March Plan Ahead: Your Indy events calendar

Happy March, Indy. ☘️ If you’re anything like us, you’re ecstatic about the slightly warmer weather, basketball madness, and spring on the horizon — and with all that excitement, you’re also looking for fun local events to attend. Read on for all the top events happening this month in the Circle City.

Note: COVID-19 protocols are changing rapidly to curb the spread of the Omicron variant in Indy. Please make sure to check event listing pages + venue websites for the most up-to-date information.

Tues., March 1-Sun., March 6

Tues., March 1

• Shared, Used & Taken - Native Land | Tues., March 1 | 5-7:30 p.m. | The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis, 3001 N. White River Parkway W. Dr. | Free | Join Autumn Brunelle, citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, for a conversation about land acknowledgements. 🌳
• Negin Farsad at Madam Walker Legacy Center | Tues., March 1 | 6-8 p.m. | Madam Walker Legacy Center, 617 Indiana Ave. | Free | Social justice meets comedy with this female comedian + TED Fellow’s remarks on politics, sex, and culture. 🎤
• Mardi Gras Party featuring Pork N Beans Brass Band | Tues., March 1 | 6:30 p.m. | The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave. | $10+ | Enjoy music from this New Orleans style brass band, New Orleans food specials + Mardi Gras themed cocktails. 🍹
• Tai Chi Flow | Tues., March 1 | 12-12:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Exercise body + mind with an Indianapolis Public Library Tai Chi flow class suitable for all ages — meets biweekly.

Wed., March 2

• 2022 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament | Wed., March 2-Sun., March 6 | Various times | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $82.50+ | Indianapolis will host the women’s tournament for the 25th time in the event’s 29-year history. 🏀
• Indianapolis Job Fair | Wed., March 2 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Indianapolis Marriott East, 7202 East 21st St. | Free | Talk to companies hiring in industries like accounting, advertising, food + beverage, media, and telecommunications. 💼
• Painting Hidden Springs | Wed., March 2 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Painting with a Twist, 8804 N. Michigan Rd. | $39+ | Enjoy a live painting tutorial to make your own piece of art with wine, beer + snacks.
• Introduction to Microsoft Word | Wed., March 2 | 2-3 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library, Martindale-Brightwood Branch, 2434 N. Sherman Dr. | This Microsoft word tutorial will equip you to write resumes, letters, and documents. 💻

Thurs., March 3

• DK Edge of Innovation | Thurs., March 3-Sun., March 6 | 7 p.m. | Indiana Repertory Theatre | $18+ | Three dance pieces by two guest choreographers, featuring a Q&A from artistic director David Hochoy during intermission. 🎶
• Wilderado at HI-FI | Thurs., March 3 | 8:30 p.m. | HI-FI, 1043 Virginia Ave. | $14 | Listen to the Indie folk band presented by Sun King Brewing + MOKB — doors open at 7:30 p.m. 🎶
• Green Screen Karaoke | Thurs., March 3 | 9 p.m. | State Street Pub, 243 N. State Ave. | Free | Show up early to sign up for this popular event + bring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. 🎤
• An Evening with the Authors | Thurs., March 3 | 8-10 p.m. | White Rabbit Cabaret, 1116 Prospect St. | “Where literary satire meets sketch comedy.” 📖

Fri., March 4

• Opening reception: Growth | Fri., March 4 | 6-9 p.m. | Garfield Park Arts Center | Free | A First Friday opening reception for the newest art exhibit featuring IPS student artists with works around the theme of growth, renewal, and revival. 🖼️
• Sip & Shop | Fri., March 4 | 5-9 p.m. | Noblesville, Main Street | Free | Follow the map + enter a drawing for prizes as you sip on drinks and shop on Noblesville’s Main Street. 🛍️
• Urban Fêtes: SILENT “TRAP WARS” | Fri., March 4 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Epic Ultra Lounge, 8215 Center Run Dr. | $25 | Vibe out to three live DJs spinning new and old school R&B, dance, and trap hits to keep you singing + dancing. 🎧
• DK Edge of Innovation | Thurs., March 3-Sun., March 6 | 7 p.m. | OneAmerica Mainstage, Indiana Repertory Theatre | $18+ | Three dance pieces by two guest choreographers, featuring a Dance Talks with artistic director David Hochoy 30 mins. before the show. 🎶
• Farewell Angelina | Fri., March 4 | 8 p.m. | The Tarkington, 3 Carter Green | $45+ | This female Country trio was included in Rolling Stone’s “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know.” 🪕
• First Friday Music | Fri., March 4 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Irving Theater, 505 Washington St. | Free | Enjoy this free music lineup with Delta Dog Duo, Gene Deer, Marrialle Sellars + DogDnA. 🎵
• Best of Fest | Fri., March 4-Sat., March 5 | Various times | Historic Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., Franklin | $8 | Catch four fan-favorite films from the 2021 Heartland Film Festival at this 100-year-old theatre. 🎥
• Kris Graves: A Southern Horror | Fri., March 4 | 6-10 p.m. | Tube Factory Artspace, 1125 Cruft St. | Kris creates opportunities for conversation in his art through artwork that deals with societal problems. 🎨

