06.16.2023

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☀️ It’s time for summer fun

Summer events happening in and around Louisville

People sitting on the grass amid tents at a festival

Formerly called PeteFest, The Big Stomp is an annual music festival that’s focused on mental health. | Photo by The Big Stomp

Summer’s here and Louisville is so ready. From live music and berry picking to picnics and music festivals, summer is where Derby City thrives.

Get ready to get outside with this guide featuring 31 summer events happening between June and September.

Festivals + Fairs

Waterfront Park - Waterfront Wednesday - Skyline.jpg — Longer days, late sunsets, and festivals at Waterfront Park are a sure sign that summer has arrived.
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Photo by Louisville Tourism

Concerts + Live Music

Fruit + Veggie Picking

Screen Shot 2022-05-23 at 4.25.47 PM — Strawberry harvest from Eckert’s Versaille Orchard. | Photo by @eckertfarms

More summer fun

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The most wonderful time of year to get out and explore the city is…

A. Spring
B. Summer
C. Winter
D. Fall
E. All of them

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Events

Friday, June 16

The Boot Scoots | Friday, June 16 | 8 p.m. | Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Rd., Louisville | $12 | Wear your best neon hues and 90’s country attire to this tribute to Brooks & Dunn’s smash hit, “Neon Moon.”
Firefly Fridays | Friday, June 16 | 9-11:30 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont | $10-$15 | Join Bernheim naturalists during a hunt for various species of fireflies during this night hike.

Saturday, June 17

Pre-Kentuckian Pride Parade Brunch | Saturday, June 17 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Rosettes at Hotel Genevieve, 730 E. Market St., Louisville | Prices vary | Enjoy a meal before the pride fest with performances from Leah Halston and Gilda Wabbit + $5 mimosas and bloody marys.
Paristown Flea | Saturday, June 17 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Paristown, 720 Brent St., Louisville | Free | Browse vintage clothing, collectibles, antiques + vinyl from 75+ vendors.
Louisville Funk Fest | Saturday, June 17 | 3-11 p.m. | Waterfront Park, 1101 E. River Rd., Louisville | $50+ | Celebrate 50 years of hip hop with over a dozen artists, including Juvenile, Fantasia, and Ginuwine.
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show | Saturday, June 17 | 6-9 p.m. | Embassy Suites Downtown Louisville, 501 S. 4th St., Louisville | $69.95 | Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast — just watch for the culprit, who will be hiding in plain sight.

Sunday, June 18

Health and Wellness Farmers Market | Sunday, June 18 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Collective Wellness & Spa, 1930 Bishop Ln. Ste.101, Louisville | Free | Get a health screening, learn about preventative wellness, and shop holistic body care items.
Fleet Foxes: Shore Tour 2023 | Sunday, June 18 | 8 p.m. | Old Forester’s Paristown Hall, 724 Brent St., Louisville | $45-$90 | See this early 2000s indie band from Seattle, WA.

Monday, June 19

Donation-Based Guitar Lesson | Monday, June 19 | 8-10 p.m. | BoomBozz Pizza & Watch Bar, 1448 Bardstown Rd., Louisville | Free | All skill levels are welcome to learn guitar in a quiet, judgement-free environment.

Tuesday, June 20

WWE Trivia Night Plus KITTENS | Tuesday, June 20 | 6 p.m. | Purrfect Day Cafe, 1741 Bardstown Rd., Louisville | $20 | Enjoy WWE-themed drinks during three rounds of trivia + kitty cuddles.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Eat

Louisville Burger Week is returning Monday, July 17-Sunday, July 23. The annual foodie event will feature $7 burgers from 40+ restaurants — and participants can download the mobile app to compete for prizes.

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The first Kentucky Judicial Commission Mental Health Summit took place this month. The new initiative was created by the state Supreme Court and is focused on supporting people with mental health, substance abuse, and intellectual disabilities. The public is welcome to join a commission workgroup and offer feedback. (WDRB)

Cause

Louisville’s Commonwealth Theatre Center is trying to raise $300,000 by the end of July to continue its operations. The Irish Hill theater conservatory provides education through community outreach, live performances + classes throughout the year. Donations can be made online. (WHAS11)

Active

Lace up your running shoes. The Louisville Pure Tap 5k walk/run is coming to Shawnee Park on Saturday, Sept. 9. Dogs are invited to participate this year, with proceeds supporting Friends of Metro Animal Services. Registration is $25 per person and $10 per dog.

Ranked

According to a study by financial technology company SmartAsset, Jefferson County is the ninth wealthiest county in Kentucky. Results were based on investment income, property value + per capita income across all 120 Commonwealth counties. Last year, Jefferson County came in third, after Oldham County and Kenton County. (The Courier-Journal)

Try This

If you’ve been trying to get in on the latest pickleball craze, now’s your chance. Pickleball Euphoria (4209 Gardiner View Ave.) is offering $25 Intro to Pickleball classes through the end of the month. Each 90-minute lesson covers all the basics needed for recreational play, including rules + scoring.

Travel

Dreaming about the beach? In ~2.5 hours, you could be sitting by the ocean, dining at an authentic Cuban restaurant in Little Havana, or exploring the nightlife in Miami. Explore nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) to Miami (MIA) — and start planning your next vacation.*

Wellness

Looking to boost focus? Try NativePath’s Antarctic Krill Oil — a powerful blend of Omega-3s and antioxidants that can support energy levels and overall wellness. Learn more.*

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Let’s fill those holes

How to report a pothole

Potholes are unsightly and can cause damage to your vehicle — but there’s a way to report them and help get them fixed. | Photo via Canva

We all try to avoid damage to our cars by maneuvering around potholes, but there’s one more thing you should do if you come across these depressions in the road: Make a report.
Here’s how:

Complete an online form with your basic info and location of the pothole. You can even upload photos if you have them.
Send a tweet to @LouMetro311 with the pothole’s whereabouts and the hashtag #502pothole.
Call Metro311 or 574-5000 to make a report over the phone.

According to AAA, one in 10 drivers sustain vehicle damage that’s significant enough to warrant a repair after hitting a pothole — and that comes with an average cost of $600.

More than 17,000 potholes have been filled in Metro Louisville since January. If we all continue to report potholes as we see them, we’ll be doing our part to help keep LOU’s roads smooth and pothole-free.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Lennie

From the editor

Potholes are the worst. A giant one shut down parts of 1-65 earlier this year. I drive a tiny, two-door car, so you can imagine what hitting a pothole like that would mean for me. Needless to say, I’m saving that pothole reporting number in my phone.

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