Today’s Forecast

80º | Sunny | 2% chance of rain | Sunrise 6:29 a.m. | Sunset 8:49 p.m.

☀️ Fuel up for a day in the sun

Cold treats for hot days this summer in Louisville

A row of colorful gelato flavors with toppings like fruit, sprinkles, and cookie crumbs.

Stop by every day and try a new flavor every time. | Photo via Gelato Gilberto

Temperatures are starting to climb and they won’t be coming down for a while. Here’s the scoop on spots to grab a refreshing treat to keep those patio days going.

🧋 Brew-tifal ways to start the day

Heine Brothers | Various locations
Heine’s robust menu features iced coffee and non-coffee energy drinks like the Lavender RACING BOOST (in honor of our very own Racing Louisville FC).

Please & Thank You | Various locations
It’s not just warm chocolate chip cookies. The Thai iced coffee, rosemary lemonade, and “Laura Palmer” will keep you going through the dog days.

Honeydew | 135 Breckenridge Ln.
Summer is about strolling around with bubble tea, and for that, Honeydew has you covered. Pro tip: Save the heavier teas, like cookies and cream, for a day of sitting in the shade.

🥯 Beat the midday heat

Pokehana | 436 W. Market St.
A poke bowl with cold-brewed green tea won’t sit heavy in your stomach — perfect for a day of walking the town.

Lueberry | Various locations
Açai bowls are the star of this “Cali-inspired” menu, but don’t miss any of the classic summer salads (think: quinoa, berries, and sun-dried tomatoes).

Cold Smoke Bagels | 1001 Logan St.
Fill your plate with lox, pickled veggies, marinated herrings, and other NYC Jewish classics.

🍦 Sundaes for sunny days

Dairy Kastle | 575 Eastern Pkwy.
This Louisville staple’s old-school soft serve and root beer floats are the taste of summer.

Gelato Gilberto | 2240 Frankfort Ave.
It’s hard to find a place that specializes in artisanal gelato, and Gelato Gilberto delivers. Plus, in case you didn’t know, gelato melts slower.

Panchito’s Ice Cream | Various locations
This ice cream shop and taqueria offers churro sundaes, fruit cocktails with chamoy, and milkshakes in 30+ flavors.

Events

Thursday, May 18

Wild Lights | Thursday, May 18-Sunday, May 21 | 6:30 p.m. | Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville | $19-$22 | See the zoo light up with thousands of handcrafted silk lanterns.
Hadestown (Touring) | Thursday, May 18-Sunday, May 21 | Times vary | Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St., Louisville | $46-$125 | This Tony Award-winning musical by celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell reimagines the Greek myth of Orpheus.

Friday, May 19

Family Fun Night | Friday, May 19 | 7-9 p.m. | Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center, 201 Reservoir Ave., Louisville | Free | Make a splash with the whole family at this indoor swimming pool in Crescent Hill.

Saturday, May 20

Spring Wing Fest | Saturday, May 20 | 2-8 p.m. | Spring Street Bar & Grill, 300 S. Spring St., Louisville | Free | Enter a hot wing eating contest + enjoy outdoor games and live music at this family-friendly neighborhood festival.
Lou Oyster Cult Pop-up | Saturday, May 20 | 6 p.m. | ShopBar, 950 Barret Ave., Louisville | Free | Throwback freshly shucked oysters on the patio of this bar and thrift store.

Sunday, May 21

Bark & Brunch By The Bridge | Sunday, May 21 | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Big Four Lawn at Waterfront Park, 1101 E. River Rd., Louisville | Free | Spend Sunday on the waterfront with local food trucks, a bubbly bar, jazz music, and vendors.

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News Notes

Cause

Come out to Kentucky Kingdom on Saturday, May 20 for Make-A-Wish Foundation’s 2023 Walk for Wishes. The fundraiser will support the nonprofit’s mission to grant wishes to children battling critical illnesses. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.

Award

Asia Institute Crane House received the FBI Louisville 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award. The distinction recognizes Crane House’s commitment to “promoting and preserving the diversity of all Asian cultures” in Louisville through education and hate crime prevention. (WLKY)

Watch

On next week’s episode of Guy Fieri’s Grocery Games, Happy Belly Bistro chef Ashlee Northington will face off against the celebrity restaurateur on national television. Tune into Food Network on Wednesday, May 24 at 8:30 p.m., and join the watch party at TEN20 Brewery. (WDRB)

Edu

Louisville students K-12 are invited to take part in the Ripple Effects: Exploring Water photo contest. Winning photos will reflect on water’s uses, beauty, and water-related issues. Submissions are due by August 5, and Ripple Effects is kicking off with a free workshop tonight, 6:30 p.m. at Community Boat House.

Try This

The Local Seltzery NuLu will host Taste of Yoga this Sunday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature back-to-back yoga sessions from YogaSix, Lokah Yoga, and Katie Rojas, as well as “experience stations” from businesses like Clean Eatz and Easy Access Hydration.

Biz

Louisville-based 21c Museum Hotels is in the running for the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Award for Best Hotel. Cast your vote by June 30 for a chance to win a 65-day trip to Antarctica, courtesy of Condé Nast.

Health

COVID-19 is here to stay, but the same may not be true for free, easy vaccines. Get your first Pfizer dose or booster from one of Family Health Centers’ upcoming community clinics. Bonus: The first 50 vaccinated people will receive a $20 gift card. Language interpretation is available.*

Shop

Life hack: Order your paper towels online and avoid trekking home a giant pack from the store. This Bounty eight-pack is a best seller, or try the Amazon Basics twelve-pack.*

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Dayten

From the editor

Racing Louisville plays my hometown KC Current this week — looking forward to Saturday’s game at Children’s Mercy Park. Since I’m writing this before Wednesday evening’s Challenge Cup match, I thought I’d cover my bases: well-played, you almost had us/we almost had you, good hustle.

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