2013 Kentucky State Fair
The Kentucky State Fair is an 11-day celebration of the history, heritage and culture of the Bluegrass State. Nearly 600,000 attend America’s largest indoor fair, which uses all 1.2 million square feet of contiguous exhibit space at the Kentucky Exposition Center. While its roots are in agriculture, the Kentucky State Fair has grown into a trade and public education exposition, as well as a major entertainment venue. The World’s Championship Horse Show, held during the Fair, is the world’s richest and most prestigious saddlebred show. Attendees and exhibitors contribute over $16.8 million annually in economic impact. The Kentucky State Fair & World’s Championship Horse Show are owned and produced by the Kentucky State Fair Board, an agency of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet. August 15, 12:00-11:55 PM Kentucky Exposition Center
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
http://www.kystatefair.org/
(502) 367-5185
Vary Wilhelm Tell at the Frazier History Museum
Want to learn more about history? Then come to the Frazier History Museum and hear an account of the medieval Swiss farmer and hunter who became a national hero. August 15, 1:15-1:30 PM Frazier History Museum
829 West Main Street
Louisville, KY -
http://www.fraziermuseum.org/calendar/?entry=841&display=month
(502) 753-5663
Admission Vertical Horizon with special guest Blind Melon FREE concert
Vertical Horizon is best known for their hit “Everything You Want” which earned the #1 spot on the Billboard’s Hot 100 and went on to become the most played song of 2000. They will be joined by another well-loved alternative rock band, Blind Melon who broke onto the scene with the smash hit “No Rain” and earned both Grammy and American Music Award nominations. August 15, 8:00-11:00 PM Cardinal Stadium
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
http://www.kystatefair.org/
(502) 367-5185
Free with Fair Admission 
Original Makers Club Dinner Series Original Makers Club Dinner Series Chef Lee of 610 Magnolia & Milkwood Location will be in the Middle of Main Street downtown August 16, 7:30-9:30 PM Main Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
http://theoriginalmakersclub.com/attend-an-event/louisville-dinner-series-august-16th-chef-lee
$150.00
Pirates of Penzance
Iroquois Amphitheater presents one of the most famous and beloved operettas of all time - Gilbert & Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance! Will a duty-bound apprentice pirate break free from his pirate comrades to find love with a modern Major-General’s daughter in a Victorian seaside resort town? And why are there all these pirates in a Victorian seaside resort town, anyway? August 16, 8:00-10:00 PM Pirates of Penzance
1080 Amphitheater Dr.
Louisville, KY -
http://www.iroquoisamphitheater.com/event/252873-pirates-penzance-louisville/
$15.00 En Vogue with special guest Unlimited FREE concert
Having won more MTV Video Music Awards than any other female group in history, EnVogue is an R&B and pop legend. They have sold more than 8 million albums and are best known for hits like “Hold On” and “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get it).” August 16, 8:00-11:00 PM Cardinal Stadium
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
http://www.kystatefair.org/
(502) 367-5185
Free with Fair Admission 
Kickballin' for Kids Kickball Tournament
The National Kickball Association is teaming up with the Children's Hospital Foundation for the second annual "Kickballin' for Kids" Kickball Tournament. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit Kosair Children's Hospital. Come out and support the community while having fun with your friends! Enjoy a day of kickball, food, drinks, music and more! August 17, 12:00-11:55 PM Great Lawn at Waterfront Park
129 E. River Rd.
Louisville, KY 40202
http://www.kosairchildrens.com/kickballinforkids
(502) 629-8074
$295 per team Actors Theatre of Louisville 50th Anniversary Block Party
Join thousands of people throughout the Louisville community in a national celebration of the arts, right here in your hometown, as Actors Theatre celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a FREE block party on Main Street! Join us for a day of activities, food, libations, behind-the-scenes tours, a prop and costume sale, kids' zone, live music and fun! This family friendly affair is sure to kick off our 50th Anniversary Season in style! Special guests will also be on hand from other local arts organizations and community partners. August 17, 1:00-10:00 PM Actors Theatre of Louisivlle
316 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
http://www.actorstheatre.org
502-584-1265
Free Damaged Goods Presents: Chilled Monkey Brains
Damaged Goods is back in action and ready to slap you silly with their unique brand of high energy improv comedy! Damaged Goods has spent the first part of 2013 thrilling audiences from Nashville, to Chicago and right here in Louisville! Often called "The Best Improv South of Chicago", Damaged Goods' unique style of high energy improv games continues to leave audiences begging for more. They've even recently performed at the Detroit Improv Festival and are ready to bring their game back to The Ville. August 17, 7:30-9:30 PM The Bard's Town
1801 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville, KY 40205
www.facebook.com/DamagedGoodsImprov
5027416838
$10 Cash Only 
Food Truck Sunday
The event will include food trucks, a mini farmer’s market and a flea market on the lawn of St. Joe’s Children’s Home, 2823 Frankfort Avenue, and sidewalk sales from retailers and neighborhood residents. A portion of the food truck sales will benefit St. Joe’s. August 18, 11:00-4:00 PM St. Joe's Children's Home
2823 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
www.frankfortave.com
(502) 893-0242
free A Celebration of the Life of Mahmoud Darwish
Carmichael's will mark the fifth anniversary of the death of Palestinian poet and activist Mahmoud Darwish with a celebration of his life and work. Darwish won numerous awards for his literary output and was regarded as the Palestinian national poet. In his work, Palestine became a metaphor for the loss of Eden, birth and resurrection, and the anguish of dispossession and exile. Local poets Sonja de Vries, Merle Lyn Bachman, Larry Muhammad and Aletha Fields will read some of Darwish's most memorable poems. We hope you'll be able to join us for this very special event. August 18, 4:00-5:00 PM Carmichael's Bookstore
2720 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
http://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com
(502) 896-6950
Free!
Bruno Mars Moonshine Jungle World Tour
Anchored by the worldwide number-one singles "Just the Way You Are", "Grenade" and the hit single "The Lazy Song," Bruno Mars' debut studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010) peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 and was nominated for seven Grammy Awards, winning Best Pop Vocal Performance for "Just The Way You Are". His second album, Unorthodox Jukebox (2012), peaked at number one in the United States and has spawned the international hit singles, "Locked Out of Heaven" and "When I Was Your Man", so far. August 18, 7:30-11:55 PM KFC Yum! Center
1 Arena Plaza
Louisville , KY -
www.kfcyumcenter.com/
(502) 690-9000
Starting at $47.40 | 
