You can almost hear the collective sound of weekend plans coming together. Before they officially take over, here's today's roundup

To kick off your weekend, we have your chance to win tix for Down Rodeo (a tribute to Rage Against the Machine) and Stone Tribute Pilots (performing the music of STP), 9/4 at Mercury Ballroom. ENTER TO WIN!

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• The 10th Big Four Arts Festival returns to the Big Four Lawn at Waterfront Park on 9/12 & 9/13, featuring over 150 juried Fine Artists, Craftsman, Jewelers, Artisans and Demonstration Artists, plus live music, food trucks, and international cuisine. Enter to win two $250 art credits & an overnight stay at AC Hotel NuLu.*

• Iconic musician, producer, director, and performance artist, Peaches brings her No Lube So Rude Tour and her sexually transgressive, fiercely assertive, and utterly captivating persona, to Iroquois Amphitheater on 9/15. Win tickets now.*

• Celebrate the end of another season of “Race Unwrapped!” at the podcast’s (Un)Wrap Party: Art as Activism, 8/29 at KMAC Museum. Details here.

• Have fun at Coven Cookie Night as Evergreen Cookie Co. teaches us how to decorate Halloween cookies, 10/7 at the Elixir Bar. Tix available now.

• Cholo goth EDM duo Prayers bring their No Tengo Calma Tour to Zanzabar on 10/18, along with guest Devora and Chriz Amaya. Get tix now.

Fresh Start, Fresh Ink

It’s Tattoo Removal Day… a beautiful reminder that some decisions don’t have to be forever. Whether you’re saying goodbye to your ex’s initials, that mysterious symbol you swore meant something, or a piece that just hasn’t aged as gracefully as you have, today’s your day. And once you’ve cleared some prime skin real estate, may we suggest a redemption arc? Louisville has plenty of talented tattoo artists ready to replace your “what was I thinking?” with a GOOD tattoo you’ll actually want to keep. Check out some of the favorite tattoo shops around Louisville and start planning your comeback.

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• The Farmer’s Almanac has released it’s 2026/2027 winter weather predictions. What can we expect in Louisville?

• Time is running out to take advantage of all the pools, water parks, and splash pads in the Louisville area this summer. Check our guide for more.

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