$5 and Under Overstock Sale | Saturday, Feb. 22-Sunday, Feb. 23 | Times vary | Kentucky Exposition Center | Free | Shop antiques, collectibles, and other vintage items — everything’s $5 on Friday, $3 on Saturday, and just $1 on Sunday.
Saxsquatch | 8-11 p.m. | The Whirling Tiger | $20 | See the iconic cryptid saxophonist live — maybe even catch a blurry picture.
Sunday, Feb. 23
Tailspin Adult Spelling Bee(r) | 2-5 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing Louisville | Free | Test your spelling and drinking skills during this friendly competition with tickets to Tailspin on the line.
Enclosed Living Moss Terrarium | 4-5:30 p.m. | Pretty Decent | $50 | Build your own self-sustaining, tabletop ecosystem out of moss and crystals.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
Tall Tall Trees | 7 p.m. | Zanzabar | $15 | Hear the experimental banjo musician play his custom Banjotron 6500.
Thursday, Feb. 27
Compassion in Action: The Journey to Greatness | 8:30-10 a.m. | Muhammad Ali Center | Free with RSVP | Attend a panel discussion + learn about the inaugural Muhammad Ali Compassion Report.
Black History Month Art Showcase | 6-7:30 p.m. | Fern Creek Branch Library | Free | Join businesses, higher education institutions, and local organizations to celebrate student art.
French Bulldogs are the most popular breed of dog in America, according to Visual Capitalist. Whether you’re a Frenchie fan or a Labrador lover, the Kentucky Humane Society has plenty of adoptable pets worth your affection — including My Sharona, a friendly, six-year-old lab mix who loves chilling on the couch. Bonus: Her adoption fee is waived.
Number
~$80.2 billion. That was DoorDash’s 2024 gross order value. Next time you don’t feel like braving the grocery store, consider CSAs instead of the delivery app — local CSA boxes are available via membership or subscription and contain everything from fruits and vegetables to meat + eggs. (Sherwood News)
State
2,655. That’s how many gallons of maple syrup were produced by the state of Kentucky in 2022. Maybe that’s why Louisville’s brunch scene is so good. (Brilliantmaps.com)
Drink
Spirits sales are down by 1.1% — with one exception. Tequila sales are up by 2.9%. As good an excuse as any for National Margarita Day today — check out our list of local deals. (Sherwood News)
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🤝 Lend a helping hand
LMPD’s dive team + rivier patrol performed dozens of rescues last weekend, but there’s still plenty of work to be done. | Photo by LMPD.
This winter’s harsh weather has taken a toll on Louisville and surrounding communities. If you are looking to give back, we’ve rounded up some ways to donate your time + effort.
Wayside Christian Mission | Another Operation White Flag shelter, this organization needs volunteers for everything from food prep and donation sorting to office work.
Feed Louisville | This organization makes 1,000 meals at its headquarters Monday through Friday, with the option to cook during regular hours, join the night kitchen team, or help distribute meals + perform outreach. Right now, you can also volunteer to collect supplies for Eastern Kentucky communities hit hard by the flooding.
The lipstick that’s more like a phenomenon: Clinique’s Almost Lipstick in Black Honey. The sheer, glossy lipstick is designed to flatter everyone (and it’s only Clinique’s best-selling lipstick shade of all time).
Want to earn a few extra bucks making delicious treats? Sunergos is hiring a part-time baker + kitchen assistant to work 15 hours/week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Bonus: If you’re hiring, post your job on our local job board to put it in front of even more qualified candidates.
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