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  The Filson Historical Society’s New Faces in Old Spaces Home TourDon’t miss this new twist on historical home tours! New Faces in Old Spaces is a self-guided tour that encourages biking to old homes that have been given new life by a new generation.
The Filson Historical Society invites you to be part of the first “New Faces in Old Spaces,” a self-guided home tour including bikes, brats and beer, and highlighting beautifully restored homes, now occupied by some of
Louisville’s most noted young professionals and their families. Homes on the tour include those of Teddy Abrams, Music Director, of the Louisville Orchestra, and many more young professionals, artists and entrepreneurs. Touring is scheduled ftom 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, followed by a picnic dinner back at The Filson, 1310 Third Street in Old Louisville. Please feel free to ride your bike to each destination. Bicycling for Louisville will provide bike racks at locations without adequate bike parking. Street parking will be available for those who choose to drive. Packets, including maps, wrist bands and drink tickets can be picked up at The Filson.
Sunday, May 17, 1 - 5 p.m.
The Filson Historical Society’s
New Faces in Old Spaces Home Tour
Followed by a Brats and Beer Picnic
At The Filson, 1310 Third Street
To register, call 502-635-5083 or go to filsonhistorical.org
Tickets $15
 GAMEology at the Science Center
This is not your average game night! Join us for life-sized board games, participate in our favorite game shows and see if you have what it takes to “level up” with our 4-story video games! May 14, 6 – 10 p.m.
Kentucky Science Center 727 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202 Click here to learn more! [5] $15 Members $20 Non-Members SUMMER OF 69: NO APOSTROPHE at the Palace Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally are yanking the britches right off of their marriage, exposing the salacious details of their fiery union for all the world to enjoy, featuring songs, funny talking, heavy ribaldry, light petting and an astonishing final act of completion.
May 14, 8 – 10 p.m.
Louisville Palace 625 South 4th Street Louisville, KY 40202 Click here to learn more! [6] Ticket prices vary Hollywood Undead at the Mercury Ballroom Hollywood Undead hail, unsurprisingly, from the streets of Hollywood, California, mixing brash hip-hop, rock, and minor metal core touches with cocky posturing and thug attitudes. See the group perform at Mercury Ballroom on Thursday, May 14 and prepare for the all encompassing sound and wide variety of musical styles that only Hollywood Undead has to offer.
May 14, 8 – 10 p.m.
Mercury Ballroom 611 South 4th Street Louisville, KY 40202 Click here to learn more! [7] $25 in advance  Bike to Work Day at 4th Street Live!
Join Bike Louisville to meet up with other commuters, learn more about bicycle commuting, visit with vendors and just celebrate the bicycle! We will also be giving out Louisville's new printed bike map and drawing for other prizes!
May 15, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
4th Street Live! 400 S. 4th Street Louisville, KY 40202 Click here to learn more! [8] Free! Old Louisville SpringFest With nearly 10,000 visitors, tons of vendors, food trucks and artists our neighborhood is brimming with excitement! Springfest is one of the premier events of the season. Kosair KidsZone – to help raise funds for children in need, we’re proud to offer an entire area for the kids to learn, play and sing. Blocks of Local Artists and Vendors - Several local vendors and local associations will be on hand selling their unique wares and services… art, antiques, architectural remnants, fortunetelling, etc. Food, Food, Food! - Hang in the "beer garden" or enjoy our legendary bourbon slushies... all while sampling several gourmet food trucks and dining selections! Rain or shine, please join us on First Street between Oak and Magnolia in Old Louisville for the 4th Annual Old Louisville SpringFest!
May 15, 4 – 9 p.m.
Old Louisville Louisville, KY Click here to learn more! [9] Free!
Spalding at the Speed: A Third-Friday Writers’ Gala Spalding University’s Master of Fine Arts in Writing Program joins the Speed Art Museum for “Spalding at the Speed: A Third-Friday Writers' Gala,” a monthly reading series that showcases short readings by Spalding MFA students, alumni, staff, and faculty, as well as writers from the local literary community. The evening opens with “Jump Start,” an open-mic session for 1 to 2 minute readings of works in progress. Attendees are invited to bring unfinished works to read. Free and open to the public. May 15, 6 – 7:15p.m.
Local Speed 822 East Market Street Louisville, KY 40206 Click here to learn more! [10] Free! Hey Hey Honey CD Release Show at the Bard’s Town Relative newcomers to the Louisville music scene, Hey Hey Honey is a duo consisting of Alex Petersen and Charles Price. Each of them is an accomplished singer/songwriter and their new CD, titled "Eyes Closed," contains all-original songs written by them. Their music ranges from the sweet harmony of "Bonnie and Clyde" to Alex's driving, train-rhythm fiddle work on the title track and incorporates elements of blues, Americana, bluegrass and alternative rock genres. Guitar, fiddle, mandolin, harmonica, and harmonies interweave through their broad-ranging and unique songs. Joining Alex and Charles at this celebration are Jonathon MItchell (of Nellie Pearl) and singer/songwriter Brent Mathis.
