Upcoming Events
March 10th - 16th
March 11th - 13th
Attention video game fans! This weekend at the Triple Crown Pavilion, enjoy tons of free-play games! Play your favorite arcade, pinball, console or computer game until your heart is content!
Along with all the games, there will be several vendors selling an array of products from kawaii knitted animals to 8-bit artwork. The full list of games and vendors can be found on the Louisville Arcade Expo website.
Daily competitions will be held, including trivia on Friday a costume contest on Saturday (one for kids and one for adults). The daily schedule can also be found on their website homepage!
Hours are Friday 2 p.m. to midnight, Saturday 10 a.m. to midnight, and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Get your tickets here.
1780 Plantside Dr., Jeffersontown, KY 40299
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March 11th - 13th
Shorts HD and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, with all three categories offered – Animated, Live Action, and Documentary. Screening at the Speed Art Museum, this is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! The Academy Awards take place Sunday, March 27. For a full list of Shorts, visit their event calendar and select the date and time you would like to attend.
The schedule is as follows:
Friday, March 11, 6 p.m. Documentary
Saturday, March 12, 3 p.m. Live-Action
Saturday, March 12, 6 p.m. Animation
Sunday, March 13, 2 p.m. Documentary
Tickets are $12 or $8 for Speed members. Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours is required to attend Speed Cinema screenings.
2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville, Kentucky 40208
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March 12th, 3:00PM
The in-person St. Patrick's Day Parade is back in the Highlands this year! Join them this year as they celebrate The Return of St. Patrick!
Together with friends admire beautifully adorned parade units as they march by, and enjoy food and drinks with friends at one of the several surrounding restaurants and bars! There's only one requirement: WEAR YOUR GREEN! 🍀
This event is free and open to the public. It is put on with the help of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Louisville chapter. As always, drink responsibly, Louisville. Parade begins at the corner of Broadway and Baxter Ave., Louisville, KY 40204
Before all the parade fun, swing by O'Sheas on Baxter Ave. for the annual Tappin' of the Keg! This Thursday (3/10) from 8 to 11 p.m. This unique event features a piper escort of the keg into the pub, live music, great food and cocktails, and of course beer!
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March 12th, 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Gather the family and head to the Frazier History Museum for a fun-filled Saturday of crafts, story times, kid-friendly tours, and special guests! They will be exploring and celebrating individuals who have broken barriers to help improve our world, from amazing inventor Garrett Morgan to the first Black woman doctor in Kentucky, Sara Fitzbutler.
Admission is free. If you are able, they are taking donations of 12" fashion dolls representing people of color for Bridge Kids International for storytelling camps this summer! Dolls can be new or used, and articulated (dolls with moving joints) are preferred.
829 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
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March 12th, 3:00 - 9:00PM
Are you feeling lucky? Then come down to Fourth Street Live! for the St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl: Shamrocks and Shenanigans! Wear you best green attire and celebrate St. Patty's Day!
Bar crawl ticket includes access to drink specials, a Shamrocks and Shenanigans collectible mug, and one free drink ticket (domestic beer and premium wells only).
Get your tickets here. This event is 21+ only, please drink responsibly.
411 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202
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March 12th, 5:00 - 9:00PM
This Saturday evening at the Louisville Night Market come and find your new favorite small-business, shop locally grown produce, have a cocktail, or grub down at one of the delicious food trucks!
There will be several vendors set up selling items like home decor, bath and body products, clothing, beauty products, and more! Live music will also be playing, so come shop and dance the night away!
For more information contact LouisvilleNightMarket@gmail.com, this event is free and open to the public.
615 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
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March 12th & 13th
Come visit Louisville's pop-up flea market, with food trucks, craft beer & cocktails, great vendors, live music, entertainment & more!
For those interested in becoming a vendor at the Flea Off Market, click here. This event is free and open to the public. Hours are Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
1000 E. Market St., Louisville, KY 40206
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March 13th - 19th
This annual event, presented by APRON Inc., highlights the vast diversity of Louisville's independent restaurants by asking Kentuckiana to support our restaurant community!
For previous Dine-Around events, restaurants have donated a portion of their profits- but this year APRON will not be asking for proceeds from the restaurants as part of the event. After two long years of struggles, APRON Inc. wants to showcase the vibrant restaurant scene and continue to help area restaurants.
During the week of March 13th - 19th, they simply ask the community to rally around our restaurants and Dine-Around in as many independent restaurants as they can, and tell them APRON sent you. In addition to supporting the restaurants during this event week, people can make financial donations at anytime through APRON’s website.
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March 16th, 5:00 - 8:00PM
Join the Kentucky Derby Festival for the 2022 kick-off event, the Official Poster Unveiling plus artist meet & greet!
This ticketed event at Mellwood Art Center will feature hors d'oeuvres and food pairings, Four Roses Bourbon cocktail sampling, first look & opportunity to purchase the 2022 Kentucky Derby Festival Official Merchandise & Product Line, and more! Attendees will also receive a 2022 Official Poster Pin.
Get your tickets today here.
1860 Mellwood Ave., Louisville, KY 40206
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⚜ Happening All Month Long! ⚜
March 5th to May 15th
In 1951, two women, with their Heinz terrier, “Pickles”, bought a trailer, packed up their equipment, closed up their Long Beach “Hobby Looms Studio” and started on a year-long tour across the United States and Canada promoting their idea of using algebraic expressions to write weaving drafts.
These two women were Mathematician, Ada K. Dietz, and Textile Artist, Ruth E. Foster. Their work made a definitive contribution to creative folk-art growth, including inspiring the beginnings of the Cross Country Weavers (CCW) in 1957. In collaboration for this exhibit, current members of the group have created new interpretations of Algebraic Expressions to be shown alongside the Loomhouse’s collection of original woven samples and artifacts from the writing and publishing of Algebraic Expressions in Handwoven Textiles draft book, and Dietz and Foster’s tour across the country.
Gallery hours are Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., and Saturday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Opening reception is Saturday, March 5, 2 - 4 p.m., free and open to the public.
328 Kenwood Hill Rd., Louisville, KY 40214
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Beginning March 18th
See the Zoo in a whole new light as you enjoy one of the largest lantern festivals in the nation featuring thousands of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns aglow with more than 50,000 LED light bulbs.
Embark on a journey to the far east as you stroll alongside dramatic cultural displays celebrating the rich heritage and craftsmanship of lantern artisans. Dramatic archways illuminate the way on a magical journey past colorful peacocks, slithering serpents, and a beautiful African savanna. Majestic butterflies beckon you into a world of larger-than-life insects and animals from all around the world. Kids (or kids at heart) can become part of the magic while swaying on our glowing moonlight swings or stepping inside a gigantic kaleidoscope for some whirling, twirling fun. The wonder of Wild Lights is sure to create glowing smiles and bright memories for guests of all ages.
Opening night is Friday, March 18th. Wild Lights will be open every Thursday through Sunday until June 5th.
General Public tickets are $20, members $17, and children 2 and under are free. Purchase your tickets ahead of time here!
1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213
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