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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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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
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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
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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
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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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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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Pantone Color of the Year aesthetics in Louisville
Peach Fuzz is the name, and color is its game.
December 8, 2023
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Louisville artist Jaylin Stewart is the star of a new documentary
The short film documents the creation of a community mural in West Louisville’s California neighborhood.
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