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adies, gentlemen: After an abnormally warm winter full of postinaugural political shenanigans, it is finally, blessedly spring. And that means you no longer have an excuse for staying in your house, bundled in your blanket burrito. No, you must go out!

You must dance! You must drink! You must make regrettable but ultimately harmless decisions!

Packed within this guide you’ll find a bunch of lists of the best things to do, see, eat, drink and contemplate.

We reorganized our typical guide into a super-sized version of our weekly Ten Things to Do feature. And before you ask: no, they’re not ranked. (We’ll save that for our Best of Indy reader poll later this year.) In music, you’ll find some great dance nights MUSIC and some recommendations for large venue shows. Then zillions FOOD and zillions more concerts we’re stoked to see in the Circle City.

Find, as always, more stuff ARTS to do on NUVO.net.

Love you, mean it, SCREENS KATHERINE COPLEN EDITOR KCOPLEN@NUVO.NET

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1 // ALTERED THURZDAZE MOUSETRAP, THURSDAYS, 9 P.M., 21+ Always different, always good.

2 // WHY NOT? WEDNESDAYS TIKI BOB’S, WEDNESDAYS, 9 P.M., 21+ John Larner anchors this mid-week dance fiesta, along with special guests.

3 // WYLD FRIDAYS BLU, FRIDAYS, 9 P.M., 21+ Slater Hogan + DJ Lockstar = Your Friday night plans.

4 // FRIDAY NIGHT TAKEOVER RED ROOM, FRIDAYS, 9 P.M., 21+ Radio Now’s Friday night parties are a drink-special-palooza.

5 // OBTUSE PIONEER, THURSDAYS, 10 P.M., 21+ From dank dungeon footwork to old school dub, to techno, grime and house, Obtuse has it all. Stay up on pioneerindy.com for a schedule of DJs.

YOUR ASS OFF

6 // TAKE THAT! TUESDAYS COACHES, TUESDAYS, 10 P.M., 21+ After all these years — literally, a decade now — DJ Metrognome and J Moore still have the best reason to go out on a weeknight.

7 // NIGHT TRAIN THE HI-FI, FOURTH FRIDAYS, 11 P.M., 21+ DJs Action Jackson and Limelight run this night at the newly expanded Hi-FI. 8 // SENSATION FRIDAYS SUBTERRA LOUNGE, FRIDAYS, 10 P.M., 21+ 100 percent musica Latina, all night long.

9 // SUNDAY FUNDAY TINI, SUNDAYS, 4 P.M., 21+ Head out early to catch DJ Knayte — and a quality martini — on Mass Ave. 10 // REAL TALK WHITE RABBIT CABARET, SECOND SATURDAYS, 10 P.M, 21+ DJs Action Jackson and A-Square Productions rule this monthly at Indy’s best burlesque bar.

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1 // IF YOU WERE BORN THAT WAY LADY GAGA, BANKERS LIFE FIELDHOUSE, NOVEMBER 5, 7:30 P.M., ALL-AGES We’re listing Mistress Gaga first because this show will definitely sell out, especially after that fire Super Bowl halftime show. Yes, she’s currently touring as the pink-hatted country persona Joanne, but expect plenty of glitter from your Gaga.

4 // IF YOU STILL OWE YOUR SISTER A BIRTHDAY PRESENT ARIANA GRANDE, BANKERS LIFE FIELDHOUSE, MARCH 11, 7:30 P.M., ALL-AGES Ponytail queen and Baby Mariah Carey is touring her May 2016 release Dangerous Woman, lest you forget this Nickelodeon Princess has some serious pipes.

2 // IF YOU STILL OWE YOUR MOM A BIRTHDAY PRESENT BILLY JOEL, BANKERS LIFE FIELDHOUSE, NOVEMBER 3, 7:30 P.M., ALL-AGES ...And ditto on the Piano Man. This justannounced show is Joel’s first solo stop in Indy in 18 years.

5 // IF YOU LOVE TOP 40S BOOT-STOMPIN’ THE LUMINEERS, BANKERS LIFE FIELDHOUSE, MARCH 10, 7 P.M., ALL-AGES It wasn’t so long ago that the Coloradobased Lumineers were playing atop tables in Radio Radio. Ah, memories. Those times are long gone, but you can still see them — albeit probably from further away — at this Bankers show. Kaleo and Susto open.

3 // IF YOU STILL OWE YOUR DAD A BIRTHDAY PRESENT STEVE MARTIN AND MARTIN SHORT MURAT THEATRE AT OLD NATIONAL CENTRE, MARCH 5, 7:30 P.M., ALL-AGES These two certified delights will spar, pontificate, and perhaps indulge in a little banjo.

How often are you invited to hang out in a room with two legendary comedy pals? Not nearly often enough, dudes.

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6 // IF IT’S YOUR LIFE, AND IT’S NOW OR NEVER BON JOVI, BANKERS LIFE FIELDHOUSE, MARCH 22, 7:30 P.M., ALL-AGES Jovi’s greatest role was as a bit part as an artist in residence on 30 Rock. Fight us.

7 // IF YOU STILL BELIEVE IN TRUE LOVE TIM MCGRAW AND FAITH HILL, BANKERS LIFE FIELDHOUSE, APRIL 29, 7:30 P.M., ALL-AGES This show is a ticket to TearsVille as Famous Marrieds McGraw and Hill remount their classic 2000 Soul2Soul tour 17 years later.

TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS

8 // IF THE ‘90S WERE YOUR BEST YEARS INCUBUS, JIMMY EAT WORLD, JUDAH AND THE LION, KLIPSCH MUSIC CENTER, JULY 30, 6:45 P.M., ALL-AGES I bet you, personally, know someone who has an Incubus-inspired tattoo. You might not know it, but you do.

9 // IF YOU GREW UP TALL AND YOU GREW UP RIGHT TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS, KLIPSCH MUSIC CENTER, MAY 13, 8 P.M., ALL-AGES Have you lived if you haven’t sung along to “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” with Tom? 10 // IF YOU HATE RUSSELL WILSON FUTURE, KLIPSCH MUSIC CENTER, JUNE 3, 7 P.M., ALL-AGES On the very day we write this, Future just dropped a fire new album. We’re taking that as a sign: we must be at this show.

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MARCH // MAY MARCH

March 8, JohnnySwim, Deluxe at Old National Centre, all-ages March 9, Glass Mansions, Minute Details, Melody Inn, 21+ March 9, Excision, Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, all-ages March 10, Carnifex, Emerson Theater, all-ages

March 2, Rodney Stepp Jazz Quartet, Eskenazi Hospital, all-ages

March 10, The Districts, The Hi-Fi, 21+

March 3, Open FIelds, Phyllis as Tom Petty, Kilgore Trout, Melody Inn, 21+

March 10, Papa Warfleigh’s Funk Revival, Standout Story, Melody Inn, 21+

March 3, Girls Rock Indianapolis Fundraiser, Pioneer Indy, 21+ March 3, Corey Christianson, Clint Breeze and The Groove, Jazz Kitchen, 21+

March 10, Migos, The Pavilion at Pan Am, all-ages

March 10 - 11, Freddie Cole Quartet, Jazz Kitchen, 21+ March 10, Scarface, The Vogue, 21+

March 3, Papadosio, Jaw Gems, The Vogue, 21+

March 11, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band Album Release In-Store, Indy CD and Vinyl, all-ages

March 3, Kap G and JR Donato, Emerson Theater, all-ages

March 11, Pickwick Commons, Chipped Teeth, Grave Friends, Hoosier Dome, all-ages

March 3, Back to the Future ft. DJ Metrognome, The Vogue, 21+

March 11, Cal Scruby, Emerson Theater, all-ages

March 3, Cash Bash, Radio Radio, 21+ March 3, Black Friday: Droned and Stone with Potslammer and Psychic Feel, State Street Pub, 21+ March 3, Static Tension, Bionic Monks, God Am, Minus Blindfold, 5th Quarter Lounge, 21+ March 3, Warrior Kings, Gordon Bonham Blues Band, Slippery Noodle, 21+ March 3, The History of INdianapolis Punk Rock Exhibition, Satch Art Space, all-ages March 4, Secondhand Serenade, Emerson Theater, all-ages March 4, 2nd Annual Indianapolis Random Band Challenge, The Hi-Fi, 21+ March 4, The ‘90s Grunge Experience with Stone Temple Pilots Tribute, Orchid In The Ivy, Nirvana Tribute, Hollow Alice In Chains Tribute, The Vogue, 21+ March 4, Jeezy, Old National Centre, all-ages March 4, Joe Diffie, 8 Seconds Saloon, 21+ March 4, Vienna Boys Choir, The Palladium, all-ages March 4, Big Something, Broccoli Samurai, Mousetrap, 21+ March 4, Bad Suns, Deluxe at Old National Centre, all-ages March 4, Vice Tricks, Vodka DeMilo, I Have A Knife, Melody Inn, 21+ March 4, Dave Stryker Organ Quartet, Jazz Kitchen, 21+ March 5, Hold Close, Arvia, Stephen Flickner, Irving Theater, all-ages March 5, Mickey Avalon, The Hi-Fi, 21+ March 5, Haven Darkwave Club Night hosted by DJ Alyda featuring DJ Badfaerie, Melody Inn, 21+ March 5, Durand Jones and The Indications, The Bishop (Bloomington), 18+ March 6, Rob Dixon, Eskenazi Hospital, all-ages March 6, Noise-To-Signal Ensemble, Eskenazi Hospital, all-ages March 6, The Lox Filthy America … It’s Beautiful Tour, Deluxe at Old National Centre, all-ages March 7, Indy House Heads DJ Night, Melody Inn, 21+

