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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.
January 28, 2026 10:00 AM
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Jeff Milby
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Ring in the holidays with this beloved tradition
“The Brown-Forman Nutcracker” returns to the stage next week.
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🎨 Craft your way through the holidays in Berea
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Live
Your guide to the Original Highlands
Get to know the oldest of the eight Highlands neighborhoods
October 21, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
The St. James Court Art Show is one of the best in the US
This fall art show in Derby City ranked No. 3 on Sunshine Artist magazine’s “200 Best.”
September 30, 2024
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Katie Molck
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Culture
Brian Schreck brings art to the afterlife
A Louisville music therapist, who pioneered the art of heartbeat recordings, takes his creativity to the funeral business.
September 26, 2024
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Katie Molck
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City
Louisville hires firm to produce a Comprehensive Cultural Plan
Louisville’s art scene is about to go under the magnifying glass.
August 7, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Culture
Louisville named a finalist to hold the Sundance Film Festival
Louisville is one of six cities that could become the new home of the iconic independent film festival.
July 19, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Arts
See the history of Louisville’s avant-garde art movement on display
The Speed Art Museum’s latest exhibit highlights a pioneering Louisville artist’s 40+ year career.
July 2, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
How to watch documentaries by Louisville filmmaker Morgan Atkinson
He’s the Ken Burns of Louisville.
June 11, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Culture
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to Iroquois Park
ACT Louisville is back.
June 10, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
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Experience Louisville’s autumn magic at ColorFest, featuring vibrant fall foliage, family-friendly activities, and local food.
October 13, 2025
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When to expect peak fall foliage in Louisville
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October 1, 2025
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