After you’ve had your fill of sand (or gotten a decent sunburn), City Editor Michael’s must-dos include a walk through Balboa Park, eating Mexican food in Old Town, and rooting for The Padres at Petco Park. City Editor Monica suggests taking a hike at Torrey Pines or Sunset Cliffs, shopping in South Park, and grabbing a snack from Liberty Public Market.
Bainbridge’s new troll is named Pia the Peacekeeper.
Welcome to the Emerald City. Take a ferry over to Bainbridge Island, where bookstores and fish n’ chip shops await you. City Editor Alina also recommends traipsing around the Olympic Peninsula for mountain views, rainforest hiking, dramatic beach cliffs, and vampires, of course.
All that excitement will certainly leave you hungry. The Puget Sound is famous for its seafood: Make sure to grab oysters at James Beard Award-winning Walrus and the Carpenter.
Meditation for Everyday People | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | IPL West Perry Branch | Free, RSVP | No special knowledge, experience, attire, belief, or non-belief is required to join this calming session.
Tuesday, March 11
Sip ‘n’ Stitch | 10-11:30 a.m. | Carmel Clay Public Library | Free | Work on your current craft project while enjoying coffee + community.
Speed Friending | 7-9 p.m. | Garden Table, Carmel | $10 | Meet your potential new besties over a game of icebreaker bingo.
Wednesday, March 12
Flavors of the Heartland | 1-3 p.m. | Indiana Historical Society | Museum admission | Get a taste of history + stories of how food connects us all; this month’s dish is pierogis.
Don’t get caught on the bench — secure your tickets before they’re gone. | Photos courtesy of NCAA
Calling all basketball fans: Get ready to hoop it up in Indy as March Madness® takes over Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday, March 28 + Sunday, March 30.
Attending the NCAA Men’s Midwest Regional is your chance to witness the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games live — and you won’t want to miss a second of the action, during:
Session 2 | March 30 | One game, one ticket to the Final Four
With top teams leaving it all on the court, this is where buzzer-beaters, Cinderella stories, and championship dreams come to life.
Hosted by the Horizon League and IU Indianapolis, this is your chance to be part of the madness. Grab your seats and get ready for high-flying dunks, clutch threes, and unforgettable moments as teams fight to punch their ticket to the Final Four.
On Friday, March 14, Average Joe’s is hosting a Big Ten viewing party — with tons of perks. The first 200 attendees get a free beer + appetizer, free bottomless almonds from Blue Diamond, and the chance to win tickets to the championship game on Sunday, March 16.
Sports
All aboard. Fishers Freight, central Indiana’s newest sports team, is getting ready to kick off the Indoor Football League Season. Tickets for the home opener on Friday, April 4 go on sale today at 10 a.m.
Eat
Missed your chance to snag tickets for Rev? You can still have your Month of May culinary experience with The 500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard, which brings fans, festival princesses, and 70+ Indiana mayors together for breakfast followed by the qualifiers. Get tickets. (WTHR)
Number
64,000. That’s how many potholes Indy DPW has filled so far in 2025. If you’re still waiting for that one (or 20) on your commute to get fixed, file a report here. (WTHR)
Trending
Have you seen the new Monopoly game? The updated version is a sign of the times — it replaces paper money with a mobile app. Of course, we’ve always preferred the Indy edition. (The Verge)
Listen
It’s time for the Colts to swing big and trade for a game-changing player. Find out who with Locked On.
Try This
There’s something for everyone at the Indy Art Center. From hands-on workshops to creative classes in sculpture, woodworking, printmaking, and more, explore a variety of artistic experiences at two locations in Broad Ripple and Fishers. Take a look at the full program lineup — and flex your creativity.*
Job
Do you have a passion for all things Northern Virginia, a knack for storytelling, and a drive to engage readers? We’re hiring a creative and dynamic Newsletter Editor to join our team at NOVAtoday and craft daily, hyper-local content. We’ve got the perks just for you: competitive salary, 401K with company match of 4%, and so much more. Apply now.
The Buy
The Buy
A pair of posh kitten heels. They feature textured suede fabric, a chic pointed toe silhouette, and an adjustable ankle strap for added stability.
If our spring break travel recs got your attention, good news: You can fly nonstop from IND to both San Diego and Seattle. Check out 50 other nonstop travel options with our airport guide.
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