50+ fun things for week of June 29-July 5 (2024)

Kentucky Flea Market Fourth of July Spectacular. Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, July 1; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, July 2; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, July 3; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. Booths with antiques and one-of-a-kind items. Free. Parking $8, $20 bus. 502-367-5000.

Louisville Waterfront Fourth. Great Lawn, Waterfront, 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. Festival food court with Coors Light Beer Garden and the Red, White & Blue Bourbon Bar; Catfish Louie Kids Area with pony rides, petting farm and science, music and art activities, music and fireworks (10 p.m.) Performers include: MojoFlo, Dr. Dundiff & Otis Jr., Jenna Dean, The Afrophycisists, and DJ Kaos. Free. louisvilleky.gov/events/louisville-waterfront-fourth.

Jeffersonville Independence Day Parade and Celebration. Spring Street (from the river to Warder Park), 11 a.m. Tuesday. After the parade there will be a brief ceremony in the Warder Park gazebo recognizing the freedoms America’s founders set in motion and a tribute to our military and veterans. Food and cold drinks will be available for purchase and face painting. jeffmainstreet.org.

Churchill Downs. Churchill Downs, 700 Central Ave., 5 p.m. Thursday, June 29; 6 p.m. Friday, June 30. Friday Downs After Dark with co*cktails, music, racing and more. Activities include: disco demonstrations, co*cktail demonstrations by Finlandia, fashion contest, bet or not to bet contest and betting 101. Music on the Plaza Stage: The Wannabeatles (6 p.m.); Tony & The Tanlines (7:30 p.m.); DJ Matt Anthony (11 p.m.). Also the Guest Chef Series at Millionaires Row featuring Chef Patrick Roney and Finlandia Vodka. Tickets start at $149 and includes buffet, live cooking presentations, full bar and DJ. $3-$38 Thursday; $10-$70 Saturday. 502-636-4400.

The Death of Louis XIV (La mort de Louis XIV). Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. Third St., 7 p.m. Saturday, July 1; 3 p.m. Sunday, July 2. King Louis XIV is struck with a debilitating pain in his leg while in Versailles, in August 1715. A serious fever follows as he’s surrounded by a horde of doctors and advisors who sense the end of the 72-year reign—the longest in French history. While the king’s body deteriorates, he struggles to run the country from his bed. $9, $7 Speed and Louisville Film Society members. www.speedmuseum.org.

Events

The Frankfort Avenue Trolley Hop. 6-10:30 p.m. Friday, June 30. Free rides are provided on replica trolley buses that travel primarily along the Frankfort Ave. corridor. www.fatfridayhop.org.

Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Jeffersonville. Meet in front of the Clark County Government Center, 501 E. Court Ave., 6 p.m. Friday, June 30. Tour highlighting the East Riverside Drive corridor. Clark County Historian Jeanne Burke will lead the tour. Sponsored by Jeffersonville Main Street, Inc. and the Clark County Museum, Inc. Information: www.jeffmainstreet.org.

Portland Memorial Baptist Church Men’s Ministry Fish Fry. Portland Memorial Baptist Church, 3800 W. Market St., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, June 30. Catfish, buffalo and whiting dinners with 2 sides, $9; fish sandwich, $5.50; extra sides, $2.

Summer Pottery Sale. Masonic Home Campus, 3701 Frankfort Avenue, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 1. Featuring bowls, cups, platters, wall art, sculptural pieces and dinnerware. Many pieces are heavily discounted sample work, slightly blemished or discontinued. Presenetd by LOCALS.

Fleur de Flea Vintage Urban Market. Festival Plaza, Waterfront Park, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 1. Urban marketplace with vendors selling books, records, vintage, antiques, recycled, collectables and food trucks. www.thefleurdeflea.com.

Children in the Dell. Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old LaGrange Road, Crestwood, Saturdays 10:30 a.m.-noon through Aug. 26. The classes gives children ages 5-12 a chance to spend some time in the garden. Topics include planting and growing veggies, nature-inspired scavenger hunts and more. Parents must stay on the grounds and are invited to participate in the day’s activities. Preregistration encouraged, drop-ins welcome as space allows. Free with regular admission. www.yewdellgardens.org.

