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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Louisville
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
March 30, 2026 10:00 AM
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Jeff Milby
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Arts
Dwain Lee is back with a second book
“Sinner’s Prayer” is the sequel to last year’s “Plausible Deception.”
March 23, 2026
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Declan Lowthian
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Derby fashion takes center stage at the Museum Ball
Grab tickets to join the Kentucky Derby Museum Ball and Backstretch Afterparty on Friday, April 24.
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Culture
Blast from the past: take and share films with Louisville’s Free Blockbuster community
You may have heard of Little Free Libraries, but this international movement is working to bring free films to people in its path.
January 14, 2026
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Brianna Williams
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Add to cal: A night with Kentucky Opera
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Kid-friendly activities in Louisville
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Louisville, KY has to offer — complete with animal encounters, educational activities, and outdoor fun.
July 16, 2025
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Museums in Louisville
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these 13 museums in Louisville, KY have it all.
June 25, 2025
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CLUE mystery experience presented by Kentucky Performing Arts Center in Louisville, KY.
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🔍 Your detective adventure starts downtown
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Culture
Where to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day in Louisville
This page-turning occasion makes shopping at indie stores even better with special deals, releases, freebies, and chances to win prizes.
April 24, 2025
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Culture
Your guide to Louisville’s biggest art fairs
Each year, artists from around the state, region, and even country come to Louisville for these art fairs.
April 22, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
The new mural coming to Louisville’s floodwalls
A local artist is painting a mural on a floodwall by Waterfront Park — and you can help decide what it looks like.
March 24, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
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How plant life and geology make for a truly sneezy spring in Derby City.
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Shop around the block: LOUtoday’s guide to reader-recommended small businesses
Put your money where your community is and help us create a guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local spots and sharing this page with a friend.
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Culture
Murray’s Creole Pub is a place for community and storytelling
The latest venture from the former Enso + North of Bourbon chef Lawrence Weeks features deep roots at Murray’s Creole Pub.
March 19, 2026
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
The Louisville Ballet’s 2026-2027 season lineup is here
Carmen, Hamlet, and Frankenstein are dancing their way onto Louisville’s stage
March 19, 2026
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Declan Lowthian
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History
Elmer Lucille Allen: Louisville’s artist-scientist-activist
This Louisvillian was the first Black woman chemist at Brown-Forman.
March 18, 2026
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Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Derby City
Reservation for two, please.
March 16, 2026
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History
Enid Yandell: Louisville’s world-famous sculptor
A pioneering force for women in the arts, Enid Yandell made waves with her art and humanitarian work both here and abroad.
March 11, 2026
Sports
Oksana Masters: Louisville’s top Paralympian
This Atherton High School grad is the most decorated American winter Paralympian of all time.
March 4, 2026
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Declan Lowthian
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Food
5 places to catch fried fish in LOU
Get hooked on these spots from March through April.
February 27, 2026
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Staff
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History
Louisville remembers W. K. Stewart
This Louisville bookstore has been closed for over 20 years, but it lives on in the memories of its erstwhile patrons.
February 26, 2026
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Declan Lowthian