Louisville is Bob Dylan’s only stop in Kentucky for his tour in 2024. | Photo by Pete Souza/The White House via Wikimedia Commons
It’s always special when your favorite artist releases new music, but nothing compares to watching them perform live.
Although concert announcements are still dropping every day, this year’s slate already appears to rival last year with colossal pop, rock, R&B, and country tours on the horizon.
Here is a list of some of the most anticipated concerts and music festivals that are sure to be hot ticket events across the Louisville metro area.
CeeLo Green | This five-time Grammy Award-winning rapper + singer is loved for hits like “Crazy” and “Fool For You.”
Date: Friday, June 28
Venue: The Amp at Log Still
Fall
Bourbon & Beyond Festival | Enjoy a bourbon, food, and music festival with performance by Zach Bryan, Dave Mathews Band, Tyler Childers, My Morning Jacket, and more.
Dates: Thursday, Sept. 19-Sunday, Sept. 22
Venue: Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center
A. Yes, I have tickets to a bunch of these shows. B. Maybe one or two. C. No, I’m not interested in these performers/bands. D. No, I don’t like attending live music events.
Last Call Trivia | Wednesday, Feb. 7 | 7-9 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing Louisville, 642 Baxter Ave., Louisville | Free | Bring your friends to test your collective knowledge and win prizes if you finish in the top three.
Thursday, Feb. 8
Golden Galentine’s Day Soiree | Thursday, Feb. 8 | 6-8 p.m. | Golden Aesthetic Atelier, 11421 Main St., Middletown | Free | Enjoy discounts, snacks, drinks, and prizes at this local aesthetic spa.
Love Hats | Thursday, Feb. 8 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | The Hat Shoppe, 4600 Shelbyville Rd. #214, Louisville | $150 | Create a custom hat with your SO or bestie by choosing a style and decorating it with embellishments like ribbons, feathers, and charms.
Dine Nashville: The Music City Way | Thursday, Feb. 8-Sunday, March 3 | Throughout Nashville | Cost of purchase | Experience Nashville’s diverse food scene through collaborative chef experiences, cocktail specials, Restaurant Week, and deals and discounts.*
Friday, Feb. 9
The Fusion “Celebrates Black History” | Friday, Feb. 9-Saturday, Feb. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Roots 101 African American Museum, 124 N. 1st St., Louisville | $25-$30 | Aspiring jazz musicians and educators are invited to take part in this gathering featuring several jazz performances.
Saturday, Feb. 10
Cake Pop Bites Decorating Class | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Rainbow Blossom Springhurst Wellness Center, 3608 Springhurst Blvd., Louisville | $45 | Learn how to make delicious cake pops in a fun and engaging environment with gluten-free, allergy-friendly, and vegan ingredients.
Hard Times Collective Valentine’s Market | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 2-7 p.m. | Whirling Tiger, 1335 Story Ave., Louisville | Free | Shop 45+ artisan vendors while enjoying a kissing booth-themed portrait station, food trucks + drinks, and a DIY Valentine station.
Palentine’s Day Cocktail Class | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 1-3 p.m. | Angel’s Envy Distillery, 500 E. Main St., Louisville | $65 | Invite your best pals along for a special celebration of friendship and the whiskeys that bind.*
The Sparking Change Mini-Grants Program is the Community Foundation of Louisville’s newest grant opportunity open to nonprofit organizations with operating budgets under $250,000. Through the program, three $1,000 grants are awarded to nonprofits monthly. Interested nonprofits can apply once a year + will be considered each month thereafter.
Community
Help the Parks Alliance of Louisville collect valuable feedback by completing this survey about living in your neighborhood + the recent opening of Alberta O. Jones Park. Bonus: You could win $250 in gift certificates to local Black-owned businesses.
Biz
More changes are coming to the downtown skyline. Fifth Third Bank announced that it will move from the 401 S. 4th Street Tower to become the anchor tenant at the multi-million dollar NuLu Yard development. The bank plans to remove its signage from the 4th Street Tower + relocate in 2025. (Louisville Business First)
Drink
Sip back and relax with Canary Club on Friday, Feb. 9, 7-8 p.m., for its Lovers Gonna Love pop-up wine event. The evening will feature five tastings with a French wine consultant + tickets are $40 at the door.
Read
Carmichael’s Bookstore is hosting best-selling author Gwenda Bond for a discussion about her new book “The Frame-Up” on Monday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. The book — featuring elements of romance, fantasy, and magical realism — comes out on Tuesday, Feb. 13 + you can pre-order it now.
Outdoors
Join Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest on Friday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. for Golden Eagles of Bernheim. Andrew Berry, the center’s director of conservation, will lead a presentation about a 15-year research project on golden eagles + why the winter raptors are attracted to Bernheim Forest. Registration is $10-$15.
Eat
Gear up for the big game with a spread from Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill. From taco kits to nachos, Salsarita’s has plenty of catering options. Pro tip: Use code 3AMIGOS for $5 off a Three Amigos bundle (valid online now through Wednesday, Feb. 14).*
Finance
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The Algonquin Park pool first opened in 1968. | Rendering by Brandstetter Carroll, Inc. via Louisville Parks and Recreation
On Tuesday, Feb. 6, city leaders announced that renovations to the Algonquin Park pool are underway. This comes after the popular West End pool was closed last summer “for building improvements.”
To finance the renovations, the city allocated over $9 million to the Algonquin pool as well as the Camp Taylor pool; the funds are a part of the city’s redirection of $20 million from the American Rescue Plan for Louisville parks and libraries.
Here are some of the things you can expect to see at the Algonquin pool when renovations are complete:
Family slide
Lily pad bridge
Zero-depth entry ramp
Climbing wall
Vortex
Additionally, free public Wi-Fi is being installed at Algonquin Park.
The pool renovations are expected to be complete by spring 2025, while the Wi-Fi could be in place by the end of the week.
In case you missed it, Humana announced earlier this week that it plans to vacate its 26-story building on Main Street over the next 18-24 months. What do you think should happen to the building after Humana leaves? More offices? Affordable housing? A new community center? Tell us by commenting on this post.
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