Upcoming Events
June 9th - 15th
June 9th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In January of 2020, the Muhammad Ali Center and Metro United Way partnered to create a community service event, The Greatest Give Back, to honor Muhammad Ali’s 80th birthday and to continue the Center’s annual tradition of providing acts of service on this day.
Join them this Thursday as they come together in service to “TKO the need” in our community with our Time, Kindness and Offering. Volunteers at The Greatest Give Back will work in three shifts to create and assemble 800 diaper bundles, 800 laundry kits and 800 snack kits that will be distributed to 80 local nonprofit agencies – giving the greatest gift of all – service to others.
For more information and to register, click here.
144 N. 6th St., Louisville, KY 40202
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June 9th, 6 to 8 p.m.
This Thursday night join the Nulu East Market District for a night of jazz at the Nulu Marketplace. This is a free, family-friendly event taking place in the outdoor courtyard of the Nulu Marketplace.
Enjoy great live music by the Hot Sauce Brass Band as well as food and drinks from surrounding Nulu Marketplace restaurants.
823 E. Market St., Louisville, KY 40206
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June 11th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lunch will begin at 11 a.m. with raffle prizes to win. The four-person scramble (three adults and one First Tee participant) will tee off at 1 p.m. Register at firstteelouisville.org or contact Bhardesty@firstteelouisville.org.
George Johnson was the first and only African-American head golf pro in Kentucky. He began to learn the game at the age of 15 when he caddied at a segregated country club in Georgia. He turned pro in 1964 and qualified for the US Open in 1965. He received his tour card after successfully completing the PGA qualifying program (or graduating “Q” school) in 1968 and began playing in tournaments with the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Miller Barber, and Tom Kite. In 1971, he won the Azalea Open and became the fourth African-American to ever win a PGA tournament. George spent a total of 10 years on the PGA Tour and three on the Senior Tour and remained a Lifetime Member of the PGA. In 1997, George became the head golf pro at Bobby Nichols Golf Course here in Louisville Metro, which is now operated by the non-profit First Tee - Louisville.
460 Northwestern Pkwy, Louisville, KY, 40212
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June 11th, 12 to 5 p.m.
Join the Kentucky Guild of Brewers this Saturday at Waterfront Park for the Kentucky Craft Bash! The Craft Bash hosts over 70 local breweries and serves more than 200 different varieties of beer from breweries exclusive to the Commonwealth.
Not only will you be able to enjoy the beers of Kentucky that you’ve come to know and love but you will be able to sample experimental beers and collaborations that don't go into widespread distribution and are rarely found outside of a brewery’s taproom. For one day this summer, the Kentucky Guild of Brewers will transform Louisville's Waterfront Park into the states largest, most exclusive taproom.
Get your tickets for this event here!
231 E. Witherspoon St., Louisville, KY 40202
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June 11th, 1 p.m.
Join us as for a March For Our Lives rally and march against gun violence at 1 p.m. this Saturday at Metro Hall, 527 W. Jefferson St.
March For Our Lives is created by, inspired by, and led by students across the country who will no longer risk their lives waiting for someone else to take action to stop the epidemic of mass school shootings that has become all too familiar.
On June 11th, the kids, families, teachers and allies of March For Our Lives will take to the streets of Louisville, along with those in Washington D.C. and around the country, to demand that their lives and safety become a priority. The collective voices of the March For Our Lives movement will be heard.
Visit the Louisville March for our Lives Facebook page for more info.
527 W. Jefferson St., Louisville, KY 40202
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June 11th, 6 to 11 p.m.
Step back into the Prohibition era when you join the Friends of the Louisville Zoo for Zoofari! 2022 this Saturday at the Louisville Zoo. Presented by Brown-Forman, this year’s “Roaring into the Twenties” themed event is back in-person and begins with specialty appetizers, cocktails and animal encounters in the Islands exhibit area.
