Community Calendar

This event has been rescheduled from its previous date.

Join WFYI Live for an Indie Lens Pop-Up screening of The Librarians on April 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at Central Library. This screening is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is recommended. This event is part of the Indie Lens Pop-Up community series which brings people together for film screenings and community-driven conversations.

Following the screening, WFYI's Education Editor Eric Weddle will moderate a discussion.

About The Librarians:

When Texas lawmakers seek to review a list of books, librarians find themselves on the frontlines of a national battle. Across the U.S., librarians face the impact of uniting against library collection standards that include restrictions on race-related and LGBTQIA+ content. Drawing on historical context, The Librarians explores the broader implications for education and public life.

TICKETS GO ON SALE AT NOON, MARCH 4, 2026

This is your opportunity to see beloved author and host Rick Steves at The Historic Artcraft Theatre. Attendees who purchase $50 general admission or $100 VIP tickets receive a paperback copy of his memoir, On the Hippie Trail. A Special Evening with Rick Steves is a can’t-miss event! This fundraiser supports programming, resources and initiatives at the Johnson County Public Library. Additionally, $5 from each ticket sold goes directly to supporting WFYI.

Doors open at 5 p.m.

Classic concessions and bar drinks are available for purchase from The Historic Artcraft Theatre. Greek's Pizzeria will have personal pizzas available for purchase.

Presentation at 6 p.m.

Sit back and experience engaging travel tales from Rick Steves. The event is approximately two hours.

Rick Steves "mosh pit" book signing at 8 p.m.

A classic Rick Steves event experience: the book signing mosh pit! See a photo of his mosh pit here. Bring your book to the front of the auditorium to snag a signature as Rick whirls around in the center of the crowd for the fastest and most fun signing line you've ever seen. Rick will not be able to personalize books or provide individual photos due to the format of the book signing.

VIP Q&A Session

Want an opportunity to ask Rick Steves questions in a small group setting? Purchase a VIP ticket and attend the after-talk Q&A session at Main & Madison Market Cafe, just across the street. VIP tickets include reserved seating in The Artcraft Theatre. Doors to Main & Madison open at 8:15. VIP Q&A Tickets include an unsigned paperback copy of On the Hippie Trail, refreshments and one drink ticket.

Celebrate Día del Niño with WFYI at Be My Neighbor Day on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a sensory-friendly hour from 9 to 10 a.m. The event will take place at Indianapolis Public Library's West Perry Branch and will include visits with Daniel Tiger, musical performances by Grammy Award-winning duo 123 Andrés and story times in English and Spanish. In addition, neighbors of all ages will enjoy creating art and music, playing games and more! This event is free and open to the public. We can't wait to see you at this grr-ific celebration!

Daniel Tiger is coming to the West Lafayette Public Library on Sunday, April 26 from 1 to 3:30 p.m.! Families and children will enjoy meeting Daniel Tiger, writing letters to community helpers and neighbors, creating art, contributing to a group kindness chain and more. Each child will receive an activity bag including their own book!

Enjoy An Evening with David Sedaris on April 27 at Clowes Memorial Hall! David Sedaris, America’s best-selling humorist and social satirist, returns following publication of his most recent book of short stories, Happy Go Lucky, and his first ever children’s book, Pretty Ugly. In his customary sartorial and humorous manner, David will make you laugh and think in equal measures, with all new, unpublished stories and commentary. As always, the reading will be accompanied by a pre and post-show book signing.

WFYI is proud to partner on this event, hosted by Butler Arts & Events Center.

In Indiana, many households that were once considered financially secure are now facing increased risk of instability due to rising costs of living and limited financial buffers/safety nets to fall back on. County-level analysis of ALICE data (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) shows a different on-ground reality from the federally demarcated poverty line. This report explores how economic security is becoming more out of reach for many families. By examining ALICE households and geographic patterns, particularly where rent, childcare, and grocery costs consume a disproportionate share of earnings, this analysis explores the question: What socioeconomic indicators are early-warning, high-risk factors for moving into the ALICE population, beyond income alone?

Through this collaboration between The Polis Center, SAVI, and WFYI, we'll explore what factors beyond income put Indiana households at greater risk of falling into ALICE status.

