Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library
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Monday April 8 10:00am - 3:30pm EDT
A Big Eye in the Sky: Solar Eclipse Celebration
“The Earthlings behaved at all times as though there were a big eye in the sky—as though that big eye were ravenous for entertainment.” – Kurt Vonnegut, The Sirens of Titan On April 8th at 3:06 P.M., Indianapolis will be shrouded in darkness for three and a half minutes......More
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Monday April 8 6:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
Moonbeam Melodies: A Serendipitous Series of Accidents
You’ll be seeing polka dots and moonbeams at our inaugural speakeasy event at KVML’s Bokonon Lounge! You’ll be unstuck in time back to Indiana Avenue in 1922. Come dressed in your 20’s best and join us for a roaring evening of music, comedy, food, specialty drinks. Earl......More
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Thursday April 11 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
KVML X Carmel Clay Public Library: The Cold Millions Book Discussion
KVML and Carmel Clay Public Library invite you to a book discussion on The Cold Millions by Jess Walter. Secure your spot now and score a FREE copy of the book if you don’t already have one – because great stories are meant to be shared!
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Saturday April 20 8:00am - Monday April 22 5:00pm EDT
LA Times Book Festival
Join us for a special weekend in Los Angeles as part of our Vonnegut USA program!
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Saturday May 4 5:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Kentucky Derby Party
Saddle up for an evening of music, horse racing, betting, food, and fun. Don your Derby hat, sip your mint julep, and revel in the spirit of the races Vonnegut-style!
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Tuesday May 7 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Class of 2024: Virtual Graduation Party
Calling all 2024 Grads! Gather your friends and families and join us at our Virtual Graduation Party in your honor with a commencement speech by Kurt Vonnegut! In partnership with our friends at Seven Stories Press, hear from comedian and KVML Board Chair Lewis Black an......More
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Thursday May 16 7:00pm - 9:15pm EDT
Cesar Chavez: Film and Lecture on Latino Labor Rights in America
Join us at Garfield Park Conservatory for Cesar Chavez: Film and Lecture on Latino Labor Rights in America as part of our NEA Big Reads Programming. Public historian and preservation activist Glory-June Greiff will provide an opening talk on the history of labor movemen......More
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Wednesday June 19 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Juneteenth
Celebrate Emancipation and Imagination with music, food, and learning.
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Sunday September 22 10:00am - Saturday September 28 6:00pm EDT
Banned Books Week
Join us as we dare to question, provoke, and inspire others through Vonnegut and the writing of other banned authors, artists, musicians, and comedians.