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Louisville.com Weekender: Events for Oct. 25-28

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Jason Howard at Carmichael's Bookstore

Carmichael's welcomes author Jason Howard for a signing of his new book "A Few Honest Words : The Kentucky Roots of Popular Music," which explores how Kentucky’s landscape, culture, and traditions have influenced notable contemporary musicians. Featuring intimate interviews with household names (Naomi Judd, Joan Osborne, and Dwight Yoakam), emerging artists, and local musicians, Jason Howard’s rich and detailed profiles reveal the importance of the state and the Appalachian region to the creation and performance of music in America.

Oct. 25, 7 p.m.
Carmichael's Bookstore
2720 Frankfort Avenue
502-896-6950
carmichaelsbookstore.com
Free

Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions at KFC Yum! Center

See the gymnasts from Team USA perform their gold-medal-winning routines up close and personal.

Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m.
KFC Yum! Center
1 Arena Plaza
502-690-9000
ticketmaster.com
$25-$75

Nick Griffin at The Improv

Nick Griffin brings his personal and powerful brand of comedy to The Improv. Griffin has made multiple appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and the Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn and had his own half-hour special on Comedy Central.

Oct. 25-28, 8 p.m.
The Improv
400 S 4th Street
502-581-1332
improvlouisville.com
$15-$62

TruckTober Fest at Iroquois Park

TruckTober Fest features a variety of food trucks, a Friday night Costume Contest and Friday night safe trick or treating for kids at the food trucks. Saturday festivities include a Battle of the Bands by hellawicked Productions in addition to the food trucks. A percentage of food sales will be donated to the Metro Parks Foundation.

Oct. 26-27, 5 p.m.
Iroquois Park
5216 New Cut Road
502-296-3848
louisvillefoodtruckassociation.com/Upcoming_Events.php
Free admission with a canned good donation to Southwest Ministries

Dirty Rotten Sons of Witches at The Bard's Town

The comedy troupe Damaged Goods presents its 120-minute improv set along with some sketch comedy, delicious food, and its first-ever Best Costume Contest.

Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m.
The Bard's Town
1801 Bardstown Road
502-741-6838
thebardstown.com/calendar.html
$5 (cash only)

Flea Market at the Kentucky Exposition Center

The Kentucky Flea Market boasts over 700 booths of jewelry, crafts, candles, overstock, grocery items, antiques, collectibles, furniture, and more.

Oct. 26-28, 12 p.m.
Kentucky Exposition Center-West Wing
937 Phillips Lane
502-456-2244
stewartpromotions.com
Free

Cinderella's Tea at the Brown Theatre

The Kentucky Opera presents an afternoon tea for children 5-12 who can have their picture taken on the Cinderella set with the Prince Charming.

Oct. 27, 11:30 a.m.
The Brown Theatre
315 West Broadway
502-561-7938
kyopera.org/
$30

Monster Crash 2: The Haunted Prom at Nachand Fieldhouse

This year's Monster Crash is a Halloween costume party complete with music by The Crashers. This is a 21+ event.

Oct. 27, 8 p.m.
Nachand Fieldhouse
601 East Court Avenue, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
812-285-6444
thecrashers.com
$20

Joe Riggs at The Henry Clay

Mentalist, consultant & author Joe Riggs known worldwide as "The Real Sherlock Holmes"  will be mixing together his unique brand of Mentalism & Deduction to give the audience an evening they will never forget. Riggs explains the core principals behind his methods so that the audience walks away not only astonished, but educated at the same time.

Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m.
The Henry Clay
604 South Third Street
800-745-3000
ticketmaster.com
$35

Fall Meet Opening Day at Churchill Downs

Opening Day of the 2012 Fall Meet is highlighted by the Stars of Tomorrow I race program which is a day dedicated two-year-old racing. There will be two stakes races on the card including the $150,000 Pocahontas (GII) and the $100,000 Iroquois (GIII).

Oct. 28, 11:30 a.m.
Churchill Downs
700 Central Avenue
502-636-4400
churchilldowns.com/calendar/day/2012-10-28
$3

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Waterfront Park

The American Cancer Society presents its 15th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk. This even unites the community to honor and celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate women about the importance of early detection and prevention, and raise money for research and support programs.

Oct. 28, 11:30 a.m.
Waterfront Park
129 East River Road
502-560-6043
makingstrideslouisville.org
Free

Boonanza at Louisville Science Center

Back by popular demand, it's the Halloween celebration full of science tricks and treats! In addition to learning all about glow-in-the-dark geysers and ultraviolet minerals, explore how a zombie virus would affect our bodies and examine "zombie" organs up-close. Curious George, along with KET, will be onsite and available for pictures throughout the day.

Oct. 28, 11 a.m.
Louisville Science Center
727 West Main Street
800-591-2203
kysciencecenter.org/site/events-article/boonanza
Free for members; Free with paid exhibit admission for non-members
 

   
 

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