May 15, 8 – 11:30 p.m.
The Bard's Town 1801 Bardstown Road Louisville, KY 40205 Click here to learn more! [11] 749-5275 $10  West of Ninth 5K Run/Walk
The second annual West of Ninth 5K Run/Walk, organized by Louisville Central Community Centers' Teen Leadership Council, starts and finishes at LCCC's Old Walnut Street headquarters. The route follows Muhammad Ali Boulevard from 13th Street to 24th Street and returns down West Chestnut Street. Participation in this "Healthy Hometown" event supports efforts toward improving economic conditions in west Louisville and empowers young people to have a voice in community affairs
May 16, 7:30 – 11 a.m.
Louisville Central Community Center 1300 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. Louisville, KY 40203 $20 registration for 5K Run/Walk 2015 Kilgore House & Garden Tour Named as Louisville’s Premier Garden Tour, the event will include seven gardens and two homes open for tours. Proceeds from the Tour provide scholarships for those unable to pay the full fee of counseling services. May 16, 10 – 5 p.m.
204 Fairmeade Rd. Waggin' Trail Walk for the Animals at the Big Four Lawn This year, we are holding our walk at Waterfront Park. Registration, vendor booths, food, live music by Ghost Holler and Dick Chaney, and fun will be found on the Big Four Lawn. This year we are changing things up a bit, moving the start of the walk to 10 a.m., adding beer and more food trucks and making this more of a festival atmosphere! May 16, 10 – 2 p.m. Big Four Lawn at Waterfront Park River Road, Louisville, KY 40206 Click here to learn more! [13] Admission to the festival is free, registration for the walk is $25 Cross the Tracks at the Masonic Homes of Kentucky's Louisville Campus Masonic Homes of Kentucky presents Cross the Tracks – a family event filled with food trucks, vendors and fun. Grab a bite to eat and visit our booths with local artists, antiques and collectibles, a farmers market and plant sale. Kids can enjoy a bounce house, face painting and more at the Sproutlings Kids Zone. Food trucks in attendance will be Boss Hog’s BBQ, Louisville Sushi Truck, Get It On a Bun at Booty’s Diner, Moe-licious BBQ, Red’s Comfort Foods and Louisville Dessert Truck. May 16, 11 – 7 p.m.
Masonic Homes of Kentucky's Louisville Campus 3701 Frankfort Avenue Louisville, KY 40207 Free! St. Matthews Street Festival The 4th Annual St. Matthews Street Festival, is a day-long festival held on Frankfort Avenue between Lexington Road and Bauer Avenue highlights the community’s businesses, history, cuisine, and style. It also showcases the area’s retailers, restaurants, and live entertainment. Family fun and activities include the Kids Zone, Fun Zone and Wellness Fair. Two stages with entertainment varying from Bluegrass to Classic Rock to a Beatles Cover Band. May 16, 11 – 10 p.m. Frankfort Avenue 3700 to 3801 Frankfort Avenue Louisville, KY 40207 Click here to learn more! [14] Free! Norton Commons Art Festival and Spring Home Showcase Spend the day at Norton Commons! Along with the arts and crafts on display, we will also have finished homes open for touring. Festival will be held in the heart of the Norton Commons Town Center, at the corners of Norton Commons Blvd. and Meeting Street. This family friendly event is free and open to the public! May 16, 12 – 5 p.m. Norton Commons 10712 Meeting Street Prospect, KY 40059 Click here to learn more! [15] Free! BARdstown Bound Beer Tour Come Find Happiness in the Highlands once again, and be “Bardstown Bound” either on a Bus, on a Bike or on Foot! This 1-day/night event will offer the usual special dining deals and drink specials.
May 16, 12:30 – 9 p.m.
Mid City Mall. Valu Market 1250 Bardstown Road Louisville, KY 40204 Click here to learn more! [16] $25 Advance Ticket $35 Day of CASH Ticket
Highlands Beer Festival 2015 It's back and better than ever! This year we'll be moving to the side parking lot (Across from The Back Door), giving everyone ample space to enjoy all your favorite brews and meet some new ones. 3-7pm with beer proceeds going directly to the Bluegrass Center for Autism. First 500 paid admissions will receive an official Highlands Beer Festival 2015 Pint Glass. After-party hosted by The Back Door!
May 16, 3 – 7 p.m.
