Plus, a new basketball pavilion at Wes Montgomery Park.
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Places to go for a sense of community in Indianapolis, IN
People checking out the main space during an open house
Draft has lots of space from its main room to the sun room, garden, and upstairs studio and conference rooms. | Photo by INDYtoday team
It’s human nature to want to feel like we belong.

Whether you’re looking to try a new hobby, make new friends, or immerse yourself in the city — we’re rounding up a few places around Indy to visit for a sense of community.

North Mass Boulder, 1411 Roosevelt Ave.
If you’re looking to get into fitness or try out climbing, North Mass is the place to check out. This bouldering gym is about more than rocks — it also aims to be inclusive and create a sense of community where everyone is welcome. It hosts events like Queer + Trans Climbing Night, Women Crush Wednesdays, 40+ Bouldering Club, and Sensory Hours. Check out the events calendar.

People following instruction during a bouldering session

New to bouldering? Don’t worry, North Mass Boulder will help you out.

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Photo by @anneoflyon

draft creative space, 1525 Prospect St.
Working from home can feel isolating at times. If you’re looking to connect with other remote workers and like-minded individuals in the city, check out draft. Its goal is to be a space to inspire + encourage creativity and collaboration. You can book a tour or apply for a membership.

Epicenter Indy, 1609 S. East St.
This is a first-of-its-kind holistic health-focused coworking space where the goal is to “bring awareness to holistic healing in a high vibrating community.” Learn more about its providers. You’ll leave here feeling relaxed and well-connected with its welcoming community.

Day Won Fitness, 1125 E. Brookside Ave., Ste. B10
There’s no gym-timidation here. Day Won is all about making fitness “a celebration of yourself and all you can accomplish.” It hosts small group classes and hosts events to build a team + community environment. Book a class.

Is there a place in Indy where you’ve built a sense of community + belonging? Let us know so that we can add it to the list.
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Events

Monday, April 24
  • Queer + Trans Climbing Night | Monday, April 24 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | North Mass Boulder, 1411 Roosevelt Ave., Indianapolis | Pay what you can | Come 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.
Tuesday, April 25
  • Jarritos Soda is Giving Back | Tuesday, April 25 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | La Familia Food Truck, 301 E. Troy Ave., Indianapolis | Free | The Mexican soda brand and the “official drink of tacos,” Jarritos, is partnering with a local Indianapolis favorite to pay the tab for locals.
Wednesday, April 26
  • Indianapolis Indians vs. Clippers | Wednesday, April 26 | 1:35 p.m. | Victory Field, 501 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis | $12-$85 | This mid-week day game is perfect for a business lunch at the ballpark.
Thursday, April 27
  • Machyne Design Seminar: 3D Scanning | Thursday, April 27 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Machyne Makerspace, 1220 Waterway Blvd., Indianapolis | Free | During this workshop, you’ll learn the many applications of 3D scanning, gain hands-on experience with the scanner, and learn how to operate it like a pro.
Friday, April 28
  • Indy’s Lunch for Parks presented by AES Indiana | Friday, April 28 | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | JW Marriott, Grand Ballroom, 10 S. West St., Indianapolis | $300 | Network with some of Indy’s key influencers, be a part of an ever evolving conversation about our city’s parks and green spaces, and hear from dynamic speakers on the value that parks have on our city.
Tuesday, May 16
  • Chef Series: The Art of Rolling Sushi | Tuesday, May 16-Wednesday, May 17 | 5:30 p.m. | 1933 Lounge Fishers, 9707 District North Dr., Fishers | $150.00 | Experience an unforgettable sushi making event — sip on delicious wine, sake, and cocktails, then indulge in a sushi dinner after the demonstration.*
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Outdoors

☀️ Need a summer job? Try Indy Parks and Rec.
A group of camp counselors
Indy Parks and Recreation is hiring for both full and part-time positions. | Photo by Indy Parks and Recreation
Feel like channeling your inner Leslie Knope this summer? You’re in luck. Indy Parks and Recreation is currently hiring for multiple positions, including:
  • Lifeguards ($15 per hour)
  • Camp Counselors ($14 per hour)
  • Food Program Coordinators ($14 per hour)
  • Facility Attendants ($15 per hour)
  • Cashiers ($13 per hour)
  • Stage Techs ($17 per hour)
  • and more
The parks and recreation department is dedicated to building community connection through places and experiences that inspire healthy living, social engagement, and a love of nature.

Pro tip: Applicants who apply before Friday, May 5, complete all training sessions, and work 100 hours are eligible for a $250 bonus. Applicants must be 16 or older.*
Apply for a summer job
News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Nashville-based Barista Parlor is getting ready to open its first Indianapolis location in The Stutz Building next month. It expects to be up and running at the end of May + is in the process of hiring a general manager, shift leads, and baristas. Reach out with your resume to apply.
Open
  • WildEye Cannabis — a lounge dedicated to the consumption of cannabidiols + CBD-infused non-alcoholic drinks — opened in Fountain Square (1026 Shelby St., Ste. C) Friday. The 900-sqft shop will be open to customers 21+ and cannabidiols sold and purchased in Indiana must contain less than 0.3% of THC. (IBJ)
Community
  • The Fishers Police Teen Academy is giving its residents a better look into what the department does + opening the door for intern and future officer positions. The free academy runs for four days starting on Monday, June 5. Today is the last chance to apply. (WRTV)
Concert
  • Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Pearl Jam will bring a late-summer tour to Ruoff Music Center on Sunday, Sep. 10. To get tickets, Ticketmaster will require registration through its Verified Fan program + will be open until 5 p.m. Tuesday. Verified Fan tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 28. (IndyStar)
Asked
  • “The idea to showcase the greatest spectacle
    we find most interesting.” That’s a line still dazzling us from our recent poetry contest. Be part of the judging panel and vote for your favorite poem. Fun fact: All the words in our finalists’ poems came from one of our newsletters.
Travel
Drink
  • Hydration is key this time of year. Need to buy some water that will actually make you want to drink water? Meet Hint and use code 6AMCITY for over 45% off. (Hint: We love the Watermelon and Peach Raspberry flavors.)*
Holiday
  • Get excited to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with our online shop (Six & Main). Cheers with this Margarita Bundle from Simple Times Mixers, and treat your taste buds with Sobremesa, a small-batch mole and salsa company.
Community

🏀 A slam dunk

Wes Montgomery Park getting new basketball pavilion
A rendering of new basketball pavilion breaking ground at Wes Montgomery Park
The project is being funded through the American Rescue Plan Act. | Rendering via Indy Parks
Last week, the city and Indy Parks broke ground on a new basketball pavilion at Wes Montgomery Park on the near northeast side.

The pavilion will consist of two full-sized and two half-sized basketball courts with a covered shelter structure.

The park currently features a splash pad, open green space, and uncovered basketball courts. The new pavilion — which is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act and capital improvement funds — will be the first covered, open-air basketball court in the Indy Parks system.

The new basketball pavilion is set to be complete by the end of the year.

This may have you wondering, “who was Wes Montgomery?” Well, he was a jazz guitarist who launched his career in Indianapolis and became recognized as one of the world’s greatest jazz guitarists. You can learn more about him by watching this documentary.
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From the editor
Another place to work remotely that creates a supportive community for women is Maven Space downtown. It also hosts lots of different events. Book a free day pass.

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