Kentucky State 4-H Horse Show. Broadbent Arena and Covered Arena, Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, 8 a.m. Sunday, July 2, through July 8. The show features several divisions including miniature, dressage and saddle seat; also 4-H drill team competition. Free. Parking $8, $20 bus. 502-367-5000.

9th Annual Buy Local Fair. Louisville Water Tower Park, 3005 River Road, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, July 2. Features more than 180 booths from a variety of local businesses, artists and craftspeople, community organizations, farmers and food and drink vendors, ValuMarket craft beer tent, a Cox's Back Porch area (with Amish Hills Furniture loungers), Kids Zone and live entertainment. The fair will also feature a “Drink Local Craft co*cktail Competition,” where local mixologists will create unique co*cktails, and attendees will be able to vote for their favorite. The Iron Chef style cooking competition, where defending champion Patrick Roney of Harvest Restaurant will be taking on Jacob Coronado from Red Herring. Presented by Louisville Water Company. Free. Parking $5.

Paint Nite Louisville: Coneflower Pop. Wick’s Pizza, 973 Baxter Ave., 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 5. 45, $30 with coupon (WICKSHIGHLANDS). paintnite.com.

Bernheim Lunch & Learn: Rock Run Ramble. Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, Clermont, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, July 5. A short hike and lunch from Isaac’s Café. Creek crossing and uneven terrain (wear sturdy shoes). Registration and payment due by 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. $20, $15 Bernheim members. 502-955-8512. www.bernheim.org.

Fourth of July

Riverview Park Independence Festival. Riverview Park, 8202 Greenwood Road, 3 p.m. Saturday, July 1. Food, kids activities and fireworks at 10 p.m. Music by The Louisville Crashers and Subourbon Shooters. Presented by Brown-Forman. riverviewfestival.com.

Crescent Hill Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration. Peterson-Dumesnil House, 301 S. Peterson Ave., 4-10 p.m. Monday, July 3; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. Features juried artists, festival food, children’s fun zone, games raffles, food, silent auction, history display, pet contest, beer booth and fireworks (10 p.m. Tuesday). Performers include: Monday, Bomar & Ritter, Louisville Irish Dancers, Amos Hopkins and the Riflemen, Juke Joint Revival; Tuesday, Rascals of Ragtyme, Louisville Mandolin Orchestra, The Bourbon Barrel Boys, Dancesensation, The High Road, Jameron and Afrophysicsts. crescenthill.us/fourth-of-july.

Independence Day at Locust Grove. 561 Blankenbaker Lane, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. Join the Clark and Croghan families as they celebrate Independence Day 1816 with readings of the Declaration of Independence throughout the day, living history demonstrations and concessions. Also a small summer-reading book sale of fiction books (in the auditorium). Books are priced $2 for hardbacks and $1 for paperbacks. Bring a picnic lunch. Admission is free. 502-897-9845. www.locustgrove.org.

Belle of Louisville Independence Sightseeing Cruise. Fourth and River Road, Tuesday, July 4. Board, 8 p.m.; cruise, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Concessions and cash bar. $25. www.belleoflouisville.org/cruises-all.

Spirit of Jefferson Independence Sightseeing Cruise. Fourth and River Road, Tuesday, July 4. Board, 8 p.m.; cruise, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Concessions and cash bar. $25. www.belleoflouisville.org/cruises-all.

Jeffersonville Independence Day Parade and Celebration. Spring Street (from the river to Warder Park), 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 4. After the parade there will be a brief ceremony in the Warder Park gazebo recognizing the freedoms America’s founders set in motion and a tribute to our military and veterans. Food and cold drinks will be available for purchase and face painting. jeffmainstreet.org.

Louisville Bats vs Toledo Mudhens. Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E. Main St., 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. Fireworks Extravaganza with a special fireworks show in celebration of Independence Day and the first 2,000 fans will receive a free patriotic hat featuring a Bats logo. $10-$31. 855-228-8497.

Festival

I Am Ali Festival: Celebrating the Legacy of the Greatest. Through July 15 at Muhammad Ali Center (144 N. Sixth St.) and various locations throughout the city. Muhammad Ali Center, Community wide festival. www.gotolouisville.com/ali.

