Thursday, Feb. 15

• NBA All-Star Tip-Off | 6 p.m. | Bicentennial Unity Plaza | Free | Fever legend Tamika Catchings and Indy native + comedian and actor Mike Epps will emcee this first-of-its-kind, high-energy 45-minute celebration with a musical performance by a surprise artist, appearances by NBA and Pacers legends, a fireworks display, and more. Space is limited and only 5,000 tickets will be issued.

Friday, Feb. 16

• NBA Crossover – Day 1 | 3-9 p.m. | Indiana Convention Center | $35+ | An interactive fan event featuring player appearances, live performances, and activities.
• NBA Rising Stars | 9 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $76+ | First- and second-year players, along with G League standouts, will compete in this exciting game.
• Courtside Concert | 9 p.m. | Indiana Convention Center | $75-$125 | Catch the first courtside concert featuring T-Pain and DJ Zedd.

Saturday, Feb. 17

• NBA All-Star Practice | 11 a.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $164 | Fans can see the 2024 NBA All-Stars practicing on the court as coaches and players meet with the media.
• NBA Crossover – Day 2 | 12-6 p.m. | Indiana Convention Center | $35+ | An interactive fan event featuring player appearances, live performances, and activities.
• HBCU Classic | 2 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $20 | See the best of HBCU as Winston-Salem State takes on Virginia Union on the All-Star stage, plus marching band performances.

• 40+ Bouldering Club | Tuesday, Feb. 6 | 6-11 p.m. | North Mass Boulder, 1411 Roosevelt Ave., Indianapolis | $10+ | Come climb once a month with fellow 40+ year old climbers + after your sesh head upstairs to grab a post-climb beer for $2 off.

• NBA x Sneaker Hambone’s Trivia | Wednesday, Feb. 7 | 6 p.m. | The Vogue Theatre, 6259 N. College Ave., Indianapolis | $15 | Grab a team or come alone for a night full of basketball and sneaker-themed trivia ahead of the NBA All-Star Game.

• Citizenship Class | Thursday, Feb. 8 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library Haughville Branch, 2121 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis | Free | Join a series of classes for those who are eligible to apply for citizenship — including mentorship, lessons, exam practice, mock interviews, and a certificate of completion.
• Indy Reads Game Night | Thursday, Feb. 8 | 5-7 p.m. | Indy Reads, 1066 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Bring the family and friends for some chess and games, or bring along your favorite game to play.

• Carmel Winter Games | Friday, Feb. 9-Saturday, Feb. 10 | Times vary | Carter Green, 2 Carter Green, Carmel | Free | Build team spirit through on-ice, non-skating competitive games like Ice Trike Relays, Human Curling, and Human Hungry Hippo, all while supporting Carmel Area Food Pantries.

• Family Day: For the LOVE of Art | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Newfields, 4000 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis | Museum admission | Recreate Robert Indiana’s iconic LOVE, take a heartfelt gallery tour, contribute to a community project, send a letter of appreciation, and participate in a poetry workshop.

• Chill drinks in a “Cheers” beverage tub.
• These football-themed paper food trays and liner napkins are perfect to serve a crowd.
• This triple slow cooker buffet lets you keep multiple dishes warm.
• Swifties can sport a best-selling “Go Taylor’s Boyfriend” tee or this “Taylor’s Version” NFL crewneck.
• Rooting for the 49ers? Display this 49ers flag.

• Lil Wayne has been added to the lineup of artists set to perform during the NBA All-Star Weekend. The rapper will perform on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. as part of the NBA Crossover, which is a three-day event held at the Indiana Convention Center. Get tickets. (WTHR)

• The World Food Championships — a competitive event featuring 1,500 home cooks, professional chefs, and barbecue teams — will be coming to Indianapolis for the first time. The culinary showdown is scheduled for Nov. 8-12 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. (IBJ)

• Slim Chickens, known for its fresh chicken tenders and wings with a southern twist, opened a new location at 100 E. Spring Mill Pointe Dr. in Westfield. This is the third out of five new locations expected in central Indiana. (WISH)

• Fast-growing jewelry brand gorjana is opening its first Indiana location at the Fashion Mall at Keystone in June. The 1,375-sqft store will offer the brand’s popular designs, including gold and silver jewelry featuring diamonds, opals, sapphires, and more.

• Furniture and mattress store The RoomPlace announced it will be closing six locations in Indianapolis as part of a restructuring plan. There’s no set date on closing sales. (WRTV)

• If you’ve been dreaming of a “one-card wallet,” it’s time to wake up and get your hands on this credit card. Not only does it offer 0% APR into 2025, but cardholders can also earn up to 5% cash back — with no annual fee to boot.*

• “We will have another James Beard awarded restaurant.” — Alle B.
• “More coffee cafes will open.” — Jodi B.
• “Better bus transportation.” — Helen J.
• “Downtown will be the most poppin’ part of the city.” — Dev