Sat., March 5

• Baconfest | Sat., March 5 | 12 p.m. | The Pavilion at Pan Am, 201. S. Capitol Ave. | $20+ | Dig into over 40 bacon-inspired dishes at this 21+ event hosted by Q95. 🥓
• Flurries on the Canal | Sat., March 5 | 1-3 p.m. | Canal Walk, Walnut Street Basin | Free | See a variety of performances as part of Indy Keeps Creating, hosted by the Indianapolis Cultural Trail Inc. ❄️
• DK Edge of Innovation | Thurs., March 3-Sun., March 6 | 7 p.m. | OneAmerica Mainstage, Indiana Repertory Theatre | $18+ | Three dance pieces by two guest choreographers featuring a Dance Talks with artistic director David Hochoy 30 mins. before the show. 🎶
• Okee Dokee Brothers | Sat., March 5 | 10:30 a.m. + 1 p.m. | The Tarkington, 3 Carter Green | $30+ | This Grammy-winning duo writes folk songs for kids and families about creativity and exploring the outdoors. 🎵
• Best of Fest | Fri., March 4-Sat., March 5 | Various times | Historic Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., Franklin | $8 | Catch four fan-favorite films from the 2021 Heartland Film Festival at this 100-year-old theatre. 🎥

Sun., March 6

• March Goddess Circle | Sun., March 6 | 3-6 p.m. | 813 Broad Ripple Ave. | $85 | Sarah Boutwell, founder of Beauty Of Women (B.O.W.), will facilitate vulnerable conversations which will be captured through professional photography for each attendee. ✨
• Mixed Rep | Sun., March 6 | 4 p.m. | The Tarkington, 3 Carter Green | $35 | This Central Indiana Dance Ensemble show features a variety of dance selections — catch the silent auction at 2 p.m. before the show. 🩰
• DK Edge of Innovation | Thurs., March 3-Sun., March 6 | 7 p.m. | OneAmerica Mainstage, Indiana Repertory Theatre | $18+ | Three dance pieces by two guest choreographers. 🎶
• Write On! | Sun., March 6 | 3-4 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Writers ages 12-17 can practice creative writing in a variety of mediums. ✏️

Mon., March 7-Sun., March 13

Mon., March 7

• A Raisin in the Sun | Mon., March 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave. | $15 | Catch National Players production of the award-winning classic play. 🎭
• Acoustic Open Mic | Every Monday night | 7-10 p.m. | Irving Theater, 5505 Washington St. | Free | Perform your original acoustic music at this all-ages open mic. 🎤
• Warming Sun Painting | Mon., March 7 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Painting with a Twist, 8804 N. Michigan Rd. | $39+ | Enjoy a live painting tutorial to make your own piece of art with wine, beer + snacks. 🎨
• Wood Pen Turning | Mon., March 7 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, 8452 Castleton Corner Dr. | $75 | All levels of woodworking experience are invited to learn skills + take home their own pen. 🖋️

Tues., March 8

• Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | Tues., March 8 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $8+ | Catch Cavaliers take on the Pacers. 🏀
• Jungle Tales | Tues., March 8 | 10-11 a.m. | Garfield Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Dr. | $5 | Bring your preschooler for a nature-related story, craft + activity to do together. 🍃

Wed., March 9

• Trivia Night in Top Out Cafe | Wed., March 9 | 7:15-9:15 p.m. | Top Out Cafe, 1411 Roosevelt Ave. | Free | Test your trivia skills in groups of five or less to win beer + gift cards — arrive 10-15 minutes early to sign up. 🍺
• 2022 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament | Wed., March 9-Sun., March 13 | Various times | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $25+ | Join as Indianapolis hosts the postseason men’s basketball tournament for the Big Ten Conference. 🏀
• Watch Out Wednesday: Frank Glover’s Free Jazz Trio | Wed., March 9 | 7 p.m. | The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave. | $15+ | Hear Frank Glover’s first experimental trio, with music composed on the spot. 🎵
• Drag Bingo | Wed., March 9 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Metazoa Brewing Co., 140 S. College Ave. | $5/table | Join Metazoa Brewing Co. for a night of craft beer, drag, and bingo. 🍺

