A celebration of the arts with Indiana Public Radio's Pop of Culture

Get ready for a night packed with creativity, comedy and live performances! Join us as Pop of Culture guests take the stage to share their talents, from live music by Lollapalooza 2026 act Free Joel and local favorite Caleb McCoach to comedians, artists and authors from across the region. Plus, you’ll have a front-row seat for a live taping of Pop of Culture!

A whole-hog chef competition with food trucks, drinks, live music, family fun, and one big celebration of Indiana agriculture.

Whole Hog Invitational | The Inaugural Table

Presented by Meraki Hospitality Group and Indiana Grown

Friday, October 9, 2026

5pm–10pm

Bulldog Park | Crown Point, Indiana

Free Joel will perform from 8:30-9:30

The 6th annual Palace in the Backyard will be in a new location, Fishers Flower Farm--a hidden oasis that will be bursting with fresh blooms come September. Fishers Flower Farm is nestled in the heart of Fishers near 106th & Allisonville, just north of Indianapolis.

The Palace in the Backyard was initially created to provide an intimate setting for music-lovers to experience local band The Palace, winners of MOKB’s 2020 Battle of the Bands, winners of a 2023 Regional Emmy, and performers at the All IN, WonderRoad, and Indy Pride festivals. Now in its 6th year, the event has grown into a mini music festival with 5 other incredibly talented local bands, for a full evening of musical virtuosity.

This is an all-ages event and ALL are welcome. Local food and alcohol will be available for purchase. No outside food/drink allowed. Bring your own chairs/blankets.

ROCK N RAIL FESTIVAL

FREE JOEL WILL PLAY ON THE LAKE STREET STAGE ON FRIDAY. FREE EVENT!

Free Joel performs at Lollapalooza during the Chicago Made slot from 12:15-1:00 alongside other local artists. The biggest & most iconic all-day & all weekend fest in Chicago!

Join us for a weekend fest in Waveland, IN! Free Joel performs Saturday evening.

Message us on Instagram @freejoelband or email freejoelband@gmail.com for the address!

George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville, AR

Free Joel performs alongside Ted Hammig & the Campaign and Lariat

Free Joel performs at Moshmellow in St Louis, MO alongside Neutral Grey, the Block is on Fire, and Halcyon.

3359 S Jefferson Ave

Free Joel will be opening for rock bands, “The Retrograde” and “Lombardy” in Indianapolis at the Hi-Fi on November 23. Tickets here: https://www.tixr.com/groups/hifi/events/the-retrograde-156548?fbclid=IwdGRleANu_IpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHqmvuTakexSdBZelTc3tGzuQb7Wp3IfobltJBJZApDGHzbpnb3_ndgw0YZOY_aem_pt61wINK-kUGGXA3k1f88g

Join us at the Bookclub in Chicago for a Halloween celebration! Wear your costume! Tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/57443754/free-joel-naked-brunch-sinwith-a-period-stone-theory-chicago-bookclub?partner_id=100&_gl=1*1c9s9yq*_gcl_au*MTA5MTM5ODA2NS4xNzYxNzQ1OTgy*_ga*OTA3MTA4MDc1LjE3NjE3NDU5ODI.*_ga_DH1QK3ZDD6*czE3NjE3NDU5ODEkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjE3NDU5ODQkajU3JGwwJGgw*_ga_3X0WLRD0NF*czE3NjE3NDU5ODEkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjE3NDU5ODQkajU3JGwwJGg3MTMzNzgwOTU.

Free Joel performs alongside Tri-Way and the Crawpuppies at the 2025 End of Summer Bash at Lake of the Four Seasons in Northwest Indiana.

Free Joel performs on the Saturday of Griffith’s 2025 Rock n Rail Fest on the Lake Street Stage at 5:30!