You then travel to the Zoo’s Oasis event field for live music, dancing, silent and live auctions and more. New this year, event goers will have the opportunity to relax and unwind inside the private VIP speakeasy with an exclusive signature drink, giveaways and more inside the private VIP speakeasy. Shhhh… you’ll need to watch for the secret password for this VIP access.
While at the Islands exhibit, you also may catch a glimpse of the elusive Sumatran tiger, orangutans, siamangs, the Malayan tapirs and colorful birds along the way.
Tickets are still available for Zoofari and can be purchased here.
1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213
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June 11th, 4 to 10 p.m.
Join the German-American Club this Saturday for Wurstfest! From 4 to 6 p.m. enjoy grilled sausages and kraut. Stick around for German dinner which will be served from 6 to 8 p.m.
At 7 p.m. partake in the Polka dance contest, and as always, enjoy plenty of great German beers on tap!
This is a free, family-friendly event. Prost!
1840 Lincoln Ave., Louisville, KY 40213
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June 11th, 5 to 8 p.m.
After a two-year hiatus, Bourbon by the Bridge is moving from the Waterfront to the garden area at Paristown Hall. Bourbon by the Bridge Redux will feature local distilleries, a bourbon pull with a new release from Jefferson’s Reserve, catered hors d’oeuvres and live music performed by The Louisville Jazz Band.
The funds raised at this year’s Bourbon Redux ensures that CASA continues to recruit, train and pair volunteers with every abused and neglected child who needs one.
General admission tickets are $75 and can be purchased here.
724 Brent St., Louisville, Kentucky 40204
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June 11th, 8 a.m.
The first-ever SummerFest 10K race course will take you on a scenic loop throughout Iroquois Park. The start/finish line will be near the Iroquois Amphitheater, which is an amazing venue for pre and post race entertainment.
They’re bringing back the 70’s and 80’s vibes so be prepared to have a great time!
Register for this race here.
1080 Amphitheater Rd., Louisville, KY 40214
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June 11th & 12th
This weekend, the Fine Arts and Crafts Festival is returning to Maples Park in Oldham County! This event is juried by the Arts Association of Oldham County and is free and open to the public. Come out and see what treasures you can find!
Hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
6431 Railroad Ave., Crestwood, KY 40014
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June 11th & 12th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day
On the second weekend of June each year, Louisville offers glimpses into one of its best-kept secrets. The Old Louisville Hidden Treasures Garden Tour welcomes garden lovers into the private green spaces of the nation’s largest Victorian residential neighborhood. Gardeners share their personal retreats, tucked behind stately Victorian mansions and protected by vine-covered walls and privacy fences.
In addition to the Garden Tour, guests are encouraged to visit the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum. Purchasing a discounted ticket at the Garden Tour allows customers to visit this Victorian mansion either the same weekend of the tour or any other date through the end of July that the museum is open. Also, attendees during the month of June can see a special display of an "Indoor Victorian Garden" showcasing plant varieties throughout the house that were typical of those found in the early 1900's.
Tickets are $25 day of, or $20 in advance. Tickets purchased online will be available at Will Call on the lawn of the Conrad Caldwell House Museum at 1402 St. James Court on tour days only.
1402 St. James Ct., Louisville, KY 40208
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June 12th, 10 a.m.
Run or walk with pride at the Louisville Pride 5K this Sunday. Starting and finishing at 10 a.m. in Cherokee Park at Hogan's Fountain Pavilion, the Louisville Pride 5K is a family-friendly event for people of all ages, athletic abilities, and skill levels. Run, walk, or push your way through a closed course inside the beautiful park with hundreds of your closest friends to kick off Pride Week in Louisville.
Packet pick-up will take place on Saturday, June 11th from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the brand new Louisville Pride Center (1244 S. 3rd Street). If you are unable to pick up your packet prior to the race, there will be more of them on-site on race morning beginning at 9 a.m.
