The bands will start playing right at 8 a.m. and continue throughout the day. | Photo by LOUtoday
The biggest day in vinyl is about to spin up tomorrow, April 12.
For almost 20 years, Record Store Day has been a celebration of independent record stores, the artists who make the music, and the fans who collect it.
Here’s how you can celebrate Record Store Day in LOU this year:
Better Days Records | This Barret Avenue shop will open at 8 a.m. to get the party started bright and early. Stop by for exclusive releases (Swifties, take note), plus live music throughout the day. Owner Ben Jones expects 100+ people to be lined up when the store opens — so don’t be late.
He has also offered the store’s parking lot + surrounds to any food trucks that have lost a weekend of business due to Thunder Over Louisville’s cancellation, free of charge.
Guest Room Records | Frankfort Avenue’s record shop will open its doors at 9 a.m. In addition to the 300+ Record Store Day releases, the shop will hold giveaways for Bourbon & Beyond passes and a new turntable. As if that’s not enough, all non-RSD merchandise will be 10% off, and the shop will be adding a big new drop of used vinyl to its collection.
Asked
Asked
My Morning Jacket released a Record Store Day album in 2023. What was it?
A. A collection of each band member’s solo work B. A live concert recorded in Louisville’s megacavern C. A Christmas album D. An experimental noise album created backstage during that year’s tour
Foxhollow Farm Ramp Hike | Friday, April 11-Friday, April 18 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Foxhollow Farm, Crestwood | $10 | Forage for this wild vegetable with a fourth-generation land steward.
Kiss From a Rose | 8-11:59 p.m. | TEN20 Craft Brewery | $10 | Dress to the nines to dance the night away, take pics in a photo booth, and vote in (or run for) prom court.
Saturday, April 12
Saturday Plant Walks | Saturday, April 12 | 1-2 p.m. | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, Crestwood | Free with admission | Level up your gardening skills by learning to identify spring plants.
Racing Louisville vs. Washington Spirit | 5 p.m. | Lynn Family Stadium | $19+ | Head to Lynn Family Stadium for a pregame $2 happy hour featuring beer and Pepsi products — and cheer on Racing as the team enters off its first victory of the season.*
Sunday, April 13
Paristown Garden Show | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Christy’s Garden | Free | Shop plants, shrubs, trees, and garden decor while you hear from local speakers + visit the wine garden.
Easter Egg Hunt | 12-6 p.m. | Middletown Peddlers Mall | Free | Bring the kids for pics with the Easter Bunny, fish + chips, and an egg hunt.
Denim & Donuts | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Presley Post | $15+ | Raise funds for Resiliently Rising Empowerment at this sexual assault awareness + prevention month event.
Monday, April 14
Beginner Gardener’s Boot Camp | 6-7:30 p.m. | Waterfront Botanical Gardens | $75 - $60 | This is the first class in a three-part workshop that will teach you gardening basics.
Tuesday, April 15
Metro Council Meet & Greet | 5-7 p.m. | TEN20 Craft Brewery | Free | Meet with housing advocates and hear a program on housing initiatives in LOU.
The Ohio River crested yesterday at 37 ft and is expected to begin receding tonight. Cleanup efforts will begin, so keep an eye out for volunteer opportunities at Waterfront Park + elsewhere. Bonus: Know of an organization looking for volunteers? Drop us a line so we can spread the word.
Sports
Soccer magazine ClubEleven is touring the US with a “traveling shrine to American soccer” in the form of a renovated school bus. The Soccer Odyssey bus will be in Louisville for LouCity’s game against Loudoun on Tuesday, April 15, giving away a signed LouCity kit. Save on tickets with our link.
Derby
Councilwoman Jennifer Chappell will host “Derby Our Way” on Monday, April 14, 6 p.m. at Sojourn Carlisle. The third annual dinner gives residents a chance to learn about Derby road closures, exemptions for local residents, and meet with departments of Metro government. Bonus: get tickets to 502sday, while supplies last.
Concert
Lougrass is back. The bluegrass music concert series begins Thursday, April 17, with shows at The Louisville Palace and Charr’d Bourbon Kitchen. Peep the full schedule, which runs through October.
Trivia
Played the game? Seen the movie? Butchertown Brewing will host a “Minecraft” trivia night on Tuesday, April 22, 7-9 p.m. Compete for prizes + show off your knowledge of the best-selling video game of all time. Bonus: Did you know you can explore Bernheim Forest inside the game?
Feel Good
A Louisville YMCA had an unexpected visitor this week — of the four-legged variety. See the video of a deer being calmly escorted out of the facility, and send our guide to Louisville’s gyms to anyone, human or otherwise, who might be looking to get fit.
Listen
The Cardinals’ men’s baseball team won a tight, 4-3 game over Kentucky this week. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Travel
Let’s be real: Who wouldn’t love a quick escape? Planning the vacation, though, can be a drag. Thanks to this quiz, you don’t have to worry about a thing. Answer a few questions about your ideal Kentucky getaway, and voila — a tailored three-day itinerary will be sent to your email.*
Fish and spaghetti is one of the new noodle dishes on Enso’s menu. | Photo by LOUtoday
This Japanese and Southern fusion restaurant temporarily closed after a fire in October 2024, but now, Enso is back and with a few new menu items to boot — like fish and spaghetti.
You read that right. Fish and spaghetti, a three-way culinary fusion where Japanese, Southern, and Italian cuisine come together in one bowl for an unexpected comfort meal. So, what’s in it? Ramen noodles covered in a tomato-basil sauce are topped with a fried piece of catfish. Just order it already.
Fish and spaghetti is just one of the new dishes from chef Lawrence Weeks. Enso favorites like the Japanese potato salad, Japanese fried chicken, and matcha cheesecake are all back, but there’s some new creations to be had, too.
Enso is open Tuesday-Saturday, 5-10 p.m. + don’t miss happy hour 5-6 p.m.
A set of nice thank you cards. This budget-friendly 36-pack combines elegant minimalism with gold foil accents on high-quality paper. Keep it on hand for expressing gratitude at a moment’s notice.
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