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• Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun | Friday, Aug. 4 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis | $15-$170 | Check out the Fever as they try to claw their way into a playoff spot.
• Gourmet Food Tastings | Friday, Aug. 4 | 5-8 p.m. | Regalique - Gourmet Food & Wine Boutique, 110 W. Main St., Ste. 120, Carmel | Free | Sample local and international products from chocolates, charcuterie, and cheeses to honeys and non-alcoholic beverages.

• Small Wonders: Colors of the Seasons | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 10-11 a.m. | Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | $13 | Build your child’s sense of wonder and playfulness as they discover the four seasons through storytelling, hands-on activities, music, and art.
• Indianapolis City Market Catacombs Tour | Saturday, Aug. 5-Saturday, Sept. 30 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | City Market, 222 E. Market St., Indianapolis | $10-$15 | Descend into one of the city’s most unique underground spaces as guides explain its place in downtown history.

• Be an Icon Fashion Show | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 1-3 p.m. | Half Liter BBQ, 5301 Winthrop Ave., Ste. B, Indianapolis | Free | An afternoon of fashion + learning about sustainable fashion trends with guest speakers about different environmental causes, special guest appearances, and a raffle.

• Tuesday, Aug. 8: Pop artist + TikTok influencer Claire Rosinkranz’s headlining tour
• Friday, Aug. 11: “Bop To The Top,” a “High School Musical” dance + sing-along
• Friday, Sept. 15: “The Know For Sure Podcast” live show
• Wednesday, Sept. 20: “Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert” at Murat Theatre

• Taylor Swift is coming to Indianapolis next year. The Eras Tour will hit Lucas Oil Stadium for three nights, scheduled for Nov. 1-3, 2024. See the dates + get in line for tickets.

• Indiana’s first dog bar — Crate Escapes — is coming to Westfield, featuring an off-leash dog park and dog care facility. The spot is slated to open in the coming year on John Dippel Boulevard. Check out other dog-friendly businesses around Indy. (IBJ)

• Indy Chamber’s 2023 Monumental Awards will recognize the excellence of local businesses on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at Tibbs Drive-In. Tickets start at $70 for adults — kids get in for free.

• District Theatre’s rendition of “Spring Awakening” opens today. This provocative musical follows a group of teenagers as they come of age. Tickets for tonight’s show are sold out, but snag tickets for Saturday, Aug. 5 while they last.

• Sign up for the annual Fore the Kids Golf Outing on Thursday, Aug. 17 at Prairie View Golf Club. Registration is $375 per golfer and is enough to cover the cost of 15 kids’ memberships for Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis.

• Yesterday, we asked you which restaurant had veggie options that would convert the most hardcore carnivore. Reader Elandra U. voted for Upland Brewing Co. — probably for its legendary veggie tacos. Tell us your favorite.

• 1,000. That’s how many people have graduated from Second Helpings’ Culinary Job Training program, since the organization’s founding in 1998. Thinking about a career in the culinary industry? They’re enrolling for future classes of this free training program. Learn more and share with anyone who might be interested.*

• We’re hiring a Branded Copywriter. This team member will directly support the strategy, creation, and placement of branded content campaigns for 6AM City’s clients, including creating dynamic content (including written articles and social) within the 6AM tone and style. Learn more + apply.