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Louisville Events & Happenings
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May 25-29: Abbey Road On The River
It’s hard to believe it’s not really The Beatles performing live when you attend Abbey Road on the River every year. This is the world’s largest Beatles-inspired tribute festival is held annually over Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-29, 2017. The 5-day event will feature more than 50 bands, including Hermit starring Peter Noone, Peter Asher
May 27-30: Flags4Vets 2017 Memorial Day Vigil
Volunteers will form the letters “USA” using 25,000 flags from veterans’ graves. When completed, the letters will each be 150′ high and all 3 letters together will be 450′ wide. These 25,000 flags honor all of America’s fallen heroes, from every state in the Union, including military, law enforcement and fire fighters. This event will
May 29: Subway Fresh Fit Hike, Bike & Paddle
Spend your Memorial Day down at the Great Lawn for the Subway Fresh Fit Hike, Bike & Paddle. This free event is a great opportunity to kick off your summer in your healthy hometown. The morning begins with various fitness demonstrations, followed by your choice of hike, bike, or paddle route around downtown Louisville. All
May 31: Waterfront Wednesday
It’s time again for the WFPK Waterfront Wednesday Concert Series. May’s free concert on the Big Four Lawn will feature music from the Mavericks, Hollis Brown and Peter Searcy. Grab your chairs and blankets, pack a snack and head down to the riverfront to enjoy an evening of music. wfpk.org
Jun 1: Twilight Thursday
Enjoy the thrills of live Thoroughbred racing and $1 beers after work in the Paddock Plaza. Listen to live music, try fare from local food trucks and get betting 101 tips from resident handicappers. Gates open at 4 p.m., general admission is just $3 and $1 beers are available from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Jun 2: Westport Village Sunset Concert Series – Funkasaurus
Funkasaurus is known as a few guys playing tunes on the street with a mixture of funk, old school hip-hop with a unique combination of instruments including an accordion, a saxophone and a trombone. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to be donated to Dare to Care Food Bank. Everyone who donates will
Jun 2: Catitude
One June 2, Block Party Handmade Boutique is presenting Catitude, an exhibition featuring original works by hand-selected artists to help support Shamrock Foundation. All work will be cat-themed and pawsitively purrfect. Opening night will be from 5p.m. to 9 p.m. at their 4th Street location. Drinks and cat-themed snacks will be available during the show
Jun 2: Denim and Diamonds Gala
The 10th Annual Denim and Diamonds fundraiser for Parkinson Support Center is Friday, June 2 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY 40207. Wear your finest cowboy attire and enjoy a live auction, cocktails and a seated dinner. Tickets start at $200 for this fundraiser for Parkinson’s Disease research. For
Jun 2-4: Louisville Tango Festival
The second annual Louisville Tango Festival will take place June 2-4 at The Gillespie. The festival combines a breathtaking venue with the very best dancers, teachers and musicians, along with authentic food and drink, to bring the feel of Buenos Aires to Louisville. The three- day event will highlight Argentine tango dancing to live music
Jun 2: Old Crow Medicine Show at Iroquois Ampitheater
On Friday, June 2, award-winning country/folk band Old Crow Medicine Show will pay homage to Bob Dylan when they make their tour stop at the Iroquois Amphitheater. The platinum-selling band, who are two-time Grammy Award winners, are embarking on a 29-date tour, during which they will be playing Dylan’s iconic alum Blonde On Blonde in its
Jun 3: Fest of Ale
Fest of Ale will celebrate their 12th anniversary on Saturday, June 3 at the New Albany Riverfront Amphitheater. Thousands of fun-loving, beer-drinking folks from Southern Indiana and Louisville gather annually, rain or shine, for this popular annual “Fest of Ale” event to sample beers from around the world, socialize with friends and raise funds for
Jun 3: Outrunning Autism
