{"id":2061178,"date":"2025-10-01T03:07:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T03:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2061178"},"modified":"2025-10-01T03:07:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T03:07:41","slug":"best-entertainment-in-indy-this-october-from-adam-sandler-to-eric-church","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/best-entertainment-in-indy-this-october-from-adam-sandler-to-eric-church\/","title":{"rendered":"Best entertainment in Indy this October from Adam Sandler to Eric Church"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div id=\"videoWrap\" class=\"spacer-large videoWrap\" style=\"position:relative\"><media-video video-id=\"86373344007\" title=\"IndyStar's Beer Bracket looks to crown Central Indiana's best brewer\" poster=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/09\/26\/PIND\/86376433007-videoframe-739.png?crop=1919,1079,x0,y0\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\" placement=\"snow-video-story-priority\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"uwVideoPlaceholder\" slot=\"placeholder\" style=\"z-index:19;width:100%;padding-bottom:56.25%;position:relative\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"vidplaybtn\" style=\"display:-moz-box;display:-ms-flexbox;display:-webkit-flex;display:flex;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,.4);border:2px solid #fff;border-radius:80px;cursor:pointer;height:80px;width:80px;position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:10\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vidplayicon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/appservices\/universal-web\/universal\/icons\/icon-play-alt-white.svg\" alt=\"play\" style=\"height:40px;margin:auto 18px auto 27px;width:40px\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div slot=\"videoDetails\" id=\"videoDetails\" class=\"videoDetails\" style=\"padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px\">\n<div id=\"videoDetailsContainer\" class=\"videoDetailsContainer\" hidden=\"\">\n<p>IndyStar&#8217;s Beer Bracket looks to crown Central Indiana&#8217;s best brewer<\/p>\n<p>Vote every Monday for your favorite brewer in Central Indiana and help us crown the area&#8217;s best brewmaster.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/media-video><\/div>\n<p>October is chock-full of concerts, shows, events and entertainment headed to the Indy area \u2014 and the list doesn\u2019t end at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indystar.com\/story\/entertainment\/arts\/2025\/09\/23\/halloween-2025-where-to-find-scary-movies-shows-stories-mysteries\/86099279007\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.indystar.com\/story\/entertainment\/arts\/2025\/09\/23\/halloween-2025-where-to-find-scary-movies-shows-stories-mysteries\/86099279007\/\">Halloween happenings<\/a>. Big-name musicians and comedians, a handful of tribute bands, a chance to permanently etch a broody vampire onto your body and more are on deck this month.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p>The calendar is so packed that we couldn\u2019t fit everything here, but we\u2019ve compiled the highlights. Check out the best entertainment, pop culture and more Indianapolis has to offer in October:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Sandler, Gaffigan among comedians headed to Indianapolis in October<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jim Gaffigan:<\/strong> The Hoosier comedian is set for a five-show run at Butler University\u2019s Clowes Memorial Hall on his Everything is Wonderful tour. The stop comes after Gaffigan postponed his scheduled shows at Clowes last year. <em>Oct. 2-5 (two shows Oct. 4). Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave. Find more info <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butlerartscenter.org\/performances\/jim-gaffigan\/\">here<\/a> and get tickets <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/050062D2AE2552FB?brand=fieldhouse&amp;camefrom=CFC_FIELDHOUSE_SITE_EVENT\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/media\/Indianapolis\/Indianapolis\/2014\/08\/18\/1408356066000-GAFFIGANPRESTOFAIR2014.