March 1, 2023
This week, we bring another Literary LEO full of short fiction, poems, color and black and white photography.
Louisville Fitness Festival Brings 15-Minute Workouts To Paristown This Saturday
Whether you intend to begin a fitness journey or want to try a new type of workout, Louisville Fitness Festival has you covered. From 9 a.m. to1 p.m. this Saturday, there are several options to explore in Paristown (731 Brent Street), from boxing and barre to yoga, weightlifting and even restorative therapies. Attendees will enjoy…
10 Things Under $10 To Do In Louisville This Week (3/13-3/17)
MONDAY, MARCH 13 Metal Monday Highlands Taproom Free | 9 p.m. Free sludge metal from Louisville’s own Shi – ? and Lexington’s CROP. TUESDAY, MARCH 14 Drag Is Not A Crime: A Community Town Hall Art Sanctuary Free | Q&A at 6:30 p.m., drag show at 9 p.m. Learn about the anti-drag bill making its…
Boba Tea Chain Tiger Sugar Opens New Location In Louisville
Tiger Sugar, a tea shop chain that specializes in boba (bubble) tea, opened its first Kentucky location on Saturday, March 11, at 1501 Bardstown Road. Tiger Sugar’s menu includes their signature Black Sugar Boba, milk teas, black teas, and more. The tea shop’s grand opening on Saturday included a performance by River Lotus Lion Dance, which…
Weyes Blood Brings In Holy Flux Tour: Unleashed To Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
On Sunday, Aug. 27, at Paristown Hall (724 Brent St.) singer Weyes Blood will bring her In Holy Flux Tour: Unleashed show to Louisville. Show starts at 8 p.m. Weyes Blood (pronounced Wise Blood) is the professional moniker of American singer Natalie Mering. For any fan of psychedelic folk, chamber pop or experimental music, Weyes…
3 Stories LEO Weekly Broke That Ended Up In The DOJ Report On The Louisville Metro Police Department
The 90-page-long Department of Justice report on unconstitutional policing practices and civil rights violations by the Louisville Metro Police Department highlighted several incidents that were first made public by LEO Weekly’s reporting. Here are three stories LEO broke that ended up in the DOJ report: Louisville Passed ‘Breonna’s Law’ — And 3 Weeks Later, Louisville…
Q&A: The Dropkick Murphys’ Tim Brennan Talks New Albums, Woody Guthrie, And More
Since their beginnings in 1996, the Dropkick Murphys have gone from being Boston’s rock ‘n’ roll underdogs to their champions. Their mix of traditional Irish and Celtic music, punk rock, and Oi, combined with their vehemently pro-union, pro-working-class lyrics and energetic live shows have earned them millions of fans across the globe, generating over half-a-billion…
Italian Food Truck Opens First Brick-And-Mortar Location In Buechel
For 20 years, Abbas Jamshidi worked as a chef at Vincenzo’s, one of Louisville’s most popular Italian restaurants. After years of making alfredos, scampis, and raviolis, Jamshidi opened an Italian food truck, Bellissimo, with his family in 2017. Last Thursday, March 2, Bellissimo opened its first brick-and-mortar restaurant at 2217 Steier Ln., near other international…
3 Concerts To Catch In Louisville This Weekend (3/10)
FRIDAY, MARCH 10 TrapFest 2K23 with TrapKingKai, Casey Powell, Stxdy, Riley Aaron, June Dewayne, Mikey Bandanna (18+) Headliners $10 in advance, $15 at the door | Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. The stacked lineup at this Louisville trap show (though not all of these artists are rappers) includes TrapKingKai, Casey Powell, Stxdy,…
5 Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend (3/10-3/12)
FRIDAY, MARCH 10 Wild Lights Louisville Zoo $19+ | 6:30 p.m. This annual festival of larger-than-life silk lanterns is full of color — and this year, it’s got an international theme. (If you can’t make it, check out our photo walkthrough.) That’s So Ravin’ Gravely Brewing Free | 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Remember the…
The Indy-Based PopCon Storms Into Louisville In June
