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Join us for Drink Up Week sponsored by Social Cantina and The Tap
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BRB, the margaritas are calling. | Photo by @social.cantina
Clink, clink. We’d like to make a toast.

This summer — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26 — we’ll be raising a glass to Drink Up Week sponsored by Social Cantina and The Tap, a celebration of entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and beverages across our buzzy city.

From coffee, tea, and smoothies to wine, craft beer, and specialty cocktails and mocktails — we’ll be covering it all in hopes of showcasing the Circle City’s vibrant drink culture.

Now, this is where you come in.

If you own a local beverage business or know someone who does, celebrate Drink Up Week with us by offering a fun drink deal or two to our readers — say 50% off margaritas, BOGO smoothies, or 20% off a beer flight (mix it up, we’re open to ideas). Drop your deal into this form by Friday, June 28 and our local City Editors will include it in an interactive map of all the deals happening during Drink Up Week. There’s no charge to submit deals.

We’ll also highlight a few of the can’t-miss drink deals here in our newsletter. Want to make sure your drink special makes it in? You can guarantee inclusion by purchasing a paid content package.

Meanwhile, if you’re a reader who wants to experience Indy through Drink Up Week, sip tight. Before Drink Up rolls around, we’ll be working hard to pull together a list of local drink deals and fun stories about our city’s drink scene.

We want to know — is there a local business you’d love to see participate in Drink Up Week? Forward this newsletter to them and tell them we’d love it if they joined us.

Thirsty already? Browse through some of our drink-related stories from Drink Up Week of years past:
This content is sponsored by Social Cantina + The Tap. Visit Social Cantina at the corner of Georgia and Illinois or The Tap at the corner of New York and Delaware for all your downtown social gatherings.
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Events
Monday, May 27
  • Pacers vs. Celtics: Conference Finals Game 4 | Monday, May 27 | 8 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis | $112+ | Round out your Memorial Day weekend by cheering on the Pacers to another home victory in the playoffs.
Tuesday, May 28
  • Indiana Fever vs. Los Angeles Sparks | Tuesday, May 28 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis | $5+ | Cheer on the Fever as they push to find their groove as a young team.
Wednesday, May 29
  • Original Farmers’ Market 2024 | Wednesday, May 29 | 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Monument Circle, Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | Fill your basket with good tasting, healthy foods + support local growers.
Thursday, May 30
  • City of Beech Grove Summer Concert Series | Thursday, May 30-Thursday, Oct. 3 | Times vary | Sarah T. Bolton Park, 1300 Churchman Ave., Beech Grove | Free | Enjoy great music and family fun during this summer concert series.
Friday, May 31
  • Disco & Pickle | Friday, May 31 | 5:30-8 p.m. | West Indy Racquet Club, 4458 Guion Rd., Indianapolis | $7 | Join this doubles event + enjoy music and play by Pro Slater Hogan.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Today Is
  • Memorial Day, honoring US military personnel who died in the line of duty. It is a federal holiday, meaning civic offices, most state offices, banks, and public libraries will be closed.
Development
  • Crate Escapes has begun construction at 18595 Carousel Ln. in Westfield. It will include a full-service bar and two counter-service restaurants, plus a ~3,000-sqft indoor dog park + a 1.5-acre outdoor dog park with play equipment. It’s expected to open late this year or early in 2025. (IndyStar)
Community
  • The annual Broad Ripple Duck race is this Saturday, June 1. New this year: A 5K race incorporated into the start of the event, replacing the Ripple Effect 5K that usually takes place in the fall. The event could use more volunteers. Sign up.
Sports
  • Rali for Hali. The Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton was recently named No. 5 on the Ringer’s Top 25 under 25 list + made the All-NBA Third Team. Haliburton has become the sixth player in franchise history to be selected to an All-NBA Team, after Victor Oladipo in 2018. (NBA)
Pets
  • Planning a staycation with your pet this summer? Ironworks Hotel on the north side was named the No. 14 best pet-friendly hotel by TripAdvisor. The boutique hotel has an “excellent” rating for its location, cleanliness, and service.
Travel
  • It’s not too late to plan a trip this summer. The ultimate (and affordable) destination? Lexington, KY. So, what’s on the itinerary for this unexpectedly cool and conveniently located destination? We’re glad you asked. Here’s what to do + where to go in Lexington (just a three-hour drive from Nashville).*
Wellness
  • Don’t let summer heat drain you. One scoop of Native Hydrate electrolyte drink mix = increased energy levels, improved muscle strength, and improved bladder function all season long.*
 
Community

💦 Let’s dive in

Indy hosting a Free Community Pool Day in celebration of Olympic Swim Trials
A girl getting splashed with water at a public pool
The Monon Community Center Waterpark is recommended by The City Moms for summertime fun. | Photo by @thecitymoms
Leading up to the US Olympic Swim Team Trials in Indianapolis, you can make a splash of your own.

Indiana Sports Corp announced it’s partnering up with Indy Parks and the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis to host a Free Community Pool Day on Thursday, June 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. + 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

More than 20 pools across Indianapolis will open their pools at no cost to visitors. There will also be activities planned at each location including water safety promotions, giveaways, and the collective challenge of swimming 4,000 miles — symbolically connecting Indianapolis to Paris. No registration is required to participate.

Get the full list of participating pools.
The Buy
Summer snacks. Pack the cooler with our favorite beach + pool snacks to satisfy your cravings while soaking up the sun.
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Nicole
From the editor
Speaking of pools, Memorial Day weekend marks the official start of pool season around Indy. A favorite pool that I’ve visited is Freedom Springs in Greenwood. It has a lazy river, slides, and rentable cabanas. Here are some more public pools to check out.
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