INDIANAPOLIS — On Saturday, May 16 from 1-10 p.m. on East 10th St., celebrate the rich history of jazz on Indy’s near east side with live performances at Re:Public and Mayfair Taproom. Attendees can explore the neighborhood through guided walking tours with Walk & Talk Indy, and enjoy shopping, food, drinks, and kid-friendly fun at Montgomery Market in the green space at 10th & Hamilton.
Jazz has deep roots on Indianapolis’s near east side, shaped by the historic African American cultural corridor along Indiana Avenue. From the 1930s through the 1960s, this area was a nationally recognized hub, home to vibrant clubs that hosted both local talent and touring legends, including Wes Montgomery.
Nearby corridors like 10th Street played a vital supporting role, serving as neighborhood gathering spaces where music, social clubs, and informal venues kept jazz woven into everyday life. As redeveloP.M.ent reshaped Indiana Avenue in the mid-20th century, the legacy of jazz lived on along streets like 10th, sustained by local musicians and residents in more grassroots, community-centered ways.
Live jazz performances will take place throughout the day at Re:Public & Mayfair Taproom. All performances are free to attend. All ages welcome!
At RE:PUBLIC ART SPACE, 2301 E. 10th Street:
• 1:00 p.m. | Arsenal Tech Jazz Ensemble
• 2:00 p.m. | Devon Ashley Trio
• 3:00 p.m. | Caleb Robinson Quartet
• 4:00 p.m. | Cassius Goens III Trio
• 5:00 p.m. | Dorian Phelps Trio
At MAYFAIR TAPROOM, 2032 E. 10th Street
• 6:00 p.m. | Brandon Douthitt Trio
• 8:00 p.m.. | Premium Blend
