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🏝️Summer is on the horizon
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Louisville lights up when the weather gets warm | Photo by Louisville Tourism
Summer’s here and LOU is so ready. From live music and Memorial Day celebrations to hiking and festivals, summer is when LOU comes alive.

Get ready to get outside with this guide featuring 30 summer events — including ideas for the Fourth of July — happening between June and August.

Holidays

MELANnaire Marketplace Juneteenth Celebration | June 15 | 12-6 p.m. | Hear spoken word + musical performances and shop from over 25 Black-owned businesses at this free event at 4th Street Live.

Waterfront Park Fourth of July | July 4 | 5-10 p.m. | Enjoy fireworks accompanied by a live soundtrack from the Louisville Orchestra to cap off a day of interactive science, art, and music education activities for the whole family.

Concerts

Pickin’ in Paristown | May 17-October 18 | 6-9 p.m. | Stop by Paristown the third Friday of each month for free bluegrass concerts, including Blind Corn Liquor Pickers + Restless Leg String Band.

1964 The Tribute | June 21 | 7 p.m. | Get ready to “Twist and Shout” with this Beatles tribute band at The Louisville Palace

Bernheim Forest Giants

Why not spend a day with the giants at Bernheim?

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Photo courtesy of Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest

Festivals + Other Events

Fleur De Flea Vintage Market | July 6 + August 31 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Browse Waterfront Park for vintage clothes, records, and treasures from over 200 regional vendors, plus enjoy food trucks + pop up bars.

54th Annual Championship Dainty Contest | July 27 - 29 | Times TBD | Enjoy local food trucks + a beer garden as you prepare for the biggest sporting event in Schnitzelburg.
 
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What’s your favorite LOU season?
A. Spring
B. Summer
C. Fall
D. Winter
E. All of them
 
River City Distributing
 
Events
 
Wednesday, May 1
  • Baby Playdate | Wednesday, May 1 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | $12-$18 | Bring your baby to engage with artwork and other little ones in the baby-proofed museum.
  • Blind Bourbon With Fred Minnick: Big Race Style | Wednesday, May 1 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Watch Hill Proper, 11201 River Beauty Loop, Prospect | $250 | Drink bourbon from triple-crown winning years with bourbon author Fred Minnick.
Thursday, May 2
  • Thurby Is Punk | Thursday, May 2 | 7-11:30 p.m. | Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St., Louisville | $15 | Jam out to a trio of punk bands on Thurby night.
Friday, May 3
  • Roses After Dark | Friday, May 3 | 9-11:30 p.m. | Mellwood Art Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave., Louisville | $100-$120 | Enjoy a night of music at this pre-Derby gala for the Young Nonprofit Foundation.
Saturday, May 4
  • ECO Kids Discovery Days | Saturday, May 4-Saturday, June 15 | 1-4 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont | Free | Explore the outdoors with hands-on discovery stations and a guided hike at 2 p.m. — $15 suggested donation per car.
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4 tips for stress-free summer travel
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Safe travels this summer, Louisville. | Photo provided by Louisville Regional Airport Authority
Catching flights this summer just got easier with these pro tips from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF):
  • Spend less on transportation: Save $5 on an Uber or Lyft to SDF or pre-book Express Shuttle Lot parking for just $5 per day. Don’t forget to check out SDF Rewards to score free parking.
  • Arrive early: Get there at least two hours before your flight’s scheduled departure time.
  • Pack smart: Bring essentials like medication + extra clothes in a carry-on bag.
  • Breeze through security: See TSA’s tips to ensure you’re following the latest guidelines.
 
News Notes
 
Opening
  • The Red Top Dogs food truck will have a new permanent location at Atrium Brewing (1154 Logan St.) beginning Wednesday, May 1. The truck will serve gourmet hot dogs and sausages from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday + Saturday.
Number
  • 550,000. That’s how many people Louisville Tourism expects to attend events in Louisville this May. The Kentucky Derby alone is expected to bring 256,000 attendees, with an economic impact of $405 million. (Louisville Business First)
Plan Ahead
  • The Butchertown Art Fair is coming to the 800 and 900 blocks of E. Washington St. on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2. The annual event benefits local nonprofits for the development and preservation of the historic neighborhood.
Derby
  • $3.1 million. That’s how much the winner of the 150th Kentucky Derby will take home, the biggest prize in the race’s history. The first winner in 1875 won $2,875 — that’s about $81,000 in today’s money. (WHAS11)
Seasonal
  • Did you know? May is National Water Safety Month. Whether you’re hanging out poolside or exploring the creeks and waterways surrounding Louisville, make sure to follow these safety tips. (LEO Weekly)
Sports
  • The Cards are planning for a busy summer of recruiting. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
     
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    Arts
     
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    “Dragon Roll To Go” by Jenna White is one of White’s larger pieces. | Photo via Revelry Gallery
    May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and Revelry Boutique + Gallery (742 E Market St.) is celebrating with a new solo show by Louisville artist Jenna White, exploring the artist’s Japanese and American heritage.

    “Chop, Stick” is “an ode to the central use of paper in Japanese art.” White chops different types of American and Japanese-made paper into pieces and sticks them together to depict Japanese cultural staples, like food and plants.

    For example, in “Fish Roll Up,” a koi fish falls apart into clean-sliced sushi, while Hokusai’s famous “Under The Wave of Kanagawa” erupts from a coffee cup in “The Great Wave.”

    Revelry will host an opening for the new show Friday, May 10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The free event will feature music from a DJ + snacks and refreshments.
     
    The Buy
     
    A lightweight spring jacket that won’t overheat you during transitional spring months. We’re loving every floral pattern of this women’s quilted jacket and the cut of this men’s cotton bomber jacket.
     
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    It’s gearing up to be a busy summer here in LOU, and we’re not even finished with spring. I went on one of Bernheim’s firefly hikes last year, and it was one of the most magical experiences I’ve ever had.
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