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Keep Thunder alive
This is only the second time Thunder Over Louisville has been canceled since it began in 1991. | Photo by @u2photography
Thunder Over Louisville may be canceled, but there’s still plenty to do this weekend even without fireworks and fighter planes.
Louisville is expected to see a $126 million economic impact from the event’s cancelation, according to Courier Journal projections — so go show your local businesses some love.
Editor’s Note: While flood waters are receding, many places will still be damaged or unsafe. Stay current on road closures, and plan your weekend accordingly.
Thunder Under Tiger
Whirling Tiger will host its first-ever “Thunder Under Tiger” event on Saturday, April 12, at 8 p.m. Expect videos of fireworks and planes, and join some karaoke roulette.
Racing Louisville vs. Washington Spirit
Come out in your best purple digs to support Louisville’s pro soccer players as they take on this West Coast team. There won’t be any fireworks, but Racing will be fighting hard to earn their second-ever win over the Spirit.
Bonus: LOUtoday readers get discounted tickets to all Racing + LouCity games.
Jimmy Can’t Dance
This NuLu jazz club celebrates its grand reopening this weekend inside Hotel Genevieve, starting tonight through Saturday, April 12. Swing by starting at 6 p.m. for cocktails, live music, and dancing. If you’re still itching for a skyline view, Bar Genevieve will be open for regular drink + food service.
Asked
Asked
How are you feeling today?
A. Feeling awesome! B. Could be better, but not terrible. C. It’s fine, I’m fine, everything’s fine. 🔥 D. Nope, not today.
Thursday Jazz | 7-11 p.m. | Gertie’s Whiskey Bar | Free | Hear jazz standards + pop covers from a local saxophonist, organist, and drummer.
Friday, April 11
“Alice in Derbyland” | Fri., Apr. 11, Sun., Apr. 13 | Times vary | Art Sanctuary | $25+ | Follow the Churchill Rabbit through this Derby-themed musical adaption of the classic tale.
Donuts After Dark | 7-9 p.m. | North Lime Coffee and Donuts | $35 | Get late-night espresso while you mix-and-mingle over conversation cards.
Saturday, April 12
Wildflower Photography with Jon Cherry | 10-11:30 a.m. | Cherokee Park | Free | This Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer will lead a hike and workshop through Wildflower Woods.
Sunday, April 13
BiG GiG 2025 | 2 p.m. | The Brown Theatre | $17.55 | Hear original works + other tunes across all genres performed by 130+ student performers that make up this nonprofit.
Rescues on the Runway | 7:30-9 p.m. | Mall St. Matthews - Dillard’s | $125 | See four-legged models show off Derby Fashion and raise money for the Animal Care Society.
Saturday, May 24
Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass | Saturday, May 24-Sunday, May 25 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg | $48+ | Join New York’s Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center for four performances on Memorial Day Weekend at Shaker Village in Harrodsburg.*
JCPS voted this week to reassign hundreds of incoming sixth graders from the over-crowded Ramsey Middle to Carrithers and Newburg middle schools instead. Check the new address boundaries online. (Courier Journal)
Eat
The 11th Derby City Pizza location opened on Fegenbush Lane this week. It replaced the Thirsty Hound Sport Grill, which closed in January. (Louisville Business First)
Community
The Iroquois Park Overlook will be open to cars this weekend. Drive to the North Overlook via Uppill Road on Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Louisvillian
Despite her name, drag queen Lexi Love is from Louisville, not Lexington. In fact, she is the first Louisvillian drag queen to perform on “Ru Paul’s Drag Race,” making it to the finale. She’ll compete against three other queens in this season’s final episode on Friday, April 18. (WHAS11)
Outdoors
What should replace invasive English Ivy + periwinkle? One Louisvillian posed this question to Olmstead Parks Horticulturalist Mary Anne this week. See her answer, which includes sedges, sea oats, and ragwort, and snag some plants at the Paristown Garden Show this weekend.
Sports
J’Vonne Hadley is returning to Louisville next year, making Pat Kelsey’s 2025-26 basketball season look even better. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Stat
$3,500. That’s how much dough you might have to drop if your dog eats their chew toy. Yes, pets are expensive, but they’re worth it — and this pet insurance could reimburse 90% of those expenses.*
Number
5. That’s how many minutes it takes to read 1440’s daily newsletter — an unbiased, fact-centric digest of global events, culture, business, and beyond. Subscribe for free.*
The Buy
The Buy
There’s nothing like a seasonal wardrobe refresh. Join us in adding these five spring activewear essentials to your cart:
Yesterday, I had a chance to visit the architecture firm Luckett + Farley’s offices for a peek at Louisville history: The original blueprints for the Twin Spires at Churchill Downs.
Keep an eye on our social media for more pics + info on the blueprints.
The Buy
The shoe of the summer: sneaker mules (aka smules). Effortlessly stylish and easy to slip on, these can be paired with your go-to shorts, sundresses, linen jumpsuits, and more. These are five of our favorites:
👟 Under $150: Dolce Vita’s sporty-chic sneaker mules in a fun + flirty pink floral pattern.
👟 Under $80: This pair by Anne Klein that will go with practically everything in your closet.
👟 Under $60: Blowfish Malibu’s platform style with adjustable lacing and a unique patterned insole.
👟 Under $50: These Naturalizer white leather smules made with comfort technology for all-day walking.
👟 Under $30: These canvas kicks available in 15+ colors and constructed with a memory foam insole for maximum comfort.
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