THE LONG LIST

Everything there is to do in Louisville, KY.

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Mon, May 11

Wine Education: Italy vs Spain - The Mediterrrean Heavyweights

WINE EDUCATION: Italy vs Spain - The Mediterranean Heavyweights (MONDAY - May 11th @ 7PM)How can we really compare the two biggest Mediterranean Heavyweights in one class?

3:00 PM·Nouvelle Bar & Bottle — 214 S. Clay St — Louisville, KY 40202

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Tue, May 12

PRODUCER VISIT: Forge Cellars

Forge Cellars - Finger LakesTuesday - May 12thWe are stoked to announce that the legendary Finger Lakes producer, @forgecellars is rolling up to Nouvelle for a great evening of li…

1:00 PM·Nouvelle Bar & Bottle — 214 S. Clay St — Louisville, KY 40202

Tue, May 12

Marilyn Manson

Provocative rock icon Marilyn Manson brings the One Assassination Under God Tour to The Louisville Palace for a night of theatrical spectacle and hard‑hitting sound.

4:00 PM·The Louisville Palace — 625 South 4th St. — Louisville, KY 40202

Tue, May 12

$7 Quesadilla Tuesdays

$7 Quesadilla Tuesdays at Tin Roof Louisville in Louisville on May 12, 2026

4:00 PM·Tin Roof Louisville

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Wed, May 13

Gardens Storytime

A solid local pick: Gardens Storytime.

10:00 AM·Waterfront Botanical Gardens — 1435 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40206

Wed, May 13

Earth, Wind & Fire

Legendary band Earth, Wind & Fire brings its timeless sound to The Louisville Palace for an unforgettable night of music, rhythm, and celebration.

4:00 PM·The Louisville Palace — 625 South 4th St. — Louisville, KY 40202

Wed, May 13

Earth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire at the Louisville Palace in Louisville on May 13, 2026

8:00 PM·the Louisville Palace

Thu, May 14

LouGrass Sessions: Cane Run Bluegrass

LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky MusicEnjoy free Bluegrass by the Cane Run Bluegrass Band on Thursday, May 14th, from 6:00-9:00 PM at Corner Flavors of Kentucky at the Aloft Do…

2:00 PM·Corner Flavors of Kentucky — 102 W. Main St. — Louisville, KY 40202

Thu, May 14

Elmo's Got the Moves

Elmo's Got the Moves at the Louisville Palace in Louisville on May 14, 2026

6:00 PM·the Louisville Palace

Thu, May 14

Orchids: Not Hard, Just Different

Thursday, May 14 · 6:00 to 7:30pm Graeser Family Education Center $36 | $28 WBG members An introduction to understanding the factors that can lead to success in growing orchids in…

6:00 PM·Waterfront Botanical Gardens — 1435 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40206

Thu, May 14

Randy Feltface: Gimmick

Randy Feltface: Gimmick at Louisville Comedy Club in Louisville on May 14, 2026

7:00 PM·Louisville Comedy Club

Fri, May 15

2026 Night

Night at the Frazier returns May 15, 2026, as a star-spangled gala celebrating Red, White & Bluegrass in honor of America's 250th anniversary.

1:30 PM·Frazier History Museum — 829 W. Main St. — Louisville, KY 40202

Fri, May 15

Paul Thorn: Life Is Just A Vapor

When it comes to songwriting, less is more, and simplicity is strength.

3:00 PM·The Kentucky Center - Bomhard Theater — 501 W. Main St. — Louisville, KY 40202

Fri, May 15

Ali Wong Live

Ali Wong Live at the Louisville Palace in Louisville on May 15, 2026

7:00 PM·the Louisville Palace

Fri, May 15

Randy Feltface: Gimmick

Randy Feltface: Gimmick at Louisville Comedy Club in Louisville on May 15, 2026

7:00 PM·Louisville Comedy Club

Fri, May 15

Steamboat Supper / Evening Cruise

Steamboat Supper / Evening Cruise at Belle of Louisville Riverboats in louisville on May 15, 2026

7:00 PM·Belle of Louisville Riverboats

Fri, May 15

Anchors Away Fridays

Anchors Away Fridays at Belle of Louisville Riverboats in louisville on May 15, 2026

8:00 PM·Belle of Louisville Riverboats

Fri, May 15

Alice Blue Gown

Alice Blue Gown at Tin Roof Louisville in Louisville on May 15, 2026

9:00 PM·Tin Roof Louisville

Fri, May 15

Randy Feltface: Gimmick

Randy Feltface: Gimmick at Louisville Comedy Club in Louisville on May 15, 2026

9:45 PM·Louisville Comedy Club

Sat, May 16

Forest Fest

Join us on 5/16 at Forest Fest, our annual bluegrass and americana music festival.

