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Vampires, princesses, and, of course, nutcrackers — all that and more is in store for the 2025-2026 Louisville Ballet season. Season tickets have been on sale for a while now, but single tickets just went up this week. Here’s what’s coming to the stage:
“Dracula” on Friday, Oct. 10 + Saturday, Oct. 11. This vampiric classic is rising from the grave after 30 years.
“The Brown Forman Nutcracker” running Friday, Dec. 12 through Monday, Dec. 22. This annual classic has all the hits: dancing mice, swordfights, and a whole Derby-themed dance number.
“Swan Lake” on Friday, Feb. 27 and Saturday, Feb. 28. One of the most famous ballets of all time will take wing in Louisville early next year.
“Choreographer’s Showcase” running Friday, March 20 through Sunday, March 29. If new work is more your speed, grab tickets to this annual review, performed in an intimate studio setting rather than on the big stage.
The Lowland Ramblers | 6-10 p.m. | Blind Squirrel | Free entry | Grab a drink and a bite while you listen to this Owensboro bluegrass band.
Friday, July 25
Funniest Person In Louisville Semifinal | 9:30-11 p.m. | The Caravan Comedy Club | $20 | Laugh along with locals + guests and help determine who will advance to the finals later this week.
Saturday, July 26
Santa’s Summer Safari | Saturday, July 26-Sunday, July 27 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Louisville Zoo | Free with entry | Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at the zoo for winter-themed fun for humans and animals alike.
55th Annual World Championship Dainty Contest & Festival | Saturday, July 26-Monday, July 28 | 5-10 p.m. | 1000 George Hauck Way | Free entry | Live music, a Dainty batting cage, and a pickle juice drinking contest are all on the docket for this weekend.
Frazier Summer Beer Fest | 4-8 p.m. | The Frazier History Museum | $50+ | The Frazier is now 21 years old — the perfect time to celebrate with 200+ beers plus food, live music, and more.
Sunday, July 27
“Cracking the Code” screening + Q&A | 2:30-5 p.m. | Speed Cinema | $10+ | See a documentary about the discovery of RNA and chat with the director after the film.
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The 3rd annual Kaleidoscope Family Festival will be at the Waterfront Botanical Gardens Saturday, Aug. 23. Check out sno-cones for kids, Apocalypse Brew Works for adults, and live music + activities for all ages between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. — admission is free with registration.
Civic
The Reimagine 9th Street project is breaking ground this week. The first phase will turn portions of Muhammad Ali Boulevard + Chestnut Street from one-way to two-way traffic, plus new traffic signals and stop signs. This phase is expected to take ~1 year.
Outdoors
Mosquito fogging continues this week around Old Louisville, Irish Hills, Iroquois, California, and Churchill Downs, as more cases of West Nile virus have been detected in insect traps. Officials suggest protecting yourself from bites with bug spray + dumping any standing water — think empty flower pots or bird baths.
Coming Soon
After a brief opening and extended closure, Dirty Bird will reopen on Friday, Aug. 15. The chicken restaurant closed after losing its alcohol license in May, but is back on track to serve fried chicken, cocktails, and beer. Want to join the team? Dirty Bird is also hiring. (Courier Journal)
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$88,776.18 That’s how much one LFPL employee has saved using their library card. Check your receipt next time you check out to see how much money you’ve saved using your card — do they factor in your telescopes?
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Whiskey Wednesdays at Gertie’s Bar in NuLu are a must, whether you like it on the rocks or neat. | Photo by Gertie’s Bar
With temps like these, there’s no place like a patio and a cold drink to beat the heat. We’re raising a glass and shaking things up in the happy hour department with these food and drink deals.
Troll Pub | Wednesday-Friday, 4-7 p.m. | This bar under the Second Street Bridge offers a WTF — aka Wednesday, Thursday, Friday — happy hour, featuring half-price pints + apps. Bonus: Troll Pub also offers daily food and drink specials, like $4 tequila shots on Mondays and $4 beers on Thursday.
North of Bourbon | Tuesday-Saturday, 3:30-5 p.m. | Enjoy discounted meals from James Beard Award-nominated chef Lawrence Weeks, like oysters for $3 or pork boudin balls for $14, and wash it down with a draft beer that’s $2 off.
Hop Atomica | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | Enjoy $5 wells, sake, and soju, along with $2 off beers and daily cocktail and wine specials.
A deluxe four-piece lunch set by BENTGO, currently 20% off on Nordstrom Rack. Your meal prep dreams are about to realized with these stackable, divided lunch containers, built-in matching utensils, and a water-resistant pouch that keeps food warm or cool for hours.
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.
Reader Katie J. sent me an email yesterday about State Fair entries, and I’m intrigued. Katie has submitted a Christmas stocking with a “grilling Santa,” plus a framed cross stich “Greenhouse of Oddities.” I’ll be looking for them come August, Katie.
If you are submitting anything to the State Fair, drop me an email so I can go check it out.
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