Hit the trail

• Monon Trail, 27.1 miles

• Indianapolis Cultural Trail, 8 miles

• B&O Trail, 9.2 miles

Off the beaten path

• Central Canal Towpath, 5.2 miles

• Town Run Trail, 7 miles

• Late Night Thursdays | Thursday, June 15-Thursday, Aug. 10 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | Museum admission | In addition to exploring your favorite galleries and exhibits, you can also find special events happening throughout the museum later in the evening.
• Happy Hour at the Fountain | Thursday, June 15 | 4:30-8:30 p.m. | Fountain Square Plaza, 1101 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Mix + mingle with neighbors and merchants on the plaza.
• Second Helpings’ Birthday Party on the Circle | Thursday, June 15 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Monument Circle, 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis | Free | Celebrate Second Helpings’ 25th anniversary with food, special guests, a drive-thru pasta drive to support the Gr8 Pasta Push, and more.*
• One Year Out Celebration for 2024 US Olympic Team Trials - Swimming | Thursday, June 15 | 4-7 p.m. | Broad Ripple Park, 1426 Broad Ripple Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Community leaders + Olympians will take to the pool in a swim relay, plus enjoy Olympian meet & greets, a DJ, food and beverage, and activities near the Broad Ripple Family Center.*

• 3 Doors Down - Away From The Sun Anniversary Tour | Friday, June 16 | 8 p.m. | TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | $35-$129.50 | See the American rock band that rose to fame with its first single, “Kryptonite.”

• Madam Walker Legacy Center Block Party presented by IU/IUPUI | Saturday, June 17 | 12-5 p.m. | Madam Walker Legacy Center, 617 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis | Free | This two-day block party will feature musical performances + family-friendly activities.
• WonderRoad Music Festival | Saturday, June 17-Sunday, June 18 | 12:30 p.m. | Garfield Park, 2425 Conservatory Dr., Indianapolis | $49+ | Jam out at this second annual music festival featuring performances by Weezer, Local Natives, and Tegan and Sara with an array of local food, art, and activities.

• A popular downtown bar with a 1920s craft cocktail vibe is back in business after closing in October 2021. Liberty Street, located at 653 Mass Ave., said, “we took a break, but we’re happy to be back on the avenue.” (IndyStar)

• Downtown weightlifting gym Indy City Barbell announced it’s opening a second location. The new gym at 104 S. College Ave. (that’s right by Metazoa Brewing) will be bigger than the first location with a private parking lot, brand new heating and cooling, more equipment, and new bathrooms and showers.

• Growth is good. Not long after announcing a second location opening downtown, locally-owned wing spot Chicken Scratch announced it’s bringing its chicken to Ohio. The Cincinnati shop is planned to open in July.

• The Indiana State Fair announced its second wave of acts set to perform on the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage at this year’s fair (Friday, July 28-Sunday, Aug. 20). New acts include Home Free, DJ Kurt Streblow, Styx, and Gin Blossoms. See the full lineup. (WTHR)

• It’s been a year. The Indiana Fever took down the Washington Mystics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 87-66, in the team’s first home win since June 19, 2022. It also marked their first double-digit victory since the 2021 season + the Fever are now just two short of their 2022 win total. (IndyStar)

• Indianapolis is among three Indiana cities that made it on a US News & World report listing the best places to live in the country. Indy ranked No. 68 in best places to live and No. 48 in best places to retire. Fort Wayne + South Bend also made the lists. (FOX59)

• Don’t wait to transform your kitchen or bathroom into a space you love. Through Tuesday, June 20, The Kohler Signature Store of Indianapolis is offering a 5-10% discount on in-store purchases for INDYtoday readers — just mention this ad. Read terms + conditions, and snag the deal.*

• A Banksy painting that gave everyday investors 32% returns? Yep, you read that right. Thousands of investors are smiling all the way to the bank thanks to the fine art investing platform Masterworks. Masterworks investors have benefitted from sales with returns of 13.9%, 35.0%, and 27.3%. Skip the waitlist and join.*

• Need a last minute Father’s Day gift idea? Treat dad to the ultimate smart home upgrade by converting his manual window shades into motorized SmartShades. Easy-to-install, energy savings, and smart sophistication all in one package. RYSE is offering 10% off the entire store. Snag the deal here.*

• It’s time to plan that last summer hurrah for Labor Day weekend. May we suggest a coastal getaway to the Outer Banks? Or maybe your dream destination is a rustic treehouse in the Adirondack Mountains. Wanna splurge? This modern farmhouse in Napa Valley is sure to be unforgettable.*

North side

• The Avenue Coffeehouse & Cafe | 6283 N. College Ave.
• Lulu’s Coffee & Bakehouse | 2292 W. 86th St.

East side

• Rabble Coffee | 2119 E. 10th St.
• Coal Yard Coffee | 400 S. Ritter Ave.

South side

• Lincoln Lane Coffee Co. | 516 Lincoln St.
• Normal Coffee at Tube Factory artspace | 1125 Cruft St.

West side

• Mansion Society | 202 Steeples Blvd.
• Gaia Cafe and Botanical | 5510 Lafayette Rd., Ste. 140