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March 7, Alex Cameron, Major Murphy and Andrew, The Bishop (Bloomington), 18+

March 11, Trippin Billies, The Vogue, 21+ March 11, Johnny Cash Bash, Radio Radio, 21+ March 12, Stuyedeyed, Uh, Gape, We Love You, Melody Inn, 21+ March 12, Scott Routenberg Trio, Jazz Kitchen, 21+ March 13, Laelume, Grove Haus, all-ages March 13, Eisley, The Hi-Fi, 21+ March 16, Everett Greene, Eskenazi Hospital, all-ages March 16, Agent Orange, The Queers, Guttermouth, The Hi-Fi, 21+ March 16, Dinosaur Jr., The Bluebird (Bloomington), 21+ March 16, The Infamous Stringdusters, The Way Down Wanderers, The Vogue, 21+ March 16, Phyllis as U2, Melody Inn, 21+ March 16, Four Year Strong, Light Years, Can’t Swim, Sleep On It, Hoosier Dome, all-ages March 17, The Dollyrots, The Two Tens, The Messengers, The Lickers, Melody Inn, 21+ March 17, JD McPherson, The Bluebird (Bloomington), 21+ March 17, Snarky Puppy St. Snarky’s Day, The Vogue, 21+ REVEREND PEYTON’S BIG DAMN BAND

March 23, Rusted Root, The Vogue, 21+

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March 24, ByBye, The Head, Tied, Melody Inn, 21+ March 24, Dru Hill, The Vogue, 21+ March 24, Brett Wiscons Band ft. Rob Dixon and Crescent Ulmer, Jazz Kitchen, 21+ March 24, Mark O’Connor featuring The O’Connor Band, Jazz Kitchen, 21+ March 25, Boy Band Review, The Vogue, 21+ March 25, Choking Susan, The Sheckies, Stealing Volume, Riverbottom Nightmare, Melody Inn, 21+ March 25, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, all-ages March 25, Whitey Morgan, Wade Davis, The Bluebird (Bloomington), 21+ March 26, Bubbles Brown, The Maness Brothers, Melody Inn, 21+ March 26, Southern Soul Assembly, The Vogue, 21+

March 31, Moon, Presomnia, Memetics, Melody Inn, 21+ March 31, Monika Herzig Women in Jazz featuring Ingrid Jensen, Jazz Kitchen, 21+ March 31, Biz Markie’s Decades Collide ‘80s vs. ‘90s, The Vogue, 21+

APRIL April 1, Purple Veins The Ultimate Prince Experience, The Vogue, 21+ April 1, Cherry Glazerr, Lala Lala, Blockhouse (Bloomington), all-ages April 1 - 2, Motown The Musical, Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, all-ages April 1, Bowling for Soup, The Hi-Fi, 21+ April 1, Stay Outside, Fifth and Main, Whale Bones, All Is Well, Hoosier Dome, all-ages April 1, Steve Allee Big Band, Jazz Kitchen, 21+

March 20, Jay Som, Nice Try, The Bishop (Bloomington) 18+

March 27, Railroad Earth, Billy Strings, The Vogue, 21+

March 20, Rocky Bassoon, Eskenazi Hospital, all-ages

March 28, Brownies in Cinema, Wake Island, Mango Lane, The Bishop (Bloomington), 18+

March 21, Like Moths To Flames, Sworn In, My Enemies and I, Cover Your Tracks, Backwordz, Hoosier Dome, all-ages

March 28, Quinn XCII, The Hi-Fi, 21+ March 29, Stevie Nicks, The Pretenders, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, all-ages

April 7, Charlie Hunter Trio, Jazz Kitchen, 21+

March 18, Matt Pryor, Dan Andriano, The Bishop (Bloomington), 18+

March 22, Pork ‘N Beans Brass Band, Father Smash and The Revival, King Sheriff, Melody Inn, 21+

March 29, Stolas, Emerson Theater, all-ages

April 8, Saint Aubin, Joshua Powell and The Great Train Robbery, The Hi-Fi, 21+

March 19, Cold War Kids, Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, all-ages

March 22, Volumes, Emerson Theater, all-ages

March 30, The Rumjacks, The Innocent Boys, Melody Inn, 21+

March 18, Keller Williams, The Vogue, 21+ March 18, Chevy Woods, Emerson Theater, all-ages March 18, Dirtbike, The Skashank Redemption, Rough Customers, Yarz Revenge, Melody Inn, 21+ March 18, Brandon Meeks Quartet, Jazz Kitchen, 21+

March 19, Bon Temps Jennifer Gallegos and Joshua Thompson, Jazz Kitchen, 21+ March 19, Dawes, The Vogue, 21+

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March 22, Classical Music Indy Presents, Eskenazi Hospital, all-ages March 22, Experience Hendrix 2017, Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, all-ages

March 29, Drones, Maravich, Melody Inn, 21+

March 30, Slick Rick, DJ Indiana Jones, Cut Camp, The Vogue, 21+ March 30, Monika Herzig, Eskenazi Hospital, all-ages

April 5, Margo Price, The Hi-FI, 21+ April 5, Odell Fox, Melody Inn, 21+ April 6, Salaam Middle Eastern Music Ensemble, Eskenazi Hospital, all-ages April 8, Zao, Emerson Theater, all-ages

April 8, Zao, Emerson Theater, all-ages April 8, Kishi Bashi, Old National Centre, all-ages April 8, Kreator, Obituary, Midnight, Horrendous, The Vogue, 21+

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April 8, Ann Hampton Calloway, Jazz Kitchen, 21+

April 26, The Cryptics, Melody Inn, 21+

April 9, Mint, Melody Inn, 21+

April 26, The Damned 40th Anniversary Tour, Deluxe at Old National Centre, all-ages

April 9, Dan + Shay, Jackie Lee, Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, all-ages

April 26, Classical Music Indy Presents, Eskenazi Hospital, all-ages

April 14, KIDS Album Release Show, The Lady Presidents, The Here Now, Melody Inn, 21+

April 27, Dead Man Winter ft. Dave Simonett of Trampled By Turtles, The Pines, The Bluebird (Bloomington), 21+

April 14, Lotus Presents Ugandan musician Samite, Eskenazi Hospital, all-ages April 14, Here Come The Mummies, The Bluebird (Bloomington), 21+ April 14, John 5 and The Creatures, Hero Jr., The Vogue, 21+ April 14, Gerald Albright, Jazz Kitchen, 21+ April 15, I See Stars, Emerson Theater, all-ages April 18, Paws, Pravada, Melody Inn, 21+ April 18, Lotus presents Fiddle ’n’ Feet, Eskenazi Hospital, all-ages April 18, Morgan James, Deluxe at Old National Centre, all-ages April 18, Boondox and Blaze, Emerson Theater, all-ages

April 27, Crystal Garden, Boy Tinsley, The Vogue, 21+ April 28, Gnash, Deluxe at Old National Centre, all-ages April 29, Unknown Hinson, Radio Radio, 21+

MAY May 2, Blues Traveler, Gene Evaro Jr., The Bluebird (Bloomington), 21+ May 3, Master Ka Leung Ching, Eskenazi Hospital, all-ages May 4, Lords of the Trident, The Venom Cure, Steel Aggressor, Melody Inn, 21+

April 19, Jackie Greene, The Hi-Fi, 21+

May 5, Davina and The Vagabonds, Jazz Kitchen, 21+

April 19, Classical Music Indy Presents, Eskenazi Hospital, all-ages

May 5, Trey Anastasio, Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, all-ages

April 19, Old Dominion, Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, all-ages

May 6, Regina Carter, Jazz Kitchen, 21+

April 20, Why?, The Bishop (Bloomington), 18+ April 20, Flux Pavilion, Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, all-ages April 21, Paul Holdman and Rebekah Meldrum, Jazz Kitchen, 21+ April 21, Jewey Ramone’s 60th Birthday Bash with Cheetah Chrome, Melody Inn, 21+ April 21, Young Roddy, Emerson Theater, all-ages April 22, SFJAZZ Collective, Jazz Kitchen, 21+ April 22, Record Store Day, various locations, all-ages April 23, Brian Wilson presents Pet Sounds The Final Performances, Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, all-ages

May 6, The Lany Tour, Deluxe at Old National Centre, all-ages May 8, Whitney, The Bluebird (Bloomington), 21+ May 11, Bush, Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, all-ages May 11, Everett Greene, Eskenazi Hospital, all-ages May 11, Ty Segall, Creeping Pink, Raw Image, Irving Theater, all-ages May 12, M.E. Tour with Marsha Ambrosius, Eric Benet, Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, all-ages May 13, Virginia Avenue Folk Fest, various locations, all-ages May 31, Norah Jones, Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, all-ages

April 23, Of Montreal, The Bluebird (Bloomington), 21+ April 25, Mayday Parade, Deluxe at Old National Centre, all-ages

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pring is here, the time of love, of rebirth, of being sick of all the shit that has been going on in our country over the past few months.

