Louisville Burger Week is back, and better than ever! Join them at Against the Grain for the sixth annual Louisville Burger Week Kick Off event.

It’s no longer just a week of filling your stomachs with the best burgers in town. It’s so much more. It’s about community, new tastes, good times, and one heck of a burger deal.

Download the Burger Week app and in addition, when you grab an Against the Grain brew and a $5 Dirty Burger Slider for the special kick off - you'll receive your first check in and points on the Burger Week app! You could also win $25 gift cards for just checking into the event! 

401 E. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202

Join in on sippin', singin', and stompin' the mental health stigma at Taj Bar. Featuring Tito's Handmade Vodka "Stomp the Stigma Seltzer" and karaoke at 10 p.m. on the back patio!

$1 from each Tito's sold with benefit the Pete Foundation and The Big Stomp, who work to rally communities to champion youth mental health and wellness through normalizing the topic, promoting education and providing tools for healthy emotional development.

807 E. Market St., Louisville, KY 40206

Cinema Safari returns this summer to your Louisville Zoo! Enjoy a movie under the stars at the wildest theater in town. Head to the Oasis Field at sundown to watch your favorite family-friendly movies on their giant inflatable screen. Snacks and other refreshments will be available for purchase. Don’t forget to pack your blanket or lawn chairs!

This week's movie is Sing 2 (2021) rated PG. Sing 2 is an animated musical film that follows koala, Buster Moon and his talented animal friends as they attempt to launch a new show and fulfill their dreams of stardom while overcoming various obstacles along the way.

Cinema Safari nights are free for Zoo members, or $5 for general admission and can be purchased night of.

1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213

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. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase with beer from Ten20 Brewery, lemonade from Amiracle Ade Company, and gourmet popcorn from Froggy's Popcorn. Movie-goers are also welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs to the viewing.

This Friday's movie is Black Panther, rated PG-13. 

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

GonzoFest Louisville honors Hunter S. Thompson's literary legacy and the lasting mark he has made on American journalism, culture, and politics. Through lectures, live music, art, panel discussions, and spoken word, GonzoFest Louisville celebrates the life and times of Hunter S. Thompson in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.

GonzoFest Louisville will be held at High Horse Bar for its tenth anniversary and final celebration!

Tickets are $25 and include both days. Get your tickets here.

1032 Story Ave., Louisville, KY 40206

The African Heritage Festival is a celebration of unity, culture, art, and history across the African Diaspora. It is a joyous event for the whole family with great food, music, dance, sports, fashion, cultural demonstrations, children’s activities, resources for healthy living, and so much more.

Join Bridge Kids International for this exciting celebration of African, African American, and Caribbean cultures!

Between 5th & 6th streets on Kentucky St., Louisville, KY 40203

Bluegrass VegFest is your opportunity to check out an exciting array of 100% plant-based/vegan cuisine and products in the rapidly expanding world of plant-based eating and vegan living.

The festival attracts thousands of attendees who are passionate about food, health, the planet, animals, and socially/eco-conscious companies. Featuring restaurants serving up 100% plant-based food, fabulous food trucks, local craft beer, renowned speakers, cooking demos, commercial & non-profit exhibitors, educational exhibits, kids’ zone and more!

This family-friendly event is free and open to the public with free parking available.

1860 Mellwood Ave., Louisville, KY 40206

Summertime is here and it's time to quench your thirst at the JTown Summer Beer Fest! Choose from more than 75 craft beers, wines, and sizzling seltzers at the beloved JTown Pavilion and 3rd Turn’s Kentucky Corner, with an expanded footprint to include Neal Drive.

The Glaser’s Collision Live Music Stage will turn up the heat with One Louder, but you can stay cool and covered with the Cox's Cigar Lounge next to the pavilion, the German American Bank Shade Lounge under City Hall, and Kentucky Corner behind 3rd Turn. Be sure to look for the Truly Bubbly Bar featuring all the latest flavors and styles available for patrons to come try before they buy.

