• “If you don’t live in Marion County, you’re not from Indy. Sorry not sorry.” — @playtimeontherock
• “Never root for the New England Patriots. Carb Day is a holiday. The 500 is the start of summer.” — u/Purplemaserati

• “Always say, ‘Ope, sorry, let me sneak past ya.’” — @afrozenbubble

• “You must always wave at a driver who stops to let you cross the street!” — @moburoasters
• “4-way stop: ‘No, you go.’” — @petermerante
• “It’s totally normal to cross the middle of Washington Street right in front of cars.” — @coreynregan

• “When eating the @stelmo shrimp cocktail, one must say, ‘It’ll clear your sinuses.’” — @chrisceciljr

• “KSR [Keystone Sports Review] has the best bar food.” — u/Caged_in_a_rage
• “There’s no such thing as a potluck. The correct Hoosier term is ‘pitch in.’” — u/MayorCharlesCoulon
• “The best burger in the city is indisputably Workingman’s Friend. Cash only and very inconvenient hours, but worth going to.” — u/Jrpetersjr

• “Adding an S to grocery store names: Kroger’s, Meijer’s.” — Taina L.
• “It’s Broad Ripple, not Broadripple.” — @broadrippleindy
• “I have a set list from a 2012 Go Radio show at The Emerson that has ‘NAP CITY NAPTOWN’ scribbled up at the top margin. I still have a good laugh when I see it. Getting the nicknames right is very important!” — Heather H.

• Coke, not Pepsi. Downtown Indy is home to an old Coca-Cola Bottling Plant, after all.
• If you don’t know whether you live inside or outside “the loop,” do you really live here?

• D&D Summer One-Shot | Tuesday, June 25 | 2:30-5:30 p.m. | Carmel Clay Public Library, 425 E. Main St., Carmel | Free | Middle schoolers can register for this steampunk-themed D&D adventure — no experience is necessary, and snacks will be provided.

• Job Fair Multi-Industry Hiring Event | Wednesday, June 26 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Wyndham Indianapolis West, 2544 Executive Dr., Indianapolis | Free | Dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes to this one-stop shop for all your job-seeking needs.
• Nate Bargatze: The Be Funny Tour! | Wednesday, June 26-Thursday, June 27 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis | $36-$76 | The recent SNL host delivers a hilarious stand-up set for all ages.

• Biergarten at the Mac | Thursday, June 27 | 5:30-8 p.m. | MacAllister Amphitheatre, 2425 Conservatory Dr., Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | Enjoy an evening of beer, music, and fun with your neighbors.
• Marquee Thursday Night Racing | Thursday, June 27 | 6-9 p.m. | Indy Cycloplex, 3731 Cold Spring Rd., Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | Register to race or show up to spectate at this biking event complete with lawn games, a DJ, a free kids race, and food + drinks.

• The Emo Night Tour | Friday, June 28 | 8 p.m. | The Vogue Theatre, 6259 N. College Ave., Indianapolis | $12-$25 | Dance until you cry (or vice versa) at this show featuring the greatest hits from all your favorite emo bands.

• Decorate outside with LED firework lights.
• Set kids up for fun with a Fourth of July themed coloring tablecloth.
• Pass out red, white, and blue glasses that make for great pictures.
• Dress the part in a red, white, and blue sequined headband.
• Keep snacks on theme with a stars and stripes plate + napkin set.

• A partnership between the WWE and Indiana Sports Corp has been officially confirmed, with the WWE’s three largest events coming to Indy. The first of these, Royal Rumble, will occur on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. The events are expected to have a combined economic impact of $300+ million.

• 22,209. That’s how many fans made it to Lucas Oil Stadium on Wednesday, June 19, breaking the record for the largest gathering for a swim meet in history. In total, the Olympic Swim Trials welcomed over 285,000 fans, more than a 60% increase from the previous record. Want to see the Hoosiers heading to Paris? Keep scrolling.

• If you’re looking to add a little extra spark to your week, you might want to check out the Spark!Fishers festival, happening in the Nickel Plate Cultural District today through Saturday, June 29. Free festivities include a fireworks show, drone show, car show, tribute concerts, a parade, and a 5K. (WISH)

• School will be back in session before we know it, and some students need help getting their supplies. IPS is hosting a Back-to-School Supply Drive with three drop-off locations open through Sunday, June 30. Get the list of recommended donations. (WTHR)

• Missed out on Indy Pride, or just looking for one last way to celebrate this month? Irvington Pride returns this Saturday, June 29 with live music, vendor villages, drag shows, poetry, comedy, local food, and more. Check out the events schedule. (WISH)

• After 16 years of work, the Hamilton County Fallen Firefighters Memorial will be dedicated in a ceremony on Wednesday, July 10. The memorial, located along the White River in Noblesville, is in memory of five firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty + victims of 9/11. (WTHR)

• Nick Cross and Rodney Thomas II are entering pivotal seasons in their careers with the Colts. Learn why with Locked On’s daily podcast.
  

• Did you know? The University of Indianapolis is home to the state’s original MBA program. Today, the program offers Flexible, Corporate, and Certificate-based programs, and was recognized as a 2023-2024 Business College of Distinction. Considering continuing education options? Here’s everything you need to know.*

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