Arenas/Stadiums

Outdoor settings

Intimate spaces

• Back-to-School Clothing Swap | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 6-8 p.m. | Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library | Free | Refresh your wardrobe by trading good-condition clothing with other students grades 6 and up.
• “Legally Blonde: The Musical” | Thursday, Aug. 8-Sunday, Aug. 25 | 8 p.m. | Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre | $55-$82 | Watch Elle Woods conquer law school. “What, like it’s hard?”

• Emo Night | Friday, Aug. 9 | 7 p.m.-2 a.m. | Howl at the Moon | $10 | Break out your eyeliner + dance to your favorite emo and pop punk songs.

• 30th Annual Wicket World of Croquet | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site | Free admission | Join competitive + leisure croquet tournaments while enjoying local eats and drinks.
• Indy British Motor Day | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lions Park, Zionsville | Free | If you love British cars — from the Jaguar and Bentley to the Mini Cooper — you’ll find this auto event to be a smashing good time.

• Glam Slam Brunch | Sunday, Aug. 11-Sunday, Oct. 13 | 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Downtown Olly’s Backyard | $25 | Ana Crusis leads this 21+ drag show; your ticket includes a mimosa.
• Kick Cancer Night | Sunday, Aug. 11 | 5 p.m. | Carroll Stadium | $8-$55 | Show your support for Indy Eleven as they go head-to-head with New Mexico United, aiming for a win for those facing cancer.*

• After 16 years of construction work, the I-69 interchange with I-465 is fully open to traffic. The final stretch from Indianapolis to Evansville opened this week. Work will continue through the end of 2024 on the southwest side. (WTHR)

• Pacers Sports & Entertainment and the Indiana State Fair unveiled a new permanent basketball court at the fairgrounds. Gov. Holcomb and Fever stars Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell helped to break in the court, which is now open to the public. (WTHR)

• Counting down the days until football season starts? So are we — in part because of Lucas Oil Stadium’s new menu items. City Editor Shea is excited to try the Korean barbecue pork loaded fries and Endzone mac ‘n cheese. Check out the other new options. (WTHR)

• Speaking of football, Colts wide receiver Josh Downs was helped off the field with a high ankle sprain after he was tackled to the ground during practice at training camp. ESPN reports he could be out for a month. (WTHR)

• Every two seconds. That’s how often someone in the US needs lifesaving blood. You can help by donating yours during the “Knock Out The Need” blood drive, taking place Wednesday, Aug. 28-Thursday, Aug. 29. See locations. (WTHR)

• Greg Duncan and Maycey Vieta, both Purdue University divers who competed at the ongoing Olympic Games, got engaged in France after wrapping up their events. Congrats on the Purdue “I do.” (WTHR)

• Go beyond the scoreboard and discover the incredible true story of a Irish Olympian with the Locked On Notre Dame Fighting Irish podcast.
  

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🥇 Gold medals

• Cole Hocker: 1,500 meter (running)
• Lilly King: 4x100 medley relay (swimming)
• Alex Shackell: 4x100 medley relay (swimming)
• Chloe Dygert: Track cycling team pursuit
• Sarah Hildebrandt: Freestyle 50kg (wrestling)

🥈 Silver medals

• Rajeev Ram: Doubles tennis
• Sarah Bacon: 3-meter synchronized springboard diving
• Alex Shackell: 4x200 freestyle relay (swimming)
• Blake Pieroni: 4x200 freestyle relay (swimming)
• Drew Kibler: 4x200 freestyle relay (swimming)

🥉 Bronze medals

• Chloe Dygert: Individual time trial (cycling)