April 2022 events calendar: 60+ things to do around Louisville this week
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Here's what you can do in the Louisville area this week:
Top April 2022 events
PinkTag’s Design-Your-Own Derby Hat. The local online women’s boutique offers a two-step system that lets shoppers select a hat or fascinator and personalize it with custom-colored feathers. The base hats come in a variety of colors and styles. Once an order is received, they start building the hat. Orders are normally designed, produced, and shipped out within 24 hours. Go to: pinktagboutique.com/collections/build-your-own-derby-hat-fascinator.
Kentucky Derby Museum 35th Annual Gala. 704 Central Ave., 6 p.m. Friday. Enjoy a night of cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in The Mansion at Churchill Downs, followed by a seated dinner, dessert, and live music at Kentucky Derby Museum. Black tie or formal attire. Tickets: $550. derbymuseum.org.
An R-Rated Magic Show. Not your grandfather's magic show! Comedy magician Grant Freeman brings his unique, raunchy show full of surprises show to Louisville. Friday, 8 p.m., Bomhard Theater, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Recommended for ages 18 and older. Tickets start at $35.69. kentuckyperformingarts.org.
Spring Market. Westport Village, 1315 Herr Lane, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Shop local vendors offering honey, pies, watercolor art, unique gifts, and much more. Vendors: Dipper’s Delight, Nomads Swimwear, Peace of the Earth, Sailor Ceramics, HoneyBear Farms, Owen & Mae and Designs by Carr. A special Treat Corner with baked goods from Lubna Bakery, Maddie About Cake and Georgia’s Sweet Potato Pie Company. Admission is free.
Derby City Reunion Weekend: A Health Homecoming for Lamar and Teddy. Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center, 3029 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 30. Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens and Teddy Bridgewater of the Miami Dolphins will host the family health and wellness event. Featuring a meet and greet with Lamar and Teddy, health screenings, farmers market, vendors, music, wellness exams, free sports physicals for youth, food trucks, yoga classes, and guest appearances. Youth ages 5 to 17 can participate in games, and skills challenges and have a chance to interact with national sports icons. Presented by Liberty Financial with the support of Prüvit, Limestone Title and Escrow, Metro United Way, Planet Fitness, the Rajon Rondo Foundation, and the Louisville Thoroughbred Society. Participants 17 and younger must pre-register for skill challenges and games. For more information and to register: derbycityreunion.com.
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Yew Dell’s Spring Plant Sale. 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, 10 a.m. to noon; noon to 2 p.m. and 2-4 p.m., Saturday. The plant sale is back with staff and knowledgeable volunteers on hand to answer your questions and make recommendations. Advance timed tickets are needed to attend and entry is limited to one person (whether adult or child) per ticket. Sponsored by LG&E & KU Foundation. For more information: 502-241-4788; yewdellgardens.org.
The Kentucky Bourby. Progress Park, 4501 Progress Blvd., 6-11 p.m. Saturday, April 30. Free samples from local distilleries and craft breweries, hors d'oeuvres from Morris Deli, music, live race raffles for bourbon-centric door prizes, cigar bar, silent auctions, free valet parking, and more. Presented by TKO Flight Club. Tickets start at $100. eventbrite.com.
Distilleries: Starlight Distillery, Peerless Distillery, Green River Distillery, Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co, J. Mattingly 1845, Log Still Distillery.
Microbreweries: Against the Grain, Monnik Beer Co., Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co.
ZooPoopyDoo Compost Sale. Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, 7:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays through May 14. High-quality compost. Products will be loaded into your vehicle (open-top trucks beds and trailers only). $40 per scoop. in the Zoo’s Bus parking lot. louisvillezoo.org.
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Chocolate Stroll. Downtown Jeffersonville, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Sample chocolates while you shop and dine in Downtown Jeffersonville. Also, ride the trolley, listen to music, and shopping. Host Jeffersonville Main Street.
