Mary J. Blige
Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist Mary J. Blige will take the stage at Old National Centre on Saturday, Aug. 5. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets, which can be purchased at livenation.com, start at $60.50.
Bruno Mars
“Uptown Funk” singer Bruno Mars is coming to Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday, Aug. 13, at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45 and can be purchased on ticketmaster.com.
Jazz Jam Session
Every Monday night starting at 5 p.m., The Jazz Kitchen hosts the biggest jazz jam session in the city, led by trumpet master Clifford Ratliff with piano, bass and drums. This event is free to attend, so come on down and listen to the musical magic unfold. The Jazz Kitchen is located at 5377 N. College Ave.
Live Music at Pioneer
Listen to talented local jazz, soul and hip-hop artists while enjoying food and drinks.
Clint Breeze and The Groove, the Illphonics and New Wave Collective will be performing at Pioneer, 1110 Shelby St., on Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 10 p.m. Tickets are available for $7 at pioneerindy.com.
Latin Dance Party
Get your body moving at The Jazz Kitchen’s Latin Dance Party every Thursday. A mix of salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaeton and Latin hip-hop will be played throughout the night, and free dance lessons will be available. The event starts at 5 p.m., and beginning at 8 p.m. there will be a $7 cover charge. Women get in free until 10 p.m.The Jazz Kitchen is located at 5377 N. College Ave.
‘More Light: Douglass Returns’
Visit Conner Prairie and discover the violent and ultimately triumphant connection of Frederick Douglass to the Hoosier state during this 90-minute theater production, written by Celeste Williams and presented in collaboration with Asante Children’s Theatre. Performances are scheduled July 27–Aug. 6 at various times in the Lilly Theater. Tickets can be purchased on the day of show for $5 (subject to availability), or in advance at connerprairie.org.
‘Human Rites’ at Phoenix Theatre
Alan Friedman, a renowned professor, has come back from Sierra Leone with some surprising research on female circumcision. After students protest the controversial results, the college’s African-American dean, Michaela Richards, questions the accuracy of Alan’s data. This play runs through Aug. 13 at the Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Ave. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased at phoenixtheatre.org.