7:30 AM·Jefferson Memorial Forest — 12304 Holsclaw Hill Road — Louisville, KY 40118

Sat, May 16

LouGrass Sessions: Hollerin' Crows

LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky Music Enjoy free Bluegrass by the Hollerin Crows on Saturday, May 16th, from 3:00-6:00 PM at Porch Kitchen & Bar located at the Louisville Marr…

11:00 AM·Porch Kitchen & Bar — 280 W. Jefferson St. — Louisville, KY 40202

Sat, May 16

D.C. Defenders

A solid local pick: D.C. Defenders.

12:00 PM·Louisville Kings at Lynn Family Stadium

Sat, May 16

12-Mile Island Cruise

12-Mile Island Cruise at Belle of Louisville Riverboats in louisville on May 16, 2026

12:00 PM·Belle of Louisville Riverboats

Sat, May 16

Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians

Join us for Star Wars Night at Louisville Slugger Field as the Louisville Bats take the field in special Ahsoka Tano-themed jerseys.

3:15 PM·Louisville Slugger Field — 401 E. Main St. — Louisville, KY 40202

Sat, May 16

Randy Feltface: Gimmick

Randy Feltface: Gimmick at Louisville Comedy Club in Louisville on May 16, 2026

7:00 PM·Louisville Comedy Club

Sat, May 16

Haley Bundy

Haley Bundy at Tin Roof Louisville in Louisville on May 16, 2026

8:00 PM·Tin Roof Louisville

Sat, May 16

Sunset Cruise

Sunset Cruise at Belle of Louisville Riverboats in louisville on May 16, 2026

8:00 PM·Belle of Louisville Riverboats

Sat, May 16

Randy Feltface: Gimmick

Randy Feltface: Gimmick at Louisville Comedy Club in Louisville on May 16, 2026

9:45 PM·Louisville Comedy Club

Sun, May 17

Grand Ole Time - Patio Party

It's Back y'all.“GRAND OLE TIME”Sunday - May 19th 2026 @ 1pmIt is such a pleasure to once again throw an all out patio bash with our friends at @grandcruselections from NYC.

9:00 AM·Nouvelle Bar & Bottle — 214 S. Clay St — Louisville, KY 40202

Sun, May 17

String Theory - Derby City Chamber Music Festival

The Derby City Chamber Music Festival is where Beethoven and Bourbon collide, featuring some of the best young musicians both from around the country and right here in Louisville.

11:00 AM·Second Presbyterian Church — 3701 Old Brownsboro Rd — Louisville, KY 40207

Sun, May 17

Clejan Live

Clejan is a boundary-breaking artist from Atlanta, GA, who fuses heavy-hitting trap music with the elegance of the violin.

11:30 AM·Studio 1A — 3900 Shelbyville Rd. — Louisville, KY 40207

Sun, May 17

OVW: Live Professional Wrestling

Experience the excitement of OVW, the weekly professional wrestling showcase from Ohio Valley Wrestling.

2:00 PM·Hotpoint Davis Arena — 4400 Shepherdsville Rd. — Louisville, KY 40218

Sun, May 17

Family Feud

Family Feud at Tin Roof Louisville in Louisville on May 17, 2026

5:00 PM·Tin Roof Louisville

Sun, May 17

Jeffrey Keller

Jeffrey Keller at Louisville Comedy Club in Louisville on May 17, 2026

7:00 PM·Louisville Comedy Club

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Tue, May 19

$7 Quesadilla Tuesdays

$7 Quesadilla Tuesdays at Tin Roof Louisville in Louisville on May 19, 2026

4:00 PM·Tin Roof Louisville

Tue, May 19

Stubbs' Buds

Stubbs' Buds at Tin Roof Louisville in Louisville on May 19, 2026

7:30 PM·Tin Roof Louisville

Wed, May 20

Shapel Lacey

Shapel Lacey at Louisville Comedy Club in Louisville on May 20, 2026

7:00 PM·Louisville Comedy Club

Thu, May 21

LouGrass Sessions: Song Sparrows

LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky MusicEnjoy free Bluegrass by the Song Sparrows on Thursday, May 21st, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Progress Park Airstream Resort.The Song Sparrows are…

2:00 PM·Progress Park Airstream Resort & Event Venue — 4501 Progress Blvd. — Louisville, KY 40218

Thu, May 21

War Horses - Derby City Chamber Music Festival

The Derby City Chamber Music Festival is where Beethoven and Bourbon collide, featuring some of the best young musicians both from around the country and right here in Louisville.

