Clubs, Associations Events in Louisville, Kentucky

Roger Daltry rocks Horseshoe Southern Indiana

Roger Daltry rocks Horseshoe Southern Indiana Rock legend Roger Daltry will stop at Horseshoe Casino Hotel Southern Indiana Oct. 31 as part of his 2009 Use It or Lose It tour. This concert will be a rare opportunity to hear that iconic voice in person. Read More >>

Charlie Daniels Band performs at French Lick Oct. 30

Charlie Daniels Band performs at French Lick Oct. 30 Grammy-winning music legend Charlie Daniels Band and his band will bring their eclectic sound to French Lick Resort in Southern Indiana Oct. 30. Tickets start at $25. Read More >>

Tyler Perry brings his latest play to the Louisville Palace

Tyler Perry brings his latest play to the Louisville Palace Funny man Tyler Perry will present his newest play, "Laugh to Keep from Crying," at the Louisville Palace for two performances on Nov. 15. The shows are at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Read More >>

Stage One's 'Busytown' hustles into Kentucky Center

Stage One's 'Busytown' hustles into Kentucky Center Join Huckle Cat as he tours his amazing neighborhood when "Busytown" from Oct. 6 through Nov. 13. The characters created by Richard Scarry have come to life in this musical stage adaptation by Kevin Kling. Read More >>

Louisville Zoo Halloween bash: It's time to party!

Louisville Zoo Halloween bash: It's time to party! The Louisville Zoo is ready to party — and your little critters are invited. It's the 26th annual edition of "The World's Largest Halloween Party," and it runs from 5-8:30 nightly Oct. 9-11, 15-18, 22-25 and 28-30. Read More >>

Fright Fest at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom: thrills, chills

Fright Fest at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom: thrills, chills Halloween's too much fun for just one night. Fortunately, you can celebrate for a whole month with Six Flags Fright Fest Presented by Snickers. The yearly monster bash runs Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 3 through Nov. 1. Read More >>

Lewis and Clark Festival celebrates early 19th century pioneers

Lewis and Clark Festival celebrates early 19th century pioneers Re-enactors at the Falls of the Ohio State Park will demonstrate the rugged life of pioneers at the dawn of the 1800s as part of the Lewis and Clark Festival, Oct. 17 and 18. Read More >>

Dracula: bloody good fun at Actors Theatre

Dracula: bloody good fun at Actors Theatre "Dracula" returns to Actors Theatre of Louisville for a 14th season through Oct. 31. Read More >>

Larry the Cable Guy performs twice at Horseshoe Southern Indiana

Larry the Cable Guy performs twice at Horseshoe Southern Indiana Side-splitting comic Larry the Cable Guy will perform two back-to-back performances at Horseshoe Casino Hotel Southern Indiana Oct. 10. Read More >>

Back to School Laser Daze: shows every Friday night in September

Back to School Laser Daze: shows every Friday night in September Back to School Laser Daze at the Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium cures the back-to-school blues with laser-light shows featuring such bands as U2, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Metallica and Led Zeppelin. The shows are every Friday night in September. Read More >>

Archaeology Days delivers hands-on fun

Archaeology Days delivers hands-on fun Archaeology Days at the Falls of the Ohio State Park promises a full day of fun on Sept. 5, including participation in a mock archaelogical dig and throwing prehistoric darts. Read More >>

WorldFest 2009 brings international flair to Louisville

WorldFest 2009 brings international flair to Louisville Got an appetite for something spicy and Jamaican? In the mood for Celtic drums and bagpipe music? Want to share the joy with some new Americans as they celebrate their initiation as citizens? You can find all that and more Sept. 4-6 at Louisville's WorldFest 2009. The free festival will be held on the city's waterfront Belvedere at Fifth and Main streets. Read More >>

2009 Kentucky State Fair brings thrills, concerts, animals and more

2009 Kentucky State Fair brings thrills, concerts, animals and more Rides, contests, prizes, professional concerts, talented amateur performers, farm animals, food — even performing pigs! No wonder that more than 600,000 fair-goers are expected to descend on the Kentucky State Fair while it's open from Aug. 20–30. Read More >>

