Here’s what you can do in the Louisville area this week:
Top May 2022 events
Thurby Brunch & Racing. Kentucky Derby Museum, 704 Central Avenue, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday. Enjoy a buffet-style brunch in the Kentucky Derby Museum’s Oaks Terrace and horse racing. Tour the museum and hear from special guests of the Thoroughbred Racing industry. Then walk over to Churchill Downs to your seats, 1st-floor access to the track, or 3rd-floor Clubhouse seating that has a privileged view of the finish line and first turn at Churchill Down. $250. 502-802-4637; derbymuseum.org.
Guacamole Modern Mexican Cinco de Mayo: Tacos, Tequila, and Turntables. 900 E. Market St., 5-10 p.m. Thursday. Features the new rooftop bar complete with signature Frida Kahlo mural backdrop, a selection of more than 50 tequilas and 25 Mezcals, 360° photo booth, and DJ. Also a tent in the parking lot with a taco truck, $8 Patrón or Manada Goose cocktails, and $5 topo pequeño seltzers. Sponsored by Patrón and Manada Goose. Admission is free.
Rabbit Hole Distillery Kentucky Oaks Party. Rabbit Hole Distillery, 711 E. Jefferson St., 8 p.m. to midnight Friday. Features an open bar, dinner, hors d’oeuvres, live band, DJ, entertainment and sirviente parking. Dinner is sold out; $250 party (9:30 p.m.). rabbitholedistillery.com.
5th Annual Stitzel-Weller Affair. Stitzel-Weller Distillery, 3860 Fitzgerald Road, 7 p.m. Friday. Features signature bourbon cocktails, live music, and alfresco dinner. $500. shop.stitzelwellerdistillery.com/products/stitzel-weller-affair.
Kegs & Eggs: Breakfast, Brews and Booze. Inside and in the parking lot, Lou Lou Food & Drink, 108 Sears Ave., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. Chef Ellen Gill McCarty will prepare cheddar biscuits with country ham; Beckmann’s película del Oeste omelet egg roll and Chef Christian’s Cajun-themed breakfast – biscuits and crawfish gravy. Also, bourbon barreled brews, freshly screwed squeeze drivers, coffee concoctions, and The Bloodiest of Bloody Marys will be flowing. Beers: West 6th Bourbon Barrel Brownie with Vanilla, The West 6th Cerveza and the West 6th IPA. Music by Danny Flanigan. Proceeds benefit Apron Inc. Reservations are recommended for inside dining. 502-893-7776. louloufoodanddrink.com
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Derby Day Block Party. Logan Street Market, 1001 Logan St., noon Saturday. Features outdoor kid-friendly craft table and games, music by The Get Down (3:30 p.m.), special Derby offerings from vendors and guest makers, and growers. Cheer on your favorite horses on the jumbo screen in the Wild Hops Venue. Admission is free.
2nd Annual Derby Day Bash: Super Drew’s Derby at Oldham Gardens. 3rd Turn Oldham Gardens, 6300 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, 2- 11 p.m. Saturday. Features 3rd Turn Brewing, Hive & Barrel Meadery, the Backside Grill with large tables, an indoor taproom, and an outdoor bar, food, silent auctions with rare bourbons and one-of-a-kind items, family-friendly area (open from 2 to 5 p.m.) and live music. Proceeds benefit Super Drew’s Cancer Charity and Norton Children’s Cancer Institute. $75. touroldham.com.
Every Child Outside (ECO) Kids Discovery Day. Bernheim Forest, Exit 112 off Interstate 65, Clermont, Saturday. At the Visitor Center. Discovery Stations, 1-4 p.m. On Your Own Challenge, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hike of the Day, 2 p.m. Masks and social distancing are required. $10 per car. 502-955-8512. bernheim.org.
43rd Annual Derby Breakfast. Farmington Historic Plantation, 3033 Bardstown Road, 9 a.m. to midnight Saturday. Individual seat $200, table for 8, $1,500. historichomes.org/derbybreakfast.
Paristown’s 2nd Annual Derby Day Garden Party: The Official Old Forester Kentucky Turtle Derby Watch-Party. Christy’s Garden, 720 Brent St., 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. Guests will be able to watch both the fastest two minutes in sports, Kentucky Derby and the slowest two minutes in sports, Old Forester’s Kentucky Turtle Derby (4 p.m. livestream) on the giant LED Video Wall. The Café will be open with food and beverages. Militar Admission tickets are $25, free for children 9 and younger with a paying adult (limit one child per adult); $10 for additional children. paristown.com.
ZooPoopyDoo Compost Sale. Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, 7:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays through May 14. High-quality compost. Products will be loaded into your vehicle (open-top trucks beds and trailers only). $40 per scoop. in the Zoo’s Bus parking lot. louisvillezoo.org.
