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🪩 Weeknights = anything but weak
Head to Irving Theater on Mondays for acoustic open mic or Thursdays for poetry open mic. | Photo by @ramediallc
Here’s a scary thought: If you’re saving all your fun for the weekends, you’re only enjoying ~29% of the week.
Luckily, weeknights in Indy are anything but boring. Here are a handful of recurring weekly events to keep you laughing, dancing, and playing all week long.
Monday
Play: Casual Magic Commander, Elf ‘N Moon | Whether you’re rocking a mono black or tricolor deck, bring your best commander and take on other Magic: The Gathering players.
Play: Trivia with the Quizzler, MashCraft | Test your knowledge in a prize-filled competition from “the arch-villain of Indianapolis trivia.” Pro tip: You can also find him at Mass Avenue Pub on Wednesday nights.
Laugh: Comedy Open Mic, Helium Comedy Club | Try out your three-minute set, or relax and enjoy jokes from other comedians.
Move: Two Step Tuesday, Duke’s Honky Tonk | Get your boot-scootin’ boogie on with free entry + line dancing lessons, plus discounted drinks.
Play: Family Game Night, IPL Central Library | Challenge your family in giant Jenga, board games, and chess.
Art at Butler: Art Now | 5 p.m. | Butler University Department of Art | Free | Browse this spring showcase of student art + design work, with some pieces available for purchase.
Talking Track with Dave Wilson + Al Unser, Jr. | 6-7:15 p.m. | Indiana Landmarks Center | $10, free for members | Fasten your seatbelt for a chat about racing and track culture at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Friday, April 4
Poetry in Bloom | 4-5:30 p.m. | IPL West Perry Branch | Free | Celebrate Poetry Month with this nature-focused writing workshop.
Fishers Freight vs. Tulsa Oilers | 7 p.m. | Fishers Event Center | $24+ | Cheer on Indy’s newest professional sports team on their opening night.
Saturday, April 5
Breakfast with the Bunny | 9-11 a.m. | Dave & Buster’s, Greenwood | $28+ | Enjoy a breakfast buffet, egg hunt, crafts, and photos with the Easter Bunny.
Grip Fest | 12-8 p.m. | North Mass Boulder | $10, free for members | Dress up in your 80s best to climb to throwback tunes, grab eats from the Get Some Churros food truck, and compete in grip strength competitions.
Red Bull Roundabout Rumble | 1-9:30 p.m. | Monument Circle | Free | Watch the world’s top professional riders race at high speeds around Monument Circle.
Spring forward with design and community in Circle City
Presented by St. Margaret's Hospital Guild
Proceeds from Dash by the Past benefit the John and Kathy Ackerman Mental Health Professional Development Center at Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center. | Photos provided by St. Margaret’s Guild
From a scenic 5K to stunning design makeovers, this month brings two exciting events we’re marking our calendars for:
Dash by the Past | Saturday, April 12
Lace up for a scenic 5K or one-mile walk past Meridian Street’s historic homes at this family-friendly race.
Decorators’ Show House & Gardens | Tuesday, April 22-Sunday, May 11
Celebrate the 64th anniversary of this annual exhibit as interior designers + landscape architects transform the historic Baxter House in Meridian-Kessler.
We already know you get all your traffic updates from INDYtoday. But since we aren’t perfect, meet the city’s new Road Closure Viewer. The map tracks all Marion County roads to highlight roadwork + provide project details and closure lengths.
Weather
Speaking of maps — we’re expecting heavy rain all week, which means some roadways may become more like waterways. Check out this map of intersections that are prone to flooding to safely reroute your commute. (IndyStar)
Civic
BMV, meet 2025. Gov. Mike Braun signed an executive order Tuesday to modernize the BMV’s technology, particularly its STARS system, which was implemented in 2004. Updates will be made over five years. (WTHR)
Development
More pedestrian-friendly downtown areas? Yes, please. Noblesville released details for its Embrace Downtown project, which includes widening sidewalks, redesigning streets, replacing century-old sewer + water pipes, and adding green space. See the renderings. (IBJ)
Announced
It’s a bittersweet symphony... actually, just a sweet one. The lineup for Symphony on the Prairie is now live, featuring tribute concerts for everyone from Elton John to Taylor Swift. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, April 8 at 11 a.m. (WTHR)
Sports
With March Madness behind them, both of Notre Dame’s basketball programs are facing a make-or-break offseason. Locked On predicts what could change.
Home
From faucets and toilets to sinks and showers, Kohler offers a range of fixtures and finishes for your home project. Need help bringing your vision to life? The Kohler Design Experts are ready to help you find the right products, coordinate your design, and turn ideas into action. Find inspo + book an appointment.*
Pro Tip
Indy Parks is a hub for local health and fitness classes. Here are six programs, led by expert instructors and offered at affordable prices, you’ll want to have on your radar as we welcome the new season.*
Coming Soon
Feast your senses at Downtown Dinner Theatre. From Friday, May 2 to Sunday, May 18, immerse yourself in “Imagination,” the debut show featuring live performances paired with lunch, dinner + Sunday brunch. Pro tip: Purchase a ticket to the first five productions + receive a free ticket to the Holiday Magic show.*
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$10,000. If you owe this much in personal debt, this company can reach out to credit card companies + potentially reduce it. See how it works.*
Chic drawstring denim pants. The roomy, straight-leg design keeps these jeans comfortable and casual, while the drawstring cinch ensures they fit snugly around your waist. Bonus: Shop this Madewell version.
Dinner date night unlocked. Bates-Hendricks speakeasy The Vault announced it’s launching a new, expanded dinner menu. Keep an eye on its Instagram for an official reveal coming soon.
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