On the day of the event, participants must first register at 401 Pearl St. (next to the Jeffersonville Main Street office) where they will pick up their map to visit participating businesses. Tickets are $12 (plus $1.50 for credit card processing fees). Online purchasers should present their PayPal receipt on the evening of the event to receive the number of tickets they have purchased. jeffmainstreet.org/event/chocolate-lovers-stroll.
Tri-State Antique Market: Good old stuff. Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, 351 E Eads Parkway (one mile west of exit 16 off I-275), Lawrenceburg, Indiana, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. More than 125 dealers with merchandise at least 30 old and out of production. Admission is $4, free for ages 17 and younger.
Biscuits & Bourbon. Kentucky Derby Museum, 704 Central Avenue, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday. Enjoy a southern-inspired brunch, music by Southern Sirens, unlimited Kentucky bourbon, mimosas and Bloody Mary's. Brunch includes made-from-scratch buttermilk biscuits, Belgian waffles, fried chicken, all the fixin's, and a Derby dessert station. Sponsored by Angels Envy. $125. derbymuseum.org/biscuits.html.
James B. Beam Distiller Dinner with Freddie Noe. Levee Bourbon Lounge, 3015 River Road, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday. Freddie Noe, 8th Generation Distiller at the James B. Beam Distilling Co., will lead a tasting experience of their premium bourbon expressions while sharing stories of growing up as a part of the First Family of Bourbon. Chef John Varanese, chef and owner of the Levee Bourbon Lounge and staff will prepare dinner. Presented by The Kentucky Bourbon Festival. Must be 21 or older to attend. $125. eventbrite.com
Kentucky Derby Festival 2022
Kentucky Derby Festival Main Event Pegasus Pin Tuesdays. Main Event, 12500 Sycamore Station Place, Tuesdays through May 31. Wear your Pegasus pin and get special deals and promotions, that includes a walk-in special every day, and on Tuesdays, kids eat free with a food purchase of $8.99 or more (ages 12 and younger). For more information: PegasusPins.com
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Mayor’s Give A Day: A Celebration of Service. The citywide effort of volunteering to help others through Saturday. Individuals, companies and groups can volunteer online: MyGiveADay.com. Agencies and organizations that have projects needing volunteers can also add their information to the website.
Kentucky Derby Festival Flavors of Fest-A-Ville. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Friday; Monday-Wednesday. Samples of festival food for $2 to $4. Admission is free with a 2022 Pegasus Pin.
Dick's Sporting Goods Kentucky Derby Festival Race Expo and Packet Pick-up. Hall B, Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 S. Fourth St. Expo and Packet Pickup: Thursday, 4-8 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Two-day expo where you can see the latest running gear, get nutritional advice, pre-race running tips and pick up your race packet for the GE Appliances Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon/Marathon.
Kentucky Derby Festival Great Balloonfest. The Kentucky Derby Festival Great Balloon Glow and Great Balloon Race are some of Louisville’s beloved family traditions.
Kentucky Derby Festival Great Balloon Glow: Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Friday, 9 p.m.
Kentucky Derby Festival Great Balloon Race: Bowman Field, public entrance off Pee Wee Reese Road, Saturday, 7 a.m.
Kentucky Derby Festival Neigh-Maste On the Waterfront. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Great Lawn, noon, Friday. Relax and recharge at this yoga event at the Waterfront. Admission is free with a 2022 Pegasus Pin.
Kentucky Derby Festival Ohio Valley Wrestling Run for the Ropes. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Great Lawn, 6-7:30 p.m. Friday. Special meet-and-greet with OVW stars (5 p.m.), followed by six big matches including an “Every Man for Himself Free-for-All”, an over-the-top rope Battle Royal. Admission is free with a 2022 Pegasus Pin. For more information: 502-759-7665.
GE Appliances Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon/Marathon. Starts at Main and Preston Streets, 7:30 a.m. Saturday. Features 13.1-mile and 26.2-mile routes. Free for spectators. DerbyFestivalMarathon.com.
