Broad Ripple Report: Weekend Top 5 (Aug. 1-3)

It’s the start of August, the sun’s out, and Broad Ripple is ready to be enjoyed. Unless you’re not into live music, great weather, drinks, and good times — then hey, probably just stay at home. For the rest of us, here’s your weekend game plan!

1. 🍹Margarita and 🥂Mimosa Bar Crawl

Kilroy’s, Red Room, Brickhouse | Saturday, Aug 2 | 2–8 PM
Get your citrus fix at this Saturday crawl across three Broad Ripple staples. Registration is 2–4 PM.
🎟️ Must be 21+ | Expect drink specials, party vibes, and probable brunch decisions Sunday.

2. 🎶 The Quarter Live Music Weekend

Friday & Saturday, Aug 1–2 | 7–10 PM
Friday brings Touch of Grass with special guests, Rob from The Porchmen & Michael Clark. Saturday rolls in Caleb Keith and the Calaveras. Smooth tunes, cold drinks, and a cozy front-porch vibe.

3. 🎉 MouseTrap’s 23rd Birthday Bash

Aug 1–3 | All Weekend
This neighborhood dive is throwing a party that spans the weekend:

  • 🎸 Annual Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash - Aug 1 & 2

  • 🎉 Family Day & Charlie Morgan Quintet - Aug 3, 4–9 PM
    Food, vendors, live music, kid-friendly fun. It’s like a block party but cooler.

4. 🪩🕺🏽Throwback & Cosplay Raves @ The Vogue

Aug 1–3

  • Friday, Aug 1 – 2000s Rave – relive 2003 like it just happened (bring the glowsticks).

  • Saturday, Aug 2 – Anime Rave – cosplay catwalk, anime drinks, DJ sets, full night of dancing.

  • Sunday, Aug 3 – Kurt Vile & The Violators w/ Merce Lemon – for your chill-down Sunday night.

5. 🎷 The Jazz Kitchen Weekend Lineup

Aug 1–3

  • Friday: Emma Hedrick Album Release Party

  • Saturday: Rob Dixon and Triology

  • Sunday: Josh Kaufman & Natalie Marque
    Broad Ripple’s jazziest hangout is stacked this weekend. Get dinner and stay for the soul.

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