TWO. MORE. GIVEAWAYS.
We have a problem, and the problem is we like giving away free tickets.

We're giving away two FREE tickets to the JTown Big Pour on July 11th, formerly known as the Jeffersontown Summer Craft Beer Fest. The lineup goes beyond beer this year, with craft beverages including wine, bourbon, canned cocktails, kombucha, and seltzers from local and national brands, plus live music from Soul Circus, food trucks, local vendors, and games. When the festival wraps, the celebration continues at the after party at Bearno's JTown.

We're also giving away two FREE tickets to the 9th Annual Taste of Independents at The Olmsted on July 12. The event features more than 40 tasting stations from Louisville's top independent restaurants, including Red Yeti, Mayan Café, Lou Lou, and Four Pegs, alongside craft beer, wine, spirits, and live music from Logan Leet. It's another APRON Inc. event providing support for local food and beverage workers, this time with a Gift Card Pull, Liquor Pull, and People's Choice Award thrown in.

Fridays 3-6pm

Bourbon Barrel Foods is running a Martini Happy Hour every Friday through June and July from 3 to 6pm. $5 gets you an artisan martini, including options like the Bourbon Barrel Aged Cold Brew Martini and Ponzu Lemon Drop with smoked sugar. The $8 gourmet pimento cheese dip is the perfect snack to go alongside a couple martinis.

Friday-Sunday (hours vary)

If you're planning to host this 4th of July, The Eagle has you covered. Place a catering order of $250 or more between July 3 and 6 and get a $50 gift card, and if you're picking up on July 4 specifically, a dozen biscuits comes with it for free.

Friday & Saturday 6pm

The first-ever J-Town Stars & Stripes Fest is bringing two nights of live music to the Jeffersontown Amphitheater starting this weekend. Friday night features JD Shelburne with an opening acoustic set from Brock Shoemaker, while Saturday brings The Crashers and Josh Logan to close out the weekend. Both nights are all ages and family-friendly, with food trucks, concessions, and alcohol available for adults 21 and up. Doors open at 6pm both nights, bring lawn chairs, and outside food and drinks aren't allowed.

Friday 10am-1:30pm

For toddlers and preschoolers who know every Bluey episode by heart, this Fourth of July Meet and Play at Glow Worm Cafe is a great way to spend the morning. The event includes a photo with Bluey, a holiday-themed play session, and a swag bag on the way out, with two adults covered per family reservation. Tickets run $25 for the first child and $15 for siblings, and the format is designed to stay low-key, no big crowds or overstimulation.

Thur/Fri/Sun 6-10:15pm

Bring your pup to Shakespeare in the Park this summer. The free festival in Central Park welcomes leashed pets for its 66th season, with The Two Gentlemen of Verona running select nights starting this week. Food trucks open at 6, a community pre-show kicks off at 7:15, and admission is free for the whole thing. There's even a dog written into the plot, which feels appropriate.

Waterfront Park Fourth of July - Open 5pm-10pm, a full evening of live music, family-friendly activities, and a fireworks show over the Ohio River (free).

Paristown Fourth of July - Gates open at 5:30pm, live music from Top Shelf, a $1,000 donut eating championship, and the Zambelli fireworks show (starting at $12).

LouCity Fourth of July Game - Gates open at 6:30pm, happy hour pricing, free swag for the first 3k fans, and a LouCity match capped off by fireworks (starting ~$20).

KY Kingdom Bluegrass & Booms - A weekend of daily fireworks, live bluegrass music, and extended hours at the park (prices vary).

Crescent Hill Fourth of July Festival - Gates open at 10am, live music, an art fair, a pet contest, a cake contest, and fireworks all in one neighborhood celebration (free).