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LEO Weekly, or the Louisville Eccentric Observer, was founded in 1990 as a free source of a wide range of opinions and commentary on current affairs, as well as a guide to local and regional entertainment and recreation. LEO Weekly publishes profiles and reviews of music, books, movies, theater and more. In addition, LEO Weekly carries syndicated columns and features, including News of the Weird,

Savage Love and The New York Times Crossword Puzzle.LEO Weekly is distributed every Wednesday through a network of more than 750 locations in Louisville and Southern Indiana. LEO Weekly is a member of the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies. Circulation is audited by Verified Audit. Audience is measured by The Media Audit.

05/29/2026

Time Slip Theatre presents The Masque of the Red Death in their brand-new space! The theatre is showcasing something very unique to the city of Louisville- an interactive and mobile show, complete with your very own ghosts guides!

We talked with Artistic Director Remy Sisk, and actors Zach Campbell-Hoogendyk and Sara Bell about the new space as well as what they’re most excited to share with audience members.

Join them on this playful and spooky journey- running from TONIGHT until June 7!

Tickets are available for purchase on their website.

📍100 W. Ormsby Ave

05/27/2026

Did you know that Waterfront Park is not a publicly funded park? That means they rely on private donations to provide the city of Louisville with free and fun events such as Waterfront Wednesday, and much more.

On Friday, June 5th from 6-10pm, you can support the park by attending Sailing into Summer! Located at the Brown Foreman Amphitheater, Tony and the Tan Lines will be cranking out tunes, the drinks will be flowing and good times will be had!

You can purchase your tickets at sailingintosummer.com ⚓️🦩🌺🎤

05/27/2026

Amberly Simpson, the Artistic Director at Ambo Dance Theatre, tell us about their upcoming show and season finale, Well Behaved Womxn, happening on June 5-7th at StageOne Family Theatre. This show focuses on different fictional and non-fictional women and non-binary individuals throughout history. Each piece aims to show the real stories of these individuals opposed to the misinterpretations that are often seen and heard.

Check out their show and find tickets at the link in their bio ()🧑‍🩰🩰 Prices are pay what you can!

05/25/2026

Abbey Road on the River was filled with so many colorful and beautiful people! Check out a few we spotted over the weekend👀🌈☮️

What an amazing fest! Be sure to come experience the love next year. Until then✌🏼🌸

05/22/2026

Last weekend was a weekend filled with live music- all from Louisville-based artists! We spent time at Poorcastle and caught the White Reaper show at Mercury Ballroom. A weekend well spent🎵🎸⚡️

Visit the link in bio for the full review!

The Louisville Cardinals kept the recruiting momentum going Monday night, picking up a commitment from four-star forward...
05/18/2026

The Louisville Cardinals kept the recruiting momentum going Monday night, picking up a commitment from four-star forward Boyuan Zhang following an official visit to campus this past weekend.

Read more at the link in bio.

05/15/2026

The Louisville Independent Business Alliance (aka Keep Louisville Weird) is having their Buy Local Fair on Sunday, May 31st from noon-6pm at Lynn Family Stadium. Admission is free, so come show out for your favorite Louisville businesses!

👉Food and drinks
👉Shopping
👉Relay race
👉Rainbow Blossom cooking competition
👉Silent Auctions
👉 + more!!!

05/14/2026

Step inside the flagship store of One Love H**p Dispensary- Louisville’s first h**p dispensary, founded by Jana Groda and Nancy Roberts. They are also the founders and creators of Gummy Girl- the beloved gummy brand with over 40 strains.

With Kentucky laws cracking down on h**p permits, One Love and other local dispensaries need our help more than ever! Come out and support One Love and their amazing staff. There’s a product out there for everyone!

The annual Butchertown Art Fair returns to Louisville’s historic Butchertown neighborhood on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday...
05/13/2026

The annual Butchertown Art Fair returns to Louisville’s historic Butchertown neighborhood on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, bringing dozens of artists, live entertainment and local vendors to the tree-lined blocks of East Washington Street.

Read more about the fair at the link in bio!

05/12/2026

Did you know the world’s largest Beatles-inspired festival is right across the bridge in Jeffersonville?!

Happening from May 21-25, Abbey Road on the River is a family-friendly event with 5 stages and over 200 concerts- all with 60s and classic rock influences.

Artists for the festival include Peter Noone from Herman’s Hermits, Micky Dolenz of the Monkees, The Cowsills and more!

Don’t miss out on this groovy good time🌸✌🏼

Kentucky Kingdom’s 2026 season opened on May 9 and brought the debut of the Flying Fox, new live entertainment, mobile f...
05/11/2026

Kentucky Kingdom’s 2026 season opened on May 9 and brought the debut of the Flying Fox, new live entertainment, mobile food ordering and a switch to cashless payments.

Read about all the new updates at the link in our bio!

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