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/-mm-\/ed482bb69481d1ea1bcab0ed5c546a2909056077\/c=0-0-1118-840\/local\/-\/media\/Indianapolis\/Indianapolis\/2014\/08\/18\/1408356066000-GAFFIGANPRESTOFAIR2014.jpg 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/-mm-\/a0786d185cdc9d0d45dfcdb455450220bc58871b\/c=349-0-979-840\/local\/-\/media\/Indianapolis\/Indianapolis\/2014\/08\/18\/1408356066000-GAFFIGANPRESTOFAIR2014.jpg 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/-mm-\/4ca9b54cbd32915c532ae548a94e5e29206a4243\/c=0-83-1120-715\/local\/-\/media\/Indianapolis\/Indianapolis\/2014\/08\/18\/1408356066000-GAFFIGANPRESTOFAIR2014.jpg 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"IndyStar File Photo \/ Anna Reed\" caption=\"Jim Gaffigan, an Indiana native, has also performed at the Indiana State Fair and Gainbridge Fieldhouse.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Adam Sandler: <\/strong>The comedy star will head to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on his You\u2019re My Best Friend tour. The show is recommended for audiences 16 and older. <em>Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Find more info <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gainbridgefieldhouse.com\/events\/detail\/adam-sandler-1\">here<\/a> and get tickets <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/050062D2AE2552FB?brand=fieldhouse&amp;camefrom=CFC_FIELDHOUSE_SITE_EVENT\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/><media-gallery-promo asset-id=\"82543843007\" class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Steve Martin and Martin Short<\/strong>: The duo will perform matinee and evening shows in Old National Centre\u2019s Murat Theater on their Dukes of Funnytown tour. <em>Oct. 25. Murat Theater at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. Find more info <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livenation.com\/venue\/KovZpZAEAkvA\/old-national-centre-events?awtrc=true&amp;c=SEM_LNVenuesAutomation_ggl_20588346195_157730768047_murat%20theatre&amp;GCID=0&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20588346195&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAC1KtUqNRQ4PShtOvdaj0w3apPFrb&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw3OjGBhDYARIsADd-uX6H1s1TssO89aEMB0y_o2lA2y6KUI_qYERG0_gmrbRC5Ed8lGSrN0waAl87EALw_wcB\">here<\/a> and get tickets <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/steve-martin-martin-short-the-dukes-indianapolis-indiana-10-25-2025\/event\/05006266D8B27ADF?_gl=1*4tw7mx*_ga*MTQwODc4NjY0MS4xNzUzODQ4NTc2*_ga_C1T806G4DF*czE3NTkxNzA4ODkkbzE0JGcwJHQxNzU5MTcwODk3JGo1MiRsMCRoMA..*_ga_H1KKSGW33X*czE3NTkxNzA4ODkkbzEzJGcwJHQxNzU5MTcwODk3JGo1MiRsMCRoMA..\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Social media stars at Helium: <\/strong>Helium Comedy Club will host a slate of viral online personalities like Gigi LeFlair, Kevin James Thornton, Educator Andrea and more for live shows throughout October. <em>Helium Comedy Club, 10 W. Georgia St. Find more info <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/indianapolis.heliumcomedy.com\/events\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p class=\"related-link\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">Comedy Roundup: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indystar.com\/story\/entertainment\/events\/2025\/09\/11\/comedy-shows-slated-for-indianapolis-in-the-coming-months\/86079050007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">7 comedy shows coming to Indianapolis not to miss<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Brandy and Monica, Franz Ferdinand and more: top October concerts in Indianapolis<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Brandy and Monica: <\/strong>The R&amp;B stars will head to Gainbridge Fieldhouse as part of their The Boy is Mine tour, where they\u2019ll perform that chart-topping collaboration and more hits. <em>Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Find more info <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gainbridgefieldhouse.com\/events\/detail\/brandy-monica\">here<\/a> and get tickets <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/050062A5C95E1DBA?brand=fieldhouse&amp;camefrom=CFC_FIELDHOUSE_SITE_EVENT\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><cta-atoms-container-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/cta\" class=\"spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Franz Ferdinand<\/strong>: One of the defining alt rock groups of the early aughts is ready to take you out. The group will stop in Indianapolis as part of the group&#8217;s world tour supporting its latest album \u201cThe Human Fear.