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💘 Be mine, Valentine
If all else fails, you + your date could dance next to the fountain in Fountain Square. | Photo via @kristiswangophoto
SOS: Valentine’s Day is just over one week away. Whether you’ve been with your soulmate for decades or are hoping to impress someone new, we’ve got 20+ local date night ideas that are still swoon-worthy options for Saturday, Feb. 14 — but act fast, some ticketed events may sell out.
Take a paint and sip class | Let the pros at Painting with a Twist guide you through your masterpiece with a glass of wine in hand.
Jazz things up | If your date likes smooth tunes, take them to The Jazz Kitchen for live music with a side of Cajun-Creole-inspired fare.
Play games — just not with their heart | Feel like a teenager falling in love for the first time at a barcade, like 16-Bit.
So many pinball machines, so little time.
Photo by INDYtoday team
Play pickleball | Test the limits of your love vs. your competitive spirit out on the court.
Visit a speakeasy | Take your date to one of these secret spots for a romantic, intimate night out.
Speedway is still under a boil water advisory until at least this afternoon due to water main breaks. Keep an eye on the town’s website for updates — and keep in mind that many local restaurants are still operating, albeit with limited menus, and could use your support. (WTHR)
Sports
Big change of pace for the Pacers. The team reportedly traded Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, two-first round picks, and one second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers. Find out who they got in exchange. (WTHR)
Coming Soon
Need something to lift your spirits? Circle City Whiskey Co. announced it’s opening a tasting room at 2032 E. 46th St. in March. The bottler’s first location will also serve pizzas. (IBJ)
Sports
Ready to play two truths and a lie? Notre Dame grad + Olympic bobsledder Jadin O’Brien was once prayed over by an exorcist, has a titanium rod in her leg, and started bobsledding three months ago. Find out what’s what with her incredible story. (IndyStar)
Concert
Paging all post-grunge lovers: Staind, Seether, Hoobastank, and Hinder are bringing their tour to Ruoff Music Center on Saturday, Sept. 26. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. (WTHR)
Featured
Does the Eiteljorg Museum have your art heart? It’s been nominated for Best Art Museum in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards — vote daily through Monday, Feb. 16.
Show
Dance Kaleidoscope’s Volume 2: ARRESTING MOMENTUM hits Tobias Theater, Feb. 6-8. Experience Robert Battle’s company premiere of “Train” and world premieres by Christa Smutek and Joshua Blake Carter. Plus, join pre-show talkbacks at 6:30 p.m. with Robert Battle on Feb. 6, and Christa Smutek on Feb. 7.*
Edu
At this local school, students from age 3 through 8th grade experience a rigorous curriculum, learn three world languages, develop leadership skills, and take learning into the city — all within a nurturing, faith-based community. Think you know which school we’re talking about? See if you’re right and schedule a tour.*
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Beauty
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Editor’s Pick
The Verona Arena was built in 30 C.E. to host gladiator battles, and will now host both the Olympics Closing Ceremony and the Paralympics Opening Ceremony. | Photo courtesy Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026
Today, the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics will take place in Milan. You can catch it live from 2 to 5 p.m. on NBC, or watch the encore performance at 8 p.m. Make sure to keep up with all the latest event results + coverage with WTHR.
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Around Valentine’s Day, I love hearing love stories, especially ones that happened in Indy. If you have one you don’t mind sharing, please drop it in my inbox.
I’ll go first: My husband and I had our first date at Thaitanium on Mass Ave, and the entire time we were in the restaurant, they were playing instrumental covers of Taylor Swift songs. To say the least, I was wonderstruck — and we’ve been inseparable ever since.
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