With love in the air, it is the perfect time to open up the ol’ Tinder and try and find a new flame. I promise no one on earth asks, “Where should we go?” with the hopes that you will respond, “Oh I don’t care, why don’t you choose?” So, I’ve happily given you 10 options for Tinder dates.

It’s also a good time to get in the drinking spirit. (Well, that’s pretty much a year round thing.) And while it’s easy to do that at home, watching your favorite shows and movies, why don’t you get out and drink like you’re part of the cast?

2017 is off to a rough start. Social media and television don’t help with that stress level. So, unplug from society at some of the coolest, friendliest and quietest spots around Indy.

Happy spring eating!

CAVAN McGINSIE FOOD EDITOR CMCGINSIE@NUVO.NET

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1 // LOOKING TO IMPRESS WITHOUT HAVING TO TAKE OUT A SMALL LOAN ON A FIRST DATE? COURSES, HIGHLAND VICINITY, $$ Ivy Tech’s Culinary School restaurant offers up one of the best views of the city, so dinner will include a romantic view. The menus are always changing to highlight a different area of the world, and the fact that you’re getting a high-end, four-course meal for $25 a person is mind-blowing. The only negative part is you have to make a reservation in advance, so you better find a Tinder date that is flexible.

2 // FEEL LIKE PROVING YOU KNOW THE HIDDEN GEMS AROUND TOWN? ONE WORLD MARKET, CASTLETON, $$ This Japanese grocer and sushi bar isn’t that well-known, but the sushi is spot-on. The only downside is you’ll find no booze here, so bring your own confidence because there will be no liquid courage.

3 // WANNA MAKE SURE YOU’VE GOT SOMETHING ELSE TO PASS THE TIME IF THE CONVERSATION GOES SOUTH? TAPPERS ARCADE BAR, FLETCHER PLACE, $ Games, on games, on games, and plenty of local beer. So while he or she is busy texting their ex that they haven’t stopped referencing over the past 25 minutes, you can be busy knocking out Bald Bull, Kid Quick and Pizza Pasta and knocking back an imperial porter — ­ or a Hamm’s if you wanna keep it cheap.

4 // NEED TO START OFF WITH A COFFEE AND THEN SEE IF BEERS ARE IN ORDER? THIRSTY SCHOLAR, OLD NORTHSIDE, $ You never know just how a coffee date is going to go. But if it’s going well, it may be the perfect time to switch over to something a bit stronger and Thirsty Scholar has you covered. Start off with some Intelligentsia and as you start to grow closer over your love of the same memes, order a round of beers, and then another …

5 // YOUR DATE’S PHOTO IS THEM IN A YOGA POSE? EZRA’S ENLIGHTENED CAFE, BROAD RIPPLE, $$ If the conversation starts out with Namaste there’s a good chance you’re going to go somewhere on the healthier side. You don’t have to have dreads to show them you care about the world, and you don’t have to lose out on flavor either. Ezra’s serves up incredible vegan dishes, that are healthy and filling. Make sure to let your date know that some options on the menu are merely bee-gan (they serve honey), so you don’t ruin your chances on the first date.

6 // KEEPING IT INTIMATE? ENOTECA, FALL CREEK PLACE, $$ The wine and beer cellar beneath Goose the Market is one of the most intimate and quiet rooms in the city. Spend some time listening to records, noshing on charcuterie and share some wine and beer. Once you’ve had your fill, search through the local beer selections or grab a bottle of wine and head back to your place (this is a wonderful idea with or without them).

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7 // JUST LOOKIN’ TO NETFLIX AND CHILL? A BREWERY, ALL OVER THE PLACE, $-$$ We could give you a specific place, but just get to the closest brewery to your house. You know the one. Don’t forget your growler. Get it filled with your go-to, get back home, slip into some sweatpants and put on the least entertaining show on Netflix. Might we suggest something from USA?

HOME STYLE FOOD AT EAST END MASS AVE

8 // MORE OF THE OUTDOORSY TYPE? RICK’S CAFE BOATYARD, EAGLE CREEK, $$ The most scenic patio in the Indianapolis area, Rick’s is situated on the banks of Eagle Creek Reservoir. They serve up some pretty damn good seafood. And if you’re more into the drinking, conversing and enjoying sunsets on a first date, all you have to bring is the conversation.

9 // I JUST WANT TO DANCE. METRO, MASS AVE, $ Get out on that dance floor and grind the night away with your new dance partner.

Don’t forget: A drink or two wouldn’t hurt with those dance moves.

10 // NEED THE MUSIC TO DO THE TALKING FOR YOU? STATE STREET PUB, ARSENAL HEIGHTS, $ If you’re looking for local music for the evening, cheap eats and reasonably priced drinks, look no further than State Street.

It’s the perfect place to spend the night discussing the best local release show of 2016 over some stoner fries and a Workingman’s Pilsner.

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1 // “WHERE IS THE GOD OF TITS AND WINE?” MASS AVE WINE SHOP, MASS AVE, $$ Wine, wine and more wine. This is the place to drink like you’re the Imp, the master of coin, Lord of Casterly Rock, Tyrion Lannister. With more than 100 bottles of wine to choose from you should easily be able to find a wine or two to suit your fancy. They also have plenty of meats and cheeses to feed yourself like you’re the Hand of the King.

2 // “I’D GIVE MY GOD-DAMNED SOUL FOR JUST A GLASS OF BEER.” THE KOELSCHIP, FALL CREEK PLACE, $ The beers here are weird enough for the both of you, so you don’t have to worry about slowly slipping into madness like

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Jack Torrance. There are always plenty of sours and gose on tap, but there is usually something straightforward for simpler palates out there. But remember, failing to broaden your horizons can make you a dull boy.

3 // “WHERE EVERYBODY KNOWS YOUR NAME.” THE GOLDEN ACE INN, HOLY CROSS, $ The epitome of a neighborhood bar, this is a place to become a regular. Sure, the bartender’s name isn’t Sam, and there won’t be any “will they, won’t they,” but they’ll serve you a good beer, a great burger and an evening of interesting conversation. If you make your way back in, they may even say, “Hey, (insert your name here).” Cheers!

4 // “OF ALL THE GIN JOINTS IN ALL THE WORLD.” ROOK, FLETCHER PLACE, $$ You don’t have to travel to Morocco to grab a good glass of gin. You also won’t be listening to Sam play it again, most likely you’ll spend the evening with a Tribe Called Quest and a guy named Eli pouring you some gin cocktails. Pair that with crispy pigs ears (don’t let the grits deter you) and a bowl of dan dan mian and you’ll soon be off to the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

5 // “WHY IS ALL THE RUM GONE?” BLACK MARKET, MASS AVE, $$$ Because it’s all behind the bar at Black Market, Jack. Stay off the high seas and head to the far north end of Mass Ave for one of the biggest and best selections of rum this side of Tortuga. If there were an island to be stranded on here in Indy, it would be Black Market, not only for the rum, but also for the food selection.

6 // “NEVER CRY OVER SPILT MILK. IT COULD’VE BEEN WHISKEY.” NORTH END BBQ & MOONSHINE, NORA, $$ The bar here is always open to a tall, dark stranger, even if gambling is his game. Pull up a seat at the bar and order from the vast selection of every type of whiskey available, from bourbon to Japanese whiskey. Finish off a platter of ribs and some neat whiskey and set your place in history as a legend of the West.

7 // “THERE’S A SPECIAL RUNG IN HELL FOR PEOPLE THAT WASTE GOOD SCOTCH.” MACNIVEN’S, MASS AVE, $ There’s nothing inglorious about a scotch selection like the one at MacNiven’s. And the good news is you’ll be enjoying yours without a gun pointed at your man- or

woman-hood. Sip on it neat or on the rocks and enjoy with a burger, finish with an apple pie a la mode and don’t forget to “wait for the cream.”

