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Daily Email - Friday - 04/25/2025

April 25, 2025

We made it! The weekend is here, and Derby Week is right around the corner! Let’s kick it off with a chance to win tickets to see The Dead South when they bring their progressive bluegrass/alt-country sound to Old Forester’s Paristown Hall, with special guest Sunny War, on 5/9. ENTER TO WIN NOW!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Get set for a night of alt-folk and country music at Rosetta Chapel with Molly’s Midnight Villains, Saddle of Southern Darkness, and Tail Light Rebellion on 5/16. More info here.

  • Americana singer-songwriter Tommy Prine will play The Burl in Lexington on 7/20. Grab tickets now!

  • Rev your engines for the Bluegrass Corvette Cruise-In at Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Resort on 8/2. There’ll be plenty of food trucks, vendors, live music, and more, in addition to the cars.

  • The 7th annual Louisville Steps Against Melanoma Walk happens at Iroquois Park on 10/4. Register now to show your support.

  • Kidd G has rescheduled his show at Headliners for 7/10. Tickets are on sale now, and previously purchased tickets will be honored.

DOIN’ SPORTS IN THE VILLE

Photo: courtesy WAVE3 News

With the weather starting to cooperate, there are plenty of sporting events for you to get out and enjoy in Louisville this spring. From the crack of a bat at a Louisville Bats or UofL Cardinals baseball game to the kick of the ball at a LouCity FC or Racing Louisville soccer match, there’s something for everyone! Check out our guide for a complete rundown of sports happening in the Derby City.

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- VIP access to the Pride Kickoff Dance Party AND star-studded Queer Comedy Showcase

- Two nights of chic beachside accommodations (June 6-8)

- $600 flight credit to transport you to this LGBTQ+ paradise

Discover why Ptown Pride stands apart! This charming coastal gem transforms into a vibrant celebration with pulsing dance floors, side-splitting comedy, colorful Pride Market vendors, the energetic "Feet Over Front Street" 5K, and countless moments to take in Ptown's take on Pride.*

TONIGHT

🔊 My Morning Jacket “is” On Tour

Tonight, 4/25-Sunday, 4/27 & Tues, 4/29-Wed, 4/30 @ Louisville Palace (7:30PM)

Louisville’s own rock ‘ n ‘ roll royalty begins their run of five hometown concerts, featuring other notable local musicians opening up the shows every night.

🏇 Ruby Jubilee & Backstretch Afterparty

Tonight, 4/25 @ Kentucky Derby Museum (6PM) 

Celebrate the museum’s 40th anniversary with a sparkling black tie evening of cocktails, dinner, music, and dancing that’s sure to go on late into the night.

🎸 Dwight Yoakam

Tonight, 4/25 @ Iroquois Amphitheater (8PM)

Shake those hips to the country twang of this Kentucky native, who’s bringing his Cosmic Roundup and Rodeo Tour to the town with The Mavericks opening the show.

🥁 EXTC- XTC’s Terry Chambers & Friends

Tonight, 4/25 @ The Whirling Tiger (8PM)

XTC’s legendary drummer is back on the road with his new band, performing the classic songbook of the popular new wave band.

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LOCALS ONLY

  • Next week is Derby Week! Get a rundown of all the Kentucky Derby Festival events, Churchill Downs racing days, and other Derby events coming up.

  • You can also check out the other spring events happening for the rest of the month. 

“Brighter days won’t take too long. With brighter days, the clouds move on. Then leave a soft warm light that sets us free. Brighter days are bound to come. Around each corner shines the sun, just waiting there for both of us to see.” - Dwight Yoakam