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New kids on the block

• Maker Workshop Series: Laser Cut Puzzle | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 6-7:30 p.m. | South Central Branch Library | Free | Register in advance to learn how to design a custom puzzle using a laser cutter in this class for teens + adults.
• Official Bourbon & Beyond After-Party | Thursday, Sept. 19-Saturday, Sept. 21 | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. | Crowne Plaza Louisville | $25 | Hear local DJ K-Dogg spin tunes at this post-festival party located adjacent to the festival grounds.

• Family Fun Night | Friday, Sept. 20 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | The Presley Post | Free | Bring the kids for games, karaoke, and arts + crafts.
• Corn Island Storytelling Burgoo Bash | Friday, Sept. 20 | 6-9 p.m. | Oldham County History Center, La Grange | $75 | Enjoy homemade burgoo, pie, and cornbread as you hear from storytellers Andy Offut Irwin and Jasmin Cordens.
• Pickin’ in Paristown | Friday, Sept. 20 | 6-9 p.m. | Paristown | Free | Dance a jig to the Restless Leg String Band at this outdoor concert.

• Park DuValle Fest | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 12-4 p.m. | Park DuValle Festival | Free | This festival includes food vendors, bounce houses, live entertainment, and information booths from local organizations.
• Racing Louisville vs. NC Courage | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 7 p.m. | Lynn Family Stadium | $19+ | Get to the game early to pick up some complimentary Racing swag.*

• University of Louisville Women’s Volleyball vs Nebraska | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 12:30 p.m. | KFC YUM! Center | $5+ | See the Cards take on the Cornhuskers in a top-five matchup — it’s the first regular season college volleyball match to be broadcast on network TV.

• Harvest Fest | Saturday, Sept. 28-Sunday, Sept. 29 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg | $0+ | Celebrate all things fall at this family-friendly event featuring farm animals, kids’ crafts, pumpkin painting, and hayrides, plus food trucks, live music, and more.*

• The Muhammad Ali Center will be closed until further notice after a fire in the parking structure Wednesday morning damaged the HVAC system. If you’d like to help them avoid a KO and get off the mat, you can donate here.

• A downtown cocktail bar has poured its last drink. Bar Expo, located across Main Street from Whiskey Row, has closed after five years in business. Known for inventive cocktails like it’s signature Acid Cat, a bartender from Bar Expo won “The Louisville” cocktail contest, creating the city’s official drink.

• Turns out, this bird can still fly. Highlands vegan restaurant Cosmic Bird will remain in business, after announcing plans to close earlier this month. Serving “fauxltry,” a chicken-like vegan option, Cosmic Bird is open five days per week.

• The 50th Annual Taste of Louisville fundraiser is in less than a month. Sample dishes from more than 75 local chefs and sip over 25 specialty drinks at this annual 21+ event on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6-9 p.m. at the Mellwood Art Center. Tickets start at $75 each.

• Local news anchor Sterling Riggs is leaving WDRB after 13 years. In a social media post, Riggs said he plans to remain in Louisville to pursue “some exciting new business opportunities.” Riggs last broadcast on “WDRB Mornings” will air on Friday, Sept. 27. Is he your favorite local media personality?

• Applications are open for the Louisville Metro Office of Women’s 2025 Ambassador Training Program. Open to women and gender diverse individuals, the six-month training program helps participants hone their leadership skills. The free program provides meals and off-site child care to participants. Apply by November 15.

• Louisville football is a 10-point favorite against Georgia Tech in the Cards’ ACC opener this weekend. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

• If you’re feeling under the weather or have a minor injury, you should head to Urgent Care. Fact or fiction? See the list of services offered by UofL Health – Urgent Care Plus to find out. Find your closest location.*

• Nike just dropped the all-new Pegasus 41. Engineered for runners who demand more, this shoe offers unparalleled comfort + responsiveness on the road. Shop it and unlock speed.*

• Polka dancing
• Yodeling contest
• Performance from the German-American Club choir
• Biergarten featuring sips from Gravely Brewing Co. and West Sixth Brewing
• Pretzels and bratwurst added to the concessions menu