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• Coffee + Conversations | Thursday, April 25 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library Irvington Branch, 5625 E. Washington St., Indianapolis | Free | Enjoy meaningful conversations about mental health with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Adult Recess | Friday, April 26 | 7-9 p.m. | Lilly Boys & Girls Club, 801 S. State Ave., Indianapolis | $50 | Enjoy old school playground games, friendly competition, a DJ, bar, and silent auction, with all proceeds going back towards the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis.

• Downtown White River Cleanup | Saturday, April 27 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Wendell Philips School #63 (Matchbook Learning), 1163 N. Belmont Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Join Friends of the White River, Citizens Energy, and Frank’s Paddlesports Livery for the annual Downtown White River Cleanup — supplies provided.
• Saraga International Food Festival | Saturday, April 27-Sunday, April 28 | 12-8 p.m. | Saraga International Grocery - Castleton Parking Lot, 8448 Center Run Dr., Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | Enjoy diverse flavor experiences from all around the world with international food vendors, beer and wine garden, live music + entertainment, exhibits, and family activities.

• Indy Pints & Painting: Happy Tree Landscapes | Sunday, April 28 | 5 p.m. | Sun King Brewery, 135 N. College Ave., Indianapolis | $30 | Come out and paint some happy trees with all painting materials and 1-on-1 instruction included.

• Indianapolis-based Sushi Boss announced it plans to open its third location on Monument Circle in the former Green District spot. It’s expected to open this summer + will be serving up sushi rolls daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10 or 11 p.m. (IBJ)

• The wait is over. Harmony Steakhouse in Greenwood is finally getting ready to open its doors this weekend at 5145 Noggle Way. The menu will focus on hibachi, sushi, and ramen.

• Guggman Haus is transitioning the former Scarlet Lane space into its new taproom. The 46th Street location is planned to open sometime early this summer, with a Coffee Haus also on the way at its Gent Avenue location. Follow along on social media for updates.

• Indy Parks and Recreation is diving in to staff its 19 pools in time for the summer swimming season. Prospective lifeguards will get a $250 bonus and free tickets to the US Olympic Swim Team Trials, if they sign up before Sunday, May 5. (WISH)

• Caitlin Clark is setting records left and right. The No. 1 overall draft pick will continue her association with Nike by signing a $28 million contract that spans eight years + includes a signature shoe. The deal will reportedly be the largest sponsorship contract for a women’s basketball player. (WTHR)

• The Beaches, Motown icon Thelma Houston, and Venbee, among other performances, will headline this year’s Indy Pride festival. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, at Military Park downtown. Get tickets. (IndyStar)

• Did you know you don’t have to wait until Earth Day to clean up your neighborhood block? Keep Indianapolis Beautiful’s Great Indy Cleanup program runs every (yes, every) weekend + cleanup kits are available any time, year-round. Request a cleanup. (WTHR)

• Ironworks Hotel Indy was named the No. 9 top hotel in the US in TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best list. It was the only hotel in Indy to make the list — but that’s not all. Ironworks Hotel was also named the No. 14 best pet-friendly hotel by TripAdvisor.

• The Indiana Pacers bounced back in a major way and crushed the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2. How did they do it + what comes next in the series? Locked On host Tony East breaks it all down.

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