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Daily Email - Tuesday - 09/30/2025

September 30, 2025

Bye-bye, September! Welcome your chance to win tickets for the debut of Skelebration, an exclusive after-hours Halloween event at the Louisville Zoo for adults 21 and over on 10/8. ENTER NOW TO WIN!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • The Bob James Quartet will be performing live at the historic Louisville Memorial Auditorium, this Saturday, 10/4. Plus, special performances by the University of Louisville Faculty and Student Jazz Ensembles. Get a special 20% discount on all tickets. Just use discount code DO502 at checkout.*

  • Archers kick off The Temporary High Tour, Part 2 tomorrow night, 10/1, at Manchester Music Hall, with special guests NERV, Of Virtue, and Dead Eyes. You don’t want to miss it. Get your tickets now!*

  • Starlito X Don Trip - Step Brothers 4 Life Tour rolls into Headliners on 12/12, with special guest Eddie Valero. Tickets are now available.

  • Denver-based electronic artist INZO brings his Mirrorverse Tour to Mercury Ballroom on 2/22. Zen Selekta and Blookah are also on the bill. Grab tix now!

  • Louisville Roller Derby closes out its season with a double-header event this Saturday, 10/4, at Triple Crown Pavilion. Get tickets and more info here.

LOCAL SHOWS TO CHECK OUT ON NATIONAL PODCAST DAY

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Local podcasts have surged in popularity as communities look for authentic voices and stories that reflect their own experiences. Unlike national shows, local podcasts capture the flavor of a city or region—highlighting its culture, challenges, and triumphs—while building a loyal base of listeners who feel personally connected to the conversations. This growing medium continues to strengthen community ties and amplify underrepresented perspectives. Check out our guide for some of the best.

IN THE FUTURE

👾 Game Con Junction 2025

Friday, 10/31-Sunday, 11/2 @ Louisville Marriott East (times vary)

Cosplay, gaming, and all things nerdy. Whether you’re a roleplaying enthusiast, board game aficionado, or fan of epic tabletop wargaming, there’s something for everyone.*

🎵 Ziggy Marley and Burning Spear - Do the Reggae Tour

Tonight, 9/30 @ Iroquois Amphitheater (8PM) 

The summer concert season wraps up with this ultimate reggae connection, providing a session of uplifting music and pure positive vibrations.

🖼️ Grand Opening of Art Park

Wednesday, 10/1 @ Speed Art Museum (9AM-4PM)

A full day of outdoor art experiences, performances, and activities in this vibrant new space where art and nature meet.

🎸 Wilderado

Thursday, 10/2 @ Mercury Ballroom (8PM)

Load up on carbs and get a good night’s rest cuz this popular indie folk/rock band’s tour is underway. Illiterate Light opens the show.

⚽ LouCity FC vs Indy Eleven

Saturday, 10/4 @ Lynn Family Stadium (7:30PM)

The I-65 rivalry culminates with Pink Night. Wear pink for breast cancer awareness, drink pink cocktails and get a new limited-edition kit with proceeds to benefit UofL Health.

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LOCALS ONLY

  • One Kentucky town made HGTV’s list of the 40 most charming small downtowns in America.

  • The Halloween season is upon us and we’re assembling a spooktacular party playlist. Check it out here and let us know if there’s a tune we need to add.

“I’ve been Texas tired. I’ve been New York wired. I’ve been Louisiana lonesome too. I’ve been Colorado high. And I wish I was tonight, but I’m just Kentucky blue.” - Brit Taylor