Tickets are $45 + tax in advance at select Cox’s and Evergreen Liquors locations, $45 + tax & fees in advance online here, or $55 + tax at the gate day of if tickets are still available.

10434 Watterson Trl., Jeffersontown, KY 40299

“Bring it to Barret” for the first ever Barret Avenue Block Party! Visit all the local businesses on Barret Avenue and shop, drink, eat, and more!

From ShopBar on the corner of Highland and Barret, all the way down to Barret Bar there will be food trucks, local vendors, a dunk tank, a DJ, and local music! Explore a little further up the street and find Better Days Records and Wiltshire Bakery.

Food trucks include Bamba Eggroll, Rolling Tacos, Mr. G-Pleta, Con Aji y Cafe, and Hibachi 2 Go. 

The fun starts at noon! Live music at 8 p.m. by local musicians Victoria, Lacey Guthrie & Katie Peabody ($10 suggested donation).

Barret Avenue Corridor, Louisville, KY 40204

Grab your towel and flip-flops and get ready for a summer day with Brandy on the Banks at Copper & Kings Distillery!

They will be making waves in support of the incredible work of the Kentucky Waterways Alliance and transforming the distillery courtyard into a paradise full of water games, local artists, and live music.

Capture the essence of summer with live music by great local artists, compete in water-based team games for chances to win fun prizes, enjoy refreshing cocktails and tasty bites all while making a difference! Funds raised at Brandy on the Banks will help support Kentucky Waterways Alliance and the costs associated with organizing and orchestrating cleanup events.

1121 E. Washington St., Louisville, KY 40206

Find diversity and adventure in South Louisville with neighborhood independent businesses. Join the Louisville Independence Business Alliance for music, a kid’s area, food and local libations, as well as shopping from local businesses!

Be sure to bring your own water bottle and fill up with free, cold water from the Louisville Water Company. 

To see the full list of participating vendors, click here. This event is free and open to the public with free parking available. 

5216 New Cut Rd., Louisville, KY 40214

Explore the process known as kintsugi in a unique way. Taking broken agate slices, copper tape, and a soldering iron, piece together a wonderful art piece that will bring beauty to the once broken pieces.

MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to the Kentucky Science Center. This session is open to ages 8 and up. Please note that one adult is required to attend the workshop for every two children. Admission is $30 per person or $20 per member. Get your tickets here.

727 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202

The Shawnee Neighborhood Chess Classic takes place at Shawnee Branch Library this Saturday. Join in the games and compete for prizes and awards. All skill levels are welcome! Registration starts at 11 a.m.

There is no entry fee to participate. Food will be provided, please bring your own beverages. Contact Coach Corbin at UrbanLouisvilleChess@yahoo.com for more information! 

3912 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY

LEGO lovers unite! Brick Convention is the ultimate event for LEGO lovers of all ages! The numerous play areas treat fans of all ages to a day of hands-on fun, games, and life-sized LEGO models.

Attractions include amazing LEGO creations to gawk at, meet-and-greets with professional LEGO artists, and vendors selling the latest LEGO accessories, sets, mini-figures, and even retired and hard-to-find LEGO.

A portion of the proceeds from each Brick Convention is donated to Creations for Charity. Creations for Charity is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that buy new LEGO sets for underprivileged children around the world during the holidays.

Purchase your tickets here. The event will take place each day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kentucky International Convention Center. 

221 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202

Bark & Brunch by the Bridge is a pop-up food truck experience that invites park and pet lovers to enjoy their Sundays at Waterfront Park!

The event series will feature local food trucks, vendors, a bubbly bar, and jazz music. Bring your friends, your pet, a blanket, an appetite and have brunch on the Big Four Lawn. This event directly supports two wonderful non-profits, the Kentucky Humane Society and Waterfront Park!

