If all else fails, you + your date could dance next to the fountain in Fountain Square. | Photo via @kristiswangophoto | Photo by @kristiswangophoto
Here’s your friendly reminder that Valentine’s Day is just nine days away. Don’t let your love down by lacking date night plans — we’re here to help with a few ideas for a romantic day or night.
Go dancing | Ever wanted to try your hand at ballroom, swing, or Latin dancing? Try taking lessons from the crew at Le Danse Ballroom Club.
Take a cooking class | Making a meal together makes it even more special. You can take a date night cooking class at Sur La Table at Clay Terrace.
Get competitive | Pins is a perfect date spot with duckpin bowling + other games. Plus, you’re right next door to The Garage Food Hall where you can get a bite after working up an appetite.
Try pilates | Challenge yourselves to a fun 45-minute pilates session at Era Pilates. There are a few spots left for its “Flex + Flirt” classes for couples on Saturday, Feb. 15 + Sunday, Feb. 16.
Visit a speakeasy | We’ll let you in on a little secret. There are several speakeasies around Indy to take your date to. You may even impress them with insider knowledge.
Career Center | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | IPL East 38th Street Branch | Free | Adults needing help with creating a resume, searching for a job, or filling out an online job application are invited to receive free one-on-one assistance.
Speed Dating for Singles Ages 50+ | 7-9 p.m. | Pins Mechanical Co. | $25 | Dating sites aren’t what they used to be — let’s go retro and meet people IRL.
Thursday, Feb. 6
Chair Yoga + Mindfulness | 2-3 p.m. | College Avenue Branch | Free | Chair yoga energizes body and mind by connecting breath to stretches and gentle movements.
First Friday Gallery Opening | 6-9 p.m. | Harrison Center | Free | Attend this gallery opening featuring “Days Gone By” by Courtland Blade where each piece is a window into the past, painted to evoke nostalgia and contemplation.
R&B Only Live: 10 Year Anniversary | 7:45 p.m.-1 a.m. | Murat Corinthian Hall | $44+ | Sing, dance, and experience R&B music from past to present.
Saturday, Feb. 8
Valentine’s Partner Yoga | 2-3:15 p.m. | Studio You Yoga, Greenwood | $20+ per couple | Grab your partner, friend, or family member + learn to assist each other in yoga poses.
The Noblesville Event Center — a state-of-the-art multipurpose sports venue opening in the summer — announced it’s rebranding to “The Arena at Innovation Mile.” It will be home to the Pacers G-League team, the Indiana Mad Ants.
Civic
A City-County Council proposal is looking to change the city’s snow removal policy to include more residential streets, following dozens of complaints after this winter’s heavy snowfall. The public works committee is set to meet on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the proposal. (WTHR)
Biz
Historic downtown jewelry store Windsor Jewelry, which announced it was closing last month, has found new owners. The store is open for “custom work and repairs” Tuesday-Saturday, and will be restocked with new inventory by the end of the week. (WTHR)
Community
Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) shelter is changing its Saturday hours. Starting Saturday, Feb. 8 it will be open from 12 to 7 p.m. (WRTV)
Traffic
Heads up. The City of Carmel will begin constructing a roundabout at the intersection of East 96th Street + North College Avenue around March 17. There will be a full closure of the intersection for ~60 days. Get more details.
Sports
The NBA announced that Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has been named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for January. He led the Blue and Gold to the NBA’s best winning percentage during the month as the team posted a 10-2 record. (NBA)
Listen
The Pacers played poorly for most of their Monday night game against the Utah Jazz, but they found a way to escape with a win. How did they do it? Locked On host Tony East breaks it all down.
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The Buy
The Buy
A great date night look to wear on Valentine’s Day. Shop five options, ordered from most casual to dressiest:
Someone forward this to my Valentine. I haven’t been to a Candlelight Concert, but I think that would be a great date. Nothing screams romance like a concert performed under candlelight in an iconic Indy venue. The Theater at Scottish Rite is hosting a Tribute to Taylor Swift on Valentine’s Day.
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