Enjoy an evening touring the regions of Pinot Noir! LouVino Douglass Hills hosts monthly tasting classes in their Private Dining Space. This event is presented by LouVino Highland’s Manager and wine enthusiast/Sommelier in training, Gracie Peter from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are $35. eventbrite.com
Louisville Events & Happenings
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June 23: The Bourbon Academy at Woodford Reserve
Spend a full, interactive day at the Woodford Reserve Distillery with Master Distiller Chris Morris or Master Taster Elizabeth McCall learning the fine art of crafting and appreciating bourbon – America’s native spirit. The day includes an extensive behind-the-scenes tour of the Woodford Reserve Distillery, an interactive demonstration of using grains to make mash, charring
June 27: Waterfront Wednesday on the Big Four Lawn
Along with summer comes the WFPK Waterfront Wednesday Concert Series! June’s free concert on the Big Four Lawn will feature music from Bettye Lavette, Company of Thieves and Dr. Dundiff with Otis Junior. Each free concert attracts large audiences to mingle, dance and enjoy the river in a family-friendly park atmosphere with a cash bar and
June 24: Family Adventure Day at Churchill Downs
Bring the kids to Churchill Downs for a day of racing and lots of fun! Family-friendly activities will include pony rides, inflatables, a petting zoo, stick horse races, face painting and more. Family Adventure Day will also have feature activites such as a character meet & greet with Moana and Spider-Man, gemstone mining and a
June 23 & 24: Bike MS: Bluegrass Bourbon Ride
Want to embark on a journey filled with laughter, excitement, support and a profound sense of accomplishment? Bike MS: Bluegrass Bourbon Ride will take cyclists on a grand, unforgettable Kentucky experience. The ride will begin in Lawrenceburg and travel to Heaven Hill Distillery. On Saturday evening, participants will enjoy dinner at the distillery and cyclists
June 23: Kentucky Guild of Brewers Craft Bash at Waterfront Park
For one day this summer, the Kentucky Guild of Brewers and HopCat will transform Louisville’s Waterfront Park into the state’s largest, most exclusive taproom. Yep, that’s right! The Kentucky Craft Bash is back this year at Waterfront Park. This event will feature over 30 Kentucky breweries and more than 70 varieties of beer. Not only
Thursdays in June: Twilight Thursdays at Churchill Downs
Enjoy the thrills of live Thoroughbred racing and $1 beers after work in the Paddock Plaza. Listen to live music, enjoy local food trucks and get betting tips from resident handicappers. Gates open at 4 p.m. and $1 beers are available from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. General admission tickets are just $3 — the
Jun 23: Best of Kentucky Summer Dinner Series: Best of Kentucky Barbecue
Get ready to lick your chops! For the first of the 2018 Best of Kentucky Summer Dinner Series, Woodford Reserve Distillery will welcome award-winning pitmaster John Foreman, owner of Old Hickory Bar-B-Q in Owensboro, KY. This evening will feature distillery tours, live music from bluegrass favorites Grits & Soul and a mouth-watering selection of the
June 23: Family Fun Day at KMAC Museum
Join KMAC educators for a FREE day of family art making for all ages! Tour KMAC’s new exhibition, explore Art Ideas in Studio 715, and make art projects in the Education Studio. This event takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. kmacmuseum.org
Jun 23: Upscale Cocktail Yard Sale at Douglass Blvd Christian Church
The third annual Upscale Yard sale will go on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the Douglas Loop Farmers Market! This year, Voices of Kentuckiana teamed up with the LGBT Film Festival, Louisville Gay Men’s Chorus, Pandora Productions and the Louisville Youth Group for a fabulous finds fundraiser like no other. Enjoy champagne cocktails
June 24: Tour de Clydesdale for JDRF
Clydesdale Athletics Club is hosting, Tour de Clydesdale for JRDF. Beginning at 9 a.m., you can expect routes of 16 and 30 miles at 3rd Turn Brewery – Oldham County. The fundraiser’s minimum is $200 to ride which includes a T-Shirt, food and more. clydesdaleac.org
Jun 28: Main & Clay Luxury Apartments Grand Opening Event
Help welcome Main & Clay to the Butchertown neighborhood! Enjoy champagne upon entry, hors d’oeuvres, a full-service bar, bourbon tasting bar, two chef stations, dessert and performances! The event is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is free! mainandclay.com
Jun 28: Cocktails For A Cure
The American Cancer Society’s, Cocktails For A Cure event is returning for its third year at Copper and Kings Distillery! From 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., local bartenders from restaurants across the city will come together to compete in a cocktail competition to support the fight against cancer. Anyone over 21 years of age is welcome!
