This weekend, I had the opportunity to take the Pride Plates Tour with Louisville Food Tours.
This look at Kentucky queer history takes you up and down Bardstown Road in the Highlands to taste a rainbow of food + drink, along with stories of LGBTQ+ people in the Bluegrass State, dating all the way back to the Commonwealth’s founding.
This is the second tour I’ve taken with Louisville Tours, and I can’t recommend them enough.
WFPK Waterfront Wednesday | 5-10 p.m. | Big Four Lawn | Free entry | Bring a blanket, chair and your closest friends for this monthly outdoor concert series under the Big 4 Bridge.
Thursday, June 26
Basketball, Bourbon & EthanAlmighty | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Frazier History Museum | $39 | Hear inspiring stories from former UofL basketball player Russ Smith and EthanAlmighty dog rescuer Jeff Callaway + sample their collaboration bourbon Ethan’s Batch.
Friday, June 27
Uncruel Summer - A Girly Pop Dance Party | 7 p.m. | Headliners Music Hall | $10+ | Dance the night away to pop tunes by Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and more during this 18+ party.
Saturday, June 28
New Voices Showcase | 4-6 p.m. | Actors Theatre of Louisville | $12+ | High school students and new grads will collaborate with professional artists to create new work and present them at this showcase.
The ongoing heat wave will continue this week, with temperatures breaking 100 degrees during the day. Officials say to stay hydrated, remain indoors during midday hours, and limit direct exposure to the sun. Operation White Flag is in effect, with local shelters offering relief from the heat. (WHAS11)
Civic
Last week, Mayor Greenberg announced an initiative to inventory all the trees in Louisville’s public spaces. The Davey Resource Group will use cars equipped with cameras to inventory the number, health, and species of these trees to gather info on the urban canopy.
Outdoors
The Louisville Audubon will host a Pride Month Nature Walk this Sunday, June 29, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Louisville Nature Center. Participants can enter to win a copy of “Biological Exuberance” by Bruce Bagemihl.
Real Estate
Yum! Brands has offered its recently vacated headquarters to JCPS, which has been seeking a new home base for some time. Outgoing superintendent Marty Polio will recommend the district move into the 11.6 acre property. (WHAS11)
Closing
The Kroger at 4211 S. Third St. will close in the next ~year as the brand shutters 60 locations nationwide. Staff members will have the opportunity to transfer to other locations around Louisville. (Courier Journal)
Drink
Monnik Beer Co. has a coffee IPA on tap, with cans coming soon. The brew uses Sunergos Guatemala Los Volcanes coffee to produce notes of hazelnut, dark chocolate, and almond.
Real Estate
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I didn’t spend a ton of time at the Kentuckiana Pride Festival this weekend, but I did see Molly Grace perform — and what a show it was.
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