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• Indigenous Peoples’ Day Tour | Mon., Oct. 10 | 12-1 p.m. | Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis | $8.00 - $15.00 | Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day — join the curator of Native American Art on a tour of the museum’s newest exhibit, “Expressions of Life: Native Art in North America.”

• The Chinese Lady | Tue., Oct. 11 - Sun., Nov. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Indiana Repertory Theatre, 140 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis | $25.00 | A “piercing and poetic portrait” of the first Chinese woman to come to America.
• Spooky Game Night | Tue., Oct. 11 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library Nora Branch, 8625 Guilford Avenue, Indianapolis | Free | Throw the dice + try out a spooky board game or two — adults + teens welcome.

• Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks | Wed., Oct. 12 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis | $6.00 - $162.00 | Get into the preseason spirit with this home game in the newly renovated fieldhouse.

• Imarhan | Thu., Oct. 13 | 7 p.m. | Square Cat Vinyl, 1054 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis | $17.00 - $20.00 | Listen to the warm rhythms of these musicians all the way from Tamanrasset in Southern Algeria.
• Indianapolis Symphony: Brahms & Mussorgsky’s Pictures | Thu., Oct. 13 - Sat., Oct. 15 | 11 a.m. | Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Cir., Indianapolis | $10.00 - $100.00 | Conductor Peter Oundjian leads the ISO in an eclectic program of powerful works culminating in Ravel’s vibrant orchestration of Pictures at an Exhibition.*

• 72º | Sunny | 2% chance of rain

• A new diner is coming to Fountain Square. The owners of Hi-Fi are opening Easy Rider Diner in the former Pure Eatery location next door + will serve brunch-inspired comfort food. Mark your calendars — you’ll be able to munch on its biscuits and gravy starting Thurs., Oct. 13. 🍳 (IBJ)

• Purdue Polytechnic High School has dropped out of the upcoming Keystone Group development planned for the 6200 block of College Avenue in Broad Ripple. Despite one less tenant, the commercial + residential project is moving forward with its plans for a ground floor retail area and apartments on the second and third floors. Construction is expected to start early next year. 🏗️ (IBJ)

• Martin University announced it will cut tuition nearly in half starting in January. Not only that, but it will erase up to $10,000 in debt for qualifying students, benefiting as many as 300 former students. The state’s only predominately Black institution of higher education has about 225 students currently enrolled. 🎓 (IndyStar)

• $30 million. That’s how much money the Lilly Endowment Inc. granted 31 Indiana’s Boys & Girls Clubs. This is the largest gift the club has ever received from a single foundation in its 160-year history. The money will provide capital, programs + renovation projects at over 100 sites. 💰 (IBJ)

• World Mental Health Day — a day created in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health. Acknowledging this day can be as simple as taking several deep, grounding breaths or phoning a friend. If you’re looking for local resources, you can find them here, provided by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. 🧠

• 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.*

• Let’s hear it for the home team, INDY. What better way to celebrate football season than with a tailgate surrounded by friends. Here are four tips for hosting a tailgate fit for champs. 🏈*

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