8 // “I DON’T THINK I’VE EVER DRUNK CHAMPAGNE BEFORE BREAKFAST BEFORE. WITH BREAKFAST ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT NEVER BEFORE, BEFORE.” PETITE CHOU BISTRO & CHAMPAGNE BAR, BROAD RIPPLE, $$ Just like Paul you can wait until after your croque-madame arrives before ordering a glass of champagne. In fact, I would highly suggest it. And as exciting as it may seem, the breakfast here is much better than they’ve ever had at Tiffany’s.

9 // “THAT’S LIKE SAYING PRADAS ARE JUST SHOES, OR VODKA IS JUST A MORNING BEVERAGE.” TICK TOCK LOUNGE, SPRINGDALE, $ Rather than sucking the alcohol out of a deodorant stick, step into Tick Tock and order one of their bloody mary’s with one of the house-infused vodkas behind the bar. Oh honey, don’t you just love vodka, especially when you’re spending the evening with your friend Jack? Now if you could only find a seat for Cher to join you at the bar.

10 // “A LITTLE TEQUILA, SUNSHINE AND TACOS NEVER HURT ANYBODY.” FESTIVA, KENNEDY KING, $$ Well, there’s not much fun or funny to say here; Dallas Buyers Club was pretty much heartbreaking from beginning to end. But, that’s a mighty fine quote. And the tacos and tequila at Festiva are pretty freaking fantastic. If McConaughey got a taste of them, he’d definitely say they’re “Alright, alright, alright.”

BLACK MARKET

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1 // CUBANS AND CONVERSATIONS TASTE OF HAVANA, BROAD RIPPLE, $ The policy here is good food and no wi-fi, and that’s fine by me. Spend some time chatting with George at the cash register while you’re ordering a Cuban sandwich and some tostones. Then share some conversation and a cafecito with the other patrons.

This is a place that is trying to get us to talk to one another while we eat, and that’s more important now than ever.

Your last toast of the night.

Cheers!

2 // DRAFTS AND DARTS THE WELLINGTON, BROAD RIPPLE, $$ It’s easy to walk past this cozy little Englishstyle pub and not even know it exists. If you did you’d be missing out. It’s the perfect place for a night of catching up with old friends over a beer or two and a few rounds of cricket. It’s also the perfect place to catch some unplugged shows down in the basement, also over a pint or two.

America’s diner is always open.

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3 // CLASSIC FILMS AND COCKTAILS BRASS RING, FOUNTAIN SQUARE, $ The closest thing to the modern world you’ll find in here is if TCM happens to be playing Modern Times. Oh, and the Ring’s

craft beer is always new. Now that spring has rolled around, they may have the garage doors open on warmer nights — ­ which is the perfect time to sit at the bar, enjoy the fresh air and spend the evening drinking and watching classic movies.

4 // MUSIC AND MAKING FRIENDS DORMAN STREET SALOON, COTTAGE HOME, $ Come on in, pick your favorite tunes on the jukebox, order a beer and a shot, and take them both in memory of Andy. Then spend the afternoon or evening (or both) enjoying some time talking with everyone and enjoying the song choices of soon-to-be friends.

It doesn’t get much better than that.

5 // BILLIARDS AND BEERS ALLEY CAT, BROAD RIPPLE, $ You come here for very few things; and that’s not bad. You’re here for inexpensive beer, maybe a shot or two and some rounds of pool with friends. It is the perfect place to go, turn off your phone and spend the evening having a good time and not giving a thought to all the shitty stuff going on around the world.

6 // WI-FI-FREE WAFFLES PEPPY’S GRILL, FOUNTAIN SQUARE, $ Scenario: You’re drunk. This is where you should go. Peppy’s means cheap, good diner food. Plus it’s the perfect spot for you and your friends to spend some time talking about that big trip you’re going to take this summer while you sober up.

7 // SIPS AND SAX CHATTERBOX JAZZ CLUB, MASS AVE, $ A night of drinks and jazz is soul therapy.

Chatterbox always has live music and stiff bevins to help take your mind away from your social media and the constant barrage of political travesties and worthless celebrity news.

8 // HOT POT AUG AND GROG RALPH’S GREAT DIVIDE, LOCKERBIE SQUARE, $$ It doesn’t get more laid-back than Ralph’s. The fact is, with a belly full of hot, cheesy potato soup and a beer, the world can no longer bother you because you’re in soup heaven. You’re full. You’re happy. You’re safe.

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9 // PORK BELLY AND POUR-OVERS LOVE HANDLE, RMS10, $$ They say Disney World is the happiest place on earth, but I beg to differ. With a bowl full of pork belly B&G’s and a coffee in front of you, Rad playing on the projector and Chris Benedyk’s infectious laughter in your ears, you’ll soon realize that the happiest place on earth is at 10th and Rural.

10 // BURGERS AND BREWS WORKINGMAN’S FRIEND, STRINGTOWN/HAUGHVILLE, $ Get a goblet of beer, a double jalapeño burger and spend some time talking with the bartender and the regulars.

Rather than talking about the outside world, spend your afternoon listening to the nearly 100-year history of this Indianapolis institution.

For more Tinder recommendations, movie quotes and places to hide from the outside world, nuvo.net/food is the place. And we have tons of food and drinks news.

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MARCH WHAT: CARDINAL SPIRITS SPICE BLEND DINNER & WORKSHOP WHEN: MARCH 1, 7-10 P.M. & MARCH 2, 12- 2 P.M. WHERE: CARDINAL SPIRITS (BLOOMINGTON) Start March 1 with a dinner highlighting a mix of spice blends crafted by a master spice maker from New York City, Lior Lev Sercarz. The dinner will be prepared by David Tallent, of the renowned and now-closed Restaurant Tallent. The meal will feature specialty cocktails by Cardinal Spirits. Then on March 2, come back to learn the secret art form of spice blending from Lior and go home with your own, unique blend.

WHAT: TASTE OF CARMEL WHEN: MARCH 2, 6:30-9:30 P.M. WHERE: 502 EAST EVENT CENTRE Get a taste of what Carmel has to offer from over 45 establishments. There will be samples of food, beer, wine and more offered. You’ll also get to check out some cooking demonstrations and bid on items in a silent auction. It’s the perfect opportunity to check out food from some places you may not have had the chance to go to, especially if you aren’t from the northern part of the city.

WHAT: WFYI ICE MILLER WINE FEST WHEN: MARCH 3, 6 P.M. WHERE: OLD NATIONAL CENTRE Sample more than 400 varieties of wine from award-winning local and international wineries at one of the biggest wine fests in the state. While sampling wines you can enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, live music, an interactive art exhibit and a silent auction.

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WHAT: PINTS FOR PARKS WHEN: MARCH 8, 5-8 P.M. WHERE: FLAT12 BIERWERKS Pretty straightforward: drink beer and help support Indiana’s trails and greenways. For every beer sold. $1 will go toward funding green places around Indianapolis. There will be plenty of beer, prizes, locally-made t-shirts and much much more.

WHAT: CORKS AND FORKS WHEN: MARCH 9, 7 P.M. WHERE: BANKER’S LIFE FIELDHOUSE Corks & Forks isn’t just a night of fun spent eating delicious food, sipping on drinks and live entertainment. It is a way for you to enjoy all of those things and also know that you are giving back to Second Helpings and helping fight food insecurity right here in Central Indiana. The event will feature food crafted by the city’s top chefs, an array of wines to try and a silent auction.

WHAT: HANGIN’ TOUGH BEER RELEASE WHEN: MARCH 15, 6 P.M. WHERE: SCARLET LANE BREWING CO. Spend the evening viewing the documentary of Indiana craft beer, Hoosier Brew. While you’e at it get a taste of a special release collaboration beer from Scarlet Lane Brewing Company and Broad Ripple Brewpub in honor of NUVO’s own Beer Maven, Rita Kohn. The beer is called Hangin’ Tough and it’s an oat pale ale with passionfruit and lemon.

Proceeds from the night, and from all sales of Hangin’ Tough, go to a creative grant presented through NUVO to support one of Rita’s passion projects.

WHAT: ST. PADDY’S DAY WHEN: MARCH 17, 10:30 A.M. WHERE: THE GOLDEN ACE INN Sure, there are St. Paddy’s Day celebrations

everywhere around the city and each comes with its own merits, but The Golden Ace has hosted one of the biggest celebrations for over 80 years, and I think they say practice makes perfect. There will be plenty of live Irish music, corned beef, their famous burgers and plenty of beer (sorry, no green beer). Make sure and bring your cash, as it is a cash-only affair.

WHAT: HAPPY HOUR AT THE SYMPHONY – SCI-FI SPECTACULAR WHEN: MARCH 30, 5 P.M. (DOORS), 6:30 P.M. (SHOW) WHERE: HILBERT CIRCLE THEATRE Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Star Trek with the ISO as they perform the most famous sci-fi music of all time. Prior to the show enjoy food from dozens of local restaurants, as well as cocktails and beers. The music will cover films including Star Trek, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and more.

