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  • Roots & Routes: Kurt Vonnegut Museum Presents Special Cultural Exhibition and Panel

    Crispus Attucks Museum 1140 Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    The Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library, in conjunction with Indianapolis cultural institutions, proudly  presents "Roots & Routes: A Year of Journalism in America" a special celebration of American  heritage and legacy taking place Friday, June 20, 2025.  This important cultural event features renowned figures including Paul Hendrickson (New York Times  bestselling author and Washington Post […]

    Free

  • Legacy Reception & Book Chat: An Afternoon with A’Lelia Bundles

    Madam Walker Legacy Center 617 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis

    Join us for an unforgettable afternoon on Sunday, June 22, as we celebrate Day 3 of Legacy Fest with the remarkable A’Lelia Bundles, author of Joy Goddess and great-great-granddaughter of the legendary Madam C.J. Walker! 📍 Madam Walker Legacy Center VIP Reception – 3:30 PM (Ticket required) Book Chat – 5:00 PM (Free entry) This special event […]

  • Fourth of July Yin Yoga

    Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library 543 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Join us for our evening 4th of July party sponsored by The Nice Law Firm but join Julia Whitehead — Founder of the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Author, and Certified Yin Yoga Teacher — for a very special Independence Day workshop! Date & TimeFriday, July 4, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. […]

    $30 – $40

  • Independence Day Fireworks Watch Party

    Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library 543 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Join us for an unforgettable 4th of July celebration at the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, proudly sponsored by The Nice Law Firm! Enjoy an evening filled with delicious food, live music, and festive trivia and fun for all ages — all capped off with a spectacular view of downtown Indianapolis fireworks. Bring your friends, your family, and your […]

    $15 – $40

  • Study Hall: KVML X Crossroads Comedy

    KVML Staff Members Julia Whitehead (Founder/CEO), Chris LaFave (Curator), and Pat Downey (Operations Manager) will be participating in Crossroads Comedy Indianapolis' Study Hall series on Sunday August 17th at 6:30 PM. Julia, Chris and Pat will be lectures that will be followed by Crossroad's team doing improv scenes following each lecture. The Lectures are: "The […]

    $22

  • Night of Vonnegut

    The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library (KVML) invites you to celebrate the legacy of bestselling author, artist, peace advocate, and free speech champion at this year’s Night of Vonnegut. On October 18th, 2025, KVML hosts an early birthday party for Kurt Vonnegut and an evening of fun at Hampton Homewood in downtown Indianapolis. Sponsor Night […]

  • VonnegutFest: Screening of “SEX RADICAL” Film

    Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library 543 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    A screening of Andy Kirshner's new Docudrama Sex Radical. The film follows the real life story of Ida Craddock who publically clashed with Anthony Comstock over his enforcement of the Comstock Act. Film is 76 minutes followed by a virtual Q&A with director Andy Kirshner. Free Popcorn provided.

  • Lewis Black at KVML

    Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library 543 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Comedian, playwright, and author Lewis Black will visit the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library on November 9, 2025, to share reflections on his lifelong journey as a writer and to view the unveiling of the Lewis Black Youth Comedy Writing Program. The museum will also reveal an exhibition of his writing life.  Long before his […]

  • Paul Hendrickson: Veterans’ Stories of Courage & Redemption

    Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library 543 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    As part of our ongoing 2025 Year of Journalism, we’re honored to welcome Paul Hendrickson, acclaimed author and Honorary Chair for the year, for a special VonnegutFest conversation. Hendrickson will share reflections on fear, honor, heroism, and redemption, themes that run through his nonfiction works and through the life and legacy of Kurt Vonnegut, whose […]

  • Writing Workshop with Paul and John Hendrickson

    Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library 543 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Join Paul Hendrickson (National Book Critics Circle Award winner) and John Hendrickson (The Atlantic, Life on Delay) for a two-hour session of writing, reflection, and sharing on service, legacy, memory, and voice.