The expanded space will include a revamped outdoor courtyard. | Rendering provided by North Mass Boulder
North Mass Boulder announced that it’s creating more space for more than just climbing.
The popular bouldering gym is expanding 4,820 sqft to bring a large-scale fitness studio and event space to the existing location + accommodate the growing demand of its community.
The new fitness studio will offer new equipment, certified trainers offering strength, high-intensity interval training, and TRX suspension classes, and an increased capacity.
The event space will serve as a social hub and is designed to host everything from community meet-ups, wellness workshops, and bouldering Q&As to corporate team-building events.
The expansion will be built by Indianapolis-based Capital Construction within North Mass Boulder’s courtyard, located at the revitalized Box Factory building in the North Mass District. The project is expected to be completed in September.
Events
Events
Friday, March 7
March First Friday Gallery Opening | 6-9 p.m. | Harrison Center | Free | Visit for open galleries, music performances, and an adoption booth with Indianapolis Animal Care Services.
Jersey Boys | Friday, March 7-Sunday, April 13 | Times vary | Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre | $57+ | Go behind the scenes — and the music — of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons with the hit musical.
Saturday, March 8
Indy Fuel vs. Wichita Thunder | 7 p.m. | Fishers Event Center | $24+ | It’s all about the greatest spectacle in racing on Indy 500 Night.
Monday, March 10
Art Dish | 6-10 p.m. | Harrison Center | $175 | With a unique blend of fine dining and live art, this event promises to be an unforgettable highlight of your social calendar.
Tuesday, March 11
Chair Yoga & Mindfulness | 2-3 p.m. | Central Library | Free, registration required | Practice your breathing techniques + improve your heart rate, mental focus, and relaxation.
Friday, March 14
“Emerge” | Friday, March 14-Sunday, March 16 | Times vary | The Tobias Theater at Newfields | $35+ | Catch this dynamic showcase by Dance Kaleidoscope, featuring Stuart Lewis’ “Sweet Sorrow,” Tsai Hsi Hung’s “Torch,” Sean Aaron Carmon’s “hiFI,” and Joshua Blake Carter’s “Keep Me in Your Pocket."*
Don’t forget to spring forward this Sunday, March 9 — daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m., so turn your clocks forward one hour. This means the sun will start setting ~7:45 p.m. in Indy next week, giving you more time to play around our city.
Travel
Southwest Airlines is taking off with a new daily non-stop flight from IND to Nashville. The hour-long flight is available now. (IndyStar)
Kids
Reminder: Spring Break for Indianapolis Public Schools is Monday, March 24-Friday, March 28. If you need help planning, check out our list of local kid-friendly activities.
Eat
In case you missed it, Dairy Queen recently released a unique new menu item — a blue dipped cone. The Crunchin’ Cookie Dipped Cone will only be available for a limited time, but don’t worry; we have some local trendy foods to try.
Wellness
Posture check — this is your weekly reminder to straighten your back. If that felt good, imagine how nice a stretch at Soul Yoga would feel. Find your flow at these Indy yoga studios.
Sports
The Pacers and Atlanta Hawks both recently reached the Eastern Conference Finals faster than many thought. What can the Pacers learn from the Hawks? Tony East is joined by Locked On Hawks host Brad Rowland to break it down + preview the upcoming two-game set between the teams.
Plan Ahead
Mark your calendars, Indy: You’re invited to soul • real • ism, a multimedia experience featuring an unconventional wearable art fashion show, visual art display, and live music on Friday, April 11. The best part? The limited-time BOGO ticket deal where you get two tickets for just $10.*
Biz
Calling all business owners. For a limited time, we’re offering 15% off your first advertising purchase on our self-service ad portal. No long-term contract required — simply use the code NEW15 at checkout to redeem the discount.
Outdoors
Psst, gardeners — start this year’s garden off right with this seed starter tray, with built-in handles to transplant seedlings straight into the ground come planting time.*
City Guide
City Guide
New restaurants springing up soon
The owners of West Fork Whiskey Co. are opening Rise & Revel in Fountain Square on Friday, March 14. | Photo provided by West Fork Whiskey Co.
Earlier this week, we gave you a list of new restaurants that you can try today. But there’s also no shortage of upcoming eateries to look forward to in the Circle City. Keep tabs on this list to stay ahead of the cuisine curve.
Rise & Revel, 1233 Shelby St. | ETA: March 14
The team behind West Fork Whiskey announced it’s brewing something exciting for the Fountain Square neighborhood — a coffee shop during the day and a cocktail bar after dark.
1933 Lounge, 175 S. Rangeline Rd., Carmel | ETA: April 1
The speakeasy-style lounge will have a bar, private and semi-private nooks designed for special occasions, and a covered patio complete with cozy firepit lounge areas.
Fernando’s Mexican & Brazilian Cuisine, 888 Mass Ave. | ETA: Spring 2025
The popular Broad Ripple spot is expanding to bring its legendary feijoada stew to Mass Ave.
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“Long Thanh at 71st and Binford — a true hole in the wall — cheap delicious Pho and other Vietnamese dishes. David has owned it for years and he is always so sweet and kind.” — Beth H.
“My husband and I go to Pho Real on 116th Street. Hope you try it.” — Vera B.
A new coffee + cocktail bar? Sign me up. I’ll be attending a media preview to give you the inside scoop on what to expect from Rise & Revel. Make sure you’re following us on Instagram so you don’t miss the sneak peek.
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