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Laissez les bons temps rouler at the Opera Rhapsody Gala
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Blast from the past: take and share films with Louisville’s Free Blockbuster community
You may have heard of Little Free Libraries, but this international movement is working to bring free films to people in its path.
January 14, 2026
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Brianna Williams
Two people walk down a red-brick sidewalk, holding shopping bags and souvenirs, while two others sit in in a historic Ford automobile parked outside of a museum.
Culture
3 ways to be a hometown tourist in Louisville
Locals can take advantage of discounts + deals from Jan. 23-Feb. 1
January 8, 2026
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Jeff Milby
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Opera meets the Big Easy in “Songbird”
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The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, in downtown Louisville, Kentucky.
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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 2, 2026
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Jeff Milby
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Your top stories of 2025
Let’s take a look at LOUtoday’s most-read articles of 2025.
December 30, 2025
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3 places to go ice skating in Louisville
Lace em’ up, LOU — let’s hit the ice.
December 2, 2025
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Holiday presents at Angel's Envy.
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Celebrate the spirit of the season
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Light-up reindeer.
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Louisville’s loveliest holiday tradition
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Fête de Noël returns to Paristown
The seventh annual event brings ice-skating, holiday shopping, and the second annual Skillet Curling Competition to Paristown.
November 12, 2025
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Stretch your turkey legs this Thanksgiving Day
Get into feast mode at these three local turkey trots.
November 10, 2025
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