Upcoming Events
June 23rd - 29th
June 24th, 6 to 10 p.m.
The Monarchs first professional engagement paid the entire nine-member band $20. Today, they command more than 150 times that figure. They thought they had arrived when they bought the red '49 Packard ambulance to carry their equipment. Today it takes two 5-ton vans. The Monarchs have come a long way. In 1960, the Blue Angels, a 5-piece combo, contained the core of what would become The Monarchs. Following the addition of four members and a name change suggested by Frances Gibson, the mother of Mike Gibson the lead singer, the band scraped together the money to record their first 45.
FridayFest features local music, local food trucks, and community socializing every other Friday, throughout the summer, from 6 - 10 p.m. at Highview Park. The event is open to the public, family friendly and best of all free!
7122 Briscoe Ln., Louisville, KY 40228
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June 25th, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The happiest 5K on the planet will take place this Saturday at Waterfront Park, and there's still time to register!
Runners will start to be released at 8:00 a.m. and all participants must be on The Color Run 5K route no later than 8:30 a.m.
If you have already received your participant kit in the mail – you are checked in and ready to go.
If you have not received your kit, you should attend the Check-in Party to pick up your participant kit for free. The Check-in Party will be on Friday, June 24th from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm at Waterfront Park.
129 River Rd., Louisville, KY 40202
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June 25th, 10:30 to 12:30 a.m.
The Blessings in a Backpack 0.5K— no, that's not a typo, our 'race' is, in fact, 0.5K (only 546 yards) — will incorporate all the typical race elements but without any of the training.
All the fun stuff aside, we are serious about the end result — to raise money for our local Blessings in a Backpack programs. The funds raised from the 0.5K in 2019 helped us provide hunger-free weekends for more than 70 kids!
Your support will help us provide food on the weekends for elementary school children in Louisville who might otherwise go hungry.
To register or become a sponsor, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Louisville/louisvillepoint5k.
Thank you to our sponsors, Louisville City FC, Racing Louisville FC, Republic Bank, and Quills Coffee, for making the 'race' possible!
350 Adams St., Louisville, KY 40206
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June 25th, 4 to 10 p.m.
Join us for our Saturday Biergarten! Live music from 6 -10 p.m., German dinner, and plenty of German beers on tap.
This event is family-friendly and free.
Grilled sausages & kraut will be served from 4 - 6 p.m. and German dinner is served from 6 - 8 p.m.
Typical Biergarten Menu:
• Schnitzel
• Spätzle
• Bratwurst
• Sauerkraut
• Green Beans
• German Potato Salad
• Sauerkraut Balls
• Giant Pretzels!
1840 Lincoln Ave., Louisville, KY 40213
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June 25th, 7:30 p.m.
Sit back, relax and enjoy a wonderful variety of music with the Louisville Philharmonia at the beautiful Iroquois Amphitheater.
The musicians of the Louisville Philharmonia are very excited to be members of an orchestra which is operated and managed by the musician members. The orchestra is made up of local part-time and full-time musicians who have come together to perform great music and share their passion for and love of music with the community.
The public is invited to attend and enjoy this FREE musical event and no tickets are needed. Concessions will be available for purchase and doors will open at 6:00 p.m.
1080 Amphitheater Rd., Louisville, KY 40214
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June 26th, 1 to 5 p.m.
Every Last Sunday of the Month will have PET-CENTRIC vendors at PG&J's Dog Park Bar.  This is a rain or shine event!
 If you are new to PG&J's and are bringing your dog, please register online: www.pgjdogbar.com "Plan Your Visit" and "Choose A Plan".
Dog Requirements:
4 months and older
Spayed or Neutered
Dog Vaccinations:
Rabies
Bordetella
Distemper/Parvo
Canine Flu
Hooman Requirements:
Ages 21+
800 Baxter Ave., Louisville, KY 40204
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June 26th, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Join all the princesses for stories, songs, dances and a magical meet & greet!
Pose for photos, get autographs and create memories with your little one! Join our princess parade, sing-long, and dance lessons! Make a pixie wish & create a craft! We are excited to share the magic with you. Each guest will feel truly enchanted at this event.
Tickets are available for purchase here.
421 West Market Street, Louisville, KY 40202
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June 29th, 5 p.m.
Presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront, Waterfront Wednesday is FREE to all.
The lawn opens at 5 p.m. Set lengths and start times are approximate, but usually the festivities are winding down between 10 p.m. and 10:30pm. Performances for June 29th include War, Bendigo Fletcher and Wombo.
You can bring lawn chairs and blankets, but please no pets. Outside alcohol is also prohibited. No coolers, no glass, or pets allowed in the event area of the Big Four Lawn and the adjacent park areas.
231 Witherspoon St., Louisville, KY 40202
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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, 9am to 12 pm
Beechmont Open Air Market - 4574 S. 3rd St. Saturdays, 8am to 12pm
Beulah Farmers' Market - 6704 Bardstown Rd. Mondays, 3 to 7 pm
Brownsboro Road Farmers' Market - 4000 Brownsboro Rd. Thursdays, 3 to 6 pm
Crescent Hill Farmers' Market - 201 S. Peterson Ave. Thursday 3 to 6 p.m.
Douglass Loop Farmers' Market - 2005 Douglass Blvd. Saturdays, 10 am to 2 pm
East End Farmers' Market - 13060 Factory Ln. Tuesdays, 5 to 7 pm
J-Town Farmers' Market - 10434 Watterson Trl. Saturdays, 8 am to 12:30 pm
Middletown Farmers' Market - 11721 Main St. Wednesdays, 3 to 6 pm
Norton Commons Farmers' Market - 6301 Moonseed St. Sundays, 12 to 4 pm
Phoenix Hill NuLu Farmers' Market - 1007 E. Jefferson St. Tuesdays, 3 to 6 pm
Prospect Area Farmers' Market - 12900 W. Hwy. 42, Saturdays 9 am to 12:30 pm
Rainbow Blossom Farmers' Market - 3738 Lexington Rd. Sundays 12 to 4 pm
Riverside Farmers' Market - 7410 Moorman Rd. Sundays, 10am to 2pm
St. Matthews Farmers' Market - 4100 Shelbyville Rd. Saturdays, 8 am to 12 pm
West End Farmers' Market - 1821 W. Jefferson St. Select Saturdays
Westport Rd. Baptist Farmers' Market - 9705 Westport Rd. Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm
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!
Riverview Independence Festival - Saturday, July 2nd, 5 to 10:30 p.m., Riverview Park
Waterfront Park Fourth of July - Monday, July 4th, 6 to 11 p.m.
Crescent Hill Fourth of July Festival - July 3rd & 4th, at the Peter-Dumesnil House
Beyond Van Gogh - July 6th through September 3rd at the Kentucky International Convention Center
Bluegrass Veg Fest - Saturday, July 9th, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Mellwood Art Center
Mimosa Fest - Sunday, July 10th, at Fourth Street Live!
Cure CF SpiropaLOUza - Saturday, July 16th, at Norton Commons Amphitheater
Dainty Fest - July 23rd to 25th, in the Schnitzelburg neighborhood
Grateful Dead Music Fest - July 28th & 29th, at Waterfront Park
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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