\u201d<em>Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. The Vogue Theater 6259 N. College Ave. Ages 21 and older only. Find more info <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevogue.com\/events\/franz-ferdinand-10-03-2025-indianapolis\">here<\/a> and get tickets <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevogue.com\/events\/franz-ferdinand-10-03-2025-indianapolis#tickets\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/-mm-\/4b18dac385fbf2faf8325c5702e4972e0e09ba1d\/c=117-0-1000-664\/local\/-\/media\/2017\/05\/22\/Pensacola\/Pensacola\/636310886173862610-IMG-5768.jpg 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/-mm-\/be3cb7b9ab7122046d4cc99d7af20268a68de182\/c=502-0-1000-664\/local\/-\/media\/2017\/05\/22\/Pensacola\/Pensacola\/636310886173862610-IMG-5768.jpg 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/-mm-\/b8817fa31830ecf6f3c044bc9bfb3a721ec1548f\/c=0-50-1000-615\/local\/-\/media\/2017\/05\/22\/Pensacola\/Pensacola\/636310886173862610-IMG-5768.jpg 16:9\" image-alt=\"Franz Ferdinand performs on Fitz's Stage at the Hangout Music Fest on Sunday, May 21, 2017.\" credit=\"Julio Diaz\/jdiaz@pnj.com\" caption=\"Franz Ferdinand performs on Fitz's Stage at the Hangout Music Fest on Sunday, May 21, 2017.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Magdalena Bay<\/strong>: Too many concerts to include here are headed to Old National Centre this month (alt rock staples The Revivalists and Elvis Costello, rappers Lecrae and J.I.D., rockers Everclear and Yes on the same night), but if we had to pick one to highlight, it\u2019d be this stop from electropop duo Magdalena Bay. The duo is fresh off one of the best albums of 2024 in \u201cImaginal Disk\u201d and on a run of shows for their Imaginal Mystery tour. <em>Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. Find more info <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livenation.com\/event\/vv1AAZkakGkdk-74n\/magdalena-bay-imaginal-mystery-tour\">here<\/a> and get tickets <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/magdalena-bay-imaginal-mystery-tour-indianapolis-indiana-10-07-2025\/event\/05006246C684456A?_gl=1*ydz6ul*_ga*MTQwODc4NjY0MS4xNzUzODQ4NTc2*_ga_C1T806G4DF*czE3NTkxNzQ3MDQkbzE1JGcxJHQxNzU5MTc1MzQ5JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..*_ga_H1KKSGW33X*czE3NTkxNzQ3MDQkbzE0JGcxJHQxNzU5MTc1MzQ5JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Eric Church: <\/strong>Country fans are in for a fun one with Church\u2019s The Free Machine Tour stopping in Indianapolis. <em>Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Find more info <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gainbridgefieldhouse.com\/events\/detail\/eric-church-1\">here<\/a> and get tickets <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/0500628AB3F82C9F?brand=fieldhouse&amp;camefrom=CFC_FIELDHOUSE_SITE_EVENT\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/08\/08\/PPHX\/85578106007-dust-to-decibels-697-phoenix-music-concert.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/08\/08\/PPHX\/85578106007-dust-to-decibels-697-phoenix-music-concert.jpg?crop=3808,2855,x237,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/08\/08\/PPHX\/85578106007-dust-to-decibels-697-phoenix-music-concert.jpg?crop=2140,2854,x722,y1 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/08\/08\/PPHX\/85578106007-dust-to-decibels-697-phoenix-music-concert.jpg?crop=4282,2409,x0,y223 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"The Republic\" caption=\"Eric Church performs on the final day of Country Thunder in Florence on Oct. 17, 2021.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pierce the Veil:<\/strong> The Noblesville venue\u2019s last listed event of 2025 will feature the pop-punk screamo outfit on their I Can\u2019t Hear You world tour. <em>Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, 12880 E. 146th St. Find more info <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livenation.com\/venue\/KovZpvEk7A\/ruoff-music-center-events?awtrc=true&amp;c=SEM_LNVenuesAutomation_ggl_17665511664_135794807982_ruoff%20music%20center&amp;GCID=0&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=17665511664&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAC1KtUrOIn3Ae8pQWNtJYg7n-3Xvr&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw3OjGBhDYARIsADd-uX7Sqfk424XrLV02Sv_nNMZdB3hxn3AfZsj2ml20tGY7reaRIhn1FDwaAqnCEALw_wcB\">here<\/a> and get tickets <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/pierce-the-veil-i-cant-hear-noblesville-indiana-10-18-2025\/event\/05006272B7D42201?