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MONDAY, MAY 11

TUESDAY, MAY 12

5:00 PM

PRODUCER VISIT: Forge Cellars

Nouvelle
Food
11:00 AM

Louisville Mural Tour

Meeting Point: 21c Museum Hotel

Guided walking tour of 15+ murals in downtown and NuLu.

Tour
6:05 PM

Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians

Louisville Slugger Field
Sports
8:00 PM

Anthony Highley

Gerstle's Place
Music
9:00 AM

Louisville Book Festival

Louisville Free Public Library

Three-day celebration of literature with author readings, panel discussions, book signings, and workshops for aspiring writers.

Literature
4:00 PM

$7 Quesadilla Tuesdays

Tin Roof Louisville
Music
10:30 AM

Early Childhood Pop-Up: Animal Tales – Tiger Taiga

Louisville Zoo
Community
5:30 PM

CRAFT NIGHT: Weekday Drink Specials!

The Craftery
Community
3:00 PM

Crafting Courage: Felt Poppies Pins

Cultural Arts Center

« All Events Patriotic Bookmarks May 20 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm Join Museum Educator Jessica Hartman at the Cultural Arts Center as we explore creative expression through patriotic design. In this program, participants will craft their own red, white, and blue bookmarks using a variety of materials and decorative techniques. Along the way, we’ll reflect on themes of remembrance, service, and national pride. These personalized bookmarks serve as both a practical item and a lasting reminder of the values honored on Memorial Day. Register Online Categories: Events Tags: Event Cultural Arts Center 201 East Spring Street New Albany, IN 47150 United States + Google Map (812) 944-7336 Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Art History Illustrated: An Evening with the Arnolfini Portrait

Community
12:00 PM

Mahjong Lunch Club at Mashup

Mashup Food Hall

Mahjong Lunch Club at MashupTuesdays | 12:00–3:00 PM Take a midday break and join us for Mahjong Lunch Club—a relaxed, come-and-go gathering built around good food, sharp minds, and shared tables. Whether you’re a seasoned player or learning the game, all are welcome to pull up a seat. Settle in with lunch from your favorite vendor, connect with fellow players, and enjoy a few rounds in a laid-back, social atmosphere. Come for the game, stay for the community.

Community
8:00 PM

Marilyn Manson: One Assassination Under God Tour - pres. by Alt 105.1

the Louisville Palace
Music
7:00 PM

New Talent Tuesday

Louisville Comedy Club
Comedy
7:30 PM

Stubbs' Buds

Tin Roof Louisville
Music
10:30 AM

Early Childhood Pop-Up: Animal Tales - Tiger Taiga

Louisville

Animal Tales Join us at select animal exhibits to hear a story and test your animal imitation skills with a movement activity!  Guests can join us at selected animal exhibits for a story time throughout the spring. We’ll read 1 or 2 books and practice our animal imitation skills with a movement challenge related to the animal we’re featuring each week. See below for the dates, times, featured animals, and book selections. HerpAquarium Books Tiger Tiger written and illustrated by Jonny Lambert Mr. Brown’s Bad Day written by Lou Peacock and illustrated by Alison Friend Price FREE with Louisville Zoo membership or admission About Early Childhood Pop-ups The fun will be popping up this spring and summer at the Zoo! Perfect for young learners, these new pop-up programs invite families and their children to play, observe and learn in new ways all while visiting the Zoo! Use your imagination during free play in the Cub House, gather around for a story reading, think like a zookeeper with animal activity stations or go on a Litter Critter quest. Pop up programs are FREE with membership or admission to the Zoo. For a full list of details and available sessions, visit our website. EARLY CHILDHOOD POP-UPS 2026 SCHEDULE Animal Tales Classes from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  April 19: HerpAquarium April 28: Giraffe Exhibit May 5: Islands / Little Penguin Exhibit May 12: Tiger Taiga May 19: Red Panda Exhibit Little Critters Classes held in the MetaZoo from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. April 15, April 22, April 29 May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27 Playtime in the Cub House Classes held  from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in the Snow Leopard Cub House presented by PNC. March 28 April 4,  April 25  (April 11 Cancelled) May 2, June 6, June 27  Young Zoologist Classes held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Islands Zone April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23, April 30 May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28

Community
7:30 PM

Movie Trivia w/ Greg Welsh!

The_Planet of the Tapes
Community

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13

6:00 PM

A Woman of the World X Pearl Jam at Speed Cinema

The Speed Art Museum
Community
7:00 PM

Open Mic Night

Louisville Comedy Club
Comedy
6:00 PM

Yoga w/ Nerissa Sparkman

Mashup Food Hall

Yoga w/ Nerissa Sparkman Midweek reset, by design. Join Nerissa Sparkman for a donation-based evening yoga practice focused on grounding, mobility, and breath. This all-levels session welcomes bodies of all kinds and prioritizes presence over performance. The practice is followed by a social snack and happy hour, inviting participants to linger, refuel, and connect—because community care doesn’t end at savasana. Donation based.

Community
3:00 PM

Early Childhood Pop-Up: Litter Critters

Louisville Zoo
Community
8:00 PM

Earth, Wind & Fire

the Louisville Palace
Music
6:00 PM

Hot Copper

Captain's Quarters
Music
7:00 PM

Burlesque Open Stage

The_Planet of the Tapes
Community
7:00 PM

Music Industry Night - Open Jam

The Enchanted Forest & Music Hall

Join us every Wednesday for the areas best open mic/open jam where musicians around the area meet up for jam together and make new friends and even form new bands.  We provide a complete backline drum kit, bass amps and guitar amps.  Sign up happens around 6:30.  Performer take the stage from 7pm till 9:45pm.

