Thursday, May 12
Aloft | Justin Lewis at Corner Restaurant
Join us at Corner Restaurant & Bar as local musician Justin Lewis performs live during happy hour from 5-7 pm.
When: May 12, 5:00-7:00 PM
Where: Corner Restaurant & Bar, 102 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Website: Aloft Louisville
Foxhollow Farm | Sunset Concert Series: Dittmeier & The Sawdusters with Dan Van Vechten
Join us for the 3rd annual Sunset Concert Series. These family friendly events take place on the farm lawn- set against the verdant backdrop of Foxhollow’s woodlands. We invite top caliber musicians to perform and local food vendors to prepare delicious farm fresh food.
May concert features Nick Dittmeier and the Sawdusters with Dan Van Vechten.
When: May 12, 6 PM
Where: Foxhollow Farm Store, 8905 Hwy 329, Crestwood, KY 40014
Website: Tickets
Cost: $12; Free for children 12 and under
Willow Park | Barkitecture Louisville 2016
Barkitecture 2016 is an event designed to raise awareness of the plight of homeless animals in our community through the innovative design of living structures for dogs. This is the premiere event, but the goal is to host an annual event that will eventually expand to living and play structures for cats as well.
Participants will be invited to submit completed doghouses in several categories. Attendees will be invited to bid on the doghouses through a silent auction. Adoptable dogs and cats will also be on hand in the hopes they find their forever homes.
Monies raised will go to the Capital Campaign Fund for a new LMAS facility for the animals in our community.
When: May 12, 12:00 PM
Where: Willow Park, 1402 Willow Ave, Louisville, KY
Speed Art Museum | Social Speed
Come break the ice with us at our very first Social Speed as we welcome new and returning visitors! On the second Thursday of each month, Social Speed offers special tours, bars, and adult art lab activities from 6 to 9pm. This month features the debut of a quarterly series "The Defenders" in which local well-known figures are invited to pick one of their guilty pleasure films, share it with the audience, and defend their choice after the screening. The audience is sworn to secrecy about what is screened. This month, artist, actor, and musician Will Oldham shares a cinematic gem.
When: May 12, 6:00-9:00 PM
Where: The Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. Third Street, Louisville, KY 40208
Cost: $15, Members FREE
Iroquois Amphitheater | My Morning Jacket with Twin Limb
91.9 WFPK Presents, as part of The Coors Light Iroquois Amphitheater Concert Series, My Morning Jacket with Twin Limb.
Gates 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.
$1 per ticket will go to The Waterfall Project
All-ages.
When: May 12, 7:30-10:30 PM
Where: Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Rd, Louisville, KY 40215
Cost: $49.50
Alley Theater | Heathers: The Musical
The darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers.
But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D.
When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass… but J.D. has another plan for that bullet...
An amazing musical based on the 1988 cult film.
Directed by Valerie Canon
When: May 12, 8:00-10:00 PM
Where: The Alley Theater, 633 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Cost: Adult $25, Senior/Military $20, Student $20
Friday, May 13
Nulu | The Flea Off Market
This is shaping up to be one of our biggest weekend ever, folks. We'll have the lot and Wenzel Street full. See Maiden Radio play Friday at 7 p.m.
The Flea Off Market is home to over 200 artists, craftspeople, collectors, start-ups, and local businesses of all kinds. Flea patrons can expect to find used books, records, fine arts and crafts, antiques, jewelry, vintage clothing, bath and body products, candles, furniture and homewares, used tools, terrariums, fresh-cut flowers, organic produce and meat, bicycles, tarot readings ... there's kinda everything under the sun.
When: May 13, 4:00 PM
Where: The Flea Off Market, 1007 E Jefferson St. , Louisville, KY 40202
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/628102480676537/
College of Art + Design | Senior Thesis Exhibition Opening Reception
The exhibition for our 2nd BFA class will open Friday the 13th! Join us at the 849Gallery AND the Huff Gallery to see the dynamic work of our seniors: Mal Glazer, Emily Harbin, Meghan Holsclaw, Vinhay Keo, Jordan Lanham, Julie McAfee, Stephanie O’Steen, Eh K Paw, Ken Schuck, Kyle Sherrard, Jenn Toby, Camala Walling.