_gl=1*1spxdno*_ga*MTQwODc4NjY0MS4xNzUzODQ4NTc2*_ga_C1T806G4DF*czE3NTkxNzA4ODkkbzE0JGcxJHQxNzU5MTcxNzcwJGo0MCRsMCRoMA..*_ga_H1KKSGW33X*czE3NTkxNzA4ODkkbzEzJGcxJHQxNzU5MTcxNzcwJGo0MSRsMCRoMA..\">here<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Tribute bands playing in Indianapolis in October<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jammy Buffet:<\/strong> Everywhere is Margaritaville with this Jimmy Buffet tribute band, which will hit the Vogue as part of its cross-country Back to School tour.<em> Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. The Vogue Theater 6259 N. College Ave. Ages 21 and older only. Find more info <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevogue.com\/events\/jammy-buffet-10-09-2025-indianapolis\">here<\/a> and get tickets <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevogue.com\/events\/jammy-buffet-10-09-2025-indianapolis#tickets\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sabbath<\/strong>: The Ozzy Osbourne tribute band will celebrate the Prince of Darkness at Hi-Fi Annex. <em>Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. Hi-Fi Annex, 1043 Virginia Ave. Find more info <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/hifiindy.com\/event\/sabbath-celebrating-ozzy-osbourne\/\">here<\/a> and get tickets <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tixr.com\/groups\/hifi\/events\/sabbath-152435\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Killer Queen: <\/strong>Don\u2019t stop them now \u2014 the Queen tribute group is on its way to Old National Centre\u2019s Murat Theater to perform all the hits from the band\u2019s catalog. <em>Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. Murat Theater at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. Find more info <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livenation.com\/event\/vv17fZbIGkRxY4OJ\/killer-queen-a-tribute-to-queen-ft-patrick-myers-as-freddie-mercury\">here<\/a> and get tickets <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/killer-queen-a-tribute-to-queen-indianapolis-indiana-10-03-2025\/event\/0500628BE2C15826?_gl=1*dvicvt*_ga*MTQwODc4NjY0MS4xNzUzODQ4NTc2*_ga_C1T806G4DF*czE3NTkxNzgwNTYkbzE2JGcxJHQxNzU5MTc5MTY1JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..*_ga_H1KKSGW33X*czE3NTkxNzgwNTYkbzE1JGcxJHQxNzU5MTc5MTY1JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Grateful Shred: <\/strong>The Dead are alive with this tribute group, who say they channel the original band\u2019s spirit with a classic impromptu jam session approach. <em>Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. Turntable, 6281 N. College Ave. Find more info <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livenation.com\/event\/vvG1fZbcrOysJ9\/grateful-shred\">here<\/a> and get tickets <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.turntableindy.com\/events\/grateful-shred-10-23-2025-indianapolis\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">October movie events in Indianapolis<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Taylor Swift\u2019s \u201cThe Official Release Party of a Showgirl\u201d:<\/strong> The accompanying film to Taylor Swift\u2019s new album, \u201cThe Life of a Showgirl,\u201d will coincide with the album\u2019s release date and hit select AMC Theatres Oct. 3-5. The feature event will include a music video for lead single \u201cThe Fate of Ophelia\u201d and behind-the-scenes footage of making the album. <em>Oct. 3-5. Find AMC locations near you <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amctheatres.com\/movie-theatres\">here<\/a> and get tickets and showtimes <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amctheatres.com\/movies\/taylor-swift-the-official-release-party-of-a-showgirl-81310\/showtimes?rel=taylor-swift-the-official-release-party-of-a-showgirl-81310_event_alert\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p class=\"related-link\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">Get the new album: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indystar.com\/story\/entertainment\/music\/2025\/09\/17\/some-indy-target-stores-open-late-oct-3-for-taylor-swifts-new-album\/86186184007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">See the Indy Target stores staying open past midnight Oct. 3 for Taylor Swift&#8217;s new album<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Heartland International Film Festival:<\/strong> Oscar winners Brendan Fraser and Rami Malek