Thurs., March 10

• Murder Mystery Night | Thurs., March 10 | 7-9 p.m. | Guggman Haus Brewing, 1701 Gent Ave. | $30+ | A family-friendly event where detectives will be cracking the case of the 12th Street Theater Fire Murder. 🔍
• Greetings from Japan: Puccini’s Madame Butterfly | Thurs., March 10 | 11 a.m. | Hilbert Circle Theatre | $10+ | Part of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Coffee Classical Series, IU School of Music singers will perform Act III of Puccini’s Madame Butterfly. 🦋
• Wishbone Ash | Thurs., March 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Irving Theater, 505 Washington St. | $35 | Celebrate melodic rock band Wishbone Ash’s 50th year touring at their Indianapolis stop. 🎸

Fri., March 11

• An Evening in the Garden | Fri., March 11 | 7-11 p.m. | Indiana State Fairgrounds Expo Hall | $125+ | A preview gala to the Indiana Flower & Patio Show that will feature specialties from top restaurants, live music, interactive entertainment, a silent auction in the gardens. 💐
• The Club at Crosspoint Open House | Fri., March 11 | 4-7 p.m. | 9800 Crosspoint Blvd. | Free | Join The Club for an after work open house at this transformed piece of Crosspoint Center, previously Marsh Headquarters — with small bites, cocktails, beer, wine, and giveaways. 🤝
• Eden Espinosa | Fri., March 11-Sat., March 12 | 8 p.m. | The Cabaret, 924 N. Pennsylvania St. | $80+ | Broadway’s Eden Espinosa of Wicked, RENT, and Falsettos will share an intimate evening of songs and off-the-cuff stories — requests taken. 🎭
• Joslyn + The Sweet Compression | Fri., March 11 | 9 p.m. | HI-FI Indianapolis, 1043 Virginia Ave. | $15+ | This band’s funk, soul, and R+B sound features vocalist Joslyn Hampton.
• R&B Only Live | Fri., March 11 | 7:15 p.m.-12 a.m. | Old National Centre, Deco Room | $50+ | Sing, dance, and experience R&B music from the past to present live from DJ Dauché. 🎵

Sat., March 12

• Diagon Alley Vendor Fair | Sat., March 12 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Books & Brews, 3808 Shelby St. | Free | Experience the magic of this 4th annual Harry Potter-themed event where everyone will win a prize + have lots of photo opportunities. ⚡
• Shamrock 5K Beer Run + BrewFest | Sat., March 12 | 12-5 p.m. | Historic Military Park, 601 W. New York | $33+ | Sample beers along the way in this St. Patrick’s Day 5K with a DJ, food trucks, cornhole, and beer pong. 🍺
• Restorative Yoga + Acupuncture Workshop | Sat., March 12 | 1-3 p.m. | Studio You Yoga, 862 S. SR 135, Greenwood | $45+ | This class will combine restorative yoga poses with acupuncture to allow for an even deeper relaxation session. 🧘
• Meet Me on Main | Sat., March 12 | 5 p.m. | Carmel Arts & Design District | Free | Head to Main Street in the Arts & Design District + enjoy art galleries, live music, and crafts. 🎨
• Eden Espinosa | Fri., March 11-Sat., March 12 | 8 p.m. | The Cabaret, 924 N. Pennsylvania St. | $80+ | Broadway’s Eden Espinosa of Wicked, RENT, and Falsettos will share an intimate evening of songs and off-the-cuff stories — requests taken. 🎭
• Warhol’s West Opening Day | Fri., March 11 | Various times | Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St. | Included with admission | Celebrate the opening of Warhol’s West, the late-career works of Andy Warhol, by making your own Pop Art Pop-Tart + an exhibition tour. 🎨
• Lucky Dog 5K | Sat., March 12 | 9:30 a.m. | Military Park | $40 | Run or walk to support local animal shelters that house the community’s furry friends. 🐶
• Decades of Hits Concert | Sat., March 12 | 7 p.m. | The Pavilion at Pan Am, 201 S. Capitol Ave. | $20+ | Experience this epic show with performances from Chingy, Waka Flaka Flame, J. Holiday, and local legend DJ B Nasty. 🎵

Sun., March 13

• Paint your Pet | Sun., March 13 | 11 a.m. + 3 p.m. | Metazoa Brewing Co., 140 S. College Ave. | $45 | An instructor will draw your pet’s outline for you to paint — $25 of your ticket benefits IndyHumane. 🐶
• Write On! | Sun., March 13 | 4-5 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Writers ages 12-17 can practice creative writing in a variety of mediums. ✏️
• Mud Row | Sun., March 13 | 2 p.m. | Fonseca Theatre, 2508 W Michigan St. | $25 | Dominique Morisseau’s play about two sisters explores class, race, love + family. 🎭
• Tad Robinson Band featuring Paul Holdman | Sun., March 13 | 6:30 p.m. | The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave. | $20+ | Vocalist Tad Robinson is accompanied by organ, guitar, and drums in this jazz performance. 🎵

