Travel and Outdoors

Caesars Head State Park

Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail

Falls Park on the Reedy

Unity Park

Paris Mountain State Park

• Plant Swap | Monday, June 5 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing, 642 Baxter Ave., Louisville | Free | Swap succulents and clippings + trade tools and planters.

• Trail Tuesday | Tuesday, June 6 | 6-8 p.m. | Ten20 Craft Brewery, 1020 E. Washington St., Louisville | Free | Meet up with fellow craft beer lovers + try a special barrel-aged beer release.

• Bourbons Bistro Clermont Steep Launch Party | Wednesday, June 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Bourbons Bistro, 2255 Frankfort Ave., Louisville | $30 | Be one of the first people to taste this new malt whiskey + enjoy appetizers and cocktails.
• Shakespeare in Central Park | Wednesday, June 7-Sunday, June 11 | 8-10:30 p.m. | Central Park, 1340 S. 4th St., Louisville | Free | See a performance of The Bard’s 16th-century comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

• Motorcycle Clubs: The Real Story | Thursday, June 8 | 7-8 p.m. | Southwest Regional Library, 9725 Dixie Hwy., Louisville | Free | Hear stories from members of the Kentucky Buffalo Soldiers — part of the world’s largest African-American motorcycle club dedicated to community service + education.

• Louisville Greek Festival | Friday, June 9-Saturday, June 10 | Times vary | Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 930 Ormsby Ln., Louisville | Free | Visit Greece without leaving LOU at this annual fest with live Greek music and dancing, authentic cuisine + an outdoor marketplace.
• Downtown Drive-In | Friday, June 9 | 7 p.m. | Brown-Forman Amphitheater, 1301 River Rd., Louisville | Free | Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and catch a screening of “Shrek” — which begins at sundown.
• Cocktail Stories by Against the Grain & Copper and Kings | Friday, June 9 | 7-10 p.m. | Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E. Main St., Louisville | $65 | Hear Against the Grain brewer Jerry and Copper & Kings distiller Brandon share memories from their past collaborations + sample both brand’s bevvys.

• Old Louisville “Hidden Treasures” Garden Tour | Saturday, June 10-Sunday, June 11 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, 1402 St. James Ct., Louisville | $20 | Get a glimpse of private green spaces within the nation’s largest Victorian residential neighborhood.

• Taylor Swift Drag Brunch | Sunday, June 11 | Times vary | The Hub, 2235 Frankfort Ave., Louisville | $35 | Hear your favorite T. Swift tunes while you enjoy a brunch buffet.

• A collective of master magicians known as The Foolers are bringing their Vegas-caliber magic show to the Louisville Palace on Sunday, Oct. 8. The evening will include modern magic tricks + a few classics — like Harry Houdini’s signature straitjacket escape. Watch a preview of the touring show.

• D’Corey Johnson, an 11-year-old Louisville singer, made his debut on the season 18 premiere of “America’s Got Talent.” His hair-raising a capella cover of Journey’s “Open Arms” won the hearts of all four judges and secured a spot in the next round. We’re not crying, you’re crying. (Wave3)

• A new $40,000 family-owned soccer complex opened off of Dixie Highway at 1716 Brick Kiln Ln. Dynasty Soccer Academy offers private and group training, all-ages leagues, camps, and event rentals. The 5,000-sqft facility houses an indoor field, lockers, bleacher seating, a concession stand + an outdoor courtyard. (Louisville Business First)

• In the words of Alice Cooper, “school’s out for summer,” and Know Waste Louisville wants you to know that all those used notebooks can be recycled. Just put them in with your regular recycling — there’s no need to remove the spiral.

• Louisville artist LaNia Roberts is the recipient of the 2023 Bill Fischer Award for Visual Artists. LaNia, who has studied painting in South Africa, Italy, and Greece, will receive $7,000 to use toward exhibiting her artwork. Her most recent work includes a series of self-portraits amid swimming pool-esque backgrounds.

• Dolly Parton’s free children’s book program Imagination Library is now serving six new zip codes in Jefferson County. Residents living in 40118, 40202, 40204, 40208, 40219, and 40272 can sign their children up to receive a free, monthly book until their fifth birthday. Thanks, Dolly.

• Summer is here, which means so too is aperol spritz season. Enjoy as many as you’d like (without regretting it the next day) when you make yours with Ritual Zero Proof’s aperitif alternative — an alcohol-free take on the Italian classic. Bonus: Use it to make the summery aperitif sour.*

• Ready for a career change? Coldwell Banker McMahan is looking for a self-directed, entrepreneurial Real Estate Sales Associate who’s ready to plug into a vibrant workplace culture designed to help them succeed in today’s real estate landscape. Get more info + apply.*

• It’s Pet Appreciation Week, and it’s a great time to celebrate your furry friends. From stylish collars and leashes by Major Darling to healthy treats by Botanical Bones, our online shop (Six & Main) features the perfect products for your pets.

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The Myriad Swim Club