Through the years

• Friday Family Fun Night with DJ Shawn | Friday, Aug. 16 | 5-8 p.m. | Logan Street Market | Free | Enjoy happy hour drink deals while the kids have a blast on the play zone as a DJ spins kid-friendly tunes.
• Evening Hatha Yoga | Friday, Aug. 16 | 6-7 p.m. | Rainbow Blossom Highlands | $5 | Bring your own mat for this all-levels yoga class where you’ll stretch and relax.

• The James B. Beam Distilling Co.’s 90th Anniversary Celebration | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | James B. Beam Distilling Co. | $50 | Celebrate 90 years of the world famous bourbon label as you enjoy guided tastings + vintage pours, plus work with local artist Bri Bowers on customized apparel.
• CONNECT at Bernheim | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 5:33-11:33 p.m. | Bernheim Forest and Arboretum | $10-$20 | Celebrate art, music, science, and nature during this electric evening — don’t miss as Lake Nevin comes alive with interactive art and musical performances.*
• Karaoke on the Rooftop | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 8 p.m. | 8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen | $5-$10 | Sing along with your favorite R&B hits above the scenic backdrop of downtown Louisville.
• Summer Jazz Series | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 8-10 p.m. | Nouvelle | Free | Listen to jazz from Meghan Pund + Diego Lyra Jazz Duo while you sip wine.

• Cheesy Like Sunday Morning | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 3:30 p.m. | The Outlook Inn | Cost of purchase | It’s a grilled cheese sandwich cook-off with categories like “Most Cheesy.”

• Louisville’s Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Pat Mulloy is retiring at the end of the month. Mulloy served with the Craig Greenberg administration since 2023, and is credited with helping lead the Growing Louisville Together plan. Details on a replacement are TBD.

• The Ironman triathlon returns to Derby City on Sunday, Aug. 18, and you know what that means — road closures. The competition route goes from downtown Louisville through Cherokee Park. Get the full closure details so you can plan your weekend accordingly.

• On the heels of announcing a Comprehensive Cultural Plan, Metro government officials have released a new public art mapping tool. Dubbed Louisville Creates, the new map lists details like the name of the artist, the type of artwork, and the location for 50+ public art displays.

• Portland Park is celebrating its centennial on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy food trucks, live music + entertainment, and activities in honor of the park’s 100th birthday. We’re going to need a lot of candles.

• Move over, bourbon. Trouble Bar will host a West End Gin menu takeover on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Try samples + drink a French 75 while you meet the team behind Louisville’s newest spirit.

• Spend the morning on the Chickasaw Park pond — which just underwent a $2.5 million renovation — with a family canoe day hosted by Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Equipment will be provided, you just have to bring the muscle to paddle.

• It’s the classics for a cause. Next month, Music for a Purpose will present three benefit concerts, with proceeds supporting the Olmsted Parks Conservancy. The performances will future the works of classical composers like Schubert, Vivaldi, Gershwin, and Honstein played by local musicians.

• NFL draft scouts are taking notice of Louisvlle football’s Caullin Lacy. Could the wide receiver be a big impact player for the Cards? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

• Feeling lucky? Our Fly Away Friday Giveaway, in partnership with Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), is live now through Monday, Sept. 2. LOUtoday readers have a chance to win two round-trip airline tickets out of SDF — enter here.*

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For the ones who want a night out on the town

• The couple that laughs together, stays together — and there are lots of shows that’ll have you rolling at the Louisville Comedy Club.

If the way to their heart is through their stomach

• Bring bae to bar Vetti for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With a full bar, extensive cocktail menu, and decadent dessert list — neither of you will leave hungry.

For the ones who like to play games (just not with your heart)

• Get your blood pumping with 130+ games at Recbar, including pinball + air hockey.