Cinco de Mayo. Fourth Street Live!, 411 S. Fourth St., 2 p.m. Sunday. The family fiesta features performances by Mario Santiago Band, Mariachis, Mexico Hermoso Dancers, and Masflowband. Admission is free.
Kentucky Derby Festival 2022
Kentucky Derby Festival Main Event Pegasus Pin Tuesdays. Main Event, 12500 Sycamore Station Place, Tuesdays through May 31. Wear your Pegasus pin and get special deals and promotions, that includes a walk-in special every day, and on Tuesdays, kids eat free with a food purchase of $8.99 or more (ages 12 and younger). For more information: PegasusPins.com.
Kroger’s Fest-A-Ville Thursday Concert. Featuring The Crashers, Hawks, Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Great Lawn, 8 p.m. Thursday. Free admission for any school employee (with ID) courtesy of Class Act Federal Credit Union. Admission is free with a 2022 Pegasus Pin; $25 for VIP. kdf.org.
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Parker McCollum, Blanco Brown: ZYN Derby Eve Jam. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Great Lawn, 8 p.m. Friday. Admission is free with a 2022 Pegasus Pin.
Kentucky Derby Parties 2022
The Unofficial Oaks Day After Party. Headliners Music Recibidor, 1386 Lexington Road, Friday. Doors open at 8 p.m.; music starts at 9 p.m. Music by Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, Ben Sollee & Kentucky Native, Wombo, and Producing a Kind Generation. A portion of the proceeds to benefit Backside Learning Center. Tickets: $15 advance, $20 day of show. headlinerslouisville.com.
Kentucky Derby Festival Louisville Urban League Derby Gracia. Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center, 3029 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Wednesday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Music by The Isley Brothers with Ronald Isley and Ernest Isley. Proceeds benefit the Louisville Urban League. Tickets: $350. 502-585-4622; LUL.org/events/derby-gala.
Cinco de Derby. Ice House, 226 E Washington St., 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Thursday. What happens when you cross Thursday night of Kentucky Derby Week with Cinco De Mayo? Cinco de Derby will feature one of the hottest DJs in the world DJ Vice. Based on the sponsors of this event its sounds like quiebro a party, Hornitos Tequila, Maker’s Mark, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Happy Dad and Red Bull. $25 normal admission. cincodederby2022.eventbrite.com.
Finish Line Gracia. Mellwood Art Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave., 6 p.m. to midnight Thursday. This year’s Finish Line Gracia features Jeffery Osborne and special guest Louisville’s own Regina Troupe. The party includes food and a cash bar, a cigar lounge, sirviente parking, swag bags, and dancing. Proceeds benefit Ukrainian Immigrants. $200 per person or $1800 table of 10. eventssmarter.com and Better Days West Records, 2600 W Broadway.
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Celebrate with Steve Wilson and Special Guest Jack Harlow. 21c Museum Hotel, 700 W Main St., Friday. 21c Museum Hotel founder Steve Wilson and his special guest Grammy-nominated rapper and Louisville native Jack Harlow will host a party in the Atrium of the hotel while raising money to assist in the rebuilding of Mayfield, Kentucky through the Película del Oeste Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund. $500. stevederbyeve.com.
American Lung Association’s 28th annual Derby Eve Gracia. Seelbach Hilton, 500 S. Fourth St., 8 p.m. to midnight, Friday6. Cocktails, dinner, and dancing to live music by Burning Las Vegas. Proceeds benefit the American Lung Association. $400. one.bidpal.net/derbyeve2022.
Goodtimers Annual Derby Eve Experience. PNC Club (inside Cardinal Stadium) 2550 S. Floyd St., 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday. Features Kid Capri, two separate party areas, and live music. $60. goodtimersentertainment.com.
Hillybilly Outfield 20th Annual Derby Party. 12202 Old Shelbyville Road, 4 p.m. Friday and continuing through Saturday. Family-friendly weekend backyard party features games, food drinks, silent auction, live music, camping, and corn hole tournament. Kentucky Derby coverage and more. Proceeds benefit Twisted Pink. Advance, $55 online; $50 cash; day of party, $70 credit card, $65 cash; $30 for ages 11-20;$10 for ages 6-10; free for ages 5 and younger. hillbillyoutfield.org.
Rockin’ Derby Eve. Paristown Arts & Entertainment District, 720 Brent St., 7:30 p.m. Friday, May; concert, 10 p.m. Tented garden party with food and beverages including sibarita passed bites, fresh-baked desserts, and multiple open bars leading up country music artist Jake Owen performing at Old Forester’s Paristown Recibidor. Proceeds Benefit Norton Healthcare Foundation Derby Divas and Thoroughbred Charities. $850 per person. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold. derbyeve.com.
