a literary appearance by Stephens and live music featuring Renae. Organizers describe the evening as a “book signing and party experience,” with on-site food-and-beverage service and specialty cocktails offered during the event.
Who is involved
Stephens is promoted for the event under his stage name and as “Curtis Duncan,” a character he is associated with from BET’s series “The Family Business.” Event materials indicate attendees may purchase a book on-site or bring an existing copy for signing.
Renae, an Indianapolis-based R&B and soul artist, is scheduled to appear with the Be On It band. Her local performance history includes appearances listed by city arts and tourism platforms, and her music career has been noted in prior Indianapolis-area television coverage.
How the event is structured
Time and place: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, 5–9 p.m., 910 North Event Center on North College Avenue.
Programming: A book-signing component featuring Stephens, followed by a party atmosphere with live music featuring Renae and the Be On It band.
Age requirement: The listing describes the event as 21-and-over.
Tickets and policies: Tickets are being sold through a major ticketing platform and the listing notes refunds are available up to one day before the event.
Local context: a growing mix of entertainment formats
Hybrid events that blend live performance, personality-driven appearances and interactive elements have become increasingly common in Indianapolis’ entertainment calendar. By pairing a book signing with a live-music party format, the planned program reflects that broader shift toward experience-based outings rather than single-purpose shows.
The event is promoted as an opportunity to meet Stephens for a signing, then remain on-site for music and a party setting featuring Alaina Renae and band.
What attendees should know
The venue listing emphasizes free parking and an in-person format. With the event scheduled for late January, attendees typically should plan for winter travel conditions and allow time for arrival, check-in and any on-site purchasing prior to the start of the program.
Additional details—such as the order of performances, timing of the signing line, and any limits on photos or memorabilia—are not fully specified in public listings and may be clarified by organizers ahead of the event.