Happy Tuesday! At this point in the week, we’re running mostly on momentum and snacks. Thankfully, both still seem to be working.

Plus, today we have your chance to see Calendar Girls, on stage through 6/28 at Derby Dinner Playhouse. You could win a 4-pack of tickets for dinner & a show. ENTER TO WIN!

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• 🌈The 2026 Kentuckiana Pride Festival returns to the Great Lawn at Waterfront Park on 6/20, with local artisans, food & drink, vendors, and entertainment on two stages, including Snow Tha Product, Shea Coolee, Girli, and more. Enter to win VIP tickets and a hotel stay!*

• The queens are hitting the road. RuPaul’s Drag Race WERQ THE WORLD 2027 is coming to the Louisville Palace on 3/31. Expect jaw-dropping performances, iconic looks, and a night of pure drag excellence featuring stars from the RuPaul’s Drag Race universe. Tickets are now on sale.*

• It’s a local music doubleheader when Turn3 and Cowboy Preachers Club take the stage at the Whirling Tiger on 6/12. Grab tickets here.

• Celebrate good times and great music at the Juneteenth & Father’s Day Jazz Brunch, happening 6/21 at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. Tickets available now.

• Plunder Over Louisville is a one-day celebration of punk and indie rock in Louisville, featuring The Daddy Sisters, MODISTE, Barclays, and many more, 6/27 at Mag Bar. Get details.

TOP PICKS FOR JUNE

June in Louisville is stacked with can’t-miss concerts, hit stage shows, and more summer events than you can fit in your planner. From outdoor festivals to outstanding live music at intimate venues, and waterfront celebrations happening all month long. If you’re looking for a big day or night out, Do502’s top picks round up the best ways to celebrate in the city. Check out the full guide and start planning your June adventures.

IN THE FUTURE

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