Coming June 16-18, Louisville will host PopCon, a three-day festival featuring “all things pop culture.” This is the inaugural event for Indy-based PopCon in the Louisville market and is being held at the Kentucky Exposition Center (937 Phillips Ln.) PopCon hosts interactive games, celebrity guests, artists, content creators and a film festival. Certainly, there will…
Q&A: What To Expect In KyCAD’s New Exhibition, “Solve Et Coagula”
Throughout March, the Kentucky College of Art + Design (KyCAD) will be presenting “Solve et Coagula,” an exhibition concerning “the power imbued to art objects and deeper meanings generated through the processes of moldmaking and casting,” at the 849 Gallery (849 S. 3rd St.) Participating artists include Ed Hamilton (Louisville, KY), Joyce Ogden (Louisville, KY),…
Take A Day Trip To Lexington This Weekend For The Kentucky Crafted Market, A Free Juried Show Of Kentucky Artists
The Kentucky Crafted Market is a one-stop shopping event for goods by artists from around the Commonwealth. Sponsored annually by the Kentucky Arts Council, the free juried show will return to Lexington’s Alltech Arena starting tomorrow, March 10, through Sunday, March 12. The event will feature exhibitors from around the Commonwealth showing traditional and contemporary…
The Oracle of Ybor: Long Time Travelin’
LEO is dedicated to bringing you engaging, fun and unique content that crosses many spectrums. From our sister paper in Tampa, Creative Loafing, we’re happy to introduce the Oracle of Ybor, written by Caroline DeBruhl. Here you may submit your questions about life, and the tarot will help to guide your answers. Got a question…
Knives Out: Cutting Up The ACC Pie
For now, it is just noise. Florida State and Clemson publicly campaigning for a bigger piece of the Atlantic Coast Conference’s pie is most easily read as an indication neither school has enough leverage to pull it off in private. Yes, the ACC’s most prominent football programs are lagging far behind their Big Ten and…
Streaming And Dining: K-Drama Imparts A Craving For Kimbap
I had never envisioned myself as a fan of South Korean dramas, but that was before a Netflix promotion drew me into the fictional life of “Extraordinary Attorney Woo.” Now I’m almost through binging this sweet, sometimes challenging drama about the brilliant 20-something Korean attorney Woo Young-woo (played by Park Eun-bin), who, as Netflix explains it, “faces…
Comic Review: “The Last Barbarians #1”
“The Last Barbarians #1” Written by Brian Haberlin and Hannah Wall Art by Brian Haberlin Sylv is a thief. Her sidekick is her brother, who’s over seven feet tall and not very bright. As a result, the thing they were stealing gets slightly broken — very slightly, more like a crack, really. But when…
The Lineup For Louisville’s Bourbon & Beyond Music Festival Is Here
Louisville’s premiere bourbon and music festival, Bourbon & Beyond, has released its lineup. The festival will happen September 14-17 at the Highlands Festival Grounds (1016 Phillips Ln.) Headliners this year include: Bruno Mars, The Killers, Brandi Carlile, The Black Keys, Duran Duran, Billy Strings, The Black Crowes, and The Avett Brothers In total, over 65…
Louisville Laughs: The SUPERLIST Of Louisville Comedy For March 8
[Note: this list comes from our friends at Louisville Laughs.] A list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area. If we missed your event, let us know. (Information on how to sign up for open mics at bottom). UPCOMING SHOWS AND OPEN MICS Wednesday, March 8 7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The…
Louisville Pride Festival Announces 2023 Dates, Theme
The Louisville Pride Foundation recently announced the dates on which several of its most popular events, including the Louisville Pride Festival, will return this year. The Louisville Pride Festival (not to be confused with the Kentuckiana Pride Festival at Waterfront Park) will return to Bardstown Road on Saturday, September 9. The free street fair will…
Kentucky GOP Gubernatorial Candidates To Host Debate At The Henry Clay, A Historic Safe Space For The LGBTQ Community
