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It's Memorial Day Weekend in Louisville, and there's WAY too much to do. Good problem to have, right? If you'd like suggestions like these delivered to your inbox each week, subscribe to Louisville.com's Weekender here! If you've got oodles of free time on Monday and want a few more suggestions, check out Where to Go and What to Do Memorial Day 2015  in Louisville here! Happy weekend! 

 

 

Abbey Road on the River is a celebration of the music and legend of the Beatles. This year’s festival will include a 75th birthday party for John Lennon and music from the likes of Phil Kenzie, Laurence Juber, Bruce in the USA, Tim Piper and Working Class Hero, BritBeat, the Newbees and many more. View the entire schedule here and purchase your tickets here!

 

 

Bluegrass Farmers' Market
The market will offer a variety of fresh produce, meat, and eggs—many items are produced by resettled refugees using their extensive agricultural skills to provide fresh, nutritious, locally grown produce for their families and the community.

 

Kentucky Shakespeare's “Shakespeare on Stage Film Series”.  We are partnering with Baxter Avenue Theatre to present 5 recent Shakespeare stage performances on film.  Bring KY Shakespeare poster for $5 off and a complimentary bottle of water.

 

 

This Thursday, tucked inside Decca's underground cocktail haven, The Cellar Lounge, the East Indies-inspired affair will feature Chef Annie's interpretation of dishes inspired by Thailand, Vietnam, India and the Philippines alongside hip-hop tracks courtesy of DJ Ryan Rugger.

 

 

Come enjoy a Caribbean atmosphere of live reggae music, ethnic food and the Caribbean vendor market. The Kentucky Reggae Festival, brings a truly Caribbean atmosphere to Louisville’s backyard without the expense of traveling to the islands! No food, drink or pets allowed. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome.

 

The West End Poetry Opera is an unflinching, authentic performance that is at times uncomfortable because of its candor, a work of profound hope, and ultimately, an honest work of art illuminating a call to integrate social and economic justice into urban planning policy.
May 22, 7 – 9 p.m.
The Kentucky Center
501 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
www.kentuckycenter.org
Free event. Tickets required. Call 584-7777 to reserve a ticket.

 

It's opening night at the Jeffersonville River Stage and it's bound to be a great time! 
May 22, 7 – 11 p.m.

 

Friday night fireworks by the Louisville Bats.  Show begins right after the game. 

 

 

Turbo Fruits is a rock 'n roll band and one that could likely take your state rock n' roll champion to the mat in less time than it takes to cue up a record. Discount Guns is a fuzz/blues rock duo out of Louisville, KY. The band is comprised of John Ford and Edward Vincent, both of whom write the songs, and switch off on instruments and vocals.

 

 

Enjoy a huge vintage outdoor market on the Waterfront Plaza! Over 100 vendors from all over Kentuckiana will be setting up vintage items, antiques, collectibles, and repurposed/recycled goods. There will be food trucks and a variety of craft beer!

One of Italy’s most innovative theater companies, Compagnia TPO creates interactive performances for children using dance, music and cutting-edge digital technologies. In this piece, two dancers guide children from the audience on an adventure of discovery in the world’s oceans, with special emphasis on the Mediterranean Sea – a cradle of nature, culture and myths. 
May 23, 11 – 1 p.m.
The Kentucky Center
501 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
$18

 

The Atlanta Dream will host the 2015 Atlanta Dream Classic at the KFC Yum! Center on May 23 to open its preseason schedule. The event, which will feature a doubleheader of WNBA preseason contests, will be highlighted by the return to Louisville of current Dream stars Angel McCoughtry and Shoni Schimmel teams on May 21 and May 22, giving all four teams an opportunity to play each of the other teams in attendance over the three-day period.

 

Come to Nowhere Bar for our 3rd Annual White Party with guest DJ JAY KAY during Memorial Weekend! No cover before 11pm. Be sure to dress in white!

 

After the death of The Band’s drummer, Levon Helm, in April of 2012, a small group of Indianapolis musicians decided to get together and play the songs of The Band to honor Mr. Helm’s legacy. As word of their plans began to spread amongst the local music community, the group grew larger and it was decided to recreate The Band’s legendary final show, The Last Waltz. That concert, also a brilliant film and soundtrack directed by Martin Scorsese, features The Band as well as several of the biggest musicians of the day.

