When Muhammad Ali passed away on June 3, 2016, the city of Louisville came together in an unprecedented show of unity and support. Every year in that spirit, we gather for the first week of June and remember the champion by celebrating his city.

Join the Muhammad Alli Center for a week of activities that highlight his impact, his core principles, and the city he called home. The Muhammad Ali Center is proud to host the 7th Annual Ali Festival, join them in honoring greatness!

For the full list of events for the week, click here. 

Various locations.

It's the second Thursday of the month which can only mean one thing, it's time for the S. 4th Night Market! This event transforms and activates S. 4th St., between Guthrie St. and W. Chestnut St., with a unique outdoor, pop-up shopping and food vendor market in the heart of Louisville.

From 4 to 8 p.m. S. 4th St. closes to vehicular traffic allowing retailers, shoppers, and revelers to utilize the street space and partake in fun! Crowler Catering serves craft beer, wine, and cocktails for you to purchase. Also enjoy a variety musical entertainment throughout the night.

S. 4th St., between Guthrie & W. Chestnut St.

Visit Louisville Slugger Field this Friday for the Slugger Field Movie Night! This family-friendly movie night will feature Encanto (2021), rated PG, and give movie-goers the opportunity to watch a movie under the stars in the outfield! 

General admission is $5, or you can purchase a general admission ticket that includes all you can eat popcorn and soda for $12! Get your tickets in advance here. Children 2 and younger enter free. 

Gates open at 7 p.m. and movie begins at 8 p.m. Bring a blanket and sit on the outfield! 

401 E. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202

The Downtown Drive-In is an outdoor movie night series, taking place at Brown-Forman Amphitheater on select Friday nights through October.

Movies will begin at sundown, with the amphitheater open an hour before to allow guests to grab their spot in the theater. The event will include snacks and beer for purchase from local brewer Ten20 Craft Brewery. Movie-goers are also welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs to the viewing.

This Friday's movie is Shrek (2001), rated PG. 

No tickets are required for the outdoor film screenings, but guests are encouraged to arrive early to save their spot. The Downtown Drive-In events are weather dependent.

1301 River Rd., Louisville, KY 40202

Louisville's Greek Festival is a feast for the senses! Come and experience Greek foods, pastries, and desserts with Greek live music and entertainment for Greek culture lovers!

Immerse yourself in the lively rhythms of Greek music, enjoying the dancers' energy and incredible atmosphere throughout the festival.

Enjoy captivating performances, cultural demonstrations, and interactive activities that bring the spirit of Greece to Louisville! 

The event will take place Friday from 6 to 10 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. View the full event schedule here.

This is a free, family-friendly event offering free parking.

930 Ormsby Ln., Louisville, KY 40242

Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, commemorates the day on June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, TX and announced that all enslaved people were to be freed. This came two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued and marked a significant turning point in the fight for freedom and equality.

The Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration is a multi-day celebration of Juneteenth in Louisville. The celebration offers a variety of events honoring the holiday. 

Some events include the Kentucky Opera's "Amplify Songs of Justice" on June 10th, Jazz Excursion on the Belle of Louisville on June 11th, the Simmons College of Kentucky Golf Classic on June 12th, and Juneteenth at Louisville Bat on June 13th.

Additional events are:

June 14, 11:30 a.m.: Lean Into Louisville Luncheon at The Palm Room 

Office of Equity Director Joi McAtee will host the luncheon featuring remarks by Mayor Craig Greenberg and guest speaker Jermaine Fowler, author of New York Times bestseller “The Humanity Archive: Recovering the Soul of Black History from a Whitewashed American Myth.” Tickets are $40 and can be purchased here.

1821 W. Jefferson St., Louisville, KY 40203

June 16, 6 p.m.: Juneteenth Gala at the Ali Center

The Juneteenth Gala is sponsored by Norton Healthcare, Fifth Third Bank, Republic Bank and the Office of Equity. It will recognize and award historians and future and present leaders for the tremendous work they have done to improve racial equity within the community. The gala will also focus on Juneteenth culinary dishes and its history. Musical entertainment by Jerry Tolson Orchestra and Frankie Raymore and the Groovemasterz. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased here.