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Kentucky Derby Festival NPC Derby Championships. Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 S. Fourth St. Saturday. Pre-judging 10 a.m.; finals 6 p.m. Pre-judging tickets are $25; finals $30; general admission, $35; reserved seating, $40 VIP. Tickets, 502-387-3808 or KentuckyMuscle.com.
Children's Tea with the Kentucky Derby Festival Princesses. Crowne Plaza, 830 Phillips Lane, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Children ages 4 and older meet the Kentucky Derby Festival Queen and Princesses. Reservations required. Tickets are $35. Purchase tickets online: FilliesChildrensTea2022.Eventbrite.com.
Kentucky Derby Festival Ken-Ducky Derby. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, 2 p.m. Saturday. See the launch of 46,000 ducks into the Ohio River for a chance to race and compete for prizes. Proceeds benefit Harbor House of Louisville. Admission is free with a 2022 Pegasus Pin. To adopt a duck visit: gotducks.org. For more information: kdf.org.
Kentucky Derby Festival GospelFest. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, 7-9 p.m. Saturday. Gospel Choir Showcase. Admission is free with a 2022 Pegasus Pin.
Mayor's Derby Brunch on the River. Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Road, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday. A festive brunch featuring a traditional Kentucky breakfast, music, live auction and tours of the property including the Moremen Family Chapel. Tickets are $100 per person. For more information and tickets, 502-935-6809; Riverside-Landing.org.
Kentucky Derby Festival Sunday Funday Drag Show Brunch. Chow Wagon Music Stage, Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, 1-3 p.m. Sunday. The Drag Show features some of Louisville’s finest entertainers. Food and drink available for purchase. Coordinated by Louisville Pride Foundation. Admission is free with a 2022 Pegasus Pin; $150 for the VIP Experience that includes prime seating for a table of 6, $50 in food and drink tickets, and a special swag bag for each VIP guest. kdf.org.
Zoeller Pump Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Parade. West on Broadway from Campbell to 9th Street, 3 p.m. Sunday. This annual parade features colorful floats, marching bands, giant inflatables and equestrians. Free viewing along the streets; bleacher tickets $10; VIP seating $35. Tickets are available at kdf.org.
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Kentucky Derby Festival Louisville Youth Orchestra Concert. Iroquois Amphitheatre, 1080 Amphitheater Road, 4 p.m. Sunday. Pop concert featuring all ensembles of Louisville Youth Orchestra ensembles. Admission is free with a 2022 Pegasus Pin.
Kentucky Derby Festival Steamboat Race Trial. Fourth and River Road, 10 a.m. boarding; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. cruise Monday. Cruise on the Belle of Louisville as the boat makes a practice run in preparation for the Great Steamboat Race. The ticket includes lunch and live entertainment. Tickets are $45 (limited availability). kdf.org.
Kentucky Derby Festival Great Bed Races. Broadbent Arena, Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Parade of beds, 6 p.m.; racing 7 p.m. Monday. Teams of four build a bed on wheels, decorate it, and dress in a ridiculous costume, and race. Admission is free with a 2022 Pegasus Pin. Parking is $10.
Kentucky Derby Festival Knights of Columbus Charity Dinner. Galt House, Archibald Cochran Ballroom, 140 N. Fourth St. Monday. Social hour, 5:30 p.m.; opening ceremonies, 6:45 p.m.; dinner, 7 p.m. Coordinated by the Bishop Spalding Council of the Knights of Columbus. Dinner tickets are $50. Tickets: 502-893-2220.
Kentucky Derby Festival Happytail Hour. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Great Lawn, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday. A pet-friendly social event (leashes please). Coordinated by Metro Animal Services. Admission is free with a 2022 Pegasus Pin.