Jun 30: Opera Night at the Louisville City FC
Opera and soccer? What a mix! Support your Kentucky Opera by attending Opera Night at the June 30th Louisville City FC game! USE PROMO CODE KYOPERA to purchase your tickets online. Kentucky Opera will receive $4 from every sale. The night begins at 7:30 p.m. seatgeek.com
Jun 30: WFPK Reggae and Soul Picnic
Commune with friends and family and picnic under the trees at Waterfront Park’s Brown-Forman Amphitheater! From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., enjoy food, drinks and music for the WFPK Reggae and Soul Picnic. This free event is for all ages! facebook.com
Jun 30: Taylor Swift in Concert
Taylor Swift fans…are you ready? Taylor Swift is coming to concert here in Louisville June 30, 2o18! From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., enjoy the thrill of your favorite singer as she sings your favorite hits at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium. Tickets start at $52. ticketsidekick.com
Jul 7: JTown Summer Craft Beer Fest
Summertime is here and it is time to sip some summer seasonal beers! The 4th Annual Jeffersontown Summer Craft Beer Fest returns at Gaslight Pavilion and 3rd Turn Brewery. Join some fun and beer from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.! Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door. jtownbeerfest.com
Sep 3: Subway Fresh Fit Hike, Bike & Paddle at Waterfront Park
Bring the entire family for this free, healthy hometown event! Various fitness demonstrations including yoga, tai chi and zumba along with numerous vendor booths promise a great day! Followed by this fun there is a hike, bike ride or a paddle on the Ohio River. This event is not a race and is open to
Aug 31-Sept 3: WorldFest at The Belvedere
Travel around the world in one weekend, right here in downtown Louisville! WorldFest, one of the region’s largest international festivals, celebrates its 16th anniversary with four days of expanded world food, live music, dance, culture and education! This event takes place in downtown Louisville at the Belvedere and admission is free. Food & crafts are
Jul 14: BRAILLE FOR THE SIGHTED at American Printing House for the Blind
Do you ever stare at those dots in an elevator and wonder how they can possibly mean words? In two hours, American Printing House for the Blind can teach you about simple braille and writing braille on a slate and stylus or a braille writer! Best for adults and children age 6 and up. This
Aug 25: 5th Annual Bourbon Mixer at The Henry Clay
Two of Louisville’s most spirited social groups, the Whisky Chicks and the Bourbon Brotherhood, are coming together to host the 5th Annual Bourbon Mixer at The Henry Clay! This year’s event, which is themed as a modern mid-century cocktail party, will include tastings of unique bourbons, bourbon cocktails and bourbon-infused treats from 21 different distilleries.
Aug 24-26: Bourbon Women Sip-osium Conference at The Brown Hotel
The weekend-long “SIP-osium” is an opportunity for women from across the country to learn about bourbon and the surrounding industry! Attendees will participate in educational workshops, meet industry leaders and explore nearby distilleries. The event begins at noon at The Brown Hotel and tickets range from $85 to $285. bourbonwomen.org.
July 22: Taste of Independents
Join APRON Inc. to celebrate and salute our local Independent Restaurants who serve you daily! The Taste of Independents benefits employees in the independent service industry who find themselves in financial need. The event is located at The Olmsted from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and is $50 in advance or $60 at the door.
Aug 25: Bourbon Mixer to Return as Modern Mid-Century Cocktail Party
Cocktail party? We’re in! Join the Whisky Chicks and Bourbon Brotherhood to celebrate the fifth Annual Bourbon Mixer at the Henry Clay. This fundraiser, for the Coalition for the Homeless, will combine great bourbon with upscale cuisine in a spirited atmosphere from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $125, with special early bird pricing of $100
July 26: Misters for MS
Misters for MS is a tall, dark & handsome fundraiser benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. For just $65, you can enjoy a live auction from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Gramercy. Stop by and enjoy the fun! nationalmssociety.org
Jun 30-Sept 15: Music By The Water
Looking for some summer concerts? Norton Commons will host their fourth annual concert series, Music by the Water, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. from June through September. Admission is free and food and drinks will be available. For more information on the music schedule and dates, you can go to nortoncommons.com.
June 1-30: Susan G. Komen Kentucky’s First Ever Confections for the Cure
For the whole month of June, select restaurants in Louisville and Lexington will be honoring those battling breast cancer with pink-inspired desserts. A portion of proceeds from each dessert sold will be donated to support Susan G. Komen Kentucky’s mission to end breast cancer. For information on the participating restaurants and updates on Confections for the
Jul 10: Life of an Olympic Champion: Kelsi Worrell
Have you ever wondered about the life of an Olympic champion? Kentucky to the World will welcome Olympic swimming Gold Medalists Mary T. Meagher Plant and Kelsi Worrell Dahlia on July 10 for a conversation on what exactly it takes to be a champion. This event will be held at Kentucky Center for the Arts and is
June-Sept: Sunset Concert Series at Foxhollow Farm
Watch the sunset while listening to live music and eating local food – some of our favorite things! Foxhollow Farm will host a Sunset Concert Series through September on the second Friday of each month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The June 8 concert features Zach Longoria Project and The DIve. All shows are rain
Friday Nights in July through Sept: Woodford Reserve Friday Night Live
Enjoy a warm evening enjoying bourbon, tours and live music at the Woodford Reserve Distillery! Every Friday night in July, August and September you can experience a different side of Woodford Reserve from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ticket prices range from $15-$46 per person and reservations are highly recommended. woodfordreserve.com
Jul 28: Best of Kentucky Summer Dinner Series: The Farm to Table Experience
The second leg of the 2018 Best of Kentucky Summer Dinner Series will introduce you to a beautiful and unforgettable farm-to-table experience at the Woodford Reserve Distillery. This evening will feature distillery tours, live music and a beautiful menu featuring the freshest local products available with a selection of paired cocktails included! Tickets are $100 per
Jun 8, Jul 20 & Aug 10: Concerts in the Village
Westport Village and 106.9 Play present a free summer concert series featuring Hot Brown Smackdown, The Newbees and Kudmani. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, as well as secret deals and discounts from participating Westport Village shops. The event will take place on June 8, July 2o and August 10 from 6 p.m. to
