“Jaws: 50th Anniversary - The IMAX Experience” | Tuesday, Sept. 2-Thursday, Sept. 4 | Times vary | Indiana State Museum | $17+ | Watch the 1975 thriller on a screen fit for a giant great white shark.
BYO Book: A Different Kind of Book Club | 6-7:30 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library Central Branch | Free | Bring your current read and chat with fellow bookworms about everything from plot twists to punchlines.
Wednesday, Sept. 3
Peter Antoniou | 7 p.m. | Helium Comedy Club | $28+ | Watch as this America’s Got Talent sensation blends mind-reading with witty storytelling and improv comedy.
Thursday, Sept. 4
Little Artist Painting Day | 11 a.m. | uPaint Pottery Studio, Plainfield | $15 | Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to enjoy a story as a group before getting messy with a hands-on art project using clay.
Friday, Sept. 5
First Friday Silent Party | 9 p.m.-2 a.m. | All Stars Sports Lounge & Grill | $18+ | Grab a pair of headphones and dance like there’s nobody watching as DJs spin tunes directly to your ears.
Saturday, Sept. 6
Colts 5K | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Lucas Oil Stadium | $20+ | Celebrate the return of NFL football with a race through downtown that finishes on the 50-yard line.
Blues in the ‘Burg | 4-10 p.m. | Arbuckle Acres Park, Brownsburg | Free | Jam out to five hours of live music, from soul and rock to jazz and blues, across two stages with artists Lauren Anderson, John Németh, headliner Shemekia Copeland, and more at this outdoor festival.*
LEGO’s newest ideas set was designed by Portland, OR teenager Alex Sahli, depicting daily life in Italy’s coastal villages. This is our official pitch to have a model built after the Indianapolis Motor Speedway — or really, any of our iconic landmarks.
Tech
Google has launched Preferred Sources in the US, a feature that allows your favorite sources to appear more frequently in search results. This is great news if you love INDYtoday — you can follow Google’s instructions to see even more of our hyperlocal content.
Real Estate
How much do you think the most expensive single-family home listing in the United States is? If you guessed $300 million, congratulations. This recent listing in Aspen, Colorado sits on 74+ acres and boasts 27,000+ sqft within the idyllic, scarcely believable beauty of the Rocky Mountains. We’ll start a GoFundMe.
Gallery
Handsome Dan and Jack the Bulldog. No, those aren’t frat boy nicknames. College football is back, and it’s time to meet the 12 beloved dogs who rep their schools across the US. Tune into the action for a chance to glimpse the four-legged cuties. (US News & World Report)
Eat
Chipotle has launched “Build-Your-Own Chipotle,” a new, digital-only offering that allows you to order key ingredients in bulk for small groups (or meal prepping, perhaps?) Alternatively, switch up your lunch routine with a bite from one of these local spots where a meal for one costs less than $10.
Sports
The Colts got to work after roster cuts, including bringing in new players and forming their practice squad. Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Indianapolis Coltswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Edu
Balancing work, life, and your next degree just got easier. Whether you’re advancing in your field or starting fresh, UIndy offers the support to get you there — from experienced faculty to dedicated advisors. Choose from master’s, doctoral, and graduate certificate programs built to fit your life. Start your journey.*
Set your sights on the skies — the Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival at Conner Prairie will return to Fishers this Thursday, Sept. 5 through Sunday, Sept. 7.
This year’s event is going bigger than ever, with pilots from England and Belgium joining in on the fun.
Tickets for the festival’s evening events on Friday and Saturday are already sold out, but morning tickets are still available for Saturday and Sunday. See what to expect before snagging your tickets.
It’s finally September — that means it’s basically fall, right? Treat yourself in honor of a brand new autumn season with top-rated decor that’s all $30 or less.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
In case you missed it, Cracker Barrel’s “Old Timer” is here to stay after all. After receiving feedback on its rebranding from its patrons, the country store and restaurant announced it will stick with its original logo.
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