Butler-Tarkington
Butler-Tarkington's live-music identity runs on two very different tracks: the formal concert halls anchored to Butler University's campus, and a long-running punk bar a few blocks away. Clowes Memorial Hall anchors the Butler Arts & Events Center, with 2,148 seats and a presenting history going back to 1963. Resident companies include the Indianapolis Opera, and Broadway in Indianapolis brings touring productions to the stage. A step down in scale, the Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts, completed in 2013, seats around 475 and pairs a full-size proscenium stage with acoustics and sightlines optimized for music, dance, and theatre. It serves as the primary home for the Butler School of Music, Butler Theatre, and Butler Ballet. Shelton Auditorium, a 400-seat Greek-style theatre on Butler's South Campus, rounds out the campus options. The Tobias Theater at Newfields, also within the neighborhood, adds another programmed performance space tied to the art museum campus. On the bar end, the Melody Inn on Illinois Street has been open since 1935 and is a go-to for punk rock. Punk Rock Night runs every Saturday, alongside open mic nights, blues, and hillbilly happy hour.
Venues5
- Clowes Memorial Hall4602 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis
- Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts610 W 46th St, Indianapolis
- Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center1000 W 42nd St, Indianapolis
- The Melody Inn3826 N Illinois St, Indianapolis
- The Tobias Theater at Newfields4000 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis
Upcoming shows122
Tomorrow · Friday, September 4 · 2 shows
Saturday, September 5 · 1 show
Sunday, September 6 · 2 shows
Tuesday, September 8 · 2 shows
Wednesday, September 9 · 1 show
Thursday, September 10 · 1 show
Friday, September 11 · 1 show
A Special Friday Punk Rock Night
Rock · Punk / Emo
Saturday, September 12 · 1 show
Sunday, September 13 · 1 show
Monday, September 14 · 1 show
Tuesday, September 15 · 1 show
Wednesday, September 16 · 3 shows
Thursday, September 17 · 3 shows
Friday, September 18 · 2 shows
Saturday, September 19 · 1 show
Sunday, September 20 · 2 shows
Tuesday, September 22 · 1 show
Wednesday, September 23 · 1 show
Thursday, September 24 · 1 show
Hemlock Row, Henry French & The Shameless, Nimbleswitch
Folk / Americana
Friday, September 25 · 3 shows
Saturday, September 26 · 3 shows
Tuesday, September 29 · 5 shows
Int'l Violin Competition Of Indpls: Donor Appreciation Concert
Classical · Classical/vocal
Doors 7:00pm
Wednesday, September 30 · 3 shows
Thursday, October 1 · 3 shows
Friday, October 2 · 1 show
Saturday, October 3 · 1 show
Annual Awards Show: Noogy, Huntingtons, The Run Up, Big Guy
Skate punk · Ska · Hardcore punk
Sunday, October 4 · 3 shows
Tuesday, October 6 · 2 shows
Wednesday, October 7 · 1 show
Acoustic Showcase W/ Mike Culver, Abby Culver
Folk / Americana
Thursday, October 8 · 1 show
Friday, October 9 · 1 show
Saturday, October 10 · 2 shows
Sunday, October 11 · 2 shows
Tuesday, October 13 · 2 shows
Wednesday, October 14 · 1 show
Thursday, October 15 · 2 shows
Friday, October 16 · 3 shows
Saturday, October 17 · 5 shows
Punk Rock Night
Rock · Punk / Emo
Evening With - Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan
Rock · Singer-songwriter · Alternative
Doors 7:00pm
Tuesday, October 20 · 3 shows
Russ Taff And Steve Taylor: The Almost Farewell Tour
Southern gospel · Contemporary christian · 80s
Doors 6:30pm
