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  ReSurfaced Begins Again This WeekendReSurfaced kicks off again in Downtown Louisville this month! If you have not seen or heard of Resurfaced, the urban area's mission is to explore creative ways to pre-vitalize vacant and underutilized urban spaces by creating low-cost investments that activate the space now rather than waiting for big, long-term developments to take shape. The year Resurfaced has a bourbon theme.
Thursday:
Slow Down Johnny
The Wooks
Friday
Free Soul Effect
DJ Sam Sneed
Saturday
Impromptu jams w/ special guests
Open rehearsals w/ 1200 + special guests
Thursday, Friday and Saturday June 4 - 6
June 4, 9 – 11 p.m. Resurfaced 615-621 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202 Get more information here! [5] Free!
 Mayor's Music and Art Series: Thirty Spokes
Our monthly shows spotlight local musicians and artists in the intimate setting of the Mayor’s Gallery Listening Room at historic Louisville Metro Hall. Performances are the first Thursday of the month. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with music starting at 12:10 p.m. and lasting about 45 minutes. All shows are free and open to the public, first come/first served.
June 4, 12 - 1 p.m. Mayor's Gallery Listening Room At Louisville Metro Hall Louisville, KY Free! Bourbon Affair: Bourbonque at the Historic Beam Home Join 7th generation Master Distiller and great grandson of Jim Beam, Fred Noe, for an evening of bourbon, music and fun. We’ll start the night out right with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Jim Beam family home, followed by a premium bourbon tasting led by Fred.
PNC Broadway in Louisville Presents “Pippin” at Whitney Hall
“Pippin” is back for the first time since it thrilled audiences 40 years ago… the show the New York Times declared “Astonishing. A Pippin for the 21st century.” It won the Tony Award for Best Musical Revival! With a beloved score by Tony nominee Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Wicked), Pippin tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life? Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory.
June 4, 7:30 – 11 p.m.
Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center 501 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202 502-584-7777 Tickets Start at $28.00  YP2K: Jubilee 2015 at Passalinos
Get ready to Flashback to 1999 (the start of YPAL) for a fun night of great music, food and maybe a contest or two? No need to relive the 90s fashion- just come ready to celebrate! Your registration includes 2 drink tickets, appetizers, and 90's candy bar! Sponsored by: PNC Bank and Papa John's
June 5, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Passalinos 207 W. Market Street Louisville, KY 40202 More info here [7]! Register here [8] Denim & Diamonds Gala Celebration at Mellwood Arts Center It’s time to break out your finest casual and Western chic – cowboy hats and all -for the 8th Annual Denim & Diamonds Gala; benefiting the Parkinson Support Center and the Parkinson's patients and families the organization serves in Louisville as well as other communities throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
June 5, 6 – midnight Mellwood Arts Center 1860 Mellwood Ave Louisville, KY More info here [9]! $225 Free Yoga Class at St. John NuLu Theatre Just show up with your yoga mat and water! This is a FREE preview session for weekly classes beginning in June. June 5, 6:30 – 7 p.m.
St. John NuLu Theatre 629 E. Market Street Louisville, KY 40202 More info here! [10] Free! First Friday Hop in Downtown Louisville
The Republic Bank First Friday Hop is excited to announce its monthly Hop event, featuring downtown art galleries, retailers, and restaurants that will be open extended hours and offering specials/discounts and refreshments. Explore the 50+ unique boutiques, artists, and galleries along the Republic Bank First Friday Hop route. March 6, 5 – 11 p.m. Downtown Louisville Louisville, KY 40202 www.firstfridayhop.com Free!  Kentucky Tour de Cure at Norton Commons
Tour de Cure is more than just a cycling event. A day full of fun and excitement where riders of all levels join forces in the fight to Stop Diabetes and raise critical funds for diabetes research, education and advocacy in support of the American Diabetes Association.
Norton Commons Town Center
10712 Meeting Street Prospect, KY 40059 More info here! [11] Registration Fee: $25.00 Fundraising Minimum: $200 Crescent Hill Garden Tour
The 21st Annual Crescent Hill Garden Tour will feature a number of private gardens in the historic Crescent Hill neighborhood.In addition, the historic Peterson Dumesnil House and its elegant gardens will be open for free tours throughout the day. The Tour begins at the Peterson-Dumesnil House, 301 South Peterson Avenue, where tickets will be sold stating at 9 a.m.
