NIGHTJAR: Kristi Maxwell
2026-05-20 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Tube at CAMi, 1125 Cruft St, Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
Doors at 6:30 p.m., Reading at 7 p.m.
Featured Poet: Kristi Maxwell
Open mic prompt: Write a poem inspired by a walk & the things you encounter on it
Read a poem or short piece that is 317 words maximum, and challenge yourself to share new work!
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About the Featured Poet:
Kristi Maxwell is the author of nine poetry collections, including Wide Ass of Night (2025) and Goners (2023), winner of the Wishing Jewel Prize. Her work has received multiple honors, and her scholarship on contemporary poets appears in leading literary journals. She is Director of Creative Writing and a Full Professor of English at the University of Louisville, and holds a PhD from the University of Cincinnati and an MFA from the University of Arizona.
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NIGHTJAR creates an inclusive space for all by bringing together spoken-word performers and page-based poets writing in narrative, lyric, and experimental forms. Every third Wednesday, C.S. Carrier and Michelle Niemann host a reading and invite audience members to share their own poetic responses.

Indy Sketch Club with India Hines
2026-05-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Tube at CAMi, 1125 Cruft St, Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
If you love sketching and are looking for community, hang out and draw with CAMi long-term artist-in-residence, India Hines. Open to all levels and artists of any kind! Beginners are welcome. Just drop by and draw 🙂

At the Tube building on the CAMi campus

2026 Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series: June Concert
2026-06-07 12:00 | Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi), 1125 Cruft St., Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana are excited to present the third season of the Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series, part of the national Levitt VIBE program supported by the Los-Angeles-based Levitt Family Foundation! This year, we’ll continue bringing FREE, family-friendly live concerts to the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi) campus.
When: Noon to 3 p.m. on June 7 (AND July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, and Nov. 8)
Where: Outdoors on the CAMi campus in the Terri Sisson Park greenspace located at 1125 Cruft St. Concerts will be moved inside the Tube or CAMi main building in the case of bad weather (rain, storms, extreme heat). We’ll announce this change on the morning of the concert. But the shows will always happen — just outside or in.
Who: Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana produce the 2026 series with the Levitt Family Foundation as the lead sponsor with additional sponsors.
Why: To bring additional liveliness to our neighborhood with free outdoor music experiences and fun, and creative social gatherings.
June 7’s lineup:

Brandon Meeks (jazz)
Ida Y Vuelta (Mexican folk)
Gümmi (electronic pop)
Food truck: 3 Marias (Mexican)
Market: Lux & Ivy’s Daydream Market (mix of vendors selling vintage, art, and hand-made wares)

And:

CAMi main building + campus galleries open
Open picnicking (people can bring their own food and drink)
Some provided seating (attendees encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets)
Bean Creek Outlook and Terri Sisson Park nature spaces open

Special thanks to Levitt Family Foundation, Jungclaus-Campbell, Efroymson Family Fund, Eskenazi Health, and Lumina Foundation for their generous support of the 2026 Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series!
Learn more about Levitt VIBE Indianapolis at bigcar.org/vibe.
The Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series is supported in part by the Levitt Family Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits across the country to activate underused outdoor spaces through the power of free, live music — bringing people together, fostering belonging, and invigorating community life. Presenting high- caliber talent and a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt concerts are welcoming and inclusive destinations where people of all ages and backgrounds come together.

2026 Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series: July Concert
2026-07-12 12:00 - 15:00 | Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi), 1125 Cruft St., Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana are excited to present the third season of the Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series, part of the national Levitt VIBE program supported by the Los-Angeles-based Levitt Family Foundation! This year, we’ll continue bringing FREE, family-friendly live concerts to the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi) campus.
When: Noon to 3 p.m. on July 12 (AND Aug. 9, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, and Nov. 8)
Where: Outdoors on the CAMi campus in the Terri Sisson Park greenspace located at 1125 Cruft St. Concerts will be moved inside the Tube or CAMi main building in the case of bad weather (rain, storms, extreme heat). We’ll announce this change on the morning of the concert. But the shows will always happen — just outside or in.
Who: Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana produce the 2026 series with the Levitt Family Foundation as the lead sponsor with additional sponsors.
Why: To bring additional liveliness to our neighborhood with free outdoor music experiences and fun, and creative social gatherings.
July 12’s lineup:

Glyders (alt/indie rock)
Bollywood Beats (Indian dance)
Sergio Ospina Romero (classical)
Food truck: Sakura Express (Japanese)
Market: Gluestick Mini Zinefest (zine vendors)

And:

CAMi main building + campus galleries open
Open picnicking (people can bring their own food and drink)
Some provided seating (attendees encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets)
Bean Creek Outlook and Terri Sisson Park nature spaces open

Special thanks to Levitt Family Foundation, Jungclaus-Campbell, Efroymson Family Fund, Eskenazi Health, and Lumina Foundation for their generous support of the 2026 Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series!
Learn more about Levitt VIBE Indianapolis at bigcar.org/vibe.
The Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series is supported in part by the Levitt Family Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits across the country to activate underused outdoor spaces through the power of free, live music — bringing people together, fostering belonging, and invigorating community life. Presenting high- caliber talent and a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt concerts are welcoming and inclusive destinations where people of all ages and backgrounds come together.

2026 Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series: August Concert
2026-08-09 12:00 - 15:00 | Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi), 1125 Cruft St., Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana are excited to present the third season of the Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series, part of the national Levitt VIBE program supported by the Los-Angeles-based Levitt Family Foundation! This year, we’ll continue bringing FREE, family-friendly live concerts to the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi) campus.
When: Noon to 3 p.m. on Aug. 9 (AND Sept. 13, Oct. 11, and Nov. 8)
Where: Outdoors on the CAMi campus in the Terri Sisson Park greenspace located at 1125 Cruft St. Concerts will be moved inside the Tube or CAMi main building in the case of bad weather (rain, storms, extreme heat). We’ll announce this change on the morning of the concert. But the shows will always happen — just outside or in.
Who: Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana produce the 2026 series with the Levitt Family Foundation as the lead sponsor with additional sponsors.
Why: To bring additional liveliness to our neighborhood with free outdoor music experiences and fun, and creative social gatherings.
Aug. 9’s lineup:

Rob Dixon & Triology (jazz)
Sound Ecologies + Indiana Movement Arts Collective (classical + dance)
Raíces (traditional Puerto Rican)
Food truck: Pastelitos las Gochitas (Venezuelan)
Market: CAMi Art Market (artist resident + studios artist vendors)

And:

CAMi main building + campus galleries open
Open picnicking (people can bring their own food and drink)
Some provided seating (attendees encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets)
Bean Creek Outlook and Terri Sisson Park nature spaces open

Special thanks to Levitt Family Foundation, Jungclaus-Campbell, Efroymson Family Fund, Eskenazi Health, and Lumina Foundation for their generous support of the 2026 Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series!
Learn more about Levitt VIBE Indianapolis at bigcar.org/vibe.
The Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series is supported in part by the Levitt Family Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits across the country to activate underused outdoor spaces through the power of free, live music — bringing people together, fostering belonging, and invigorating community life. Presenting high- caliber talent and a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt concerts are welcoming and inclusive destinations where people of all ages and backgrounds come together.

2026 Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series: September Concert
2026-09-13 12:00 - 15:00 | Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi), 1125 Cruft St., Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana are excited to present the third season of the Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series, part of the national Levitt VIBE program supported by the Los-Angeles-based Levitt Family Foundation! This year, we’ll continue bringing FREE, family-friendly live concerts to the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi) campus.
When: Noon to 3 p.m. on Sept. 13 (AND Oct. 11, and Nov. 8)
Where: Outdoors on the CAMi campus in the Terri Sisson Park greenspace located at 1125 Cruft St. Concerts will be moved inside the Tube or CAMi main building in the case of bad weather (rain, storms, extreme heat). We’ll announce this change on the morning of the concert. But the shows will always happen — just outside or in.
Who: Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana produce the 2026 series with the Levitt Family Foundation as the lead sponsor with additional sponsors.
Why: To bring additional liveliness to our neighborhood with free outdoor music experiences and fun, and creative social gatherings.
Sept. 13’s lineup:

Natural Information Society (world)
A Bright Abyss (folk + country)
Harmony in Hamilton (classical)
Food truck: Books Bourbon and Bacon
Market: Herron Student Art Market (artisan vendors who are students of the IU Herron School of Art + Design)

And:

CAMi main building + campus galleries open
Open picnicking (people can bring their own food and drink)
Some provided seating (attendees encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets)
Bean Creek Outlook and Terri Sisson Park nature spaces open

Special thanks to Levitt Family Foundation, Jungclaus-Campbell, Efroymson Family Fund, Eskenazi Health, and Lumina Foundation for their generous support of the 2026 Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series!
Learn more about Levitt VIBE Indianapolis at bigcar.org/vibe.
The Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series is supported in part by the Levitt Family Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits across the country to activate underused outdoor spaces through the power of free, live music — bringing people together, fostering belonging, and invigorating community life. Presenting high- caliber talent and a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt concerts are welcoming and inclusive destinations where people of all ages and backgrounds come together.

