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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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Culture
10 songs about Louisville, KY
Jack Harlow isn’t the only artist with Derby City on their mind.
March 10, 2025
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Jeff Milby
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Culture
Meet Louisville’s cinematic stars — past and present
Louisville has produced its fair share of on-screen stars, including one Academy Award winner.
February 27, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
Dwain Lee: Louisville’s newest mystery author
From coal miner to architect to minister to now mystery author, Louisville’s Dwain Lee has done it all.
February 26, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
Louisville’s newest landmark is about to ‘SPARK’
A new art installation at Louisville Visual Art is set to be lit this weekend.
February 10, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
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Real Estate
Check out 3 Art Deco buildings in Louisville
The 100-year-old style is popular again.
February 3, 2025
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Jeff Milby
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Play
Date night ideas for every type of Louisvillian
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in Derby City.
January 27, 2025
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Louisville from the water
Culture
LOUtoday’s 2024 Picture of the Year winner
The best picture of 2024, as decided by LOUtoday readers.
January 7, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
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“A Time Remembered” takes the stage next month
This production from Louisville Ballet, in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Louisville and Kentucky Opera, was made possible by generous gifts from the Jewish Heritage Fund and the Auerbach family.
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Culture
KyCAD becomes first independent art college to earn accreditation in decades
Kentucky College of Art & Design was awarded institutional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
December 16, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
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Arts
Applications now open for Art in City Hall
Submit your art by January 15 for consideration.
December 16, 2024
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February 24, 2026
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Culture
The 2026 Bourbon & Beyond lineup is here
It’s the biggest lineup in the festival’s history
February 18, 2026
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Culture
Tune into the Louisville Orchestra’s 2026-2027 season
From classical music to new compositions and pop music, Louisville’s Grammy-winning orchestra has a little something for everyone this year.
February 17, 2026
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Business
Good Brothers Pharmacy brings a local pharmacy back to the community
This Black-owned pharmacy is bringing local care to Russell and beyond.
February 12, 2026
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Sports
Is table tennis having a moment? Try it for yourself in Louisville
Move aside pickleball, there’s a new racket sport in town.
February 10, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
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Where to play Winter Olympics sports in Louisville
Strap on your skates and grab your sweeping brooms, it’s time for the games
February 9, 2026
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Business
3 developments we’re watching in 2026
These ongoing projects are all slated to see big updates this year.
February 9, 2026
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
How Period, Y’all is fighting period poverty across Kentucky
Meet the organization distributing period products to those who need them throughout the commonwealth.
February 4, 2026
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
2026 summer camps now open for enrollment
Get the kids out of the house and into these fun and enriching summer camps in Louisville.
February 4, 2026
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Louisville’s lost bookstore with a tie to Kurt Vonnegut
This shop served Louisville bookworms for nearly 100 years — and it gets namedropped in a famous novel.
January 27, 2026
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