Indiana Repertory Theatre - 140 W. Washington. 317-635-5277. Indiana's best theatre group performs in this architectural masterpiece of a theater! Two theaters provide different types of performances, and they're version of A Christmas Carol is a classic. Be sure to check out their Shakespeare performances. Dress up in your Sunday best and see a matinee to save some bucks! Cocktails are served! All ages.

Wander the Galleries on First Fridays - Mass. Ave opens it's doors every first Friday to local art lovers and novices. Explore the art galleries, theaters, restaurants and bars in this quirky and revitalized area of downtown Indy. Galleries service food and booze and schedule their collection openings around this time of the month. During the warm months outdoor musicians and performers take to the streets, adding to the atmosphere. Don't forget to skip north on Delaware to the Harrison Center for their opening too.

The Phoenix Theatre - 749 N. Park Ave. 317-635-7529. Founded in the early 80s, Phoenix has always been a theater to experience unique, thought provoking, open minded shows. From classics to world-premiers. Controversy is frequent! Rocky Horror, HAIR, Three Guys Naked From The Waist Down, Vampire Lesbians of Sodom, Six Degrees of Separation, Glengarry Glen Ross, The Vagina Monologues, The Laramie Project, Bat Boy: The Musical are only some of the classic and fascinating titles of past performances! Tickets range from $15-29. All ages.

Kuaba Gallery - 876 Mass Ave. 888-809-9179. Kuaba promotes modern African art. A portion of every sale goes to a non-for-profit that helps African orphans.

See a Puppet Show at Peewinkle's - 25 E. Henry St. 800-849-4853. Indy's only puppet studio! 50-seat theater in downtown Indy provides entertaining puppet shows for all ages. Puppet are made in house. Call ahead to schedule a puppet workshop - learn about the art and history, make your own too! Tickets are only $8 and an extra post-show workshop is $3. Shows happen in the afternoons and early evening.

Murphy Art Center - 1043 Virginia Ave. 317-686-0895. 23 artists have galleries at this Fountain Square studio building. First Friday includes an open house. Some of Indy's most bright shining stars have galleries here.

Wheeler Arts Community - 1035 Sanders St. 317-916-8894. A collaboration of the city and the University of Indianapolis to provide affordable studio and housing space for students and artists. 36 loft/studios are housed here as well as a theater.

Indianapolis Civic Theatre - 3200 Cold Spring Rd. 317-924-6700. This is Indy's largest professionally managed theatre, which started in 1914. From comedies to drama, they host it all. Their performance of of The Crucible left me in tears, great company. Tickets range range from $24-32. All ages.

American Cabaret Theatre - 401 E. Michigan St. 317-631-0334. ACT is a cabaret-style theatre that serves food and cocktails during the performances. Many of the shows feature song/dance/acting routines with upbeat and fun-filled performances, they are also usually original pieces. Tickets are $20-25. All ages.

Get Involved With Improv Theatre Comedy Sportz - 721 Mass. Ave. 866-91-LAUGH. A hilarious way to spend an evening! Comedy Sportz takes ideas thrown up from the audience and throws them into wacky and weird skits. They have all ages and 17+ performances. Drinks and snacks are served. Tickets are $14 adults, $12 students & seniors, $6 kids 5-11, under 4 are free.

Beef and Boards Dinner Theatree - 9301 Michigan Rd. 317-872-9664. For over 30 years B&B has been providing equity Broadway performances. Buffet dinner with cocktails is served during performances. Seasons range from classic Rogers & Hammstein shows to modern hits. Tickets range from $32.50-$52.50. All ages.

Theatre on the Square - 627 Mass Ave. 317-685-8687. Originally located in Fountain Square, the move of this theater to Mass Ave prompted the revitalization of this arts district. Community theatre at it's best with a varied selection of plays. Reefer Madness: The Musical, Southern Baptist Sissies are two of the shows for this upcoming season. A theatre for the more culturally aware and open minded! Tickets range from $15-25.

Dance Kaleidoscope - 140 W. Washington St. 317-940-6555. Performances take place inside the Indiana Repratory Theatre. Indy's contemporary dance troupe. Performances feature Martha Graham classics to director David Hochoy's own creations such as "Magical Mystery Tour" which features the music of the Beatles. Tickets range from $15-34.

Indianapolis Opera Performances held at Clowes Hall - 4600 Sunset Ave. 317-283-3470. Indy's only opera troupe. Featuring the finest singers from the region and international fame.

Circle City Sound - Performances held every Monday evening at 7pm at Scottish Rite Cath. (650 N. Meridian St) and throughout the city. Indy's only barbershop performance group.

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra - Hilbert Theater on the Circle Downtown. 317-262-1100. Indy's internationally acclaimed symphony. Check out the website to see what performances are happening. A great Holiday extravaganza takes place during the Christmas season and special guests are frequent.

Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra - Butler University. Performs at Clowes Hall Sunday and Mondays Sept-May. They are orchestra in residence at Clowes Hall which garnishes them plenty of experience and status. Four centuries of music are covered.