Everyone who signs up for the Louisville Pride 5K will receive a race T-shirt and a finisher's medal. Additionally, all registrants will receive two tickets to the June 18 Pride Night match at Lynn Family Stadium. You can register here. All funds raised will benefit the Louisville Pride Foundation.
Hogan's Fountain Pavilion, Seneca Park, Louisville, KY 40205
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June 15th, 12 p.m.
The Kentucky African American Civil War Soldiers Project seeks to uncover archival documents about the lives of these soldiers and their family members, and use them as the basis for constructing family trees going as far backward and forward as possible. Dan Gediman and Denyce Peyton will share stories and photographs about selected soldiers from Louisville, as well as discuss their newly created searchable online database.
10400 Blue Lick Rd., Louisville, KY 40229
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This summer, make sure to check out all the great Farmers' Markets we have to offer in Louisville!
Bardstown Road Farmers' Market - 1733 Bardstown Rd. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Beechmont Open Air Market - 4574 S. 3rd St. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Beulah Farmers' Market - 6704 Bardstown Rd. Mondays, 3 to 7 p.m.
Brownsboro Road Farmers' Market - 4000 Brownsboro Rd. Thursdays, 3 to 6 p.m.
Crescent Hill Farmers' Market - 201 S. Peterson Ave. Thursday 3 to 6 p.m.
Douglass Loop Farmers' Market - 2005 Douglass Blvd. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
East End Farmers' Market - 13060 Factory Ln. Tuesdays, 5 to 7 p.m.
J-Town Farmers' Market - 10434 Watterson Trl. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Middletown Farmers' Market - 11721 Main St. Wednesdays, 3 to 6 p.m.
Norton Commons Farmers' Market - 6301 Moonseed St. Sundays, 12 to 4 p.m.
Phoenix Hill NuLu Farmers' Market - 1007 E. Jefferson St. Tuesdays, 3 to 6 p.m.
Prospect Area Farmers' Market - 12900 W. Hwy. 42, Saturdays 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Rainbow Blossom Farmers' Market - 3738 Lexington Rd. Sundays 12 to 4 p.m.
Riverside Farmers' Market - 7410 Moorman Rd. Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
St. Matthews Farmers' Market - 4100 Shelbyville Rd. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
West End Farmers' Market - 1821 W. Jefferson St. Select Saturdays
Westport Rd. Baptist Farmers' Market - 9705 Westport Rd. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Every Wednesday now through October
Each Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. experience Food Truck Wednesdays at 4th Street between Jefferson and Market Streets! Louisville Downtown Partnership has curated many amazing food trucks to serve lunchtime patrons each Wednesday through October!
The street will be closed off to foot traffic only from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each week. Food trucks will serve food from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Come on over to 4th Street and eat some delicious, local food!
S. 4th Street between Jefferson and Market, Louisville, KY
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With so many great upcoming events this summer you don't want to miss out! Don't worry, we'll give lots more info as we get closer to the date! For now, mark your calendar and get ready for your favorite events!
Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration: Our Story, America’s Glory Inaugural Gala - Friday, June 17th, 6 p.m. at the Muhammad Ali Center
FunkFest - Saturday, June 18th, 2 p.m. at Waterfront Park.
Kentuckiana Pride Festival - Saturday, June 18th, 12 to 10 p.m. at the Big Four Lawn.
Deep Roots Music Fest - Saturday, June 18th, 6 p.m. at Iroquois Amphitheater
U of L Football Camp - Ages 7-14. Saturday, June 25th, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center.
Color Run 5K - Saturday, June 25th, 8 a.m. at Waterfront Park
Blessings in a Backpack 0.5K - Saturday, June 25th, 11 a.m. at Lynn Family Stadium
Waterfront Wednesday - Wednesday, June 29th, 5 p.m. at the Big Four Lawn
Make sure to follow the Around Lou Social Media pages to stay up to date on even more fun happening Around Lou!
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