Buddhist

• Buddha Blessed Temple, 7748 Third Street Rd. | This zen Buddhist temple offers public meditation and mindfulness training as well as after-school sessions.
• Drepung Gomang Center, 411 N. Hubbards Ln. | This Tibetan Buddhist Dharma center has prayer and meditation sessions open to the public. Read up on their first-time visitor guide.

Christian

Hindu

• Hindu Temple Of Kentucky, 4213 Accomack Dr. | This is one of the first Shiva-Vishnu temples in North America. Join their Facebook page for updates and special events.
• Shree Swaminarayan, 9948 Bunsen Way | This Hindu temple offers morning and evening aarti.

Jewish

Muslim

• The Muslim Community Center of Louisville, 8215 Old Westport Rd. | In addition to prayer services, the center offers youth groups and community events. Follow their Facebook page for updates.
• Islamic Center of Louisville, 4007 River Rd. | This mosque is open to all and offers tours and workshops to learn more about Islam.

Other faith-based communities

• Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans, 809 S. Fourth St. | A community for earth-based spirituality that offers free Wednesday evening classes at the First Unitarian Church of Louisville.
• Psanctuary, 1425 Story Ave. | This non-denominational community centers around faith through mushrooms containing psilocybin. Learn more about the mushrooms.

• NuLu Nights | Thursday, Feb. 23 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Local Seltzery, 828 E. Main St., Louisville | Free | Sip seltzers while browsing local artists and businesses’ wares.

• Kentucky Flea Market Spring Fling 2023 | Friday, Feb. 24-Sunday, Feb. 26 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Kentucky Expo Center, 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville | Free | Shop more than 500 booths with antiques, collectibles, clothing, and more.
• 4th Annual Fish Fry-Days | Friday, Feb. 24 | 6-9 p.m. | The Merryweather, 1101 Lydia St., Louisville | Free | Enjoy beer pitcher specials and fried food from POCO.

• Celebration of Science: Boundless Reach | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 6 p.m.-12 a.m. | Kentucky Science Center, 727 W. Main St., Louisville | $300-$3,000 | Support science across the commonwealth at this gala with a cocktail reception, dinner, and science-themed entertainment.

• Black History Film Series: “My Name is Pauli Murray” | Sunday, Feb. 26 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Main Library, 301 York St., Louisville | Free | Watch a movie about the life and ideas of Pauli Murray, a non-binary Black lawyer, activist, and poet followed by a panel discussion.
• Family Friendly Silent Disco | Sunday, Feb. 26 | 2-5 p.m. | TEN20 Craft Brewery, 1020 E. Washington St., Louisville | $5 | Bring the family out for a kid-friendly dance benefiting AMPED Louisville.

• 76º | Cloudy with gusty winds | 24% chance of rain

• Lettuce celebrate. Green District is celebrating the grand opening of its St. Matthews location on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The first 100 customers in line will receive a free salad and T-shirt, and one lucky customer will win free salads for a year. 🥗

• Louisville Metro Corrections has inked a deal with Smart Communications Holding, Inc. to make phone calls free for people who are incarcerated. Once people have set up an account, they’ll be able to make two free 20-minute phone calls daily. (The Courier-Journal)

• Ready to party with Queen Bey? Presale has begun for Beyonce’s Louisville show on Monday, July 17. Verizon Up First Access customers can get their hands on seats during the presale, running Thursday, Feb. 23 through Friday, Feb. 24. Non-Verizon customers can become Ticketmaster Verified Fans to access sales this Saturday, Feb. 25. (WDRB) 🎤

• Go for the gold. The USA Gymnastics’ Winter Cup will be in Louisville Friday through Saturday, Feb. 24-26, and LOUtoday readers can use code “USA” online or at the box office to get a $15 ticket to the Women’s Final at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25 while supplies last. 🏅

• 100 Black Men of Louisville is celebrating Black History Month with its first-ever fundraising gala. The nonprofit, dedicated to positively impacting the lives of Louisville’s Black youth, will host “A Night of Excellence,” on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Hotel Seelbach Hilton. Tickets start at $150.
• Use your voice, bark, or meow, to help now. Donate Life Kentucky launched its new #SaveMyHuman campaign this week. The goal of the campaign is to encourage those who have yet to join the organ donor registry. Register online here. 🐾

• Looking for a new job in 2023? Browse openings in retail, manufacturing, health and wellness, tech, and more — all at Kroger. *

• What we’re eyeing: Zulily’s sneaker shop and some fresh kicks for spring. Shop street styles from Nike, versatile New Balance picks, or fashionable Tory Burch sneakers all on sale now. 👟*

• grilled pineapple mezcal
• strawberry lemongrass
• blueberries and cream
• carrot ginger
• passionfruit