144 N. 6th St., Louisville, KY 40202

June 17, 7 p.m.: “The Fannie Lou Hamer Story”

“The Fannie Lou Hamer Story” is a one-woman play about voting rights activist, Fannie Lou Hamer, through song and storytelling. The event will take place at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. Tickets are $25 (VIP tickets are $30) and can be purchased here.

1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY 40203

June 18, 2 p.m.: Father’s Day & Juneteenth Jazz Brunch

The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage will host Ansyn Banks Legacy Quintet with guest vocalist Karen Chavis and host Marjorie Marshall. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased here. Limited VIP seating is $45.

1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY 40203

June 19, 6 p.m.: “Let’s Talk | Bridging the Divide: Load in Nine Times: United States Colored Troops, An Evening with former Kentucky Poet Laureate Frank X Walker” at the Frazier History Museum

Danville native and poet Frank X Walker will debut a collection of poems centered on African Americans in Kentucky during the Civil War. Eighteen of those works will be unveiled as part of the museum’s Commonwealth exhibition. The event is free, but registration is required. Register for this event here.

829 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202

A full schedule of all Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration events can be found here. For more information about the Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration, visit juneteenthlou.com. 

The Buy Local Fair features all local businesses, including food & drink vendors, artists and craftspeople, farmers and more! Buy Local Fair is heading to a new location, the Festival Plaza in Waterfront Park.

Enjoy activities such as the Rainbow Blossom Cooking Competition, Silent Auction, ValuMarket Craft Beer tent, family fun at the Carmichael's Bookstore Kids Fun Zone, and so much more! 

Buy Local Booths include businesses such as Belmar Floral Events, Copper Kitchen, Louisville Academy of Fine Arts, Please & Thank You, The Arrow Fund, and more!

231 Witherspoon Ave., Louisville, KY 40202

Head to Fourth Street Live! this Saturday for the Louisville Wine Walk! Sip, taste, and explore more than 20 varieties of wine at this 21+ event. 

Along with wine tastings, attendees will enjoy food sampling, live music, and more!

General admission tickets are $45 and include a souvenir tasting glass, 12 wine tastings, 1 full glass of favorite varietal, and 1 pizza voucher. 

VIP tickets are $65 and include early entry (1 hour), souvenir tasting glass, unlimited wine tastings, 2 full glasses of favorite varietal, access to VIP area with exclusive tasting stations, small plates and private bathrooms.

Get your tickets here. 

Must be 21 and older to attend. 

411 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202

Come for the super ultra great wines and stay for the super ultra great vibes! 

Breeze Wine Bar will have loads of featured wines and cocktails, including Rosé Partay Jell-O shots!

Bites are available for purchase from the Canary Club. The event will feature a rosé centric menu available just for the Partay!

1247 S. Shelby St., Louisville, KY 40203

Join La Casita Center this weekend for the LatinX Pride celebration with plenty of food and entertainment for all ages! 

Come dance and meet new people at La Casita Center. Send them a message/email/DM to request your favorite song to be added to the DJ playlist! 

Live performances by Starlette and Clay Mata. For more information email yarilacasita@gmail.com

¡No te lo pierdas!

223 E. Magnolia Ave., Louisville, KY 40208

Visit the Louisville Zoo for the 42nd annual Zoofari! This year’s “Cool Island Breezes” themed event includes specialty appetizers, cocktails, and animal encounters in the Islands exhibit area of the Louisville Zoo where you might catch a glimpse of the elusive Sumatran tiger, Little Blue penguins, orangutans, siamangs, the Malayan tapirs and colorful birds.

You will also experience the Zoo’s Oasis event field for live music, dancing, silent and live auctions and more.

Proceeds from this year’s event will support renovations to the Zoo’s MetaZoo education facility and the Animal Ambassador Program.

There are multiple ticket options available ranging from $125 to $225 per person. Check out the different ticket options and get yours here!

Event guests must be 21 years of age or older and show a valid ID to enter.

1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213

Touch a Truck puts your family in the driver’s seat! Visit the parking lot behind the Kentucky Science Center, located at the corner of 8th and W. Washington Streets to get hands on with a variety of trucks and equipment, from bucket trucks to city buses.

