Coming soon: Trager MicroForest | Founder’s Square in downtown Louisville is about to be a lot more green with the unveiling of this new natural escape later this month.
Happy birthday, Kentucky Derby Museum | The popular tourist attraction on the grounds of Churchill Downs turned 40 this week. We take a look back at the the museum has evolved since it opened in1985.
Derby In-a-Field Watch Party | 4-8 p.m. | Farmington | $50 | Spend the afternoon under the pavillion playing yard games, watching the races on a big screen, and enjoying a picnic.
Derby All Stars comedy show | 7:30-9 p.m. | The Caravan Comedy Club | $17 | Host Creig Ewing hosts a lineup of comics from around the region including several Louisville favorites.
Derby Night Dance Party | 9-12 a.m. | Vernon Lanes | Free | After a day at the track, get down with DJ Soundtrakno at this vintage bowling alley in historic Butchertown.
Sunday, May 4
Coming Out (of the Collection) | 12-1 p.m. | Speed Art Museum | Free with $10-$15 general admission | Docent Aris Spagnuolo takes you on an exploration of work by queer + trans artists
Sunday Funday on the Belle of Louisville | 1 p.m. | 401 River Rd. | $26.99-$38.99 | Hop aboard the city’s historic steam boat and enjoy the buffet on an afternoon cruise down the Ohio River.
Monday, May 5
The Oz Escape | 10-11:15 a.m. | Louisville Slugger Museum | $40 | Solve riddles, explore the city, and immerse yourself in a self-guided escape game inspired by “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.”
Etran De L’Air | Zanzabar | 8 p.m. | $18 | This Nigerien four-piece band will performing their hypnotic Saharan blues rock and unstoppable party grooves in the Utzon Room.
Today is National Fitness Day, celebrated each year on the first Saturday of May. Get your sweat on at one of these local gyms. If fitness isn’t your thing, it’s also one of our favorite holidays of the year — National Lumpy Rug Day.
Listen
Explore soundscapes around the world with this interactive map. The map features over 7,000 sounds from 130 countries and territories. For Kentucky, someone uploaded the sound of their feet hitting the morning treadmill.
Eat
Chicken + waffles are back at KFC. The popular combo hasn’t been on the menu in over five years — well, at least not at the fast-food chain. We know quite a few local brunch spots where you can find the sweet and savory dish.
Read
Today is Free Comic Book Day. The celebration of the genre allows fans to grab free comic books, including titles from franchises like “Spider-Man,” “Archie,” and “Minecraft at select locations. Use this map to find a participating spot, like Pops Comics + Collectibles.
Holiday May the fourth be with you. Sunday, May 4, is “Star Wars” Day — a celebration of the beloved space opera. In addition to watching the films, you can observe the occasion by avoiding the Dark Side and being a force for good by performing a local random act of kindness.
Number
2,051 — That’s how many feet above river level China’s Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge — set to open this summer — is, making it the new title-holder for world’s tallest bridge. Compare that to the Big Four Bridge, which has a clearance of 53 ft. (CNN)
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Farm fresh 🌽
Zucchini + squash for sale at the Phoenix Hill Farmers’ Market in NuLu. | Photo by LOUtoday
Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags with fruits and veggies, Louisvillians.
In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up 17 farmers markets in the Greater Louisville area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.
The sun may not be shining bright on our Old Kentucky Home this Derby, but we won’t let a sloppy track spoil our spirit.
Pro tip: If you still haven’t placed your bets on the big race, don’t discount Luxor Café today. The Japanese colt has raced on a wet track four times, with three wins and a second by a neck.
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