Toward the end of summer, chefs across Kentucky preserve the produce of the season by pickling. Join Mint Julep Tours for themed progressive dinners inspired by the South’s most famous suppers. Hop around the city’s best restaurants for a spirited food tour with three expertly-crafted dishes from top chefs during this summer’s Southern Supper Series.
Louisville Events & Happenings
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Sep 9-23: “Miss Nelson is Missing!”
Miss Nelson’s class is the worst behaved in the whole school. Spitballs flying across the room, paper airplanes sailing every which way and uncontrollable kids send the gentle, long-suffering teacher, Miss Nelson, over the edge. However, the students of Room 207 are in for a surprise when Miss Nelson goes missing and is replaced by
Sep 22-23: Louisville Strassenfest 2017
Brought to you by Fourth St. Live and the city of Louisville, Strassenfest is an event not to be missed! This free-of-charge and fun for the whole family event features the band, PROST, Misty Mountain String Band, Zinzinnati Bierband, German food and street entertainment from CirqueLouis. Come out Friday, September 22 from 5 p.m. –
Sep 22-Nov 22: DRACULA at Actors Theatre of Louisville
The vampire hunt is on! Join the Louisville Halloween tradition. The show runs from September 22 through November 22. Tickets start at $45. http://actorstheatre.org
Sep 23: Flutter Fest at the Louisville Zoo
The butterfly adventure culminates with the tagging of 1,000 monarch butterflies for release at Flutter Fest on Sept. 23 (with a rain date of Sept. 24) brought to you in partnership with Louisville’s Idlewild Butterfly Farm. This release coincides with the annual migration of monarch butterflies. Activities include craft stations, education stations, butterfly tagging, story time and
Sep 23: 2017 Kentuckiana Heart Walk
Help the American Heart Association get America walking by supporting the 2017 Kentuckiana Heart Walk. As the signature fundraising event for the American Heart Association, the Heart Walk promotes physical activity and heart-healthy living in a fun family environment. The Heart Walk will create hope, inspire change and celebrate success for all participants who commit to fighting cardiovascular disease
Sep 23-24: Bourbon & Beyond 2017
Don’t miss one of Louisville’s favorite festivals! Bourbon & Beyond brings the best of bourbon together with incredible food and musical performances, all in one place. Headliners this year include Steve Miller Band, Stevie Nicks, Gary Clark Jr., Band of Horses and so many more — there’s also a bluegrass stage! Learn more and
Sep 23: Downs After Dark
Louisvillians love going to Churchill Downs, especially at night with the lit racetrack and great entertainment. The next Downs After Dark is scheduled for Saturday, September 23. Bet the ponies, drink a cocktail, enjoy a great dinner and listen to live music. Gates open at 5 p.m. with the first race at 6 p.m. For
Sep 24: Fall Antiques Market
From whimsical china dogs to funky mid-century modern chairs, from stately silver to charming children’s toys, the Fall Antiques Market has something for everyone and every budget. Dozens of individual dealers from around the region will offer antique and vintage furniture, textiles, jewelry, silver, tchotchkes, ephemera, fine Kentucky crafted pieces of furniture and decorative
Sep 25-26: Identity’s A Box of Chocolates
United by rejection of all things “normal,” the employees of Sound Apocalypse are proud misfits. But, thanks to an unexpected visitor and a performance by an experimental “silence artist,” these record store nerds start to wonder what else they could be. Identity’s A Box of Chocolates is a funny, heartfelt look at the places and
Fridays in September: Friday Night Live at Woodford Reserve
Spend and autumn evening enjoying bourbon, tours and live music at the Woodford Reserve Distillery. Every Friday night in September hours and tours will be extended until 9 p.m. to let you experience a different side of Woodford Reserve. Each evening will feature tours, live music, small bites and other dinner options beginning at 5
Sep 3 & 28: Brew in the Lou
Let Mint Julep Tours be your guide to Louisville’s best beer as you spend an afternoon hopping between breweries and taprooms! Whether you’re a hop-head or passionate about porters, there’s something for everyone along the way. You’ll visit three breweries for tours and tasting flights at each stop with insight from your Mint Julep Tours