Kentucky Derby Festival Texas Hold’em Tournament. Belle of Cincinnati docked at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Tuesday. Boarding/check-in at 4 p.m.; tournament at 6 p.m. $125 buy-in includes 10,000 in chips and commemorative pin. Add-ons available first hour of play $40 for 4,000 chips. $5,000 first-place prize. Payouts for 1st – 24th place. $15 for guests. Register by calling 502-584-3378 or online at kdf.org.
Kentucky Derby Festival Chow Wagon Kickball Showdown. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Great Lawn, 5:30-11 p.m. Tuesday. Coordinated by LXC Sports. LXCSports.com/league/25806/details.
Kentucky Proud Kentucky Derby Festival WineFest. Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E. Main St., 5-9 p.m. Tuesday. General admission tickets include wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, souvenir glass, and WineFest pin. VIP includes reserved entrance, the opportunity to barrel taste local wine, a goody bag, and access to private restrooms. Tickets: $50 general admission; $85 VIP; $15 non-drinking designated driver. kdf.org.
Liberty Financial Kentucky Derby Festival Great Steamboat Race. Fourth and River Road Wednesday. Boarding at 4:30-5:30 p.m.; departure, 5:45 p.m.; race, 6 p.m. Tickets for the Belle of Louisville $165 (limited availability); 502-584-3378 or kdf.org. Tickets for the Belle of Cincinnati $80 cruise only; $125 dinner and cruise; 800-261-8586 or BBRiverboats.com.
Kroger’s Fest-A-Ville Wednesday Concert. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, Great Lawn, 8 p.m. Wednesday. Admission is free with a 2022 Pegasus Pin.
Kentucky Derby Parties 2022
The Unofficial Oaks Day After Party. Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road, Friday. Door open at 8 p.m.; music starts at 9 p.m. Music by Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, Ben Sollee & Kentucky Native, Wombo, and Producing a Kind Generation. A portion of the proceeds to benefit Backside Learning Center. Tickets: $15 advance, $20 day of show. headlinerslouisville.com.
Kentucky Derby Festival Louisville Urban League Derby Gala. Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center, 3029 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Wednesday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Music by The Isley Brothers with Ronald Isley and Ernest Isley. Proceeds benefit the Louisville Urban League. Tickets: $350. 502-585-4622; LUL.org/events/derby-gala.
Cinco de Derby. Ice House, 226 E Washington St., 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Thursday. What happens when you cross Thursday night of Kentucky Derby Week with Cinco De Mayo? Cinco de Derby will feature one of the hottest DJs in the world DJ Vice. Based on the sponsors of this event its sounds like quite a party, Hornitos Tequila, Maker's Mark, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Happy Dad and Red Bull. $25 general admission. cincodederby2022.eventbrite.com.
Finish Line Gala. Mellwood Art Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave., 6 p.m. to midnight Thursday. This year's Finish Line Gala features Jeffery Osborne and special guest Louisville's own Regina Troupe. The party includes food and a cash bar, a cigar lounge, valet parking, swag bags, and dancing. Proceeds benefit Ukrainian Immigrants. $200 per person or $1800 table of 10. eventssmarter.com and Better Days West Records, 2600 W Broadway.
Celebrate with Steve Wilson and Special Guest Jack Harlow. 21c Museum Hotel, 700 W Main St., Friday. 21c Museum Hotel founder Steve Wilson and his special guest Grammy-nominated rapper and Louisville native Jack Harlow will host a party in the Atrium of the hotel while raising money to assist in the rebuilding of Mayfield, Kentucky through the Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund. $500. stevederbyeve.com.
American Lung Association's 28th annual Derby Eve Gala. Seelbach Hilton, 500 S. Fourth St., 8 p.m. to midnight, Friday. Cocktails, dinner, and dancing to live music by Burning Las Vegas. Proceeds benefit the American Lung Association. $400. one.bidpal.net/derbyeve2022.
Goodtimers Annual Derby Eve Experience. PNC Club (inside Cardinal Stadium) 2550 S. Floyd St., 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday. Features Kid Capri, two separate party areas, and live music. $60. goodtimersentertainment.com.
