So happy it’s Thursday! Can you feel that big "one more day" energy? Well, there's no rule that says the fun has to wait until tomorrow. Here's what's going on.

We have your chance to win a VIP trip the Chreece Hip-Hop Festival in Indianapolis on 8/29, along with a two-night hotel stay, gift cards, and more. ENTER TO WIN!

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• Yolanda Moore is a beloved longtime leader for the Latinx community of Louisville, working as an advocate for the needs of immigrants and refugees. And she is the next subject in the Daughters of Greatness series at Muhammad Ali Center on 8/14. Register now.

• How would YOU like to Help Scott Make a Movie? Be part of the fun-draising for an upcoming short feature by noted Louisville musician Scott Carney, 8/26 at the Whirling Tiger. Get tix and more info on the evening.

• “Intense” is just one way to describe the one-two punch of Down Rodeo and Stone Tribute Pilots, playing the music of Rage Against the Machine and STP, respectively, 9/4 at Mercury Ballroom. Grab tickets.

• Blues. Soul. Rock. The Robert Cray Band does it all. See for yourself at Lexington Opera House on 10/30. Tickets are now on sale.

• Catch the smokin’ sounds of Canabliss: After Glow Tour when it rolls into Galaxie Bar on 11/6. Advance tickets available.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT ON FREE MOVIE NIGHT

Looking for a fun night out without spending a dime? Do502’s Free Movies in Louisville guide rounds up all the best free movie screenings happening around the city, from outdoor classics at Iroquois Amphitheater’s Hollywood Classics Under the Stars series to family-friendly Downtown Drive-In nights at Waterfront Park’s Brown-Forman Amphitheater. Whether you're into cult favorites, animated hits, or nostalgic blockbusters, there are free movie options all summer long. Check out the full schedule and discover your next low-dough movie night.

THIS WEEKEND

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• Buffalo Trace is offering a unique, new bourbon-themed experience for adults.

• There are several outstanding steakhouses in the Louisville area.  Some are uniquely local. Some are chains. But they all have that intimate feel, delicious food, and impeccable service. Here are the best!

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