Pulitzer-Winning Drama and Local Winter Markets Highlight Saturday in Indy

Morning Markets and Local Flavor

Start your Saturday by embracing the local community at one of the city's premier winter markets. The Indy Winter Farmers Market is open from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the AMP at 16 Tech. With more than 50 local vendors, it is the perfect spot to find fresh winter produce, artisanal breads, and locally sourced meats. If you are on the north side, the Broad Ripple Winter Farmers Market is also welcoming visitors starting at 9:00 AM at Broad Ripple Middle School, featuring a variety of high-quality Indiana-grown products.

Creative Workshops and Museum Exhibitions

For those looking to tap into their own creativity, the Eiteljorg Museum is hosting a special Painting Workshop with local artist Tania Wineglass from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Participants can learn the basics of painting and surrealistic techniques to create their own masterpieces. Meanwhile, Newfields continues its 50th-anniversary celebration of Black History Month. Visitors can participate in public tours of the Indianapolis Museum of Art collection at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM, followed by the Gallery to Galaxy special event at 3:00 PM, which highlights the intersection of art and innovation.

Award-Winning Theater and Evening Shows

The local theater scene is particularly vibrant today, anchored by the Indiana Repertory Theatre's production of August Wilson’s "Joe Turner’s Come and Gone." This American masterpiece, a story of spiritual and emotional resurrection set in 1911, begins its Saturday performance at 5:00 PM on the OneAmerica Mainstage. If you are looking for high-energy entertainment, the Blue Man Group brings their "Bluevolution" tour to the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre with shows at both 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM.

Evening Entertainment and Live Music

As the sun sets, the variety of entertainment options expands across the city's major venues:

• The Big Gay Valentine's Market: Hosted at the AMP at 16 Tech starting at 4:00 PM, this all-queer artisan pop-up market features handmade gifts and a celebration of community.
• Rascal Flatts: The country trio celebrates their 25th anniversary with a major concert at Gainbridge Fieldhouse starting at 7:00 PM.
• Blade Runner: Experience a special presentation of this cinematic classic at Clowes Memorial Hall at 7:30 PM.
• Nothing More: For fans of heavy rock, Nothing More performs at the Egyptian Room at Old National Centre at 6:30 PM.
• Comedy at Helium: Stand-up fans can catch Bo Johnson at the Helium Comedy Club for sets at 7:30 PM and 10:00 PM.

From early morning market runs to late-night comedy and concerts, Indianapolis offers a full slate of culture and community engagement for everyone this Saturday.