Jazz on the Avenue
Visit the Madame Walker Theatre every last Friday of the month for food, dancing and live entertainment. Jazz on the Avenue preserves a bit of the magic of Indiana Avenues’ heyday. December’s event takes place on the 29th at 6 p.m. Get your $10 tickets at thewalkertheatre.org.
Dance the Diaspora
Dance the Diaspora blurs the lines between a dance class and high-energy party. At this event, three passionate choreographers will come together to allow the community to explore Afrobeats, Dance Hall and West African Dance. The classes take place Saturday, Dec. 30, from 12–5 p.m. Tickets start at $10 for a single class and can be purchased at eventbrite.com.
Tamika Catchings Holiday Basketball Camp
Think your son or daughter might be the next LeBron James? Join Olympic gold medalist and Indiana Fever legend Tamika Catchings for a three-day holiday basketball camp for children ages 7–15. The camp takes place at Warren Central High School from Dec. 27–29 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Registration costs $100 and includes a Nike camp T-shirt, goody bag, daily lunches, personalized skills assessment and more. Learn more at catchthestars.org.
Robert Day & Danise Barlow’s NYE Comedy Jam
Start 2018 with a good laugh. Jokers Comedy Club at 247 S. Meridian St. invites you to Robert Day & Danise Barlow’s NYE Comedy Jam. The fun takes place on Sunday, Dec. 31. Doors open at 7 p.m., and tickets can be purchased at ticketfly.com for $20.
Hip Hop Nite Hosted by Sonny Paradise
Square Cat Vinyl’s monthly hip-hop showcase spotlights Indy’s talented local artists. Entertainers in attendance include Tony Styxx, Sirius Blvck and Nate B. Doors open at 7 p.m. on Dec. 28, with music starting at 8 p.m. There is a $5 cover. Learn more at squarecatvinyl.com.