Howard Steamboat Museum showcases WW II landing ship

Howard Steamboat Museum showcases WW II landing ship Jeffersonville, Ind., played an important role in World War II with its steady production of naval craft such as the Landing Ship, Tank — a vessel tough enough to take the demands of wartime duty and big enough to carry troops, cargo, and even Sherman tanks. Now anyone with memories of or an interest in the ships can view a special exhibit on the LSTs through Sept. 6 at the Howard Steamboat Museum across the river from Louisville in Jeffersonville. Read More >>

Donnie Baker and the Pork Pistols split sides at French Lick

Donnie Baker and the Pork Pistols split sides at French Lick Best known for his comic call-ins on the nationally syndicated radio show, "The Bob & Tom Show," Donnie Baker's bringing his comedy routine the Pork Pistols band to French Lick Resort on Sept. 4. Read More >>

Kenny G brings his smooth jazz sound to French Lick Aug. 22

Kenny G brings his smooth jazz sound to French Lick Aug. 22 Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G will bring his smooth-jazz sound to French Lick Resort Aug. 22. Tickets start at $29. Read More >>

Bark in the Park promises a dog-gone good time

Bark in the Park promises a dog-gone good time Enjoy a dog-gone good time at the Animal Care Society's sixth annual Bark in the Park on Sept. 19. Spend a day of music, dancing, performing pups, a talent show, food and more fun. Read More >>

MTL's 'Hairspray' runs through Aug. 9

MTL's 'Hairspray' runs through Aug. 9 The musical "Hairspray," based on John Waters' 1988 satire, will play at Music Theatre Louisville's new home at the Kentucky Center for the Arts' Bomhard Theatre. Performances run from July 31–Aug. 9. Read More >>

Allied Orders of the GAR convention comes to Louisville

Allied Orders of the GAR convention comes to Louisville The Allied Orders of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) is holding its national convention at the Crowne Plaza in Louisville from Aug. 13–16. Read More >>

Family Fun Fair at Falls of the Ohio on Aug. 1

Family Fun Fair at Falls of the Ohio on Aug. 1 Family Fun Fair at the Falls of the Ohio State Park on Aug. 1 will provide a sampling of each of its annual events. The park is located on the Indiana bank of the Ohio River, just minutes from downtown Louisville. Read More >>

Killers come to Horseshoe S. Ind. Aug. 8

Killers come to Horseshoe S. Ind. Aug. 8 Las Vegas alternative-rock band The Killers will stop at Horseshoe Casino Hotel Southern Indiana on Aug. 8 as part of their current tour. Ra Ra Riot will open for The Killers. Read More >>

Steve Miller Band rides into Horseshoe S. Ind. Aug. 7

Steve Miller Band rides into Horseshoe S. Ind. Aug. 7 The Steve Miller Band will bring its bluesy-rock show to Horseshoe Casino Hotel Southern Indiana. Aug. 7. Read More >>

Madeline to headline Louisville Zoo party

Madeline to headline Louisville Zoo party Storybook redhead Madeline will visit the Louisville Zoo this month to help celebrate its 40th anniversary. The brave and outgoing French girl will be part of the Family Twilight Beach Party from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 17, and zoo admission will be reduced to $5 at 5 p.m. Read More >>

Alice Cooper rocks Horseshoe S. Ind. July 31

Alice Cooper rocks Horseshoe S. Ind. July 31 Shock rocker Alice Cooper's fans will get a sneak preview of his new Theater of Death tour when Cooper stops at Horseshoe Casino Hotel Southern Indiana July 31. Read More >>

Dierks Bentley comes to Hoseshoe Aug. 2

Dierks Bentley comes to Hoseshoe Aug. 2 Rising country-music star Dierks Bentley will perform at Horseshoe Casino Hotel Southern Indiana Aug. 2. Read More >>

MTL will be 'Singin' in the Rain' through July 19

MTL will be 'Singin' in the Rain' through July 19 Music Theatre Louisville performs the hilarious stage version of the 1952 movie musical comedy masterpiece "Singin' in the Rain." Performances run from July 10–19. Read More >>

Clean up Silver Creek in Clarksville, Ind., July 25

Clean up Silver Creek in Clarksville, Ind., July 25 Join other volunteers in cleaning up Silver Creek and Lapping Memorial Park in Clarksville, Ind., on July 25. Read More >>

Willie Nelson coming to Horseshoe June 6

Willie Nelson coming to Horseshoe June 6 Willie Nelson will perform at Horseshoe Southern Indiana on June 6. Read More >>

