Happy Tuesday! We’re inching ever so closer to Derby Week, but don’t rush it. We still have plenty to do THIS week. So make your plans and pace yourself.

Up for grabs, we have your shot to kick off your Mother’s Day weekend celebration with tix to see Racing Louisville FC vs Portland, 5/8 at Lynn Family Stadium. ENTER TO WIN!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Indie pop artist KAKI graces the Zanzabar stage on 5/5, with special guests Holiday Holdover and Meeting Street. Tickets are now on sale.

• Take mom to the Mother’s Day Craft Market on 5/10 in the Paristown Arts District. More details here.

• Find out everything there is to know about German Riesling. Wine Education: Wein Down the Rhine at Nouvelle on 6/8 is the place to be. Get your tickets.

• Get ready for an evening of doom metal when Dopethrone, Fister, and PLQ MRX bring some heavy sludge to The Portal on 9/12. Tix now available.

• Bernheim Forest & Arboretum’s annual celebration of fall, ColorFest, returns on 11/7-8, featuring live music, hands-on nature activities & more. Get details.

LOUISVILLE’S BEST ICE CREAM SHOPS

From nostalgic soft-serve stands to inventive small-batch creameries, Louisville’s ice cream scene is as diverse as it is delicious. Whether you’re craving a classic cone on a summer night or bold, gourmet flavors, the city offers something for every sweet tooth. Spots like Louisville Cream, The Comfy Cow, and Ehrler’s showcase everything from handcrafted local ingredients to time-honored techniques, making each scoop feel like a treat worth savoring.

IN THE FUTURE

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• Short-term rentals in Louisville are way up as the Derby approaches.

• There’s a lot to do in the Spring, including Derby Festival stuff, concerts, farmers’ markets, and out-of-town getaways.

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