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• Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront & Great Balloon Glow | Thursday, April 25-Friday, April 26 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Waterfront Park, 1101 E. River Rd., Louisville | $7-$10 | Come eat fair food + see hot air ballons, lit up under the night sky, before they take to the air this weekend in a race.
• Create Your Own Fascinator Workshop | Thursday, April 25 | 6 p.m. | Pizza Bar, 445 S. 4th St., Louisville | $75 | Create a one-of-a-kind Derby accessory at this workshop.

• Candlelight Spring: A Tribute to Adele | Friday, April 26 | 8:45-10 p.m. | Actors Theatre of Louisville, 316 W Main St., Louisville | $41.34 | Hear renditions of songs by the 16-time Grammy winner performed by the Listeso String Quartet, accompanied by a lush, floral visual display dedicated to spring.

• Furry Derby PAW-tay to Benefit The Arrow Fund | Saturday, April 27 | 2-6 p.m. | Noble Funk Brewing Co., 922 S. Second St., Louisville | Free | Bring your pooch for a tail-wagging, paw-tapping good time, with a percentage of food + beverage sales going to a local animal nonprofit.
• LouCity vs. Hartford Athletic | Saturday, April 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Lynn Family Stadium, 350 Adams St., Louisville | $19-$166 | Your furry friends are welcome to join you at the game with proceeds going to the Kentucky Humane Society — don’t miss the canine-friendly giveaway, courtesy of Feeders Pet Supply.*

• April Community Day | Sunday, April 28 | 1-4 p.m. | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | Free | Celebrate the reinstallation of the Speed’s Native American Art Galleries, with Indigenous-led events including art + food.

• Mint Julep Mingle | Friday, May 3 | 7-9 p.m. | Evan Williams Bourbon Experience, 528 West Main St., Louisville | $50 | Celebrate Derby Eve with a party featuring music, bourbon cocktails, local flavors, and fun.*

• Mayor Craig Greenberg will present his budget proposal for the 2024-25 fiscal year to the Louisville Metro Council tonight. The presentation will take place at 4 p.m. It’s open to the public, and you can also watch a live stream on the Council’s Facebook page.

• Jefferson County Public School officials broke ground yesterday on W.E.B. DuBois Academy, a new all-boys middle + high school. The 185,000-sqft building will be three stories tall with 65 classrooms and two gyms. The $62 million project is expected to be complete for the 2026-27 school year. (WHAS11)

• Did you know: You can go camping on an island in the Ohio River? Overnight camping is allowed on the publicly owned 12 Mile Island, located near the Jefferson-Oldham county border. Learn more about the Ohio River islands located near Louisville. (Courier Journal)

• The Kentucky Derby trophy is making appearances at Louisville area Kroger stores this week ahead of the 150th Derby. Snap a selfie with the trophy at the Springhurst Kroger (9440 Brownsboro Rd.) this evening from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. See where it will be tomorrow. (WHAS11)

• Have you seen a peacock running around? Over the weekend, Louisvillians spotted a peacock wandering from house to house in the Strathmoor Village area. The bird even was perched on top of someone’s garage at one point. At least it’s not cattle this time. (WLKY)

• A former Kentucky men’s basketball commitment is considering coming to Louisville instead. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

• It’s a can’t-miss year for the Kentucky Derby — and we’ve got recs for hosting a winning Derby Watch Party, complete with oh-so-Derby recipes, fancy hats + a fun twist on a classic Mint Julep.*

• Traveling abroad this summer? Rosetta Stone’s Dynamic Immersion method and TruAccent speech technology will have you speaking a new language confidently. Save 55% on a lifetime subscription.*

• See a movie. The Amphitheater is hosting family movie nights throughout the summer, including a “Paw Patrol” + “The Little Mermaid” double-feature this Saturday, April 27.
• Catch a concert. Nationally touring acts like Kansas + The Flaming Lips will grace the Amphitheater stage this year.

• 80% responded, “Of course — nothing says entertainment like, ‘Broadway’”
• 18.8% responded, “Depends on the show”
• 1.2% responded, “No, Louisville has enough theaters already”