Hillybilly Outfield 20th Annual Derby Party. 12202 Old Shelbyville Road, 4 p.m. Friday and continuing through Saturday. Family-friendly weekend backyard party features games, food drinks, silent auction, live music, camping, and corn hole tournament. Kentucky Derby coverage and more. Proceeds benefit Twisted Pink. Advance, $55 online; $50 cash; day of party, $70 credit card, $65 cash; $30 for ages 11-20;$10 for ages 6-10; free for ages 5 and younger. hillbillyoutfield.org.
Rockin' Derby Eve. Paristown Arts & Entertainment District, 720 Brent St., 7:30 p.m. Friday; concert, 10 p.m. Tented garden party with food and beverages including gourmet passed bites, fresh-baked desserts, and multiple open bars leading up country music artist Jake Owen performing at Old Forester's Paristown Hall. Proceeds Benefit Norton Healthcare Foundation Derby Divas and Thoroughbred Charities. $850 per person. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold. derbyeve.com.
Silks Derby Eve Bash. Historic Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, 7:30 p.m. Friday. Dance the night away to renowned West Coast 12 piece band, "Your Generation in Concert." Enjoy a cigar bar, Derby selfie station, Graeter’s ice cream carts, “Silks Smash” and Woodford Reserve, "Woodford Spire." Proceeds to benefit Operation Open Arms. General admission tickets are $100 and include food and drink. VIP tent tickets are $200 per person and include general admission plus a private bar, food station and custom Silks Bash swag bag. Tickets; VIP, $200 per person; general admission $100. eventbrite.com.
Unbridled Eve Derby Eve Gala. Galt House Hotel, 140 N. Fourth St., 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday. Individual gala and dinner $1,250, Individual dance party $500 (10 p.m.-2 a.m.), Individual VIP gala and dinner (includes preferred seating with wine, champagne, and guest gift) $1,700. Tables for 10, $12,500. Sponsorship tables for 10 $18,500. unbridledeve.com.
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Festivals in Louisville April 2022
Cherokee Triangle Art Fair 50th Anniversary. Willow Park, 1420, Willow Ave. (Cherokee Parkway between Willow Ave. and Cherokee Road), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Artists and food vendor booths will be located on the streets surrounding Willow Park, and music in the Willow Park gazebo.
Street party to celebrate 50th Anniversary will be held from 6-8 p.m. With discounts on beer and brats, and live music. Free. cherokeetriangle.com
Wild Lights Lantern Festival. Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays through June 5. Enjoy one of the largest lantern festivals in the nation featuring thousands of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns aglow with more than 50,000 LED light bulbs that include a variety of animal lanterns, including mammals, birds, and insects, a 98-foot-long dragon, mythical Chinese creatures and a promenade walk-through. Guests may also enjoy interactive photos opportunities. Also, handcrafted goods are available for purchase, nightly cultural performances on the MetaZoo stage, and Asian-fusion cuisine by Service Systems Associates (SSA). Advance tickets for ages 3 and older are $20, $17 for zoo members; free for ages 2 and younger. Family Four Pack tickets are available for $55 for members and $65 for non-members in advance online only. $6 parking fee will be added to all online ticket purchases. For more information, louisvillezoo.org/wildlights.
Film in Louisville April 2022
Harry Potter Spring Film Series. Kentucky Science Center, 727 W. Main St., 7-9 p.m. Friday; 1 p.m. Sunday. An orphaned boy enrolls in a school of wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world. $10, $8 Kentucky Science Center members. kysciencecenter.org.
"Hit the Road." Speed Museum, 2035 South Third St., 6 p.m. Friday; 3 and 6 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. The features a road trip with a quick-witted eccentric, but endearing family facing a transition that will alter their future. Mask required. $12, $8 Speed members. speedmuseum.org.
