Blue Sushi Sake Grill, 2721 E. 86th St., Ste. 100

The Fountain Room, 830 Mass Ave., Ste. 1480

BODHI, 922 Mass Ave.

The Ball & Biscuit, 331 Mass Ave.

HC Tavern + Kitchen, 9709 E. 116th St.

Memento Zero Proof, 8701 E. 116th St.

• Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks | Wednesday, Jan. 3 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis | $23+ | Can the Pacers beat the Bucks twice after Monday’s 122-113 win?

• Indoor Pickleball | Thursday, Jan. 4-Thursday, Feb. 29 | 9-11 a.m. | Avon Christian Church, 920 Millbrook Dr., Avon | Registration required | Check out this safe and warm place to play pickleball during the colder months — every Thursday morning from 9 to 11 a.m. players of all levels are welcome to come and play on the courts.

• First Friday Gallery Opening | Friday, Jan. 5 | 6-9 p.m. | Harrison Center, 1505 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis | Free | Kick off this year’s art scene with this gallery opening featuring Johnny Mckee, Lisa VanMeter, and a collection of prints by Harrison Center studio artists.

• Indy Winter Farmers Market | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | The AMP at 16 Tech, 1220 Waterway Blvd., Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | Shop from 60+ vendors, including local farmers, food producers, and artisans.

• Fifth Third Bank Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure | Sunday, Jan. 7-Monday, Jan. 15 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, 500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | $2-$18 | See this magical model train wonderland consisting of nine G-Scale trains while it’s still here.

• IMPD Chief Randal Taylor stepped down at the end of the year, after four years as chief of the department. The new IMPD chief is expected to be appointed early this year, but leaders hope a decision isn’t made too quickly + that it involves a search committee made up of community members and law enforcement. (WTHR)

• Irvington’s new Irish whiskey bar is open. Snug is a cozy, 600-sqft space previously occupied by a hair salon + features more than 90 bottles of different brands of Irish whiskey. It’s open 3-10 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays and 3-11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. (IBJ)

• The city of Carmel announced plans for a $13 million expansion of the Monon Greenway, which is scheduled to begin next spring in Midtown. The expanded trail will have playgrounds + public gathering spaces. The city plans to put the project out for bid in spring 2024 + construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. (IBJ)

• Residents in Marion County can apply for assistance to pay winter heating bills through the United Way of Central Indiana’s Winter Assistance Fund. The program will run through Friday, May 31. Get more info. (WISH)

• After racking up 10 tackles in the victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin has set a new franchise record for tackles in a single season. His performance marks the eleventh time he has notched double-digit stops in a game this season. (WISH)

• Every two seconds, someone in the US needs blood — and because of that strong need for donations, the “Knock Out The Need” blood drive will take place today and tomorrow. The drive will go from 1 to 6 p.m. today + 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4. Schedule an appointment. (WTHR)