Wednesday
Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance ● Dads, make a special Valentine’s Day memory with your daughter this year! Sponsored by Fishers Parks & Recreation and Mill Top Banquet and Catering Center, this is a tradition for many Fishers families. Daughters ages 5-12 and their fathers/father figures are encouraged to dress in formal attire for this magical evening. Your precious memories will be captured on photos and can be purchased for an additional fee. Prizes will be awarded and light refreshments served! ● Feb. 10 from 7-8:30 p.m. ● R/$8, NR/$12 ● Mill Top Banquet & Conference Center: 802 Mulberry St., Noblesville ● 595-3150
Winemaker Wednesday: Wine and Chocolate ● Celebrate the second month of the year with the heavenly pairing of chocolate and wine. Join others who share your appreciation and learn about the best pairings for wine and chocolate, with a focus on serving a 2016 Valentine’s Day surprise! ● Feb. 10 from 6-8 p.m. ● Blackhawk Winery and Vineyard: 28153 Ditch Rd., Sheridan ● $15 per person ● 771-2814 ● www.blackhawkwinery.com
Thursday
Love Bugs ● Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and it’s the season to celebrate the people you love! Little ones, ages 3-6, have the opportunity to create a perfect Valentine during this drop off program. They will enjoy games, songs, and a snack, as well as make some friends, while you can have a few precious moments to yourself. ● Feb. 11 from 10:30 a.m.-noon. ● Billericay Park: 12690 Promise Rd., Fishers ● R$14/NR$21 ● 595-3150
Friday
Beer and Ballet ● Kick off the weekend with Sun King brews paired with the music of Johnny Cash, Michael Jackson, Mozart, and more! The Ballet Theatre of Indiana partners with Sun King Brewing Company for the second annual Beer and Ballet performance. A variety of works, including those by Jessica Ruhlin and Hannah Bush, will be showcased. A selection of beers will be available for purchase. ● Feb. 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. ● Athenaeum Foundation: 407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis ● 734-417-1410 ● www.btindiana.org
Valentine’s Date Night ● Make this the most creative stop on your Valentine’s Day evening! Enjoy art projects for couples, led by artists, and peruse the Hoosier Heartland exhibit going on this month as well. Adult beverages and decadent snacks will be available. Whether joined by your significant other, your girlfriends, or even a parent or child, this is a fun experience for all adults! ● Feb. 12 and 13 from 6-9 p.m. ● Nickel Plate Arts Campus: 107 S. Eighth St., Noblesville ● $10/pair for each activity; buy 4 activities get 1 free. ● 542-3690 ● www.nickelplatearts.org
The Belfry Theatre Presents: Red Velvet Cake War ● Directed by Connie Murello-Todd, in the “Red Velvet Cake War,” you’ll meet the Verdeen cousins from Sweetgum, Texas. As the eccentric family gathers on hottest day of July in the middle of Texas tornado season for a day of adventure and humor, you’ll wish your family reunions were this much fun! ● Weekends in Feb., 12-28 at varying times ● Adults are $15, kids ages 12 and under are $12 ● The Belfry Theatre: 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville ● 773-1304 ● www.thebelfrytheatre.com
Saturday
Carmel Winter Farmers Market ● Missing the Farmers Market this winter season? Check out the Carmel Winter Indoor Farmers Market featuring local grown and produced foods such as winter vegetables, meats, eggs, maple syrup, honey, baked goods, and cheeses. The market offers a chance for consumers to produce local produce and reasonable prices. ● Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon. Recurs every Saturday. ● Founders Park All-Purpose building: 11675 Hazel Parkway, Carmel ● 710-0162 ● www.carmelfarmersmarket.com
Sunday
Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre Presents: Doubt, A Parable ● Winner of the 2005 Drama Desk Award, Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize, John Patrick Shanley’s work is set in 1965. School principal Sister Aloysius takes matters into her own hands when she suspects improper relations between a student and staff member. It is ultimately up to the audience to determine guilt or innocence, and whether or not such a judgement is even possible in this case. Today is the last day to see this show! ● Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. ● The Center for the Performing Arts at the Tarkington: 3 Center Green, Carmel ● $20-$35 ● 843-3800 ● www.thecenterpresents.org
Sweeney Todd at the Studio Theater ● Sweeney Todd is a ground-breaking musical by Stephen Sondheim which is based on a 19th century legend of injustice. A London barber is wrongly exiled and driven to a life of crime after his wife and child are taken from him due to a malevolent judge. Sweeney plots revenge with the help of Mrs. Lovett, a businesswoman, and she soon produces the tastiest meat pies in London. This production contains mature content and themes. Today is the last day to see it! ● Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. ● The Center for the Performing Arts at the Studio Theater: 355 City Center Dr., Carmel ● 843-3800 ● www.thecenterpresents.org
Monday
Drawing Class ● Learn to improve your artistic skills in this art class for all skill levels. Nickel Plate Studio Artists Bruce Neckar and John Reynolds will provide subject matter and provide tips. Nickel Plate Arts will be responsible for providing graphite sticks, newsprint, and drawing boards, although participants may bring their own materials. Must be 15 or older. ● Feb. 15-Mar. 7 recurring every Monday, from 7-9 p.m. ● Nickel Plate Arts Campus: 107 South Eighth St., Noblesville ● $100/10 weeks ● 452-3690 ● www.mkt.com/nickel-plate-arts/drawing-class-session
Tuesday
Room To Bloom: How To Achieve Form+Function In Children’s Spaces ● Join Whittney Parkinson for a workshop on how to achieve form and function in children’s spaces. Topics will include everything from unique storage solutions and versatile design to what’s trending for 2016. Reclaim your home with smart and stylish design solutions for your little ones and you! ● Feb. 16 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. ● Indiana Design Center: 200 S. Range Line Rd., Carmel ● 569-5975
