Labor Day weekend is just around the corner + we’ve got a list of events to celebrate the last big summer weekend in style. From cultural festivals to vintage markets — this summer is going out with a bang. ☀️
Friday, Sept. 3
WorldFest | Sept. 3-6 | 11 a.m. | Belvedere, 141 N. 6th St. | Free | Engage with one of the region’s largest international festivals + sample foods from around the world. 😋
Silent Disco | Fri., Sept. 3 | 9 p.m. | Mile Wide Beer Co., 636 Barret Ave. | Free | Bust a move+ dance like no one’s watching.🕺
2021 Germantown Schnitzelbzurg Blues Festival | Sept. 3-4 | 7 p.m. | Check’s Cafe, 1101 E Burnett Ave. | Free | Hear the smooth sounds of the eleventh Germantown Schnitzelburg Blues Festival featuring artists exclusively from the Kentuckiana Area. 🎷
Drag Race: Eureka | Fri., Sept. 3 | 9 p.m. | Play Louisville | $20 | RuPaul’s Drag Race Allstar Eureka performs at 11 p.m. + 1 a.m. with shows starting at 9 p.m. 💃
Louisville City FC vs. FC Tusla | Fri., Sept. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Lynn Family Stadium | $15+ | Don’t miss Louisville City’s only September home game.
Found Footage Festival: Volume 9 | Fri., Sept. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Planet Of The Tapes, 640 Barret Ave. | Comedians Joe Pickett + Nick Prueher give a live guided tour of their latest VHS finds. 📽️
Neon Nights | Sept. 3-4 | 7 p.m.-2 a.m. | Howl at the Moon, 434 S 4th St. | Free, if you wear neon | Enjoy this glow-in-the-dark dance party complete with drink specials, live music + more. 🌝
Saturday, Sept. 4
Roots 101 Fest | Sat., Sept. 4 | 2 p.m. | Roots 101 African American Museum, 124 N. 1st St. | Free | Enjoy a night of film, music, vendors + culture.
Cave Hill Cemetery Historical Walking Tour | Sat., Sept. 4 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | 701 Baxter Ave. | $15 | Learn the history of Cave Hill Cemetery + some of the historical Kentuckians who rest there. 🪦
Makers & Growers Market | Sat., Sept. 4 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Logan Street Market | Free | Patronize this weekly market in support of local growers, producers, makers + craftspeople of many trades.
Beechmont Open Air Market | Sat., Sept. 4 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Corner of Southern Pkwy and W. Wellington Ave. | Free | This weekend market runs until Sept. 25 so get out there + buy some goods from local producers.
The Unfiltered Truth: Black Americans in Bourbon | Sat., Sept. 4 | 3:30 p.m. | Frazier History Museum | $34 | Get the story on Black Americans’ contribution to Kentucky’s signature spirit. 🥃
Sunday, Sept. 5
Phoebe Bridgers | Sun., Sept. 5 | 8 p.m. | Iroquois Amphitheater | $72 | See the Grammy artist perform hits like, “Kyoto,” and, “I Know the End.” 🎶
Second Annual Farm Classic | Sun., Sept. 5 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | The Sporting Club at the Farm, 4939 River Rd, New Albany, IN | $20 | Take aim at this 3D archery target course tournament, perfect for youth + adult shooters. 🏹
Drag Brunch at Le Moo | Sun., Sept. 5 | 11 a.m. | Le Moo | $40 | With another show at 1 p.m., enjoy this iconic brunch + show with Louisville queen Beverly Hellz. 🍳
Sensory Hike at the Falls of the Ohio | Sun., Sept. 5 | 3-4 p.m. | Falls of the Ohio State Park and Foundation | Free | Join naturalist Mike Gibson in a sensory exploration of the trails along the Ohio River. 🌿
Goodtimer’s Labor Day Weekend Day Party | Sun., Sept. 5 | 5 p.m. | Paristown Hall | Have a “good time” at this weekend dance party with entertainment by DJ Emptybeats, DJ YK + DJ Always. 🕺
Monday, Sept. 6
Mayor’s Hike, Bike and Paddle | Mon., Sept. 6 | 8 a.m. | Waterfront Park | Free | Get there early and be one of the first 2,500 people who get a free T-shirt. 👕
LightFall | Mon., Sept. 6 | 9 p.m. | Falls of the Ohio State Park | See the Falls of the Ohio in a new light as the landscape is transformed by artist Annie Mitchell.
Labor Day Festival | Mon., Sept. 6 | 3-6 p.m. | First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 4610 Manslick Rd. | Enjoy the largest, fastest, most fun church waterslide in South Louisville. 🌭
How To Improve Your Memory - Louisville | Mon., Sept. 6 | 2-3 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Learn tips, strategies, and techniques to help you remember more in this class for students, professionals + lifelong learners. 🧠
Cyber Punk Anime Night | Mon., Sept. 6 | 7 p.m. | Hideaway Saloon, 1607 Bardstown Rd. | Free | The event is available online as well, with the link going live the night of the event. 👨🎤