Falls of the Ohio State Park camps indulge passion for science

Falls of the Ohio State Park camps indulge passion for science Whether you have a junior naturalist, archeologist or paleontologist, the Falls of the Ohio State Park has just the right day camp to excite a future scientist. Read More >>

Exhibit traces creation of 'Ed Hamilton's Lincoln'

Exhibit traces creation of 'Ed Hamilton's Lincoln' A free exhibition tracing the step-by-step creation of the Lincoln Memorial at Waterfront Park runs through Sept. 6 at the J.B. Speed Art Museum. Read More >>

Lincoln's Kentucky roots explored at Speed

Lincoln's Kentucky roots explored at Speed "Beyond the Log Cabin: Kentucky’s Abraham Lincoln" explores Abraham Lincoln's Kentucky roots. The free exhibit runs at the Speed Art Museum through Sept. 6. Read More >>

Louisville Zoo seeks dedicated docents

Louisville Zoo seeks dedicated docents If you know a lot about things with wings or beasts that prowl and growl, the Louisville Zoo wants you. The zoo, at 1100 Trevilian Way, is enlisting new recruits for its army of docents and plans orientation sessions July 9 and 11. Read More >>

Lyle Lovett plays French Lick Resort on July 18

Lyle Lovett plays French Lick Resort on July 18 Lyle Lovett and his Large Band take their alt-country sound to the Windsor Ballroom at French Lick Resort on July 18. Read More >>

Hank Williams Jr. comes to Horseshoe July 3

Hank Williams Jr. comes to Horseshoe July 3 Award-winning country superstar Hank Williams Jr. brings his gritty country-Southern rock sound to the Horseshoe Casino Hotel Southern Indiana on July 3. Read More >>

Singer John Legend to visit Horseshoe July 24

Singer John Legend to visit Horseshoe July 24 Six-time Grammy Award winner John Legend will perform his soulful tunes at the Horseshoe Casino Hotel Southern Indiana on July 24. Read More >>

Neo-soul pioneer Maxwell to hit Louisville Palace July 13

Neo-soul pioneer Maxwell to hit Louisville Palace July 13 Maxwell, a pioneer in developing the neo-soul style of rhythm-and-blues music, will perform at the Louisville Palace July 13. Read More >>

Goo Goo Dolls hits Horseshoe Casino July 10

Goo Goo Dolls hits Horseshoe Casino July 10 The Goo Goo Dolls come to the Horseshoe Casino Hotel Southern Indiana on July 10. Tickets are priced at $35 and $45. Read More >>

Charlestown State Park sponsors amateur photo contest

Charlestown State Park sponsors amateur photo contest A photo taken within Charlestown State Park could be your chance to win an amateur photo contest -- and an annual pass for all Indiana State Parks. Read More >>

Shakespeare in Central Park brings on the Bard

Shakespeare in Central Park brings on the Bard See the Bard as in the days of the Globe Theatre: outside! Shakespeare in Central Park presents Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet as part of its 2009 summer season. Read More >>

Bonnie Raitt joins Taj Mahal in Louisville Aug. 19

Bonnie Raitt joins Taj Mahal in Louisville Aug. 19 Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal combine great blues and good causes in their "BonTaj Roulet" tour — including a stop at the ornate Louisville Palace on Aug. 19. Read More >>

Planet Earth Camp set for July, August

Planet Earth Camp set for July, August Kids ages 9 to 11 will have two chances for the week-long Planet Earth Camp this summer at the Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium. The two sessions are July 27–31 and Aug. 3–7. Read More >>

Cave Hill tour notes cemetery's forgotten children

Cave Hill tour notes cemetery's forgotten children Take a free tour of Cave Hill Cemetery June 19 and learn the little-known history of forgotten children buried at the cemetery — and about a project to raise two bronze statues to commemorate their story. Read More >>

Pride Festival to feature Indigo Girls, Tiffany

Pride Festival to feature Indigo Girls, Tiffany Kentuckiana Pride Festival, an annual family-friendly event celebrating diversity and the contributions of the GLBT community, will include the Grammy Award-winning group Indigo Girls and actress and singer Tiffany. The festival is June 19 and 20. Read More >>

Heart coming to Horseshoe Southern Indiana June 12

Heart coming to Horseshoe Southern Indiana June 12 Heart, the rock band led by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, will bring their pulsing performance to Horseshoe Casino Hotel Southern Indiana June 12. Read More >>