There will also be a laser light show and a tribute to Princess Leia herself, Carrie Fisher.

WHAT: IMA BEER GARDEN GRAND OPENING WEEKEND WHEN: MARCH 31 – APRIL 2 WHERE: INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART The Indianapolis Museum of Art has a new outdoor exhibition called Spring Blooms: Celebration of Color. The IMA campus will have a record 250,000 spring blooms to walk amongst and along with that they are opening their first beer garden, the oasis will have an exclusive Sun King beer as well as imports, wine and a root beer from Triton Brewing Co. You can sit and enjoy a relaxing drink in the garden or take a beer on your walk through the blooms.

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APRIL WHAT: BLOOMINGTON CRAFT BEER FEST WHEN: APRIL 8, 2 P.M. WHERE: WOOLERY STONE MILL (BLOOMINGTON) One of the most unique beer festivals every year, the #BtownBfest features over 50 breweries in a now defunct stone mill in Bloomington. Spend the day tasting samples, making friends, eating food from vendors, listening to live music and tasting more samples. This could be the final year for it to take place at the mill, also this year $3 from every ticket sold goes to the Brewers’ of Indiana Guild’s charity partner, Lotus World Music & Arts Festival, so make sure and not miss this 7th annual event.

WHAT: DEATH & TAXES DAY WHEN: APRIL 22, NOON WHERE: TAXMAN BREWING CO. This is the 3rd annual outdoor bottle release and tasting festival at Taxman Brewing Co. in Bargersville. Over 30 Indiana breweries and a few wineries will come together to serve samples and specialty bottles while you listen to live music and enjoy local food trucks.

WHAT: INDY VEGFEST WHEN: APRIL 29, NOON WHERE: PAN AM PAVILION A day-long celebration of all the yummy vegan foods around Indy. This free event will have plenty of local food vendors serving up vegan dishes throughout the day. There will also be speakers sharing stories of the vegan and vegetarian world, cooking demos for those who would love to adopt a vegan lifestyle in the kitchen, and healthy living and eco-friendly vendors. Fitness classes will be available to help promote a clean body and healthy living.

MAY WHAT: ALTON BROWN - EAT YOUR SCIENCE TOUR WHEN: MAY 3, 7:30 P.M. WHERE: CLOWES MEMORIAL HALL James Beard Award-winning celebrity chef Alton Brown will take the stage for an evening of comedy, singing, puppets and of course plenty of food knowledge. Brown will be blending plenty of science, food and entertainment into an informative and fun night for the whole family.

WHAT: 2017 INDIANA WINE FAIR WHEN: MAY 13, 1-7 P.M. WHERE: STORY INN (STORY, IND.) Sample wines from over 30 Indiana vintners, eat from some local food trucks and enjoy live chamber music from IU’s School of Music. And if you’ve never been to Story, it’s truly one of the most interesting and unique little towns you’ll ever find.

It’s also the perfect excuse to spend a weekend enjoying beautiful, scenic Brown County.

WHAT: BEER AND BACON CLASSIC WHEN: MAY 20, 12:30-3 P.M.; 4:30-7 P.M.; 8:30-11 P.M. WHERE: REGION’S TOWER Beer. Bacon. Classic. It’s as simple as it gets, an afternoon celebrating two of the most wonderful parts of life. There will be dozens of baconinfused dishes, more than 50 craft beers for you to taste between bites, and if that’s not enough, stuff your face with unlimited bacon strips.

There also be contests, games like giant Jenga, live music and more.

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veryone was ready to wish the garbage fire that was 2016 good riddance. I was one of those people too, but now it’s all about the changing of seasons. Call it cliché, but there is something to be said for the small changes that we all go through every three months.

In Indy that means moving into action — ­ whether that’s attending concerts and plays or a spoken word night. It’s about feeling revitalized by Vitamin D and time outside.

Most of all, it’s about finding ways to dig deeper into our community and make it the most safe and welcoming space possible.

So we went through a few of the events that are going on this spring and decided to pick out 10 that might push you out of your comfort zone. A few are annual events that you may attend every year, but hopefully there are a few new ones that help you fall back in love with Indy.

Like always, this is not a complete list.

There are hundreds of other amazing events happening, and we plan to cover some of them. Check nuvo.net every week for up-to-date info on events that combine social justice and the arts.

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1 // FOR THE ART LOVER WHO KEEPS MISSING THIS ANNUAL GEM MEET THE ARTISTS XXIX, CENTRAL LIBRARY THROUGH MAR. 26, ALL-AGES Meet the Artists is an annual celebration at the Public Library of African American artists in Indy. The showcase brings out some of Indy’s best talent and remains on display for nearly two months. One of the standout things about this year is the the youth art exhibit called Reclaimed. It’s a mix of found and unrelated objects made by 7th and 8th grade students from Indiana College Preparatory School.

2 // FOR THE SKEPTIC MUSEUM OF THE REAL AND ODD, THROUGH APRIL 14, TUBE FACTORY ARTSPACE, ALL-AGES iMOCA announced their decision to leave the Murphy Art Building space last year. This is their first show in the lower level of the Tube Factory artspace. The show is curated

by Jeremy Efroymson, and it tackles the paranormal. We are talking everything from UFOs to Bigfoot. It goes perfectly with Big Car’s separate installation about Bigfoot.

3 // FOR THE RESISTANCE FIGHTER #RESIST, INDY CONVERGENCE, APRIL 8, ALL-AGES Lori Leaumont was talking with some friends when she realized what she could do to fight back against the oppression that has come with Trump’s presidency. She would host an art show. So Lori has a lineup of Indy musicians, poets, visual artists and more who want to contribute their artwork.

4 // FOR THE UNAPOLOGETIC FEMINIST COMEDYSPORTZ GAL PAL FEST, MAR. 3, 10, 17 AND 31, CSZ INDIANAPOLIS THEATRE, ALL-AGES Coming into its fourth year, Gal Pal Comedy Fest spends an entire month highlighting some of Indy’s best female identifying comedians. Mia Lee Roberts and Claire Wilcher are the driving forces behind the line-up and between the two of them, it’s looking fantastic. The festival takes place every Friday night during Women’s History Month — which is no accident. The first three nights will host local comedians and the final will bring in acts from around the country. This is one of the best comedy events of the year.

5 // FOR THE ANIMAL LOVER DOGS FAITHFUL AND TRUE, MAR. 4 - AUG. 6, EITELJORG OF AMERICAN INDIANS AND WESTERN ART, ALL-AGES There is something you need to know about NUVO. We are all dog people. In fact, NUVO staffers bring pups into our office on a regular basis. Which is why we have no qualms about getting excited for this exhibit. The show is an examination of the relationship dogs and people have developed in Native American culture.

According to the museum: “You’ll be able to adopt a dog from the Indy Humane’s Pet Adoption Wagon, participate in fun art workshops, hear a talk from the Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine on the history of dogs in art and dog breeds.”

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6 // FOR THE LIBERAL WHO NEEDS TO LAUGH WHILE TALKING ABOUT SOME REAL SHIT W. KAMAU BELL, CLOWES MEMORIAL HALL, BUTLER ARTS CENTER, MAR. 27, ALL-AGES W. Kamau Bell walks a perfectly balanced line between political realness and humor.

He’s an award winning socio-political comedian and the host of CNN’s United Shades of America. His touring lecture entitled “Ending Racism in An Hour,” uses comedy to discuss the very real fact that race is a social construct. Bell has two full length comedy albums and has appeared on a slew of TV shows, podcasts and media outlets. His words are challenging and so worth the time.

7 // FOR THE CONSPIRACY THEORIST (OR, SHOULD WE SAY, REALIST) MIRANDA, INDIANA REPERTORY THEATRE, MAR. 28 - APR. 23, ALL-AGES If you haven’t discovered James Still yet, you are sorely missing out. The playwright in residence for the IRT delivers nothing short of great work in nearly every show. His offering this year is about a CIA operative who can’t tell who the real enemy is, much less who to trust. The play takes place in the Middle East. The folks at the IRT are categorizing it as a “psychological riddle set in the world’s most explosive region.”

8 // FOR THE MUSICIAN AND PROTESTER LOBYN HAMILTON, GALLERY 924, APR. 7-28, ALL-AGES Lobyn Hamilton’s vinyl artwork is no longer a hidden gem just in Indy. A few of his big moments: When his work was featured on the TV series Empire; when a friend of Kanye West commissioned Hamilton to make a 22 SPRING CITYGUIDE // 2017 // NUVO // 100% SUSTAINABLE / RECYCLED PAPER

silhouette of the famous rap artist. Hamilton sells work and exhibits all over the country, but earlier in 2016 he had a solo show at University of Indianapolis. One of the notable pieces was “Der Donald,” a commentary on the similarities between the fear and temperament created by the Nazi party and the surge of the alt-right. His vinyl layered artwork took on a new medium with the Donald piece when he stacked the shards between plexiglass. It was also displayed next to a fourth edition of the Organization Book of the National Socialist German Workers Party, which was given to all Nazi members.