headline the 34th iteration of Indiana\u2019s beloved film festival, which will screen more than 100 films in total. Indianapolis venues like Alamo Draft House, Indy Art Center, Kan-Kan Cinema and Newfields will show selections across the festival\u2019s 11 days. <em>Oct. 9-19. Locations vary. Find more info <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heartlandfilm.org\/festival\">here<\/a> and get tickets <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tickets.heartlandfilm.org\/welcome\">here<\/a><\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"related-link\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">More Heartland: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indystar.com\/story\/entertainment\/movies\/2025\/09\/18\/brendan-fraser-rami-malek-star-in-heartland-film-festival-2025-lineup\/86093932007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Brendan Fraser, Rami Malek and more star in Heartland Film Festival 2025 lineup<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Halloween films at Kan-Kan Cinema and Bar:<\/strong> The cinema\u2019s Halloween Shorts event in partnership with the Irvington Halloween festival isn\u2019t the only spooky spectacle put to screen this season. Kan Kan will show October classics like \u201cAn American Werewolf in London,\u201d \u201cThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation,\u201d \u201cWallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit\u201d and \u201cThe Craft\u201d throughout October. <em>Kan-Kan Cinema and Bar, 1258 Windsor St. Find more info and showtimes <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/kankanindy.com\/films-events\/\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Indianapolis pop culture events happening in October<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Twilight Flash Tattoo Day:<\/strong> Team Edward, Team Jacob or Team Charlie (if you know, you know) \u2014 there\u2019s no wrong answer at Golden Goose Tattoo Company. Twi-hards from every corner of the fandom can seal their love of the franchise with some ink at the store\u2019s Twilight flash tattoo event, where they\u2019ll also screen the movie and play the soundtrack. <em>Oct. 5. Golden Goose Tattoo Company, 5329 W. 10th St.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mean Girls Trivia: <\/strong>Do you have ESPN or something? Put your Mean Girls knowledge to the test at Metazoa Brewing Company. <em>Oct. 7 at 5:45 p.m. Metazoa Brewing Company, 140 S. College Ave. Ages 21 and older only. $5 to reserve a team table, six players max. Find more info <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/mean-girls-trivia-tickets-1602968434739\">here<\/a> and reserve a table <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/mean-girls-trivia-tickets-1602968434739\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Masterchef All-Stars Live<\/strong>: The high-stakes cooking show comes to life with fan-favorites crafting culinary creations and answering behind-the-scenes questions at the Murat Theater. <em>Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. Murat Theater at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. Find more info <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livenation.com\/venue\/KovZpZAEAkvA\/old-national-centre-events\">here<\/a> and get tickets <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/fox59-presents-masterchef-allstars-live-indianapolis-indiana-10-07-2025\/event\/05006297DBE441B2?_gl=1*11k36ab*_ga*MTQwODc4NjY0MS4xNzUzODQ4NTc2*_ga_C1T806G4DF*czE3NTkxNzgwNTYkbzE2JGcwJHQxNzU5MTc4MDU5JGo1NyRsMCRoMA..*_ga_H1KKSGW33X*czE3NTkxNzgwNTYkbzE1JGcwJHQxNzU5MTc4MDU5JGo1NyRsMCRoMA..\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>It\u2019s a 2000s Party:<\/strong> Bust out the apple bottom jeans and throw it back with jams from Rihanna, Britney Spears, Nelly and more. <em>Oct. 11 at 9 p.m. The Vogue Theater 6259 N. College Ave. Ages 21 and older only. Find more info <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevogue.com\/events\/2000s-party-10-11-2025-indianapolis\">here<\/a> and get tickets <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevogue.com\/events\/2000s-party-10-11-2025-indianapolis#tickets\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Contact IndyStar Pop Culture Reporter Heather Bushman at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:hbushman@gannett.com\">hbushman@gannett.com<\/a>. 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