When: May 13, 5:00-7:00 PM
Where: Kentucky College of Art + Design at Spalding University, 845 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40203
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1725577391017985/
Cost: Free
Veteran's Memorial Park | KY Shakespeare's 'Romeo & Juliet'
For never was a story of more woe than this of Juliet and her Romeo.
Seating is limited - chairs and blankets recommended. If there is inclement weather, the event will be held in Community Center.
When: May 13, 6:30-9:00 PM
Where: Veterans Memorial Park , 10617 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY 40299
Cost: Free
4th Street Live! | District Rhythms: Tony! Toni! Tone!
Part of District Rhythms FREE concert series!
Must be 21+
When: May 13, 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Laughing Derby | Chad Daniels
In 1974 a couple of teenagers decided to skip their post-prom party and go ‘necking’ instead. 9 ½ months later… a star was born. And in the delivery room next to the star… Chad Daniels was born. It’s always been like that. So close yet so far away.
In 2003, Chad performed as a finalist in Comedy Central’s Laugh Riots competition, the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival, which got him enough attention to make his network television debut on the Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn. Since then he has released his debut comedy album ‘Two Minutes for Stale Hacking’, performed on Comedy Central’s ‘Live at Gotham’, recorded his second album ‘Busy Being Awesome’ which is due out this spring on Stand-up Records, and taped his own half hour special ‘Comedy Central Presents… Chad Daniels.’
When: May 13, 6:30-9:00 PM
Where: The Laughing Derby, 1250 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40204
Cost: $15
OPEN Gallery | One Night Only: Tanatus Joei Live
For one night only, OPEN Gallery will be hosting a reception for international artist Tanatus Joei Friday, May 13, from 7-9 p.m. Over 30 pieces of his work, ranging from rainbow elephants to photorealistic drawings, will be on display in the gallery. Joei himself will also demonstrate his skill during a live speed art demonstration throughout the reception. Come one, come all! Free admission!
When: May 13, 7:00-9:00 PM
Where: OPEN Gallery, 2801 South Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40209
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/569122983268390/
Cost: Free
Zanzabar | A Louisville Music Tribute to Louisville Music
The Uncommon Houseflies, Justin Paul Lewis, Nellie Pearl, Ben Traughber,Soft Self Portraits, Karass, Tall Squares, and Howell Dawdy will come together for this two-part event May 13 & 14 to pay tribute to the incredible local music in Louisville, KY with their own spin on Louisville-based originals.
$5/night, 21+. Doors at 8 pm. Proceeds will benefit non-profit fundraiser Poorcastle Festival 2016
Friday, May 13: The Uncommon Houseflies, Justin Paul Lewis, Nellie Pearl, Ben Traughber
Saturday, May 14: Soft Self Portraits, Karass, Tall Squares, Howell Dawdy
When: May 13, 8:00-11:00 PM
Where: Zanzabar, 2100 S Preston St, Louisville, Kentucky 40217
Cost: $5
Bernheim Forest | Creatures of the Night: Frogs & Toads
Spring is an opera, complete with throaty vocals, high pitched vibratos, and an expert cast of creatures, each playing its part in this ancient drama. Our Creatures of the Night series provides opportunities to experience the sights and sounds of nature dramas that often go unnoticed. Journey via van into sections of Bernheim where crepuscular and nocturnal creatures are most active. Led by Bill Napper and fellow Volunteer Naturalists, each program includes some hiking through easy terrain. This month we’ll be looking for frogs and toads, but expect to encounter other creatures of the night. Let’s be surprised! Ages age 8 up only. No pets allowed. Registration and payment due by 4 p.m. on the day prior to the start of program. Call (502) 955- 8512 for last minute updates and changes due to weather.
When: May 13, 8:30-11:00 PM
Where: Bernheim Forest, 2499 Clermont Road, Clermont, KY 40110
Website: http://bernheim.org/event/creatures-of-the-night-frogs-toads/
Cost: Bernheim Members $10; Non – Members $12.
Saturday, May 14
Germantown: What The Germantown?! Festival
You asked. We delivered: What The Germantown?! is back and better than ever.
4 bars collaborating with 4 local breweries to produce 4 limited edition WTG?! beers for 1 epic night.
The Post + Akasha Brewing Company
Four Pegs + Monnik Beer Co.
