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Events
Events
Friday, April 11
“Into the Woods” | Friday, April 11-Sunday, April 13 | Times vary | Broadway United Methodist Church | $15+ | Marvel at Sondheim’s magical retelling of the classic fairytales you thought you knew.
FrogWatch | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Zion Nature Sanctuary, Zionsville | Free | Join a naturalist to search for frogs + toads, learn about local species, and contribute to a citizen science project.
Saturday, April 12
Hopping Down the Bunny Trail | 10 a.m. | Williams Park, Brownsburg | Free | Spring into the weekend with egg hunts, crafts, photo ops, and a petting zoo.
Indy Classic Computer and Video Game Expo | Saturday, April 12-Sunday, April 13 | Times vary | Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Airport | $5+ | Explore the evolution of technology as you play with vintage computers, game consoles, and arcade machines.
Roc Da Mic Fashion Show Part Tres | 5-8 p.m. | The Spotlight Center NE | $20+ | Watch one-of-a-kind fashion pieces come down the runway while listening to live local music.
Hamilton Town Center announced several new additions opening this summer, including a second location for Carmel-based breakfast spot Sunny Day Cafe. Check out the other coming-soon businesses. (WTHR)
Plan Ahead
We’re 99 days out from the tip off for the WNBA All-Star Weekend, running Friday, July 18 through Saturday, July 19 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mark your calendars if you’re hooping to snag tickets — sales open on Tuesday, April 29 at 2 p.m. (WTHR)
Holiday
Chag sameach. Passover (or Pesach) begins at sundown tomorrow, April 12, and goes through Sunday, April 20. You can find traditional Passover foods — including matzo ball soup and coconut macaroons — at Shapiro’s.
Closed
The Chuck E. Cheese located at 10021 E. Washington St. has closed its doors, citing failure to meet the company’s “strategic goals.” Guess we’ll have to find another place where a kid can be a kid — we’ll start with these kid-friendly activities around Indy. (IndyStar)
Read
Tomorrow is the last day of National Library Week, and the best way to observe the occasion is by checking out what the Indianapolis Public Library has to offer. If you don’t have your card yet, you can apply here.
Outdoors
Keep your eyes to the sky tomorrow to catch a glimpse of the “Pink Moon” — but no, it won’t be a different color. April’s full moon has the rosy nickname because the month is associated with spring flowers. See what’s in bloom by strolling through one of Indy’s parks.
Travel
What’s the most beautiful place in Indiana? According to Travel and Leisure, Hemlock Cliffs in Hoosier National Forest is the fairest of the fair. Don’t get us wrong, we love it too — but have they ever seen Eagle Creek Park or Newfields in bloom?
Ranked
Indiana ranked No. 29 on WalletHub’s list of best states for working from home. If you’re a remote-working Hoosier seeking a little change in scenery, check out these local coffee shops with plenty of outlets and internet connection.
Sports
Notre Dame’s quarterback battle just got even more interesting, while the offensive line is running out of bodies. Catch up on the drama with Locked On.
City Guide
City Guide
No paint, no gain
It took local artist Kwazar Martin about 26 hours to finish the mural of Caitlin Clark over the span of five days. | Photo by Angelica Robinson/WTHR
We’re no art historians, but one of our all-time favorite galleries? Indy itself.
Naptown is home to a number of meaningful murals and street art pieces that really paint a picture of our city.
Can you spot your favorite character on this eye-catching building?
The Toy Pit, 3827 N. College Ave. | By Kwazar Martin
This store’s entire facade is slowly being covered by images of iconic characters, musicians, and pop culture icons — including the recent addition of Midwest pop princess Chappell Roan.
Legendary, Bicentennial Unity Plaza | By Anna Murphy
This mural, unveiled in 2023 around the completion of Bicentennial Unity Plaza next to Gainbridge Fieldhouse, features the portraits of 43 Indiana legends. Faces include Calvin Fletcher, Madam C.J. Walker, Kurt Vonnegut, and Mayor Richard Lugar.
Black House Cafe, 1122 Shelby St. | By Pamela Bliss
This spooky deviation from ordinary coffee shops is sure to draw in caffeine lovers + horror fans alike with its haunting murals and local horror-themed artwork.
A set of nice thank you cards. This budget-friendly 36-pack combines elegant minimalism with gold foil accents on high-quality paper. Keep it on hand for expressing gratitude at a moment’s notice.
Bonus mural for you: This massive piece on the side of the Wheeler-Dowe Boys & Girls Club at 2310 30th St. I’m not sure who the artist is (if you know, send me a note and we’ll add it to our full list), but it inspires me to be kinder every time I see it.
The Buy
A men’s sun protective shirt. The lightweight, long sleeve design is great for fishing, camping, and hiking and blocks 98% of UVA/UVB rays.
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