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Daily Email - Wednesday - 04/30/2025
It’s Win Stuff Wednesday: Derby Week Edition! Join DoMORE now & you’ll automatically enter to win our Golden DoWEE Hot Luck Flyaway in Austin! 2 Whole Enchilada passes to the fest, four hotel nights, flights to Austin, restaurant gift cards, and VIP access to all culinary and music events!*
JUST ANNOUNCED
Healing Appalachia is an annual event designed to connect communities, as well as raise funds and awareness for opioid addiction. Headliners for this year’s concerts are Kentucky’s own Tyler Childers and Chris Stapleton. The shows are 9/19-20 at Boyd County Fairgrounds. Get tix today!
Louisville synth-pop band Sunmates teams up with a couple regional artists, Multimagic and Air Chrysalis, to play The Whirling Tiger on 5/16. Grab tickets!
May Baby Rave: Frogs and Fairies Edition provides a unique experience for parents to introduce their kids to the world of music, lights, and dance in a safe, family-friendly environment. It all happens on 5/18 at The Portal. Tix now on sale.
The Louisville edition of the long-running Kentucky Book Festival comes to Brent Street in the Paristown Arts District on 6/14. Get more info here.
Hit the Louisville Zoo for fitness in the wild this summer! Their Wild Workout: Pilates series features classes with Seals & Sea Lions on 7/27 and Flamingos on 8/9. Get advance tickets at the links.
WIN FESTIVAL TICKETS AND MORE!
Photo: courtesy Abbey Road on the River
Do502 has your ticket hookup to the best shows in and around town! You could win your way into these awesome outdoor festivals, plus concerts, events, and so much more:
ABBEY ROAD ON THE RIVER - 5/22-26 @ Big Four Station Park
BONNAROO MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL - 6/12-15 @ Great Stage Park
KENTUCKIANA PRIDE FESTIVAL - 6/21 @ Big Four Lawn at Waterfront Park
WHENEVER
🪕 The Dead South
Friday, 5/9 @ Old Forester’s Paristown Hall (8PM)
The four-piece Canadian outfit has built a massive following with outstanding progressive musicianship while ruffling traditionalists’ feathers on the way. Make sure you fit in with the band’s cosplaying fans and wear their signature look. Sunny War opens.*
🍆 Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
Friday, 5/16 @ Headliners (7PM)
These wild Australian psych-rockers have crossed the pond for a US Tour with a new album, Carpe Diem Moonman, coming out next month. Grocery Bag is also on the bill.*
🏇 Cool Kentucky at Thurby
Tomorrow, 5/1 @ Churchill Downs (10:30AM)
Thanks to Frazier History Museum, the track transforms into an interactive showcase celebrating Kentucky’s heritage. History buffs, music lovers, and racing enthusiasts unite.
🔥 The Hip Hop and Bourbon Festival Block Party
Saturday, 5/3 @ The Palm Room (12PM)
Celebrate Derby with a full day of rap/hip-hop from dozens of artists, including Gorilla Zoe, Young Buck, Suga Free, 69 Boys, Spice-1, and much more.
✒️ Get Inked for a Cause
Sunday, 5/4 @ Prophecy Ink Tattoo Studio & Fine Art Gallery (1-5PM)
Louisville Roller Derby hosts this family-friendly post-Derby event with music, good vibes, temporary tats for the kids, and artists to ink you up and raise funds for LRD.
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We have your guide with everything you need to celebrate Derby at Home!
Here are the Top Picks for what to do in the next few weeks, as curated by the Do502 team.
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