For a casual outing

For the family

For the “go big or go home” crowd

• ProZack: The Sad Elf (A Musical) | Friday, Dec. 23 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Ave., Indianapolis | $32 | See this playfully irreverent one-man show about the North Pole’s saddest elf, featuring creator and performer Ben Asaykwee.
• Jolly Days Winter Wonderland | Friday, Dec. 23-Sunday, Jan. 1 | The Children’s Museum, 3000 North Meridian St., Indianapolis | Museum admission | Make memories one last time during the farewell to this family-favorite holiday experience.

• Christmas Eve at the Melting Pot | Saturday, Dec. 24 | 12-8 p.m. | The Melting Pot, 5650 E. 86th St., Indianapolis | $25-$68 | Let the elves do the cooking with a preset holiday menu including cranberry bacon and lobster bisque cheese fondue.

• Self-Care Sunday Yoga with Emily | Sunday, Dec. 25 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Virtual | $10 | Join Emily Phillips for an all levels yoga flow every Sunday live on Zoom.

• Queer + Trans Climbing Night | Monday, Dec. 26 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | North Mass Boulder, 1411 Roosevelt Ave., Indianapolis | Pay what you can | Meet up with other individuals from the queer and trans community to climb, hang out, and hold discussions every second and fourth Monday of the month.
• Day After Christmas Jam: Big Boogie Concert | Monday, Dec. 26 | 6:30-11 p.m. | The Silver Centre Event Hall, 10202 E. Washington St., Ste. 300, Indianapolis | $25-$650 | Come enjoy a post-Christmas concert experience with three DJs.

• Fort Wayne Mad Ants vs. Maine Celtics | Tuesday, Dec. 27 | 12:30 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis | $15 | Cheer on the Fort Wayne Mad Ants as they take on the Maine Celtics in Indianapolis.

• 2º | Cloudy | 10% chance of rain
• A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 7 p.m. Expect heavy snow and dangerously cold temperatures. Roads will be slippery and widespread blowing snow (~50 mph) could significantly reduce visibility. 🌨️ (NWS)

• Kountry Kitchen‘s new restaurant and community center in the Kennedy-King neighborhood will receive $1.2 million through the Grow Indianapolis fund. The Metropolitan Development Commission approved DMD’s economic revitalization area and 10-year real estate property tax abatement to support the new center. 🤝

• Texas-based Academy Sports + Outdoors plans to open its first location in the Indianapolis area at the site of the former Marsh store in Westfield at 1960 E. Greyhound Pass. The 73,400-sqft store will sell sporting and hunting gear, athletic and casual shoes, outdoor clothing, bicycles, and fitness equipment. 👟 (IBJ)

• The Bottleworks District earned recognition as “Best of the Best” at the 2022 International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Global Design & Development Awards. It also earned Gold Winner of Renovation and Expansions of Mixed Use Projects with a sustainable commendation. It’s one of just 16 projects in the world to earn awards for 2022. 🏆
• Cast your vote. The Alexander Hotel downtown is on the list for The Travel + Leisure 2023 World’s Best Awards. You can rate your favorite hotels and enter for a chance to win a dream trip. The survey is live now through February 27, 2023. 🏨

• Did you know there are 260 National Historic Places in Marion County? Buildings, objects, sites, and city blocks all across Indianapolis are worthy of preservation. Contact your State Historic Preservation Office if you’ve got a tip on an unsurveyed historic place.

• In a recent list, Indiana was ranked No. 16 for number of trees harvested and distributed from local Christmas tree farms — which means your friends and family on the other side of the country could very well have an Indiana tree in their homes this year. 🎄 (Stacker)

• Get the confetti ready. Indianapolis made the top 100 of best cities to celebrate New Year’s. Circle City was ranked No. 56 based on criteria that considers everything from the amount of nightlife options to the price of a cab ride at the end of the night. 🥂 (WalletHub)

• Is your New Year’s Resolution to give back? Here’s how you can help locally: Second Helpings provides various volunteer opportunities Monday-Saturday for individuals, groups, and families (no experience required). Volunteers will help prepare meals for our community’s most vulnerable neighbors this winter. 🍽️ *

• Scrambling to find a last minute gift? Enter: Flaviar — a subscription for those who love premium spirits. Send loved ones a gift subscription and they’ll have the opportunity to taste new, rare, and limited edition spirits of their choice each month. 🥃*

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