9 // FOR THE PATRON WHO CAN’T ACCEPT A GIFT THE OPEN HAND, PHOENIX THEATRE, APR. 20 - MAY 14, ALL-AGES The Phoenix Theatre is gearing up for their new space downtown, but for now there is a still a strong show season to finish out the year. The Open Hand, by Robert Caisley, tells the story of a woman named Allison who does not accept gifts. The play is based on her character growth when she is forced to accept a stranger’s charity. Knox News said, “you’ll laugh and leave thinking.”

10 // FOR THE PEOPLE WHO CAME TO SLAY REMA WOMEN OF INDIANA, INDIANA STATE MUSEUM, MAR. 4, ALL-AGES This is a killer celebration of women in science. Just to remind you, right now Indiana is a leader in the medical field and tech field nationally, so this is coming at an amazing time. This event looks at women in the past and those who are shaking up the field. The keynote speaker is renowned pediatric endocrinologist and researcher Ora Pescovitz, M.D., Senior Vice President and U.S. Medical Leader for Eli Lilly and Company.

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1 // FOR THE LITERARY BUFF UNCLE DAN’S STORY HOUR, RED KEY TAVERN THIRD MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 21+ The first one sold out before the mention even ran in NUVO or The Indianapolis Star.

Held at the literary watering hole, The Red Key, Hoosier best-selling author Dan Wakefield (and the author of several NUVO cover stories) will be telling one of his famous tales.

2 // FOR THE CHOIR NERD INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONIC CHOIR, THE PALLADIUM, MAR. 17, ALL-AGES This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir. Yeah, this group has been around for eight decades. Crazy, right? They are one of the largest and oldest choirs in the country.

They are marking the celebration with a performance of Mendelssohn’s Elijah. They haven’t performed this piece in 10 years.

3 // FOR THE CLASSICAL MUSIC AND SEA LOVER ISO PERFORM LA MER, HILBERT CIRCLE THEATRE MAR. 9-12, ALL-AGES La Mer is sure to be one of the best shows in the Lilly Classical Series from the ISO. One of our favorite guest conductors, Jun Märkl, will appear.

6 // FOR THE ACADEMIC WHO NEEDS A RECOMMENDED READING LIST JUNOT DÍAZ, CENTRAL LIBRARY, MAR. 2, ALL-AGES Junot Diaz is not only a great writer, he might be one of the most important writers working right now. When Díaz immigrated to the U.S., he wrestled with language. Since he arrived in the States, he has since received: a Pulitzer Prize, a MacArthur Fellowship, a Guggenheim Fellowship, a spot in the finals for a National Book Award, and a gig as a professor at MIT. 7 // FOR THE PIROUETTE PATRON BALLET HISPANICO, PALLADIUM AT THE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS MAR. 17-18, ALL-AGES The Ballet Hispanico has grassroots beginnings as a place for teaching and has since grown into a world class company. According to the folks at the Palladium, “the works fuse Latin dance with classical and contemporary techniques to create a new style of concert dance in which theatricality and passion propel every move.”

8 // FOR THE SHAKESPEARE NOVICE OR MASTER THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, STUDIO THEATRE AT THE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS MAR. 17 - APR. 1, ALL-AGES You read that right. The complete works.

4 // FOR THE PLAYBILL COLLECTOR MAN OF LA MANCHA, HOWARD SCHROTT CENTER FOR THE ARTS AT BUTLER UNIVERSITY, MAR. 24-26, ALL-AGES The musical follows a classic story — one where the main character is thrown into prison and must prove his innocence to the other prisoners in the form of a play.

9 // FOR THE BLACK-TIE WEARER RAVISHING RACHMANINOFF, HILBERT CIRCLE THEATRE, MAY 4-6, ALL-AGES The Lilly Classical series continues with this three-part show: Symphonic Dances, Towards Osiris and Wesendonck-Lieder.

5 // FOR THE FRIEND WHO LOVES ANY SONG WITH A VIOLIN MENDELSSOHN VIOLIN CONCERTO, HILBERT CIRCLE THEATRE MAR. 25, ALL-AGES As Mendelssohn’s last orchestral work, it closes out his creations with justice. This selection is widely known as one of the staples of violin music. So why not come hear it as it was meant to be heard — with an orchestra backing and in the beautiful Hilbert.

10 // FOR THE ONE WHO WANTS TO DANCE IU AFRICAN AMERICAN DANCE COMPANY WORKSHOP, NEAL-MARSHALL BLACK CULTURE CENTER AT IU BLOOMINGTON MAR. 3-4, ALL-AGES Now in its 19th year, this workshop is a perfect introduction to the African Diaspora.

The event consists of classes and panels hosted by professional dancers and experts.

The classes focus on West Indian/Jamaican, Afro-Cuban and West African styles, vogue and contemporary modern dance.

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MARCH // MAY Through Mar. 17, Pinkalicious, Beef and Boards, all-ages Though Mar. 26, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Beef and Boards, all-ages Through Mar. 31, A Collection of Bronze and Indiana Limestone, Marion University Art Gallery, all-ages

MARCH Mar. 1, Voices from Indianapolis’ Black History, Indiana History Center, all-ages Mar. 1, Emily Ann Thompson, Indianapolis Artsgarden, all-ages Mar. 1-25, C. Thomas Lewis Exhibition, Herron School of Art and Design, all-ages Mar. 2-4, Keith Alberstadt, Crackers Comedy Club, 21+ Mar. 2-4, AJ Finney: Morty’s Comedy Joint, 21+ Mar. 3, Luxotica Lounge Cabaret, White Rabbit Cabaret, 21+ Mar. 3-4, IU African American Dance Company Workshop, Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center at IU Bloomington, all-ages

Mar. 3-5, An American in Paris Live with Orchestra, Hilbert Circle Theatre, all-ages Mar. 3-31, Emily Stergar: Stack, Gallery 924, all-ages Mar. 3-31, The History of Indianapolis Punk Rock, Circle City Industrial Complex, all-ages Mar. 4, Vienna Boys Choir, the Palladium, all-ages Mar. 4, Remarkable Women of Indiana, Indiana State Museum, all-ages Mar. 5, Steve Martin and Martin Short, Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, all-ages Mar. 5, The Noteables, Indianapolis ArtsGarden, all-ages Mar. 7, An Evening with the Authors, White Rabbit Cabaret, 21+ Mar. 7 - Apr. 2, Boeing Boeing, Indiana Repertory Theatre, all-ages Mar. 8, Phyllis Bramson, Herron School of Art and Design, all-ages Mar. 8-9, Unscripted; A Musical Improv Comedy, Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts, all-ages Mar. 9, Presidential Pets Exhibit Grand Opening, Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, all-ages Mar. 9-11, Dan Davidson, Crackers Comedy Club, 21+ Mar. 9-11, Brian Moote: Morty’s Comedy Joint, 21+ Mar. 9-19, Slaying the Dragon, Theatre at the Fort, all-ages Mar. 9-12, ISO perform La Mer, Hilbert Circle Theatre, all-ages

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Mar. 11, An Evening with Minton Sparks and John Jackson, Indiana Historical Society, all-ages Mar. 11, Magic & Mystery, Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, all-ages Mar. 11 - Apr. 15, The Jungle Book, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, all-ages Mar. 12: Sean Chen, Indianapolis Public Library, all-ages Mar. 15: Side-By-Side, Hilbert Circle Theatre, all-ages Mar. 16, Gabrielle Calvocoressi, Atherton Union at Butler University, all-ages Mar. 16, Holly Garrett, Eunan McIntyre, Indianapolis Artsgarden, all-ages Mar. 16-18, Justin Leon, Crackers Comedy Club, 21+ Mar. 16-18, Mitch Burrow, Morty’s Comedy Joint, 21+ Mar. 16 - Apr. 9, Sex with Strangers, Phoenix Theatre, all-ages Mar. 17-18, Ballet Hispanico, Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, all-ages Mar. 17 - Apr. 1, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Studio Theatre at the Center for the Performing Arts, all-ages Mar. 18, Heartland USA Ballroom Dance Exhibition Showcase, Indianapolis ArtsGarden, all-ages Mar. 18, Carol Strock Wasson, Brown County Art Guild, all-ages Mar. 18, Shostakovich Triumphant, Hilbert Circle Theatre, all-ages

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Mar. 18, Shaolin Warriors, Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, all-ages Mar. 18-19, Brickworld Indy 2017, Indiana State Fairgrounds, all-ages Mar. 21, Tessa Lark, Peter Klimo, Indiana History Center, all-ages

Apr. 21-23, Heywood Banks, Morty’s Comedy Joint, 21+ Apr. 22, The Lure of the Sea, Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, all-ages Apr. 23, Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live, Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, all-ages Apr. 23, Myq Kaplan, White Rabbit Cabaret, 21+

