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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
Louisville statues are getting a facelift
A conservation firm will be performing maintanance on several pieces of public art around LOU.
April 3, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Play
Spring events happening in and around Louisville, KY
From the Kentucky Derby Festival, to live music, Derby City blossoms this time of year.
March 21, 2024
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Jeff Milby
A concert stage is lit with red light, while a band performs before a crowd of a few hundred people.
Culture
Try this free concert series in Louisville’s Central Park
Old Louisville LIVE returns this year, with three different performances.
March 19, 2024
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Jeff Milby
a white bookshelf covered in romance books
Business
2 genre-based bookstores are bringing readers to LOU
When it comes to books, LOU really knows how to turn a page.
March 18, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
Painting of two people sitting atop an elephant that is walking on grass with a blue sky behind it. In front of the elephant are three people walking.
Culture
The Speed Art Museum hosts its first exhibition of South Asian art
“India: South Asian Paintings from the San Diego Museum of Art” will open on Friday, Feb. 16
February 24, 2024
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Brianna Williams
male and female ballet dancers stand next to one another
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Add to cal: Louisville Ballet’s “Romeo and Juliet”
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Events
Revelry Boutique and Gallery is unveiling two shows in one night
“Savant” and “Tiny Art, Big Heart” will open on Friday, Feb. 2.
January 26, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Have a jolly good time at “The Pirates of Penzance”
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Culture
Louisville students create art for coffee cup sleeves
Trust us, they’re fab-brew-lous.
December 18, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Business
Never Say Die cocktail bar celebrates 3 years in St. Matthews
And they invited Krampus to the party.
December 14, 2023
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Katie Molck
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