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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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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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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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Take a step back in time at Sandbox VR
This new virtual reality experience lets you explore the prehistoric world.
April 1, 2026
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Declan Lowthian
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Travel and Outdoors
Which cities share Louisville’s latitude and longitude?
Directly north, east, south, and west of LOU, cities across the world await.
March 27, 2026
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Why are Louisville’s allergies so bad?
How plant life and geology make for a truly sneezy spring in Derby City.
March 26, 2026
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Declan Lowthian
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Business
Shop around the block: LOUtoday’s guide to reader-recommended small businesses
Put your money where your community is and help us create a guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local spots and sharing this page with a friend.
March 24, 2026
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Arts
Dwain Lee is back with a second book
“Sinner’s Prayer” is the sequel to last year’s “Plausible Deception.”
March 23, 2026
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
Murray’s Creole Pub is a place for community and storytelling
The latest venture from the former Enso + North of Bourbon chef Lawrence Weeks features deep roots at Murray’s Creole Pub.
March 19, 2026
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Declan Lowthian
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The Louisville Ballet’s 2026-2027 season lineup is here
Carmen, Hamlet, and Frankenstein are dancing their way onto Louisville’s stage
March 19, 2026
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Declan Lowthian
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History
Elmer Lucille Allen: Louisville’s artist-scientist-activist
This Louisvillian was the first Black woman chemist at Brown-Forman.
March 18, 2026
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Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Derby City
Reservation for two, please.
March 16, 2026
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Enid Yandell: Louisville’s world-famous sculptor
A pioneering force for women in the arts, Enid Yandell made waves with her art and humanitarian work both here and abroad.
March 11, 2026