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Come to Louisville's biggest Beer Pong Tournament! Enjoy $6 Bud/Bud Light Pitchers and $3 Bombs.

 

 

Always entertaining rough-and-tough, side-by-side NASCAR Camping World Truck Series action opens a three-race weekend!

 

 

Floetry was an English R&B duo comprising Marsha Ambrosius ("the Songstress") and Natalie Stewart ("the Floacist"). The group recorded two studio albums, one live album and sold over 1,500,000 records worldwide.

July 9, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.

 

 

Doors open at 8 p.m., concert starts at 9 p.m.

 

Poorcastle 2015
Poorcastle Festival began between friends in the summer of 2013 with the intent to showcase the best local music Louisville has to offer. The inaugural Poorcastle Festival began as one day with only 13 bands, then grew to two full days showcasing 24 bands in the second year. Now, in its third year, organizers are bringing three full days of local music with 33 bands from right here in Louisville.
July 10 – 12, 2 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Apocalypse Brew Works
1612 Mellwood Ave
Louisville, KY 40206
More info here
$5 per day
 

 

Cartoonists have used humor to encourage people to think in new ways, to criticize those in power, to challenge the status quo or simply to point out absurdity in our society. This lecture will discuss the lives and careers of cartoonists whose creative works are preserved in The Filson's collections. Featured will be artists such as Fontaine Fox, Jr., whose beloved Toonerville Folks cartoon ran in hundreds newspapers across the nation for over 40 years. Also highlighted will be the drawings of Wyncie King, a political cartoonist who got his start in Louisville and remembered the city fondly in his later years. Jana Meyer is an Assistant Curator of Special Collections.

 

 

Nothing goes better with blues music than hot barbecue! Catch the tunes of New Orleans and Memphis while you eat with your hands at Four Roses Bourbon Louisville Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival. Indulge in a variety of barbecue styles from the best smokehouses in town, all cooking up their secret recipes for your pleasure! No food, drink or pets allowed. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome.

 

 

Lauderdale has always stayed true to his North Carolina roots but is influenced from the experience of his travels. He first immersed himself in the early country music scenes of both New York City and Los Angeles before breaking through in Nashville as a songwriter. He has helped pave the way of the current Americana Movement, recording records and writing songs that cross genres from country, pop, roots, rock, folk and bluegrass.

 

 

The Acoustic duo Strung Out Loud performs songs from the 80s, 90s and today.

 

 

Since 1968, the Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville Homearama has given Louisville residents the opportunity to tour more than 800 homes, each reflecting the unique and professional talents of builders, interior designers, craftspeople and landscape architects. At Homearama you can discover decorating ideas and design trends, shop artwork and furniture or buy the home of your dreams!

 

 

Paddle for Hunger, presented by the Louisville Mayor’s Office and Yum! Brands, is a fun-filled day of teambuilding and competition as teams of ten race voyager canoes on the Ohio River. Proceeds benefit Dare to Care Food Bank.

 

 

A Celebration of the '90s hosted by DJ ZNYCE with music by DJ Q & DJ EmptyBeats. The dress code is strictly enforced. No athletic wear, no sneakers, no hoodies, no plain T-shirts, no ball caps.

 

 

Along with the Lagers Homebrewer contest, Bluegrass Brewing Company will feature a limited brunch buffet inside (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.) and outside games and booths featuring local artist vendors (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.). Come watch the brewers work, have brunch, play some outside games and check out some local artists. This is a dog-friendly event. BBC in St. Matthews and the Lager's Club have partnered to host a brew-off for a chance to brew on the BBC system and have your beer tapped and served during craft beer week.

 

 

Come out for a relaxing family-friendly day on the banks of the Ohio River on Sunday. You can enjoy music by Beatles tribute band The Rigby’s, Magic by Dave Cotrell, an Ice Cream Eating Contest, a miniature train ride, pony rides, a farm animal petting zoo, an archaeology dig and tours of the historic Farnsley-Moremen House (1/2 price). All other activities are free with the exception of food and ice cream purchases. Food vendors: Shack in the Back Barbeque and Ehrler’s Ice Cream. Special bonus: The Friends of the Southwest Library will be holding a book sale in the Riverside Visitors Center. Find great books at bargain prices!

 

 

The Taste of Independents, produced by Apron Inc., benefits employees in the independent service industry who find themselves in financial need through no fault of their own. There will be a silent auction and entertainment provided by local favorite, The Robbie Bartlett Duo.