Sugar Town Vintage has a permanent storefront in NuLu, but you can also find it at the Flea Off Market. | Photo by LOUtoday
With Derby City’s weather going from cool to hot to hotter and back again, it pays to have a versatile wardrobe. Shopping all-new clothes can get pricey, so we’ve rounded up a list of the best flea markets, vintage shops, and thrift stores Derby City has to offer.
Flea Markets
Fleur de Flea, Paristown
This warehouse at 947 E. Breckenridge St. has ~35,000-sqft of vendor space, offering furniture, clothes, art, and more. It’s open Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. + Sunday, 12-6 p.m. Pro tips: Go on the weekend to grab a cocktail from the in-house bar while you shop + it’s dog-friendly.
On the weekends, Fleur de Flea offers an in-house bar, so you can imbibe while you shop.
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Photo courtesy Fleur de Flea
Vintage shops
Nitty Gritty, Highlands
Billing itself as “the best kept secret in the retro universe,” you can take a historical clothing tour via the offerings from this corner store. Wares are available for rent or purchase — perfect for this year’s Halloween bash.
Hard Times Collective, Butchertown
No matter the era, you can find that vintage piece that completes the wardrobe here. Plus, you can lend a helping hand through a mutual aid fund, which goes to help the community of sellers behind the shop when they’re having a hard time.
Resale and consignment shops
Charlotte’s Web, St. Matthews
In business since 1998, this store deals in consigned furniture and home goods. Pro tip: If you need to lighten your load, “The CW” offers 50% commission to consignors.
Sassy Fox Upscale Consignment, St. Matthews
This consignment shop boasts big fashion labels — think: Lululemon, Kate Spade, and Burberry — across its inventory of clothing, shoes, and handbags.
Wild Workouts | Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 6-9 p.m. | Louisville Zoo | $25 | Register ahead of time for this all-levels yoga class — you’ll be stretching alongside the snow leopards.
Wednesday, Sept. 4
Sunset Music Series | Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 6-9 p.m. | Waterfront Botanical Gardens | $30-$50 | Enjoy a live performance by Tyler Lance Walker Gill + The Wolfmen with special guest Oscar Parsons.
Thursday, Sept. 5
Do You Wanna Funk? | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 5-8 p.m. | Lucky Penny at Hotel Genevieve | Price of purchase | Enjoy spinning vinyl at a disco happy hour with BOGO half-off cocktails.
Cirque du Soleil: “Ovo” | Thursday, Sept. 5-Sunday, Sept. 8 | Times vary | KFC YUM! Center | $52-$130 | Bug out as you see world-class acrobats perform in this insect-themed Cirque show.
Friday, Sept. 6
Mirrorball: A Taylor Swift Dance Party | Friday, Sept. 6 | 6-8:30 p.m. | CityPlace Expo Center | Free | Dress as your favorite Swift era while you dance the night away — and learn CPR while you’re at it.
A Fall Walk Paint Party | Friday, Sept. 6 | 6:30 p.m. | A Purposeful Ponte Studio | $35 | Learn to paint a charming fall-themed scene while you partake in a beverage — or two.
Don’t blink — or you might miss this impressive art experience
BLINK brings the region to life in unexpected ways. | Photos courtesy of Visit Cincy; GIF by 6AM City
For four days every other year, BLINK lights up the Cincy region. This year’s dazzling event is set to take place Thursday, Oct. 17 through Sunday, Oct. 20.
On Thursday, Oct. 17, BLINK kicks off with the opening ceremony + parade commencing after sundown. Parade participants will light up the streets in illuminated costumes, carrying lighted props, puppets + luminous sculptures, and make music as they travel the streets.
Taking place in the urban core of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, the free event features large-scale projection mapping, media light, interactive light sculptures, and murals.
Designed to be seen on foot, this walkable, immersive illuminated experience spans 30+ city blocks from Over-the-Rhine in Cincinnati to Covington, KY. The festival features 80+ interactive installations created by local and international artists.
Part of the magic of BLINK is discovering new corners of the city. You can build your own curated experience by selecting which neighborhood zone you’d like to start, and which zone you’d like to end.
Pro tip: Take it slow. Visit one to two zones each time — and return for more than one night.
Hotel Genevieve is about to get even more French. A new restaurant called Bydrie’s will replace Rosette’s, which closed unexpectedly last month. Two chefs behind the Chicago restaurant Esmé will bring French cuisine with a Southern twist to the NuLu hotel.
Read
Who would win in a showdown between The Greatest and the Man of Steel? A 1978 comic book answers that question. “Superman vs. Muhammad Ali” pits Louisville’s hometown hero against the last son of Krypton in an exhibition match to save planet Earth — and a reissue is on sale now.
Eat
Good food for a good cause with Good Belly. The sandwich shop will host a biscuit sandwich benefit dinner for the Kentucky Humane Society on Wednesday, Oct. 23. You can also donate items from KHS’s wishlist by dropping them off ahead of time.
Job
Louisville Metro is hiring a director position for the new Department of Transportation. The new director will lead the planning, development, and implementation of transportation improvements. The listed salary is $117,270 per year. There are also two project manager positions open in the new department.
Number
60. That’s how many bottles Angel’s Envy produces each minute, thanks to a newly-upgraded bottling line at its downtown Louisville distillery. The distillery also upgraded its single barrel production, which you can visit on certain tours.
Open
Blast Off Gaming is a new trading card and collectible store inside the Jefferson Mall. After several years of online + pop-up business, the store opened its first physical location over the weekend. The store hosts weekly trading card tournaments and has open tables for board games.
Sports
The college football season is well underway after a big win against Austin Peay. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Plan Ahead
You’re invited to the 2024 First Responders Appreciation Luncheon, honoring our community’s local heroes, happening on Thursday, Sept. 12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Grab tickets — and don’t miss Attorney General of Kentucky Russell Coleman as the keynote speaker.*
Active
Now through Monday, Sept. 16, join the Y with no joining fee and receive a complimentary, 30-minute personal training session with a nationally certified trainer. Serving teens to active older adults, the Y offers customized fitness instruction to meet individual goals (think: athletic injuries, body toning, or rehabilitation). Sign up.*
Finance
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.*
The Buy
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A snackle box. The trendy snack tray has eight compartments and a sealable lid, making it ideal for meal prep, picnic goodies, road trip snacks, and everything in between.
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