Plus, see John Mellencamp at IU Bloomington.
 
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Where to grab a late-night meal in Indy
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POV: You’re leaving a late-night show or wrapping up a night on the town, and the midnight munchies hit. But the lights are off and the grills are cold at all your favorite restaurants.

Don’t panic — we’ve put together a survival guide for after-hours cravings with everything from pizza to burgers to hot chicken.

Easy Rider Diner | Open until 12 a.m. Friday-Saturday
This diner adjacent to the Hi-Fi provides late night comfort food to artists and concert-goers.

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City Editor Nicole went for the fruit waffle when she ate at Easy Rider.

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Leonardo’s Mexican Food | Open 24/7
Whether you’re craving a chicken burrito at 5 a.m. or a breakfast burrito at 5 p.m., this restaurant offers its full menu round the clock.

1313 Eatery | Open until 4 a.m. Thursday-Saturday
Head here for wings, burgers, biscuits, and more topped with the 1313 magic sauce. Bonus: Every Thursday, the restaurant hosts an open mic night at 8 p.m., and the best performance wins a free meal + is featured in next week’s show.

World Famous Hotboys | Open until 2 a.m. Friday-Saturday
Add some spice to your night out by stopping at this hot chicken restaurant for a sandwich and order of guap fries.

The Saint Shack | Open until 3 a.m.
Go marching into this New Orleans-inspired bar that specializes in hot dogs, with out-of-the-box recipes that you can wash down with a colorful adult slushie.

Downtown Olly’s | Open until 3 a.m.
The 2022 Bar & Restaurant Expo named Olly’s the best LGBTQ+ venue of the year, with full menus and a calendar overflowing with drag shows, karaoke, and trivia nights.

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Craving just a slice (or two) at the end of a night out? Goodfellas has your back.

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Goodfellas Pizzeria | Open until 3 a.m. Friday-Saturday
Head to this restaurant for a bubbling-hot, New York-style slice of pizza. The Mass Ave location also has a cocktail menu for late night sipping.
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Events
Thursday, Oct. 3
  • Swiftly Strung Beading Workshop | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 4-5 p.m. | IPL Lawrence Branch | Free | Join Swifties of all ages + create a friendship bracelet with your favorite song lyrics.
  • Summer Concert Series | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 6-9 p.m. | Sarah T. Bolton Park, Beech Grove | Free | Enjoy great music + family fun at this end of summer party.
Friday, Oct. 4
  • First Friday Gallery Opening | Friday, Oct. 4 | 6-9 p.m. | Harrison Center | Free | Be the first to check out eight new openings, including a mixed-media collaboration that celebrates the shadowy essence of October.
  • Chanticleer in Concert | Friday, Oct. 4 | 8 p.m. | Second Presbyterian Church | $35+ | Hear “the world’s reigning male chorus” fill the sanctuary with inspiring harmony.
Saturday, Oct. 5
  • Love Them for Life Pet Adoption Event | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Tom Wood Subaru | Free | Meet sweet adoptable pets + enjoy a free lunch.
  • Kick for One | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 2-7 p.m. | Chuck Klein Sports Complex | Free | Watch a fundraising kickball tournament + enjoy food trucks, vendors, a live DJ, and games for the whole family.
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News Notes
Opening
  • Chapter Book Lounge, a new bookstore and coffee + cocktail bar, will open on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 996 Conner St. in Noblesville. Keep an eye on our Instagram for an opening day visit.
Announced
  • Popular wedding venue The Sixpence announced its expansion to Westfield. The new location, called Westwood Vowery and Estate, will open in spring 2026 and is now accepting bookings.
Biz
  • The owner of the former Anthem Inc. headquarters at 120 Monument Cir. has listed the vacant 213,600-sqft building for sale. The company hasn’t disclosed an asking price, but is open to a variety of uses including office space, apartments, or retail. (IBJ)
Plan Ahead
  • Less than a month out from Taylor Swift’s arrival in Indy, businesses across central Indiana are celebrating with dozens of curated events. Check out these lists for Indy and Hamilton County that will have you going back to October all the time.
Hoosier
  • IU Bloomington will unveil its new statue of John Mellencamp in the IU Auditorium North Garden on Friday, Oct. 18. Mellencamp will be in attendance — maybe Jack and Diane will make an appearance too? (WTHR)
Development
  • The Union at Fishers District, a mixed-use development breaking ground next year next to IKEA, has announced its latest tenant addition. Niku Sushi.Kitchen.Bar, an upscale Japanese restaurant, will open alongside previously announced restaurants Piedra and Kitchen Social in 2026. (IBJ)
Sports
  • Notre Dame has landed a top WR prospect over Alabama. Find out who with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcast.
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    🪶 Birds of a feather turn out lights together

    Protecting our birds with Lights Out Indy
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    Minimizing “light trespass” can help migratory birds rely on delicately balanced circadian rhythms that regulate many natural instincts. | Photo by Fatih Doğrul
    It’s that time of the year, y’all. Pumpkin spice lattes are in full swing, a few overzealous trees are starting their colorful transformation, and bird migration is underway.

    Up to 45 million birds fly over Indiana each night in the fall, with nearly 600 million traveling across the state during the whole season. The bright artificial lights of cities — which create a phenomenon called sky glow — can cause traveling birds to become disoriented and crash into buildings or windows.

    Enter Lights Out Indy, one branch of a nationwide effort to help reduce migratory bird deaths. Here’s how you can help:
    • Turn off non-essential outdoor lights.
    • Aim outdoor lights down toward the ground.
    • Install motion sensors on outside lights to limit their use.
    • Close blinds to reduce light emission to the outdoors.
    • Use warm outdoor lights (less than 3,000 Kelvin).
    • Switch to lighting products that are DarkSky Approved.
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    Bonus late-night spot for my fellow sugar fiends: Insomnia Cookies in Broad Ripple. It’s open until 1 a.m. Sunday-Wednesday and until 3 a.m. Thursday-Saturday. Oh, and it even offers delivery.
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