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Speed Together: Explore + Create

Free Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 1:00 pm
Sun15Nov

LinkFest Louisville | Sunset Market

Free Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 5:00 pm · Mellwood Art Center
Tue17Nov

Book Club - Confederacy of Dunces

Free Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · 6:00 pm
Sat21Nov

Coffee and Code with the Bluegrass Developers Guild

Free Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 10:00 am
Tue24Nov

Film Club - No Country For Old Men

Free Tue, Nov 24, 2026 · 6:00 pm

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What is Derby City Digest?

Derby City Digest is a free weekly email newsletter covering free events, conferences and local businesses in Louisville, KY. It's part of The Local Loop by localnewsletter.co.

How much does it cost?

Nothing. Derby City Digest is free to read, and every event we feature is free or has a free option unless we label it otherwise.

When does it arrive?

Every Thursday morning, in time to plan your weekend.

Where do the events come from?

From public event calendars, venue and organizer feeds, libraries, parks departments and museums in Louisville. We link to the original source on every event.