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Typical Sunday

• Mardi Gras Celebration Week | Tuesday, Feb. 14-Tuesday, Feb. 21 | 9 a.m. | Fountain Fletcher District, 1105 Shelby St., Indianapolis | The Fountain Fletcher District is celebrating Mardi Gras with select merchants participating in special offerings to highlight the diversity of the area.
• A Fair of the Heart | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 6-9 p.m. | Eskenazi Hall, 735 W. New York St., Indianapolis | Free | Enjoy Valentine’s night with the Museum of Broken Relationships Indianapolis by exploring the exhibit and learning creative journaling techniques.

• Adult Walking Club: The “Garfield Gaiters” | Wednesday, Feb. 15 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Indianapolis Public Library - Garfield Park, 2502 Shelby St., Indianapolis | Free | Adults ages 55+ are invited to a planned walk using trails throughout the park and nearby neighborhoods.

• Latin Night w/ VERTICE | Thursday, Feb. 16 | 7 p.m. | The Melody Inn, 3826 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis | $7 | Enjoy Latin music and dance along at this popular music spot.

• Free State-Wide Eviction Defense Legal Clinic | Friday, Feb. 17 | Times vary | Pro Bono Indiana, Indianapolis | Free | Get a legal consultation regarding evictions over Zoom at this event made possible by the IHCDA and the Indiana Bar Foundation.
• 20th Annual Geofest | Friday, Feb. 17-Sunday, Feb. 19 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | Cost of admission | Explore three floors of rock, mineral, and fossil vendors along with hands-on activities and community partner displays.

• Tori Amos: Ocean to Ocean Tour | Tuesday, Jul. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis | $49.50-$99.50 | See trailblazing musician, author and activist Tori Amos perform her catalog of hits plus new music from her critically acclaimed album “Ocean to Ocean”.*

• 56º | Cloudy | 24% chance of rain

• Several IndyGo bus routes and schedules have changed. Routes 2, 5, 8, 19, 26, 39, 90, and 902 have shifted their times to improve punctuality, Route 3 has extended to better serve a neighborhood shopping center, Route 6 has cut stops, and Route 34 has added service along 29th and 30th streets to Clifton Street. 🚌 (WISH)

• The Colts might have finally chosen their new head coach. Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen flew in yesterday to reportedly finalize the deal — just one day after his team played in the Super Bowl. All other candidates for the position were told they were out of the running over the weekend. 🏈 (WTHR)
• Indy 500 just unveiled its 2023 race ticket. The release happened during an Indy Fuel game last week and the ticket is embossed with a gold foil outline and features past winner Marcus Ericsson, who made a guest appearance on the rink. 🎟️ (WRTV)

• $1.6 billion. That’s how much the craft brewing industry is worth in Indiana, growing from a simple hobby to 200+ breweries across the state. Despite some well-known names closing in the last few months, Brewers of Indiana Guild Executive Direct Julia Whitson says she doesn’t see the growth slowing down soon. Learn more. 🍻 (Inside Indiana Business)

• Procrastinate on that Valentine’s Day gift? Here’s an idea that doubles as a good deed. The Indianapolis Cultural Trail has plants up for adoption and you can honor that special someone by adopting one in their name. Your gift will support the operations of the Horticulture Program and you can choose from an assortment of plants, including hydrangeas, lilacs, and chestnut trees. 🌱

• Interested in becoming a clinical psychologist? The University of Evansville’s new five-year PsyD in Clinical Psychology program prepares students for a career in the field through the study of human behavior and diversity, and the hands-on work clinicians do to help people manage stress, mental illness, and more. 🧠 *

• What’s getting us through February: Our humidifiers. We love the Levoit Blue Cool Humidifier for its quiet design, multiple mist levels, and how easy it is to clean. Do your skin (not to mention, your houseplants) a favor and up your home hydration.*

• Kaitlyn C. — “My husband and I met at Tin Roof, right after they opened in 2012. We even had some engagement pictures taken there! [...] We went on our second date at The Pub!”
• Maria F. — “I met my fiancé at Parlor Public House for our first date. Coffee did turn into cocktails over our 4-hour long date. Such a perfect spot!”
• Kyle M. — “My wife and I met on OKCupid, had our first date at Barbecue and Bourbon, where I also ended up proposing two years later — although not in the restaurant but on the bench outside where I first saw her sitting. Just got married in October. Sometimes the dating sites actually do work out.”
• Mallory G. — “Met at the Indy Symphony Gala at the Roof Ballroom!”