• Get Fit Athletic Club, located at 7140 East Washington, is hosting an open house for community members and Ransburg Y members from Monday, March 30, through Wednesday, April 1 from 7 a.m.-10 a.m. and 4-7 p.m. Attendees will enjoy snacks and receive free three-day passes. Additionally, the first month membership is free for anyone who signs up during the event. Please note that attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• If you are deeply upset about the cost of utilities, you are encouraged to bring copies of your utility bills to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission’s listening tour on Monday, April 20 at the Ivy Tech Conference Ballroom, 2820 N. Meridian St. from 6-8 p.m. It is one of ten that will be held throughout the state. They are also taking comments via e-mail at IURCListeningSessions@urc.in.gov
• Opening night at the Speedrome, 802 Kitley Ave., will be Saturday, April 4 at 6 p.m. with $5 general admission. The pits open at 11 a.m. and spectator gates open at 2 p.m. Racing begins at 6 p.m. Kids 12 and under are free.
• The Irvington Event Center, 6767 E. Washington St., will host a Health and Wellness Night on Monday, March 30 at 6 p.m. They’ve teamed up with business owners to offer an evening of healthy relaxation with sound baths, and fitness gurus.
• The closure of the MCL at 10th and Arlington on March 29 brings another blow to the east side. For decades, the folks at MCL have been serving customers, and they will be missed. Our hearts go out to the employees who made it possible to stay in business. As for our other east side independent restaurants, please patronize them if you can. They are important to our community.
• The 14th Annual Indiana Artisan Marketplace will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center, 1198 E. 38th St. Artisans will bring special pieces celebrating the 250th birthday of the U.S. Fabric artists, woodworkers, painters, jewelry designers, glassmakers, vintners, distillers, and food artisans will be on hand. Admission if $10, with 14 and younger free. The fairgrounds charge $10 for parking. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. It’s a great way to support Indiana artisans.
• The 2026 NCAA March Madness Music Festival will feature free concerts at the American Legion Mall from Friday, April 3 through April 5. Friday’s lineup includes Twenty One Pilots, keshi, and Joey Valence & Brea from 4:30-10 p.m. The Saturday show starts at 2:30-10 p.m. and features the Zac Brown Band, Ravyn Lenae, and more. Sunday’s show from 3-10:30 p.m. includes Post Malone, Megan Moroney and Dominic Fike. The American Legion Mall is at 700 N. Pennsylvania St. downtown. The whole downtown area is going to be very crowded, with parking at a premium, so rideshare or the bus might be a better option for attending.