First Annual RumpFest, less creatively known as The Highland Avenue Block Party, hosted by Rumplings in conjunction with Sole Foundation andWest Sixth Brewing.
Confirmed Musical Acts:
Jalin Roze
Elephant Room
Ocifer
Mistro
Hound of the Buskervilles
J-Rite
Fusionary
Food will be served inside Rumplings, as well as outdoors. We have a full liquor license, for this event, with outdoor vending. There is no charge to attend! Come join us for a great time and an eclectic mix of culture!

 

Come enjoy the Beatersville Car & Bike Show, featuring1968 & earlier models, traditional and custom hotrods, the Ms. Beatersville Contest and live music featuring Nulydedz, The Ass Haulers, Laurie Jane and the 45’s, The Hot Wires, The Elixirs, The Krank Daddies, Jane Rose and The Deadend Boys, and The Rocketz.

 

Mayor Jeff M. Gahan and the City of New Albany, along with 91.9 WFPK are proud to present the second Boomtown Ball & Festival. This event will be held on Market St. in downtown New Albany. Flea Off Market is a unique outdoor bazaar that will feature both regional and local New Albany vendors offering records, books, antiques, vintage items, fine arts & crafts, and more! The lineup for the outdoor stage curated with the help of New Albany natives Houndmouth begins at 1:30pm and includes Langhorne Slim, The Apache Relay, The Features, Big Big, Jalin Roze, Lazy Sunday, Lydia Burrell & The Hart Strings.
May 24, 1 – 11 p.m.
Market St.
New Albany, IN
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Free!

 

 

Join us for Kentuckiana’s largest Sunday Singles dance at Moose Lodge! Hundreds of singles attend every Sunday night. There are chances to win cash and prizes. Entertainment is provided by DJ Kenny Sauter. This event is presented by KySinglesDance.com.

 

Taking their name from the Hudson River sloops that repelled the British warships before the Battle of Brooklyn – using fire and water to fight darkness with light – Brooklyn-based Fireships makes guitar-driven alt-folk that’s dreamy and fiery, spontaneous and well-crafted. Local garage rock favorites Blind Tigers and jazz fusion trio round out an eclectic bill.
May 24, 8 – 11 p.m.
Haymarket Whiskey Bar
331 E Market St
Louisville, KY 40202
Free!

 

 

Mayor's Hike Bike & Paddle
The Subway Fresh Fit Hike, Bike and Paddle takes place at the top of Waterfront Park's Great Lawn at E. Witherspoon Street near the dancing fountain. Parking is available in many areas around Waterfront Park.
May 25, 12a.m.
Witherspoon Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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Free General Admission is available for Active Military & Veterans with Military I.D. 

 

One of the nation’s finest flea markets with dealers from across the nation. Over 600 booths featuring antiques, collectibles, crafts, candles, surplus, jewelry and much more. May 22 - May 25.

 

Come on down to the Ohio River and help us kick off the Belle's 101st summer season! Include the delicious buffet meal (inside seating, advance reservations required) or choose sightseeing only (all-weather upstairs, outside seating) and be a part of a true river adventure.

 

Come cheer on the Louisville Bats! 

 

PaintNite comes to Wick's in New Albany every Monday in May! With instruction from one heck of a talented artist, Lacole Offutt, YOU can make a painting worthy of hanging! Regular price is $45, but use code WICKS20 at checkout and get $20 OFF! And to get your creative juices flowing, we'll have $3 Margaritas and Martinis and $2 Pints and Bottles of Domestic Beer at your disposal. Get there early for BOGO Pasta, served all day, every Monday.

 

 

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. The public is invited to assist with placing the flags beginning on Saturday, May 23rd at noon and continuing through the weekend until all 25,000 flags have been placed.  

 

Louisville's best weekly open mic! Occasionally featuring touring headliners, always featuring hilarious locals.
May 25, 10 – 11 p.m.
The Silver Dollar
1761 Frankfort Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206
Free!