Sep 3 & 28: Discover Derby City Sightseeing Tour
Go deep into Louisville’s history and heritage on a sightseeing tour. Each four-hour tour travels past numerous local sites like Whiskey Row and the city’s Cast Iron District, Falls of the Ohio and its stunning skyline view, historic homes in Old Louisville, landmarks of hometown heroes like Muhammad Ali, and colorful murals in up-and-coming neighborhoods
through Oct 14: Southern Accent: Seeking the American South in Contemporary Art
The first contemporary art exhibition to question and explore in-depth the complex and contested space of the American South is heading to the Speed Art Museum’s North Building April 30 through October 14. This exhibition investigates the many realities, fantasies and myths that have long captured the public’s imagination and presents a wide range of
Sep 29: Rivalry Gala
The battles on the football field and basketball court are not the only rivalry for UK and UL fans this fall. Team faithfuls will also but their loyalties to the test at the third annual Rivalry Gala on September 29 at The Seelbach Hotel. The Rivalry Gala is Louisville’s signature gala-fundraiser for the American Cancer
Sep 30: Bourbon Heritage Southern Supper
Celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month in Kentucky with the Bourbon Heritage Southern Supper from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the Woodford Reserve Distillery. Enjoy distillery tours, an old-fashioned pig roast with delicious Southern sides, a cash bar featuring your favorite Woodford Reserve cocktails and a little bluegrass music to round out the evening. Reservations are
Oct 1: Dare to Care Hunger Walk, Run and Row
Get ready for the most fun you, your family and coworkers will ever have making a difference! Join Dare to Care for the Hunger Walk/Run & Row on October 1, 2017! This fun-filled day raises funds and awareness to end hunger in our community. The Hunger Walk/Run & Row includes a 5K Walk/Run and World
Oct 5: 2017 Tower Awards
On Tuesday, October 5, Presentation Academy will honor the recipients of its 2017 Tower Awards during its 22nd annual awards dinner in the Ballroom of the Louisville Marriott Dowtown. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m., followed by a dinner and the awards ceremony at 7 p.m. Seats may be purchased
Oct 5, 15, 19 & 29: Brew in the Lou
Let Mint Julep Tours be your guide to Louisville’s best beer as you spend an afternoon hopping between breweries and taprooms! Whether you’re a hop-head or passionate about porters, there’s something for everyone along the way. You’ll visit three breweries for tours and tasting flights at each stop with insight from your Mint Julep Tours
Oct 5, 15, 19 & 29: Discover Derby City Sightseeing Tour
Go deep into Louisville’s history and heritage on a sightseeing tour. Each four-hour tour travels past numerous local sites like Whiskey Row and the city’s Cast Iron District, Falls of the Ohio and its stunning skyline view, historic homes in Old Louisville, landmarks of hometown heroes like Muhammad Ali, and colorful murals in up-and-coming neighborhoods
Oct 5: Women 4 Women Annual Luncheon
The Women 4 Women 25th Anniversary Luncheon will take place on Thursday, October 5 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Marriott Downtown. The findraising event will support Women 4 Women, a nonprofit dedicated to serving the needs of women and firls in our community through focused grantmaking. The event highlights the recipients of
Oct 6-8: St. James Court Art Show
The 61st annual St. James Court Art Show will take place from October 6 through October 8. The juried fine arts and arts and craft show hosts 750 artists from around North America and is held in the heart of historic Old Louisville. Hours are Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and
Oct 13: Southern Symbols: Remembering Our Past and Envisioning Our Future
Join the Speed Art Museum for a public conversation. Cities throughout the United States are removing public statues, flags, and monuments associated with the Confederacy. As a nation, we are revisiting how we remember the legacy of slavery, the Civil War, and our history of racial discrimination. In association with the exhibition Southern Accent: Seeking
Oct 13: Bourbon & Bats
Second Chances Wildlife Center is hosting their first adult only (21 and over) fundraiser on Friday, October 13 at Waldeck Mansion. Bourbon & Bats will feature catered food from Brix Wine Bar, bourbon tastings, wine and bourbon bars, “Bourbon Jazz” music by Billy Goat Strut Revue, live and silent auctions , and bat education. The
