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Daily Email - Thursday - 04/17/2025

April 17, 2025

The weekend is thisclose. You got this! In the meantime, ENTER TO WIN tickets for Our House: The Music of CSNY, featuring a stellar lineup of musicians, 4/27 at Headliners!

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Country star Cole Swindell brings his Happy Hour Sad Tour to Rupp Arena on 9/18, with special guests Priscilla Block and Logan Crosby. Get tickets today!

  • Comedian-actor-entrepreneur Desi Banks is coming to the Brown Theatre on 6/6. Grab tickets now!

  • Canadian Jessie Reyez is a pop singer with R&B and hip-hop influences. She has a new album, Paid in Memories, and makes her way to Mercury Ballroom on 6/20. Tickets are now available.

  • Also coming to Mercury Ballroom is English singer-songwriter Tom Odell, whose Don’t Let Me Go Tour hits the Ville on 9/20. Tickets on sale now!

  • Piano Men: Generations is a musical extravaganza celebrating the music of Elton John and Billy Joel. Take this hit-filled journey on 10/15 at the Bomhard Theater. Get tickets now.

DOIN’ DERBY STUFF!

Photo: courtesy WAVE 3

While we’re all disappointed that Thunder Over Louisville was canceled, there are plenty more concerts, parties, and events leading up to the Greatest Two Minutes in Sports: The Kentucky Derby, on the first Saturday in May! From foot races and boat races, balloon races and horse races, to bourbon places, parties, and players, our guide will let you in on all the best Derby stuff happening in the Ville!

THIS WEEKEND

🛍️ The Flea Off Market

Saturday, 4/19 @ Trellis Brewing (11AM-6PM) 

Enjoy this community showcase of artists, craftspersons, collectors, entrepreneurs, farmers, musicians, food trucks, and more!

🐰 31st Annual Frankfort Avenue Easter Parade

Saturday, 4/19 @ Frankfort Avenue (11:30AM-1:30PM)

An Easter tradition. This event is designed to bring families and the community together for a day of wholesome fun.

🌎 Earth Day Festival

Saturday, 4/19 @ The Depot at NoCo in Jeffersonville (12-4PM)

Celebrate the planet with arts & crafts, a planter exchange, free tree saplings, kids’ activities, music, food & drink.

⚽ Racing Louisville FC vs San Diego Wave

Saturday, 4/19 @ Lynn Family Stadium (3PM)

In addition to the game, there will be a halftime Easter Egg Hunt for the kiddos. Baskets will be provided. Families for Effective Autism Treatment will also be recognized.

🎵 Forever RnB: Hosted by Black from Dru Hill and Playa

Saturday, 4/19 @ The Portal (7PM)

An evening of rhythm and blues music hosted by a member of one of the 90s most notable bands, plus special surprise guest performances.

LOCALS ONLY

  • The celebrity guests and performers have been announced for Unbridled Eve has been announced. Who’s on the list?

  • Country star Shaboozey is announced as the headliner for an invitation-only Derby party. 

“Girl, we got so much love to make. Bring the whip in and feed me cake. Just two women, one spandex dress. Let’s go swimming. You’re my favorite ex.” - Cookie Delight