Mon., March 14-Sun., March 20

Mon., March 14

• Yarn Club | Mon., March 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library, Wayne Branch, 198 S. Girls School Rd. | Free | Find community with fellow knit + crochet lovers and work on personal projects. 🧶
• Acoustic Open Mic | Every Monday night | 7-10 p.m. | Irving Theater, 5505 Washington St. | Free | Perform your original acoustic music at this all-ages open mic. 🎤

Tues., March 15

• Kat Von D with Prayers | Tues., March 15 | 8 p.m. | The Vogue Theatre, 6259 N. College Ave. | $25+ | See the famous tattoo artist + TV personality live, along with San Diego’s finest cholo goth pioneers. 🎶
• Indiana Pacers vs. Memphis Grizzlies | Tues., March 15 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $11+ | 🏀
• Tai Chi Flow | Tues., March 15 | 12-12:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Exercise body + mind with an Indianapolis Public Library Tai Chi flow class suitable for all ages — meets biweekly.
• The Ophelias, Public Universal Friend, Sylvia Thomas | Tues., March 15 | 7 p.m. | Healer, 3631 E. Raymond St. | $12+ | See Ohio-based Ophelias, Indy-based Public Universal Friend + Hoosier poet Sylvia Thomas at this unique venue. 🎶
• Basketball Trivia | Tues., March 15 | 5:45-8:30 p.m. | Metazoa Brewing Co., 140 S. College Ave. | Free | Put your basketball knowledge to the test with a night of craft beer + trivia fun. 🏀

Wed., March 16

• Trivia Night - Harry Potter Movies | Wed., March 16 | 7-9 p.m. | Ash & Elm Cider Co., 2104 E. Washington St. | Free | The magic begins with cider, food, and Harry Potter movies trivia. 🪄
• Drum Tao 2022 | Wed., March 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave. | $25+ | This famous visual + musical Japanese Entertainment show features Wadaiko-drums, Japanese flutes, and harps. 🥁
• Hoosier Lottery Greening of the Canal | Wed., March 16 | 5 p.m. | Free | Canal Walk, 400 W. Ohio St. | Free | Watch the pouring of the dye to turn the canal green for St. Patrick’s Day with live music and the mayor’s remarks. ☘️
• Steve Hackman Presents: The Resurrection Mixtape | Wed., March 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle | $15+ | This performance fuses classical + hip hop music, featuring works by Gustav Mahler and Tupac. 🎻
• 5 Coursed Irish Whiskey Dinner | Wed., March 16 | 6:30 p.m. | Gallery Pastry Bar, 110 S. Pennsylvania St. | $100 | Visit Gallery Pastry Bar for five courses crafted by chefs Ben Hardy + Youssef Boudarine with St. Patrick’s Day whiskey cocktail pairings from Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits — only 50 seats available. 🍽️

Thurs., March 17

• St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Thurs., March 17 | 11:30 a.m. | Downtown INDY, North St. between Meridian and Pennsylvania | Free | Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish themed floats, pipe and drum bands, Irish dancers, food trucks, and a beer garden. ☘️
• 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball First and Second Rounds | Thurs., March 17 + Sat., March 19 | Various times | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $100+ | March Madness stops in Indianapolis for the first + second rounds of the tournament. 🏆
• Singles Night Mixer | Thurs., March 17 | 7:30-9 p.m. | North Mass Boulder, 1411 Roosevelt Ave. | Free | Ditch the dating apps for a night of getting to know you games, music, and beer with fellow singles at the climbing gym. 🌹
• History Happy Hour - Women’s Roller Derby | Thurs., March 17 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Virtual, via Zoom | Free | Learn from Dr. Michella Marino as she discusses the sport’s origins during the Great Depression + its recent resurgence. 🛼
• Sessions II - St. Patrick’s Day Edition | Thurs., March 17 | 7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. | BLIND TIGER, 304 E. New York St. | $10+ | Enjoy speciality curated cocktails + connect, network, and converse with other young creatives and professionals in a welcoming atmosphere. 🐅

