• Hippy Hour | Wednesday, July 17 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Chilly Water Brewing, Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | Vibe to a Grateful Dead playlist and enjoy $2 off all pints.

• Black Quilters: Hard Topics, Soft Blows | Thursday, July 18 | 6-7 p.m. | Carmel Clay Public Library, 425 E. Main St., Carmel | Free | Register to learn about the culture + history of Black quilting.

• Cyanotype Workshop With Aurora PhotoCenter | Friday, July 19 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | SPARK on the Circle, 1 Monument Cir., Indianapolis | Free | Learn how to use cyanotype to create unique works of art.
• NASCAR Practice | Friday, July 19 | 12 p.m. | Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 4790 W. 16th St., Indianapolis | $25 | The stars of NASCAR kick off the Brickyard Weekend with practice sessions for the Pennzoil 250.
• Climb L8! | Friday, July 19 | 6-11 p.m. | North Mass Boulder, 1411 Roosevelt Ave., Indianapolis | Membership or day pass | Join an inclusive group of climbers for a fun bouldering session, no experience needed.
• Stuff You Missed in History Class | Friday, July 19 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Indiana Historical Society, 450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis | $20-$30 | Bring your history-loving friends and family along for a live episode of this popular podcast.

• Christmas in July | Saturday, July 20
• Mike Night | Wednesday, Aug. 7
• Kick Cancer Night | Saturday, Aug. 11

• Lane restrictions along Capitol Avenue downtown began this week, with one lane of through traffic open between 14th and 16th streets. Further closures will follow in August, with lane restrictions expected to last through Friday, Oct. 4. (WTHR)

• Walkup seafood restaurant Chef Oya’s The Trap announced it will close on Saturday, Aug. 10. Best of luck to Chef Oya as she begins a new journey as a high school Culinary Arts + Nutrition teacher.

• Local developers are planning to turn the Winterton office park next to Nora Plaza into a 574-unit apartment building. The project will also include more than 14,000 sqft of retail space and a parking structure. (IBJ)

• Speedway’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) is now officially in effect. It allows adults over 21 to carry + drink alcohol along Main Street between 10th and 16th streets. Carmel, Noblesville, and Westfield are working on approving their own DORAs as well. (WISH)

• Indiana University is introducing a program to provide support for first-generation + low-income college students starting next year. Before school starts, students will take introductory classes and connect with classmates and resources including tutoring, counseling, and career advising. (Mirror Indy/WISH)

• Drink Up Week sponsored by Social Cantina and The Tap — a celebration of our city’s vibrant beverage culture — is coming up quickly from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. We asked local businesses to join the fun by sharing drink deals; check out this map of promos that are poppin’ just for the occasion.

• Braden Smith’s health is going to be vital to the Colts’ success this upcoming season. Find out why with Locked On.
  

• What do a sunflower field, a splash pad, and historical experiences have in common? You can find them all at Conner Prairie, aka Indiana’s first Smithsonian-affiliated museum. Plan your visit.*

• Sip, sip, hooray! Buy one juice or smoothie and get one free at Gina’s Juice Bar during Drink Up Week, happening next Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. Browse the menu.*

• It’s Amazon Prime Day. Browse limited-time deals, like 40% off these luxury memory foam pillows that feature a dual-sided design to support your sleep hygiene.*

• Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? It’s Christmas in July, and we’re celebrating by gifting new and returning advertisers with special promotions to get your message in front of our readers. Get in touch to learn more (read: open your present).

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