April is here and that means it’s officially Derby season, y’all!
Dust off your fascinators and go track down a gold Derby pin. This month, you’ve got lots of food, festivals, parades, and music events to check out.
Bacon ipsum dolor amet porchetta kevin prosciutto beef chuck boudin jowl pancetta meatball burgdoggen. Meatloaf fatback tongue venison t-bone, pig chicken biltong corned beef. Sirloin fatback jerky, capicola chislic turducken spare ribs buffalo chicken landjaeger. Meatloaf pancetta kevin frankfurter pork belly short ribs turducken ground round. Capicola chuck pastrami buffalo short loin. Tail meatball flank pig turkey t-bone ground round doner buffalo spare ribs. Flank tail pork alcatra jerky buffalo salami drumstick venison, swine ground round ham chislic. First Things FirstSATURDAY, APRIL 6Punk Rock Night Louisville presents: Indignant Few, Remote Control, Terminus Victor, and Punk Rock Karaoke Portal | 1512 Portland Ave | portal-louisville.com | $10 adv, $15 door | 8:00 p.m. | All Ages Although an all-ages show, the over-40 crowd rules this night of old-school punk rock as Louisville snot-punk legends Indignant Few play not only their first show of 2024, but also make their debut as a 5-piece band. Sharing the bill are Indianapolis’ Ramones-style punk rockers The Remote Controls, (check out their catchy-as-fuck anti-Trump song “Shit Outta Luck”), and the post-punk, alt-rock with a dash of shoegaze heaviness of Champagne, IL’s Terminus Victor. Then get up on stage yourself, grab the mic and perform your favorite punk tunes as live band Punk Rock Karaoke closes out the night.Sunday Easter BrunchEaster brunch is a holiday rite of passage. If you’re looking for a spot in Louisville that every bunny will love, look no further than the link above. We’ve compiled a few of the best options in the city for a Sunday meal that won’t disappoint!Bacon ipsum dolor amet porchetta kevin prosciutto beef chuck boudin jowl pancetta meatball burgdoggen. Meatloaf fatback tongue venison t-bone, pig chicken biltong corned beef. Sirloin fatback jerky, capicola chislic turducken spare ribs buffalo chicken landjaeger. Meatloaf pancetta kevin frankfurter pork belly short ribs turducken ground round. Capicola chuck pastrami buffalo short loin. Tail meatball flank pig turkey t-bone ground round doner buffalo spare ribs. Flank tail pork alcatra jerky buffalo salami drumstick venison, swine ground round ham chislic. First Things FirstWild LightsLouisville’s premier springtime lights attraction, Wild Lights, returns to the Louisville Zoo for its fifth year. Bringing a new lineup of lanterns, Wild Lights will run Thursday through Sunday nights from Mar. 23 – May 19. Tickets start at $23 with special deals for families. Check out the link above for a sneak peek!TUESDAY, APRIL 16
Louisville Cardinals Baseball v. Kentucky Wildcats
Jim Patterson Stadium | 3015 South 3rd St. | gocards.com | $5+ | 7 p.m.The in-state rivalry is back between two heavy hitters (no pun intended) as Louisville takes on the juggernaut Kentucky baseball program. The rivals had to postpone its last matchup on April 3 after the game was rained out. The Cardinals return back home to play in (hopefully) clear weather against a Kentucky program that has run through the SEC with relative ease.SATURDAY, MARCH 30
Baby Goat Day!
Legend At Pope Lick | 4002 S Pope Lick Rd. | Search Facebook | Free | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.Meet baby goats and get a free photo with donation. There will be coffee and warm donuts, other snacks and souvenirs along with fresh farm items with Sunny Acres Farm bringing eggs, baked goods, goat milk soap, and local honey.SATURDAY, MARCH 30 Restless Spirit, Temple of the Fuzz Witch, Faerie Ring, and Crop Portal | 1512 Portland Ave | portal-louisville.com | $15 adv, $20 door | 8:00 p.m.Unfortunately, Marc Morello is probably better known as the guy who literally eats garbage and reviews it on Instagram as found.foodage.reviews. However, when not nomming on trash, he’s bringing the low end to some truly sick Sabbath-esque riffs as the bassist of Long Island, NY stoner metal/doom band Restless Spirit, who are wrapping up their quick five-day tour with fellow stoner/doom band Temple of the Fuzz Witch, (Detroit, MI), right here in Louisville. Sharing the stage, (and most likely the bong), are two of the area’s finest doom metal bands: Faerie Ring (Evansville, IN), and Crop, (Lexington, KY).Check Out PuttshackPuttshack, the world’s first and only upscale tech-infused mini golf experience is now open at the Oxmoor Center.The new space is equipped with four 9-hole courses, a dedicated DJ booth, extensive shareable menu, hand-crafted cocktails, and both private and semi-private event spaces. You can also enjoy playing nostalgic games like life-size beer pong, air hockey, roulette, and Connect Four. Puttshack Louisville offers a family-friendly setting during the day and shifts to an elevated nightlife environment for those aged 21 and up after 8 p.m.MONDAY, APRIL 1
Nouvelle Wine Education: Australia
Nouvelle | 214 South Clay St. | nouvelle.com | $55 | 7-9 p.m.Led by Sommelier and Aussie expert Rebbeca Loewy, Nouvelle’s upcoming wine class will dig into the amazing possibilities of producing wine in Australia despite its difficulty growing grapes. Tickets include 4 wine pairings and a presentation by the Sommelier.April in Louisville means Thunder, Kroger’s Fest-A-Ville and so much more!
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