🐾 Breweries + Distilleries

• Metazoa Brewing Co., 140 S. College Ave. | This local craft brewery has a pet-friendly taproom, a patio space with tables, and a dog park with a nice skyline view. It also donates 5% of its profits to animal and wildlife organizations.
• West Fork Whiskey, 1660 Bellefontaine St. | This local whiskey tasting room is a must-try in the Kennedy-King neighborhood. Bring along your dog to experience tours, tasting flights, and seasonal hand-crafted cocktails in an industrial-chic setting.
• Hotel Tango Distillery, 702 Virginia Ave. | This veteran-owned distillery’s dog-friendly tasting room is located in the Fletcher Place neighborhood + serves craft cocktails made exclusively with their spirits.

🐾 Restaurants

• Fire by the Monon, 6523 Ferguson St. | This charming red building tucked away in the Broad Ripple neighborhood prepares entrees over an open flame using indigenous hardwoods and fruitwood. While you wait to eat your fish tacos or juicy burger, your pup will get its own snacks and bowl of water.
• Big Lug Canteen, 1435 E. 86th St. | Big Lug offers a fun atmosphere for a drink, date, or casual dinner with plenty of outdoor seating that is dog-friendly.
• Natural State Provisions, 414 Dorman St. | This counter service restaurant in the Holy Cross neighborhood features southern comfort food with a beer hall and dog park in the outdoor patio space.

🐾 Other businesses

• Pins Mechanical Co., 856 Carrollton Ave. | Knock some duckpins, play some games, and grab a drink with the company of your furry friend. Pins has a pup-friendly atmosphere + allows leashed dogs inside on both levels.
• City Dogs Grocery, 1028 Virginia Ave. | Bring your dog to pick out some new treats and toys at this locally-owned pet boutique store that focuses on health and wellness.
• Three Dogs Bakery, Mass Ave. + Broad Ripple | The world’s first bakery for dogs opened in 1989 and specializes in all-natural treats made from scratch for healthier, happier pets.

• ComedySportz | Friday, April 28 | 7-8:30 p.m. | The Wit Theater, 3808 Shelby St., Indianapolis | $15 | Live improv comedy played as a sport — two teams face off with only their wits and your suggestions.

• Coffee With A Veteran | Saturday, April 29 | 8-9 a.m. | Schoolhouse 7 Cafe, 12125 Cyntheanne Rd., Fishers | Free | You’re invited to join fellow veterans and service members for some coffee and a conversation on the last Saturday of each month.
• Kick-off to May | Saturday, April 29 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis | $5-$15 | Race into the Indiana History Center to celebrate the history of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” with panel discussions, educational activities, and an interactive art display.
• Circle City Soiree | Saturday, April 29 | 6-11 p.m. | Vision Loft Events, 235 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis | $125+ | Young professionals and philanthropic leaders from a diverse array of industries in central Indiana are helping to raise money for the fight against cancer.

• Simple and Affordable Plant-Based Cooking | Sunday, April 30 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Central Library, 40 E. Saint Clair St., Indianapolis | Free | In this class, Leo will demonstrate how to incorporate Soul Food Project’s local and fresh veggies with nacho favorites to create Garden Veggie Nachos.

• Food Truck Mondays | Monday, May 1-Monday, June 19 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Canal, 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | Every Monday at White River State Park there will be two new food trucks — one sweet and one savory.

• Yoga in THE LUME with Invoke Studio on Sunday, May 14 at 9:30 (advance tickets available)
• Mother’s Day Brunch at 9 and 10:30 a.m.
• Free activities all weekend (think: Mother’s Day card making, lawn games, and more)

• INDOT announced it plans to reopen I-65 through the North Split downtown this weekend, weather permitting, so that all lanes will be open by Monday, May 1. Once both northbound + southbound lanes are reopened, the detour currently in effect on I-465 will be lifted. More details. (WTHR)

• Last night, the Indianapolis Colts selected their new quarterback — Florida’s Anthony Richardson — with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. He was the “single most impressive athlete at the quarterback position in scouting combine history,” according to Pro Football Focus. Welcome to Indy, Anthony.

• Carmel-based developer JC Hart Co. is planning to build Allison Pointe — a 313-unit complex containing studio and one- and two-bedroom apartments — near I-465 on the north side of Indy, between Castleton and Keystone. The project is awaiting approval from the city. (IBJ)

• Loren’s AF Beverages — an alcohol-free bottle shop — is getting ready to open its second location (12770 W. Market St., Ste. 105) on Saturday, May 6 in the Village of West Clay in Carmel. Sisters Andrea Marley and Kristin Patrick opened their first location in Carmel last year. (IBJ)

• 16 Tech is looking for its next Street Team, which is made up of residents who live in the communities that surround the district. Their job is to listen to neighbors, attend community events, and build connections. Today is your last chance to apply. (WRTV)

• The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is hosting a virtual job fair next month with the goal of hiring 650+ people for various roles ranging from lifeguard to campsite director for the coming summer. The virtual job fair will take place from 2 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3. (WRTV)

• Lettuce turnip the beet for this vegan-friendly announcement. Indy VegFest is returning for an in-person vegan festival at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday, August 6. Learn more about the event.

• A new ranking from the National Academy of Inventors placed Purdue University at No. 5 in the world for the US utility patents. The Purdue Research Foundation received 192 patents from the US Patent & Trademark Office in 2022, including patents for a 3D printer + a system that processes agricultural field images. (IBJ)

• Ditch the hangover without having to ditch your favorite cocktail with Ritual Zero Proof Spirits. The award-winning brand makes non-alcoholic rum, tequila, gin, and whiskey so you can enjoy the ritual of having a drink without feeling icky the following day. Psst — check out Ritual’s collection of cocktail recipes.

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*