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• The Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) | Wednesday, Nov. 9-Saturday, Nov. 12 | 12-10 p.m. | Indiana Convention Center | $175-$350 | Experience one of the largest drum and percussion events in the world.
• Indiana Pacers vs. Denver Nuggets | Wednesday, Nov. 9 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $9-$214 | The Nuggets face the Pacers as they seek their fourth straight win.

• Cooking Thyme | Thursday, Nov. 10 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library Garfield Park, 2502 Shelby St., Indianapolis | Free | Check out this class that explores creating and using spice blends for tasty, healthy cooking.
• Inking Identity: Indigenous Tattoo Practices | Thursday, Nov. 10 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art | Free | Local tattoo artist, author and activist, Stephanie Big Eagle will talk about the traditional Indigenous practice of hand poked tattooing + how it shapes and reflects cultural identity.

• Veterans Art Day | Friday, Nov. 11 | 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Indianapolis Arts Center, 820 East 67th St., Indianapolis | Free | This art-making workshop is designed to honor and connect veterans and active military members through the fun and healing that comes from creating in a hands-on environment.
• Jason Yeager Quintet “Unstuck In Time” | Friday, Nov. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library, 543 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis | $0-20 | Jason and his quintet will celebrate the release of Unstuck in Time: The Kurt Vonnegut Suite as part of this year’s VonnegutFest.

• 2022 Midtown Holiday Home Tour - presented by Ivy Tech Community College | Saturday, Nov. 12-Sunday, Nov. 13 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | 5829 Central Avenue, 5829 Central Ave., Indianapolis | $20-$25 | Experience one of Indy’s longest-running home tours this holiday season.

• Near Eastside Makers Market & Bar Hop | Sunday, Nov. 13 | 1-6 p.m. | Near Eastside Makers Market & Bar Hop, 1125 E Brookside Ave, Indianapolis | Free | Support the near east side and shop 42 makers with a drink in hand.

• 72º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain

• A Michigan-based luxury apartment developer is planning to demolish the former Main Event entertainment complex (4016 E. 82nd St.) and build nearly 300 apartment units. The multifamily complex will be called Clearwater + spread across three four-story buildings. Construction is expected to last 18 to 24 months, starting in the third quarter of 2023. 🏗️ (IBJ)
• One of the oldest operating go-kart tracks in the US has broken ground on a multimillion-dollar expansion in Johnson County. Whiteland Raceway Park plans to add nearly a half-mile of track, seven new turns, and 28 additional garages. Andy O’Gara and his wife, former Indy 500 driver Sarah Fisher, purchased WRP in 2018. 🏎️ (IBJ)

• The votes are in + it’s time to welcome Indy’s newest elected officials. From our US Senator and State Representatives, to new County Council members, see the full results of the 2022 election. 🗳️

• The Carmel Christkindlmarkt has been nominated (yet again) for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Holiday Market 2022. The market won No. 1 Best Holiday Market in 2019 and 2021. The community can vote once per day from now through noon on Monday, Dec. 5. Winners will be announced on Friday, Dec. 16. 🎄

• IndyHumane announced it’s waiving adoption fees for senior pets for the month of November as part of “Adopt a Senior Pet Month.” Senior pets are any animal over seven years and the shelter says it has many awaiting adoption. The senior pets are trained and adoption ready. Find a new furry friend. 🐾 (WISH)

• Veteran-owned Hotel Tango Distillery is giving back to those who have served through Camaraderie For a Cause this Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11. For every bottle of bourbon sold at its tasting rooms in Fletcher Place and Zionsville, Hotel Tango will donate $1 to the Irreverent Warriors Foundation. The locations will also offer free pizza to veterans. 🇺🇸

• A local West Lafayette teacher won the Staples’ fourth annual #ThankATeacher Contest for going above and beyond for her students. Annie Brandt of Klondike Middle School raised over $8000 to provide clothes, food, and supplies for her kids. Staples rewarded her kindness with $5,000 in Staples gift cards to restock on classroom essentials. 🎒

• Indianapolis-based Mom Water announced a new flavor of its canned vodka water just in time for the holidays. Carol, the limited-edition flavor, is a cranberry lime ready-to-drink cocktail with zero carbonation. 🍸

• Don’t let chilly temperatures keep you from going to outdoor sporting events or enjoying local hiking trails. Stock up on HotHands Hand Warmers + keep the feeling in your fingers all season long. Or try this rechargeable electric hand warmer with three different heat levels.*

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• Rick’s Café Boatyard | Dine-in | Grab a table with a view of Eagle Creek Reservoir for a classic meal from the turkey all the way to the pumpkin pie.
• Weber Grill Restaurant | Dine-in | Celebrate with a traditional three-course meal.
• Hollyhock Hill | Carry-out | This north side treasure known for its fried chicken is all booked for Thanksgiving, but it’s still accepting take-out orders until Mon., Nov. 21.
• Cooper’s Hawk | Dine-in/Carry-out | Dine in for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner or pre-order a heat-and-serve meal kit and pick it up on Tuesday, Nov. 22 or Wednesday, Nov. 23.