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• Lean Into Louisville Luncheon | Wednesday, June 14 | 11:30 a.m. | The Palm Room, 1821 W. Jefferson St., Louisville | $40 | Hear from New York Times best-selling author Jermaine Fowler.
• Old Fashioned Fortnight & Juneteenth Celebration | Wednesday, June 14 | 12-6:30 p.m. | The Louisville Visitor Center, 301 S. 4th St., Louisville | Free | Sample old fashioneds from Brough Brothers Distillery + enjoy small bites and a DJ experience celebrating Louisville hip-hop history.

• Throwback Thursday | Thursday, June 15 | 7 p.m. | Belle of Louisville, 401 W. River Rd., Louisville | $14.99 | Cruise along the Ohio River listening to oldies but goodies.

• Juneteenth Gala | Friday, June 16 | 6-10 p.m. | Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N. 6th St., Louisville | $150 | Raise a glass to the historians + future and present leaders and the work they have done to improve racial equity.

• Anchal Summer Sale | Saturday, June 17 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Anchal Studio, 2500 Montgomery St., Louisville | Free | Shop discounted goods from this sustainable home decor and ethical fashion store — and be one of the first 10 customers to get a free, hand-stitched textile art piece.
• Bleats, Bends, and Brews: Yoga with Goats | Saturday, June 17 | 12-3 p.m. | Old Louisville Brewery, 625 West Magnolia Ave., Louisville, KY 40208, Louisville | $25 | Stretch with baby goats during this hour-long class.
• Wurstfest Biergarten | Saturday, June 17 | 2-11 p.m. | German American Club, 1840 Lincoln Ave., Louisville | Free | Grab a grilled sausage and German-style beer + watch a sausage-making demo and participate in a hog-calling contest.
• Barracuda - America’s Heart Tribute | Saturday, June 17 | 9 p.m. | Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. 4th St., Louisville | $15 | Relive your favorite hits from this 1970s rock band.

• Ben Folds | Sunday, June 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Louisville Palace, 625 S. 4th St., Louisville | $39.50-$79.50 | Catch this alt-rock pianist, known for being the frontman of Ben Folds Five in the 1990s, on his “What Matter Most Tour.”

• Lanes have reopened on I-64 West between Mellwood Avenue and Breckenridge Lane. Crews finished work early, which included guardrail repair + new asphalt in the Cochrane Tunnel. Next, I-64 East will close from Friday, June 16 to Friday, July 1 as the $13.2 million I-64 rehabilitation project continues.

• National Bourbon Day. To celebrate Kentucky’s unbridled “spirit,” check out these 10 distillery tours within city limits.

• The Waterfront Park expansion and “9th Street divide” are the topic of conversation at Louisville Business First’s Opportunity Louisville-9th Street Divide this Thursday, June 15, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tickets to the panel discussion are $65 and include a light breakfast and coffee.

• The Office of Sustainability released a Green Resources for Residents guidebook to help Louisvillians live a greener life — and save a buck or two. The free, 15-page booklet shares local programs, best practices, and details financial incentives — like tax credits for electric vehicles.

• GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright is coming to the Louisville Palace on Saturday, Sept. 30 to kick off the Louisville Orchestra’s Pops season. The show will feature 60 classical musicians alongside Rufus who will sing selections from his “Want” albums. Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 16 at 10 a.m.

• Bust out your platform shoes and tube tops. The Speed After Hours event this Friday, June 16 is all about the 1990s. A vintage clothing pop-up, 1990s DJ set, and live band karaoke promise to make the night totally rad. Tickets are $20.

• It’s never too late to make a splash. Central Adult Learn-to-Swim, Inc. (ALTS) has taught 500+ Louisvillians how to swim. The grant-funded program provides barrier-free access to adult swim lessons and aquatic fitness at Central High School. ALTS has hundreds of future swimmers on the waitlist, but applications are always open. (WDRB)

• Father’s Day is this Sunday — time to fire up the grill. Kroger has everything you need to make dad feel special, including grilling goods, gifts, bevs on sale + more. Bonus: They’ve got summer grilling recipes, too.*

• Looking to escape the heat this summer? You’re in luck. Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) offers 35+ nonstop destinations, including Denver, Minneapolis, and Boston. Start planning your trip.*

Hotel Genevieve Pride Brunch

• Special guests: Leah Halston + Gilda Wabbit
• Drink: $5 mimosas and bloody marys

Pride parade

• Cost: Free
• Route: Starts at 12 p.m. in NuLu at the intersection of Campbell and Market Streets, goes down Preston Street, and ends at the Big Four Lawn

The festival

• Cost: $10 for GA + $125 for VIP
• Shows: Vincint, Slayyyter, Brooke Eden, and more