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Sports in Louisville April 2022
Churchill Downs. 700 Central Ave., 6 p.m. Saturday; 12:45 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Saturday, opening night: Style Under the Stars. Features Derby-inspired fashion displays with Gunnar Deatherage, Rodes For Him & For Her and Kentucky Derby featured Milliners all while you listen to the sounds of Unusual Heat featuring Zach Longoria. Tickets: Saturday $21-$85; Tuesday and Wednesday, $16-$70. churchilldowns.com.
Dawn at the Downs. Monday, 6:30 p.m., Watch the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders conduct morning workouts while enjoying a delicious breakfast. Tickets start at $41.
University of Louisville vs Clemson. Ulmer Stadium, 2101 S Floyd St., 6 p.m. Friday; 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Men’s baseball. Tickets start at $10. gocards.com.
University of Louisville vs Virginia. Ulmer Stadium, 2101 S Floyd St., 6 p.m. Friday; 4 p.m. Saturday; noon Sunday. Women’s softball. Free. gocards.com.
Tastings/classes in Louisville April 2022
Next Level Cocktails with Beth Burrows of Jim Beam. Westport Whiskey & Wine, 1115 Herr Lane, 7 p.m. Thursday. Join James B. Beam’s American Whiskey Ambassador, Beth Burrows as she discusses the keys to perfecting your at-home cocktail game. $10. Make your reservations online or via the Westport Whiskey & Wine App.
Tours in Louisville April 2022
Locust Grove. 561 Blankenbaker Lane, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Ground tours are offered at 11 a.m. Thursday-Saturday. Self-guided tours of the Historic House will be offered at 30-minute intervals between noon-3 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. For more information: locustgrove.org.
Old Louisville Walking Tours. Leaves from the Old Louisville Visitor Center, Central Park, 1340 S. Fourth St., 11 a.m. Thursday-Saturday. These popular architectural and historical guided tours are operated by the Old Louisville Neighborhood. For more information go to oldlouisville.org/guided-tours.
Hikes, walks in Louisville April 2022
Wildflower Walks: Late Bloomers. Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, 2075 Clermont Road, Clermont, 1-3 p.m. Saturday. Learn about late-blooming wildflowers. Participants should bring masks in case social distancing is not possible throughout the hike. Reservations and payment are due April 29. $12, $10 Bernheim members. 502-955-8512; bernheim.org.
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Concerts in Louisville April 2022
Alex Miller, Scott T. Smith. Thursday, 8 p.m., Kentucky Derby Festival Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville, Waterfront Park. Free with a 2022 Pegasus Pin.
MojoThunder, Pennyroyal. Friday, 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $15. zanzabarlouisville.com.
FOXBAT Due South Album Release. With Sea Of Treachery, Low Country, Eastwood and Annapurna. Friday, 7 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 day of show. headlinerslouisville.com.
Sixteen Candles: The Ultimate 80’s Tribute. Friday, 9 p.m., Mercury Ballroom, 611 S 4th St. Tickets start at $16. mercuryballroom.com.
The Homies, Kyle Hume. Friday, 8 p.m., Kentucky Derby Festival Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville, Waterfront Park. Free with a 2022 Pegasus Pin.
Casting Crowns, We The Kingdom. Saturday, 7 p.m., KFC Yum! Center, One Arena Plaza. Tickets start at $22. ticketmaster.com.
Kentucky Derby Festival Gospel Fest. Features Jason Clayborn, Randy Weston, Nate Bean and more. Saturday, 7 p.m., Kentucky Derby Festival Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville, Waterfront Park. Free with a 2022 Pegasus Pin.
J.D. Shelburne. Saturday, 8 p.m., Kentucky Derby Festival Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville, Waterfront Park. Free with a 2022 Pegasus Pin.
Black Pistol Fire, Welles. Saturday, 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $20. zanzabarlouisville.com.
NRBQ, The Get Down. Saturday, 8 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. Tickets: $20 standing, $30 reserved seating. headlinerslouisville.com.
