Flash flooding in Cherokee Park trapped several cars on Saturday. | Photo by @drunkwoodinky
Since Saturday, Louisville has accumulated ~3.6 inches of precipitation.
The weekend downpours caused flash floods that swallowed several cars in Cherokee Park and along Breckenridge Lane. The flood conditions also caused a surface washout at Mitchell Hill, near top Hill Road in Fairdale.
Read on for the latest updates, resources, and ways you can help yourself + your neighbors.
Updates
A Flood Warning is still in effect until 4:30 p.m. today.
The Ohio River reached a Flood Stage 23 ft, a minor category of flooding where some sections of River Road are closed + right turns onto River Road from the I-64 ramp are prohibited.
X-Men Trivia | 7 p.m. | Butchertown Brewing | Price of purchase | Test your knowledge of comic book mutants while sipping on local beer.
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Ravishing Russian Romantics | 7-9:30 p.m. | Cralle Theatre, Wyatt Hall - Bellarmine University | Free | Hear two works of moving classical music performed by soloist Sebastian Chang + the Louisville Civic Orchestra.
Thursday, Feb. 20
Annual Dinner | 5:30-9 p.m. | The Olmsted | $70+ | Wear your 1950s best to this dinner + silent disco at one of Louisville’s swankiest venues.
Zu Zu Ya Ya | 8 p.m. | Zanzabar | $15 | Come jam out with the local psychedelic funk rock band — and jam in a game of pinball while you’re at it.
Friday, Feb. 21
“This Little Light of Mine” | Friday, Feb. 21, Sunday, Feb. 23 | Times vary | The Brown Theatre | $28+ | See an opera inspired by the life of Fannie Lou Hamer, a civil rights activist who fought for voting rights.
Friday, Feb. 28
2025 Wild Wild West Casino Night | 6-11 p.m. | Parquet Springs Conference Centre, Shepherdsville | $80+ | Get ready for an evening of fun, delicious food, entertaining games, and unlimited rides on a mechanical bull.*
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Watch for 14 Kentucky counties, including Jefferson, and several Indiana counties. The watch will be in effect tomorrow evening until Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. (WHAS11)
Eat
Ensō is back — almost. The Japanese-Southern fusion restaurant sustained a fire late last year and has been closed since. In an interview with Louisville Business First, Chef + Owner Lawrence Weeks said he hopes to have the place open by mid-March or April.
Mansion Monday
An Old Louisville Italianate just off South 6th Street was completely renovated in 2010, restoring Victorian details while bringing the house into the 21st century. Take a peek inside to see exposed brick, an open kitchen, and a home theater.
Drink
What’s new? Nada. Bar Nada Nada has a new menu, featuring a roster of non-alcoholic cannabis cocktails alongside natural wine flights + charcuterie. Stop by the NuLu bar for live jazz music on Mondays and karaoke on Saturdays while you enjoy the new drinks.
Talk
The Louisville Free Public Library is hosting a presentation on Black cemeteries in Louisville on Thursday, Feb. 20 at the main branch. Participants are encouraged to bring their own stories + memories. The free talk starts at 7 p.m. as part of the library’s series of 40+ Black History Month events.
Film
Watch some Oscar bait in a flash. The Speed Cinema is hosting screenings of this year’s Oscar-nominated short films now through Sunday, March 2. Each screening features either the animated, live action, or documentary nominees. Tickets are $12.
Number
3.5%. That’s the percentage of horse race betting that was conducted in person in Kentucky from September 2023 when it was legalized through December 2024. The rest was wagered online. Churchill Downs has closed its sportsbook due to the low number of in-person bets. (Courier Journal)
Louisvillian
Former UofL basketball player-gone-pro Ulysses “Junior” Bridgeman is Louisville’s newest billionaire. He joins Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and LeBron James as the only NBA players worth over $1 billion. Bridgeman is active in Louisville’s business + philanthropic scenes. (Louisville Business First)
Sports
Cardinals baseball is looking to bounce back in 2025. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Locked On Louisville daily podcast.
Beauty
It’s time to spring clean your self-care routine with help from Pelo West. Whether you’re in need of a rejuvenating massage, a glowing facial, a fresh haircut, or a nail makeover, they’ve got you covered. Embrace the new season with a refreshed you. Treat yourself to an appointment.*
Number
$0. That’s how much it costs to post your first job listing on our community job board. There’s nothing to lose and everything to gain — you’ll discover talented local candidates. Try it now.
Category
Eat
💃 Broadway bites
Enjoy mini croquembouche, raspberry macarons, and chocolate bon bons before you have your heart broken. | Photo by Wiltshire Pantry
The US tour of the musical “Moulin Rouge” is making Derby City its home Tuesday, Feb. 18 and through Sunday, March 2. Tickets are available now, but there’s another way to celebrate the spirit of the jukebox musical in town thanks to Wiltshire Pantry.
The downtown Wiltshire location is hosting four specialty tea events, timed to coincide with the matinee “Moulin Rouge” performances at Whitney Hall. Here are the available slots:
Saturday, Feb. 22 at 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 23 at 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, March 1 at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 2 at 11:30 a.m.
Tickets for the tea are $65, and the menu features French-inspired specialties like caviar + crème fraîche, Caesar endive spear salad, and pink guava madeleine.
Asked
Asked
“Moulin Rouge” is a jukebox musical, featuring existing songs from famous artists. Which featured artist has never played a show in Louisville?
A. Elton John (“Your Song”)
B. David Bowie (“Diamond Dogs”)
C. Phil Collins (“One More Night”)
D. Sting (“Roxanne”)
You might be noticing your neighborhood is in need of a spring clean. Fortunately, you don’t have to do it alone.
Registration is open for Brightside’s Community-Wide Cleanup. Register as an individual or group to get cleanup supplies and tackle the litter in your own backyard.
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