Entry to Touch a Truck is free and open to the public. Adults and kids alike will have the chance to dream big as they discover their favorite vehicles and meet the community helpers who make them go.

Onsite partners include Louisville Water Company, UPS, Louisville Fire Department, UofL EMT Outreach, CASE Equipment, Louisville Public Works, Louisville Free Public Library, Stage One Family Theater, and Amteck.

727 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202

WonderFest is a weekend of hobby escape in Louisville, KY! WonderFest features movie special effects guests, the largest model contest in the U.S. for sci-fi, horror & comics-related subjects, model and toy dealers galore, and seminars to entertain and improve hobbyists of all ages!

Special guests include Lorne Peterson, Charlie Bailey, Bill George, Elizabeth Shepherd, Frank Dietz, and more! 

Tickets are sold at the door only. Adults are $33 for 1-day and $48 for 2-days. Ages 4 to 12 are $12 for 1-day and $18 for 2-days, while age 3 and under enter free. The event is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.

830 Phillips Ln., Louisville, KY 40209

The Old Louisville Hidden Treasures Garden Tour welcomes garden lovers into the private green spaces of the nation’s largest Victorian residential neighborhood. The 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. The Conrad-Caldwell House symbolizes the progressive spirit and Victorian grandeur of Louisville’s Gilded Age.

Purchasing a discounted combo ticket for 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. Remember, this special display is only available during the month of June!

Tickets are $25 day of or $20 in advance. 65 and older tickets are $20, 10 and under enter free. All children must be supervised by an adult. Get your tickets ahead of time here. 

The Garden Tours will take place Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

1402 St. James Ct., Louisville, KY 40208

The Flea Off Market returns for the final outdoor pop-up market until September! They will be set up in their usual spot with great vendors, food trucks, craft beer and cocktails, live music, entertainment, and more! 

The Flea Off Market features artists, makers, craftspeople, and vendors selling vintage, collectible, and handmade items.

Hours are:
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Flea Off Market is free and open to the public. 

1000 E. Market St., Louisville, KY 40206

Another Food Truck Invasion is moving into a new neighborhood and this time offering TWO days of fantastic local food trucks! 

The Louisville Food Truck Association's Food Truck Invasion is coming to Crestwood and teaming up with Arts on the Green to bring you the best handcrafted art, food trucks, and music that Crestwood has to offer. 

There's something for everyone! Participating food trucks include Slushie Lab, Grecian Mama, Six Forks Burger Company, The Celtic Pig, Mr. C's Cheesecake, Bamba Eggrolls, and many more! 

Visit these food trucks on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

6431 Railroad Ave., Crestwood, KY 40014

Crestwood, KY welcomes thousands of visitors to this two-day free festival held at The Maples Park. In addition to the many local, national and regional artists who attend to showcase a wide variety of artwork, this festival features continuous live entertainment, children’s activities, beverage vendors, and Emerging Artists (students).

For the first time, Arts on the Green is partnering with the Louisville Food Truck Association to have 15 food trucks on site daily, plus free shuttle service to and from Maples Park and South Oldham Middle School, South Oldham High School, and Camden Station Elementary School. Oldham Public Buses  also providing 2 shuttles, with handicap parking onsite.

Now in its 23rd year, Arts on the Green has become a premier outdoor juried arts and crafts festival designed for the entire family to enjoy.

6431 Railroad Ave., Crestwood, KY 40014

After a three-year hiatus Taste of West Louisville has returned better than ever before! Join Uplifted Life for an afternoon of food, fellowship, and fun! Enjoy samples from local chefs, caterers, and food and beverage businesses. Vendors may have prepackaged items for sale as well.

New this year is the IX Bourbon Lounge: A VIP Tasting Experience. Enjoy a flight of bourbon samples from IX Bourbon, a local, woman, and black owned brand, signature cocktails made with IX Bourbon, and specialty treat vendor. Rotated seating offered. Limited VIP tickets available. 

Get your tickets to Taste of West Louisville here.

This is a 21 and up event. 

1300 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY 40203

Run or walk with pride at the second annual Louisville Pride 5K! Starting and finishing in Iroquois Park at the Iroquois Amphitheater, 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 for the Louisville Pride 5K will take place on Saturday, June 10 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the brand-new Louisville Pride Center (1244 S. 3rd St.). If you are unable to pick up your packet, they will be on site on race morning beginning at 9 a.m.