Join The Economic Club of Indiana for a lively event on May 1, 2026, as we welcome Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America.

Since 2018, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Feeding America, a network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs, and the largest charity in the United States since 2022, according to Forbes. Under her strategic guidance, the organization has reached new milestones in addressing domestic food insecurity. Claire's leadership has propelled Feeding America forward, navigating through the challenges of a global pandemic and significantly growing the strength of its network of food banks and partner agencies to better serve communities and people facing hunger.

Claire holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Louisiana in Lafayette, a Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and a Master of Laws in Taxation from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in Dallas, Texas.

Claire was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2020. In 2021, she was honored with PRWeek’s Communicator of the Year award and Sothern Methodist University’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Claire was among Forbes 50 over 50 in 2022, and, in 2023, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities honored Claire with the Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Claire has been a lifelong volunteer and has served on a number of nonprofit boards, including the Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, the board of directors and audit committee for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and the board of trustees and finance and audit committee for the National Urban League and the National Association of Black Accountants. She also served on the corporate advisory board for the Association of Latino Professionals for America and the global board of directors and the Walmart Foundation executive committee.

Join WFYI at Kan-Kan Cinema in Indianapolis on Wednesday, May 6 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for a premiere screening of the locally produced film “Stroke: Time is Brain.” This film investigates technologies that are improving stroke treatment and recovery around the world. Before the screening, check out an IU Health mobile stroke unit ambulance in the Kan-Kan parking lot! This state-of-the-art vehicle is equipped with a computed tomography (CT) scanner and can save lives with early stroke diagnosis. After the film, medical experts from IU Health will answer questions from the audience.

Joining us for a panel will be Dr. Ann Jones, Board Certified Vascular Neurologist and Dr. Kaustubh Limaye: Board Certified Vascular Neurologist and fellowship trained in neuroendovascular surgery. Also joining us from IU Health will be Stephanie Xayamath, Outreach and Education Specialist Neuroscience and Janae Chamberlain, RN, Stroke and Quality Coordinator.

About the film:

“Stroke: Time is Brain” takes you on a journey through the history of stroke treatment. As recently as the 1990s, most doctors and researchers thought there might never be effective treatments for stroke. For centuries before that, victims of stroke were thought to have been "struck down" as if by lightning, by mysterious or evil forces. Now, due to the heroic efforts of scientists, researchers and doctors around the globe, stroke can be treated--but only if patients receive treatment quickly enough--hence the oft repeated phrase, "Time is brain." 

Filmed in several countries, Stroke: Time is Brain introduces us to the researchers who discovered what causes strokes, scientists who discovered how compounds already in the body can be used to fight stroke, and doctors who are working on innovative ways to use everything from x-rays to robots to make almost miraculous recovery possible. 

Today, even though stroke remains the number two cause of death around the world, now there is reason for hope.

Stroke: Time is Brain was produced in partnership with WFYI by Emmy award winning Executive Producer Steve Krahnke, Director Glenn Gephard, Editor Susanne Schwibsand, Lead Science Advisor Dr. Judd Jensen. Funding is provided by Genentech, Penumbra, Swedish/HCA and Neurologica. 

Missed SUFFS on Broadway? Bring the experience home! Gather a group of friends and reserve a Watch Party Kit and host your own watch party at home. Great Performances | SUFFS will air May 8 on WFYI TV, or you can stream for free on the PBS App through June 8. Your mailed kit includes themed recipes, extra content recommendations, discussion questions and supplies to create your own buttons and sashes.

We’d like to thank our partners, The Indianapolis Propylaeum and Indiana Humanities.

Join WFYI at Guggman Haus Brewery for our signature News & Brews trivia!

Do you keep up with news and current events? Is "I heard on NPR" one of your catch phrases?

Well, it's time to put that knowledge to use! Join WFYI Live for News & Brews on Tuesday, May 19 at Guggman Haus Brewing Co.! Grab your friends, register a team and brush up on your current events by listening to WFYI 90.1 and the WFYI News Now podcast for your chance to win some amazing prizes.

Team check-in begins at 6 p.m. Trivia starts at 6:30 p.m.