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Top six things to do in Indianapolis this weekend: March 10, 2017

Posted at 5:32 PM, Mar 09, 2017
and last updated 2017-03-13 10:09:35-04

INDIANAPOLIS – This weekend was practically made for beer lovers and 5K participants.

Here are your top six things to do in Indianapolis this weekend:

Beginning brewing class

Great Fermentations of Indiana – 5127 E. 65th Street

Saturday at 2 p.m.

Sure you’re a beer lover, but wouldn’t you like to learn how to make your own…at home? In this class hosted by Great Fermentations of Indiana, you’ll learn the secrets of brewing beer at home during a live demonstration.

More information can be found here.

Shamrock 5K Beer Run

Military Park – 601 W. New York Street

Saturday at 2 p.m.

Get dressed in your best green-colored pieces and head downtown to the Shamrock 5K. The course will feature several beer stops along the way. All participants will receive a souvenir beer glass, Shamrock 5K T-Shirt and an event medal for completing the course.

More information can be found here.

Ariana Grande - The Dangerous Woman Tour

Bankers Life Fieldhouse – 125 S. Pennsylvania

Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Grammy-nominated singer Ariana Grande will perform some of her most popular hits like “Yours Truly,” “Problem,” and “My Everything” at Bankers Life Fieldhouse this Saturday. Tickets are still on sale and start at $29.

More information can be found here.

2017 Indy Eleven Kickoff Ball

Indianapolis Artsgarden – 110 W. Washington Street

Saturday at 8 p.m.

Help Indy’s soccer team, Indy Eleven, launch their season at the official kickoff ball. The event will feature music by DJ Indiana Jones, an open bar, hors d‘oeuvres and an auction. All proceeds will benefit the Indy Eleven Soccer Foundation that supports Indiana’s youth by bringing soccer to communities.

More information can be found here.

Chocolate Race

Lucas Oil Stadium – 500 S. Capitol Avenue

Sunday at 7 a.m.

Did someone say chocolate? Whether you choose the 10-mile race or the 5K, there will be chocolate at the end. All participants will receive a shirt, medal and Godiva chocolate gift box.

More information can be found here.

Glassblowing paperweight class

GRT Hot Glass Studios – 6400 Brookville Road

Sunday at noon

Gather glass out of a 2100-degree furnace while learning to create your own colored glass paperweight during the hands-on glassblowing class at GRT Hot Glass Studios. You’ll get to choose your colors and take home a masterpiece.

More information can be found here.

Art class for F students

Round Town Brewery – 950 S. White River Pky West Drive

Sunday at 1 p.m.

Requirement list: Failed art class? Like beer? If you passed that test, you’ll enjoy creating a one-of-a-kind art piece in a class full of other failed art students. You’ll learn more about art while munching on free snacks and chugging your favorite beer.

More information can be found here