Join the Percussive Arts Society on Friday, August 28, from noon to 1 p.m. for a drum circle. For this activity, participants will get the opportunity to learn how to express themselves on hand drums and explore the basics of playing with other people. Participants will begin making sounds on the instruments and learn some basic rhythms inspired by traditional music. SPARK on the Circle is presented by Big Car Collaborative, Downtown Indy Alliance, and the City of Indianapolis Department…

For one afternoon, downtown Indianapolis becomes a place where the impossible feels real. "Spark of Magic" returns to the circle on August 29, 1 - 4 p.m. This event brings together IBM Ring 10 (The International Brotherhood of Magicians), S.A.M. Assembly 31 (Society of American Magicians), Big Car Collaborative, and Downtown Indy Inc. for a one-of-a-kind community experience. Step into a world of wonder as local Indiana magicians fill Monument Circle with astonishing sleight of hand, mind-bending magic, and interactive…

Musical group El Marimbaso will be performing at SPARK on Wednesday, September 2, from noon to 1 p.m. for Lunch Break Live! presented by Lake City Bank and Arte Mexicano. El Marimbaso, led by Isaac Salazar, plays Nicaraguan and other Latin American folk music, featuring the Marimba and other traditional instruments. Bring your lunch, grab some treats from Hanger Coffee presented by Coat Check, pick a relaxing seat in the shade, and enjoy this free live music performance. SPARK on the…

Join us on Thursday, September 3, from 4 to 6 p.m. for SPARK Happy Hour! Purchase a coffee, beer, wine, or Shake Up cocktail from Hanger Coffee presented by Coat Check and enjoy tunes from Mr. Kinetik. Mr. Kinetik is an Indianapolis-based DJ, musician, and instrumentalist inspired by a variety of genres, including funk, soul, hip-hop, jazz, and more. He has been a part of various musical projects and hosts The Purple Crown Show on WQRT-LP 99.1 Indianapolis every Saturday…

The Indianapolis Public Library's new Bookmobile will be at Spark on Friday, September 4, 11-1 p.m. The Library shouldn’t be a destination you have to reach—it should be part of your community and life wherever you are. The Indianapolis Public Library is making it easier for families and residents to incorporate reading and learning into their everyday lives. A wide range of materials will be available, including books for adults and children, CDs, DVDs, and magazines. SPARK on the Circle is…

Join Bri at Spark! on Monument Circle for a Cyanotype Workshop September 5th from 12–2pm! Create your own stunning blue-and-white prints using just the sun, everyday objects, and water—no experience needed. Come play with light and leave with your own one-of-a-kind artwork! All are welcome! SPARK on the Circle is presented by Big Car Collaborative, Downtown Indy Alliance, and the City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development, in cooperation with the Indiana War Memorials Commission.

Join us on Thursday, September 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. for SPARK Happy Hour! Purchase a coffee, beer, wine, or Shake Up cocktail from Hanger Coffee presented by Coat Check and enjoy tunes from Fred Miller Fred Miller is an artist, educator, activist, and musician. He describes his music as “the sound of sunlight through a dusty 70s rangefinder lens”. You can find his music and videos on his Instagram account @mffred. SPARK Happy Hours are 4-6 p.m. on…

Join Rob Funkhouser for an art workshop on Saturday, September 12, from noon to 2 p.m. Rob is an Indianapolis-based composer, performer, and instrument builder who can never quite sit still. His work is concerned with ideas of place, memory, and pattern, and he is interested in interrogating the interstitial spaces between established genres. SPARK on the Circle is presented by Big Car Collaborative, Downtown Indy Alliance, and the City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development, in cooperation with the…