2026 Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series: October Concert
2026-10-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi), 1125 Cruft St., Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana are excited to present the third season of the Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series, part of the national Levitt VIBE program supported by the Los-Angeles-based Levitt Family Foundation! This year, we’ll continue bringing FREE, family-friendly live concerts to the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi) campus.
When: Noon to 3 p.m. on Oct. 11 (AND Nov. 8)
Where: Outdoors on the CAMi campus in the Terri Sisson Park greenspace located at 1125 Cruft St. Concerts will be moved inside the Tube or CAMi main building in the case of bad weather (rain, storms, extreme heat). We’ll announce this change on the morning of the concert. But the shows will always happen — just outside or in.
Who: Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana produce the 2026 series with the Levitt Family Foundation as the lead sponsor with additional sponsors.
Why: To bring additional liveliness to our neighborhood with free outdoor music experiences and fun, and creative social gatherings.
Oct. 11’s lineup:

Sofia Rei (Latin jazz, folk, + electronic)
Gamelan Mojomanis (traditional Balinese music + dance)
Booze Hounds Bluegrass (bluegrass)
Food truck: Garnacha Spot (Mexican + American street food)
Market: Latino Artisan Market (Latino artisan vendors)

And:

CAMi main building + campus galleries open
Open picnicking (people can bring their own food and drink)
Some provided seating (attendees encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets)
Bean Creek Outlook and Terri Sisson Park nature spaces open

Special thanks to Levitt Family Foundation, Jungclaus-Campbell, Efroymson Family Fund, Eskenazi Health, and Lumina Foundation for their generous support of the 2026 Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series!
Learn more about Levitt VIBE Indianapolis at bigcar.org/vibe.
The Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series is supported in part by the Levitt Family Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits across the country to activate underused outdoor spaces through the power of free, live music — bringing people together, fostering belonging, and invigorating community life. Presenting high- caliber talent and a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt concerts are welcoming and inclusive destinations where people of all ages and backgrounds come together.

2026 Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series: November Concert
2026-11-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi), 1125 Cruft St., Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana are excited to present the third season of the Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series, part of the national Levitt VIBE program supported by the Los-Angeles-based Levitt Family Foundation! This year, we’ll continue bringing FREE, family-friendly live concerts to the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi) campus.
When: Noon to 3 p.m. on Nov. 8
Where: Outdoors on the CAMi campus in the Terri Sisson Park greenspace located at 1125 Cruft St. Concerts will be moved inside the Tube or CAMi main building in the case of bad weather (rain, storms, extreme heat). We’ll announce this change on the morning of the concert. But the shows will always happen — just outside or in.
Who: Big Car Collaborative and Arte Mexicano en Indiana produce the 2026 series with the Levitt Family Foundation as the lead sponsor with additional sponsors.
Why: To bring additional liveliness to our neighborhood with free outdoor music experiences and fun, and creative social gatherings.
Nov. 8’s lineup:

Good Flying Birds (alt/indie rock)
Fern Murphy (alt/indie rock)
J. P. Cuevas (classical)
Food truck: Chef Dan’s (cajun + Southern comfort food)
Market: CAMi Art Market (artist resident + studios artist vendors)

And:

CAMi main building + campus galleries open
Open picnicking (people can bring their own food and drink)
Some provided seating (attendees encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets)
Bean Creek Outlook and Terri Sisson Park nature spaces open

Special thanks to Levitt Family Foundation, Jungclaus-Campbell, Efroymson Family Fund, Eskenazi Health, and Lumina Foundation for their generous support of the 2026 Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series!
Learn more about Levitt VIBE Indianapolis at bigcar.org/vibe.
The Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series is supported in part by the Levitt Family Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits across the country to activate underused outdoor spaces through the power of free, live music — bringing people together, fostering belonging, and invigorating community life. Presenting high- caliber talent and a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt concerts are welcoming and inclusive destinations where people of all ages and backgrounds come together.