Walk/hike

Bernheim First Sunday Nature Hike. Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, Clermont, 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 2. Free. 502-955-8512. www.bernheim.org.

Jeffersonville Main Street and the Clark County Museum Downtown Walking Tour. Meet in front of the Clark County Government Center, 501 E. Court Avenue, downtown Jeffersonville, 6 p.m. Friday, June 30. Tour highlighting the East Court Ave. Clark County historian Jeanne Burke will lead the tour. 812-283-0301.

Spectator sports

Louisville Bats vs Toledo Mudhens. Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E. Main St., 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 4; 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, July 5. July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza with a special fireworks show in celebration of Independence Day and the first 2,000 fans will receive a free patriotic hat featuring a Bats logo. $10-$31. 855- 228-8497.

Run for the Roses Basketball Classic. Freedom Hall, East Hall, North Wing and South Wing ABC, Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Wednesday, July 5 through July 8. Girls basketball tournament: 3-10 p.m. Wednesday, July 5; 8 .am.-10 p.m., July 6; 8 a.m.-7 p.m., July 7, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., July 8. I Am Ali Festival Inspiration Celebration, 7:30 p.m. July 7. Artists and speakers include: Laila Ali, Linkin’ Bridge, Sydney Phillips, Jenna Dean, Carly Johnson, IMAJ and DJ Q ($15, tournament participants and coaches receive free admission to this event by showing their player pass or coaches wristband). Weekend pass: $55, $25 children and seniors; per day: $20, 10 for children and seniors. Parking $8, $20 bus. 502-367-5000.

Tasting

Lux Portfolio Italian Wine Tasting with Diana Weston-Dawkes. Westport Whiskey & Wine, 1115 Herr Lane, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 29. Reservations requested. $25. 502-708-1313.

Braxton Beer and Hi-Five Donuts Party & Tasting. Westport Whiskey & Wine, 1115 Herr Lane, 6 p.m. Friday, June 30. Reservations requested. $15. 502-708-1313.

Film

Mulholland Drive. Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. Third St., 7 p.m. Thursday, June 29. Blonde Betty Elms has just arrived in Tinseltown with dreams of becoming a movie star when she meets an enigmatic brunette with amnesia. The two try to uncover the mystery of the brunette’s identity, while love, jealousy, ambition, seduction, and revenge complicate their efforts. Rated R. $9, $7 Speed and Louisville Film Society members. www.speedmuseum.org.

Sherman’s March. Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. Third St., 12:15 p.m. Sunday, July 2. Heartbroken from being dumped by his girlfriend on the eve of his documentary shoot, director Ross McElwee continues his project re-tracing the original route followed by General William Sherman. Free.

1776. Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road, 8:30 p.m. Monday, July 3. Free. www.iroquoisamphitheater.com.

Cards Under the Stars Movie Series: Lego Batman Movie. University of Louisville, Belknap Campus, on the lawn between the Natural Sciences Building and Grawemeyer Hall, off Third Street near Eastern Parkway, Friday, June 30. Activities starts at 6:30 p.m.; movie starts at sunset. Features children’s inflatables, games, photos with Lego Batman and appearances by members of the Louisville League of Mascots. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Concessions sold. Free.

Double Header film screening: When We Were Kings and The Trials of Muhammad Ali. Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N. Sixth St., 5:15-9 p.m. Friday, June 30. Films: When We Were Kings: A documentary of the 1974 heavyweight championship bout in Zaire, “The Rumble in the Jungle,” between champion George Foreman and underdog challenger Muhammad Ali. The Trials of Muhammad Ali: Explores the life of the legendary athlete outside the boxing ring. From joining the Nation of Islam and changing his name from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali, from his refusal to serve in the Vietnam War. Part of the I Am, Ali Festival. A discussion will follow with the the directors of the films, Leon Gast and Bill Siegel. $10, $7 for Ali Center members. 502-584-9254