Runner? Jogger? Walker? Join FEAT– Families for Effective Autism Treatment of Louisville and Churchill Downs for the 12th Annual Outrunning Autism 5k Fun Walk. This year’s walk will be held at The Parklands of Floyds Fork–Beckley Creek Park on Saturday, June 3 at 9:00 a.m. Outrunning Autism is a race event for all ages and
Jun 4: Family Adventure Day at Churchill Downs
Bring the kids the Churchill Downs for a day of racing and family activities including pony rides, inflatables, petting zoo, stick horse races in the Paddock, face painting and more. Tickets are $8 when purchased online in advance, and include unlimited access to all kid-friendly activities. $1 of every Family Adventure ticket is donated to
June 4: The Prelude
The Waterfront Botanical Gardens is hosting their annual fundraiser, The Prelude, to support the building of the Education Pavilion and its surrounding gardens. There will be libations and hors d’oeuvres by Atria Hospitality and performances by artists from the Louisville Ballet and Dick Sisto. The event will take place on the site of the future
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
June 6-11: Kentucky Bourbon Affair
11 Imagine a fantasy camp for bourbon lovers and that’s exactly what The Kentucky Bourbon Affair™ is. This five-day bourbon experience features behind-the-scenes tours, private barrel selections and specialty events at the world’s most iconic distilleries and famous Louisville hot spots. Buy one pass for all five days or go a la carte. For more information, including
Jun 8: Twilight Thursday
Enjoy the thrills of live Thoroughbred racing and $1 beers after work in the Paddock Plaza. Listen to live music, try fare from local food trucks and get betting 101 tips from resident handicappers. Gates open at 4 p.m., general admission is just $3 and $1 beers are available from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Jun 8: Bourbon and Bowties
The eight annual Bourbon & Bowties will honor 13-year-old Mason Christensen, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 9. A special Bird Dog Bay bowtie, tie and an exclusive Bourbon & Bowties bangle have been designed in Mason’s honor, which all will be available for purchase at the event. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres prepared
Jun 9-10: CirqueLouis East of the Sun
Cool off this summer with a journey to the Arctic North as the Polar Bear Prince and his bride travel beyond the ice and snow, where only the North Wind blows. CirqueLouis’ acrobats, jugglers, dancers, and aerialists astound on the stage and in the air in this tale which takes us East of the Sun
Jun 9: Foxhollow Farm’s Sunset Concert Series
Watch the sun set at beautiful Foxhollow Farm while listening to live music and eating local fare. Foxhollow will host a Sunset Concert Series May through September on the second Friday of each month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The next concert is Friday, June 9, featuring Frederick the Younger and Alanna Fugate. This family-friendly
Jun 10: Moving Day Louisville
The National Parkinson Foundation in partnership with “I am Ali” festival is hosting Moving Day® Louisville, a fundraising walk for Parkinson’s disease (PD). Moving Day® Louisville will be held at Waterfront Park – Brown Amphitheater on June 10, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The money raised through Moving Day® will help improve the lives of
Jun 10: Bourbon by the Bridge
CASA of the River Region is hosting a premier bourbon tasting event benefiting abused and neglected children. Those attending the event along the Waterfront will enjoy live jazz music and heavy hors d’oeuvres during the event, which will last from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 10 at the Big Four Bridge Lawn.
Jun 10: The Boys & Girls Club of Kentuckiana’s The Big Event–Club Gatsby: A Night in the Roaring 20s
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana will host “The Big Event – Club Gatsby: A Night in the Roaring 20s” on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 6:00pm at the Louisville Marriott Downtown, 280 W. Jefferson Street. The fundraiser – which includes a silent & live auction, cocktails and dinner – is presented by Brown-Forman.
