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Kosair Charities Open Car & Motorcycle ShowSince 2009, Bob Beatty and his team have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for Kosair Kids in need of organ transplants by raffling a refurbished classic car. This year, his team is attempting to hit the $1 million mark. In order to reach his goal, he’s calling in friends from across the country and inviting them to show off their autos at the Kosair Charities Open Car and Motorcycle Show. Registration is now open for Louisville’s first Kosair Charities Open Car and Motorcycle Show at Mike Linnig’s. The car show takes place from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., with live music by the Monarchs from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. May 31, 1 – 5 p.m.
Witnessing History: Daniel Boone and the Opening of the American West The first full-length film production on the life of Daniel Boone ever produced for television, Daniel Boone traces the life of the famed frontiersman from his birth near Reading, Pennsylvania in 1734 through his years in Kentucky and to his death in St. Charles County, Missouri in 1820. A vast number of Boone documents, portraiture, and imagery have been collected from historical societies and private collections for use in the production. Every known portrait of Boone is included, as well as at least thirty paintings from three of the most popular contemporary artists of frontier America. May 29, 7 - 9:15 p.m. Filson Historical Society 1310 South 3rd Street Louisville, KY 40208 filsonhistorical.org 502-635-5083 $10 for members; $15 for non-members See Godfrey Live at Comedy Caravan! Godfrey is one of the hottest comedians on the circuit. Growing up in Chicago, he was constantly in trouble for misbehaving and being an all-around class clown. Godfrey’s parents unknowingly encouraged his bad behavior by showing him classic comedy films from an early age. While performing impressions of his college football teammates, Godfrey realized his irreverent style of comedy might be more than just a hobby. He will only be performing from May 29 to May 31, so be sure not to miss it! May 29, 7:45 – 10 p.m. The Laughing Derby at Comedy Caravan 1250 Bardstown Road Louisville, KY 40204 www.laughingderby.com/comedians.cfm?ComedianID=13318 502-459-0022 $12-$15 Louisville Bats vs. Scranton at Slugger Field Come see the Louisville Bats take on Scranton at home! May 29, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Louisville Slugger Field 401 East Main Street Louisville, KY 40208 www.milb.com/schedule/index.jsp?sid=t416 502-212-2287 Price varies
Bike to Work Day in Louisville Leave your car at home and grab your bike for Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 30. Join Mayor Greg Fischer and others who will be commuting on two wheels. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a first-time rider, you're urged to participate! There are five designated Meet & Ride locations in both Louisville and Jeffersonville, Indiana. At each location, an experienced Ride Captain will be there to guide you on your commute. After work, meet up at Fourth Street Live at 5:15 p.m. to join your Ride Captains for the commute back to the Meet & Ride locations. Meet & Rides (Meet at 7:00 a.m.): · Seneca Park at the basketball court parking lot, just west of the tennis courts · Tyler Park at the basketball court along Baxter Ave · Iroquois Park at the Amphitheater parking lot · Shawnee Park at the Southwestern and Broadway entrance · Southern Indiana at the Park and TARC at Illinois Ave and 9th St. Also, be sure to join Bike Louisville at noon for the lunchtime celebration at Fourth Street Live! Meet up with commuters, learn more about bicycle commuting, visit with vendors and just celebrate the benefits of bicycling. One lucky Bike to Work Day registrant will win a Globe Daily 2 Bike with fenders and a front basket, courtesy of Parkside Bikes. May 30, 7 – 10 p.m. Fourth Street Live 420 West Liberty Street Louisville, KY 40202 www.louisvilleky.gov/bikelouisville 502-574-6153 Free FAT Friday Trolley Hop DJ Rugger at Decca
All Day Board Games at the Ramada Plaza Hotel The Louisville Board Gamers are proud to host their next All Day board gaming event. Come and meet new people while playing games from our extensive library of games! Join us at the Ramada Plaza Louisville on Saturday May 31st from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door. We have a wide variety of board gaming genres ranging from classics to Euro games to social and card games! Visit our site at www.louboardgamers.com or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/louboardgamers for more details. May 31, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Ramada Plaza Hotel 9700 Bluegrass Parkway Louisville, KY 40299 www.LouBoardGamers.com 502-322-7422 $5; children 8 and under are free. Trackside with C-J Jennie: Basics of Betting Join the Courier-Journal's racing writer Jennie Rees and her colleagues on May 31 at Churchill Downs for her second Trackside with C-J Jennie event. The Basics of Betting runs from noon until 1:30 during which Jennie will provide a crash course in reading the program and the basic principles of betting. The event starts in Churchill Downs' Parlay near Gate 1. Afterward, come hang out in Section 117 with C-J Jennie and her friends John Asher, Jill Byrne, Donna Barton Brothers, Gary Palmisano, Ed DeRosa and Jessie Oswald. You must register to attend the first part (in the Parlay) and to secure a seat in our reserved section in 117. Register at courier-journal.com/cjjennieevents. Free admission and free program to the first 100 to register. May 31, 12 – 6 p.m. Churchill Downs 700 Central Avenue Louisville, KY 40208 courier-journal.com/cjjennieevents. 502-636-4400 Up to $3
The Thoroughbred Chorus in Concert at IUS Thrill at the sound of four-part harmony from one of the region's premiere a cappella singing groups, the Thoroughbred Chorus. You'll enjoy a mix of tunes from the Great American Songbook, patriotic numbers, barbershop favorites and more. Experience it all in one of the region's best acoustic settings, the Ogle Center at Indiana University Southeast. June 1, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Ogle Center at Indiana University Southeast 4201 Grant Line Road New Albany, IN 47150 www.ius.edu/oglecenter/tickets/index.html 812-941-2526 $12 Eve Theatre Company Presents Always a Bridesmaid Eve Theatre Company presents Always a Bridesmaid, a rollicking tale by the popular comedic writing team Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, three of the most produced playwrights in America. The comedy opens Thursday, May 22 and runs through Sunday, June 1 at The Bard’s Town Theatre. Always A Bridesmaid tells the laugh-out-loud journey of four loyal and determined women who answer the question: "Just how far are you willing to go to keep a promise to a friend?" High school pals Libby Ruth, Deedra, Monette, and Charlie have sworn to be in each other’s weddings, no matter the circumstances (including some of the world’s ugliest bridesmaid dresses). Joining these beleaguered bridesmaids are Kari, Libby Ruth’s newly-married daughter, and Sedalia, the snobby proprietress of the wedding venue. May 1, 7:30 p.m. The Bard's Town Theatre 1801 Bardstown Road Louisville, KY 40205 www.evetheatrecompany.com 502-759-1912 $16-$22 | ||||
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