Upcoming Events
August 4th - 10th
August 6th, 7 a.m.
Join the African American Male Wellness Agency for a Wellness 5K walk and run as an awareness campaign addressing the need for black men to live longer from preventable diseases.
Since 2004, The National African American Male Wellness Agency has taken a stance to reduce disparities in premature death and chronic diseases among African American males by providing over 4,000 free health screenings yearly and innovative health education programs.
The event is open to the entire community and will feature entertainment, kids activities, free health and dental screenings and more. Register for the 5K here.
3029 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY 40212
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August 6th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This Saturday at KMAC Museum enjoy free admission, art making activities, artist demonstrations, docent-led pop-up tours, live music and more at Family Fun Day!
This Family Fun Day is inspired by the current exhibitions Art Walks the Runway: Ten Years of KMAC Couture and Sandra Charles: The Reality of Our Essence.
Doors open at 10 a.m. with activities kicking off at 11 a.m. From 11:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 1 p.m. enjoy children's music performed by John Gage, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. watch artist demonstrations by Alyson Theil and Rebecca Richards, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. have fun making art with Laura Patterson! Gelato Gilberto will be available for purchase starting at 12 p.m.!
715 W. Main St., Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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August 6th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Made Market returns to the Mellwood Art Center to fill their large event space with some absolutely fantastic local makers!
Made Market is Louisville's finest curated handmade market, showcasing more than 75 of the best makers from Louisville and the surrounding region.
Adult admission is $3 online, $5 at the door. Kids 15 & under are free. Purchase your tickets ahead of time here.
1860 Mellwood Ave., Louisville, KY 40206
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August 6th, 5 to 8 p.m.
Summer Beer Fest at Frazier is back for its second year, and it’s moving to Main Street!
This event is for those who love drinking tasty craft beers and are ready to hang out with friends, listening to music and having fun outside! With local and national breweries, food trucks, live music and Kentucky pride spilling over with each tasting, this will be one of the largest beer tasting events in Kentucky.
To assist with the ongoing flood relief efforts in Eastern Kentucky, the Frazier History Museum is donating a portion of the proceeds to the American Red Cross. Ending Friday, the Frazier will donate $10 of the proceeds from each ticket sale to Red Cross Disaster Relief. Purchase your tickets here.
829 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
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August 6th, 4 to 8 p.m.
This Saturday at TEN20 Brewery in Butchertown, explore a vintage and local handmade market hosted by Hard Times Collective. Hard Times Collective is an inclusive, vintage retail collective that will be opening its own store front later this year, but couldn’t wait to get to know this community!
Listen to some live music, grab a bite to eat, and cool off with a cold one while you shop indoors with 20+ vendors!
1020 E. Washington St., Louisville, KY 40206
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August 7th, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Head to the back patio of Monnik and enjoy a complimentary beer or non-alcoholic beverage while you learn the unique process of ice-dyeing from Daisy! In this workshop, you will combine melting ice and powdered dyes to create colorful, kaleidoscopic designs.
What's included:
- Small, 22"x22" cotton tapestry that can be worn as a bandana or hung up
- Dye
- Ice
- Workspace necessities
- Monnik beer of your choice OR non-alcoholic beverage
You are welcome to bring another item made of at least 70% natural fibers (cotton, rayon, bamboo, etc.) for a small up-charge. Payable in person!
Please be sure to bring a mask as the dye is in powdered form and should not be inhaled.
The cost of this unique event is $49 payable by Zelle: daisybaker1@gmail.com or Venmo: Daisy-Baker-1
1036 E. Burnett Ave., Louisville, KY 40217
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August 7th, 4:30 to 8 p.m.
This Sunday listen to the incredibly talented Ansyn Banks at Joe's Palm Room. Ansyn Banks is the newest member of the Jazz division at the University of Louisville. There he teaches jazz trumpet, coach combos and other courses in the jazz program.
Starting at 4:30 p.m. enjoy food and drinks at Joe's and relax while you listen to another installment of Jazz at Joe's! Tickets can be purchased ahead of time here.
1821 W. Jefferson St., Louisville, KY 40203
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August 10th, 6 p.m.
The upcoming installment of the Whiskey Wednesday Concert Series will feature LittleBand! Based in Louisville, KY, this band is a favorite wherever they perform, and this is sure to be a night of music you don’t want to miss. Stop by the Backside Grill for the Dan-O’s Special of the day and treat yourself to a featured bourbon cocktail!
This is a free event open to the public.
6300 Old Lagrange Rd., Crestwood, KY 40014
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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.
Eastwood Village Farmers' Market - North Beckley Paddling Access, 500 Beckley Creek Pkwy. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 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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Various dates
Kentucky Shakespeare is back for their 62nd year of free Kentucky Shakespeare performances at the C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater in Old Louisville's Central Park!
Nightly schedule:
6:00 p.m. Food trucks open (a variety of 36 food trucks from the Louisville Food Truck Association will rotate nightly.)
7:00 p.m. Will’s Tavern, Will’s Gift Shop, and Kids’ Globe open
7:15 p.m. Community pre-show performance
8:00 p.m. Production begins
Shakespeare in Dance: As You Like It
August 3-7
Rounding out the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival season, Louisville Ballet returns to the Festival stage for a sixth season to present Shakespeare in Dance, a Shakespeare-inspired dance premiere.
1340 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40208
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July 6th through September 3rd
Beyond Van Gogh is a new, truly immersive experience. While other shows use virtual reality or still images, Beyond Van Gogh breaks barriers by incorporating both still and moving art. Masterpieces, now freed from frames, come alive, appear and disappear, and flow across multi-surfaces.
Enjoy over 300 pieces of art over a 30,000 square foot area, including the iconic classics "The Starry Night", "Sunflowers", and "Café Terrace at Night". The show is accompanied with a beautiful score and many other surprises!
Hours of operation are as follows:
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (last entry 7 p.m.)
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday & Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (last entry 7 p.m.)
Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. (last entry 8 p.m.)
Purchase your tickets here.
Kentucky International Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B
221 S. 4th St., Louisville KY 40202
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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!
St. Joe's Picnic for the Kids - August 12th & 13th at St. Joseph Children's Home
Water Lantern Festival - Saturday, August 13th, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Waterfront Festival Plaza
The Fox Fest - Saturday, August 13th, 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. at The Fox Den
Kentucky State Fair - August 18th through 28th at the KY Fairgrounds
Schnitzelburg Food Truck Invasion - Sunday, August 21st, 12 to 5 p.m. on Hickory Street
Old Lou Brew Craft Beer Festival - Friday, August 26th, 6 to 10 p.m. in Central Park
Brew at the Zoo - Saturday, August 27th, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Louisville Zoo
WorldFest - September 2nd through 5th, at the Belvedere
Hike, Bike & Paddle - Monday, September 5th, 8 a.m. at the Louisville Community Boathouse
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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