Originally, the cardinal mascot was just a black bird head with a yellow beak. | Photo by Louisville Athletics
With basketball season tipping off, Louisville City making a playoff run, and football season still going strong, it’s a great time to be a sports fan in Louisville.
The Pat Kelsey era begins tonight for Louisville men’s basketball — the Cards host Morehead State at the KFC Yum! Center at 7 p.m. in the regular season opener — so it’s a perfect time to score with our guide to Louisville sports teams.
Louisville Cardinals Basketball (NCAA) | Est. 1912
Louisville loves college basketball, and the historic success of the Louisville Cardinals basketball programs is a big reason why. Both the men’s and women’s teams compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Songs of Sorrow & Love | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Oxmoor Farm | $10+ | Hear NouLou Chamber Players perform “Liebslieder Waltzes” by Brahms and “Liebesleid-Lieder” by John Greer followed by a Macaron-Bar Louisville reception.
Tuesday, Nov. 5
The Parklands Walking Club | 8:30-11 a.m. | Brown-Forman Silo Center, Turkey Run Park | Free | Rain or shine, take a 5-mile leisurely walk on The Paw Paw and Chinkapin Trail with a park ranger.
Wednesday, Nov. 6
Retro Wednesday | 6:15 p.m. | Sauerbeck Family Drive In, La Grange | $10 | See a screening of “Krampus” followed by “Violent Night.”
Friday, Nov. 8
Tim Capello | 8 p.m. | The Whirling Tiger | $20+ | This musician is best known for his musical performance in the 1987 film “The Lost Boys” + saxophone work supporting Tina Turner.
Saturday, Nov. 9
NuLu Jingle Fest | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | NuLu | Free | Kick off the holiday season with festive activities, local business sales + live music from School of Rock, Pride of Kentucky Choir, and Small Batch Brass Band.
Veterans Day Bierhalle | 4 p.m. | German American Club | Free | Raise a pint during this indoor bierhalle with a classic German food + beer menu and music from the Rounder Brothers.
Sunday, Nov. 10
Louisville’s Gilded Age with author and historian Daniel Gifford | 2-3:30 p.m. | Main Library | Free | Learn about Gifford’s new book that explores key historical moments like Enid Yandell’s Daniel Boone statue, the Southern Exposition, the tornado of 1890, and more.
✨ Grab tickets to the 35th annual Festival of Trees & Lights
Presented by Norton Children's Hospital Foundation
Create lasting memories at this beloved tradition. | Photo courtesy of Norton Healthcare Foundation
You’re invited to create memories and marvel at hundreds of decorated trees, wreaths, and decor at this beloved holiday fest.
Head to Louisville Slugger Field to take in the lights, grab photos with Santa, explore Elf Town, ride on a train, participate in Hanukkah activities, and so much more from Friday, Nov. 15 to Sunday, Nov. 17.
Bonus: If you love one of the decorations, you can take it home as they are for sale with all proceeds benefiting Norton Children’s Hospital.
Is it too loud in the Highlands? Metro Council member Ben Reno-Weber is hosting a noise ordinance listening session — no pun intended — today at the Highlands-Shelby Park Library at 6 p.m. The session will collect suggestions from the community on how to improve the noise ordinance.
Open
Steak & Bourbon’s new downtown location is now open. Located next door to the Derby City Gaming Downtown, the upscale spot serves steaks, burgers, soup, salads, and sides. The first location is located in Westport Village. It’s open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday. (Louisville Business First)
Outdoors
You know the saying, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” Learn tree anatomy + physiology and other aspects of urban forestry with Citizen Forester 101 Training from Louisville Grows Saturday on Nov. 16. It’s $20 to register.
Community
Let’s get rid of litter, LOU. Stop by Ten20 Brewing in Butchertown for a Sweep and Sip on Saturday, Nov. 20. Register in advance to clean up the street, then decompress with a cold brew.
Feel Good
A baby’s first Halloween is always cute, this is even cuter. Norton Healthcare posted pics of newborn babies dressed up for Halloween. Look at those ‘lil punkins.
Sports
Louisville football upset No. 11 Clemson on Saturday night, 33-21. It was their first-ever win against the Tigers. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Beauty
Facials, and discounts, and laser treatments, oh my. These are just a few of the perks you’ll be treated to as an Elivate Wellness Monthly Aesthetic or Wellness member. Explore the exclusive perks, and sign up to become a member. Hint: It’s also a fun holiday gift idea.*
Health
What started as consistent headaches turned out to be a brain tumor and an unexpected cancer diagnosis for Alan Rosenberg. However, with the support of the UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center, he is now living a fulfilling cancer-free life. Explore how UofL Health’s world-class care is helping Louisvillians.*
Home
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The LOUtoday team spent Friday in Lexington, meeting up with our friends at LEXtoday. Turns out, Lexington is a pretty cool town, despite all the blue.
Be on the lookout for our guide for a road trip to Lexington, publishing here later this month.
