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🎬 Catch a flick under the stars

5 outdoor movie theaters around Louisville

Sauerbeck Family Drive-In can be easy to miss — be sure to double-check directions before you head out. | Photo by LOUtoday

Nothing screams “summer” quite like stretching out on a freshly cut lawn or kicking back in the bed of a truck for some cinema under the stars.

Whether you’re looking for a romantic date night activity — like a scene out of your favorite rom-com — or just want to hang out with friends, we’ve got you covered with four outdoor movie theaters that will have you feeling like the star in your own motion picture.

🎬 Sauerbeck Family Drive-In

Summer retro Wednesdays offer throwback features like “Grease,” and “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.” The theater also offers online concession ordering — you can place an order days in advance to make day-of pickup easy breezy.

Location: 3210 D.W. Griffith Ln., La Grange, KY
Open: Monday-Sunday, 7:30 p.m.-12 a.m.
Coming up: “Little Giants” and “Rudy”
Ticket prices: $11 per adult, $6 per child

🎬 Georgetown Drive-In

There’s a playground for the kiddos + children ages 5 and under get in free. Be sure to bring cash for admission and the pizza tent. Sign up for the drive-in’s mailing list to stay on top of upcoming shows.

Location: 8200 IN-64, Georgetown, IN
Open: Times vary based on movies playing
Coming up: “Fast X” and “The Little Mermaid”
Ticket prices: $12 per adult, $6 per child

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Events

Wednesday, May 17

Smoke Wagon Bourbon Dinner | Wednesday, May 17 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Bourbons Bistro, 2255 Frankfort Ave., Louisville | $100 | Enjoy a four-course meal with bourbon tastings + a special surprise pour after dinner.
Caamp - presented by 91.9 WFPK | Wednesday, May 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Louisville Palace, 625 S. 4th St., Louisville | $39.50-$79.50 | Listen to this folk trio from Ohio make beautiful noise in downtown Louisville.

Thursday, May 18

2023 Louisville Film Society Short Film Slam | Thursday, May 18 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | $8-$12 | Local filmmakers will present short works of 15 minutes or less followed by questions + comments from the audience.
Comedy Night at Gravely | Thursday, May 18 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Gravely Brewing Co., 514 Baxter Ave., Louisville | Free | Laugh along with Cincinnati comics Ossia Dwyer and Garrett Titlebaum + Louisville favorites Katy Bevins, Melman, Alex Whittenburg, Nathaniel Potts-Wells, and host Creig Ewing.

Friday, May 19

Maker Night | Friday, May 19 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Kentucky Science Center, 727 W. Main St., Louisville | $25-$30 | Guests 21+ can try screen printing and three-dimensional UV resin art while enjoying drinks from the cash bar and snacks from food trucks.
Louisville Ballet Spring Dance Festival | Friday, May 19-Sunday, May 21 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | Louisville Ballet, 315 E. Main St., Louisville | $39.20 | Celebrate the artistry and versatility of Louisville Ballet’s pre-professional program dancers as they present a diverse repertoire of classical and contemporary works.

Saturday, May 20

Yoga & Brews by Wel at Humana | Saturday, May 20 | 10-11 a.m. | Ten20 Craft Brewery, 1020 E. Washington St., Louisville | Free | Have a stretch and a brew — the class is free with a non-perishable food donation for Dare to Care.
Storybook Character Day | Saturday, May 20 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville | Free | Imagination comes to life as kids and kids-at-heart meet some of their favorite storybook characters throughout the zoo.

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News Notes

Announced

The Louisville Zoo is introducing guests to its new resident, a red panda named Sundara — aka “Sunny D” by zoo staff. Visitors can see Sunny D in the former snowy owl exhibit near Wallaroo Walkabout — just keep in mind that she’s often napping in the afternoon.

Coming Soon

Country Boy Brewing is opening a Louisville location in the Omni Hotel (400 S. 2nd St.) next month. The new taproom will feature pizza, barbecue, salads, and a rotation of Country Boy beers on tap. (WDRB)

Ranked

LOU is where everyone wants to be. Travel + Leisure says Louisville is the No. 1 summer travel destination, according to Airbnb — which dubbed Derby City the top trending destination in the US based on first-quarter searches.

Drink

James B. Beam Distilling Co. launched its first American Single Malt Whiskey. Dubbed Clermont Steep™ American Single Malt Whiskey, the 47% ABV whiskey was developed by eighth-generation master distiller Freddie Noe + boasts vanilla, caramel, and cereal notes. It will be available in select states next month.

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.*

Travel

How does Going work? Sign up for free, follow up to five airports, and get notified when flights are 40-90% off. Bonus: You can browse deals immediately after signing up (like a ~$575 round trip to Fiji).*

Today Is

Today Is World Baking Day. To celebrate, shop our online store (Six & Main), which features Sourhouse, a company that creates simple tools for sourdough bakers to care for their starters. You might just knead it. Start shopping now.

Active

Pickleball pros come to LOU

Pickleball professionals teach a camp in Louisville

Two people playing pickleball on a pickleball court.

Professional pickleball player Simone Jardin plays at a camp in Florida. | Photo by Janet Hayden

The pickleball craze continues as a group of Louisvillian ladies are bringing international pickleball pros to E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park.

Janet Hayden and her three teammates — dubbed K4, as in the four Kentuckians — got the idea to create Bourbon City Pickleball Camp after attending a pickleball camp in Florida run by professional player Simone Jardim.

“She’s one of the top five players in the world,” Janet said. She added that the instructors leading the Louisville camp work with both Simone and Ben Johns, who is currently ranked the No. 1 international male pickleball player.

Though the camp is full, the public is welcome to watch all the pickleball action from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17 and Thursday, May 18 on courts 4, 5, 12, and 13.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Lennie

From the editor

The last time I watched a drive-in movie, it was about 25 degrees out. A few friends and I nearly froze while catching a double feature at Sauerbeck Family Drive-In. I’m really looking forward to reliving the experience in warmer weather this summer during retro Wednesdays.

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