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An Evening With Lindsey Buckingham. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway. Tickets start at $40.95. kentuckyperformingarts.org.
Louisville Orchestra. “Reclaimed Treasures.” Teddy Abrams, conductor; Julia Noone, violin; Marquita Richardson, soprano; Kendra Beasley, mezzo-soprano; Ricky Lynn, Casae, tenor, Phillip Morgan, baritone and Louisville Chamber Choir. Saturday, 8 p.m., Whitney Hall, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Tickets start at $31.59. kentuckyperformingarts.org.
Walker Hayes: The Fancy Like Tour. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Louisville Palace, 625 S. Fourth St. Tickets start at $78. louisvillepalace.com.
Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, Casey Powell. Sunday, 7 p.m., Kentucky Derby Festival Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville, Waterfront Park. Free with a 2022 Pegasus Pin.
Kentucky Derby Festival Louisville Youth Orchestra Concert. Sunday, 4 p.m., Iroquois Amphitheatre, 1080 Amphitheater Road. Pop concert featuring all ensembles of Louisville Youth Orchestra ensembles. Admission is free with a 2022 Pegasus Pin.
Badflower: This is How the World Continues.... Sunday, 7 p.m., Mercury Ballroom, 611 S 4th St. Tickets start at $35. mercuryballroom.com.
Paul Cauthen, Leah Blevins. Sunday, 8 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. $35 general admission. headlinerslouisville.com.
Rob Base. Hip hop and freestyle artists. Tuesday, 8 p.m., Kentucky Derby Festival Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville, Waterfront Park. Free with a 2022 Pegasus Pin.
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The Happy Fits, Sarah and the Sundays. Tuesday, 8 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. Tickets: $16 advance, $18 day of show. headlinerslouisville.com.
Beartooth. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Old Forester’s Paristown Hall, 724 Brent St. Tickets start at $32. kentuckyperformingarts.org.
Tony & The Tan Lines, Jameron. Wednesday, 8 p.m., Kentucky Derby Festival Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville, Waterfront Park. Free with a 2022 Pegasus Pin.
Attack of the Tassels: XXXtended Version. Wednesday, 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $12 in advance, $15 the day of show. zanzabarlouisville.com
Theater shows in Louisville April 2022
“Ali Summit.” Part of Actors Theatre of Louisville Humana Festival of New Plays. In 1967, world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali met with a group of the top black athletes in the country, who questioned him about his conscientious objection to serving in the Vietnam War. This virtual project is a collaboration between playwright Idris Goodwin, director Robert Barry Fleming, and the extended reality storytellers and immersive artists of Crux Cooperative. Streaming now. Recommended for ages 13 and older. Pay-What-You-Can. This means you can select the price you’d like to pay. Please consider the number of people that may stream this project with you, and select a price that works best for you. $15-$100. For more information on tickets or how to watch, visit ActorsTheatre.org; 502-584-1205.
“Flipping the Script: Interactive Theatre to Resist Bullying.” Looking for Lilith Theatre Company presents this K-12 Forum Theatre program that allow audience members to work with the performers to explore solutions to the characters’ problems. Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m., Martin Experimental Theatre, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Tickets start at $40.95. kentuckyperformingarts.org.
“Even Puppets Have Problems.” The interactive drama for managing conflict addresses pre-bullying behavior between 2 puppet friends and examines safe ways to express anger. For grade K through 2. Saturday, 2 p.m.
“CHOICES.” Interactive play on cyberbullying and suicide. Recommended for grades 6 through 12. Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
“Mac's World.” An interactive play on resisting bullying and cyberbullying that centers on a 5th grade protagonist as they deal with bullying in both the online and in-person worlds. Recommended for ages 8 & up. Recommended for grade 3 through 5. Sunday, 2 p.m.
