Valentine’s Markets, Orchestral Masterpieces, and Stand-Up Comedy in Indianapolis Today

Morning Markets and Jazz Brunches

Start your Saturday in Indianapolis with local flavors and festive shopping. The Hometown Valentine’s Day Market is taking over the Industrial Building at the Indiana State Fairgrounds from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This market features local artisan vendors offering handcrafted gifts, perfect for last-minute Valentine’s finds. Visitors can also enjoy live music and a variety of craft drinks while browsing. For those looking for a sophisticated start to the day, the Skyline Club is hosting its Sweetheart Jazz Brunch at 11:00 a.m., offering sweeping views of the downtown skyline accompanied by live jazz and a curated brunch menu.

Theater and World-Class Comedy

The city's stages are packed with talent this afternoon and evening. Stand-up comedy fans have two major options: the highly anticipated "Big Dumb Eyes World Tour" featuring Nate Bargatze at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with performances scheduled for both 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Meanwhile, over at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, Matteo Lane brings his "We Gotta Catch Up!" tour to the stage at 7:00 p.m. for a night of sharp wit and operatic flair.

For theater enthusiasts, the Indiana Repertory Theatre presents August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone with a matinee performance at 1:00 p.m. Additionally, the Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts will host the Butler Ballet for their Midwinter Dances, with performances at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., showcasing a vibrant range of classical and contemporary choreography.

Art Exhibitions and Evening Symphony

Culture seekers should head to the Indianapolis Public Library’s Central Library for the opening reception of "Meet the Artists XXXVIII: Love in Action." This premier cultural event, running from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., celebrates the work of prominent local African American artists with a red-carpet experience, live music, and fashion showcases. At Newfields, THE LUME remains a highlight with the "Connection" exhibition, featuring the art and music of Indigenous Australians in a multi-sensory digital experience.

Music lovers can cap off the evening at the Hilbert Circle Theatre, where the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs Mahler’s monumental "Resurrection" Symphony at 5:30 p.m. For a more alternative cinematic experience, the Kan-Kan Cinema is screening The Moment, featuring Charli XCX, providing a modern artistic backdrop for a night out in the Windsor Park neighborhood.