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LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky Music

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LouGrass Sessions: Kentucky Blue

Jul132025

LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky MusicEnjoy free Bluegrass by Kentucky Blue on Sunday, July 13th from 3:00-6:00 PM at Paristown, Village Market. If you want...

Good Fossils from Bad Lands

Jul132025

Dale Brown will review the amazing fossils found in the Badlands of South Dakota and Nebraska. What do they tell us about life in North America 30 million...

Voices of Kentuckiana Season Finale Concert

Jul132025

VOICES of Kentuckiana Season Finale ConcertCelebrate another spectacular season with us! Enjoy an evening of fine wines and desserts as Voices of Kentuckiana...

Louisville Burger Week

Jul142025

From gourmet blends to off-menu specialties and even beer pairings, we will pay tribute to America’s sweetheart, the hamburger! The idea is to get people to...

Hamlet - Kentucky Shakespeare Festival

Jul152025

“Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.” Shakespeare’s unparalleled masterpiece is a haunting tale of corruption, betrayal, and revenge. Follow Hamlet...

Carnifex "Hell Chose Me 15 Year Anniversary Tour"

Jul152025

The Mercury Ballroom is an all-ages, standing room venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. Doors open one hour prior to the event....

Kids Cruise

Jul162025

The Ohio River is fun for everyone! Enjoy free Adventure Passports and activities on our most family-friendly cruise. And because it is a tradition, every...

Much Ado About Nothing - Kentucky Shakespeare Festival

Jul162025

“Thou and I are too wise to woo peaceably.” The 65th season kicks off with one of the greatest romantic comedies ever written. It’s a battle of wits, and love...

#GirlsNightOut Cruise

Jul162025

This one’s for the girls! Celebrate each other and the women who’ve shaped river history aboard the Mary M. Miller, a very special riverboat named after the...

Bourbon City Supper Club - Smokin' with MeeshMeesh

Jul172025

Mark your calendar for May 22! The next installment of the Bourbon City Supper Club is heating things up with Smokin’ with MeeshMeesh—a culinary adventure that...

Buzzard's Roost Bourbon Tasting

Jul172025

Start your visit to Louisville by tasting some of the whiskeys from Buzzard's Roost. Our partners from Buzzard's Roost Whiskey Row Experience will be behind...

LouGrass Sessions: Backwoods Bluegrass

Jul172025

LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky MusicEnjoy free Bluegrass by the Backwoods Bluegrass Band on Thursday, July 17th from 4:00-6:00 PM at Derby City Gaming...