Food trucks include:

• Lil Cheezers
• The Cocktail Truck

If you’re interested in being a food vendor, please contact Adam Nugent adam@festivalcuisine.com

1101 River Rd., Louisville, KY 40202

The Louisville Food Truck Association is bringing another Food Truck Invasion to the Crescent Hill neighborhood! Head to St. Leonard's Parish to enjoy some of the best mobile bites in the city!

Food trucks include Bamba Eggrolls, The Slushie Lab, Empanadas Alchemy, Mr. C's Cheesecakes, The Celtic Pig, and many more!

This event is free and open to the public. 

440 Zorn Ave., Louisville, KY 40206

Louisville Anime-Fest is an anime collectors’ mecca convention that strives to be Kentucky’s best and truest anime convention featuring fandoms of multiple genres! As a long-time collector of anime, manga, and pop culture items the promoter brings an event that will satisfy all anime fandom!

Louisville Anime-Fest will have exhibitors that cater to a wide-spectrum of interests including anime candy, magazines, toys, video games, anime manga, cosplay, artwork sketches, and apparel & jewelry.

In addition, a roster of anime industry professionals and fandom-related celebrities are guaranteed in attendance for fans to meet and greet.

Admission is $20, tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance here. Kids 11 and under get free admission. Free parking is available. 

1780 Plantside Dr., Louisville, KY 40299

At the Mellwood Handmade Market you can expect to find a curated selection of guest vendors outside in the courtyard as well as Mellwood artists and shops throughout the building. Plus 40,000 square feet of antiques and other cool finds at Mellwood Antiques & Interiors on the lower level!

From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. enjoy free live music with local jazz combo, The Upbeats in the courtyard!

This is a free, family-friendly event with free parking and plenty of great kids' activities. Pets on leashes welcome.

1860 Mellwood Ave., Louisville, KY 40206

Join Copper & Kings American Brandy Company for another installment of Sonic Sundays, their summer concert series! The event takes place in the amazing outdoor courtyard at Copper & Kings Distillery. Enjoy live music, delicious eats, tasty Copper & Kings cocktails, yard games, and vendors.

This month features Casey Powell Band and Anthony Keenan. 

Doors open at 1:30 p.m. with the show starting at 2.

Tickets are $10, purchase yours here. 

1121 E. Washington St., Louisville, KY 40206

The ninth annual Ladies of the Links golf tournament directly benefits the Golf FORE Girls programs at First Tee Louisville. The Golf FORE Girls Program is led by female coaches and role models, the program is designed to empower and inspire girls on the golf course, in the classroom, and as they pursue college and careers. The program provides them with the confidence and skills to become tomorrow’s leaders.

The Ladies of the Links golf tournament is the largest fundraiser for the Golf FORE Girls program. This scramble is reserved for females only, as it gives women a comfortable and friendly environment to play a competitive round of golf in, all while benefiting our Golf FORE Girls Program. 

5000 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40291

Louisville Burger Week is bringing you $7 burgers from Louisville's most delicious restaurants! Mark your calendar for Louisville Burger Week taking place July 17th through 23rd.

Enjoy many different versions of America's favorite - the hamburger! From gourmet blends to off-menu specialties, each restaurateur and Chef will prepare their unique take on the burger.

The idea is to get people to embrace the food, culture, and Louisville-love while getting them out to eat, drink, and try new places! Try the official Louisville Burger Week app! In the app you'll find the list of participating restaurants, their specials, hours, a map - everything you need to know to plan out your culinary journey for the week, right in the palm of your hand. The app also provides the ability for participants to check in at participating locations throughout the week, earning points for prizes and towards the coveted status of Burger Week royalty. Check in at 4 participating locations and be eligible for a very special grand prize drawing featuring swag and $250 in gift cards!

For a list of participating restaurants, click here. 

Various locations

Louisville Metro Parks & Recreation has partnered up with Kentucky Shakespeare to bring back Art in the Park! Come out to Central Park on Tuesday starting at 6 p.m. for free arts and crafts activities, food trucks, entertainment from a balloon and caricature artist, and much more!

