Anchal is celebrating its 15th birthday this month | Photo by Clay Cook
Tomorrow is Halloween, which means the floodgates of November + December holidays and events are about to open. But don’t fret, we’re here to help you plan your fall and winter with all the can’t-miss events happening in Derby City.
Yuja Wang + Teddy Abrams Return | Friday, Nov. 21-Saturday, Nov. 22 | Times vary | Kentucky Center for the Arts | The Louisville Orchestra director will once again take the stage with pianist Yuja Wang to perform an evening of Hungarian classical music.
“Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” at Speed Cinema | Wednesday, Nov. 26-Thursday, Dec. 4 | Times vary | Speed Art Museum | $12 | The latest Benoit Blanc mystery is seeing a limited theatrical release before it hits streaming — including right here in Louisville.
Yuletide 2025 | Friday, Nov. 28-Saturday, Dec. 20 | Times vary | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, Crestwood | $15 | Explore a model train village with festive music and lights while sipping a complimentary cup of hot cocoa.
Christmas Market | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg | $10+ | Shop for handmade stocking stuffers and gifts to go under the tree at this holly jolly market. Enjoy food trucks, 20% off in the shops, site tours, and more.*
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A new mixed-use development is under construction in Portland. The new complex will feature 134 units, along with amenities like a fitness room and outdoor kitchen. (Louisville Business First)
Cause
Kentuckiana food pantries are anticipating an uptick in demand next month + are seeking donations and volunteers. Check out this list to see what each organization is looking for. (WDRB)
Quoted
Muhammad Ali once said “I should be a postage stamp because that’s the only way I’ll ever get licked.” Next year, that’s finally going to happen thanks to a design by USPS Art Director Antonio Alcalá. (WHAS11)
Closed
Renshoku Ramen is now closed. The restaurant’s owners cited ongoing financial issues after sustaining a fire earlier this year. (Courier Journal)
Biz
Atrium Brewing is under new ownership as of this week. Two long-time employees, and the company’s brewers, are taking over the business, which will continue to operate with minimal changes. (Louisville Business First)
Sports
Louisville Cardinals basketball bounced back in exhibition play as Mikel Brown Jr. delivered a statement performance against Bucknell, draining eight three-pointers and scoring 28 points after a tough outing versus Kansas. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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There was a local connection on “Jeopardy” this week with the final jeopardy question: “This brand got its name in 1940 after a distillery executive took friends on a hunting trip.” It’s far from the first time something Kentucky or Louisville-related was featured on the show — check out our list of previous appearances.