Nachbar + Against the Grain
Kaiju + Apocalypse Brew Works
When: May 14, 4:00-11:45 PM
Portland | Portland Progressive Dinner
A three-stage "progressive" style dinner event featuring food & beverage grown & crafted in the Portland neighborhood
When: May 14, 4 PM
Where: Multiple locations 1500-1800 Portland Ave,, Portland Avenue, Louisville, KY 40203
Website: http://www.louisvillelotsoffood.com/portland-progressive-dinner.html
Cost: $50 ($40 for Portland residents)
Louisville Zoo | Throo The Zoo 5K Run/Walk
Dash on over to the Zoo to take part in Louisville’s only road race that doesn’t just go around the Zoo but actually “Throo” the Zoo. Enjoy an early morning adventure where you watch as the Zoo wakes up! All of the proceeds from the Throo the Zoo 5K help to fund Zoo education and animal care programs.
When: May 14, 8:00 AM
Where: The Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213
Cost: May 9 – 12: $40; May 13 and Race Day: $45
Schnitzelburg | 2016 Schnitzelburg Arts And Craft Festival
This is the second annual Schnitzelburg Arts and Craft Festival. This is a free, family-friendly event. We will have local vendors selling multiple different and unique items. We will also have music all day and a couple of great food trucks. There will be more details to come within the coming weeks. So make sure to check back and see what we will have going on.
When: May 14, 9:00 AM-9:00 PM
Where: 1039 Ash Street, Louisville, KY
Cost: Free
LFPL | How-To Festival
This free, interactive festival showcases local experts teaching participants how to do more than 100 things in 5 hours—everything from how to milk a cow to how to hula hoop to how to garden.
Find a list of programs here.
When: May 14, 10:00-3:00 PM
Where: Louisville Free Public Library Main Branch, 301 York Street, Louisville, KY 40203
Website: http://www.lfpl.org/how-to/pdf/2016-List-of-How-Tos.pdf
Cost: Free
Mellwood Antiques & Interiors | Fleatiques
Fleatiques is an open-air shopper's paradise & community event featuring quality unique, flea, vintage & antique wares + great food & fun April - October. 2nd weekend of the month, Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
When: May 14, 10:00-5:00 PM
Where: Mellwood Antiques & Interiors, 1860 Mellwood Ave., Louisville, KY
Website: https://www.facebook.com/fleatiques502/?fref=ts
Louisville Zoo | Penguin Cove Opening
Guest experiences near the Islands exhibit area will greatly be enhanced with a new penguin exhibit and the introduction of a new species of penguins – “Little” Penguins. Penguin Cove will give guests the opportunity to observe the penguins’ social, natural behaviors in an outdoor exhibit area. Guests will also be able to visit one-on-one with the animals in a private interactive area.
When: May 14, 10:00-5:00 PM
Where: The Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213
Cost: Adult $16.25; Children $11.75; Senior $11.75
Norton Commons | Art Festival & Spring Homes Showcase
Visit the Norton Commons Town Center to peruse local arts & crafts of all shapes and sizes. We’ll have painters, jewelry makers, sculptors, potters, woodworkers, and many other makers displaying their wonderful wares. We’ll also have live music and plenty of food and drink, so spend the whole day with us! The Art Festival will take place from 11-5 on both May 14 & 15.
Food: Boo Boo Smoke Shack will serve up BBQed deliciousness all day, and Meeting Street Coffeehouse will sell caffeinated goodness to the masses, in addition to our awesome neighborhood restaurants, so come with an appetite!
Saturday, May 14: 11-2, Whiskey Bent Valley Boys • 2:30-5, Hermanos
Sunday, May 15: 11-2, Troubadours of Divine Bliss • 2-5, Millers Folly
When: May 14-15, 11:00-5:00 PM
Where: Norton Commons Town Center, 10712 Meeting Street, Prospect, KY 40059
Against The Grain | 70K and Gnight Ryder Double Bottle Release
It’s a double feature, folks!
Together for one imperial release, we give you 70K and Gnight Ryder! We’ve bottled not one, but TWO big, barrel aged beers and are releasing them on the same day at the same time. The best part? You don’t even need a ticket!