This is a free, family-friendly event. Starting at 8 p.m. there will be a showing of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' produced by Kentucky Shakespeare! Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month at Art in the Park!

1340 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40208

Get ready for R&Bingo at Dasha Barbours, a happy hour event that was created for the working professional looking for a good vibe before calling it a night. Happy Hour is from 4 to 8 p.m., followed by the famous R&Bingo curated by Nacherell & DJ Empty Beats from 8 to 10 p.m.

The event is free to attend, register here. Then $5 per Bingo card and $10 punch.

217 E. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202

Enjoy the beauty of Iroquois Amphitheatre all summer long during the Iroquois Park Free Movie Night! The upcoming free movie is Hairspray (1988) rated PG. 

Gates open at 7:30 p.m. for concessions and door prizes.

All upcoming free movie nights:

• July 26: The Sandlot (PG) 8:30 p.m.
• August 9: Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome (R) 8:30 p.m.
• August 16: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG) 8:30 p.m.
• August 23: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (PG-13) 8:30 p.m.
• August 31: Goldfinger (PG) 8 p.m.
• September 6: Star Trek: Into Darkness (PG-13) 8 p.m.
• September 13: Pokémon: The First Movie-Mewtwo Strikes Back (G) 8 p.m.
• September 20: Godzilla (NR) 7:30 p.m.
• September 27: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (R) 7:30 p.m.

1080 Amphitheater Rd., Louisville, KY 40214

Each Tuesday in July, dine around and dine in with the new fundraising initiative by Apron Inc.! The Dine Around Dine In Club will give Louisville foodies the opportunity to try several restaurants while helping to raise money for grants for independent restaurant workers.

For every $100 Dine Around Dine In Club meal for two, the restaurant will donate $20 to Apron Inc.

How it works: Restaurants will determine a prix fixe meal (Suggested Soup/Salad/App, Entree, Dessert, and 1 Welcome Cocktail per person) and will determine the number of meals being offered for that night. Diners will also receive a special lapel pin. 

Tuesday, July 18th:

• Anoosh Bistro - $100 
• Watch Hill Proper - $100
• Martini's Italian Bistro - $100

Tuesday, July 25th: 

• Red Yeti - $100 
• Black Rabbit - $100 
• Brasserie Provence - $100 

To secure your Tuesday slot, please contact Caroline Knop, APRON publicist, at simplypr@aol.com.

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, July 15, 18, 21

Macbeth, July 14, 19, 22 

Love’s Labor’s Lost, 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 July 22

Louisville Fringe Festival presents GLOBE Arm Wrestling, 10:30PM on July 15

ASL interpretation will be provided for the following performances:
Thursday, July 27 for Two Gentlemen of Verona.

1340 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202

Visit beautiful Colonial Gardens this summer during the Summer in the Gardens series! 

This week features music by local band, This That, & the Other on Friday night from 5 to 7 p.m. on the patio. There are several more to enjoy on the patio the rest of the summer as well as great bands and performers all summer long at Iroquois Amphitheater! 

To view the full list of performances at Summer in the Gardens, click here. 

818 W. Kenwood Dr., Louisville, KY 40214

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 St. between Jefferson and Market, Louisville, KY

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, 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

July

• St. Aloysius Peewee Valley, July 15th, 212 Mt. Mercy Dr.
• St. John Vianney, July 15th, 4839 Southside Dr. 
• St. Gabriel, July 15th, 5505 Bardstown Rd. 
• St. Agnes, July 20th-22nd, 1918 Newburg Rd.
• St. Rita, July 22nd, 8709 Preston Hwy.
• St. Thomas, July 29th, 870 St. Thomas Ln. 

August

• Sts. Simon & Jude, August 5th, 4335 Hazelwood Ave.
• St. Joe's, August 11th & 12th, 2823 Frankfort Ave. 
• St. James Community Picnic, August 26th, 401 Robinbrook Blvd.