Literary

Louisville Free Public Library Summer Reading Program: The Return of he Super-Readers. Starts June 1 through Aug. 12. Pre-school children through 12 grade students can participate and must read 10 books (pre-readers through fifth grade) or 6 books (sixth grade through 12th grade). Children’s Summer Reading: every school-age child, kindergarten through fifth grade will receive an official Super Reader backpack and passes to local attractions. Preschool Summer Reading: pre-readers and their caregivers will receive an Super Reader backpack, a cape and passes to area attractions. Teen Summer Reading: open to sixth through 12^th-graders, encourages teens to read six books. They will receive a an aluminum water bottle and passes to local attractions and U of L games. Teen Summer Readimg grand prize giveaways includes a tablet computer, UofL football tickets and gife cards to Barnes & Noble. Information, www.lfpl.org/SummerReading.

Exhibits

21C Museum. 700 W. Main St. “Pop Stars! Popular Culture and Contemporary Art. ” Ends March 2018. “The Future is Female.” Ends June 30. 502-217-6300.

849 Gallery at the Kentucky College of Art + Design, 849 S. Third St. Senior Thesis by Kentucky College of + Design seniors. Ends June 30.

Art Sanctuary. 1433 S. Shelby St. “Lore and Landscapes,” by Charlotte Ann Pollock. Ends June 30. art-sanctuary.org.

B. Deemer Gallery. 2650 Frankfort Ave.“Out of Line,” works by Teri Dryden. Ends July 5.

Carnegie Center for Art and History. 201 E. Spring St., New Albany. “Pulp Art: Out of The Gutter and on The Walls. ” Ends July 8.

Chestnuts and Pearls Gallery. 157 E Main St., New Albany. “Expressions in Life,” by Joseph Rochner. Ends July 31.

CRAFT(s) Gallery & Mercantile. 572 S. 4th St. “LOCALS (Living On Clay And Louisville Soil) - Over 40 years of Clay and Friendship.” Ends July 1.

Flame Run Gallery. 815 W. Market St. “Catching Fire: Themes From the Hunger Games.” Ends Aug. 26.

Filson Historical Society. 1310 S. Third St. “Called to Arms: Kentuckians in the First World War.” Ends Dec. 27. “Selling the War: Posters from WWI.” Ends July 28.

Gallery 104. 104 E. Main St., La Grange. “The Skinny Show.” Ends July 1. 502-222-3822.

Gallery at the Brown. Brown Hotel, 335 W. Broadway. “View From The Grandstand,” by Jaime Corum, Melanie Osborne, Donna Bernstein and Thomas Allen Pauly. Ends July 16.

Garner Narrative. 642 E. Market St. “Short Stories of Love and Maladjustments,” by Philip Campbell. Ends July 28.

Hite Art Institute. Schneider Hall Galleries, Belknap Campus. “In Between: Time and Transition,” a collection curated by students in the critical and curatorial studies graduate seminar and “Pursuing the Uncanny: Ralph Eugene Meatyard,” photos by Ralph Eugene Meatyard. Both ends Aug. 4.

Huff Gallery. Spalding University, 853 Library Lane. Senior Thesis by Kentucky College of + Design seniors. Ends June 30.

Jane Morgan Gallery. “On the Waterfront and Beyond.” Ends July 29.

KaviarForge & Gallery. 147 Stevenson Ave. “Donate without Loss. Ends Aug. 26.

Kentucky Derby Museum. 704 Central Ave. “Winner’s Circle,” featuring this year’s Kentucky Derby winner, Nyquist; “It’s My Derby,” featuring fashion and hats of the Kentucky Derby and “The Greatest Race, a 360°,” immersive media experience that takes you into the heart of the Kentucky Derby. “Man o’War: The Legacy.” Ends Dec. 31. DerbyMuseum.org.

Kentucky Fine Art Gallery. Leslie Spetz Custom Picture Framing, 2400 C Lime Kiln Lane. “Revelations,” by Robert Halliday. Ends July 31.

Kentucky Watercolor Society. 4836 Brownsboro Center Arcade. The Anonymous Art Show. Ends June 30. Opening July 1, Summer Heat. Ends Sept. 30.

Kore Gallery. Mellwood Art Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave. “Line, Form, Color,” by Patricia Brock. Ends June 30.

