Louisville Landbank Authority Eyes Abandoned Properties With $750,000 From Metro Council

Louisville Metro is investing to resell dilapidated homes across the city in an effort to rebuild properties with help from Louisville residents.…

By Caleb Stultz

2222 Saint Xavier St. is just one of many properties being sold at auction for $1
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Where to Celebrate Thunder Over Louisville 2024

Since 1989, Thunder Over Louisville has become the largest annual pyrotechnics display — and one of the top five air shows —…

By Aria Baci

Thunder Over Louisville VIP Rooftop PartyWaterside Parking Garage | 201 N. Brook St.The official rooftop viewing party for Thunder Over Louisville, VIP tickets include tent access, beverages, private restrooms, and one parking pass (for every four tickets). In addition to the unrivaled view of the afternoon airshow and the evening fireworks, tickets sales help fund the fireworks show.
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10 Things To Do This Week & Weekend In Louisville (4/15-4/21)

Need plans? We've got you covered. With the 150th Derby just a few short weeks away, there are plenty of exciting happenings.

By Sydney Catinna

MONDAY, APRIL 15-21Louisville Taco WeekVarious locations | louisvilletacoweek.com | $2.50Louisville’s a town that loves a taco and during Taco Week, participating restaurants offer specialty tacos for $2.50. Some restaurants will offer up to three different taco options. Taco week is absolutely about the tacos but there is also a bit of fun involved. First, download the Louisville Taco Week app in Google Play or the App store. Now let the contests begin!
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The 18 Best Spots For $2.50 Tacos During Louisville Taco Week

Louisville Taco Week is back, kicking off Monday, April 15 with deals lasting until Sunday, April 21. Louisville’s most popular taco joints will…

By Sydney Catinna

The 18 Best Spots For $2.50 Tacos During Louisville Taco Week
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12 Kentucky Derby Events Locals Should Actually Care About

Are you excited about Derby season, but feel like most events are tailored to rich folks or out-of-town visitors? It's an understandable…

By Sydney Catinna

The Kentucky Derby draws visitors from all around the world, but some of the best events for locals happen weeks before the first Saturday in May.
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5 Drive-In Theaters In Kentucky To See Your Favorite Movies The Summer

In Kentucky, there are plenty of places to stop as the weather heats up going into summertime for a drive-in movie. If…

By Caleb Stultz

5 Drive-In Theaters In Kentucky To See Your Favorite Movies The Summer
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12 Louisville-Based Fashion Creatives To Follow On Instagram

One of the ways we know Louisville is a cultural hub in both the Midwest and the South is that we are…

By Aria Baci

Velvet Outlaw
Miranda Deaton started her clothing brand in 2022 with a focus on slow fashion and wearable art. Velvet Outlaw create apparel that is influenced by Western fashion, country music, and 1970s style using upcycled and reworked materials. This queer- and woman-owned business celebrates body positivity and community building, and honors the cultural traditions of Western wear while striving toward sustainability. Follow on Instagram for colorful updates on designs as diverse as bolo ties, jock straps, and dog bandanas, and browse the retail space at Mellwood Art Center.
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Vote On Germantown's Official Cocktail Before "Eat, Drink, Germantown" On April 18

Who doesn't love a good cocktail competition — especially one where you get to decide the winner! Beginning April 8, participating Germantown…

By Sydney Catinna

Stop by any of the participating locations in Germantown to try their creative competition entries.
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15 Spring Farmers Markets Opening Soon In Louisville

Farmers markets are back in Louisville this spring with seasonal pop up shops all around the city. With farmers markets, seasonal markets…

By Caleb Stultz

Louisville's Spring Farmers Markets are kicking off throughout April, May and June!
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10 Things To Do This Week & Weekend In Louisville (4/8-4/14)

Need plans? We've got you covered. With the 150th Derby just a few short weeks away, there are plenty of exciting happenings.…

By Sydney Catinna

KMAC Couture returns this Saturday, April 13.
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15 Louisville Boba Tea Spots That Are Too Good To Miss

