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Daily Email - Friday - 04/18/2025

April 18, 2025

Happy Friday! We made it! Let’s celebrate the weekend with your shot to score tickets for My Morning Jacket at the Louisville Palace next Friday, 4/25 (the first show of a five-night homestand)! ENTER TO WIN NOW!

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Grammy Award-winner Lucy Dacus has been called “one of the greatest songwriters of her generation.” She has a new album, Forever is a Feeling, a new tour, and she’ll be making a stop at the Louisville Palace on 9/17. Tickets are on sale today and you could win a pair!*

  • The FanDuel Kentucky Derby Party happens on Derby Eve, 5/2, at Old Forester’s Paristown Hall. Shaboozey is the musical guest, but it’s invitation only!

  • Country star Russell Dickerson headlines Manchester Music Hall’s Hometown Jams concert on 6/27. Get tickets now.

  • The Butchertown Art Fair returns to East Washington Street on 6/6 & 6/7. Get more info on this annual summer show HERE.

  • Shilpa Ray invades The Whirling Tiger on 5/26 with her incredible blend of grinding blues, sleazy jazz, and disturbing punk rock sensibilities. Tix on sale now!

LOUISVILLE’S BEST STEAKHOUSES

Photo: courtesy Food & Dining Magazine

No beef about it! Louisville is home to some of the best steakhouses in the country. Just this month, the legendary Pat’s Steak House made it to the Final Four of the “Best in America.” But the Derby City has many more restaurants, both new and classic, that are out to give Pat’s a run for their money. Check out our guide for a rundown of the Best Steakhouses in the Ville!

TONIGHT

🖼️ Spring Into Derby Festival Arts Market

Tonight, 4/18-Sunday, 4/20 @ Christy’s Garden in Paristown 

Enjoy a weekend pop-up with local and regional artists, plus music from Dark Moon Hollow tonight and The Juice Box Heroes tomorrow.

🎤 Sarah Kinsley

Tonight, 4/18 @ Headliners (7PM)

This alt-pop singer/musician has been captivating audiences everywhere with her distinctive music which evokes all the feels.

🕶️ 80s Night

Tonight, 4/18 @ Howl at the Moon at Fourth Street LIVE! (7PM)

Spike up your hair, practice your “Thriller” dance, and get to Fourth Street LIVE! for a celebration of all the music in the decade of excess.

🎻 Alison Krauss & Union Station ft. Jerry Douglas

Tonight, 4/18 @ Louisville Palace (7:30PM)

One of the most outstanding bluegrass bands around is once again kicking off their tour in the Ville supporting a new album. Tonight is the second of two nights here.

🪄 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 in concert

Tonight, 4/18 @ The Kentucky Center’s Whitney Hall (7:30PM)

Relive the epic battle at Hogwarts and Alexandre Desplat’s score performed live by the Louisville Orchestra with the film presented on a giant screen.

LOCALS ONLY

  • Ohio Valley Wrestling has been sold to a British-based sports company. What does that mean for the iconic Louisville franchise? 

  • Well-known TikTok chef has partnered with Churchill Downs to create a menu for those celebrating the Kentucky Derby at Home. 

“Mama always set a good example. Daddy always gave me good advice. Jesus tried to steer me in the right direction. But the devil always made me think twice.” - Chris Stapleton