Oct 13: Uspiritus’ Harvest for Hope Farm to Table Dinner
Some of Louisville’s most notable chefs are teaming up to cook one amazing meal to help raise money for local charity. Uspiritus’ Harvest for Hope Farm to Table Dinner, presented by Brown-Foreman and Merrill Lynch, will feature Chef Bobby Benjamin, Chef John Varanese and Chef Henry Wesley. Each chef will prepare one course of the
Oct 14: Sonya Clark at the Speed Art Museum
Join Southern Accent artist Sonya Clark at the Speed Art Museum as she performs her powerful performance piece Unraveling. For this artwork Clark will carefully unravel a confederate flag thread by thread and invite members of the public to join her in this process. Clark is chair of the Department of Craft/Material Studies at Virginia
Oct 14: Foxhollow Farm 10th Annual Fall Festival
Foxhollow Farm’s 10th Annual Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, October 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the farm in Crestwood. The family-friendly event will include a corn maze, an obstacle course, pumpkins, pny rides, hayrides, arts & crafts, games with prizes, a kid’s costume parade, The Squallis Puppeteers, farm fresh food,
Oct 14-15: Bowman Field Aviation & Military Heritage Festival
Bowman Field will be combining the Aviation Heritage Festival from last year AND the Spirit of 45 event to create the first Bowman Field Aviation & Military Heritage Festival. This event will feature rare vintage aircraft and warplanes from all over the United States, a 4- mile run around the airport presented by Independent Pilot Association benefiting Reach for Kids, military vehicles and
Oct 19: Product Runway
The IIDA 2017 Product Runway, a fashion show presenting local interior designers creating avant-garde garments constructed of interiors related materials, carpet, wall-covering, ceramic tile, vinyl tile, and commercial fabrics, will be held at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage on October 19th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. This year’s theme for the event is Architectural Styles throughout
Oct 20: After Hours at the Speed
Evening hours are back at the Speed! On the third Friday of every month, the Museum will be open until 10 p.m. Each after hours event comes alive with an eclectic mix of music, performances, food and drinks by Wiltshire at the Speed — and of course, art! Come experience the Speed like you’ve never experienced it before.
Oct 28: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
On Saturday, October 28, the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk will take place at Waterfront Park. Registration opens at 7 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m. All proceeds will got towards breast cancer research, support programs and early detection and prevention programs. Register online at makingstrideswalk.org/louisville
Oct 28: Boo La La Halloween Ball
Pristine views. Thriving forests. Playgrounds filled with happy children. Olmsted Parks are picturesque refuges from the city’s hustle and bustle. But just under their surface is a parallel universe, an upside down world where nothing is predictable. On this All Hallows Eve universes may collide… stranger things have been know to happen. Come disguised in
Nov. 4, 9, 24 & 26: Brew in the Lou
Let Mint Julep Tours be your guide to Louisville’s best beer as you spend an afternoon hopping between breweries and taprooms! Whether you’re a hop-head or passionate about porters, there’s something for everyone along the way. You’ll visit three breweries for tours and tasting flights at each stop with insight from your Mint Julep Tours
Nov 4-5: Open Studio Weekend
Each year, for one weekend only, artists from all over Louisville open their doors for Open Studio Weekend. This event is a wonderful opportunity for anyone who appreciates art, from enthusiasts to collectors, to see artists at work, get a glimpse into the process of making art, and in some cases, take advantage of studio
Nov 5, 9, 24 & 26: Discover Derby City Sightseeing Tour
Go deep into Louisville’s history and heritage on a sightseeing tour. Each four-hour tour travels past numerous local sites like Whiskey Row and the city’s Cast Iron District, Falls of the Ohio and its stunning skyline view, historic homes in Old Louisville, landmarks of hometown heroes like Muhammad Ali, and colorful murals in up-and-coming neighborhoods