Mar. 23, Shaolin Warriors, IU Auditorium, all-ages

Apr. 25 - May 21, Dial “M” For Murder, Indiana Repertory Theatre, all-ages

Mar. 23-25, Darryl Lenox, Morty’s Comedy Joint, 21+

Apr. 27-28, Mozart & Salieri, Hilbert Circle Theatre, all-ages

Mar. 24 - Apr. 15, Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio, Cinderella: Indiana State Museum, all-ages

Apr. 27-29, Austin Reel, Morty’s Comedy Joint, 21+

Mar 24-26, The Jewel Box, Howard Schrott Center for the Arts at Butler University, all-ages

Apr. 28 - May 13, The Music Man, Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, all-ages

Mar. 24-26, Man of La Mancha, Howard Schrott Center for the Arts at Butler University, all-ages Mar. 25, Mendelssohn Violin Concerto, Hilbert Circle Theatre, all-ages Mar. 25, Joey Alexander Trio, Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts, all-ages

Apr. 28 - May 14, Beyond the Rainbow, Studio Theatre at the Center for the Performing Arts, all-ages Apr. 30, MYO Concert, Hilbert Circle Theatre, all-ages

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Mar. 25, 2017 Gathering of Writers, Indiana Landmarks Center, all-ages

May 4-6, Ravishing Rachmaninoff, Hilbert Circle Theatre, all-ages

Mar. 30 - Apr. 1, Sci-Fi Spectacular, Hilbert Circle Theatre, all-ages

May 4-6, Willie Barcelona, Morty’s Comedy Joint, 21+

Mar. 30 - Apr. 1, Basile, Crackers Comedy Club, 21+

May 11, 17, 26, Angel Academy, The White Rabbit Cabaret, 21+

Mar. 30 - Apr. 1, Jeff Oskay, Morty’s Comedy Joint, 21+ Mar. 30 - May 14, My Fair Lady, Beef and Boards, all-ages

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APRIL Apr. 6, Cocktails with the Curator, Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site Apr. 6, Deborah Voigt, Clowes Memorial Hall at Butler University, all-ages Apr. 6, Andy Kindler, White Rabbit Cabaret, 21+ Apr. 6-8, Brent Morin, Morty’s Comedy Joint, 21+ Apr. 6-9, DK & Friends, Indiana Repertory Theatre, all-ages Apr. 7, Billy Porter, Indiana Landmarks Center, all-ages Apr. 7-22, The City of Conversation, Theatre on the Square, all-ages Apr. 7-22, Attribute of the Strong, Theatre at the Fort, all-ages

NEW EPISODES RELEASED 2ND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Apr. 8-22, Inspiring Prometheus, Herron School of Art and Design, all-ages Apr. 9, Grownups are Strange, Central Library, all-ages

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Apr. 13-15, Michael Kosta, Morty’s Comedy Joint, 21+ Apr. 18, Daniel Tosh, Assembly Hall, all-ages Apr. 21, Murder Most Merry, Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, all-ages Apr. 21-22, Brahm’s Requiem, Hilbert Circle Theatre, all-ages

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1 // FOR YOUR GAME-LOVING BAE B MOVIE BINGO: COBRA, MARCH 2, 7 P.M., THE TOBY AT THE INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART, ALL-AGES Three words: Sylvester. Stallone. Bingo.

Okay, some more words: If you like your movie screenings with a side of interaction and chatter, this IMA event is the one for you.

4 // FOR YOUR DISNEY PRINCESS BAE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST OPENING MARCH 17, TIMES VARY, IMAX THEATER IN THE INDIANA STATE MUSEUM, ALL-AGES Yes, this Emma Watson-starring film is opening in regular theaters all over the place, but if you really want to see Mrs. Potts done right, you want to see her in IMAX 3-D, baby.

2 // FOR YOUR HITCHCOCK-LOVING BAE VERTIGO, MARCH 10 – 11, SHOW TIMES VARY, HISTORIC ARTCRAFT THEATRE (FRANKLIN), ALL-AGES Jimmy Stewart. Kim Novack. A suicide.

A murder. A mystery. If you’ve somehow missed out on this classic Hitchcock joint, right that wrong at the Artcraft.

5 // FOR YOUR CULT CLASSIC BAE RESERVOIR DOGS, MARCH 28, 8 P.M., WHITE RABBIT CABARET, 21+ Drink a beer, watch some murders, repeat.

This is part of the Frankie’s Flicks film series, and it’s Carson’s Brewery special night, too. Popcorn starts at 8 p.m.; film begins at 9 p.m.

3 // FOR YOUR FEST-LOVING BAE HEARTLAND BEST OF THE FEST, MARCH 3 – 4, SHOW TIMES VARY, HISTORIC ARTCRAFT THEATRE (FRANKLIN), ALL-AGES After the fall festival proper, Heartland Film Fest takes some of the award-winners on the road to Franklin for a screening series at the Artcraft. Our fave? All of them. Grab your tissues and a ticket for $6.

6 // FOR YOUR ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS BAE THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING, APRIL 22, 3 P.M, INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART, ALL-AGES This epic, world-spanning documentary is described as “an epic attempt to re-imagine the vast challenge of climate change.”

7 // FOR YOUR WRITER BAE A WRITER’S ROOTS: KURT VONNEGUT’S INDIANAPOLIS, MARCH 2, 6 P.M., KURT VONNEGUT LIBRARY, ALL-AGES This showing of the 2016 doc features post-film chats from historian Nelson Price and Vonnegut muralist Pamela Bliss after the screening. 2017 is, remember, the year of Vonnegut.

8 // FOR YOUR TWISTER-LOVING BAE EXTREME WEATHER 3D, DATES VARY, SHOW TIMES VARY, IMAX THEATER IN THE INDIANA STATE MUSEUM, ALL-AGES We can sit around being terrified about the implications of climate change – and should – but we can also honor the majesty of Mother Earth and follow the work of people working to address the havoc she wreaks.

This NatGeo doc covers rising waters, tornados, wildfires, collapsing glaciers and more.

SCREENS

MARCH // MAY MARCH March 5 - 7, National Theatre Live: No Man’s Land, Landmark Keystone Art Cinema, all-ages March 17 - 18, Clue, Artcraft Theatre, all-ages March 24, Anime Film Festival, Indianapolis Museum of Art, all-ages March 24 - 25, The Philadelphia Story, Artcraft Theatre, all-ages March 28, Royal Shakespeare Company: The Tempest, Landmark Keystone Art Cinema, all-ages

9 // FOR YOUR GOLDEN ERA BAE THE WIZARD OF OZ, MAY 12 – 13, TIMES VARY, HISTORIC ARTCRAFT THEATRE (FRANKLIN), ALL-AGES Munchkinland. The Yellow Brick Road.

A very scared Lion. Very, very red shoes.

There’s a reason this film has endured for almost 80 years.

10 // FOR YOUR BAE WHO NEEDS A ROOM OF ONE’S OWN ROYAL OPERA HOUSE WOOLF WORKS, MARCH 14, 7 P.M., LANDMARK KEYSTONE ART CINEMA, ALL-AGES This ambitious, exhilarating ballet triptych highlights themes from Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway, Orlando and The Waves and features choreography from Wayne McGregor and music by Max Richter. It will be, as the youth say, flames emoji.

April 22, Planet Indy Film, Indianapolis Museum of Art, all-ages April 23 - 25, National Theatre Live: Saint Joan, Landmark Keystone Art Cinema, all-ages April 28 - 29, To Kill A Mockingbird, Artcraft Theatre, all-ages Artcraft Theatre, all-ages

MAY

May 14 - 16, National Theatre LIve: Hedda Gabler, Landmark Keystone Art Cinema, all-ages May 26 - 27, The Goonies, Artcraft Theatre, all-ages May 31, All ‘Opera: Tristan and Isolde, Landmark Keystone Art Cinema, all-ages

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APRIL April 1, Audubon Documentary Members Only Screening, Indianapolis Museum of Art, all-ages April 2 - 4, National Theatre Live: Amadeus, Landmark Keystone Art Cinema, all-ages April 7 - 8, Tim Burton Film Festival, Artcraft Theatre, all-ages April 11, Royal Opera House: The Sleeping Beauty, Landmark Keystone Art Cinema, all-ages April 14 - 15, Show Boat, Artcraft Theatre, all-ages April 21, The Notebook, Artcraft Theatre, all-ages April 22, Cartoons for Cans, Artcraft Theatre, all-ages April 22, The BIg Lebowski, Artcraft Theatre, all-ages

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hen you get a pair of tickets to the game, you have a mental Rolodex of go-to sports-loving friends to text. First one to text back gets the spare, and the two of you drive to the arena and have a great time together.