Louisville is home to tons of boba stores. Boba, or bubble tea, a tea-based drink, that usually has tapioca pearls or juice…

By Madi Stoutt

Tiger Sugar
1501 Bardstown RdIf you’re open to exploring new flavors and toppings, Tiger Sugar is the place for you. Despite being an international chain, Tiger Sugar awes with fresh tasting tea, with notably interesting toppings, such as pudding, mousse and cherry-sized jumbo boba. It is perfect for those hoping to hop on trends, as they have had multiple TikTok viral drinks, have partnered with Sanrio to offer promotional Hello Kitty merchandise, and offer beautiful (and yummy!)  drinks to post on social media!
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Where To Watch The Solar Eclipse In Louisville This Monday

A total solar eclipse is on its way! On Monday, April 8, you'll have a chance to witness a historic event that…

By Sydney Catinna

Louisville will experience 99% coverage of the April 8 total solar eclipse.
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Stunning Former Summer Home With 10 Acres For Sale In Anchorage

If you've ever dreamed of owning a Colonial Revival mansion with massive Doric columns, a thirty-foot imported Belgium fountain and circular limestone…

By Sydney Catinna

Stunning Former Summer Home With 10 Acres For Sale In Anchorage
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The 15 Best Bourbon Bars In Louisville To Take Your Out-Of-Town Friends

People from around the world come from far away to try Kentucky's limestone-blessed bourbon so it's no wonder that Louisville is filled…

By Madi Stoutt

Gertie’s Whiskey Bar
821 E Market St Suite 101
Gertie’s Whiskey Bar offers a dimly lit, intimate space, perfect for a romantic date night or a relaxed night out with friends. 
If you’re a history buff, you can go downstairs and step into their prohibition-era inspired speakeasy, complete with vintage furniture, cozy seating and specialty drinks that pay homage to the era.
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The 10+ Best Things To Do in April In Louisville

April is here and that means it's officially Derby season, y'all! Dust off your fascinators and go track down a gold Derby…

By Sydney Catinna

April in Louisville means Thunder, Kroger's Fest-A-Ville and so much more!
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PHOTOS: Ching Ching Wong Develops Choreography To Jack Harlow At Louisville Ballet

Louisville Ballet is bringing together the choreography of Ching Ching Wong and the music of Jack Harlow for a piece titled "502."…

By Aria Baci

Ching Ching Wong Develops Choreography To Jack Harlow At Louisville Ballet
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Literary LEO Poetry Winners

Literary LEO is here again.This year, our entries seemed to really focus on what makes us human. The categories are Poems, Short…

By LEO Weekly Staff

Literary LEO Poetry WInners
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What Your Louisville High School Says About You

“Oh, you’re from Louisville? Where’d you go to high school?” It’s the first question you’re asked when meeting a new person from…

By LEO Weekly Staff

AssumptionYou spent a lot of money on seam rippers and Krispy Kremes.
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Literary LEO 2024: Photography Winners

Literary LEO is here again.This year, our Color and Black and White photography entries seemed to really focus on what makes us…

By LEO Weekly Staff

Literary LEO 2024: Photography Winners
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Literary LEO 2024: Short Fiction Winners

Literary LEO is here again.This year, our entries seemed to really focus on what makes us human. The categories are Poems, Short…

By LEO Weekly Staff

Check out the Short Fiction Winners Here!
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26 Beatiful Hiking Trails Near Louisville Where You Can Enjoy The Outdoors

Kentuckiana is lush with outdoor activities. Kentucky alone is home to more than 2,000 native species of plants and 19,400 native species…

By LEO Weekly Staff

Tioga Falls Trail
    Louisville Nashville Turnpike, West Point, KY
    Tioga Falls is a 1.9-mile, out-and-back trail that features a majestic series of waterfalls. The trail runs parallel to an active railroad track (stay off the track!) and passes the remnants of a 19th-century house before you reach the falls. The falls are about 130 feet high.
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PHOTOS: This HGTV Famous Home Can Be Yours For Half A Million Dollars

Any home owned by a designer is sure to be fabulous, but when the house itself inspired a move across the country,…

By Sydney Catinna

PHOTOS: This HGTV Famous Home Can Be Yours For Half A Million Dollars
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10 Things To Do This Week In Louisville (3/26-4/1)

Itching to get out of the house? Here are a few things to do around town this week and weekend.