When: May 14, 12:00-6:00 PM
Where: Against the Grain, 401 E. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
Cost: Free admission, Bottle $18
Conrad-Caldwell House | Mad Hatter's Tea
Take a trip down the rabbit hole at the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, where it’s always time for tea. To commemorate the 151st anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” Conrad’s Castle will become the setting for the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Sample seductive savories, savor sinful sweets and sip beguiling beverages in a setting fit for a queen (or king)! Relax for an afternoon after the hustle and bustle of the Kentucky Derby. Tea will be served promptly at 2pm on Saturday, May 14. Tickets are $30 a person. Children are welcome. Dress is encouraged to be festive. Come prepared for surprises. You never know who you’ll meet…
When: May 14, 2:00-3:30 PM
Where: Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, 1402 St. James Court, Louisville, KY 40208
Website: http://conrad-caldwell.org/mad-hatters-tea-party/
Cost: $30
Cahoots | Benefit Show
Cahoots is a bar that has deep roots in the Louisville hip hop community. Last year the bar was the target of a lot of bad press and in turn temporarily lost their liquor license. Now is our time to give back. If you have ever had a good time at Cahoots, performed there or had some of those bomb cheese fries this is your chance to show your appreciation. Come out get one of the best burgers in town, listen to some of the best music in the city and show love to a spot that has always had the pulse of Louisville hip hop in its heart.
When: May 14, 7:00 PM
Where: Cahoots
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/839786072832503/?active_tab=posts
Champs | DCRG Bourbon Brawlers vs. Jewel City Rollergirls
Come out and see your DCRG Bourbon Brawlers take on the Jewel City Rollergirls!
When: May 14, 7:00-10:00 PM
Where: Champs Rollerdome, 9851 La Grange Rd., Louisville, KY
Cost: Adults $11; Kids $4
Slugger Field | Louisville City v. St. Louis
PURPLE REIGN!
When: May 14, 7:30-10:00 PM
Where: Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E Main Street, Louisville, KY
Cost: Varies
Iroquois Amphitheater | Hotel Transylvania 2
PG-89 min run time. Hotel owner Dracula (voice of Adam Sandler) is concerned that his half-human grandson Dennis isn't embracing his vampire heritage. He and his fellow ghouls put Dennis through a "monster-in-training" boot camp, but their efforts are complicated by the arrival of Dracula's dad, a traditionalist vampire named Vlad (Mel Brooks). Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, Steve Buscemi, David Spade, Keegan-Michael Key, Fran Drescher, Molly Shannon, Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman, Dana Carvey, and Rob Riggle also lend their voices to this animated sequel.
When: May 14, 7:30-10:00 PM
Where: Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road, Louisville, KY 40214
Cost: Free
Sunday, May 15
Proof | Mother's Day Fallback Brunch
Don't let Derby overshadow mom this year – Proof on Main has you covered with a fallback Mother's Day brunch she'll love. Treat her to our a la carte brunch menu the Sunday after Derby and she'll feel like a queen feasting on dishes like our French Toast Casserole or the Proof Benedict.
Be a good kid and call 502.217.6360 for reservations!
When: May 15, 10:00-2:00 PM
Where: Proof on Main, 702 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
Waterfront Park | 2016 Together Walk Louisville
Grab a pair of walking shoes, roll up your sleeves, and meet others who want to make a difference. It’s time to make fibromyalgia visible in historic Louisville, Kentucky! The Kentuckiana Fibromyalgia Support Group invites you to participate in the inaugural Louisville Together Walk! The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association is joining forces with local organizations like ours across the U.S. to launch TOGETHER WALKS in 2016 to raise fibromyalgia awareness and research funding
When: May 15, 10:00-12:00 PM
Where: Brown Foreman, Waterfront Park , Louisville, KY
Rauch Planetarium | Astronomy Day Celebration
Astronomy Day Celebration In addition to a special $5/person admission to our public shows at 1 PM, 2 PM and 3 PM (members get in FREE), representatives from the Louisville Astronomical Society will be on hand with solar telescopes and other activities.
Join us at 4 p.m. for a free presentation as we take you on a visual journey exploring all of the exciting new discoveries that have been made by the groundbreaking New Horizons mission and its study of Pluto and other dwarf planets. The presentation ends with an unveiling of our expanded meteorite collection, boasting of over 70 amazing specimens. Don't miss out on this exciting afternoon of all things astronomical!
When: May 15, 1:00-5:00 PM
Where: Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Planetarium, 106 W Brandeis Ave, Louisville, KY 40208
Website: http://louisville.edu/planetarium/events/astronomyday
Cost: $5