Fri., March 18

• HerStory | Fri., March 18-Sat., March 19 | Various times | VIP Center for Business Women, 3755 N. Washington Blvd. | $57+ | This multi-cultural networking event encompasses two days of celebrating diverse corporate and entrepreneurial women. 💼
• Darius Rucker | Fri., March 18 | 8 p.m. | Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. | $39.75+ | Don’t miss the GRAMMY Award winner, multi-platinum Country artist on the Indianapolis stop of his tour. 🪕
• Let’s Comedy presents DeAnne Smith | Fri., March 18 | 7:30 p.m. + 9:30 p.m. | The White Rabbit Cabaret, 1116 Prospect St. | $20 | Hear the standup of Canadian Comedy Award winner + Netflix special comedian DeAnne Smith. 🎤
• The Brick Bar: Indianapolis | Fri., March 18-Sat., March 19 | Various times | Books + Brews South Indy, 3808 Shelby St. | $22 | Over 1 million blocks will be at this pop-up bar with a DJ, drinks + a ping pong table made from 22,500 bricks. 🧱
• Operation: Bracket Bar | Fri., March 18 | 6-11 p.m. | The Foxhole at Hotel Tango Fletcher Place, 670 Virginia Ave. | $10 | This pop-up bar gives you an opportunity to win raffle prizes. 🏀
• Wine After Work | Fri., March 18 | 7-11 p.m. | The Vanguard, 6319 Guilford Ave. | $10 | Connect with friends over wine, catering, and live music as the work week comes to an end. 🍷
• Indiana Flower + Patio Show | Fri., March 18 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Indiana State Fairgrounds | $13+ | Visit the West Pavilion and Expo Hall to see bountiful blooms, the best built decks + the sights and scents of the upcoming spring season in the Plant Market. 🪴
• The Bachelor: Live on Stage | Fri., March 18 | 8 p.m. | Clowes Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave. | $25+ | Former “Bachelorette” contestant Andrew Spencer will choose “the one” from hand-picked audience members. 🌹
• Bottleworks BBall Bash | Thurs., March 17-Sun., March 20 | 12-9 p.m. | Bottleworks District, Carrollton Ave. | Free | Celebrate the NCAA basketball tournament with a watch party that’s taking over Bottleworks — with 20-foot LED screens to watch the games, beer trailers, food + fun. 🏀

Sat., March 19

• Flurries on the Canal | Sat., March 19 | 1-3 p.m. | Canal Walk, Walnut Street Basin | Free | See a variety of performances as part of Indy Keeps Creating, hosted by the Indianapolis Cultural Trail Inc. ❄️
• Holliday Park Trail Run | Sat., March 19 | 9 a.m. | Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Rd. | $25+ | Hit the trail + help the park by tackling a 5 mile course. 👟
• St. Patrick’s Day Bash | Sat., March 19 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Metazoa Brewing Company, 140 S. College Ave. | Free | Celebrate St. Patty’s Day in the taproom with a live DJ, party tent, local vendors, giveaways — and of course, your favorite Metazoa craft beers. 🍺
• 29th Annual 5K Shamrock Run & Parade Walk | Sat., March 19 | 11 a.m. | IFD Union Hall Local 416, 748 Mass Ave. | $34+ | Run or walk this 5K with food trucks, a beer garden, and specialty floats waiting for you at the finish line. 👟
• 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball First and Second Rounds | Thurs., March 17 + Sat., March 19 | Various times | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $100+ | March Madness stops in Indianapolis for the first + second rounds of the tournament. 🏆
• Minton Sparks and Manón Voice: Bold Lineage | Sat., March 19 | 7-9 p.m. | Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St. — Virtual option | $20+ | This theater piece features the spoken-word of Minton Sparks + Manón Voice on topics of the modern, rural South and the lineage of Black women writers.
• Love Will Find A Way: An Evening with Blake, Berlin, and Ball State | Sat., March 19 | 8 p.m. | The Cabaret, 924 N. Pennsylvania St. | $35, $15 for students | BFA Musical Theatre students’ culminating performance of a cabaret course, featuring works by Irving Berlin and Eubie Blake. 🎭
• Holi Celebration | Sat., March 19 | 2-3 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library, 40 E. St. Clair St. | Free | Celebrate Holi with Bhang drink, desi food, Indian Bollywood Dancing, and Holi Colors to use or take home. 🎨
• Garfield Shakespeare Company: Comedy of Errors | Fri., March 18 + Sat., March 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr. | Free | In this Shakespeare work, two sets of identical twins get separated not long after birth in a shipwreck. 🎭
• Gnome Away From Home: Game On | Sat., March 19 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Garfield Park Conservatory | $5+ | Come see this year’s display, “Game On!” as gnomes put their spin on classic board games inside the conservatory. 🌴
• International Women’s Gathering | Sat., March 19 | 12 p.m. | Global Village Welcome Center, 4233 Lafayette Rd. | $10 | Share your heritage + experiences at this event with speakers, performances, and food.
• Charcuterie Class with 317 Charcuterie | Sat., March 19 | 1-2 p.m. | Online | Free | Join Emily Houser, owner of 317 Charcuterie in Carmel City Center, to learn the ins + outs of putting together an aesthetically pleasing charcuterie graze box. 🧀
• Community Craft Market | Sat., March 19 | 2-4 p.m. | 4011 N. Pennsylvania St. | Free | Explore local vendors + community resources at this small business craft market hosted by CandlesByChrissy. 🎨
• Charity Basketball Tournament | Sat., March 19 | 8-11 p.m. | Greenwood Community Center, 100 Surina Way | $10 | This Five vs. Five basketball tournament is open to all high school + college students — 100% of entry fees will be donated to Riley Children’s Hospital. 🏀
• Garfield Shakespeare Company: Comedy of Errors | Sat., March 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr. | Free | In this Shakespeare work, two sets of identical twins get separated not long after birth in a shipwreck. 🎭
• Indiana Flower + Patio Show | Sat., March 19 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Indiana State Fairgrounds | $13+ | Visit the West Pavilion and Expo Hall to see bountiful blooms, the best built decks + the sights and scents of the upcoming spring season in the Plant Market. 🪴

