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• Sense and Sensibility | Thu., Oct. 6 - Sun., Oct. 9 | 2 p.m. | Indiana Repertory Theatre, 140 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis | $25.00 | See the Jane Austen classic in its last week of performances.
• Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza | Thu., Oct. 6 | 6 p.m. | Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis | $29.50 - $59.50 | Catch the touring show featuring Alice from “Alice’s Wonderland Bakery,” Goofy, Doc McStuffins, and other friends.
• Run(317) - Fountain Square | Thu., Oct. 6 | 7 p.m. | 1029 Fletcher Ave, Indianapolis | Free | The 3.17-mile race ends with a beer + a post-race party with games and community partners.

• Opening Reception | SALI National Abstract Art Exhibition XVIII | Fri., Oct. 7 | 6-9 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library - Garfield Park, 2502 Shelby Street, Indianapolis | Mingle with local artists and peruse this latest exhibition.
• Pinners Conference & Expo | Fri., Oct. 7 - Sat., Oct. 8 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 East 38th Street, Indianapolis | $10.00 - $139.00 | Experience the world of Pinterest come to life with 100+ hands-on classes and 200 vendor shopping booths — use code IndyToday for $5 off any ticket.*

• Bats of Indiana at Mulberry Fields | Sat., Oct. 8 | 6:30 p.m. | Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, 250 N. Fifth Street, Zionsville | Join a naturalist from the Zionsville Nature Center to learn all about Indiana’s bat species and the unique adaptations that help them survive.

• 76º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain ⛅

• This award-winning cheese is a triple cream with a soft, buttery texture — and it’s now available on the north west side. Artisan cheese maker Tulip Tree Creamery opened a shop this week at 6330 Corporate Dr. Suite D. Shop cheeses made with milk sourced from Indiana dairy farms. 🧀

• Pacers season ticket holders have just unlocked a free six-month subscription to Bally Sports+. A recent deal will allow season, half-season, and 10 game ticket holders to stream Pacers games at home for free. If that’s you, expect the Pacers to send you an access code soon, or get in on the perks. 🏀 (IBJ)
• The Colts will be without linebacker Shaquille Leonard and running back Jonathan Taylor during tonight’s game against the Broncos, due to Leonard’s concussion and broken nose and Taylor’s injured ankle. The game starts at 7 p.m. on Prime Video. (WTHR)
• Recently, we shared a survey where our number one fans can let us know what sports content to cover. By completing the survey, you’ll be entered in a drawing for a chance to win team-branded swag up to $100 in value.

• Voting organizers are reporting more registered Indiana voters than ever this year. A spike in new voter registrations has led to 4,754,000+ registered voters across the state. Reminder: The deadline to register is Tues., Oct. 11 (here’s how to do that). 🗳️ (WRTV)

• Catch up on your theater viewing rapid-fire style with seven plays in 70 minutes this weekend. IndyFringe + Indiana Writers Center are hosting the 10 Minute Play Festival today, Oct. 6-Sun., Oct. 9, featuring original works from Hoosier playwrights. Buy tickets. 🎭

• The Savannah Bananas are bringing their Banana Ball World Tour to Indianapolis next summer. Catch a circus-style baseball game with choreographed dances, players in kilts, and the Banana Pep Band at Victory Field on Fri., June 30. Get alerted when tickets go on sale.

• A few spots are still open for Veterans Art Day at the Indianapolis Art Center (820 E. 67th St.) on Sat., Nov. 12 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Art-making workshops including glassblowing, woodworking, and digital photography will be offered for 70+ veterans. Call 317-255-2464 to reserve a spot.
• Did you know that over half of the children experiencing foster care in Indianapolis are teenagers? Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth (SAFY) shines a light on teens experiencing foster care — because their dreams, ambitions, talents, and goals matter. Interested in helping SAFY? Learn more about becoming a foster parent.*

• One Hoosier. One Indianapolis Zoo dolphin. Many, many cartwheels. See the cuteness for yourself. 🐬

• By becoming an INDYtoday member, you’ll directly support our mission of offering our newsletter, social content, and website access for free to all Hoosiers (read: no pesky paywalls). Learn more + sign up.

• Notice an uptick in any of these feathered friends in your backyard lately? Keep them safe from colliding with your windows — a cause of death for millions of birds each year — by throwing up some decals like these. We love these leaf designs too to keep things festive for fall.*

• There’s more to life than constant home upkeep. Skip the repairs + request a free offer. 🏡 *

• National Noodle Day (and October is National Pasta Month). We recommend celebrating this pasta-tively amazing day by signing up to volunteer at Second Helpings, where they cook 1,000+ pounds of pasta every week. 🍝 *

• Peace Water Winery, 747 N. College Ave.
• Urban Vines, 303 E. 161st St., Westfield, ~35 minutes from downtown
• Daniel’s Vineyard, 9061 N. 700 W., McCordsville, ~35 minutes from downtown
• Oliver Winery, 200 E. Winery Road, Bloomington, ~1 hour from downtown