Mid City Mall 1250 Bardstown Road Louisville, KY 40204 Click here to learn more! [17] $5, $1 per 2oz pour Annual Pitt BBQ Festival On Saturday, May 16, the aroma of smoking meats and burgoo will fill the air around Pitt Academy. With awesome food, outstanding blues music, children’s area and game booths there will be something for everyone who enjoys great food and fun! The barbecue artisans from Ole Hickory Pit will slowly cook the finest meats over their natural wood pits … smoldering them to perfection the old-fashioned way. Pork, mutton, and chicken will be served, along with delicious Burgoo and from scratch side dishes of potato salad, coleslaw and barbeque beans! May 16, 4 – 11 p.m. Pitt Academy 6010 Preston Hwy. Louisville, KY 40219 Click here to learn more! [18] 502-966-6979 Free Admission for festival and blues tent. Food & Drinks extra  Family Adventure Days at Churchill Downs
Bring the family for a day of fun and adventure at Churchill Downs. One dollar of every ticket purchased for this fun-filled family event benefits Kosair Children’s Hospital through the Children’s Hospital Foundation. Activities include stick horse races, Frozen Princesses and Spiderman meet and greet, rock wall climbing, corn hole, petting zoo, mini pony rides, music, face painting, sidewalk chalk art, Kona Ice trucks, video game truck, bubble station, inflatables, interactive sports games, Kentucky Derby Museum’s Winston meet and greet and a strolling juggler. Join us for Churchill Charlie’s Birthday Bash in Charlie’s corner (3 and under) and a Churchill Charlie Sing and Dance Party. A special Kosair Children’s Hospital activity area will feature a bike rodeo, bike helmet giveaway (for the first 125 children), safety scavenger hunt, heated car demonstration and “Just for Kids” craft activities.
May 17, 11:30 – 7 p.m. Churchill Downs 700 Central Avenue Louisville, KY 40208 Click here to learn more! [19] $8 in advance when purchased online or $10 at the door Buy Local Fair at the Louisville Water Tower LIBA will host our 7th annual Buy Local Fair on Sunday, May 17. The fair will host a variety of local businesses, musicians, artists and craftspeople, chefs, community organizers and farmers. All locally-owned independent businesses and individuals are encouraged to participate as vendors. Featured events include concerts, an Iron Chef-style cooking competition, farmer's market, art & craft market, craft beer tent and a kid's area.
May 17, 12 – 6 p.m.
Louisville Water Tower Park 3005 River Road Louisville, KY 40207 Click here to learn more! [20] $5 National Astronomy Day at Gheens Science Hall Join us for an afternoon of astronomy at the planetarium. In addition to a special $5/person admission to our public shows (members get in FREE), representatives from the Louisville Astronomical Society will be on hand with solar telescopes and other activities. Everyone gets to enter a drawing for great prizes that includes a Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ telescope (valued at $149.95), a family membership to the planetarium and much more! May 17, 1 – 4 p.m.
Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Planetarium University of Louisville, Belknap Campus Louisville, KY 40292 Click here to learn more! [21] $5/person LAFTA Show Opening Reception
Some of the Louisville Area's most talented fiber and textile artists will show their talents at the Patio Gallery at the Jewish Community Center in the LAFTA show May 3-June 2. The Louisville Area Fiber and Textile Artists work in quilting, beading, doll-making, embroidery, basketry, weaving, tapestry and many more genres.
May 17, 2 – 4 p.m.
Jewish Community Center Patio Gallery 3600 Dutchmans Lane Louisville, KY 40205 Click here to learn more! [22] Free! 9th Annual Pet Lovers' Gala (70's Disco Theme) at Horseshoe Southern Indiana Floyd County Animal Rescue League is sponsoring the 9th Annual Pet Lovers’ Gala on Sunday, May 17, at the Showroom in Horseshoe Southern Indiana, Elizabeth. The theme this year is “70’s Disco” and costumes are encouraged, office casual dress is acceptable. There will be games, door prizes, DJ entertainment, a dinner buffet, a cake contest, a costume contest and a huge silent auction. May 17, 5 – 9 p.m. Horseshoe Southern Indiana Showroom 11999 Casino Center Drive SE Elizabeth, IN 47117 Click here to learn more! [23] $45 per ticket, $400 per table of 10 Macbeth at Locust Grove Experience murder most foul as the grounds of Locust Grove stand in for Macbeth's chilly Scotland. Kentucky Shakespeare presents the full version, witches and all, of Shakespeare's great tragedy. Bring a picnic supper, or purchase food, drinks, and snacks at Locust Grove. Seating will be on the ground, so bring blankets, seats, or what-you-will for your comfort. In the event of wet weather or soggy ground, we'll move indoors where seating will be limited to first come, first served. Admission free (donation appreciated!). May 17, 5 – 8 p.m. Historic Locust Grove 561 Blankenbaker Lane Louisville, KY 40207 Click here to learn more! [24] Free, donations appreciated! |
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