🗓️ Coming soon

• Open Kitchen, 4022 Shelby St. | Opening Friday, March 10 | The Little Flower eatery is moving into the former Jailbird’s spot near UIndy’s campus and will go from a small 15-person dining room to a 2,000-sqft building.
• Daisy Bar, Mass Ave. | Opening late 2023 | La Margarita plans to open this companion restaurant that will feature dishes like birria, short rib, burgers, and house made sauces.

• ZURRI Boutique, 838 N. Delaware St. | Opening Wednesday, Feb. 1 | This locally-owned contemporary women’s boutique left its location inside the Circle Centre Mall and will be relocating to a more intimate space downtown with free parking.
• Tomorrow Bookstore, 882 Mass Ave. | Opening spring 2023 | A new independent bookstore is planning to open downtown and is currently crowdfunding to make it happen.

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✅ Now open

• Tea’s Me Cafe, Illinois Fall Creek Center: Bowen Commons, 2535 N. Capitol Ave. | Opened Tuesday, Jan. 17 | The cafe owned by basketball Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings will serve on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Ivy Tech campus.
• Jinya Ramen Bar, 9711 E. 116th St. | Opened December 2022 | This is the chain’s first Indiana location, featuring ramen, small plates, and craft beer.

• Saraga Castleton, 8848 Center Run Dr. | Opened December 2022 | This is the international grocery store’s third location and it features an onsite bakery and small food court area.
• Nap or Nothing, 525 Mass Ave. | Opened December 2022 | The Indiana-based clothing brand sells items like hoodies and shirts with a variety of designs and colors to suit different tastes.

• Movie Night | Friday, Jan. 20 | 6:30-8:45 p.m. | Carmel Clay Public Library, Carmel | Free | Join the Carmel Clay Public Library for a screening of “Top Gun: Maverick,” the 2022 sequel starring Tom Cruise.
• Indy Fuel vs. Cincinnati Cyclones | Friday, Jan. 20 | 7 p.m. | Indiana Farmers Coliseum, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis | $10 | It’s Do317 Night — fans can enjoy $3 beverages, $1 hot dogs, and $7 special T-shirts (while supplies last).

• Fountain Fletcher District Winter Market | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Salvation Army Fountain Square, 1337 Shelby St., Indianapolis | Free | Check out this new winter market hosted by Fountain Fletcher District Association featuring a group of local merchants, artists, craftspeople, and music.

• Lunar New Year Celebration | Sunday, Jan. 22 | 2-3 p.m. | Carmel Clay Public Library, 425 E. Main St., Carmel | Free | Register in advance for this Lunar New Year celebration with traditional Chinese music and dance.

• Trivia Night | Monday, Jan. 23, Monday, Jan. 30 | 7-9 p.m. | The Garage Food Hall, 906 Carrollton Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Get your group together and compete in this weekly game of trivia hosted by The Quizzler.

• Fort Wayne Mad Ants vs. Maine Celtics | Tuesday, Jan. 24 | 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.

• 34º | Snow showers | 30% chance of rain

• IU Health is looking to fill nursing positions in a variety of roles. A virtual hiring event is set for from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Some of the open nursing jobs include neuroscience, trauma, emergency room, and cardiovascular departments. Sign-on and relocation benefits are available for several roles. 🏥 (WRTV)
• Madam Walker Legacy Center is looking for enthusiastic and community-oriented individuals to help push its mission to inspire, engage, and empower individuals in our community. It’s looking to hire a Programs and Outreach Manager and an Executive Assistant and Receptionist. Learn more and apply. 💼

• Megabus — one of the nation’s largest bus companies — has partnered up with Miller Transportation to expand its service in the Midwest and connect Indianapolis with 32 other cities, including Chicago, Nashville and Detroit. Bus schedules are now available and tickets can be purchased for travel beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 25. 🚌

• Comedian Leslie Jones, known for her time on “Saturday Night Live,” is coming to the the Egyptian Room at the Old National Centre on Sunday, June 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. 🎤 (WRTV)

• A bill at the Statehouse aims to improve Indiana students’ understanding of basic financial concepts. Senate Bill 35 would require students to pass a financial literacy course before they could graduate. If the bill is passed, the requirement could start as soon as the 2023-2024 school year for kids starting high school next fall. 📝 (WTHR)

• The Lunar New Year is coming up and we have just the way to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit (or Year of the Cat in Vietnam). On Sunday, Jan. 22, head to the Global Village Welcome Center for a celebration from 12-4 p.m. 🧧

• Heading abroad in 2023? Babbel offers lesson plans for 12 different languages spoken throughout Europe (where 59% of our readers plan on traveling to in 2023). Prep for the trip of your dreams with bite-sized, 10-minute lessons that will help you learn the new language in as little as three weeks. 🌏 *

• Look at longevity as it relates to your career. This year is a good time to focus on professional development and advancement, so take advantage of networking opportunities like joining Young Professionals of Central Indiana or check out Indy Chamber for business resources.
• This year is a great time to take up a new hobby or creative outlet that interests you. We suggest a pottery class at Yellow Door Ceramics Studio because the rabbit is also associated with creativity and artistic talents.
• Take the theme of peace and focus on taking care of yourself this year. Try Sauna Social to experience the health benefits of using a sauna or try a sound bath at Epicenter-Indy on Friday, Jan. 27 from 7-8 p.m.