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“Saturday Night Fever.” Derby Dinner Playhouse presents this musical adaptation of the 70’s classic film that features some of the Bee Gee's greatest hits. Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 7:45 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30 and 7:45 p.m.; Wednesday, 1:30 and 7:45 p.m., at the playhouse, 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville. Ends May 22. $39-$49. 812-288-8281. derbydinner.com.
“School Girls; or the African Mean Girls Play.” Youth Performing Arts School presents the comedy about the queen bee at Ghana’s most exclusive boarding school and how she set her sights on the Miss Universe pageant. A new student unexpectedly changes the game. Thursday- Saturday, , 7 p.m., 1517 S. Second St. Ends May 1. Tickets are pay-what-you-can. Ypas.org.
“A Very Sordid Wedding.” It’s 2015, and seventeen years later, the sordid saga continues with all the same crazy characters, Brother Boy, who has added Loretta and Dolly to his repertoire; Ty has a new boyfriend and is coming home with him for the anniversary memorial service in honor of Peggy at Bubba’s Bar, and The Southside Baptist Church is planning an “Anti-Equality Rally” to protest the advancement of same-sex marriage. Presented by Pandora Productions. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; 5:30 p.m. Sunday, The Henry Clay, 604 S. 3rd. St. Ends May 22. Those attending must show a vaccination card or negative COVID test within 72 hours. Masks required. $22. pandoraprods.org.
More events this week in Louisville
Kentucky Science Center. 727 W. Main St., 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Do Science at Kentucky Science Center’s 50,000 square feet of fun on Main Street. Get hands-on with fun exhibits, see a movie or tinker in MakerPlace. Advanced tickets are strongly encouraged; visit kysciencecenter.org to purchase.
Speed Art Museum: Speed Online. Features art activities; view films from the Speed Cinema; coloring page; Make Your Own Story, inspired by the exhibition Loose Nuts: Burt Hurley’s West End Story. Participants become the author, illustrators and creators of their own book, and more. For more information, visit speedmueum.org.
Louisville Parks and Recreation Golf Courses: Golf courses are open from daylight to dark seven days a week. In the clubhouses, food service will be limited to take-out only. Bathrooms and touchpoints will be cleaned multiple times daily, and golf carts will be limited to a single rider per cart, with carts being thoroughly cleaned after each use. Golfers are encouraged to keep 6 feet away from each other during play, based on guidance from the Department of Health and Wellness.
Bobby Nichols Golf Course, 4301 E. Pages Lane. 9 holes. 502-937-9051
Charlie Vettiner Golf Course, 10207 Mary Dell Lane. 18 holes. 502-267-9958
Cherokee Golf Course, 2501 Alexander Road. 9 holes. 502-458-9450
Crescent Hill Golf Course, 3110 Brownsboro Road. 9 holes. 502-896-9193
Iroquois Golf Course, 1501 Rundill Road. 18 holes. 502-363-9520
Long Run Golf Course, 1605 Flat Rock Road. 18 holes. 502-245-9015
Seneca Golf Course, 2300 Pee Wee Reese Blvd. 18 holes. 502-458-9298
Shawnee Golf Course, 460 Northwestern Parkway. 18 holes. 502-776-9389
Sun Valley Golf Course, 6505 Bethany Lane. 18 holes. 502-937-9228
Quail Chase Golf Course, 7000 Cooper Chapel Road. 27 holes. 502-239-2110
Louisville Free Public Library is offering free digital services, including E-books, 160 popular magazines; At the Library series, a podcast featuring author talks, programs and events at the Louisville Free Public Library; Kanopy: a streaming video service that showcases more than 30,000 films, including award-winning documentaries, rare and hard-to-find titles, film festival favorites, indie and classic films, and world cinema; Lynda.com — an online learning resource offering more than 4,000 video courses covering everything from Microsoft Office to the Adobe Creative Suite, public speaking to business marketing, computer programming, IT management, photography, and more. For more information, visit lfpl.org.
Reach Features news clerk Gege Reed at greed@courier-journal.com.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: 60+ Louisville things to do this week: April 2022 events calendar
