8th Day created this special Fried Donut-Bourbon drink around the State Fair. | Photo by Grant Kinast via 8th Day Distillery
On the rocks, neat, dirty, frozen, or zero proof — we’re spilling the Long Island iced tea on the best spots to grab a drink after work in Indy.
8th Day Distillery
The cocktail bar is always mixing up new and creative drinks + also offers bottled spirits and canned cocktails.
Sundry & Vice
Step behind the lobby of the Bottleworks Hotel and you’ll find an intimate bar with draft cocktails, beer, and wine.
Gather 22
This is a great spot to gather with friends after work. Try the Byrne’s Grilled Pizza, shareables, or other main dishes outside on the patio on a nice evening.
BODHI
If you’re a Thai food fan, you’ll love this spot at the far end of Mass Ave. It has a wide selection of drinks from seasonal cocktails to sake — there’s even a non-alcoholic section.
Astrea Rooftop
Located in Indy’s InterContinental hotel on the 11th story, Astrea offers a perfect view of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, drinks, bites, and luxury vibes.
Monthly Yoga for Mental Health | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Tinker House Events | $10 | Embrace mental wellness with this yoga session while contributing to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).
Indiana Pacers vs. Dallas Mavericks | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $19+ | Can the Blue and Gold pull off another mind-blowing win at home?
Thursday, March 20
Mixology 101: Sours | 6-8 p.m. | Skyline Club | $55 | Pucker up + immerse yourself in an inspiring mixology class centered on sour cocktails.
Friday, March 21
Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele | 6:30-7:45 p.m. | Scottish Rite Cathedral | $20+ | Listen to the British singer’s greatest hits at this live, multi-sensory musical experience.
Golden Hour After Hours | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Golden Hour Books | $12 | Music. Drinks. A chill party in a bookstore. We’re in.
Saturday, March 22
Legacy Leaders: A Civic Leadership Fellowship | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Madam Walker Legacy Center | Free | Budding community leaders will learn how to increase civic participation + individual impact in community spaces.
Heads up. For about the next two weeks, partial lane closures are expected at the intersection of College Avenue + Westfield Boulevard in Broad Ripple as construction crews prepare the area for a new public sculpture.
Read
Hoosier author John Green — best known for his young adult novel “The Fault in Our Stars” — released a new non-fiction book this week. “Everything is Tuberculosis” tells the story of a young tuberculosis patient + explores the history of the infection. Look for it when you’re book crawling. (IndyStar)
Concert
Four legends, one stage. Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills will take the stage at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday, June 1. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 21 at 10 a.m.
Announced
Grammy Award-winner John Legend announced the “Get Lifted 20th Anniversary World Tour” will be coming back to the stage with a stop at the Fishers Event Center on Sunday, Nov. 16. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 28 at 10 a.m.
Plan Ahead
A peony for your thoughts. The Indiana Peony Festival will celebrate five years when it returns to Noblesville’s Seminary Park on Saturday, May 17. This year’s festival will feature 150 vendors, a Hoosier Row food court, special drinks, a kid’s zone, and expanded open spaces.
Listen
The Pacers were missing four starters Monday night, yet they managed to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves in OT. How did they get it done? Locked On host Tony East breaks it all down.
Tomorrow Bookstore is filling the void left by Indy Reads since it moved from Mass Avenue to Fountain Square. | Photo by @glorygloir_ via Tomorrow Bookstore
Book lovers, you’ll love this. Indy Indie Book Crawl, which launched just last year, is back from Thursday, March 20 through Sunday, March 23.
The idea: visit as many local stores as you can over the four days to win great book prizes. This year, there’s an optional Book Crawl Bingo that you can play along the way, too.
How it works
Pick up a IIBC bookmark (and optional Bingo card) from any participating store starting on Thursday.
Visit as many stores as you can from March 20-23 (there is no minimum).
Each store you visit will stamp your bookmark, which counts for one entry to win a grand prize. No purchase is necessary, but buying books is always encouraged.
Completing a Bingo card also gets you into the separate Bingo prize drawing.
Speaking of post-work drinks — on Monday after work, I went to BODHI with friends and ordered the Kinnaree (non-alcoholic version) and it was so refreshing.
I was hoping it would be warm enough to enjoy the patio, but alas, it was not. We’re crossing our fingers that patio weather will be here to stay soon, so keep an eye out for our outdoor dining guide.
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