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94Events this week
9Free things to do
91New spots
90New stories

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This week in Indianapolis

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 94 events, day by day →

21st Annual Quest for the West Art Show and Sale

Friday 10am · Eiteljorg Museum

Business Spotlight - Indy Area's Best Monthly Networking Event!

Friday 11am · Dave & Buster's (Indianapolis, IN)

Weekly Friday Bandai TCG Open Play

Friday 5pm · Books & Brews · Free

Shadowgrass

Friday 7pm · HI-FI

ComedySportz

Friday 7:30pm · The Wit Theater

New in Indianapolis

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Be Bliss Bodywork

Health & Wellness

Vibes on a waterbed: Be Bliss Bodywork downtown turns the usual massage into a full reset with its Utopia Table, a vibrating waterbed plus vibroacoustic therapy that chills you out fast.

beblissbodywork.com

Cuates Mexican Restaurant

Restaurants

Legit taco cravings: Family-owned for over 15 years, Cuates Mexican Restaurant keeps Indy fed with abuela-approved plates, sizzling fajitas, and cold margaritas that go down a little too easy.

cuatesmexicanrestaurant.com

Fun Services

Shopping

For PTO peace of mind: Fun Services helps Indy schools pull off Santa’s Secret Shop holiday gift shops, plus FunFairs, fundraising, and even corporate events.

funservices.com

Indianapolis’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

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Most read in Indianapolis

The five stories Indianapolis readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Salvation Army unveils plans for new ‘higher end’ thrift store in major shift

    The Salvation Army is planning to open a new 'higher end' thrift store in Indianapolis, Indiana, with plans to open Sally's Station Store & Donation Center before Thanksgiving 2026.

    Full story at the-sun.com

  2. Aloha, Indy! Hawaiian Bros brings island flavors to south side, Noblesville

    Hawaiian Bros Island Grill has opened its first physical restaurant in Indianapolis, opening its first location at 7910 S.

    Full story at wishtv.com

  3. Devour is almost here. But it's not Indy's only restaurant week now

    The organizers of the Epicurean international food festival and dinner series, the Epicuresan international restaurant week, will run from Aug.

    Full story at indystar.com

  4. Devour Indy prices 2021 vs 2026. How menus changed over five years

    The summer edition of Devour Indy, a two-week promotion by Hospitality Indiana (formerly the Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association), is underway with over 100 restaurants offering special deals or special menus.

    Full story at indystar.com

  5. Anthony Richardson responds to assistant GM's remarks on his Colts future

    The Indianapolis Colts are expected to have Daniel Jones in the starting line-up for the 2026 NFL season, but Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard are still competing for the top backup role.

    Full story at larrybrownsports.com

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