Everyone who signs up for the Louisville Pride 5K will receive a pair of rainbow socks and a finisher's medal. You will also have the option to purchase a Louisville Pride Foundation running tank top in the registration process. All funds raised will benefit the Louisville Pride Foundation.

Sign up for the Louisville Pride 5K here. 

2120 Rundill Rd., Louisville, KY 40214

Kentucky Performing Arts (KPA), in partnership with Louisville Downtown Partnership and Greater Louisville, Inc., is hosting a job fair to provide support in the ongoing efforts to bolster the revitalization of downtown Louisville.

As a key driver of downtown Louisville economic and cultural activity, KPA is helping neighboring businesses to attract workers. The event provides a much needed shot in the arm for employers, helping them to then serve more customers and increase foot traffic to re-invigorate the downtown economy, business district and the heart of our city.

The job fair is free and open to all. Appointments are not required. KPA will provide free parking in The Kentucky Center parking garage, located on 6th street between Main Street and River Road. Free parking available on first-come, first serve basis.

Participating employers and organizations include:

• Kentucky Performing Arts
• TARC
• Norton Healthcare
• Kiddie Academy
• BJB Restoration
• Work Architecture and Design
• LMPD
• KentuckianaWorks
• Junior Achievement
• Salvation Army
• Home of the Innocents
• Go Job
• Derby City Gaming

501 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202

The Food Truck Clinic is a one-stop-shop where food and beverage vendors can get the green light from the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW), Louisville Division of Fire and Jefferson County Fire Service, and Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to legally sell food and drinks to the public.

Every Thursday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., from now until Oct. 19, food trucks and other mobile vendors can stop by the alley at Armory Place, behind the Metro Development Center to get their permits to operate.

The Food Truck Clinic not only benefits vendors, but community members, too. Each Thursday, the public is invited to the clinic to enjoy food and beverages after food trucks get the go ahead to open.

444 S. 5th St., Louisville, KY 40202

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!

The street will be closed off to vehicular traffic 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

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival’s performances are held at the C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater in Central Park, located in the heart of Old Louisville. 63rd season, free admission, Food & drinks available, pets on leash are welcome

Nightly Schedule:
6 p.m. Food Trucks
7 p.m. Kids’ Globe, Will’s Gift Shop, Will’s Tavern
7:15 p.m. Community Pre-show Performance
8 p.m. Performance

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, May 24-June 11; July 12, 15, 18, 21 (no performances on Mondays or Tuesdays in June)

Macbeth, June 15-25; July 11, 14, 19, 22 (no performances on Mondays or Tuesdays in June)

Love’s Labor’s Lost, June 29-July 9; July 13, 16, 20, 23

Kentucky Shakespeare’s Globe Players (professional training program for high school students) presents The Two Gentlemen of Verona, July 26-30

Louisville Ballet presents Shakespeare in Dance: Lady M, August 2-6

Louisville Improvisors presents Late Night Shakes, 10:30PM on June 10, June 24, July 8, and July 22

Louisville Fringe Festival presents GLOBE Arm Wrestling, 10:30PM on June 17, July 1, and July 15

ASL interpretation will be provided for the following performances:
Thursday, June 1 for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Thursday, June 22 for Macbeth, Thursday, July 6 for Love’s Labor’s Lost, and Thursday, July 27 for Two Gentlemen of Verona.

1340 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202

• Our Lady of Mount Carmel, June 8th-10th, 5505 New Cut Rd.
• St. Edwards, June 8th-10th, 9608 Sue Helen Dr.
• Our Lady of Lourdes, June 9th & 10th, 508 Breckenridge Ln.
• St. Lawrence, June 10th, 1925 Lewiston Dr.
• St. Paul, June 15th-17th, 6901 Dixie Hwy.
• St. Albert the Great, June 16th & 17th, 1395 Girard Dr.
• St. Raphael, June 16th & 17th, 2141 Lancashire Ave.
• St. Martha, June 23rd & 24th, 2825 Klondike Ln.
• Holy Family, June 24th, 3926 Poplar Level Rd.