The Beer Festival

Panels

• From Stave to Glass | Tues., Oct. 25 | 7 p.m. | Bourbon’s Bistro, 2255 Frankfort Ave. | $25 | Join moderator Roger Huff from Gallant Fox Brewing for the inaugural barrel panel discussion where panelists from breweries and distilleries chat about wood’s impact on flavor.
• Women in Beer | Thurs., Oct. 27 | 7 p.m. | Logan Street Market, 1001 Logan St. | Donations encouraged | Join The Pink Boots Society and hear perspectives from some of the industry’s most tenured women in beer.

Participating Breweries

• Apocalypse Brew Works, 1612 Mellwood Ave. | Try the Cream-ation, a cream ale Apocalypse describes as “no ashes, just clean malt flavor with a crisp finish.”
• Gallant Fox Brewing, 2132 Frankfort Ave. | It’s October, so try the Foxtoberfest — a crisp and malty märzen.
• Monnik Beer Co., 1036 E. Burnett Ave. | Get a sample, full pour, or even a growler of the Italian Disco and enjoy this pilsner’s citrusy hopped aroma.
• Noble Funk Brewing Co., 922 S. 2nd St. | Indulge in Mocha Husky Boi, a nitro made with cacao nibs and Good Folks “Slow Track” coffee.

• After Hours at the Speed | Fri., Oct. 21 | 5-10 p.m. | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St. | $20.00 | See the opening of the “Alphonse Mucha: Art Nouveau Visionary” + jazz music, art making, and gallery talks.
• Bulleit Distilling Co.’s Frontier Fair Featuring Jenny Teator | Fri., Oct. 21 | 6-9 p.m. | Bulleit Distilling Co., 3464 Benson Pike, Shelbyville | $10 | Listen to music from rising Nashville star Jenny Teator + enjoy food trucks and craft cocktails on the grounds of this bourbon distillery.
• Spookshow Spectacular | Fri., Oct. 21 | 7-11 p.m. | Pope Lick Park, 4002 South Pope Lick Rd. | $5.00 | Get in the Halloween spirit during this theatrical performance mixing local lore + illusion.
• Venardos Circus | Fri., Oct. 21 - Sun., Oct. 30 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Big Four Lawn at Waterfront Park, 1101 E. River Rd. | $16.00 - $46.00 | Created by a former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster, this traveling circus showcases aerialists, acrobats, comedy, magic + more.

• Hipster Fest | Sat., Oct. 22 | 12 p.m. | Falls City Brewing Co., 901 E. Liberty St. | Free | Try the release of this brewery’s famous IPA + its variants.
• Nightmare in NuLu | Sat., Oct. 22 | 1-4 p.m. | NuLu, E. Market St. | Free | Kiddos in costume can collect candy from the businesses that make up the NuLu district.
• Silver Screams Outdoor Movie Series: “Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein “ | Sat., Oct. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Christy’s Garden at Paristown, 720 Brent St. | Free | Get a spook and a laugh at this 1948 horror comedy film + food and drinks onsite.

• Louisville Cardinals Men’s Basketball Red-White Scrimmage | Sun., Oct. 23 | 3 p.m. | KFC YUM! Center, 1 Arena Plaza | $10.00 | Get a glimpse of the talent on this year’s men’s basketball team during this scrimmage game.
• TEN20 Spooktacular | Sun., Oct. 23 | 2 p.m. | TEN20 Craft Brewery , 1020 E. Washington St. | Free | Spend Sunday afternoon with local vendors + live music, trick-or-treating, and tarot card readings at this Butchertown brewery.
  

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• Alchemy — a Venezuelan + Latin fusion food truck — will open a brick-and-mortar restaurant at 10640 Meeting St., formerly occupied by Mercato Italiano. The details of the menu have not been released, but rumor has it there will be a bar. Worry not, street food fans — the food truck will continue its service.

• Applications are now open for the Office for Women Ambassadors — a six-week training program for women who represent the diverse communities across Metro Louisville. Participants will hone leadership skills and serve as community liaisons to help meet the needs of women in their communities. Apply here.

• Do you believe in magic? Local magician Cody Clark has debuted a new bimonthly magic variety series — Cody & Friends. The show will feature a rotating cast every other month at the Highview Arts Center at 7406 Fegenbush Ln. 🎩 (WFPL)

• PetSmart Charities has given the Kentucky Humane Society a $125,000 grant to help keep pets with their owners. KHS estimates that the funds will help approximately 10,300 pets over the next two years. 🐶 (WHAS11)

• Zoneton firefighters will continue their Halloween neighborhood visits for the third year in a row. From Wed., Oct. 26 to Fri., Oct. 28, expect to see firefighters passing out candy from decorated fire trucks. Don’t forget to wear a costume. 🎃 (WDRB)

• Mark your calendar for Frazier History Museum’s “Bridging the Divide, Commonwealth” on Tues., Nov. 15. In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, a panel of experts will discuss the history of tribes in Kentucky + the audience will have an opportunity to share their native stories. Tickets are $10.

• Do you have what it takes to be an axe-throwing champion? Compete in Flying Axes’ Glow Throw tournament. On Thurs., Oct. 27, don your Halloween costume and head to 610 Nanny Goat Strut for an axe-throwing competition, costume contest, and drink specials. Entry fee is $10. 🪓

• As Louisville City FC closed out their season with a 2-1 win, romance was afoot. During halftime, Carrie Hardaway took the field to propose to her boyfriend, Zach Johnson — apparently, Zach had already proposed to Carrie and she wanted to return the gesture. Congratulations, Carrie and Zach. ⚽(WHAS11)
• We want to make sure that you’re catching all the sports coverage you need to join the conversation. As the fall season gets going, tell us what kind of sports content you want to see in LOUtoday. The ball is in your court.

• On the hunt for a new job? Check out Greater Louisville Inc.’s job board to see what full-time jobs, part-time gigs, and internships the River City has to offer.*

• Here’s a friendly reminder that Halloween is almost here. Have you bought your costume yet? What about the candy? And if you want to be the coolest parent or grandparent on the block — while increasing your trick-or-treater’s nighttime visibility — grab this affordable 100-pack of glow sticks.*