3:30 PM·Second Presbyterian Church — 3701 Old Brownsboro Rd — Louisville, KY 40207

Thu, May 21

AJ Wilkerson

AJ Wilkerson at Louisville Comedy Club in Louisville on May 21, 2026

7:00 PM·Louisville Comedy Club

Fri, May 22

Bob The Drag Queen

Bob The Drag Queen at Louisville Comedy Club in Louisville on May 22, 2026

7:00 PM·Louisville Comedy Club

Fri, May 22

Steamboat Supper / Evening Cruise

Steamboat Supper / Evening Cruise at Belle of Louisville Riverboats in louisville on May 22, 2026

7:00 PM·Belle of Louisville Riverboats

Fri, May 22

64 West

64 West at Tin Roof Louisville in Louisville on May 22, 2026

9:00 PM·Tin Roof Louisville

Fri, May 22

DJ Brandon Lee

DJ Brandon Lee at Tin Roof Louisville in Louisville on May 22, 2026

11:59 PM·Tin Roof Louisville

Sat, May 23

Hurricane Bay Opening Day

Join us for Hurricane Bay's Opening Day and be among the first to beat the heat in giant wave pools, winding lazy rivers and even a four-story water playground at Louisville's Fam…

6:00 AM·Kentucky Kingdom Theme & Water Park — 937 Phillips Lane — Louisville, KY 40209

Sat, May 23

The Fleur de Flea Outdoor Vintage Market

Kentuckiana's largest outdoor market featuring over 200 vendors from across the region selling vintage, antiques, vintage clothing, vinyl, collectables, Funk Junk, and more.

6:00 AM·Waterfront Park — 231 Witherspoon St. — Louisville, KY 40202

Sat, May 23

North Carolina Courage

North Carolina Courage at Racing Louisville FC at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville on May 23, 2026

4:00 PM·Racing Louisville FC at Lynn Family Stadium

Sat, May 23

Bob The Drag Queen

Bob The Drag Queen at Louisville Comedy Club in Louisville on May 23, 2026

6:00 PM·Louisville Comedy Club

Sat, May 23

Bob The Drag Queen

Bob The Drag Queen at Louisville Comedy Club in Louisville on May 23, 2026

8:45 PM·Louisville Comedy Club

Sat, May 23

DJ Stingy

DJ Stingy at Tin Roof Louisville in Louisville on May 23, 2026

11:59 PM·Tin Roof Louisville

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Wed, May 27

Gardens Storytime

A solid local pick: Gardens Storytime.

10:00 AM·Waterfront Botanical Gardens — 1435 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40206

Wed, May 27

Bonsai Sketching & Drawing Workshop OR How to Draw a Bonsai Tree

Wednesday, May 27 · 6:00 to 7:30pm Graeser Family Education Center $36 | $28 WBG members Learn the basics of sketching & drawing with beautiful live Bonsai models and local artist…

6:00 PM·Waterfront Botanical Gardens — 1435 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40206

Sat, Jun 6

Spring Birds in the Garden: Birdwatching Walk with Beckham Bird Club

Saturday, June 6 · 8:30 to 10:30am Graeser Family Education Center $25 | $20 WBG members Join us for a peaceful beginner-friendly morning bird walk through the Gardens led by A…

8:30 AM·Waterfront Botanical Gardens — 1435 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40206

Thu, Jun 11

Rain Barrel Workshop: Collect Rainwater for Your Garden

Thursday, June 11 · 6:00 to 7:30pm Graeser Family Education Center $70 (Registration cost includes the rain barrel and kit.) Join us to learn how to set up and maintain your ow…

6:00 PM·Waterfront Botanical Gardens — 1435 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40206

Sat, Jun 20

Pre-Solstice ½ Day Silent Meditation Retreat

Saturday, June 20 · 9:00 to 12:30 pm Graeser Family Education Center $45 | $36 WBG members Theme: Rooted & Relaxed in Awe We will celebrate the light, warmth, and energy of the…

9:00 AM·Waterfront Botanical Gardens — 1435 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40206

Thu, Jun 25

Beautiful Flowering Oncidiums: Meet the Dancing Ladies

Thursday, June 25 · 6:00 to 7:30 pm Graeser Family Education Center $36 | $28 WBG members Learn about how to care for Oncidium orchids in your home, including what makes them t…

6:00 PM·Waterfront Botanical Gardens — 1435 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40206