How the ranking is determined

Breaking down our score

• The Big Stomp | Friday, Aug. 18-Saturday, Aug. 19 | Times vary | The Jones Fields, 8401 Dawson Hill Rd., Louisville | $40-$200 | Stomp out the mental health stigma at this annual festival that features music, social activities + mindful programming.
• August After Hours | Friday, Aug. 18 | 5-10 p.m. | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | $14-$20 | Make an accordion dragon, try Chinese calligraphy + watch lion dancers during an evening with the Asia Institute Crane House.

• Dinosaur Preschool Party | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Southwest Branch Library, 9725 Dixie Hwy., Louisville | Free | Bring the kiddos to an interactive dino experience + take a free book home.
• Honey Bees, Pollinators, and Beneficial Fall Blooms | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Rd., Crestwood | $15-$25 | Learn about maintaining honey bees and other pollinators as seasons change from summer to fall.
• Hi-Wire Louisville’s 2nd Anniversary Party | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 12-11:30 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing Louisville, 642 Baxter Ave., Louisville | Free | Celebrate the birthday of this local brewery with local vendors, a DJ, and craft brews, of course.
• USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 1-4 p.m. | Swing Garden at Waterfront Park, 1001 E. River Rd., Louisville | $65-$100 | Sip wines and taste food from local chefs during this afternoon foodie event.
• Motley 2: A Tribute to Motley Crue | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 9 p.m. | Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. 4th St., Louisville | $15 | Relive the the music of this 1980s heavy metal band.

• Bark & Brunch By The Bridge | Sunday, Aug. 20 | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Big Four Lawn & Swing Garden, 1101 E. River Rd., Louisville | Price of purchase | Bring an appetite for this Sunday brunch that supports the Kentucky Humane Society.
• Jazz at the Filson | Sunday, Aug. 20 | 3-5 p.m. | The Filson Historical Society, 1310 S. 3rd St., Louisville | $0-$35 | Hear vibraphonist Dick Sisto play a tribute concert to masters of his instrument.

No. 3: San Francisco

• Last year, the Going team found 89 flight deals here.
• Fun fact: San Francisco International Airport has direct flights from 88 US cities.

No. 2: Los Angeles

• Going finds ~10 deals per month to LA — like Chicago to LA for $138 roundtrip.

• Boxing-inspired workout studio Rumble Boxing is putting Derby City in its corner. Three new studios are slated to open in LOU as part of a nationwide expansion. The first will be in Middletown Station. The fitness center specializes in strength and conditioning classes using teardrop-style aqua boxing bags.

• The Hot Brown Smackdown will return to Festival Plaza at Waterfront Park on Sunday, Oct. 22. The fundraising event for the park includes a cook-off of Louisville’s culinary icon + a tasting event with 2-oz samples from local restaurants and caterers. Tickets are $30 in advance.

• Out of 50 major US cities, Louisville ranked No. 21 on Architectural Digest’s “Most Climate-Resilient Cities (2023)” list. The rankings were determined using seven data points from the NOAA and other sources. LOU received a score of 103.9 out of 136 possible points based on clean energy + extreme weather readiness.

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