I-69 Finish Line

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• Emerson Avenue
• Southeastern Avenue
• Shadeland Avenue
• Brookville Road/US 52
• Washington Street/US 40

• Creative Writing and Drawing | Wednesday, March 6 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library Fort Ben Branch, 9330 E. 56th St., Indianapolis | Free | Professor Watermelon and Mister Smart will show you how to write and illustrate your own stories — for ages 6 and up.
• Dune: Part Two - The IMAX 70mm Experience | Wednesday, March 6-Wednesday, March 20 | Times vary | Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | $17-$20 | See Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” in IMAX 70mm film — at one of 12 theaters in the world to do so.

• Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | Thursday, March 7 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis | $17+ | Cheer on the Pacers as they take on the Timberwolves.

• Women’s Softball Ultra Draft | Friday, March 8-Sunday, March 10 | 8:00 a.m.-6 p.m. | Indianapolis Sports Park, 6701 S. Harding St., Indianapolis | $79 | Join a softball tournament created for women of all skill levels as a celebration of talent, teamwork, and community.

• Speed Dating by Pre-Dating | Saturday, March 9 | Times vary | Nevermore Union Station, 302 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis | $24-$29 | If you’re tired of swiping on dating apps, speed dating is a great way to meet new people in a relaxed and comfortable environment.

• Beats, Bites & Brews | Sunday, March 10 | 5:30-9 p.m. | The Foxhole at Hotel Tango Distillery, 670 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis | $35 | Enjoy performances of original music and covers by local Indy musicians to support the Indianapolis YMCA — entry includes a catered buffet-style dinner and a drink.

• Sun King plans to open an 8,700-sqft taproom and food hall at a new development in downtown Westfield. It’s the first tenant announced at Union Square and will feature 400 seats + 200 patio seats overlooking Grand Junction Plaza. There’s no timeline for construction yet. (IBJ)

• Indianapolis World Sports Park broke ground on a $2.1 million expansion project. The 46-acre facility — which is home to three sports fields — will be getting a new concession pavilion, restrooms, and a paved parking lot, thanks to a grant from Lilly Endowment. (WTHR)

• Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark isn’t a member of the Indiana Fever just yet, but that hasn’t stopped her from partnering with the company of her presumed future team’s home arena. Clark signed to a “multi-year partnership” with Gainbridge to serve as a brand ambassador for the company. (WTHR)

• According to a new study that analyzed flight departure data from the 50 busiest airports in the US, the Indianapolis International Airport ranks No. 7 in the nation for on-time departures during spring break. IND has 7,495 scheduled flights during spring break with 81.7% on-time departures.

• Actor, comedian, and former “Saturday Night Live” star Kevin Nealon is in Indy to perform standup this week at the Helium Comedy Club at 10 W. Georgia St. He’s scheduled to appear on March 7-9. Shows are 21+ and tickets are $25-$40. (IndyStar)

• According to a poll conducted by Wealth of Geeks, Indiana State Police have the No. 10 best looking police uniforms in America — calling the Indiana troopers’ navy fit a “blend of heartland values and contemporary design.”

• The Indiana Pacers are in a tight standings race between the fourth and eighth spots. Can they climb the standings or are they doomed to finish eighth? Hear more with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

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• Inexpensive meals are around $25.
• Expensive three-course meals for 2 will run you ~$78.
• Safety Score: 40.47
• No. of hotels per 100,000: 19.16