Hope your Tuesday is awesome! We have your chance to score tickets for Sabbath: The Re-Creation of Black Sabbath at Manchester Music Hall on 9/19. ENTER TO WIN!

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• The energy is raw—Fukkit, Y$57, Rakdos, and King Cortez are hitting the stage alongside Louisville’s own Kudababy, The Chuck Tone, Greywood, DonnieRvchet, and Updawg. Three levels. Three different vibes. One night you won’t forget. 9/20 at Goodwood Brewing. Enter to win a pair of tickets now!*

• Chicago instrumental post-metal trio Russian Circles bulldoze their way into Headliners on 9/25, with special guest Louisville’s own Young Widows. Grab your tickets today!*

• Musical duo Earth, led by guitarist Dylan Carlson, will be hitting the stage at Zanzabar on 11/13. Get your tix today.

• Groove to the sound of the Hot Red Chili Peppers, with guest Bronson Arroyo Band, 11/28 at Mercury Ballroom. Tickets available now.

• Gilda’s Old Fashioned Game Day is a family-friendly fun day of games, crafts, and food at Gilda’s West on 9/20. It’s free for all. Get details here.

CELEBRATING BOURBON HERITAGE MONTH

September is Bourbon Heritage Month. Celebrate by sipping the city’s finest pours at Louisville’s premier bourbon bars. Enjoy the rich legacy of Kentucky’s “native spirit” at local favorites such as Neat Bourbon Bar, Watch Hill Proper, The Last Refuge, and more—each offering thoughtfully curated collections of bourbon in atmospheric, bar‑centric settings. Whether you’re seeking high-octane cocktail craftsmanship or a cozy hideaway for savoring a dram, these standout venues showcase why Louisville continues to reign as bourbon’s cultural capital.

IN THE FUTURE

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• Something for every day in September: Here are our Top Picks for the Month.

• Tourism expected to be huge in Louisville this month, thanks to big music festivals and more. 

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“My kid sold the records, for half of what they’re worth. I spent the money on traveling. Said my health has never come first.” - Young Widows