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Monks Road Bourbon Tasting | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Goodfellas Pizzeria - Baxter Ave. | $48 | Sip your way through this bourbon tasting featuring cocktails and pizza.
Wednesday, June 18
Gatsby at the Gardens | 6-8 p.m. | Waterfront Botanical Gardens | $50+ | Don your dapper duds and flapper fringe for this Gatsby-themed garden party.
Thursday, June 19
Juneteenth Celebration 2025 | 8:30-10 a.m. | Muhammad Ali Center | Free | This celebration honors freedom, reflection, and collective healing while exploring the date’s significance.
Friday, June 20
Mellow Adult Summer Camp Day | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, Clermont | $50+ | The popular adults-only summer camp is back — enjoy nature strolls and sensory experiences.
Friday, July 11
Berea Craft Festival | Friday, July 11-Sunday, July 13 | Times vary | Indian Fort Theater, Berea | $5+ | Celebrate art and nature with three magical days in the mountains, featuring 100+ artists, local food, demos, entertainment, and kid-friendly fun — trust us, it’s worth the trip.*
Summer is coming. The summer solstice is this Friday, June 20, which marks the astronomical start of the season. It’s also the longest day of the year — measured by the amount of daylight — and the sun will set in Louisville at 9:09 p.m.
Older Adults
Uber is introducing new accounts for seniors with features like a larger typeface, fewer buttons, and easier-to-follow instructions. It’s now live in Louisville — good news if you were planning to take an Uber to the next big event. (The Verge)
Fun Fact
62.5 mg. That’s how much caffeine is in an ounce of espresso — nearly four times the amount in an ounce of brewed coffee. If this data has you buzzing for your next jolt of energy, find your caffeine fix at one of Louisville’s coffee shops.
Outdoors
Tired of staring at your screen? Take 60 seconds to be transported to a park somewhere in the world thanks to “One Minute Park.” Or just take a quick break from work to stroll a real nearby park — find one in our local parks guide.
Try This
Pizza-flavored vodka. That’s the first-of-its kind spirit a Rhode Island-based company recently released, which can be used for unique cocktails like a pizza or Caprese maritini. It’ll go great with our guide to local pizza spots. (Beverage Industry)
Stat
Just 37% of employees completely disconnect from work when they’re on vacation. We won’t be hurt if you miss a couple of our newsletters if it makes it easier to ignore those work emails. Just don’t forget to check out what you missed and tag @theloutoday on your local adventures.
Stat
27%. That’s how much home insurance rates have risen in the last four years, widely due to the increased frequency and scope of natural disasters like hurricanes, fires, and floods. Take this two-minute questionnaire to see if you’re wasting money on overpaying for insurance (and how you could save).*
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.
Olay Super Cream with sunscreen. The tried-and-true cream boasts better hydrating power than the No. 1 luxury moisturizer on the market — plus, it plumps, firms, and protects skin, making it a great daytime moisturizer to wear alone or under makeup.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Last week, I told you about the Louisville Orchestra’s Play America concert, coming the first week of July.
Turns out, that’s not the only big Louisville Orchestra performance coming up. The Louisville Zoo’s Roarchestra event will feature a live orchestra performance on the Oasis stage on Saturday, July 5 and Saturday, July 19. Tickets are on sale now.
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