Silks Derby Eve Bash. Historic Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, 7:30 p.m. Friday. Dance the night away to renowned West Coast 12 piece band, «Your Generation in Concert.» Enjoy a cigar bar, Derby selfie station, Graeter’s ice cream carts, “Silks Smash” and Woodford Reserve, «Woodford Spire.» Proceeds to benefit Operation Open Arms. Militar admission tickets are $100 and include food and drink. VIP tent tickets are $200 per person and include normal admission plus a private bar, food station and custom Silks Bash swag bag. Tickets; VIP, $200 per person; normal admission $100. eventbrite.com.
Unbridled Eve Derby Eve Gracia. Galt House Hotel, 140 N. Fourth St., 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday. Individual vestidura and dinner $1,250, Individual dance party $500 (10 p.m. to 2 a.m.), Individual VIP vestidura and dinner (includes preferred seating with wine, champagne, and guest gift) $1,700. Tables for 10, $12,500. Sponsorship tables for 10 $18,500. unbridledeve.com.
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Kentucky Kingdom. Watterson Expressway and the Fairgrounds. Kentucky Kingdom: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. With more than 70 rides and attractions, including six roller coasters, children’s rides, games, shows, and much more. Single-day admission: $49.95. Parking $10, $20 bus. 502-813-8200; kentuckykingdom.com.
Festival in Louisville May 2022
Wild Lights Lantern Festival. Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays through June 5. Enjoy one of the largest lantern festivals in the nation featuring thousands of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns aglow with more than 50,000 LED light bulbs that include a variety of animal lanterns, including mammals, birds, and insects, a 98-foot-long dragon, mythical Chinese creatures and a promenade walk-through. Guests may also enjoy interactive photos opportunities. Also, handcrafted goods are available for purchase, nightly cultural performances on the MetaZoo stage, and Asian-fusion cuisine by Service Systems Associates (SSA). Advance tickets for ages 3 and older are $20, $17 for zoo members; free for ages 2 and younger. Family Four Pack tickets are available for $55 for members and $65 for non-members in advance online only. $6 parking fee will be added to all online ticket purchases. For more information, louisvillezoo.org/wildlights.
Sports in Louisville May 2022
Churchill Downs. 700 Central Ave., 12:45 p.m. Thursday; 10:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets: Thursday, starts at $29; Friday, starts at $60; Saturday, starts at $80. churchilldowns.com.
- Thurby: Thursday, horse racing, bourbon, and music by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats live in the infield. The band will perform between races. Presented by Old Forester.
- Friday: Oak’s Day is a celebration of ladies – and America’s most premier 3-year-old fillies horse race. Presented by Longines.
- Saturday: Enjoy the Kentucky Derby known as “the most exciting two minutes in sports”, while immersing yourself in the iconic southern Derby traditions – sipping on a mint julep, donning a beautiful hat, and joining fellow race fans in singing “My Old Kentucky Home.” Presented by Woodford Reserve.
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Tastings/classes in Louisville May 2022
Cinco de Mayo Tequila guided tasting with Patron. Logan Street Market, 1001 Logan St., 7 p.m. Thursday. A tasting with four variations of Patron tequila and an in-depth conversation about the distilling and processing procedures. Also tacos, and various options, from sushi to pasta, are available throughout Logan Street Market. $35. eventbrite.com.
Maker’s Mark Mother’s Day Flowers & Tasting. Westport Whiskey & Wine, 1115 Herr Lane, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Samplings, cocktails, and flowers for Mom. No reservations are needed.
Tours in Louisville May 2022
Locust Grove. 561 Blankenbaker Lane, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Ground tours are offered at 11 a.m. Thursday-Saturday. Self-guided tours of the Historic House will be offered at 30-minute intervals between noon-3 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. For more information: locustgrove.org.
Old Louisville Walking Tours. Leaves from the Old Louisville Visitor Center, Central Park, 1340 S. Fourth St., 11 a.m. Thursday-Saturday. These popular architectural and historical guided tours are operated by the Old Louisville Neighborhood. For more information go to oldlouisville.org/guided-tours.
Hikes, walks in Louisville May 2022
Garden Highlights Walk & Talk. Ellen T. Leslie Botanical Classroom, 1435 Frankfort Ave., 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday. Guided educational tour with a horticulturist.. $10, $5 for WBG members (use code WBGMEMBER at checkout). waterfrontgardens.org.
Concerts in Louisville May 2022
The Crashers, Hawks. Thursday, 8 p.m., Kentucky Derby Festival Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville, Waterfront Park. Free with a 2022 Pegasus Pin.