June 6, 9 – 5 p.m.
The Peterson Dumesnil House
301 South Peterson Ave.
Louisville, KY More info here! [12] $10 Butchertown Art Fair Attendees are encouraged to bring pet supplies such as food, toys, and flea and tick medications to donate to the Saving Sunny Organization, which works to reduce the flow of pit bull terriers into shelters and assists dog owners in underserved areas. The event will include over 80 art and craft vendors, food trucks, beer, wine and cocktails, children's activities, street performers, live music and more.
June 6 - 7, 10 – 7 p.m.
800 and 900 blocks of East Washington Street Louisville, KY More information here! [13] Free! Summer Craft Beer Fest in Jeffersontown Attend to explore local & regional brews that are sure to please the palate of both novice and experienced beer enthusiasts. Sip samples from a selection of 50 beers, ciders & local wines while enjoying live music, good eats and a good time in the heart of downtown Jeffersontown!
Participating breweries: Alltech, Angry Orchard, Blue Moon, Cumberland Brewing, Falls City, Flat 12, Goodwood Brewing Company, Gordon Biersch, Great Flood, Highland, Leinenkugel's, Magic Hat, New Albanian Brewing Company, New Belgium Brewing, Samuel Adams, Shiner, Sierra Nevada, Southern Tier, Sterling, Sweetwater, Tin Man, Traveler Beer Company, Upland, Victory, West 6th Brewing Company, Woodchuck Ciders Entertainment Schedule: Carla Zee and Holy Smoke 2 – 4 p.m. The Bluesbenders 4 – 6 p.m. June 6, 2 – 6 p.m. Jeffersontown Pavilion 10434 Watterson Trail Louisville, KY More info here! [14] $10 - $35
Ballroom Dance Showcase at St. Andrews Join us for our Student Showcase. It’s a chance for our students of all levels to be a ‘star for a night’ and perform for friends, family and the local community. There will be 15-20 spotlight performances as well as 2 performance teams. From beginners to professionals you will see the best that Louisville has to offer in the Ballroom - Swing - Salsa dancing! Tickets will include over an hour of dance performances as well as a pizza party and dance with our performers and staff! June 6, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. St Andrews Church in the Highlands 2233 Woodbourne Ave Louisville, KY More info here! [15] 502-377-4859 $20 in advance, $22 at the door  Flea Off Market
The Flea Off Market returns for the dog days of summer at Fresh Start Growers Supply. We will have over 100 vendors offering a multitude of hand-made items including musical instruments, jewelry, clothing, accessories, soaps, terrariums, and a variety of local fine arts and crafts. Also featured will be farm-fresh goods, vintage clothing, records, books, antiques, curiosities, tons of cool used stuff, not to mention great music and live entertainment.
June 5, 6 and 7
The Flea Off Market 1007 E Jefferson St. Louisville, KY 40202 More info here! [16] Free!
Waterfront Park Polo Join us at the 2nd annual KY Bourbon Affair Waterfront Polo. Experience the sport-of-kings in downtown Louisville. Polo affair to include OMC style brunch prepared by Wild Eggs, VIP tailgates, Bourbon Bars, Airstream Lounge and so much more!
June 7, 11 – 3 p.m.
Waterfront Park 1 River Road Louisville, KY 40202 More info here! [17] Ticket prices vary
Bourbon Affair: Chords & Cocktails: Bulleit's Homage to the Bakersfield Sound Join Tom Bulleit and the Bulleit Frontier Whiskey team at Louisville's renowned Silver Dollar (one of GQ's 10 Best Whiskey Bars). For an entertaining and educational evening of southern comfort food, stripped-down cocktails, and vinyl music pairing inspired by the Bakersfield sound movement - demonstrating that simple can be revolutionary.
June 7, 7 – 10 p.m. The Silver Dollar 1761 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, KY 40206 More info here! [17] 259-9540 $125 |
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