Mayor’s Office. 527 W. Jefferson. “Louisville/Dijon, France Art Exhibition,” over 100 works of art will be displayed throughout the building. Reception Thursday, June 29, 6-8 p.m. Ends July 7.

Moremen Moloney Contemporary Gallery. 939 E. Washington St. “Wind Mischied,” by Marilyn Murphy. Ends July 22.

Muhammad Ali Center. 144 N. Sixth St.“Breaking Barriers: Sports for Change,” presented by ESPN and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Ends Aug. 4.

Paul Ogle Art Center. Indiana University Southeast, 4201 Grantline Road, New Albany. Collection of art by artists of the Wonderland Way Circa 1920-1937. Ends Jan. 2020.

Pyro Gallery. 909 E. Market St. “The Changing Land, Corie Neumayer-Matt Gaddie.” Ends July 15.

Revelry Gallery. 742 E Market St. “United Plates” by David Nichols. Ends July 5.

Roberta Marx Gallery. Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, 4936 Brownsboro Road. “Collage and What It Means.” Ends June 30. 502-425-6943.

Speed Art Museum. 2035 S. Third St. “Southern Elegy: Photography f rom the Stephen Reily Collection.” Ends Sept. 24. “Southern Accent: Seeking the American South in Contemporary Art.” Ends Oct. 14.

Swanson Contemporary, 638 E. Market St. “For the Children of Flowers,” paintings by Joe McGee. Ends July 1.

University of Louisville Hite Institute. Schneider Hall, Belknap Campus. Three student exhibitions, “Pursuing the Uncanny: Ralph Eugene Meatyard”; “In Between: Time and Transition” and “MAN/BOY.” Ends Aug. 4.

Wayside Expressions Gallery. “Mothers, Immigrants and Other Women of Courage in Kentucky,” photo-ethnographies by Mari Mujica. Ends July 2.

Zephyr Gallery. 610 E. Market St. “Project 18: Naturall,” by Leticia R. Bajuyo, Ezra Kellerman, Claire Larkin Pope and Rachel Singel. Ends Aug. 19.

Other attractions

Kentucky Kingdom/Hurricane Bay. Watterson Expressway and the Fairgrounds. Kentucky Kingdom: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, June 29 and Wednesday, July 5; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, June 30, Monday and Tuesday, July 3 and 4; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, July 1; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, July 1; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, July 2. Hurricane Bay: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, June 29 and Wednesday, July 5; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, June 30, Monday and Tuesday, July 3 and 4; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 1 and 2.

Lazer Blaze. 4121 Shelbyville Road, Friday, 4 p.m.-midnight; Saturday, 10 a.m.-midnight; Sunday, noon-9 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 4-9 p.m. Laser tag, laser tag museum, arcade, cafe. $7 per game, $12 for two games. 502-895-2985.

Robben’s Roost. 5906 Six Mile Lane, Friday, 7-11 p.m.; Saturday, 1-4 and 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Roller skating. Fridays, $6; Saturday afternoons, $4, evenings, $5; Sundays, $4; Tuesdays and Thursdays, $3. 502-491-8170.

Skate World. 6310 Preston Highway, 7-11 p.m. Fridays; 1-4 and 7-11 p.m. Saturdays; 1-4 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Roller skating. Friday and Saturday evenings, $5; Saturday and Sunday afternoons, $4; Tuesdays and Thursdays, $3. 502-969-6000.

Renaissance Fun Park. 201 Park Place Dr., 4-11 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays; noon-9 p.m. Sundays; 4-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. Laser tag, go karts, mini golf, arcade games. $6 per game. 502- 253-9700. funatthepark.com

Wheel Fun Rentals. Waterfront Park. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Bike rentals: cruisers, tandems, choppers, quad sports, deuce coupes, four-wheel surrey bikes. Group rates available. www.wheelfunrentals.com.

Open Range Sports. 6401 Cross Keys Blvd., Crestwood, 4-8 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Indoor paintball/reball and a gun range. 502-243-8282; www.openrangesports.com.

50+ fun things for week of June 29-July 5 (2024)

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