Louisville.com's Weekender: Events for July 9 - 12, 2015 [1]

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Featured Event

Poorcastle 2015

Poorcastle Festival began between friends in the summer of 2013 with the intent to showcase Louisville's best local bands. In 2015, Poorcastle is bringing three full days of local music with 33 bands from right here in Louisville. You can see 2015's lineup here. [2]

Poorcastle Festival brings together Louisville's community in support of true local music with proceeds benefitting the nonprofit radio station, Crescent Hill Radio 100.9 WCHQ FM, which plays all-local music all the time.

When: June 10, 11, 12, 2 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Where: Apocalypse Brew Works in Germantown (Directions) [3]
Website [4]
Cost: $5 donation per day

Thursday

Beer Pong & Goldfish Racing

Come to Louisville's biggest Beer Pong Tournament! Enjoy $6 Bud/Bud Light Pitchers and $3 Bombs.

When: July 9, all day
Where: 4th Street Live! (Directions [5])
Website [6]
Cost: To participate, $250 beer pong tournament; $150 goldfish racing tournament

Floetry Reunion Tour

Floetry was an English R&B duo comprising Marsha Ambrosius ("the Songstress") and Natalie Stewart ("the Floacist"). The group recorded two studio albums, one live album and sold over 1,500,000 records worldwide.

When: July 9, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Where: The Kentucky Center, Whitney Hall (Directions [7])
Website [8]
Cost: $45, ticket prices vary

The Lonely Wild, The Moonlight Peddlers, Joann & The Dakota at The New Vintage

Doors open at 8 p.m., concert starts at 9 p.m.

When: July 9, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Where: The New Vintage (Directions [9])
Website [10]
Cost: $8

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

Always entertaining rough-and-tough, side-by-side NASCAR Camping World Truck Series action opens a three-race weekend!

When: July 9, 7:30 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Where: Kentucky Speedway (Directions [11])
Website [12]
Cost: $5 per race

Friday

Louisville Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival

NNothing goes better with blues music than hot barbecue! Catch the tunes of New Orleans and Memphis while you eat with your hands at Four Roses Bourbon Louisville Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival. Indulge in a variety of barbecue styles from the best smokehouses in town, all cooking up their secret recipes for your pleasure! No food, drink or pets allowed. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome.

When: July 1o, 11, 12, Friday 5 -11:30 p.m. Saturday 4-11:30 p.m. Sunday 1-7 p.m.
Where: Louisville Water Tower (Directions [13])
Website [14]
Cost: $12 before 6 p.m., $16 after 6p.m., $30 for a 3-day pass. Kids 10 and under, free.

No Laughing Matter: Preserving Cartoons in The Filson’s Special Collections

Cartoonists have used humor to encourage people to think in new ways, to criticize those in power, to challenge the status quo or simply to point out absurdity in our society. This lecture will discuss the lives and careers of cartoonists whose creative works are preserved in The Filson's collections. Featured will be artists such as Fontaine Fox, Jr., whose beloved Toonerville Folks cartoon ran in hundreds newspapers across the nation for over 40 years.

When: July 10, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: The Library at Oxmoor Farm, 720 Oxmoor Avenue, Louisville, KY 40208
Website [15]
Cost: $10 for non-members

Jim Lauderdale and His Bluegrass Band with The Misty Mountain String Band

Jim Lauderdale has always stayed true to his North Carolina roots but is influenced from the experience of his travels. He first immersed himself in the early country music scenes of both New York City and Los Angeles before breaking through in Nashville as a songwriter.

When: July 10, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Where: Headliners Music Hall (Directions [16])
Website [17]
Cost: $15 general admission, $20 reserved seating

Strung Out Loud

Acoustic duo Strung Out Loud performs songs from the 80s, 90s and today.

When: July 10, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Where: The Planet Experience (Directions [18])
Website [19]
Cost: Free!

Saturday

Homearama at Spring Farm Lake 2015

Since 1968, the Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville Homearama has given Louisville residents the opportunity to tour more than 800 homes, each reflecting the unique and professional talents of builders, interior designers, craftspeople and landscape architects. At Homearama you can discover decorating ideas and design trends, shop artwork and furniture, or buy the home of your dreams!

