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We asked, and you answered: The key to impressing guests is “setting the perfect vibe.” Before welcoming family and friends into your home this holiday season, consider these five tips to enhance the vibe in your spaces — at up to 80% off.
Yes, Black Friday came early. Now until Sunday, Dec. 1, you can snag the lowest prices of the year during Wayfair’s extended Black Friday sale. Psst... Check back on Dec. 2 for Cyber Monday deals, too.
Here’s what we recommend checking off your list:
Pro tip: Warm lighting makes for an extra-cozy atmosphere. These dimmable Edison light bulbs will do the trick.
3. Minimize clutter
Storage doesn’t have to be an eyesore. You can tuck away miscellaneous items (think: books and games) in this extendable coffee table and store shoes in this natural rattan shoe storage cabinet that always seems to be trending online.
“This is a Film About The Black Keys” | 7-9:30 p.m. | Speed Art Museum | $8+ | Hear from the filmmaker, Louisvillian Jeff Dupre, following a screening of this documentary about the Akron, OH rock duo.
Thursday, Nov. 28 Louisville Hungry Turkey 5K | 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Waterfront Park | $12.99+ | Lace up your sneakers and get those drumsticks moving before you sit down for your holiday meal.
Friday, Nov. 29 Fresh Wreath Building Workshop | 6-8 p.m. | The Greenhouse at Zeppa’s | $75 | Build a wreath to adorn your holiday door — your friends are certain to ask where you got it.
Saturday, Nov. 30 Tailspin Ale Fest Presale | 2-5 p.m. | Evergreen Liquors | $45 | Grab tickets for the annual craft beer festival at a discount, and sip some drinks while you do it.
KMAC Poetry Slam | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | KMAC Museum | $0+ | Hear prose from local poets, or perform your own, in this competition.
The Louisville Metro Government has launched an Affordable Housing Lien Forgiveness Pilot Program. The program will forgive code enforcement liens on blighted properties, with the intention of increasing Louisville’s housing stock through the rehabilitation of those properties — aka making a house a home, literally.
Shop
Small Business Saturday is this weekend — first of all, drop your favorite small businesses over on our Instagram page. Then head to the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center in Russell for a small business market. Pro tip: Arrive early — the first 100 adults get a $5 voucher to spend at any of the vendors inside.
Drink
Thursday is Thanksgiving, but Wednesday night is Drinksgiving. Stop by a Thanksgiving Eve Party at the Whirling Tiger tomorrow, featuring jazz + drinks at 8 p.m., and stick around for musical performances from locals McKinley Moore and DJ See Tai starting at 10 p.m.
Pets
Club K9 in J-Town is hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner for dogs on Thursday, Nov. 28. From 1 to 5 p.m., bring a dish to share with other pup-lovers while your furbaby burns out some energy — you don’t want Fido jumping on the table to steal your turkey later that night. The event is free.
Sports
Can you kick it? LouCity wants you. Louisville’s men’s professional soccer team is hosting open tryouts on Saturday, Dec. 7 + Sunday, Dec. 8. Fun fact: The team has signed players to contracts from open tryouts, including Kyle Smith, who has since gone on to play in Major League Soccer.
Listen
It’s Governor’s Cup Week — aka the UK-UofL football game. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts, so you can talk the best trash in the office.
Announced
Drumroll, please: The winners of this year’s highly anticipated ROSE Awards have officially been announced, recognizing exemplary Louisvillians in the hospitality industry. Take a peek at the full list and join us in celebrating their remarkable achievements.*
Travel
Going’s “Best sale of 2024” is here with up to 50% off select memberships for a limited time. Sign up to save an average of $500 on international flights.*
Home
Don’t let drafty windows cause your energy bill to increase as temperatures drop. Prepare your home for winter with Renewal by Andersen® premium windows and doors. Get your free quote.*
We all know that Thanksgiving means a plateful of good food and quality time with family — oh, and the potential for awkward conversation.
We’re here for you, LOU. Rather than endure Uncle Bill’s prying questions or try to keep up with your Gen Z family member’s latest slang, here are three local stories to spark a great, local convo — so interesting that grandma will forget to ask why you’re not dating anyone.
Mary Street Midden Project
Your Aunt Stacy won’t believe this one: A Germantown artist + archaeologist has uncovered a 19th century dump and he’s taking the ~100-year-old trash and turning it into a museum.
You mean people want to look at someone’s trash? Yes, Grandpa, they will.
An electric salt and pepper grinder set that’s 20% off for early Black Friday. Snag one for just over $20 for yourself or as a holiday gift for your chef-iest friend.
If you need even more topics to bring up over Thursday’s turkey dinner, check out our 15 interesting facts about Louisville. Your family will think you’re so smart.
