Summer is almost over, but the music isn't stopping.

Why it matters: Some of the biggest names in music are touring during PSL season.

Zoom in: While this (not exhaustive) guide focuses on mainstream out-of-towners hitting the road, Central Indiana is bursting with live music opportunities courtesy of our talented local creators this fall.

• Even better, a lot of those shows are free.

Fun fact: If you want to save some cash on concert tickets, this weekend is your time to act.

• Dozens of upcoming shows at Old National Centre are offering 25% off tickets through a Live Nation promotion that ends Sunday.
• More details can be found here.

Here are 40 concerts in Indy set to bring the noise this fall.

The Doobie Brothers

• Sept. 13 at Ruoff Music Center.
• Tickets start at $25.

Blink-182

• Sept. 17 at Ruoff Music Center.
• Tickets start at $67.

Shaboozey

• Sept. 22 at Old National Centre.
• Tickets start at $85.

J.I.D.

• Oct. 29 at Old National Centre.
• Tickets start at $70.50.

Jonas Brothers

• Nov. 2 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
• Tickets start at $158.

Lisa Loeb and Joan Osborne

• Nov. 7 at Payne & Mencias Palladium.
• Tickets start at $36.

John Legend

• Nov. 16 at Fishers Event Center.
• Tickets start at $114.

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"Ordinary" by Alex Warren was the top song this summer for Spotify users in Indianapolis.

The big picture: The platform says listeners "swapped carefree anthems for songs that felt personal, vulnerable, and emotionally charged — both lyrically and sonically."

Driving the news: According to Spotify data, summer 2025 was the least danceable and lowest-energy summer for music, based on the tempos, rhythm stability, beat strength and overall regularity of its top tracks.

How it works: Spotify's editors handpicked a list of tracks based on streaming data, cultural impact and editorial insight that "collectively defined the season across the Northern Hemisphere" and shared the data exclusively with Axios.

Here's the top five tunes in Indianapolis this summer.

🤠 "Ordinary" by Alex Warren

🍻 "Back To Friends" by Sombr

🍼 "Manchild" by Sabrina Carpenter

💔 "Love Me Not" by Ravyn Lenae

💃🏾 "Shake It To The Max (FLY) – Remix" by MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea

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A civility summit happening later this month in Carmel will bring civic and organizational leaders from across the nation to the Hamilton County suburb for two days of planning and politeness.

Catch up quick: Carmel City Council member Jeff Worrell kicked off his civility campaign early last year when hundreds of people packed the Carmel Clay Library to share difficult interactions they've had with others in the wake of a particularly nasty mayoral race.

• After over a year of more civility-focused community meetings and a recurring column in the Current, Worrell launched the Carmel Civility Foundation earlier this year.
• Branded as "Project Civility," the nonprofit aims to provide tools and guidance to other communities or organizations interested in injecting more civility into their work.

Yes, but: Worrell thinks that more can be done and believes the movement that has picked up momentum in Carmel can help people nationwide as divisiveness and frustration builds.

Driving the news: The nonprofit's first big swing at national civility is its invite-only national summit on Sept. 26-27 at Carmel Clay Library.

• Worrell said he expects about 50 leaders to attend the inaugural gathering, which kicks off with a fireside chat between former Gov. Mitch Daniels and Alexandra Hudson — author of "The Soul of Civility" and adjunct professor at the Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy.

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⏪ Rep. Jim Lucas, one of the first Republican lawmakers to openly oppose mid-cycle redistricting, took to social media yesterday to reverse his stance and declare that he is "now a rock solid HELL YES" on the matter. (Indiana Capital Chronicle)

🇺🇲 Gov. Mike Braun has directed that flags be flown at half-staff at all state facilities through sunset Sunday, following President Trump's order for all U.S. flags to be lowered in remembrance of Charlie Kirk. (FOX59)

🖍️ About 11% of Indiana's early child care providers say they may close in the next year as state day cares and preschools face significant funding losses. (WFYI)

🏈 After being voted out three years ago following unsuccessful bids to join the Hoosier Crossroads Conference, Carmel and Center Grove athletics will rejoin the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference for the 2026-27 school year. (WTHR)

🎓 Martin University president Sean Huddleston will step down from his position in November. He has been president of Martin since 2019. (Mirror Indy)

The Indianapolis Indians are closing out a strong season of summer baseball by showing some love to their hometown fans.

Driving the news: The season-ending series against the Iowa Cubs doubles as Fan Appreciation Weekend.

• That means free foam fingers for the first fans in the ballpark, free food for kids on Sunday and a pair of fireworks shows tonight and tomorrow.

Plus: "Double Dare" personality Marc Summers will be the house to sign autographs and host themed games at Victory Field.

• No word on whether slime will be included.

Catch up quick: The Indians are currently first in the MiLB International League West with a record of 79-61.

If you go: Games start at 7:05pm tonight, 6:35pm Saturday and 1:35pm Sunday.

• Tickets start at $15.

More weekend picks:

🩰 See Dance Kaleidoscope open its 2025-26 season during "Volume 1: Launch," a series of three performances at Butler University's Schrott Center for the Arts. 7pm tonight and Saturday, 2pm Sunday.

• Tickets start at $48.

🔬 Expose the little ones to the excitement of STEM education during STEM Exploration Day at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 10am tomorrow.

• Museum admission is $28 for adults and $23 for kids.

🎨 Also at the Children's Museum, visiting artist Johnson Simon will offer free sessions to inspire the next generation to embrace creativity, 1:30pm and 2:30pm tomorrow.

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