Historic locales

• Rate: $500+
• Accommodates 600
• Key features: A tree-lined drive, formal gardens + the three-floor Beaux Arts-style home, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, sits on a 14-acre estate that overlooks Cherokee Park
  

• Rate: $375+
• Accommodates 140
• Key features: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this antebellum mansion boasts a fireplace in every room, tall windows, and elegant herringbone-patterned oak flooring.

• Rate: $1,000+
• Accommodates up to 300
• Key features: The property’s 19th-century home features wall coverings, carpets, and antiques reminiscent of days past.

Unique settings

• Rate: $1300+
• Accomodates up to 350
• Key Features: Large windows and a ceiling made up of skylights fill this two-tiered venue with natural light.
  

Multiple options

• Rate: $2,295+
• Accommodates 100-200
• Key features: Set on 10 acres, this all-inclusive wedding spot offers pop-up weddings for smaller gatherings + full-venue rentals for larger affairs.

• Rate: $2800+
• Accommodates up to 850
• Key Features: Crystal chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling marble, and painted ceilings are part of the charm of this 20th-century bank building, which has three venue options.

• Tour de Italy: Wine Dinner | Monday, Aug. 26 | 6 p.m. | Osetria Italian Seafood | $89 | Sample dishes prepared by Chef Seth Butkus, each course paired with wines from Tuscany, Piedmont, Campania, Veneto, and Sardinia.

• Language Cafe | Tuesday, Aug. 27 + Thursday, Aug. 29 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Logan Street Market | Free | Register in advance to work on learning a new language, like Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Arabic, French, Somali, or Korean.

• Brews and Brands | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 3-5 p.m. | TEN20 Craft Brewery | $15 | Meet with other marketing + sales professionals to exchange ideas over beers at this monthly event.

• Fleur de Flea Huge Outdoor Market | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Waterfront Festival Plaza | Free | Shop 200+ vendors offering antiques, collectibles, vinyl records, books, vintage clothing, and more.

• Mayor’s 20th Hike, Bike and Paddle | Monday, Sept. 2 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Big Four Lawn | Free | Use the holiday to get in some exercise with this annual Labor Day weekend event -- the first 2,000 to arrive get a free tee shirt.

• Studio Connections | Friday, Sept. 13-Sunday, Sept. 22 | Times vary | Louisville Ballet Studios | $40 | Journey through Italy with jubilant excerpts from “Napoli,” be hypnotized by the dreamlike spirits of “La Bayadère,” and witness the world premiere of a new work by Artistic Director Mikelle Bruzina.*

• Another Kentucky distillery is bringing its bourbon to NuLu this fall. Franklin County-based Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. is opening a tasting experience in the former Flying Axes space behind The Last Refuge. Named after the tool used to pull bourbon out of a barrel, people will be able to steal and bottle their own bourbon.

• The Tom Wallace Recreation Area at Jefferson Memorial Forest is back open, following its recent $2.7 million improvement project, but there’s still more work to do. A new pavilion will be installed next month followed by a new playground in the spring. A grand opening will be held in at the end of September — details to come.

• Last week on ABC’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” with actor Jason Ritter + comedian Natasha Legerro, the $125,000 question was: “Since 2002, which US City has displayed giant portraits on its buildings honoring hometown heroes like Diane Sawyer, Jennifer Lawrence, and Jack Harlow?” Spoiler alert: They used a lifeline.

• The Silver Dollar is under new ownership, and now has a revamped menu. The Frankfort Avenue bar + restaurant went up for sale last year. The new menu includes items like birria tacos, a black bean burger, and an heirloom tomato sandwich. The Silver Dollar is open Tuesday through Sunday.

• Full Stop Station and Pure Barre Cherokee Park are teaming up for a free pop-up barre class. On Thursday, Aug. 29 at 6 p.m., stop by the parking lot at the intersection of Lexington Road + Grinstead Drive to take part in the class while you enjoy food and drinks from Full Stop.

• Are you ready Cards fans? It’s game week. Get up to speed on Louisville football with game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts with Locked On’s daily podcasts ahead of Louisville’s opener on Saturday vs. Austin Peay.
  

• International Dog Day. Treat the very good boy or girl in your life to a pup cup (and free belly rubs) at 7 Brew Coffee.*

• Did you know some credit cards can actually help you get out of debt faster? (It sounds wild, but it’s true.) The secret: Find a credit card with a “0% intro APR” period for balance transfers. These are hands down some of the best.*

• An open bar + hors d’oeuvres
• Music from two DJs + dancing
• A silent auction offering up prizes like a one-week vacation in a private villa in St. John, a spa experience, original works of art, and more