In just a few hours, Kentucky Gubernatorial GOP candidates will take the stage at The Henry Clay for a debate to be televised on Spectrum News 1 this evening from 7-8 p.m. The GOP debate is welcoming media and ticketed invitees, and offering five-minute interviews with media, and a meet-and-greet with the 200+ attendees following…
Review: Tailspin Ale Fest Had Plenty Of Craft Beer Options, But Some Big Design Flaws
The people behind organizing Tailspin are either very brave or completely crazy. Most likely a little of both, I’m guessing. But to put your money behind a beer festival in early March in the Ohio Valley, that takes balls. Mother Nature is not a big fan of this area of the country this time of…
Who Is Greenberg Inviting To The Kentucky Derby? A Billionaire, CEOs, And Women’s Sports Leaders Make The List
Have you ever wondered who the mayor invites to the Kentucky Derby? For years under the last mayoral administration, the city kept the identities of the mayor’s guests at Louisville’s marquee event secret, despite using taxpayer money to foot six-figure bills wining and dining VIPs invited to town for the Run for the Roses. But…
Starting Next Week, Racing Louisville To Appear In “FIFA 23”
The Racing Louisville soccer team will soon be part of the video game “FIFA 23,” the team announced in a press release on Monday. All 12 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) teams will be added and playable, featuring their star players, kits, and celebrations, in an update next Wednesday, March 15. Racing fullback Carson Pickett…
LEO Weekly Columnist Tracy Heightchew On “Great Day Live” Morning Show To Talk Oscars
LEO’s film columnist, Tracy Heightchew, recently appeared on WHAS11’s “Great Day Live” with Soozie Eastman of 502 Film. Heightchew, who also works with the Louisville Free Public Library, spoke about the upcoming Academy Awards and her predictions for the winners. Of course, LEO is quite proud to have our film columnist represented as an expert on…
Tuesday Tracklist: Louisville’s Zaniah, Wesley, White Woolly, And More (3/7)
In this new weekly feature, a different LEO staff member will share 7-10 of the songs they’ve got on repeat right now with one caveat: about half of those songs have to be by local artists. (Songs by Louisville artists are marked with an asterisk.) Got a track that you think we’d like? Let us…
10 Things Under $10 To Do In Louisville This Week (3/6-3/10)
MONDAY, MARCH 6 Metal Monday w/ The Hell You Say & Hirt Highlands Taproom Free | 9 p.m. Free live metal from locals The Hell You Say and HIRT. Monday Night Mic! (21+) Planet of the Tapes Free | 8 p.m. Get some cheap drinks and watch local comedians try out new sets. Mystery Fighting…
LEO Weekly Is Seeking A Digital Content Editor
LEO Weekly Is Seeking a Digital Content Editor We’re seeking to hire a digital editor to guide LEO Weekly’s online presence. That means wearing quite a few hats: You’ll be figuring out what we should cover on our website alongside our editor in chief and then working with our small but mighty editorial team to…
Louisville Vegan Jerky Co. Wins On “Good Mythical Morning” Taste Test
The popular YouTube series “Good Mythical Morning” recently did a taste test of six different brands of vegan jerky — and the winner was none other than Louisville Vegan Jerky Co. In the video, hosts Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal tried a bag of Louisville Vegan Jerky Co.’s “Smoky Carolina BBQ” flavor as well as…
LouiEvolve, Louisville’s Hip-Hop And Arts Festival, Announces Return Date
LouiEvolve, Louisville’s hip-hop and arts festival, recently announced that it will return this year from Friday, April 20, through Sunday, April 22. And if the graphic is any indication, this festival will definitely be serving the right vibes to elevate Louisville to a higher plane. Earlier this year, Louisville Metro Councilman Jecorey Arthur tweeted that…
‘Bling Empire’ Star Kim Lee Will Bring Her DJ Skills To Fourth Street Live! in March
Editor’s note: This story has been updated. Fans of the hit Netflix show “Bling Empire” will be excited for this: DJ Kim Lee, one of the main cast members in the Los Angeles seasons of the show, will bring her turntables to Fourth Street Live! (411 S. 4th St.) for a free show on Saturday,…
