03.11.2024

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Dust off your best green duds, LOU

Get ready to shamrock and roll at these St. Patrick’s events.

A man handing out goodies at the Louisville st. Patrick's Day Parade

The parade might be over, but the festivities have just begun. | Photo by WHAS11

St. Patrick’s Day is on Sunday this year, but Louisville is getting ready to celebrate all weekend long. From a pub crawl to live music to a silent disco, there’s bound to be someplace you can show off your best green fit.

Food + Music

The Irish Rover | 2319 Frankfort Ave.
Catch live music and chow down on brown soda bread + enjoy beers from the cash-only beer truck at this pub’s tent party on Sunday, March 17.. The heated tent will be open 11 a.m.-9 p.m, and there’s a $10 cover charge.

The Raven | 3900 Shelbyville Rd.
The celebration of Irish spirit runs all day Sunday, March 17. Get brunch with a side of Irish + Scottish music by Guilderoy Byrne 11 a.m.-2 p.m. e music continues 3-5 p.m. with Irish and bluegrass roots ensemble Cloigheann and Celtic Fae 6-9 p.m.

Drinks + Bar Crawls

ShopBar | 950 Barret Ave.
Celebrate with green beer, $1 Jell-O shots + corned beef and cabbage rolls from Soul Fire. ShopBar opens at 12 p.m. on Sunday, March 17 and will also offer free swag giveaways.

Fourth Street Live Shamrocks and Shenanigans | 411 S. 4th St.
Tickets are $15 to this street party where you can make stops at The Sports & Social Club, Guy Fieri’s Smokehouse, Pizza Bar, and PBR. The bar crawl runs 2-8 p.m. Saturday, March 16.

All Ages

St. Patrick’s Day Family Swim | 4176 Westport Rd.
Make a lucky splash at this free family swim event at Goldfish Swim School’s indoor pool, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16.

TEN20 Highlands Silent Disco | 2200 Bardstown Rd.
Tune your headset into Irish party tunes and dance like no one is listening. TEN20 opens at 6:30 a.m., but the Silent Disco starts at 8 p.m on Saturday, March 16. Tickets are $10.

Events

Wednesday, March 13

Landscape Through the Lens of Nature: Willa Cather and the Big Prairie | Wednesday, March 13 | 3:30-5 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont | $10-$15 | Learn about Kentucky’s prarielands through the works of 20th-century novelist Willa Cather.

Thursday, March 14

TRIM NuLu Grand Opening | Thursday, March 14 | 4-7 p.m. | TRIM NuLu, 600 E Main St., Ste. 103, Louisville | Free | Get complimentary hand massages, grand opening discounts, and prize drawings at one of the top salons in town.
Taylor Swift - Friendship Era | Thursday, March 14 | 6-8:30 p.m. | NoraeBar, 717 E. Market St., Louisville | $15.52 | Dance, make friendship bracelets, and sing karaoke with other dedicated Swifties.

Friday, March 15

National Buzzards Day Party | Friday, March 15 | 4-7 p.m. | Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey Row Experience, 624 W. Main St., Louisville | Free | Sip a complimentary Buzzard’s Roost cocktail and meet a buzzard from Raptor Rehabilitation of Kentucky — donations encouraged.

Events calendar here

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Pets

Traveling with your furry friend is easy at SDF

It’s important to know the airport rules to create a safe and welcoming experience for your pet. | Photo provided by Louisville Regional Airport Authority

Calling all pet parents: You’re welcome to bring your furry friends along for a flight at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF).

The only rule? Pets must remain in a carrier or crate throughout their time in the terminal, except when passing through the TSA security checkpoint or while using one of the two Pet Relief Areas at SDF. Be sure to also check the airline’s guidance for traveling with a pet prior to booking your next flight.

More pet-friendly tips this way

News Notes

Louisvillian

Pro pickleball player Riley Bohnert will be representing Louisville on Team USA in the Association of Pickleball Players Atlantic Cup in Miami next week. Bohnert started playing in LOU at the age of 15 and has since gained national acclaim as one of the top new pros in the nation. (WAVE)

Theater

Kentucky Shakespeare is touring a two-actor performance of “Romeo and Juliet” at five Louisville Free Public Library branches in the coming weeks. The one-hour family-friendly show is free to attend. Now’s your chance if you missed “Romeo and Juliet” at the Louisville Ballet.

Fun Fact

Racing Louisville FC’s kit is one of several from the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) now available in the EA Sports FC24 video game. Racing Louisville defender Carson Pickett appeared in-game in a social media post alongside five other NWSL players ahead of Racing Louisville FC’s upcoming season.

Outdoors

Local astronomer Dan Price is hosting a March Moon Madness event at Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest this Friday, March 15, 7-10 p.m. Get a laser-guided tour of the night sky + learn from Bernhiem’s team of Volunteer Naturalists. Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

Sports

Could Louisville men’s basketball make a coaching change? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Shop

This cozy men’s sweatshirt has been climbing the sales ranks and we can see why — the brushed fleece makes this everyday essential super comfortable.*

Drink

Culture

Vote in LOUtoday’s coffee shop bracket

Which shop will come out on top? LOUtoday readers will decide. | Graphic by LOUtoday

Welcome back to our LOUtoday coffee shop bracket, where we’re asking you to determine the best coffee shop in Derby City.

After our initial round of votes, we’re down to four “teams” left.

Safai and Heine Brothers | Safai brewed up a clear win in its match with Fante’s, taking over 60% of the vote, but Heine Brothers just dripped past Bean by a margin of ten votes in Round 1. Now, they come together with a spot in the championship round on the line.
Quills and Sunergos | Both of these shops overtook their first round opponents by 50+ votes, but now that popularity will be tested. Two locally-based chains, with deep followings go head-to-head — and sip-for-sip.

Ready to decide who moves on to the final two in our bracket? Cast your vote.

The competition is piping hot

The Buy

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Flower pots, solar lights, or lemon trees in QVC’s garden deals. “Love your garden” items are on sale until Thursday, March 28, meaning it’s the perfect time to start dreaming up this year’s outdoor spaces.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Declan

From the editor

It’s a good time to be a fan of Louisville soccer uniforms. In addition to Racing Louisville FC’s kits being featured in EA’s latest game, Louisville City FC just revealed their home and away kits for the season.

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