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Downtown Indy IMAX extends 70mm showings of 'The Odyssey' at Indiana State Museum by popular demand
Due to historic ticket demand, the IMAX theater said it secured an extended one-week run of Christopher Nolan's blockbuster.

Experience Rumi’s poetry in an otherworldly 360-degree experience at MOSI this August
“Come, come, whoever you are. Wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving. It doesn’t matter. Ours is not a caravan of despair. Come, even if you have broken your vows a thousand […]

SOTD 7/21/26 wHIP by Destin Conrad
The WMNF Song of the Day for July 21, 2026 is “wHIP” by Destin Conrad. Conrad was born in Tampa, Florida and raised by a single Jamaican-born mother. His aunt was an evangelist and she would take him to sing in church and for church events. He first gained popularity on the…
Hoosier extras get ready for their close-up in 'Little Five' movie filming in Bloomington
"Little Five" is a partnership between Pigasus Pictures and Anne Hathaway's production company and will also highlight thousands of "regular Hoosiers."

WMNF earns 14 nominations in Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s 2026 Best of the Bay Awards
WMNF 88.5 FM has earned 14 nominations in Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s 2026 Best of the Bay Awards, recognizing the station’s impact on community radio, local journalism, music, and volunteerism across the Tampa Bay area. If you’re looking for the Best Radio Station in Tampa Bay,…

Kem, King George and Midnight Star perform at Music Heritage Festival
Indiana Black Expo's 2026 Music Heritage Festival outdoor concert brought crowds to Indianapolis last Friday as part of its Summer Celebration lineup featuring Kem, King George, October London, and Midnight Star.

Marian University Theatre to premiere faith-based drama ‘Life at the BAR’ July 25
Marian University Theatre is scheduled to host the premiere of "Life at the BAR," an original stage drama produced by The Dashing Nation, on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

Indy Shorts International Film Festival set to return to Indianapolis July 21-26
The Indy Shorts International Film Festival is set to return to Indianapolis from July 21 to 26, 2026, showcasing more than 260 short films and featuring numerous world and U.S. premieres.

The Cypher, a new dance festival, will take over the downtown canal
Watch a drum battle and fashion show and join the dance circle on Aug. 9

Adirondack-inspired music via Florida stages in Fulton County
Mary Kate Brennan grew up in the Adirondacks. These days, she calls Florida home. The singer-songwriter will take the stage Friday at Dorn Space in Gloversville as a part of an annual return north.

SOTD 7/20/26: Tuntel by Kaplan and Melamed
The WMNF Song of the Day for July 20, 2026 “Tuntel” by Ori Kaplan and Lihu Melamed. There’s a great new instrumental track by musicians Ori Kaplan and Lihu Melamed. It is built on a breezy bossa nova rhythm mixed with relaxing hip-hop grooves, and the album Reverie drops today,…

‘The Art of Banksy,’ from the streets to the Straz Center
The exhibit opens July 31 and runs through the end of August.