• The plans feature a two-story hotel + an unattached two-story building, surrounding an enclosed parking lot.
• The hotel will include 48 rooms, with 24 on each floor.
• Plans include a proposed area for public art on southeast corner of the property facing York Street.
• The parking lot will have room for 70 spaces.
• Construction will include improvements to the streetscape, including: 10 street trees, metal benches, and landscaped areas.

The former home of “The Smiling Irishman”

• Neil Frances | Tuesday, June 18 | 7 p.m. | Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Rd., Louisville | $20 | See this funky, electronic, alt-indie duo that averages 4.5 million monthly listens on Spotify.

• Bourbon and Bacon Dinner | Wednesday, June 19 | 6:30 p.m. | Fork & Barrel, 1722 Frankfort Ave., Louisville | $95 | Make reservations for a behind-the-scenes tasting event with Maker’s Mark, featuring savory and sweet meals paired with bourbon.

• World’s Largest Swimming Lesson | Thursday, June 20 | 2 p.m. | Kentucky Kingdom, 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville | $29.99-$89.99 | Bring the kids for a 30-minute swim lesson at Hurricane Bay during this 15th annual event.

• Friday at Floyds | Friday, June 21 | 5-10 p.m. | Beckley Creek Park, 1411 Beckley Creek Pkwy., Louisville | Free | Listen to live honky-tonk music from Vaden Landers and his band, while sampling food trucks, pop-up bars, kids’ activities, and outdoor vendors.

• Swift: A Tribute to Taylor Swift | Saturday, June 22 | 7 p.m. | The Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway, Louisville | $39.20-$68.45 | Journey through the career of the pop icon with this tribute band.

• PJs for Pride | Sunday, June 23 | 2-6 p.m. | Hotel Genevieve, 730 E. Market St., Louisville | Cost of purchase | Wear your favorite pajamas for a “Best PJ” competition, then dance to music by DJ Syimone.

• Louisville Orchestra Presents “Play America” | Friday, July 5 | 6-10 p.m. | America Place at River Ridge, 101 Logistics Ave, Jeffersonville | Free | This family-friendly community concert promises an evening filled with music, food trucks, and fun activities; registration is recommended.*

• The Louisville Metro Council is set to vote on Mayor Craig Greenberg’s $1.1 billion budget proposal Thursday, June 20. The provides for public safety, affordable housing, early education, and civic improvements. The public meeting will take place at 6 p.m. at Louisville City Hall (601 W. Jefferson St.).

• Boone’s Deli is now open in J-Town. Located at 10414 Watterson Trail (next to 3rd Turn Brewing), stop in daily for classic hot + cold deli sandwiches — like corned beef on rye — soups, salads, and loaded mac and cheese, as well as vegan and vegetarian options.

• Trellis Brewing will pour its first beer this weekend. The Smoketown brewery (827 Logan St.) has been in the works since July 2022. Stop by the grand opening Saturday, June 21 + Sunday, June 22, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., for cold brews and local food trucks.

• LouCity’s got some new duds. The pro soccer club revealed a new third, alternate uniform, featuring a black jersey with light blue accents. Dubbed the “Future Kit,” it recognizes LouCity’s 10th anniversary season. The team will wear the new look on Saturday when they host Rhode Island.

• JD Shelburne, The Sheryl Rouse Band, and YAPA will take the stage at the Riverview Independence Festival on Saturday, June 29. The free, annual event will take place at Riverview Park (8202 Greenwood Rd.) at 5 p.m. and include kids’ activities, food + beverage vendors with fireworks at 10 p.m.

• If you live in Spencer County, Cumberland County, Monroe County, Carroll County, or Bullitt County, you’re in luck. The Frazier History Museum is offering residents of those five counties a free annual membership. Register to receive free admission, 10% off the museum shop, and more.

• USF transfer Kasean Pryor could be a mismatch for Louisville men’s basketball’s opponents this winter. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

• In our opinion, the best place to learn mixology skills is behind a bar with a talented cocktail specialist. Angel’s Envy offers a monthly hands-on class where attendees explore the art of the cocktail with one of their mixology experts. Interested? Sign up for the next one on July 28.*

• To celebrate Drink Up Week sponsored by Heine Brothers Coffee (happening July 22-26), we’ve partnered with Louisville’s original coffee roaster to give one lucky winner $200+ worth of beans, brews, and merch. Enter to win.*