Plus, a roundup of local Swiftie events.
 
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Sunset 7:19 p.m. | Full Weather Report | Traffic Report
 

Editor’s Note
Spooky season is officially here. Keep an eye out for our Irvington Halloween Festival preview coming next week — but before we get to the scary stuff, we recommend making a trip to the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival too.
 
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Downtown Indy, Inc. celebrates “blockbuster” year | It’s been a huge year for the Circle City. Check out the numbers, including major projects completed + crime rates.

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Protecting our birds with Lights Out Indy | Did you know nearly 600 million birds will migrate across Indiana this fall? Learn how to help them travel safely.
 
Events
This Weekend
  • Pacers FanJam | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 10:30 a.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | Free | Tip off the Pacers season with the chance to see the team up close and personal, plus fun giveaways for the first 5,000 fans and entertainment.
  • Glam Slam Brunch | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Downtown Olly’s Backyard | $25+ | Host Ana Crusis leads this 21+ brunch show featuring local drag entertainer.
Plan Ahead
  • Acoustic Open Mic | Monday, Oct. 7 | 7 p.m. | Irving Theatre | Free | Show off your skills or enjoy tunes from other musicians.
  • Unearthed Film Tour: Indy Art Center | Tuesday, Oct. 8 | 6-8 p.m. | Indianapolis Arts Center | Free | Watch eight new films that showcase different perspectives on the land we call Indiana.
  • Late Night Tales | Friday, Oct. 18-Sunday, Oct. 20 | Times vary | Indiana Repertory Theatre | $35+ | Kick off the 2024-2025 season with an evening of dynamic dancing from four choreographers featuring a collection of short works developed over seven years that represent the stages of dreaming.*
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News Notes
Traffic
  • After eight painful months for Trader Joe’s shoppers across the county, the I-69 North ramp to 82nd Street has finally reopened. More work is still to come before drivers can get to 82nd Street from Binford Boulevard or I-465 East. (WTHR)
Plan Ahead
  • Less than a month out from Taylor Swift’s arrival in Indy, businesses are celebrating with dozens of curated events. Check out these lists for Indy and Hamilton County that will have you going back to October all the time.
Opening
  • A new cocktail + book lounge is opening in Noblesville this week. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurant and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.
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Regional
  • Have you ever made an Indy faux pas like not waving at a driver who stops to let you cross the street? We’ve all been there. Here are all the unwritten rules Hoosiers should know about the Circle City, according to INDYtoday readers.
Sports
  • Indiana basketball continues to hit the recruiting trail hard. Find out who they’re scoping out with Locked On.

     
    City Guide

    🌙 Round-the-clock cravings survival guide

    Where to grab a late-night meal in Indy
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    Staying out late this weekend, and terrified that if you get the midnight munchies you won’t know where to turn? We’ve got your back with our late-night meals guide.

    Kilroy’s Bar N’ Grill | Downtown location open until 2 a.m. Friday-Saturday
    Grab a bite to eat at one of Kilroy’s two Indy locations. Pro tip: Its patio in Broad Ripple is dog friendly, so come early + spend the evening with your pup.

    Mass Avenue Pub | Open until 3 a.m.
    Spend the day in the Arts District and the evening sipping on the bar’s eclectic beers, meals, and snacks — we love the “Tot-chos,” tater tots topped like they’re nachos.

    Pearl Street Pizzeria & Pub | Open until 3 a.m.
    This downtown restaurant serves up oven-baked pastas, sandwiches, and hand-tossed or deep dish pizzas. Plus, there’s a full drink menu to keep the good times flowing after the kitchen closes.
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