Jun 11: Tri Louisville
Why not TRI for a day!? Race while fully taking on Downtown Louisville. Hop into the Ohio River and ride along a fully closed Bike Course. Cruise through the skyline and transition to a run through the beautiful Waterfront Park. Cross the Finish Line and add Tri Louisville to your bank of extraordinary races. Admission
Jun 15: Twilight Thursday
Enjoy the thrills of live Thoroughbred racing and $1 beers after work in the Paddock Plaza. Listen to live music, try fare from local food trucks and get betting 101 tips from resident handicappers. Gates open at 4 p.m., general admission is just $3 and $1 beers are available from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Jun 16: Kentucky to the World’s First Modern Thinkers Social Series
On Friday, June 16, Kentucky to the World will host the first Modern Thinkers Social Series featuring Tracy Drain, a Louisville native and Flight Systems Engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where she works on the robotic exploration of our solar system. Tracy will bring her expertise in science and enthusiasm for sharing with the
June 16-17: Kentuckiana Pride Festival
Join thousands of people on the Belvedere for the Kentukiana Pride Festival on June 16 and 17. This year’s festival will feature two stages, family zone and over 100 vendors. Before the festival, the Kentuckiana Pride Parade heads down Main Street from Floyd to 5th on Friday, June 16. Admission is $5 each day. kypride.com
Jun 17: Braille for the Sighted
June 17, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Learn about Louis Braille’s tactile alphabet and practice writing on a braille slate and a braillewriter. Advanced students will learn more about braille contractions and whole word signs, as well as how to write music and do math with braille. Participants may attend one session, or both! Best for adults
Jun 17: Soulfood Festival
The Soul Food Festival is an inviting event that highlights the aroma of soul food cooking in the air, while bringing together family and friends in a social atmosphere for an evening of Grammy entertainment and empowerment information. Gates along the Waterfront open at 2p.m. and the show starts at 4 p.m. General Admission tickets
Jun 17: 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, June 17. 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
Jun 21: Rooftop Summer Solstice Yoga Frazier Museum
This year the Summer Solstice and International Day of Yoga both fall on June 21. To celebrate, Trisha Durham, RYT 500 and Hollie Nesbitt. E-RYT 200 will lead a class on the rooftop of the Frazier Museum. The Juicery will be providing fresh juice to quench your thirst after class. There are two class times
Jun 22: Eli Young Band
Kick off your summer with a bang when country music stars Eli Young Band hit the stage at the Mercury Ballroom on Thursday, June 22. Tickets start at $25.
Jun 22: Twilight Thursday
Enjoy the thrills of live Thoroughbred racing and $1 beers after work in the Paddock Plaza. Listen to live music, try fare from local food trucks and get betting 101 tips from resident handicappers. Gates open at 4 p.m., general admission is just $3 and $1 beers are available from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Jun 24: Kentucky Craft Bash
On Saturday, June 24, the Kentucky Guild of Brewers will host its first annual Kentucky Craft Bash at Waterfront Park’s Festival Plaza. The Kentucky Craft Bash will be the state’s largets beer festival featuring beers produced within the Commonwealth. This event will host over 30 Kentucky breweries featuring more than 70 varieties of beer. Not
Jun24-25: Bike MS Blugrass Bourbon Ride
On Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25, 2017, Bike MS: Bluegrass Bourbon Ride will take cyclists on a grand Kentucky experience. Cyclists will begin in Lawrenceburg, KY and travel to Heaven Hill Distillery. Routes will take cyclists through horse country and the infamous Bourbon Trail. On Saturday evening we will enjoy dinner at Heaven Hill
Jun 24: The Popcast
Milk and Honey Tees is bringing The Popcast Live! to town on Saturday, June 24 at the Time Faulkner Gallery at 7 p.m. The live show will have the same heart as the weekly episodes, but with the added bonuses of Knox’s fear of public speaking and Jamie’s unedited filter. Fortunately for them, the buoy
Jun 27: Louisville Storytellers Project: Summer of Love
