• Farm to Tiki | Wednesday, June 21 | 7 p.m. | Epiphany, 1525 Highland Ave., Louisville | Free | Sip tropical drinks made with local ingredients during this pop-up with mixologist SC Baker.
• LouCity vs. FC Kaiserslautern | Wednesday, June 21 | 8 p.m. | Lynn Family Stadium, 350 Adams St., Louisville | $19-$166 | LouCity’s International friendly vs. German club FCK*

• Beargrass Preserve Public Meeting | Thursday, June 22 | 3:30-6:30 p.m. | Future Beargrass Preserve, 1301 Landrum Ln., Louisville | Free | Give feedback on the ~25-acre Cherokee Park expansion during the first public input meeting.
• The Gertrude Polk Brown Lecture Series - “The Triumph of Nancy Reagan” | Thursday, June 22 | 6 p.m. | Kentucky Center for the Arts, 501 W. Main St., Louisville | $26.33 | Hear author Karen Tumulty discuss her book about how Nancy Reagan became one of the most influential First Ladies of the century.

• Beechmont Summer Concert Series | Friday, June 23 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Beechmont Gazebo, Southern Parkway + West Woodlawn Ave., Louisville | Free | Hear local bands surrounded by the beauty of the Olmsted Parkway.

• Great American Campout | Saturday, June 24 | 5 p.m.-10 a.m. | Jefferson Memorial Forest, 12304 Holsclaw Hill Rd., Louisville | $25 | S’mores, hiking, fishing, and more are part of this national event connecting people to the outdoors.
• Yacht Rock Cruise | Saturday, June 24 | 8-10 p.m. | Belle of Louisville, 401 W. River Rd., Louisville | $39.99 | Tune into your inner Kenny Loggins and climb aboard this historic steamboat for a concert with Tony & the Tan Lines.

• Shakedown on Shelby Street Block Party | Sunday, June 25 | 12 p.m. | 1200 block of Shelby Street, Between Camp Street + Shelby Parkway, Louisville | Free | Bring the fam out for a hot dog eating contest, live music, and vendors hosted by Toasty’s Tavern.
• UNFILTERED: Wine Fest - Vol #2 | Sunday, June 25 | 1-4 p.m. | Nouvelle Bar & Bottle, 214 S. Clay St., Louisville | $49 | Sip 20+ wines curated by the Nouvelle team.

• Stevie Nicks | Tuesday, June 27 | 7 p.m. | KFC YUM! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville | $55.50-$992 | See the “Reigning Queen of Rock and Roll” with opener Nicole Atkins.

• Several Louisvillians will be recognized for their preservation efforts during the Louisville Historical League’s free annual Ice Cream Social awards presentation on Sunday, June 25 at the Nunnlea House. Gill Holland will receive the Founders Award + Lynn Pohl’s book, “Waverly Hills Sanatorium,” are among the winners.

• One man’s trash is another’s man’s treasure. KnowWasteLou’s Summer Share is today until sundown. Louisvillans can set out unwanted items with a note denoting they’re free to share with neighbors. You can even add your location to this map. Any unclaimed items can be saved for the Fall Share this September.

• After a four-year hiatus, Seven Sense Festival is back on the scene. The event brings together the bests from each cultural corner of LOU — be it bands, restaurants, or visual art. The fest is scheduled to take place Friday, Aug. 5 + Saturday, Aug. 6 at Headliners Music Hall.

• Germantown BBQ joint Four Pegs is hosting A Taste for Life on Sunday, June 25, 3- 8 p.m. to raise awareness around mental health in the service industry. Over 25 Derby City chefs will be featured, including “Chopped” winners Dallas McGarity and Josh Moore. Tickets are $50.

• The Louisville Orchestra selected artists for its 2024-2025 Creators Corps residency program. Baldwin Giang, Brittany J. Green, and Oswald Huỳnh will move to Louisville and live in Shelby Park. They will receive a salary, health insurance + custom-built studios for composing new works to be performed by the orchestra.

• The first day of Summer in the Northern Hemisphere. The Earth will arrive at the point in its orbit where the North Pole is at its maximum tilt toward the sun, making today the longest day and shortest night of 2023. In the Southern Hemisphere, today marks the beginning of winter.

• Being Kentucky Proud just got a whole lot easier. The official Kentucky agricultural brand launched a new website with a product locator where you can find 150+ certified Kentucky-made goods within a few keystrokes. Farm-fresh eggs, crop fibers, and even marshmallows are just a few of the searchable categories.

• Work smarter, not harder, by hiring an investment advisor. These are the top five firms in the US.*

• It’s officially summer. To celebrate, shop our online store (Six & Main), where you’ll find many summer essentials such as new patio furniture by Palmetto Craft and delicious cocktail mixers by Simple Time Mixers. Now, that’s how you start the summer.

Kentucky Craft Bash, Saturday, June 24

Summer Beer Fest at the Frazier, Saturday July 29

Kentucky State Fair BEERFEST, Saturday, Aug. 19

• Bring the scoop shop to you with the Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker. Use it to make everything from ice creams to milkshakes, smoothie bowls, and sorbets.

• Wanna save 40-90% on flights? Sign up for Going — a free travel membership — and you can browse deals immediately (like a $300+ round trip to Barcelona).

• A crushable summer beverage that won’t leave you with a hangover the next day? Try Ritual Zero Proof’s All Day Margarita made with alcohol-free tequila.

• The perfect outdoor string lights do exist, and they’ve got a secret weapon: solar power. Light up your yard with a 50-ft strand.