• Amazing Hazel’s | 15 E. City Center Dr., Carmel | This hotspot serves up what they claim is the best hot sauce in Indiana — and we’re inclined to agree. Find everything from Bloody Mary mix to SPICY and SMOKY hot sauces to “Nashville Style” wing sauce and seasoning blends.
• Pup and the Pepper | Find it at local markets or grocery stores | This brand has fiery passion for not only delivering bold and delicious hot sauces, but also giving back to the animal kingdom. Try Cilantro Verde, Pawpaw Peach Habanero, or Jalapeno Lime Time.
• St. Elmo’s Cocktail Sauce | Find it at local grocery stores | You know the famous shrimp cocktail — try it at home with more than just shrimp.

• Tabata in the Park | Tuesday, July 4, Thursday, July 6 | 12-12:30 p.m. | White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | Free | Meet behind the NCAA for a lunchtime workout led by a group of fitness instructors.
• Live Music Tuesdays | Tuesday, July 4 | 5-7 p.m. | Circle Centre Mall Dining Pavilion, 49 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis | Free | Wind down + grab a bite to eat for a family-friendly evening of live local music.

• Storytelling Drawing Sessions | Wednesday, July 5 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Harrison Center, 1505 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis | Free | As community members tell their stories, artists are invited to bring their own supplies to listen, converse, and create.

• Tinker House Taco Takeover | Thursday, July 6 | 5-10 p.m. | Tinker House, 1101 E. 16th St., Indianapolis | Free | Every Thursday this summer, Gordito’s Food Truck will be serving up tacos + tortas to enjoy on the pet-friendly patio.

• Bashiri Asad | Friday, July 7 | 6-8 p.m. | The Indianapolis Propylaeum, 1410 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis | Free, suggested donation $15 | Hear Indianapolis-based artist Bashiri Asad on the best porch in town as part of the 2023 Porch Concert Series.

Virgin all day margarita

• 2 oz. Ritual Tequila Alternative
• 1 oz. orange juice
• 1 oz. fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz. simple syrup
• Lime slice

• Independence Day. America has been celebrating this day for 247 years, since the Declaration of Independence was formally adopted on July 4, 1776. Round up the kids, friends, or just yourself and head to a local firework display.

• As part of efforts to reduce crime in the village, the mayor said the city will close Broad Ripple’s largest parking lot, install cameras in problem lots, and further restrict parking. The neighborhood association has also requested the creation of a gun-free zone after weekend violence. (IBJ)

• Kismetic Beer Co. was nominated for “Best New Brewery” in USA Today’s 10Best reader’s choice survey. The entry highlights Kismetic’s “chic retro vibe” and “cutting-edge flavors.” Vote once a day, now through Monday, July 24.

• The Alexander Hotel installed two rooftop beehives to promote its mission of environmental sustainability. In celebration, the hotel is offering a bee-themed package, including two Bee Real cocktails at Plat 99 + a $10 donation to Keep Indianapolis Beautiful.

• This month’s First Friday, July 7, just so happens to fall on World Chocolate Day. Reserve a spot to celebrate with local vegan chocolate artisan SoChatti Chocolate starting at 5 p.m. Plus, check out some other First Fridays in Indy.

• A new two-story mural over Mass Ave. celebrates the legacy of poet Etheridge Knight. The mural — visible on the side of the Chatterbox Jazz Club — is the third in the Bicentennial Legends series, after Major Taylor and Madam C.J. Walker.

• We get it. 42 of you said you’d rather eat Long’s glazed yeast donuts over St. Elmo’s shrimp cocktail.
• 49 of you said you’d rather have unlimited access to Rooftop Garden. I mean, it is one of the best views of the downtown skyline.
• This was a near-even split — 34 of you said you’d rather go on a shopping spree at the Fashion Mall + 33 of you voted Six Ways Markets.
• We have to agree. 51 of you would rather have Broad Ripple construction end before 38th Street.
• This one surprised us — more of you said you’d rather never have to wait for a table at The Eagle over Bodhi.
• The future wins. We’d rather visit Indy 150 years ahead, instead of in the past, too.
• We’ve got stage fright. Looks like we’d all rather play trivia at Metazoa instead of sing karaoke at Metro.
• This was a close one — 35 of you miss The Sinking Ship the most + 31 of you want Bourbon Street back.