Sun., March 20

• Vonnegut & Banned Stories of Conflict | Sun., March 20 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Virtual | $15 | On the anniversary of the firebombing of Dresden, the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library will present its first discussion on Banned Stories of Conflict. 📚
• Indiana Pacers vs. Portland Trail Blazers | Sun., March 20 | 3:30 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $14+ | 🏀
• Write On! | Sun., March 20 | 3-4 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Writers ages 12-17 can practice creative writing in a variety of mediums. ✏️
• Gnome Away From Home: Game On | Sun., March 20 | 1-5 p.m. | Garfield Park Conservatory | $5+ | Come see this year’s display, “Game On!” as gnomes put their spin on classic board games inside the conservatory. 🌴
• TangoU at The Foxhole | Sun., March 20 | 1-3 p.m. | the Foxhole at Hotel Tango Fletcher Place, 670 Virginia Ave. | $70 | Learn the craft of cocktails from a Hotel Tango mixologist. 🍹
• Deadlifting workshop | Sun., March 20 | 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Glutes 317, 218 S. State Ave. | Free | Improve your deadlift by learning + understanding your preferred setup and how to change them as your abilities change. 🍑
• Indiana Flower + Patio Show | Sun., March 20 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Indiana State Fairgrounds | $13+ | Visit the West Pavilion and Expo Hall to see bountiful blooms, the best built decks + the sights and scents of the upcoming spring season in the Plant Market. 🪴

Mon., March 21-Sun., March 27

Mon., March 21

• Build Your Own Movie Machine | Mon., March 21 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library, Haughville Branch, 2121 W. Michigan St. | Free | School-age artists + storytellers will learn to make their own zoetrope, a motion picture machine. 🎞️
• Acoustic Open Mic | Every Monday night | 7-10 p.m. | Irving Theater, 5505 Washington St. | Free | Perform your original acoustic music at this all-ages open mic. 🎤
• Gaming for Adults | Mon., March 21 | 3-5 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library, East 38th Street Branch, 5420 E. 38th St. | Free | A night for adults ages 50+ to play games like cards, chess, dominoes, and Clue. 🎲
• Glass Animals | Mon., March 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. | $165+ | The British indie rock band’s Dreamland Tour comes to Indianapolis. 🎶
• Gnome Away From Home: Game On | Mon., March 21 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Garfield Park Conservatory | $5+ | Come see this year’s display, “Game On!” as gnomes put their spin on classic board games inside the conservatory. 🌴
• Ritual: Ostara (Spring Equinox) | Mon., March 21 | 6:15 p.m. | Tinker House Events, 1101 E. 16th St. | $50 | An evening dedicated to exploring your connection to nature + your personal rebirths through body movement, meditation, and journaling. 🧘

Tues., March 22

• Disney Princess: The Concert | Tues., March 21 | 7 p.m. | Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave. | $25+ | Broadway’s Susan Egan, Arielle Jacobs, and Disney Channel star Anneliese van der Pol sing your favorite Disney Princess songs in this new star-studded performance. 👑
• Healing and Empowerment: The Legacy of Holocaust Survivor Eva Kor | Tues., March 21 | Tues., March 22 | 7-9 p.m. | Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St. | Free for members, $10 for non-members | Join a screening of “Eva: A-7063″ about holocaust survivor Eva Kor + a conversation with director Ted Green and Eva’s son Alex.
• Eagles | Tues., March 22 | 8 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $64+ | See the iconic rock group as they hit Indy on their “Hotel California” tour. 🎸

