Look at us. We made it. Before everyone begins their carefully planned weekend activities or spontaneous naps, here are a few things to check out.

Today, we have your shot to score tickets to rock with The Iron Maidens, coming to Mercury Ballroom on 6/20. ENTER TO WIN!

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• Sonic LIVE In Concert celebrates 35 years of one of the most iconic video game franchises of all time: Sonic the Hedgehog, bringing together the music and most incredible moments in this new experience, 10/17 at the Louisville Palace. Get tix.

• Katie D & The Bluegills bring their blend of swing & modern quirkiness to Zanzabar on 7/3, with guests Fart Armor & Jake Groves! Tickets on sale now.

• J Roddy Walston will be feelin’ big and singin’ loud on 9/19 when he comes to the Whirling Tiger for one night only. Tix now available.

• Australian rockers Psychedelic Porn Crumpets return to the States with a date at Headliners on 9/20. Grab your tickets today.

• Country hitmaker Dustin Lynch is the latest artist added to the roster at The Amp at Log Still Distillery. Catch him on 10/10. Get tickets now.

LOUISVILLE’S BEST BOURBON BARS

National Bourbon Day is this Sunday, and there’s no better place to raise a glass than Louisville—the unofficial capital of bourbon culture. From legendary whiskey dens to stylish cocktail bars, the city is packed with places where bourbon isn’t just a drink, it’s a way of life. Whether you’re sipping rare pours along the Urban Bourbon Trail, exploring Whiskey Row, or settling in for an expertly crafted Old Fashioned, Louisville offers countless ways to celebrate America’s native spirit. National Bourbon Day also marks the finale of Louisville’s annual Old Fashioned Fortnight festivities, making 6/14 the perfect excuse to toast Kentucky’s signature spirit at one of the city’s top bourbon bars.

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• Since this Sunday is National Bourbon Day, you may want to celebrate by hitting the Kentucky Bourbon Trail this weekend.

• Speaking of bourbon, one of the Ville’s biggest music fests, Bourbon & Beyond, will be here before you know it. And there are now two-day passes available!

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