Breaking down the numbers

• Brewer’s Dinner | Wednesday, July 31 | 6 p.m. | Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, 400 S. 4th St., Louisville | $75 | Sip six different beers, each paired with a German-American dish.

• July Book Club: “Little Rot” by Akwaeke Emezi | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Cherry Pickin, 828 E. Main St., Louisville | $17.85 | Discuss the novel by the Nigerian author, which portrays five friends who become ensnared in a mess of romance, lies, and corruption.

• Louisville Jazz Fest 2024 | Friday, Aug. 2-Saturday, Aug. 3 | Times vary | Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Rd., Louisville | $60-$92.50 | Hear eight different acts performing in the festival, which returns this year after a year off.

• Hops on the Hill | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 9 p.m.-12 a.m. | Mile Wide Beer Co., 636 Barret Ave., Louisville | $0-$10 | This beer festival celebrates one specific brew — the India Pale Ale.

• Heritage Fire | Sunday, Aug. 4 | 3:30-7 p.m. | Waterfront Park, 1101 E. River Rd., Louisville | $99-$150 | Sample foods from acclaimed kitchens and local farms at this walk-around feast.

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• TARC has unveiled three new concept maps for bus routes, as part of its TARC 2025 plan. The redesigned bus network could hit the road as soon as August 2025. The transit authority is accepting public feedback on the proposals through Sep. 12.

• The KFC Yum! Center is set to host Lil’ Wayne for a concert on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. Did you know: Louisvillian Static Major co-wrote the Grammy Award-winning song “Lollipop” with Lil’ Wayne?

• What do Shaquille O’Neal and Dawne Gee have in common? They’re both being honored at the 2024 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards on Saturday, Nov. 9. The basketball hall-of-famer and local TV news anchor will be joined by lawyer Bryan Stevenson + musician Nile Rodgers as honorees.

• There’s a new pizza parlor in Schnitzelburg. Craft House Pizza has opened its newest location at 1500 S. Shelby St. It’s the seventh location for the local chain, which offers pasta, salads, sandwiches, and pizza — they’ve even got a hot brown pizza.

• Grrreat news — there’s a new tiger cub at the Louisville Zoo. Sumatran tigers Kami Sambal + Jingga welcomed a cub last week, the first born at the zoo since 2004. Details on when you can see the new cub in-person are TBD, but you can catch the cuteness by watching a livestream.

• There’s a new world record in the Dainty contest. The Schnitzelburg neighborhood hosted the 54th Annual World Championship of the legendary street game on Monday, and Jason Lippa took home the title by hitting the Dainty 173 feet — that’s 20 feet further than the previous record.

• USA Today has named Neat Bourbon Bar and Bottle Shop as one of the 27-best bars in America for 2024, The bar, “might have one of the best old-fashioneds in town,” according to the publication. See the full list. (Courier Journal)

• Did you know: Louisvillians up to 21 years old can use the 2024 Cultural Pass to get free access to over 70 museums, parks, theaters, and more? But time’s almost up. The last day to use the cultural pass is Sunday, Aug. 4.

• It’s a trip to the Bahamas this week for Louisville men’s basketball, but it’s not just fun in the sun for the Cards. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

• The 2024 Summer Olympics are happening now in Paris, France — you can follow along with Team USA and some of our favorite local athletes via WHAS11‘s coverage.

• Looking to make more connections in the community while developing personal + professional skills? Attend a Summer Luncheon, hosted by the Bullitt County Chamber of Commerce. Register for the upcoming event happening on Thursday, Aug. 8 at 11:30 a.m., featuring Leadership Coach Lisa M. Johnson as the keynote speaker.*

• Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*