• Things are popping up on East 10th St.! The owners of Broad Ripple Brewpub, the oldest microbrewer in the state (before being a brewer was cool), is closing on the old Mayfair building at 10th and Hamilton. They will be renovating the space, transforming it into a family-friendly pub. We’ve also gotten word that the Circle City Industrial Complex is continuing its onward march to becoming an amazing space of eclectic businesses and artists with the opening of Centerpoint Brewing soon, and the Convivial Community Bar fronting 10th. And the Rivoli is making tremendous strides to raise the roof on the historic theater . . . . the hits just keep coming for the near east side and 10th Street! Thank you to all the folks, businesses, and residents who have hung in there and truly believed that there were better days ahead.
• The 25th Annual Halloween Psychic Fair by the Pyramid of Enlightenment will be held Sat. and Sun., Oct. 22 & 23 from noon to 8 p.m. both days. There is a $5 Admission (cash discount), and psychic readings are $10 for 15 minutes (cash discount). There will be Readers of all types including astrology, clairvoyance, numerology, palmistry and tarot. Free readings, candy and door prizes given away every hour. They will also give away movie passes both days at 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Pyramid of Enlightenment Spiritual Center is located at 8101 E. Washington St.
• The final discussion about gentrification in Indy will be held Oct. 23 and will explore the possible solutions to issues. The discussion will be held from 3-5 p.m. at the Kheprw Insitute, 3549 Boulevard Place. This is a free event; interested attendees should RSVP in advance on kheprw.org/gentrify.
• Heartland Film Festival begins this weekend. Be sure to check out at least one Truly Moving Movie from Oct. 20-30. For a full schedule, ticket info, and more, visit heartlandfilm.org
• The Irvington Performing Arts Academy has a terrific line-up for the next couple of weeks, including Disney’s Cinderella on Oct. 21, 22, and 23 at Emerson Ave. Baptist Church (308 N. Emerson), and Dracula on Oct. 27 at Irving Circle (S. Audubon) and 28-29 at the church. Cost is $5 per person; nonperishable food donation will get you a $1 discount at the church events. These are youth productions, and a true delight for everyone in the family.
• Congratulations to the Phoenix Theatre and the new location at 705 N. Illinois St. Construction will begin in early 2017 and the building will include a new 150 seat proscenium theatre, a 90 seat black box theatre, classrooms, rehearsal studio, scene and costume shops, a grand lobby opening directly onto the Glick Peace Trail, and much more. They are also holding a capital campaign to raise funds; visit www.phoenixtheatre.com/ for more information.