Listen Local: New Louisville Music – Derby Edition
LEO Weekly has Spotify playlists for each Listen Local column featuring selected tracks from each reviewed release. Check them out here! Drift CitySpectral Heart Mosaics – EPdriftcityband.com Drift City is one of the few bands that, once you hear them, you really can’t believe they aren’t being marketed on a worldwide scale by a major…
The Quintessential Kentucky Derby Party Cocktail Lineup
The Kentucky Derby isn’t just about the horses; it’s also about the atmosphere, the people and especially what’s in your glass. The Mint Julep has long been associated with the Kentucky Derby, but a modern Derby party needs a better drink selection that reflects both tradition and changing tastes for new fascinator-wearers. The goal isn’t…
Where Law Meets the Stage: Inside Kentucky Opera Center’s ‘Scalia/Ginsburg’
This article brought to LEO Weekly by Arts Angle Newsroom, a program of Arts Angle, a not-for-profit elevating high school students’ voices and connecting them to local arts and issues through journalism. See how you can support Arts Angle here. At the Kentucky Opera Center, a harmonious moment arose in a rehearsal for “Scalia/Ginsburg” when…
Derby Festival Block Party Returns to West Louisville with Food, Music and Family Fun
On Saturday, April 4, the yearly Kentucky Derby Festival Block Party will return, offering west Louisville a full day of food, entertainment, and community-focused events. The free event, which is part of the larger Kentucky Derby Festival schedule for the fifth year, takes place at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center from noon to…
Barry Bagels Opens New Downtown Louisville Location
A popular Midwest bagel chain is continuing its rapid expansion in Louisville with a new downtown storefront. Barry Bagels officially opened its third Louisville location on March 20 at 440 W. Market St., at the corner of Fifth and Market streets. The shop offers a menu of freshly baked bagels, sandwiches, coffee and other quick…
Bluey Night Brings Family Fun to the Ballpark This April
This weekend, Bluey will make a special appearance at Louisville Slugger Field, giving families in Louisville an excuse to visit the ballpark. Bluey Night with the Louisville Bats, scheduled for Saturday, April 4 at 1:05 p.m., promises an afternoon full of classic baseball energy and kid-friendly excitement. Families with small children should not miss the…
The Pet Station Country Club Opens Largest Louisville Location Just In Time For Spring
With the opening of its largest facility to date in eastern Louisville, a burgeoning local pet care company is celebrating a significant milestone. As it marks nine years in business, the Pet Station Country Club has formally opened a new 25,000-square-foot location at 14310 Old Henry Road. The new location is positioned as the most…
Inside Gannon Fremin & CCREV Night at PBR
As Louisville’s live music calendar continues to heat up, 2026 is already proving to be a standout year for the 502. Gannon Fremin & CCREV’s midweek stop at PBR Louisville only added fuel to that fire, delivering a set that felt as relentless as it was memorable. Blending bold songwriting with infectious hooks, the Oklahoma-based…