Wed., March 23

• Indiana Pacers vs. Sacramento Kings | Wed., March 23 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $14+ | 🏀
• Queer + Trans Climbing Night | Wed., March 23 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | North Mass Boulder, 1411 Roosevelt Ave. | $18 for a climbing day pass | Meet up with other individuals from the queer and trans community to climb + enjoy drinks and discussion afterward. 🪨
• Infant Island, Sonora, Midnight Vigilantes | Wed., March 23 | 7 p.m. | Healer, 3631 E. Raymond St. | $10 | Healer is “welcoming active relics of heavy wild uninhibited furious sounds” at this show. 🎸

Thurs., March 24

• French Soundscapes: 2018 Bronze Medalist Luke Hsu with Harpist Melanie Laurent | Thurs., March 24 | 7:30 p.m. | This program features the pairing of violin + harp with International Violin Competition of Indianapolis’ bronze medalist Luke Hsu. 🎻
• National Cheesesteak Day at Hoagies + Hops | Thurs., March 24 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Hoagies + Hops, 4155 Boulevard Place | Cost of purchase | Celebrate this delicious holiday with 15% of proceeds from Hoagies & Hops and Chilly Water Tap Room benefitting the Martin Luther King Community Center. 🥖
• Photo Mixer with Broad Ripple Magazine | Thurs., March 24 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | The AMP at 16 Tech, 1220 Waterway Blvd. | $25 | Join Roberts Camera, Ripple Media Productions, and Broad Ripple Mag for the third installment of their Photo Mixer — with a special presentation from architectural photographer Michael Firsich + interior design photographer Sarah Shields. 📸
• March Happy Hour | Thurs., March 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Sundry & Vice, 850 Mass Ave. | $15 | Join the Young Professionals of Central Indiana for a monthly happy hour where area young professionals can unwind, connect, get to know each other + check out some of Indy’s best venues. Drinks included with ticket. 🍸
• Social Disturbance Film Screening | Thurs., March 24 | 6 p.m. | Madam Walker Legacy Center, 617 Indiana Ave. | $20+ | Join in for a special film screening written and produced by Indy native LaRae Wilson. 📽
• Paint Night | Thurs., March 24 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Anarchy Axe Throwing, 9546 Allisonville Rd. | $32 | Paint your own Indianapolis skyline or state outline at Anarchy’s first paint night experience. 🎨

Fri., March 25

• Let’s Comedy presents River Butcher | Fri., March 25 | 8 p.m. + 10 p.m. | The White Rabbit Cabaret, 1116 Prospect St. | $20 | Catch this standup act with themes of vegetarianism, feminism, baseball, and queerness. 🎤
• The Other Favorites | Fri., March 25 | 8 p.m. | Schrott Center for the Arts, W. 46th St. | $21 | Butler alum Josh Turner is half of this Indie folk band duo based in Brooklyn. 🎶
• Los Tigres del Norte | Fri., March 25 | 8 p.m. | Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave. | $49+ | Catch the reunion of this acclaimed norteño act with 6 GRAMMY + 12 Latin GRAMMY awards. 🪗
• Garfield Shakespeare Company: Comedy of Errors | Fri., March 25 + Sat., March 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr. | Free | In this Shakespeare work, two sets of identical twins get separated not long after birth in a shipwreck. 🎭
• Lock And Key Singles Event | Fri., March 25 | 7 p.m. | Brick House Dueling Pianos, 6235 Guilford Ave. | $27 | Try to find the perons with your matching lock or key in this dating event where you win prizes. ❤️
• Selfie WRLD Experience | Fri., March 25 | 8-11 p.m. | Selfie WRLD, 8401 Michigan Rd. | $25 | Join PLUG for an Instagram-able experience complete with photo ops, hors d’oeuvres, networking, live music, drinks + raffle prizes — normal ticket prices to Selfie WRLD are $40. 🤳

Sat., March 26

• Indianapolis Cars & Coffee | Sat., March 26 | 8-11 a.m. | St. Luke’s Church, 100 W. 86th St. | Free | Join St. Luke’s United Methodist Church for its first event of the season. 🚗
• Park5k | Sat., March 26 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Riverside Adventure Park, 3702 N. White River Pkwy W. Dr. | $40 | Benefit The Parks Alliance + The Riverside Regional Park Foundation with a 5k through Riverside Adventure Park. 🌳
• Garfield Shakespeare Company: Comedy of Errors | Fri., March 25 + Sat., March 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr. | Free | In this Shakespeare work, two sets of identical twins get separated not long after birth in a shipwreck. 🎭
• DIY Macrame Hanging Planter Workshop | Sat., March 26 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Field Brewery, 303 E. Main St., Westfield | $28+ | Learn how to make your own macrame hanging planter with Mae Bloom — all of the supplies are included with your ticket. 🪴
• Air Max Party | Sat., March 26 | 9 p.m.-2 a.m. | Epic Ultra Lounge, 8215 Center Run Dr. | Enjoy custom cocktails, bites, and Indy’s hottest DJs — all while sporting your favorite pair of Nike Air Max. 👟
• 16 Gateway Grand Opening | Sat., March 26 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 1563 N. College Ave. | Free | Prospective homeowners can be the first to tour downtown Indy’s newest luxury townhome model home. 🏡
• Smiley Prom 2022 | Sat., March 26 | 8 p.m.-1 a.m. | The Pavilion at Pan Am | $25+ | Experience an adult prom hosted by the Smiley Morning Show after a two-year hiatus. 💃
• Conan Gray North America Tour | Sat., March 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Old National Centre | $29+ | See indie music star Conan Gray live with special guest bülow. 🎤