Community
7:00 PM

Bloodywood: System Of A Brown Tour 2026

Mercury Ballroom
Music
11:05 AM

Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians

Louisville Slugger Field
Sports
7:00 PM

Half Price Wine Night

Varanese
Food
7:00 PM

Louisville Trivia Night

Tin Roof Louisville
Music
6:00 PM

Wild Workout: Yoga (Flamingos)

Louisville Zoo
Community
10:00 AM

Gardens Storytime

Waterfront Botanical Gardens
Community
7:30 PM

Fiddler on the Roof

CenterStage at the Trager Family JCC
Community
10:00 AM

Midweek Nature Stroll

Bernheim Forest and Arboretum
Family
5:30 PM

CRAFT NIGHT: Weekday Drink Specials!

The Craftery
Community
7:00 PM

Whitechapel w/ Entheos, Tracheotomy, Mauled

Headliners Music Hall
Music
8:00 PM

Phil Johnston

Gerstle's Place
Music
6:00 PM

Candles and Cocktails with Fly Girl Candles

The Craftery
Community
8:00 PM

TRANSMIT Presents: deep glens

Bar Grale

Musical performance by deep glens

Music
3:00 PM

Early Childhood Pop-Up: Litter Critters

Louisville

Litter Critters Plastic is everywhere! Join us at our Litter Critter stations to learn how plastic waste effects animals and humans here in Kentucky and around the world. We’ll play games focused on recycling to earn a special sticker! These stations will be in the MetaZoo or the HerpAquarium on Wednesday afternoons in the spring. Price FREE with Louisville Zoo membership or admission About Early Childhood Pop-ups The fun will be popping up this spring and summer at the Zoo! Perfect for young learners, these new pop-up programs invite families and their children to play, observe and learn in new ways all while visiting the Zoo! Use your imagination during free play in the Cub House, gather around for a story reading, think like a zookeeper with animal activity stations or go on a Litter Critter quest. Pop up programs are FREE with membership or admission to the Zoo. For a full list of details and available sessions, visit our website. EARLY CHILDHOOD POP-UPS 2026 SCHEDULE Animal Tales Classes from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  April 19: HerpAquarium April 28: Giraffe Exhibit May 5: Islands / Little Penguin Exhibit May 12: Tiger Taiga May 19: Red Panda Exhibit Little Critters Classes held in the MetaZoo from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. April 15, April 22, April 29 May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27 Playtime in the Cub House Classes held  from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in the Snow Leopard Cub House presented by PNC. March 28 April 4,  April 25  (April 11 Cancelled) May 2, June 6, June 27  Young Zoologist Classes held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Islands Zone April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23, April 30 May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28

Community
7:00 PM

MICK FOLEY LIVE COMEDY SHOW

Logan St Market
Comedy

THURSDAY, MAY 14

7:00 PM

Louisville' Laughing Stock #10 - Deady / Shitfire / Sex Mex / The Metric Ton / J Fox

Magnolia Bar (Mag Bar)
Music
8:00 PM

Music Bingo With JD Entertainment

Tin Roof Louisville
Music
10:00 AM

People of Hope Mobile Museum

Louisville

<p>Catholic Charities of Louisville (CCL) is hosting People of Hope: Faith-Filled Stories of Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a nationwide storytelling exhibition designed to amplify the profound impact of community service. CCL will host the exhibit from May 14th - 16th under the Big Four Bridge. This walk-through event is free and open to the public between the hours of 10am - 6pm on Thursday and Friday, 10am - 4pm on Saturday and takes around 20-30 minutes to see. All are invited!</p>\n

Community
7:00 PM

Pansy Division + Bev Rage and The Drinks + Highway Eyes

Portal at fifteenTWELVE
Music
6:00 PM

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence at Speed Cinema

The Speed Art Museum
Community
8:00 PM

Molly Tuttle & Maggie Rose presented by 91.9 WFPK

Mercury Ballroom
Music
6:00 PM

Orchids: Not Hard, Just Different

Waterfront Botanical Gardens
Community
9:00 AM PDT

How to Do a Venture Capital Financing

Online

Educational workshop on venture capital financing

Workshop
5:30 PM

Art History Illustrated: An Evening with the Arnolfini Portrait

Cultural Arts Center

« All Events Patriotic Bookmarks May 20 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm Join Museum Educator Jessica Hartman at the Cultural Arts Center as we explore creative expression through patriotic design. In this program, participants will craft their own red, white, and blue bookmarks using a variety of materials and decorative techniques. Along the way, we’ll reflect on themes of remembrance, service, and national pride. These personalized bookmarks serve as both a practical item and a lasting reminder of the values honored on Memorial Day. Register Online Categories: Events Tags: Event Cultural Arts Center 201 East Spring Street New Albany, IN 47150 United States + Google Map (812) 944-7336 Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Art History Illustrated: An Evening with the Arnolfini Portrait

Community
6:35 PM

Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians

Louisville Slugger Field
Sports
6:00 PM

Elmo's Got the Moves

the Louisville Palace
Community
6:00 PM

Bourbon Through Bluegrass

Frazier History Museum
Community
7:00 PM

Randy Feltface: Gimmick

Louisville Comedy Club
Comedy
11:00 AM

Early Childhood Pop-Up: Young Zoologist

Louisville Zoo
Community