International Family + Engagement Night
Asia Institute–Crane House will demonstrate Chinese calligraphy + Japanese origami during this free family-friendly event at Hartstern Elemenatary, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21.
AAPI International Happy Hour
Sip cocktails with professionals from all over the world as Asia Institute-Crane House hosts an onsite social gathering for ages 21+ from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28 for $10.
Aloha Lou Festival
Local Hawaiian cultural group Hui Kaululehua will host this inaugural event with Polynesian music, dance + food from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 31 in Central Park.
Philippines Independence Day Celebration
Gather at Fourth Street Live from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 14 for a day dedicated to Filipino identity + culture with local cuisine from diverse regions of the Philippines, Filipino-themed performances + retail vendors.
Events
Events
Tuesday, May 13
Trivia Night | 7-9 p.m. | Brick House Tavern + Tap | Cost of purchase | Bring your team for trivia with a twist — you’ll solve puzzles + make strategic choices while sipping a local brew.
Open mic comedy night | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | The Caravan Comedy Club | $5 | Try your hand at stand up alongside established comics, out-of-town guests + newbies.
Wednesday, May 14
An Evening with Kenny G | 8 p.m. | Louisville Palace | $53-$97.50 | Sway in your seat as this four-time Grammy winning saxophonist soothes your soul with his signature smooth jazz style.
Thursday, May 15
Jazz Thursdays at NuLu | 7-10 p.m. | Whiskey Thief | Cost of purchase | Visit Whiskey Thief, NuLu’s newest tasting room for live jazz + classic cocktails at this weekly event.
Saturday, May 17
Old Louisville Springfest| 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Toonerville Trolley Park | Cost of purchase | The historic neighborhood’s largest springtime festival + market features vendors, food trucks, live music, and activities for the kids.
Paristown Flea Market | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Paristown Arts District | Cost of purchase | Shop for knickknacks, odds-and-ends, vintage treasures, and handmade goods — there’s no telling what you’ll find that you never knew you needed.
“Eurovision Song Contest” watch party + potluck | 2:30 p.m. | Old Louisville Brewery | Free | Sadly, our guilty-pleasure Moldova entry won’t be in this year’s competition — but you can still cheer on your fave Eurovision competitors + bring a dish to share.
Saturday, May 24
Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass | Saturday, May 24-Sunday, May 25 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg | $48+ | Join New York’s Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center for four performances on Memorial Day Weekend at Shaker Village in Harrodsburg.*
The Wawa wait is over. The popular gas station chain known for its hoagies will open its first regional store in Clarksville, IN on Friday, May 30. It plans to open 40 stores in Kentucky in coming years, including five locations in Derby City this year. (Louisville Business First)
Outdoors
Nick Rodman Legacy Park (formerly Windsor Park) hasn’t opened yet, but is already expanding. Thanks to a land parcel from Louisville MSD, the new park will grow from 11 to 39 acres. The ~$1.7 million park includes a spray ground and playground + will act as a trailhead for the Louisville Loop. A ribbon cutting is set for Tuesday, June 3. (Courier-Journal)
Edu
JCPS is delaying its plans for $32 million in athletics upgrades for six high schools until 2027 due to rising construction costs. (Louisville Business First)
Theater
The Broadway musical “Floyd Collins” — based on the true story of small-town farmer who got trapped in a southern Kentucky cave in 1925 — has been nominated for six Tony Awards. (Courier-Journal)
Mansion Monday
Marble checkered floor entry way? Yes, please. A 16,000-sqft Georgian-style home on 8.5 acres hit the market in Mockingbird Valley. Check out the hand-painted murals, curved grand staircase, and lavish pool at this 5-bedroom residence.
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Outdoors
4 places to see peak spring blooms
See blooming flowers at Waterfront Botanical Gardens Wednesday-Sunday.
| Photo by Waterfront Botanical Gardens
If your allergies haven’t told you that it’s springtime in Louisville, those vivid blooms on display around the city certainly should.
Here are four places in LOU where you can tiptoe through the tulips — and other varieties of flowers too:
Bernheim Bloom Fest
Revel in the colors of spring at Bernheim Forest + Arboretum’s annual event from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, May 17. This free celebration features hands-on arts and crafts, garden fairy house building, naturalist-led discovery stations + live music — but the real stars of the show are all the hepaticas, toothworts, anemones, and bloodroots.
Kentucky Kingdom
Louisville’s go-to amusement park features more than thrilling rides — the park will host Floral Frenzy from May 24-June 29, where you can experience a colorful floral wonderland, with larger-than-life flower sculptures, interactive experiences + live entertainment.
Waterfront Botanical Garden
Take a spring stroll through 23 acres of color and you’ll find bulbs like tulips, hyacinths + lilies, as well as trees like the Fringetree and Black Locust. The garden also features other spring blooms, such as daffodils and magnolias.
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
There are wildflowers galore along with a number of labeled display gardens at this Crestwood refuge, where you can learn the names + histories of Kentucky’s native blooms. Pro tip: You can also buy nursery-produced plants.
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Myth buster: Kentucky’s state flower, the Giant Goldenrod, is often mistakenly blamed for allergies, but it’s actually quite beneficial + does not cause hay fever. The real culprit is typically ragweed, which releases large amounts of airborne pollen.
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