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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.
March 30, 2026 10:00 AM
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Jeff Milby
Small tree growing out of a rock.
Events
See dozens of bonsai trees at Waterfront Botanical Gardens
Little trees, big event.
May 5, 2023
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Katie Molck
Blue, red, and yellow mural of Muhammad Ali on the side of a brick building.
Arts
Famous street artist paints new mural of Muhammad Ali
Shepard Fairey brings his colorful art to West Louisville.
April 25, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Arts
Cherokee Triangle Art Fair returns this weekend
The annual neighborhood art fair is held every year the weekend before Derby.
April 21, 2023
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Katie Molck
Orange, pink, white, and green purses with hand painted designs sit on a white table.
Arts
Louisville artist partners with Coach to make Derby-themed bags
Jaylin Stewart will be painting Coach accessories this weekend at the outlet mall in Simpsonville.
April 13, 2023
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Katie Molck
Red brick church with stained glass
Development
Bob Dylan’s whiskey brand is coming to NuLu
The Heaven’s Door experience, The Last Refuge, will open in a former church this fall.
March 28, 2023
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Katie Molck
Journalist and writer Hunter S. Thompson stands in front of a cluttered desk.
Culture
GonzoFest returns for its 10th and final year
Buy the ticket, take the ride.
March 2, 2023
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Katie Molck
Rows of seats in a small movie theater with magenta curtains
Arts
4 movies to see at the Speed Cinema this weekend
Lights, camera, Speed Cinema.
February 1, 2023
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Katie Molck
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13 murals around Louisville
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
January 31, 2023
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Culture
Sleep inside an art piece at Louisville’s 21c Museum Hotel
It’s kind of like Woodstock, but a hotel room.
January 5, 2023
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Katie Molck
Man and boy looking at art on a green wall.
Arts
Mucha exhibit at the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, KY
The Speed is only one of two US museums to host the exhibition.
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