Sun., March 27

• Hasan Minhaj: The King’s Jester | Sun., March 27 | 7 p.m. | Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. | $44.50+ | The comedian behind the 2018 Peabody Award-winning Netflix special “Homecoming King” is back with a one-man show. 🎤
• Write On! | Sun., March 27 | 3-4 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Writers ages 12-17 can practice creative writing in a variety of mediums. ✏️

• If These Walls Could Tell: The P.R. Mallory Complex | Sun., March 27 | 4-5 p.m. | Indiana Landmarks Center, 1201 Central Ave. + Virtual | $15 | Storytelling Arts of Indiana have commissioned David Matlack to create + perform the story of this historic INDY factory. 🏭
• Drag Me to Brunch | Sun., March 27 | 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. | The Hulman at Hotel Indy, 141 Washington St. | Enjoy hearty brunch dishes + local talent — and keep the party going with $3 mimosas. 🥂

Mon., March 28-Thurs., March 31

Mon., March 28

• Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks | Mon., Mar. 28 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $9+ | 🏀
• Yarn Club | Mon., March 28 | 6-8 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library, Wayne Branch, 198 S. Girls School Rd. | Free | Find community with fellow knit + crochet lovers and work on personal projects. 🧶
• Acoustic Open Mic | Every Monday night | 7-10 p.m. | Irving Theater, 5505 Washington St. | Free | Perform your original acoustic music at this all-ages open mic. 🎤

Tues., March 29

• Mean Girls | Tues., March 29-Sun., April 3 | Various times | Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. | $37+ | Catch the touring musical about Cady, Regina George, Gretchen Wieners, and the gang. 💅
• Corks + Forks | Tues., March 29 | 7-10 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $150 | Fight local hunger + poverty at this annual dinner and silent auction featuring Indy’s top Chefs, bartenders, and business leaders. 🍽️

Wed., March 30

• Indiana Pacers vs. Denver Nuggets | Wed., March 30 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $10+ | 🏀
• Mean Girls | Tues., March 29-Sun., April 3 | Various times | Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. | $37+ | Catch the touring musical about Cady, Regina George, Gretchen Wieners, and the gang. 💅
• Herron Spring Market | Thurs., March 30 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Herron School of Art and Design, 735 W. New York St. | Free | Support local art students by shopping local — parking is available in the Sports Complex Garage on levels 5 and 6. 🖼️
• Take a Walk in the a Park Day | Wed., March 30 | 6-7 p.m. | Starkey Park, 667 Sugarbush Dr. | Discover some of the park’s new amenities while enjoying the sights + sounds of the outdoors. 🌳

Thurs., March 31

• Mean Girls | Tues., March 29-Sun., April 3 | Various times | Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. | $37+ | Catch the touring musical about Cady, Regina George, Gretchen Wieners, and the gang. 💅
• Good Neighbor x Just Follow Your Art Spring 2022 Workshop | Thurs., March 31 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Good Neighbor, 850 Mass Ave. | $50 | For those looking to gain a new skill or creative hobby, get a hands-on lesson by self-taught lettering artist Jesi Parker Ekonen — practice worksheets, lettering supplies + a special gift included. ✍️
• Rhythm & Poetry Thursdays | Thurs., March 31 | 7-11 p.m. | Phiri Art, 120 E. Market St. | $10 | This open mic comes with an opportunity to network with other Indy creatives + business professionals around the city. 🤝
• Chautaugua: Discovery, Discussion, Drinks | Thurs., March 31 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Conner Prairie | $35+ | Learn about the large mammals that once inhabited the Hoosier State with complimentary cocktails + appetizers. 🍸
• Dana Skully & The Tiger Sharks, Hit Like a Girl, Village Elder, With Glee | Thurs., March 31 | 7 p.m. | Melody Inn, 3826 N. Illinois St. | $7 | This lineup of music is a range of pop punk, synth alt rock + shoegaze. 🎶