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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.
February 25, 2026 10:00 AM
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Jeff Milby
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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
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Opera meets the Big Easy in “Songbird”
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Holiday pop-up bars in Louisville
Good tidings they bring to you and your gin.
December 15, 2025
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Katie Molck
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The strangest fall festivals you’ve probably never been to
“Stranger Things” better buckle up for this.
September 8, 2025
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Katie Molck
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Date night ideas for every type of Louisvillian
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in Derby City.
January 27, 2025
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“A Time Remembered” takes the stage next month
This production from Louisville Ballet, in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Louisville and Kentucky Opera, was made possible by generous gifts from the Jewish Heritage Fund and the Auerbach family.
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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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6+ activities for retired locals in Louisville
If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Louisville.
November 4, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Louisville sports teams explained
From the Louisville Cardinals to Racing Louisville, we’re sharing all details of Derby City’s sports teams.
November 1, 2024
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The 2026 Bourbon & Beyond lineup is here
It’s the biggest lineup in the festival’s history
February 18, 2026
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
Tune into the Louisville Orchestra’s 2026-2027 season
From classical music to new compositions and pop music, Louisville’s Grammy-winning orchestra has a little something for everyone this year.
February 17, 2026
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Declan Lowthian
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Good Brothers Pharmacy brings a local pharmacy back to the community
This Black-owned pharmacy is bringing local care to Russell and beyond.
February 12, 2026
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Declan Lowthian
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Is table tennis having a moment? Try it for yourself in Louisville
Move aside pickleball, there’s a new racket sport in town.
February 10, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
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Where to play Winter Olympics sports in Louisville
Strap on your skates and grab your sweeping brooms, it’s time for the games
February 9, 2026
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Declan Lowthian
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3 developments we’re watching in 2026
These ongoing projects are all slated to see big updates this year.
February 9, 2026
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
How Period, Y’all is fighting period poverty across Kentucky
Meet the organization distributing period products to those who need them throughout the commonwealth.
February 4, 2026
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Declan Lowthian
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2026 summer camps now open for enrollment
Get the kids out of the house and into these fun and enriching summer camps in Louisville.
February 4, 2026
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Louisville’s lost bookstore with a tie to Kurt Vonnegut
This shop served Louisville bookworms for nearly 100 years — and it gets namedropped in a famous novel.
January 27, 2026
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Declan Lowthian
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A first look at Mid City Market
The preliminary renderings for what’s to replace Mid City Mall are here.
January 26, 2026
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Declan Lowthian