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Classes + courses in Louisville for grown-ups
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Each Liquor Lab class provides the tools (and liquor) to create each cocktail. | Photo by LOUtoday
Louisville’s kids are about to head back to school — but why should they have all the fun? Derby City is full of opportunities for life-long learners to pick up new skills, explore a new hobby, or improve on what they already know.

We’ve rounded up a list of classes to fill your schedule this semester. Think of us as your LOU guidance counselor.

Art

Whet Your Palette

This Anchorage studio offers drop-in painting sessions with weekly specials, including half-off canvases on Tuesdays and BOGO large canvases 6-8 p.m. on Thursdays. If you prefer a bit more guidance — and some refreshments — consider the Paint + Sip classes.

Preston Arts Center

If you’re interested in taking your art to the next level, consider a multi-session class in oils, watercolors, or acrylics. You can also drop by for single-session workshops like abstract watercolors, calligraphy for beginners, or broom making.

Home economics

Cooking at Millie’s
You’ll want to plan ahead for one of these date night cooking classes — they sell out fast. If you can land a spot, you’ll learn to make macarons, explore Japanese cuisine, or produce pasta from scratch.

Cooking at the Cottage
From baking, to kitchen basics, to international cuisines, there’s something for everyone at Kentucky’s only independent culinary retail store. Plus, two glasses of wine are included in the price for most classes.

Liquor Lab
Level up your home bartending skills with cocktail classes paired with small bites.

P.E.

Empower Fitness
Learn weightlifting, mobility, nutrition, and high intensity interval training in small classes designed to be accessible and beginner friendly.

Bonus: Check out our guides to LOU’s gyms and yoga classes and find the one that works for you.

Theater

Improv 502
Learn collaboration and communication skills with LOU’s only dedicated improv school. Coming up: improv for positive thinking.
Asked

What was your favorite subject in school?
A. Math
B. Science
C. Art
D. English
E. P.E.
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Events
Wednesday, Aug. 7
  • Free Trivia Night | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 7-9 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing Louisville | Cost of purchase | Bring your friends to test your collective knowledge and win a Hi-Wire gift card if you finish in the top three.
Thursday, Aug. 8
  • Lunch Bunch | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | BoomBozz | Cost of purchase | Mingle and exchange business cards over pizza with other LOU professionals.
Friday, Aug. 9
  • “Entering Wilderness” Opening Reception | Friday, Aug. 9 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Pigment Gallery at Mellwood Art Center | Free | See a new exhibit by six artists who backpacked into the Daniel Boone National Forest together + made art in response.
Saturday, Aug. 10
  • Race to Cure Sarcoma Louisville | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Big Four Lawn | $10-$35 | Register for a 5k or a one mile fun run/walk and raise money for sarcoma research, survivors, and caregivers.
  • Super Back To School Bash | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Louisville Zoo | $10.75-$30 | Bring your kids to meet some of their favorite movie and video game characters while you visit the zoo — free with zoo admission.
Wednesday, Aug. 28
  • Leadership Louisville Luncheon | Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) | $125-$30 | Don’t miss the Leadership Louisville Luncheon, featuring UofL Basketball Coach Pat Kelsey + UK Basketball Coach Mark Pope, discussing how leadership has impacted their coaching careers.*
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News Notes
Olympics
  • Louisvillian Yared Nuguse earned a bronze medal in the men’s 1500m yesterday with a time of 3:27.80 — just .15 seconds behind the gold. The 2024 Summer Olympics last until this Sunday, Aug. 11. You can follow along with Team USA and other athletes via WHAS11‘s coverage.
Edu
  • The first day of school for JCPS is tomorrow. Earlier this year, the Board of Education voted to consolidate all schools into three start times. See the full list of school start times, and check the transportation portal for bus information.
Opening
  • The owners of Shelby Park’s Perso will open a new garden speakeasy behind the Oak Street restaurant. Segreto will seat up to 60 people + will serve drinks and pizzas at a lower, more casual price-point than Perso. It will be open by mid-August. (Louisvlle Business First)
Family
Coming Soon
  • La Pana bakery is nearing completion on its expanded location around the corner from Foko. The Logan Street Market bakery + coffee shop will expand to a cafecito with indoor seating. An opening date is expected soon — we’ll keep you in the loop.
Art
  • The Craftery DIY Studio + Bar — now under new ownership — is seeking artists and crafters to lead classes. If you are interested in leading a class, message them on social media.
Louisvillian
  • Louisville artist William M. Duffy will give an artist talk at the Speed Art Museum on Sunday, Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. He’ll speak on his studio practice, his work, and his legacy in the Louisville arts community. There is a reception from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. before the free talk.
Sports
  • Cardinals offensive lineman Lance Robinson will miss the 2024 season due to an injury sustained last week. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
    Wellness
    • Focused on staying hydrated? Most hydration products contain more sodium than you need. Enter: Native Hydrate’s essential amino acids, branched-chain amino acids, and electrolytes for hydration and health.*
     
    Development

    NuLu Market Streetscape is trucking along

    NuLu Streetscape Project continues
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    The Nulu Marketplace and Gertie’s Bar are on the stretch of Market Street to be renovated next. | Photo by LOUtoday.
    The East Market Streetscape Project continues, block by block.

    Construction began on June 17 on the north side of the 900 + 1000 blocks of East Market Street, and that work continues. Starting on Thursday, Aug. 8, work will begin on the 700 + 800 blocks, impacting businesses like the NuLu Marketplace, La Bodeguita, and AC Hotel.

    Project officials say that businesses can remain open during construction, and pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the process.

    The $12 million price tag is being funded by the Louisville Metro, state, and federal governments.

    The full project is tentatively scheduled to be complete on Oct. 10, 2025, but may fluctuate to accommodate festivals and events in the area.

    Bonus: Get a sneak peek at how the new NuLu will look over on our social media.
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    From the editor
    If you’re looking to get a bit more formal with your education, UofL allows continuing studies students to take up to 24 credits without pursuing a degree. If you’re 65 or older, many of those credits are available tuition-free.

    And if all else fails, you can always learn something at your local library.
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