Body Cam Footage: Louisville Police Officer Did Not Request Teens Surrender Before Shooting Department Called “Accidental”
Editor’s note: this story has been updated. A Louisville police officer tried to keep four juveniles trapped in a garage and did not identify himself as law enforcement or try to get them to surrender in the moments leading up to a Feb. 20 shooting of two teens that the department has called “accidental,” body…
3 Concerts To Catch In Louisville This Weekend (3/3-3/5)
SATURDAY, MARCH 4 Houseplant at High Horse High Horse Bar $10 suggested donation | 9 p.m. This funky, trippy psychedelic band from Louisville plays very long, groovy songs. (You may recognize one of them, “Acetone,” from our Best Songs of 2022 list.) Tomorrow, you can hear not one but two full sets of their tunes. We…
Douglass Loop Farmers Market Prepares For Its Opening As Warm Weather Returns to Louisville
Spring is kinda here already but will be official in just a couple of weeks, and with that comes the return of farmers markets. One of the larger farmers markets, Douglass Loop (2005 Douglass Blvd.), is opening its 2023 season on April 8 and will run through Dec. 16. Douglass Loop Farmers Market is a…
5 Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend (3/3-3/5)
FRIDAY, MARCH 3 80s Night Silent Disco at Falls City Falls City Brewing Co. $10 | 9 p.m. – midnight “Get On Your Feet” and dance (silently) to hits from one of the most memorable eras of music. SATURDAY, MARCH 4 The Flea Off Market Fresh Start Growers Market/Climb NuLu lot (1000 E. Market St.)…
Kentucky House Passes Controversial Anti-Transgender Bill
This story is by the Kentucky Lantern, which is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. More of Kentucky Lantern’s work can be found at kentuckylantern.com. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter. This story mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call…
The Louisville Ballet Opens Its ‘Spotlight Series: Women In Focus’ With Three Works By Women
The Louisville Ballet opens its “Spotlight Series: Women in Focus” show tonight, Thursday March 2, at the Brown Theatre. The show premiers three new works by female choreographers Ching Ching Wong, resident choreographer Andrea Schermoly, and the winner of the 2023 Dysart Award, Robyn Mineko Williams. The costuming, set design and lighting are also done…
Derby Soundstage 2023 To Feature T.I., Jeezy, And Trina
Derby Soundstage, a hip-hop and R&B show in Louisville, is returning to Freedom Hall this year on Thursday, May 4, at 7 p.m. This year’s performers are rappers T.I., Jeezy, and Trina. The show will be hosted by Grammy winner DJ Drama, who has worked with Louisville’s own Jack Harlow. Tickets are $65-$200 and are…
15,000 Viagra Pills Were Seized In Louisville. That’s A Whole Lot Of Boners.
Federal Customs and Border Protection officers in Louisville seized 15,000 Viagra pills, the agency announced in a press release on Thursday. That’s a whole lot of erections. According to the CBP, the pills were arriving from Hong Kong in 500 bottles and were headed to “an individual in Brooklyn, [New York].” The agency said the…
Husband And Wife Team To Celebrate Opening Of The House Of Marigold Restaurant
Husband and wife team Kris and Adrienne Cole will open a new restaurant, The House of Marigold, at 10310 Shelbyville Rd. on Saturday, March 25. The restaurant will serve seasonal comfort food for breakfast and lunch, hot pop-up dinners, special events, and private parties. “Everything we do is about community,” Adrienne Cole said in a…
Adam Sandler Is Bring His Latest Comedy Tour To The KFC Yum! Center In April
Adam Sandler is coming to the KFC Yum! Center and bringing a special “surprise” guest. He’ll be gracing the local stage on Tuesday, April 18. Tickets for the presale start today at noon and will go on sale to the general public on tomorrow at noon. Tickets can be purchased through the Live Nation website. …
Louisville Built A Reputation For Drag And Its LGBTQ Scene. Kentucky Senate Bill 115 Could Kill That.