The Courier-Journal’s Louisville Storytellers Project presents evenings of true stories told live by notable figures in the community and our neighbors in a TED Talk format. These first-person stories curated around community topics aim to entertain, connect and inspire. The next Storytellers Project will take place on Tuesday, June 27 at 7 p.m. The theme
June 28: Waterfront Wednesday
It’s time again for the WFPK Waterfront Wednesday Concert Series. June’s free concert on the Big Four Lawn will feature music from Pokey Lafarge, Robyn Hitchcock and Carly Johnson. Grab your chairs and blankets, pack a snack and head down to the riverfront to enjoy an evening of music. wfpk.org
Jun 29: Cocktails and Conservation
On June 29, The Forecastle Foundation will debut their concert series, Cocktails & Conservation, with the Louisville Orchestra’s own Teddy Abrams as he previews his Forecastle Festival set: Teddy Abrams and Friends. Those who know and love the Forecastle Festival’s giant art wall, will be thrilled to learn that resident artist, Petersen Thomas, will be painting
Jun 29: Twilight Thursday
Enjoy the thrills of live Thoroughbred racing and $1 beers after work in the Paddock Plaza. Listen to live music, try fare from local food trucks and get betting 101 tips from resident handicappers. Gates open at 4 p.m., general admission is just $3 and $1 beers are available from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Jun 30: 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 Friday, June 30. 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
July 2: Buy Local Fair
The Louisville Independent Business Alliance will hose the 9th Annual Buy Local Fair on Sunday, July 2 from noon until 6 p.m. at Louisville Water Tower Park. The event will feature booths from a variety of local businesses, artists and craftspeople, community organizations and farmers as well as live music, a cooking competition, food and
July 4: Louisville Waterfront Fourth
Celebrate the Fourth with music, fireworks and family fun. There will be free concerts from Mojoflo, Dr. Dundiff & Otis Jr., Jenna Dean, Afrophysicists and DJ Kaos. Fireworks will be set off and attendees can enjoy upscale festival cuisine, Coors Light Beer Garden and an Old Forester Bourbon Bar.
Jul 8-9: Louisville Orchestra performs Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
On July 8 and 9, The Louisville Orchestra will perform Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts as part of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series. Audiences will be able to relive he magic of the film in high-definition on a 40-foot screen while hearing the orchestra perform
Jul 8: Made Market
Made Market is Louisville’s finest curated handmade market. At our Summer Market you will find the best makers from Louisville and the surrounding region all at The Pointe in Butchertown ready to showcase their amazing products. Admission and parking are free. made-market.co
Jul 14-16: Forecastle Festival
Break out your favorite outfit and get your dancing shoes ready: it’s music festival season. Forecastle Festival is back this year with a great musical lineup. The three-day festival features hometown conductor Teddy Abrams and friends, Cage the Elephant, NEEDTOBREATHE, Judah and the Lion, Capital Cities, X Ambassadors, Waka Flocka Flame, and many more. Enjoy Forecastle for
July 21: Westport Village Sunset Concert Series – Hot Brown Smackdown
Hot Brown Smackdown is a bluegrass fueled, funk-steered, rock influenced, semi-acoustic party. Energetic and soulful, they skillfully bridge the gap between jamgrass and genres beyond, deploying textured bluegrass polyphony and infectious rhythms to keep you moving all night. Bike to Beat Cancer benefiting Norton Cancer Institute will be on-site to raise awareness, sign up family
July 22: Bard-a-Thon
More Shakespeare performances will be held July 22 at the Bard-a-Thon. Enjoy three Shakespeare classics, including “Richard II,” “Much Ado About Nothing” and “Julius Caesar,” all in one day. The event will have food trucks and activities starting at 3 p.m. This event is free and is put on by the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival. All
Jul 22: A Slice of Life
Ovarian Awareness of Kentucky (OAK) is holding their 5th Annual A Slice of Life tasting event on Saturday, July 22nd at 7PM. This year’s event will be held at The Kentucky Derby Museum. During this event, guests will purchase a ticket to enjoy delicious cuisine and beverages provided by local vendors. All proceeds from this