When: July 11 – 26, 2015 Sat. 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., Sun. 1 – 6 p.m. Other 5 - 9:30 p.m.,
Where: Spring Farm Lake, 4925 Spring Farm Road, Prospect, KY 40059 (Directions [20])
Website [21]
Cost: $10 cash or check only

Drew Estate "Tienda Exclusiva" by Willy Herrara Cigar Release Event

Made at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, this release is a small batch, specially crafted cigar produced just for us! We will begin selling this “Tienda Exclusiva” cigar at a release event, during which Willy Herrera will be in attendance to discuss the unique blend – so come on by, get a taste and meet the maker!

When: July 11, 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Where: Match Cigar Bar (Directions [22])
Website [23]
Cost: $13.50 per cigar, plus applicable state taxes

Paddle for Hunger

Paddle for Hunger, presented by the Louisville Mayor’s Office and Yum! Brands, is a fun-filled day of teambuilding and competition as teams of ten race voyager canoes on the Ohio River. Proceeds benefit Dare to Care Food Bank.

When: July 11, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: Harbor Lawn, Waterfront Park (Directions [24])
Website [25]
Cost: Spectators are free. Canoe race participation starts at $2,500 for a team of ten

REMINISCE Celebrating DJ ZNYCE B-DAY

This will be a celebration of the '90s. Hosted by DJ ZNYCE with music by DJ Q & DJ EmptyBeats. The dress code is strictly enforced. No athletic wear, no sneakers, no hoodies, no plain T-shirts, no ball caps.

When: July 11, 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Headliners Music Hall (Directions [16])
Website [26]
Cost: $10 in advance (ticket price subject to change day-of)

Sunday

Supermarket Tour With Marissa Vicario

If grocery shopping feels more like a chore than a pleasure, you're doing it wrong! Knowing exactly how to navigate a grocery store and which foods to buy can transform grocery shopping from a task to an art. Join Marissa Vicario, a certified Integrative Health and Nutrition Coach, on a fun and informative Supermarket tour where you'll: Learn healthy eating alternatives and how to navigate the store to save time Feel inspired to try new foods and ingredients Lucky's will provide sampling stations along the way and you'll have a chance to ask your burning questions.

When: July 12, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Where: Lucky's Market (Directions [27])
Website [28]
Cost: Free, but reserve tickets here [28]

Lagers Club and BBC Brew-Off Contest Brunch and Arts and Crafts Fair

Along with the Lagers Homebrewer contest, Bluegrass Brewing Company will feature a limited brunch buffet inside (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.), outside games and booths featuring local artist vendors (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.). Come watch the brewers work, have brunch, play some outside games and check out some local artists. This is a dog-friendly event. BBC in St. Matthews and the Lager's Club have partnered to host a brew-off for a chance to brew on the BBC system and have your beer tapped and served during craft beer week.

When: July 12, 9 – 4 p.m.
Where: Bluegrass Brewing Company (Directions [29])
Website [30]
Cost: Free!

Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social Family Day

Come out for a relaxing family-friendly day on the banks of the Ohio River on Sunday. You can enjoy music by Beatles tribute band The Rigby’s, Magic by Dave Cotrell, an Ice Cream Eating Contest, a miniature train ride, pony rides, a farm animal petting zoo, an archaeology dig and tours of the historic Farnsley-Moremen House (1/2 price). All other activities are free with the exception of food and ice cream purchases. Food vendors: Shack in the Back Barbeque and Ehrler’s Ice Cream. Special bonus: The Friends of the Southwest Library will be holding a book sale in the Riverside Visitors Center. Find great books at bargain prices!

When: July 12, 1 -5 p.m
Where: Riverside the Farnsley-Moremen Landing (Directions [31])
Website [32]
Cost: All activities free except a tour of the Farnsley House, which is half price

Taste of Independents

Apron Inc. celebrate and salute our local Independent Restaurants who serve you daily! The Taste of Independents, produced by Apron Inc., benefits employees in the independent service industry who find themselves in financial need through no fault of their own. There will be a silent auction and entertainment provided by The Robbie Bartlett Duo. Restaurant participating include Anoosh Bistro, Artesano, Bistro 1860, Bourbon's Bistro, Feast BBQ, Martini Italian Bistro, Louvino, Roux and many more!

When: July 12, 1 - 4 p.m.
Where: The Olmsted, 3701 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40207
Website [33] / More info here [34]
Cost: $40 in advance; $45 at the door

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