Editor’s Note: This story was written about the original version of SB 115. On Thursday, soon after this story was published, a significantly overhauled version of the bill was introduced. A copy of the new version seen by LEO Weekly carries criminal charges for drag performers who perform “sexually explicit” shows on public property or…
Literary LEO Poetry Winners Are Here!
Another year, another Literary LEO. This year, the entries brought something that we haven’t seen enough of in recent years: a tilt toward the feminine, in tone, submissions, and the deep tenderness in the entries. It was a kind year for choosing winners and honorable mentions, as we were highly impressed with the quality of…
Literary LEO Short Fiction Winners Are Here!
Another year, another Literary LEO. This year, the entries brought something that we haven’t seen enough of in recent years: a tilt toward the feminine, in tone, submissions, and the deep tenderness in the entries. It was a kind year for choosing winners and honorable mentions, as we were highly impressed with the quality of…
Review: Quoth The Raven, “Gimme More Fish!”
It’s fish fry season in Louisville again! We’re back in that season of Lent when you don’t have to be Catholic to go gaga over Friday fish fries at dozens of local parishes … and a couple of Episcopal churches, too. Now, for the record, all year is fish-fry season in this river city. Perhaps…
Louisville Visual Art, Parks Alliance Of Louisville Seeking Local Artists For Portrait Of Alberta Odell Jones
Louisville Visual Art and the Parks Alliance of Louisville are seeking local artists for a commissioned portrait of pioneering lawyer Alberta Odell Jones, Louisville’s first female prosecutor, for the upcoming park named after her in the California neighborhood. According to the call for artists, the portrait will be on display in the center of the…
Follow The Children: Fight The Republican Attempts To Ban Drag And Bully Transgender Kids
I can’t believe that we still have to write the same stories and relive the same ignorant history that follows people of color and those in the LGBT+ community. I’ve been following the news as red state legislators double down on bullying instead of working to help Americans eat and provide for their families. Instead…
Art Gallery Roundup: Exhibitions To See In Louisville This March
A gallery roundup of art shows to see in Louisville this month. Note: This list is a selection of current exhibitions. “ROBERT MORGAN: MYTHS AND STORIES” Through December Solo show by Lexington artist Robert Morgan. “FRAGILE FIGURES: BEINGS AND TIME” Through December A group exhibition of portraits. KOREA FIBER ART 2023 LOUISVILLE…
Louisville Laughs: The SUPERLIST Of Louisville Comedy For March 1
[Note: this list comes from our friends at Louisville Laughs.] A list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area. If we missed your event, let us know. (Information on how to sign up for open mics at bottom). UPCOMING SHOWS AND OPEN MICS Wednesday, March 1 7 p.m. — Jeff Dunham: Still…
The Winners Of The Literary LEO Photography And Cartoon Categories Are Here!
Another year, another Literary LEO. This year, the entries brought something that we haven’t seen enough of in recent years: a tilt toward the feminine, in tone, submissions, and the deep tenderness in the entries. It was a kind year for choosing winners and honorable mentions, as we were highly impressed with the quality of…
New Outdoor Performance Venue Coming To Tyler Park
The Olmsted Parks Conservancy announced yesterday that Tyler Park will get its own stage, thanks to a legacy gift from Frances N. Alden, a longtime parks supporter and nature lover. The outdoor stage will be located at the intersection of Tyler Park Drive and Castlewood Ave. The Olmsted Parks Conservancy plans to break ground on it…
The 2023 Poorcastle Lineup Is Here
Editor’s note: This story has been updated. The three-day music festival Poorcastle, a “fest for the rest” that aims to be a more accessible and all-local alternative to Forecastle, will return to Breslin Park (1400 Payne St.) this year from Friday, May 19, through Sunday, May 21. The festival announced the lineup at a party…
