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
We’re raising a glass and shaking things up in the happy hour department.
Think: Deals oncraft beer, half-off cocktails + meal deals for those with an appetite.
LouVino | Tuesday-Sunday, 4:30-6:30 p.m. | From the bar, enjoy $2 off wines, bourbons, and beers + $7 old fashioneds and white or red sangria. From the kitchen, get snacks like fried green tomatoes and a mini charcuterie board for under $12.
Ditto’s Grill | Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. | Early birds gethalf off all glasses of wine, cocktails, and appetizers (with the purchase of a drink or entree).
Toasty’s Tavern | Tuesday-Friday, 3-5 p.m. | Enjoy half-off draft beer + wine and $2 off all appetizers, like the fried mushroom planks.
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.
St. Paul Saints at Louisville Bats | 6:35 p.m. | Louisville Slugger Field | $13.53 | See the Bats take on a fellow minor league team from way up north.
Portals, Pathways, and the Space Between Us | 7-9:30 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, Clermont | Free, $15 suggested donation | This traveling exhibition highlights the Ohio River as a point of both division and connection.
Friday, Sept. 5
Old Lou Brew Festival | 6-10 p.m. | Central Park | $15 | Get local beer, eat local food, and hear some local music.
2025 Gaslight Festival Balloon Glow | 6-9 p.m. | Skyview Park, Jeffersontown | Free | See hot air balloons lit up against the night sky to help kick off this J-Town festival.
Racing vs. Portland Thorns | 8 p.m. | Lynn Family Stadium | $19+ | Calling all college students: You’re invited to enjoy the game, a silent disco in the BlueOval SK Fan Zone after the final whistle + more — don’t forget to snag $8 student tickets.*
Saturday, Sept. 6
Big Four Arts Festival | Saturday, Sept. 6-Sunday, Sept. 7 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Big Four Bridge | $5 | Shop local and regional artists at this annual event, now in its 8th year.
Third Annual Louisville Pawpaw Festival | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Louisville Nature Center | Free | Enjoy guided hikes, workshops, and tastings, all centered around this prehistoric fruit.
Sunday, Sept. 7
Paristown Plant Swap | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Paristown | Free | Bring a plant, take a plant, and enjoy local crafts, drinks, and food.
Saturday, Sept. 20
Harvest Fest | Saturday, Sept. 20-Sunday, Sept. 21 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Shaker Village, Harrodsburg | $10+ | Celebrate all things fall and kick off the harvest season with a down-home celebration for the entire family.*
There will be a public hearing on the demolition of the Odd Fellows building, or Liberty Hall, at the Old Jail Building next Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. The Omni Hotel is seeking final approval to construct a pickleball complex on the site. (WDRB)
Plan Ahead
After some confusion over this year’s schedule, Jazz in Central Park is set for Sunday, Sept. 28, 2-5 p.m. (Courier Journal)
Arts
Expect to see some new public art around LOU next week. The 2Buck Invitational is taking place this weekend as street artists from around the country create new murals on Louisville’s walls. The festival is named in honor of Louisville artist Jon “2Buck” Brown, who died in 2015.
Concert
Teddy Abrams has added extra tickets to a matinee show for his new album “Preludes” at the Monarch this Sunday, Sept. 7 at 3 p.m. Hear the Louisville Orchestra director play new piano pieces and snag a copy on CD or signed vinyl. Get yours before they sell out.
Sports
LouCity midfielder Kevon Lambert has been called up to play on the Jamaican national team in two World Cup qualifier games this month.
Number
7 days. That’s how long you have to submit a nomination for the 2025 ROSE Awards, spotlighting the stars of Louisville’s tourism and hospitality scene. Read: Those who go above and beyond to create unforgettable visitor experiences. Know someone who deserves recognition? Head here before midnight on Wednesday, Sept. 10.*
Listen
Louisville Cardinals face a tough test against James Madison Dukes in a Friday night showdown. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Hair loss deserves more than guesswork. That’s why we’ve partnered with Happy Head. Use code 6AM to get 45% off a dermatologist-developed, customizable treatment plan for hair loss.*
Older Adults
Aside from megapacks and weekly coupons, did you know several retailers offer customers 55+ hefty discounts — sometimes up to 20% off? Learn about key Senior discounts and several more savings hacks older adults should know about to continue saving and building wealth at age 50+.*
Finance
When some of the big investors who backed companies like Uber and eBay before they IPO’d invest in a new company, people take note. That’s the case with Pacaso — 10,000+ everyday investors are already in. But the chance to join them ends Thursday, Sept. 18. Learn more about the opportunity.†‡*
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.
I don’t know about you, Louisville, but I’m getting excited for Bourbon & Beyond. I’m not usually a big music festival person, but the Beatles fan in me can’t wait to see Ringo Starr in person.
If you’re not planning to attend, consider this your reminder that there will be higher-than-usual traffic near the fairgrounds starting next Thursday, Sept. 11.
‡‡Finance “investment method” disclaimer: This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the Nasdaq is subject to approvals. Comparisons to other companies are for informational purposes only and should not imply similar success. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.
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