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Top Stories
IndyGo Purple line launches | After years of construction, the 15.2-mile route is now running between downtown Indianapolis and Lawrence.
Trick-or-treat time | Keep your candy stash overflowing and that sugar rush growing with these free events around town.
New restaurant news | It was a big week for our restaurant scene, with several new players announced + others sharing expansion updates.
Events
Events
This Weekend
Taylor Swift Cookie Decorating | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 12-2 p.m. | The Rejoicing Vine | $65 | Take a nibble out of this delightfully delicious cookie decorating class inspired by Taylor Swift’s most iconic eras.
Locally Made: Indy’s Fall Fest | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 12-5 p.m. | Indianapolis Art Center | Free | Participate in art activities while enjoying a sampling of 50+ local artists, food trucks, and drinks for purchase.
“Andersen: A Fairy Tale Life”| Saturday, Oct. 19-Sunday, Oct. 27 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Shelton Auditorium at Butler Arts Center | $25 | Part of Indy Bard Fest, this musical tale follows the life of fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen.
Sunday Yoga Brunch w/ Melissa Bailey | Sunday, Oct. 20 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Gallery Forty-Two | $39 | Rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul with a gentle yoga session followed by a wholesome brunch.
Plan Ahead
Sazón Mondays! Salsa Dance for Adult Beginners | Monday, Oct. 21 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Iris Rosa Dance Studio | $20 | Dive into the vibrant world of salsa dancing — no dance experience, shoes, or partner required.
Thoreau Study Group | Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Holliday Park | Free | Examine the deeper aspects of “Walden” and its significance for today’s rapidly changing world.
Fall in Love with MONAT | Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | COhatch Polk Stables | $10+ | Pamper yourself with charcuterie, mocktails, brow waxing, haircare product testing, and a charm bracelet bar.
Ascension St. Vincent Women and Infants Hospital, a new 268,000-sqft hospital that cost $200 million to build, is set to open off of 86th Street on the north side on Saturday, Nov. 16. Take a look inside. (WTHR)
Number
800. That’s how many more poll workers are needed to staff the eight voting sites opening in Marion County throughout early voting and the Nov. 5 election. Get more information + sign up to help. (WTHR)
Show
The “GOAT” of gymnastics is getting ready to make a stop in Indianapolis at the end of the month. Simone Biles’ “Gold Over America Tour” will perform at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Get tickets. (WTHR)
Wellness
Posture check — this is your weekly reminder to straighten your back. If that felt good, imagine how nice a stretch at The Hot Room would feel. Find your flow at these Indy yoga studios.
Travel
Want to make sure your next vacation takes off without a hitch? Check out our guide to IND for a full food rundown and to know just how early you should arrive to get through security. Bon voyage.
Number
$3.18. That’s how much a gallon of gas costs in Indiana right now. Read more about the cost of living in Indianapolis, including the median household income + average cost of healthcare and groceries.
Sports
Now that the Colts have some momentum after their victory against the Titans, what stands in their way next? Get the scoopwith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcast.
City Guide
City Guide
Don’t worry, beer happy
Metazoa might just have the best view of any brewery in the city, with a perfect orientation to the skyline. | Photo by @metazoabrewing
We made it to the weekend, y’all. Why not celebrate with a locally-brewed pint? Hold our beer while we walk you through each and every Indy brewery.
Guggman Haus Brewing Co. | Germany meets Denver meets Indy at this family-owned brewery. Bonus: It also runs a coffeehouse adjacent to the taproom for caffeine lovers.
Garfield Brewery | This 21+ neighborhood brewery prides itself on well-balanced, approachable beers. It frequently ventures out into the community and can often be found at local festivals.
Big Lug Brewing Co. | Owners Ed and Eddie (no, there is not an Edd involved, to our knowledge) are the masterminds behind this brewery. Its patio opens right up to the Monon Trail so you can walk, run, or bike home.
Fountain Square Brew Co. | This neighborhood staple has been “keeping it weird” since 2012. It’s brewed 1500+ batches of beer and, since changing hands in 2023, is a woman- and Latin-owned family business.
