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Daily Email - Tuesday - 09/02/2025
First day back from a long holiday weekend? That’s OK. You got this! And you’ve got a chance to win tickets to see The Brian Jonestown Massacre at Mercury Ballroom on 9/18, with special guest Flavor Crystals. ENTER TO WIN NOW!
JUST ANNOUNCED
Tennessee troubador Larry Fleet is the next artist up for Fourth Street LIVE’s Hot Country Nights series, bringing his sturdy hooks, powerhouse voice, and soulful sound to town on 9/27. Snag your tickets today!*
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening celebrates the 50th anniversary of Physical Graffiti at the Louisville Palace on 10/22. Get tix now.
Spend An Evening with The Bibelhauser Brothers when their “Down the Road Record Release Party” comes to The Whirling Tiger on 10/17. Tickets now on sale.
Motherfolk headlines Rock the Rocks to benefit Falls of the Ohio State Park on 9/27. The Silkies are also on the bill. Tickets are available now.
Catch rapper OsamaSon when the Psykotic Tour rolls into Old Forester’s Paristown Hall on 11/11. Grab those tickets!
TOP PICKS FOR SEPTEMBER
Louisville is packed with can’t-miss events this September. Especially when it comes to festivals! There are two big-ass, major music fests: Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life, as well as traditional, local fests like the Louisville Pride Festival, Middletown Family Fun Fest, and Jeffersontown Gaslight Festival (all happening this week). Rounding things out are standout shows like Ben Folds, Goose, RuPaul’s Werq the World Tour, plus lotsa sports and a whole lot more!

IN THE FUTURE
🏴 Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival
Saturday, 9/6-Sunday, 9/7 @ Sanders Ferry Park (9AM)
One of the most unique festivals in Tennessee returns to Hendersonville, featuring Scottish and Celtic athletics and traditions including Scotch tasting.*
🎂 502 Hemp BOGO Birthday Sale
Thursday, 9/4-Monday, 9/8 @ 502 Hemp (10AM)
Celebrate owner Dee Dee’s 50th birthday! Use code BDAY50 to Buy One Get One of the same product on all DZ and Mireya Extracts starting 9/4 through 9/8. Plus, enter to win a 60-day supply of CBD Gummies!*
⚾ Louisville Bats vs St. Paul Saints
Today, 9/2-Sunday, 9/7 @ Louisville Slugger Field (times vary)
Our hometown Minor League team for the Cincinnati Reds takes on the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins in a six-game homestand.
🔥 2025 Gaslight Festival
Thursday, 9/4-Sunday, 9/14 @ Jeffersontown (times vary)
2025 marks 56 years for the annual J-Town festival, with lots of fun activities, including a parade, balloon glow, live music, a car show, vendors, and more.
⚽ Racing Louisville vs Portland Thorns
Friday, 9/5 @ Lynn Family Stadium (7:30PM)
It’s the push for the playoffs as our own NWSL team rocks the Ville. Stick aound after the game for a silent disco and more fun & games.
LOCALS ONLY
It’s gettin’ busy in the Ville when it comes to sports! Football, baseball, volleyball, and soccer. Keep track of who-when-and-where in the Do502 Sports Guide.
According to a new list, Louisville has four of the Top Ten Attractions for Sports Fans in the US.
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