By Sydney Catinna

10 Things To Do This Week In Louisville (3/26-4/1)
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PHOTOS: Check Out A Few Of Our Favorites From Gallopalooza 2024

At the Gallopalooza Collection Preview and Unveiling event on March 21, 75 fiberglass statues of life-sized horses and 75 tabletop versions were…

By Aria Baci

"Colorful Race" by Humberto Lahera (sponsored by Churchill Downs)
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PHOTOS: Everything We Saw At Nulu Bock Fest 2024

Market Street was closed to traffic, but open for all pedestrians and four-legged friends on Saturday, March 23rd to host Louisville’s seventh…

By Sydney Catinna

New Slideshow
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PHOTOS: We’re All Obsessed With Louisville’s New Phalcha Coffee

Another coffee shop has opened in Louisville and this time, we've added a Nepalese-inspired spot to the city's thriving coffee scene. Phalcha…

By Sydney Catinna

Phalcha Coffee opened in March in Germantown.
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PHOTOS: This Charlestown, Indiana Castle Comes With Its Own Moat

What happens when you get a talented woodcarver who loves fairy tales? We think you'll know once you see this Charlestown, Indiana,…

By Erica Rucker

This Charlestown, Indiana, Castle Comes With Its Own Moat
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This West Louisville Fix'r Upp'r Has A Lot Of Potential

Go on this journey with us. Most of the time, when we post home slideshows, we look for interesting or super high-end…

By Erica Rucker

This West Louisville Fix'r Upp'r Has A Lot Of Potential
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PHOTOS: Swing Into A Sneak Peek Of Puttshack's New Space And Menu

Puttshack, the world's first and only upscale tech-infused mini golf experience is now open at the Oxmoor Center. The new space is…

By Sydney Catinna

PHOTOS: Putt Shack
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PHOTOS: Walk Through Wild Lights At The Louisville Zoo (2024)

Louisville’s premier springtime lights attraction, Wild Lights, returns to the Louisville Zoo for its fifth year. Bringing a new lineup of lanterns,…

By Sydney Catinna

PHOTOS: Walk Through Wild Lights At The Louisville Zoo (2024)
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Where To Find The Best Easter Brunch in Louisville

Easter brunch is a holiday rite of passage. If you're looking for a spot in Louisville that every bunny will love, look…

By Sydney Catinna

Osteria
211 Herr Ln.Big seafood fan? Osteria’s Easter brunch buffet includes crab legs, cocktail shrimp, steamed mussels, smoked salmon, and so much more. The stylish new spot in Westport Village will also offer breakfast staples like biscuits and gravy, bagels and cream cheese, pancakes, French toast, and so much more. Oh, and did we mention they’re stocked up on desserts and pastries? You can expect to pay $45 (or $20 for 12 and under) plus tax and gratuity.
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The Ultimate Louisville Flea Market Guide

Like our city's namesake and our fleur-de-lis seal, the origin of the flea market is also French. But you don't have to…

By LEO Weekly Staff

Fleur de Flea
947 E. Breckinridge St.
Fleur De Flea Vintage Urban Market is a permanent indoor market housed in a warehouse space in the Paristown neighborhood. Since opening in 2020, this market has incorporated more than 150 vendors who sell antique housewares and décor, vintage clothing, vinyl albums, books, furniture, and even potted plants. Fleur de Flea also feature a pop-up bar that serves cocktails on Saturdays and Sundays. Special events at the market include the "Spin" Record Show, the Paristown Garden Show, and the Waterfront Outdoor Vintage Market.
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