Plus, Doughnuts & Dragons to permanently close.
 
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39º | Cloudy | 0% chance of rain | Sunrise 8:06 a.m. | Sunset 5:33 p.m.
 

🐛 Let’s play bug bingo

Let’s play bug bingo
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What’s your favorite bug? | Graphic by INDYtoday and 6AM City
Grown-ups, do you have a kid who loves creepy-crawlies? Give them this field guide to local bug finding.
Have you ever gone looking for bugs? To be an expert bug hunter, you need:
  • A magnifying glass
  • A phone to take pictures with
  • A notepad to write down your discoveries
Now that you have everything, you’re ready to play bug bingo. Here are a few of our favorite local bugs:

Dragonfly (or damselfly)

Did you know that there are over 3,000 different types of dragonflies? They are great hunters and — unlike some other bugs — can fly in every direction.

Where to find it: Wet places like ponds, lakes, and marshes (like the water at Eagle Creek Park). They also like really colorful flowers.

Ladybug

You know this one — those red beetles with black spots. But did you know that they’re good for gardens? They eat other bugs that might hurt the plants. So next time you see a ladybug, say “Thank you for keeping my garden safe.”

Ladybugs are cute, but don’t pick them up. They might squirt gross-smelling stuff if they think you’re a predator. Yuck.

Where to find it: Near plants, especially leafy plants like clover.

Leopard slug

This little guy might be a bit hard to find because they’re so good at blending in with the mud. But you’ll know it’s a leopard slug by its black spots — just like a real leopard. Don’t pick them up. It stresses them out.

Where to find it: At night, typically somewhere damp and dark. Turn over a stone after dinner and see if you can find one.

Tap the button below for gross facts and hits for where the bugs might be. Be sure to send us pictures of any discoveries you’ve made using #INDYtoday or @theindytoday on social media.
Field guide to bugs
The Vogue
 
Events

Monday, July 24
  • Ekphrastic Writing | Monday, July 24 | 6-7 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library Glendale Branch, 6101 N. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Join Dominique Weldon for a workshop on this descriptive writing technique.
Tuesday, July 25
  • PATTERN Think Tank | Tuesday, July 25 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Stutz Building, 1060 N. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Join Indy-based professional actor Jen Johansen for a fireside chat hosted by Polina Osherov.
  • Double Trouble - Comedy Open Mic | Tuesday, July 25 | 7-9 p.m. | Downtown Olly’s, 822 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis | Free | Take the stage at this open mic, perfect for seasoned comedians needing to work new material or folks just starting out.
  • Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians | Tuesday, July 25 | 7:05 p.m. | Victory Field, 501 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis | $12-$18 | Bring your appetite — hot dogs, peanuts, potato chips, Cracker Jack, and popcorn are all just $1 each for Tuesday Dollar Menu.
Wednesday, July 26
  • Indianapolis Job Fair | Wednesday, July 26 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Wyndham Indianapolis West, 2544 Executive Dr., Indianapolis | Free | Discover new career possibilities in multiple industries.
Events calendar here
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Drink

Upgrade your coffee routine with these brands
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One of our favorites: Methodical Coffee, perfect for those looking for complex and original flavor profiles. | Photo via Methodical Coffee + Six & Main
Put down the chain coffee and cozy up to these thoughtfully crafted coffee brands. Plus, get 20% off your first purchase.

Stop and smell the roses: Methodical Coffee’s Pink Lady
  • Tastes bright and chocolatey
Fuel your creative fire: Blanchard’s Midnight Oil
  • Tastes dark and sweet
Revitalize your whole body: a|dash’s Ashwagandha-Infused Cold Brew
  • Tastes smooth and earthy
Invite quiet focus: Loveland Coffee’s Guatemala Decaf K-Cups
  • Tastes full-bodied and caramelly
Shop all Six & Main coffee
News Notes
Open
  • Officials unveiled a new 196,000-sqft livestock pavilion and multi-use facility at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The Fall Creek Pavilion will host the nation’s largest swine show + the 2025 NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field Championship. See it during the State Fair Friday, July 28-Sunday, Aug. 20. (IndyStar)
Development
  • The City of Indianapolis purchased the Drake Apartments for $1.02 million. The previous owner, the Children’s Museum, planned to demolish the building to create a new museum experience. Now, due to the building’s historic designation, the city plans to redevelop the site for affordable housing. (IndyStar)
Closing
  • Doughnuts & Dragons will permanently close on Sunday, July 30. This week is your last chance to enjoy the shop’s artisanal donuts, beer, wine, coffee, and collection of 100+ board games. The reason for the closure hasn’t been shared. (IBJ)
Sports
  • Slam dunk. Tickets to the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night (Saturday, Feb. 17) are officially on sale starting today. The event, which will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium, will feature a Slam Dunk Contest, the Starry 3-Point Contest + the Kia Skills Challenge.
Ranked
  • USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards named The Garage Food Hall the second best food hall in the country. Voters recognized The Garage’s “great food and community impact.” Vote for the next door Bottleworks Hotel as Best Boutique Hotel — and we might just have the No. 1 city block in the US. (WISH)
Fun Fact
Hoosier
  • Greenwood baseball player Carrson Ferguson is the 2023 Little League Community Hero of the Year. He will be recognized for volunteering on and off the diamond — including work with the Challenger Division adaptive baseball program — at the Little League Baseball World Series on Tuesday, Aug. 22. (WRTV)
Featured Deal
  • Ready to renovate? Then you need the Kohler Indy Bathroom Design and Planning Guide, created by the experts at the Kohler Signature Store. The guide, set to launch on Tuesday, Aug. 1, provides exclusive design tips, product recommendations, sample timeline ideas + more to kickstart your project. Snag the deal.*
 
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