The Brent Street Holiday Market opens on Black Friday at 11 a.m. | Photo by Steve Grider.
Lace up those skates, Derby City.
Starting Friday, Nov. 29, Paristown will transform into a winter wonderland for the annual Fête de Noël festival. The festival runs until Sunday, Jan. 5 — here’s a look at the returning attractions you can expect to see:
The crystal ice rink will be open Wednesdays-Sundays throughout December.
The Brent Street Holiday Market, featuring 20 local vendors, will be open Fridays-Sundays.
Photos with Santa and rides on the Kroger Fresh Express trackless train will be available Wednesdays-Sundays.
A 12-hour Toys for Tots donation drive will begin at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 6.
The Louisville Skating Academy will present “Nutcracker on Ice” on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m.
“Drag Queens on Ice” will take to the rink on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m.
Tickets for ice skating start at $18, a season pass is $60.
Fresh Greens Holiday Swag Workshop | 5:30-7 p.m. | Francis Newman Alden Learning Center | $65 | Create a seasonal botanical swag from evergreen boughs + berries.
Wednesday, Nov. 27
Drinksgiving Silent Disco | 8-11 p.m. | Shop Bar | $10 | Dance like nobody’s watching to three different channels on a heated + covered patio.
Thursday, Nov. 28
Northeast Family YMCA Thanksgiving Turkey Trot | 9-11 a.m. | Northeast Family YMCA | $45 | Don’t miss out on this 54th annual local tradition presented by Publix featuring a 5K and Kids’ Trot held rain or shine — all participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt and medal.
Friday, Nov. 29
Nitro Circus | 7:30 p.m. | KFC YUM! Center | $34+ | See gravity-defying thrill seekers perform stunts on motorcycles, bicycles, and skateboards.
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$5 million. That’s how much the Coalition for the Homeless received from a Bezos Day One Families Fund grant. The organization will use the funds over the next five years to help Louisville families experiencing homelessness access shelters + shorten wait times. (Louisville Business First)
Arts
Calling all fashionistas. Applications are open to become a KMAC Couture Artist for next year’s “Art Walks the Runway” fashion show. Artists 14+ can apply solo or as a team of up to three members to be featured in the April 19 show. This year’s theme: “Lucky No. 13.”
Award
Louisville company GoodMaps won a Gaady award for its work on indoor wayfinding technology to allow venues to improve their accessibility. The Gaadys are an annual award given out by the Global Accessibility Awareness Day Foundation for advances in digital accessibility.
Seasonal
The sixth annual Schnitzelburg Gets Lit event is coming to The Merryweather next Saturday, Dec. 7. Enjoy a Holiday Singalong by Life of the Party at 7 p.m., plus hot Gluhwein at the bar and German food from Funky Ferments.
Show
Mandy Patinkin will perform at the Brown Theatre next year on Wednesday, March 12. His show, “BEING ALIVE” features classic Broadway and Americana tunes, which he performs alongside pianist Adam Ben-David. Tickets start at $82.
Sports
Two key players for the Louisville Cardinals, Aboubacar Traore and Koren Johnson, face injuries that could impact the team’s performance going forward this season. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Wellness
Looking to reach your health and wellness goals this holiday season? Join the Y between now and Monday, Dec. 2 and pay no join fee — plus, score a free gym bag. Memberships include unlimited group fitness classes, year-round pool access, and family programs. Cash in on this deal.*
Try This
In our opinion, the best place to learn mixology skills is behind a bar with talented cocktail specialists. Angel’s Envy offers hands-on classes where attendees explore the art of the cocktail with one of their mixology experts. Interested?Sign up for one on Dec. 8, 22, or 29 .*
Finance
This leading card is one of the best-kept secrets for managing debt. The key: Transfer your existing balance and pay it down as much as possible during the intro period (this one offers 0% interest until 2026).*
Holiday Pick
For a limited time, you can give the gift of a lifetime of languages for less. Think: Forever access to all of Rosetta Stone’s immersive + engaging lessons at more than 60% off. Snag the deal.*
Category
Eat
🍕 A slice is nice
Pizza Lupo offers artisan neopolitan pizzas, like the “Sting Like a Bee.” | Photo courtesy @stellafoodadventure.
Thanksgiving week means it’s time for good food — mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and, of course, turkey. But if you would rather have a pizza pie than a pumpkin pie, we’ve got you covered — covered in parm, that is. We’ve rounded up a guide to LOU’s pizza scene to help you stay fed this holiday season.
Local Legends
Pizza Lupo, Butchertown Founded in 2017, this Butchertown operation’s wood-fired Neopolitan offerings was named the best crust in Derby City by our readers in 2022. Its most popular pie, Sting Like a Bee, pays homage to “The Greatest” and features Detroit-style pepperoni cups and hot honey.
Fancier Fare
Wheated, Highlands The original Wheated is in Brooklyn, NY, but the second location is right here in Derby City. Pair your sourdough crust pizza with a meatball starter or a seasonal cocktail.
A king size sherpa electric blanket that’s 22% off for early Black Friday. Save $30 on this warm, washable electric blanket, great for yourself or as a holiday gift for a friend.
If you’re anything like me, you’ll be cooking a lot of nice meals between now and the end of the year. If you’d like a night off from kitchen duty, High Stakes Grill has you covered.
Tickets are available now for a festive evening of Scandinavian food with Executive Chef Kathryn Fink, paired with Jeptha Creed cocktails on Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the restaurant’s private rooftop dining room.
