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SPARK Happy Hour with DJ Chyna

July 23 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Artist Activation: Cyanotype workshop with Aurora PhotoCenter

July 24 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Keep the good vibes going at SPARK Happy Hour TODA

Keep the good vibes going at SPARK Happy Hour TODAY, June 25! ✨🎶

Join us from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monument Circle and enjoy a coffee, beer, wine, or Shake Up cocktail from Hanger Coffee (@hangercoffeeindy) while DJ 5LAP (@dj5lap) brings the soundtrack for the evening.

Known for high-energy sets and a community-centered approach to nightlife, DJ 5LAP is a DJ, producer, entrepreneur, and Club Plex resident helping shape Indianapolis’ creative and music scenes.

SPARK Happy Hour takes place every Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. and is free to attend.

SPARK on the Circle is presented by Big Car Collaborative (@bigcarpix), Downtown Indy Alliance (@downtownindy), and the City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development (@indy_dmd), in coordination with the Indiana War Memorials Commission (@indianawar_memorials).

Make the most of your lunch hour at SPARK on the C

Make the most of your lunch hour at SPARK on the Circle TODAY, Wednesday, June 24. 🎶

Join us from noon to 1 p.m. for Lunch Break Live! presented by Lake City Bank (@lakecitybank) to enjoy a performance by blues acoustic duo Scrapper & Skelton.

Bring your lunch, grab a drink from Hanger Coffee (@hangercoffeeindy), find a seat in the shade, and enjoy a midday break at Monument Circle.

Find additional program information via the link in our bio. 🔗

SPARK on the Circle is presented by Big Car Collaborative (@bigcarpix), Downtown Indy Alliance (@downtownindy), and the City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development (@indy_dmd), in coordination with the Indiana War Memorials Commission (@indianawar_memorials).

Enjoy an evening on Monument Circle at SPARK Happy

Enjoy an evening on Monument Circle at SPARK Happy Hour TODAY, June 18! ✨

Join us from 4 to 6 p.m. and enjoy a coffee, beer, wine, or Shake Up cocktail from Hanger Coffee (@hangercoffeeindy) while DJ Cat Magic (@djcatmagic) of “Boogie 1983” on 99.1 FM WQRT (@wqrtfm) spins a mix of funk, disco, boogie, and dance classics.

SPARK Happy Hour takes place every Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. and is free to attend.

SPARK on the Circle is presented by Big Car Collaborative (@bigcarpix), Downtown Indy Alliance (@downtownindy), and the City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development (@indy_dmd), in cooperation with the Indiana War Memorials Commission (@indianawar_memorials).

SPARK on the Circle is back for 2026 starting on S

SPARK on the Circle is back for 2026 starting on Saturday, June 6! 🎉

From free games and shaded seating to artist activations, performances, programming, and new food and beverage offerings, SPARK will once again transform Monument Circle into a welcoming gathering space in the heart of downtown Indianapolis.

Find the link in our bio to read our latest blog and see what’s in store for this season. 🔗

SPARK on the Circle is a partnership between Big Car Collaborative (@BigCarPix), Downtown Indy Alliance (@DowntownIndy), and the City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development (@indy_dmd), with support from Indiana War Memorials (@IndianaWarMemorials).

Dr. Cara Courage (@CaraCourage) spent time with us

Dr. Cara Courage (@CaraCourage) spent time with us on Monument Circle and wrote two thoughtful reflections about SPARK on the Circle and what happens when art, play, and people share the same public space. ✨

In “SPARK Is Art: Curated Encounters for the City” and “SPARK Lives Here: The Spirit of Indianapolis,” she reflects on how creative programming and everyday interactions on the Circle bring people together.

Read both blogs via the link in our bio. 🔗

SPARK is a partnership between Big Car Collaborative (@BigCarPix), Downtown Indy Alliance (@DowntownIndy), and the City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development (@indy_dmd), with support from the Indiana War Memorials Commission (@IndianaWarMemorials).

In 2025, SPARK on the Circle brought thousands of

In 2025, SPARK on the Circle brought thousands of people together in the heart of downtown Indianapolis for art, music, play, and connection. ✨

Take a look at some of the highlights and impact from this year’s season.

Read more about the year and view the full season report via the link in our bio.

SPARK is a partnership between Big Car Collaborative (@BigCarPix), Downtown Indy Alliance (@DowntownIndy), and the City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development (@indy_dmd), with support from the Indiana War Memorials Commission (@IndianaWarMemorials).

A huge thank-you to all the incredible artists who

A huge thank-you to all the incredible artists who filled the season with music, joy, and warmth at SPARK Holidays on the Circle. Here’s a look back at the performances:

• Nov. 29: Mina Keohane (@mrosekeohane)
• Nov. 30: Keith Beatty (@keith_beatty)
• Dec. 6: Outside the Box Choir (@otbonline)
• Dec. 7: Indianapolis Children’s Choir (@icchoir)
• Dec. 13 + 14: AlejCat (@consumereyna)
• Dec. 20: Freetown Village Singers
• Dec. 21: The Idle Hands (@theidlehandsplay)

Thank you to everyone who joined us at SPARK and helped make this holiday season bright! 🎶💫

SPARK is a partnership between Big Car Collaborative (@BigCarPix), Downtown Indy Alliance (@DowntownIndy), and the City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development (@indy_dmd), with support from the Indiana War Memorials Commission (@IndianaWarMemorials).

Join us for two SPARK Holidays performances this w

Join us for two SPARK Holidays performances this weekend! 🎶

• Saturday, Dec. 20: Freetown Village Singers
• Sunday, Dec. 21: The Idle Hands (ft. Leah Whitmire, Phillip Janz, Kristina Sharpe, Katie McDermitt-Blanford, & Clockwork Janz)

Free and fun for the whole family! 🙌

SPARK holiday performances happen every Saturday and Sunday at 5 p.m. through Dec. 21. Find more details at the link in our bio. 🔗

SPARK is a partnership between Big Car Collaborative (@BigCarPix), Downtown Indy Alliance (@DowntownIndy), and the City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development (@indy_dmd), with support from the Indiana War Memorials Commission (@IndianaWarMemorials).

Join us for a SPARK Holidays performance with Alej

Join us for a SPARK Holidays performance with AlejCat (@consumereyna + Catherine Hoelscher) from 5-6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 + Sunday, Dec. 14! ✨

Heads up: Due to the weather, Santa visits and all performances will take place inside the Athenaeum (@AthenaeumIndy) this weekend. ‼️🎅

Free and fun for the whole family! 🙌

And, SPARK holiday performances happen every Saturday & Sunday at 5 p.m. through Dec. 21. Find more info via the link in our bio. 🔗

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SPARK is a partnership between Big Car Collaborative (@BigCarPix), Downtown Indy Alliance (@DowntownIndy), and the City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development (@indy_dmd) with support from the Indiana War Memorials Commission (@IndianaWarMemorials).

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