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🍽️ I’ll have it al fresco, please

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Gather your loved ones for drinks + food indoors or outdoors at Gather 22. | Photo by @gatherindy
Okay Indy, we’re calling it: It’s officially patio season.

Celebrate the arrival of warmer, sunnier days at one of these Circle City patios.

Borage | This Speedway cafe offers new American food, locally-sourced goods, and a sunny patio for sunseekers.

Gather 22 | This neighborhood spot has a full patio out back — complete with space heaters (if needed) and grass for your furry friends.

Bocca | Enjoy your vino and pasta on this near north side patio. For added ambiance, visit on Tuesdays for live music.
people sitting on a covered patio space with floral decor

Petite Chou’s patio is always bedecked with seasonal florals for the perfect Instagram backdrop.

Petite Chou Bistro | This fully shaded patio is perfect for a brunch + gab sesh with your besties — sunburn not included.

Natural State Provisions | Holy Cross’ favorite watering hole is known for its comfort food + craft beer. Bonus: There’s a fenced-in dog park for your pup to play in.

Upland Brewing | Right in the heart of Fountain Square, this small-batch brewery has 22 beers on tap + a locally-focused menu.
20+ more perfect patios

Events

Tuesday, March 24

Luminaries: The Roots of Rock ‘n’ Roll | 2 p.m. | The Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel | $10

Playwriting Workshop for Kids | 4-5 p.m. | IPL Decatur Branch | Free, RSVP

“Jeopardy!” Bar League | 6-8 p.m. | Wings Etc. Grill & Pub, Avon | Free

Wednesday, March 25

Open Rehearsal | 12-1 p.m. | Dance Kaleidoscope Studios | Free

SciFi Syndicate Book Club: “Project Hail Mary” | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | The Whispering Shelf | Free, RSVP

Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Lakers | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $84+

Thursday, March 26

Speaker Series: Conserving Indiana’s Landscape | 6-7:30 p.m. | Crown Hill Funeral Home | $10

Five Minute PowerPoint Night | 7-9:30 p.m. | North Mass Boulder | Free
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News Notes

Concert

Yesterday, Post Malone was announced as a surprise guest at the free NCAA March Madness Music Festival. Other headliners include Twenty One Pilots + Zac Brown Band — you can see them at American Legion Mall April 3-5. (WISH 8)

Sports

Purdue’s men’s basketball team will advance to the Sweet 16 for the third year in a row. Head coach Matt Painter reflected on his 500th win with the Boilermakers. (WRTV + WISH 8)

Eat

Have you eaten out in the Northside lately? This illustrated guide highlights the author’s picks for brunch, burgers + matcha during a recent birthday food crawl. (Mirror Indy)

Real Estate

No, it’s not on the market — but a girl can dream. The historic Benton House will star in September’s annual Tour of Homes + in the meantime, the home and gardens are open for guided tours, or available to rent for special events. (Indianapolis Monthly)

Number

$1 million. That’s the historic and sizeable gift that Lawrence Township School Foundation received to permanently endow the organization’s Creative Impact Grants, which aim to enrich classrooms and support educators in local schools. (Indianapolis Recorder)
Time Magazine released its list of “The World’s Greatest Places of 2026,” and The IMS Museum sped across the finish line to represent Indy. Here’s your refresh on why you should visit the newly-renovated institution.

History

If your grandma has a “Hen on a Nest” in her china cabinet, now’s a good time for you to claim that as your inheritance. Here’s why the Indiana Glass item is as valuable as it is cute.

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The Wrap

Speaking of matcha, we’ve got a roundup of six spots you can try around town.

Editors’ Pick: the Aurora Berryalis — which blends vibrant matcha with steamed milk and blackberry — from The Coffee Haus at Guggman Haus Brewing Co.
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