Futuro’s deep dish pizzas are so deep, you’re likely to fill up after just two slices. | Photo by @futuroindy
Why wait for the weekend? At INDYtoday, we firmly believe any night of the week can be pizza night.Grab a pie from one of these places that are definitely worth the dough.
Bazbeaux
Build the pizza of your dreams here with traditional or exotic toppings, plus vegan options.
Futuro
Dig into Detroit-style deep dish pizza — Editor Shea recommends the Spotted Pig.
Some Guys
For having such an unassuming name, this Glendale restaurant serves up some top-notch pies — plus pastas, subs, and salads.
Pizza King
This chain has a taste recognizable to any Hoosier, with pies that are “good to the very edge.”
King Dough
Take advantage of the fair weather with grape + gorgonzola pizza and truffle fries on the patio.
Victory Podium Tour | Times vary | IMS Museum | $42 | Cap off a day at the museum with a 30-minute tour through Gasoline Alley.
Storytelling Drawing | 1-2 p.m. | Harrison Center | Free | Listen, converse, and create with fellow community members as you exchange stories.
David Cook and Noah Thompson | 7:30-9 p.m. | Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts | $56+ | Rock out with two “American Idol” winners.
Friday, Sept. 5
Out of the Darkness Walk | 12:30-4:30 p.m. | Military Park | Free | Join families, friends, and advocates in a walk to bring hope and healing to those affected by suicide.
First Friday: The Artists of Studio C | 6-9 p.m. | The Athenaeum | Free | Meet five local artists + peruse their work with complimentary refreshments and drinks in hand.
Saturday, Sept. 6
Doggie Dip Day | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Murphy Aquatic Park, Avon | $12 | Help your Maltese become a mermaid at this event for water-loving pups.
I Music Fest | 1-8 p.m. | Former Lafayette Square Mall Parking Lot | Cost of purchase | Enjoy live music, dance performances, a beer garden, food trucks, and a fun-filled kids zone.
Saturday, Oct. 11
10th Annual Pumpkin, Cider, and Fall Beer Fest | 2-6 p.m. | Opti-Park | $35+ | Join Union Jack Pub for the return of Indiana’s only Pumpkin, Cider & Fall Beer Fest, featuring 80+ seasonal brews, unlimited pours, and a VIP early access option.*
Dance Kaleidoscope features both veteran performers and newcomers. | Photos by Jeremy Kyle
Picture this: Theater lights dim, music swells, and a shimmering 30-foot silk opens above the stage.
Dancers glide, twist, and flow through the fabric — creating a shifting, ethereal dreamscape through bold visuals and captivating movement.
This is Cloudline, a company premiere by acclaimed guest choreographer Robyn Mineko Williams, and the centerpiece of NOW VOL. 1 LAUNCH, Dance Kaleidoscope’s 2025-26 season opener.
It’s intimate, powerful, and impossible to look away from.
And this is just the beginning. Dance Kaleidoscope’s season continues in 2026 with three more performances designed to ignite your imagination and leave you inspired.
Let yourself be swept away — reserve your tickets today.
Sad news for plant-based foodies: Burgeezy announced it’s closing its doors on Saturday, Sept. 13. However, it’s launching a service to ship its delicious sauces, seasonings, and more straight to your door. Soy cool.
Announced
Family-friendly comedian Nate Bargatze announced he’s bringing his “Big Dumb Eyes World Tour” to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday, Feb. 14. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Sept. 5 at 10 a.m.
Seasonal
With temps cooling and PSLs back on the menu, fall we wanna know is: When will the leaves change? Here’s the official prediction. (WTHR)
Opening
Consider us Wawa-wowed. Just months after coming to Indiana, the convenience store chain is opening three new locations this month in Brownsburg, Greenfield, and Westfield. Mark your calendar for these dates. (WTHR)
Traffic
News that has us doing our safety dance: INDOT is expanding its Safe Zone pilot program on Monday, Sept. 15 with new zones in Hancock and Steuben Counties. Find out where. (WRTV)
Arts
After a zoning appeal was approved, the controversial “Gavin-Divergence” sculpture is one step closer to installation at the corner of College Avenue and Westfield Boulevard in Broad Ripple. Installation is expected to begin within 45 days. (IndyStar)
Sports
Which team members are the most critical to the Colts’ success this season? Jake Arthur and Zach Hicks share their take with Locked On.
Older Adults
Aside from megapacks and weekly coupons, did you know several retailers offer customers 55+ hefty discounts — sometimes up to 20% off? Learn about key Senior discounts and several more savings hacks older adults should know about to continue saving and building wealth at age 50+.*
Finance
When some of the big investors who backed companies like Uber and eBay before they IPO’d invest in a new company, people take note. That’s the case with Pacaso — 10,000+ everyday investors are already in. But the chance to join them ends Thursday, Sept. 18. Learn more about the opportunity.†‡*
Featured Deal
Hair loss deserves more than guesswork. That’s why we’ve partnered with Happy Head. Use code 6AM to get 45% off a dermatologist-developed, customizable treatment plan for hair loss.*
Want a guilt-free excuse to eat the dino nuggets and SpaghettiOs of your youth? Grab a nostalgic, elevated “kid dinner” at Parkside Public House on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Footie pajamas and Pokémon reruns not included.
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.
New baby, who dis? I’m so happy to be back in your inboxes after welcoming our second daughter. If you’ve got hacks for making life with a newborn easier, lay ‘em on me.
‡‡Finance “investment method” disclaimer: This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the Nasdaq is subject to approvals. Comparisons to other companies are for informational purposes only and should not imply similar success. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.