But what about the rest of your friends and family? Wouldn’t it be wonderful to extend the bonding power of sports to other members of your social circle?

This list will make that dream a reality.

Does your friend prefer quietly staring at a beautiful landscape? Perhaps your mom just needs an excuse to scream her lungs out? Hell, I don’t care if they hate sports — ­ we still have something for them.

Presented in roughly chronological order, here are 10 great ideas to help you foster a love of sports with your entire fam.

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1 // FOR YOUR HARD-BOILED FATHER-IN-LAW INDIANA GOLDEN GLOVES TOURNAMENT KICKS OFF MARCH 9, TYNDALL ARMORY This tournament is run by a not-for-profit organization that helps develop the skills of boxers inside and outside the ring. Go support their efforts and bond with the fatherin-law who still thinks you aren’t quite tough enough for his beloved child.

2 // FOR YOUR FRIENDS WHO STILL BELIEVE THEY COULD PLAY IN THE NFL 8 VS 8 COED FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE SIGN UP DEADLINE: SATURDAY, MARCH 18, BROAD RIPPLE PARK Everybody has that friend who claims they could lace ‘em up and go toe-to-toe with the pros. If you have seven such friends, grab ‘em and sign up for this league through Circle City Athletics.

3 // FOR YOUR ROWDY FRIEND WHO ALSO LOVES SCARVES INDY ELEVEN HOME OPENER: APRIL 1ST VS. PUERTO RICO FC, MICHAEL A. CARROLL STADIUM You aren’t a true Indianapolis sports fan until you’ve gone ballistic with the Brickyard Battalion after the home team scores a goal.

Cannons are shot, smoke engulfs the crowd, strangers hug. It’s a beautiful thing.

June 17 Comedy Night with Brad August 5 Bare Butts 5K, followed Wilhelm & co-comedians by pool party July 1-9 Vacation Week Activities August 12 A Taste of Love, Live all week long Singing Duo July 27-30 Bare Butts Bike Rally September 3 Hog Roast (Cars Also) Just a few of Sunshower’s fun-filled events for the season.

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4 // FOR YOUR EXPATRIATE FORT WAYNE FRIEND INDY FUEL APRIL 1 VS. FORT WAYNE KOMETS, INDIANA FARMERS COLISEUM 99 percent of the time, I am an Indy Fuel partisan. However, I grew up watching the Komets. Ft. Wayne doesn’t have the Pacers or Colts — the Komets are our team. I’ll be wearing my Komets T-shirt and fighting people in the stands on April Fool’s Day. 5 // FOR YOUR OLD COLLEGE PARTY BRO INDIANAPOLIS ALLEYCATS OPENING NIGHT APRIL 2, RONCALLI STADIUM You played it in the quad while hungover, but this Ultimate Frisbee team takes the same sport and adds in insane skill and athleticism. Watching that disc soar in ways you’ve never imagined is really fun.

6 // FOR YOUR FRIEND WHO LOVES POSTCARDS INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS HOME OPENER: APRIL 6 VS. TOLEDO MUD HENS, VICTORY FIELD It’s fun watching baseball, eating a dog and drinking a beer. But the best thing about attending an Indians game is gazing at the Downtown skyline as the sun sets. Sit behind home plate if you can for the best view.

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7 // FOR YOUR PUNK ROCK FRIEND WHO HATES “SPORTSBALL” NAPTOWN ROLLER DERBY APRIL 8 VS. WINDY CITY, INDIANA STATE FAIRGROUNDS The atmosphere is more The Casualties concert than The Colts, but flat-track roller derby is a serious sport. It’s like watching two football teams running the ball simultaneously while on ice. It’s hard to explain, but thrilling to watch.

8 // FOR YOUR FRIEND WHO LOVES BIG CROWDS AND/OR YELLING REALLY LOUD IN PUBLIC INDIANA PACERS PLAYOFF SCHEDULE TBD, BANKERS LIFE FIELDHOUSE Hopefully I’m not starting a NUVO jinx here, but I’m confident the Pacers will be in the playoffs. It’s hard to get 18,000 people together in one room screaming for the same goal, and I recommend you experience that thrill whether you like basketball or not.

9 // FOR YOUR CLASSY, REFINED FRIEND CRICKET CLUB OF INDIANAPOLIS SPRING SCHEDULE TBD, INDIANAPOLIS WORLD SPORTS PARK My dad was a cricket player. Despite that fact, I still don’t fully understand the

rules. But these gentlemen won the 2016 Midwest Cricket Tournament Championship, so you can watch the region’s best play a classy sport while you try to learn the rules yourself.

10 // FOR YOUR FRIEND WHO LOVES ROOTING FOR WINNERS INDIANA FEVER HOME OPENER: MAY 20 VS. CONNECTICUT SUN, BANKER’S LIFE FIELDHOUSE The Fever have made the playoffs a WNBA-record 12 consecutive times. They enter the post-Tamika Catchings era strong with new head coach Pokey Chatman leading the way. The Fever always find a way to win.

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SPORTS

MARCH // MAY INDY ELEVEN All home matches listed at Michael A. Carroll Stadium April 1, V. Puerto Rico FC April 22, V. San Francisco Deltas May 6, V. FC Edmonton May 20, V. Miami FC June 10, V. Jacksonville Armada FC June 17, V. North Carolina FC July 8, V. New York Cosmos August 5, V. FC Edmonton August 26, V. Jacksonville Armada FC September 2, V. San Francisco Deltas September 13, V. North Carolina FC September 23, V. Puerto Rico FC October 7, V. New York Cosmos October 14, V. Miami FC October 29, V. North Carolina FC

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INDY RUNNING EVENTS

NAPTOWN ROLLER DERBY All home bouts listed at Indiana State Fairgrounds April 8, V. Windy CIty May 6, V. Ann Arbor June 24, V. Demolition City, Stockholm

All events all-ages; prices vary March 11, Lucky Clover Run, The Stacked Pickle (Carmel) March 11, Shamrock 5k Beer Run, Military Park March 11, Great North Run, North Central High School

INDIANAPOLIS ALLEYCATS

March 18, Underground Railroad 5k and 3k, Westfield High School

Full schedule listed:

March 18, DINO Trail Run, Mounds State Park

April 8., V. Cincinnati April 16., V. Madison April 24, V. Cincinnati April 30, V. Minnesota May 7, V. Minnesota May 14, V. Pittsburgh May 21, V. Detroit May 27, Cincinnati May 28, Chicago June 19, Chicago June 25, Detroit June 26, Pittsburgh July 2, Pittsburgh July 10, Madison

March 19, No Luck Irish Run, Claddagh Irish Pub (Plainfield) March 25, Sam Costa Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon, Northview Church (Carmel) April 1, DINO Trail Run, Eagle Creek Park April 1, Restored 5k, NIFS

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INDY FUEL All home games at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, prices vary, times vary, all-ages

INDIANA FEVER

All regular season games listed at Bankers Life Fieldhouse; prices vary; all-ages; more info at pacers.com; playoff schedule to be announced

All regular season games listed at Bankers Life Fieldhouse; prices vary; all-ages; more info at fever. wnba.com; playoff schedule to be announced

March 8, V. Detroit March 12, V. Miami March 15, V. Charlotte March 20, V. Utah March 24, V. Denver March 26, V. Philadelphia March 28 V. Minnesota April 4, V. Toronto April 6, V. Milwaukee April 12, V. Atlanta

May 14, V. Seattle Storm May 17, V. Phoenix Mercury May 28, V. Seattle Storm May 30, V. Dallas Wings June 11., V. Washington Mystics June 18, V. Chicago Sky June 28, V. Chicago Sky July 7, V. Atlanta Dream July 17, V. Los Angeles Sparks July 19, V. Phoenix Mercury July 25, V. Dallas Wings July 30, V. Connecticut Sun

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April 15, Easter Egg 5k and Adult Egg Hunt, Tow Yard Brewery April 15, Hoofprints to Hope 5K Walk/Run and Ride, Strawtown Koteewi Park (Noblesville)

INDIANA PACERS

March 3, V. Wheeling March 10, V. Fort Wayne March 11, V. Fort Wayne March 12, V. Allen March 18, V. Kalamazoo March 19, V. Quad City April 1, V. Fort Wayne April 2, V. Cincinnati April 3, V. Quad City April 7, V. Toledo

April 8, Hoosier Half Marathon and FTK 5K, IU Alumni Center (Bloomington)

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April 22, Rock the Block, Center Grove Community High School April 22, Celebration of Wellness 5k, Marian University April 22, Earth Day Indiana Recycle Run, Military Park April 22, 5k Family Fun Run to Benefit Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, Butler University Health and Recreation Complex Lawn April 23, Best Buddies Friendship Walk and 5k, Celebration Plaza White River Canal April 28, Hear Indiana Talk Walk Run, Ft. Harrison State Park April 30, Carmel Sprint Triathlon, Carmel High School

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