Friday, June 4 - 2:00 PM-12:00 AM - Mile Wide Brewing Company: 829 W. Main St. Louisville, Kentucky 40202
On Friday June 4th, Mile Wide Beer Company (MWBC) will release Dorothy’s Riot, a beer brewed in collaboration with Queer Kentucky (QKY). Dorothy’s Riot is a 5% ABV Belgian-Style Witbier, brewed with Raspberry Purée. Mile Wide worked with QKY, Louisville Pride Foundation, and various members of the LGBTQ+ community to develop the name, recipe, and label design for the beer.
As part of the release, Mile Wide will host an all-day Pride event at their Louisville Taproom. The event will include:
Various LGBTQ+ Vendors & Organizations
Volunteers of America offering free & confidential HIV testing
COVID Vaccinations from 7:00pm-9:00pm courtesy of Louisville Public Health
Friday, June 4-Sunday, June 13 - Muhammad Ali Center: 829 W. Main St. Louisville, Kentucky 40202
At the heart of this years Ali Festival, will be community screenings at the Muhammad Ali Center throughout the week of CITY OF ALI, which will be available to national audiences in the coming weeks. This 80-minute documentary captures some of the stories and events that occurred in Muhammad’s hometown of Louisville during the week between his passing and his memorial.
More importantly, CITY OF ALI documents the shift in consciousness during that time for those throughout the city, from across the continent, and around the world who came to Louisville to honor The Champ’s life and legacy. Ali’s passing instilled in others a sense of unity, peace, and love; messages that are vitally needed now and can perhaps be achieved again by recalling that these attributes are indeed possible to behold.
Sunday, June 13 - 2:00 PM-4:00 PM - Various Locations
This summer, HCM and the Louisville Historical League invite you to tour 10 beautiful church buildings in the Highlands. People will have the opportunity to learn about the architecture and history of these congregations that support HCM. Churches will be open from 2-4 pm each of the three Sunday afternoons. On June 13th, open churches will be:
Church of the Advent Episcopal
Saint Brigid Catholic Church
Highland Baptist Church
Highland Presbyterian Church
~Masks and social distancing to be observed~
There is no fee but donations may be made to Highlands Community Ministries
In recognition of Muhammad Ali and LeRoy Neiman’s longstanding friendship, and commemorate what would have been Mr. Neiman’s 100th birthday on June 8th, the Center will launch a digital exhibit on that day. Many around the world remember LeRoy’s brilliantly colored expressionist artwork—from athletes to musicians, and sporting events, such as the Kentucky Derby. The digital exhibit will highlight artwork created by both Ali and Neiman and feature candid photographs and notes written by LeRoy. The majority of the artwork was donated to the Ali Center by the LeRoy Neiman Foundation in 2017, and others on loan from the Foundation.
Sunday, June 6 - Brown Forman Amphitheater:1301 River Road, Louisville KY 40202
Tri Louisville is set up in a beautiful venue, giving participants the ability to see downtown from an unparalleled perspective. Conquer the Ohio River and transition to a fully closed bike route through the Skyline. Throw the running shoes on and race through Waterfront Park! Tri Louisville consists of Sprint, Olympic, Aquabike, Duathlon and Relay divisions and truly has become a signature regional event.The 2021 race will also be host to the USA Triathlon Sprint-Distance MidEast Regional Qualifier where the top 45% or top 5 finishers in an age group (whichever is greater) in the Sprint race will qualify for the 2021 USAT Sprint Distance Age Group National Championships.
Sprint Distance: 750 meter swim • 20k bike • 5k run
The Frazier Museum is pleased to partner with IDEASxLab, Roots 101, and Louisville Metro Government on the (Un)Known Project.t
Join us as we share stories — of Black men, women, and children, both known and unknown, who were formerly enslaved in Louisville, Kentucky — in conversation with key partners and artists working on the project.
This discussion will take place the same week as the public art unveiling and site dedication Louisville Metro is organizing as part of the city’s Juneteenth commemoration on Saturday, June 19.
Learn our city’s history, including the vital role the Ohio River played on the journey to freedom.
Spoken Word Artist Hannah Drake will perform her original work “Finding Me.” You’ll also meet the artists behind the Limestone Reconciliation Benches, which are meant to teach and inspire.
PANELISTS
Hannah Drake, IDEAS xLab
Josh Miller, IDEAS xLab
William M. Duffy, Artist
Dave Caudill, Artist
Lamont Collins, President & CEO, Roots 101
Sarah Lindgren, Public Art Administrator, Louisville Metro Government
MODERATOR
Rachel Platt, Director of Community Engagement, Frazier History Museum
Saturday, June 19 - 10:00 AM-5:00 PM - Roots 101: 124 North 1st St. Louisville, KY 40202
Juneteenth marks the announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation.
While the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1865, we understand that historically and currently with COVID-19 and the racial uprisings of 2020 that we still have a long way to go when it comes to facing racism, health disparities, and medical mistrust.
To that end, we along with Roots 101, Frazier Museum, and Louisville Metro have worked for several years on the (Un)Known Project, which will use public art installations and experiences to support Louisville – the 4th most segregated city in America – in its current efforts in dealing with racism and inequity. Juneteenth will mark the unveiling of the first (Un)Known Project Public Art Installation on the banks of the Ohio River.
We hope you will mark your calendars and join us on June 19 for Juneteenth: Past, Present, Future including a Poetry and Performances at Roots 101 (124 N 1st St) starting at 12pm, A Journey In Our Footprints along the riverwalk from 12:30-1:30pm, an (Un)Known Project Site Dedication overlooking the river at 1:30p, and a COVID-19 Vaccine site open from 10a - 5p. More info to come - please wear a mask and practice safe physical distancing!
The COVID-19 vaccine is FREE and no health insurance required.
The Frazier Museum is pleased to partner with IDEASxLab, Roots 101, and Louisville Metro Government on the (Un)Known Project. Join us as we share stories — of Black men, women, and children, both known and unknown, who were formerly enslaved in Louisville, Kentucky — in conversation with key partners and artists working on the project.
This discussion will take place the same week as the public art unveiling and site dedication Louisville Metro is organizing as part of the city’s Juneteenth commemoration on Saturday, June 19.
Learn our city’s history, including the vital role the Ohio River played on the journey to freedom.
Spoken Word Artist Hannah Drake will perform her original work “Finding Me.” You’ll also meet the artists behind the Limestone Reconciliation Benches, which are meant to teach and inspire.
PANELISTS
Hannah Drake, IDEAS xLab
Josh Miller, IDEAS xLab
William M. Duffy, Artist
Dave Caudill, Artist
Lamont Collins, President & CEO, Roots 101
Sarah Lindgren, Public Art Administrator, Louisville Metro Government
MODERATOR
Rachel Platt, Director of Community Engagement, Frazier History Museum
Saturday, June 19 - 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM - 4th Street Live!: 411 S. Fourth St. Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Guests are able to support Louisville’s African American owned businesses and artists by visiting nearly 50 African American vendors showcasing their wares and services at Fourth Street Live! throughout the day. As Juneteenth is both a commemoration and a celebration, this event will feature live musical performances by a variety of national and Louisville based acts.
Juneteenth Community Health Fair and Vaccination Station
Saturday, June 19 - 12:00 PM–3:00 PM - Big Four Lawn
Free health screenings courtesy of Norton Healthcare. Also learn more about becoming a Norton Team member. Part of Mayor Greg Fischer’s Juneteenth community celebrations.
