The luck of the Irish meets the luck of the Kentucky Derby. All around town this month, the arts are kicking up and Derby preparations are officially underway. Get out your calendars, and start filling your month with all of these great March events and happenings in Louisville.
We wish the luck o’ the Irish to you this month!
17 March Events in Louisville
March 1-April 7, 2019: 43rd Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays
The 43rd Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays takes place throughout March. Each year, thousands of theatergoers come to Louisville for the opportunity to see groundbreaking works before they travel to stages across the nation and around the world. Prices vary based on ticket packages, and showtimes vary daily. actorstheatre.org
March 1, 2019: Wine, Women & Shoes, a Fundraiser for Family Scholar House
Ladies, do you love wine? Do you love shoes? On Friday, March 2, the Family Scholar House will host its fundraiser with fashion and wine at The Henry Clay from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. There will be a fashion show, as well as silent and live auctions. Don’t miss it! winewomenandshoes.com
March 1, 2019: Dress in Blue Day for Colon Cancer Awareness
Dress in Blue Day to promote National Colon Cancer Awareness Month is Friday, March 1. This is part of a public awareness campaign to increase colon cancer screening. When you dress in blue, be sure to tell your friends why, and call your doctor today to make a screening appointment. kycancerprogram.
March 1, 2019: The Book of Mormon at The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
Now is your chance to see the show that everyone is talking about. On March 1, enjoy this hilarious musical comedy at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45. Get them before they’re gone! ticketmaster.com
March 1-3, 2019: Home, Garden & Remodeling Show at the Kentucky Expo Center
The Home, Garden & Remodeling Show is the largest home show in the region. The family-friendly event has more than 350 exhibitors and hundreds of new products for any home-building or remodeling project. With three stages for entertainment acts and featured speakers, an outdoor living pavilion, food courts and much more, this is no ordinary home show. Tickets start at $10, and showtimes vary daily. louisvillehomeshow.com
March 2, 2019: Speed Art Museum Ball
At the Speed Art Museum’s 2019 Ball, guests are invited to explore the entire museum and discover the cinema, galleries, exhibitions and site-specific commissions that make the Speed one of the flagship arts and cultural institutions of the region. This event supports the museum’s mission, exhibitions, programming and vision, which embraces the Speed’s responsibility as a hub of creativity and culture. Cocktails and dinner are from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and the late-night festivities with dancing, drinks and dessert are from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets start at $200. speedmuseum.org
March 9, 2019: St. Patrick’s Day Parade at Broadway & Baxter
It’s back and luckier than ever! The 2019 St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on March 9 in the Highlands. Wear your green to avoid getting pinched, and enjoy one of the city’s most loved events from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Be sure to arrive early to grab a good spot! louisvilleirish.com
March 9, 2019: Winter Jam Tour Spectacular at Freedom Hall
Christian Music’s annual tour just got a lot bigger. Hear some of the best Christian musicians for a mere $15 donation. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 6 p.m. Enjoy artists from Newboys United to Hollyn. jamtour.com
March 12, 2019: “A Drink for You” at Frazier History Museum
The Sober Voyager Foundation provides hope to communities through the Mocktail Project’s “A Drink for You.” This event is a social mixer to raise awareness about the Mocktail Project — a mission to help provide a choice, eliminate unnecessary social pressures and remove societal stigmas to create a safer, more inclusive drinking culture. More than raising money, the goal of this event is for people to have fun without the social pressures of alcohol. The event is from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and tickets start at $45. louisvilletickets.com
March 13, 2019: Lemonade Day Kickoff at KMAC Museum
Lemonade Day is an organization that helps today’s youth become the business leaders, social advocates, community volunteers and forward-thinking citizens of tomorrow — one lemonade stand at a time. At the free kickoff event, enjoy KMAC Museum’s exhibits, participate in a craft, snap some pics at the Lemonade Day photo booth and enjoy appetizers and, of course, lemonade! Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., and the program begins at 6:30 p.m. lemonadeday.org
March 14, 2019: Festival Unveiled at Mellwood Art & Entertainment Center
This event is presented by Citizens Union Bank and Four Roses Bourbon and includes a cocktail competition, silent auction and a free 2019 Julep glass and official poster pin. The festival begins at 5 p.m. and goes through 8 p.m. Tickets start at $40. eventbrite.com
March 16, 2019: Pearls & Pumps at The Marriott Downtown
Rock out in style with fellow fashion aficionadas at the Pearls & Pumps Fashion Show on Saturday, March 16. The show will feature the new spring lines of all your favorite Louisville-area boutiques. There will be a brunch buffet, cocktails, celebratory cancer survivor runway show, a photo booth and raffle items. All proceeds benefit Charles and Mimi Osborn Cancer Center and 3 Park Tower. This year’s fashion show will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets start at $100. supportbaptisthealth.org
March 21, 2019: Runway for the Roses at Westport Village
On Thursday, March 21, see the latest fashions from local Westport Village boutiques and walk away with the perfect ensemble. This year’s Runway for the Roses will be at Bliss Home, where you can enjoy a cocktail hour, fashion show and then shop the looks at the fabulous Westport Village boutiques. Tickets start at $20, and the event takes place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. westportvillage.com
March 21, 2019: Kiss at KFC Yum! Center
Wanting a little rock ‘n’ roll to spice up your March? Look no further. KISS will be rocking out the KFC Yum! Center on March 21, with tickets starting at just $43. Don’t miss it! The show starts at 7:30 p.m. centerlouisville.org
March 23, 2019: 3rd Annual Ladies Night Out — Little Black Dress Soiree
For the third year in a row, this ladies-only event features dancing, live entertainment, fashion and beverages! Throw on your sassiest LBD and head over to Highland Community Campus. The event is from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., and tickets start at $25. eventbrite.com
March 28, 2019: Kentucky Derby Festival Fashion Show at Horseshoe Casino
The Kentucky Derby Festival Fashion Show features a runway of the latest styles for spring, including Derby outfits and accessories from local boutiques. The event will be held in the showroom of Horseshoe Casino in Southern Indiana. The night will begin with cocktails at 5:30 p.m., dinner will be served at 7 p.m., and the fashion show will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $40. discover.kdf.org
March 30, 2019: 4th Annual NuLu Bock Fest
Local breweries, goat racing, live music, goat costumes and the inaugural “Wurst Fest”? Sign us up! The 4th Annual Nulu Bock Fest continues a spring ritual dating back to the mid-19th century to mark the changing of the season when the dark German lager, known as bock, was released across the city after a winter of aging. Wurst Fest will feature local restaurants that will create their own version of a cased sausage, and there will be goat races to cap off this free, fun-filled event. The event takes place from noon to 7 p.m. at the 600 and 700 blocks of East Market Street. Goat costumes encouraged. nulubusinessassocation.wildapricot.org
Luck o’ the Irish to you, Lou!
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