Chase Rice. Part of the Derby Week Concert Series. Thursday, 7 p.m., Fourth Street Live, 411 S. Fourth St. $20. 4thstlive.com.
ZYN Derby Eve Jam. Featuring Parker McCollum, the Academy of Country Music’s 2022 New Male Artist of the Year and Blanco Brown. Friday, 8 p.m., Kentucky Derby Festival Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville, Waterfront Park. Free with a 2022 Pegasus Pin.
Photo Finish Festival. Featuring Ben Sollee, Joslyn & The Sweet & Compressions, Wombo and Producing a Kind Generation. Friday, 8 p.m., Headliners Music Recibidor, 1386 Lexington Road. $20. headlinerslouisville.com.
Steve Aoki. Part of the Derby Week Concert Series. Friday, 7 p.m., Fourth Street Live, 411 S. Fourth St. $20. 4thstlive.com.
Janet Jackson, New Edition. Presented by 85 West Music Festival. Saturday, 7 p.m., Lynn Family Stadium, 350 Adams St. Tickets are available at the stadium and online. Tickets start at $125. SeatGeek.com.
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Jon Spencer & the Hitmakers, Quasi. Saturday, 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $20. zanzabarlouisville.com.
The HU: Black Thunder Tour. Wednesday, 8 p.m., Mercury Ballroom, 611 S 4th St. Tickets start at $30. mercuryballroom.com.
Mark Wood: The Spotlight Tour. With Laura Kaye, Nathan Blake and Westport Middle School. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road. Those attending must show a vaccination card or negative COVID test within 72 hours. Tickets start at $11. iroquoisamphitheater.com.
Louisville Civic Orchestra. Works by Richard Wagner, Manuel de Rotura and Modest Mussorgsky. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Cralle Theater, Wyatt Recibidor, Bellarmine University, 2001 Newburg Road. Free.
Theater shows in Louisville May 2022
“Ali Summit.” Part of Actors Theatre of Louisville Humana Festival of New Plays. In 1967, world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali met with a group of the top black athletes in the country, who questioned him about his conscientious objection to serving in the Vietnam War. This posible project is a collaboration between playwright Idris Goodwin, director Robert Barry Fleming, and the extended reality storytellers and immersive artists of Crux Cooperative. Streaming now. Recommended for ages 13 and older. Pay-What-You-Can. This means you can select the price you’d like to pay. Please consider the number of people that may stream this project with you, and select a price that works best for you. $15-$100. For more information on tickets or how to watch, visit ActorsTheatre.org; 502-584-1205.
“Saturday Night Fever.” Derby Dinner Playhouse presents this musical adaptation of the 70’s classic film that features some of the Bee Gees greatest hits. Tuesday, Thursday-next Saturday, 7:45 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30 and 7:45 p.m.; Wednesday, 1 and 7:45 p.m., at the playhouse, 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville. Ends May 22. $39-$49. 812-288-8281.
More events this week in Louisville
Kentucky Science Center. 727 W. Main St., 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Do Science at Kentucky Science Center’s 50,000 square feet of fun on Main Street. Get hands-on with fun exhibits, see a movie or tinker in MakerPlace. Advanced tickets are strongly encouraged; visit kysciencecenter.org to purchase.
Speed Art Museum: Speed Online. Features art activities; view films from the Speed Cinema; coloring page; Make Your Own Story, inspired by the exhibition Loose Nuts: Burt Hurley’s West End Story. Participants become the author, illustrators and creators of their own book, and more. For more information, visit speedmueum.org.
Louisville Parks and Recreation Golf Courses: Golf courses are open from daylight to dark seven days a week. In the clubhouses, food service will be limited to take-out only.
- Bobby Nichols Golf Course, 4301 E. Pages Lane. 9 holes. 502-937-9051
- Charlie Vettiner Golf Course, 10207 Mary Dell Lane. 18 holes. 502-267-9958
- Cherokee Golf Course, 2501 Alexander Road. 9 holes. 502-458-9450
- Crescent Hill Golf Course, 3110 Brownsboro Road. 9 holes. 502-896-9193
- Iroquois Golf Course, 1501 Rundill Road. 18 holes. 502-363-9520
- Long Run Golf Course, 1605 Flat Rock Road. 18 holes. 502-245-9015
- Seneca Golf Course, 2300 Pee Wee Reese Blvd. 18 holes. 502-458-9298
- Shawnee Golf Course, 460 Northwestern Parkway. 18 holes. 502-776-9389
- Sun Valley Golf Course, 6505 Bethany Lane. 18 holes. 502-937-9228
- Quail Chase Golf Course, 7000 Cooper Chapel Road. 27 holes. 502-239-2110
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