Fontaine Ferry Park lives again in Frazier exhibit

Fontaine Ferry Park lives again in Frazier exhibit Remember Louisville's Fontaine Ferry Park at the exhibit, "Fontaine Ferry: From Your Memory to Our Museum," at the Frazier International History Museum through Sept. 8. Read More >>

African art collection showcased at the Speed

African art collection showcased at the Speed The J.B. Speed Art Museum will highlight its collection of African art in a special exhibition through July. Read More >>

Speed Museum: free exhibition of American photography

Speed Museum: free exhibition of American photography The J.B. Speed Art Museum's "City/Country" exhibition displays hundreds of works by renowned American photographers June 7 through Sept. 13. Read More >>

Cave Hill Cemetery geological tour is June 20

Cave Hill Cemetery geological tour is June 20 There's more than graves and monuments in Cave Hill Cemetery. Some interesting sights date back millions of years. Read More >>

Cave Hill Cemetery shows 'dark side' with June 6 tour

Cave Hill Cemetery shows 'dark side' with June 6 tour Come live every adventurous child's dream and experience Cave Hill Cemetery at dusk on the Twilight Tour on June 6. See the "dark side" of Cave Hill and enjoy a ride on a hay wagon at the same time. Read More >>

Moody Blues visits the Palace Theatre Aug. 28

Moody Blues visits the Palace Theatre Aug. 28 The Moody Blues has been drawing crowds for four decades. The British band brings its eclectic music to The Louisville Palace on Aug. 28. Read More >>

Robin Williams' show rescheduled to Oct. 6

Robin Williams' show rescheduled to Oct. 6 Funny man Robin Williams will bring his zany antics to the Louisville Palace for a show rescheduled for Oct. 6. His show had originally been scheduled for March 20. Read More >>

Baby giraffe sticks his neck out, goes public

Baby giraffe sticks his neck out, goes public He may be over 6 feet tall and weigh 233 pounds, but Bakari is still a baby. Just the same, the young Masai giraffe is finally ready to come out and face the world! Read More >>

Louisville Zoo's new baby giraffe improving after wobbly start

Louisville Zoo's new baby giraffe improving after wobbly start A new baby giraffe at the Louisville Zoo is improving after an uncertain beginning, according to zoo officials. Born Feb. 17, little Bakari still faces challenges, but the zoo is hopeful for the new addition to its collection of Masai giraffes. Read More >>

The Wiggles: preschool pop group plays the Palace Aug. 30

The Wiggles: preschool pop group plays the Palace Aug. 30 Parents, get ready! The Wiggles will perform at the Louisville Palace Aug. 30, and their pint-sized fans won't be able to wait to catch them in person. Read More >>

Robin Thicke and Jennifer Hudson hit the Palace May 13

Robin Thicke and Jennifer Hudson hit the Palace May 13 Grammy Award winners Robin Thicke and Jennifer Hudson will beguile Louisville on May 13 when they appear at the Louisville Palace, one of the 26 stops on the young R&B stars' current U.S. tour. Read More >>

'Schoolhouse Rock Live!' comes to Bomhard Theatre May 15

'Schoolhouse Rock Live!' comes to Bomhard Theatre May 15 Relive those Saturday morning "commercials" that used a rock beat to teach kids that "Three Is a Magic Number" and to navigate "Conjunction Junction" in the nostalgia-driven musical "Schoolhouse Rock Live!" Read More >>

Great Steamboat Race hits the Ohio April 29

Great Steamboat Race hits the Ohio April 29 The Belle of Louisville will take on the Belle of Cincinnati for the Kentucky Derby Festival Great Steamboat Race on April 29. Read More >>

54th Pegasus Parade marches April 30

54th Pegasus Parade marches April 30 The Republic Bank Pegasus Parade April 30 will dazzle Louisville with lively music, floats, balloons, dancers and more. Read More >>

Take a historical tour of Cave Hill Cemetery June 28

Take a historical tour of Cave Hill Cemetery June 28 Louisville residents have always heard about all of the famous people buried in Cave Hill Cemetery. Why not meet them? Read More >>

Zoo run/walk May 9 promises fun, prizes

Zoo run/walk May 9 promises fun, prizes If you see a throng of sneaker-clad runners streaming through the Louisville Zoo May 9, don't be alarmed. They aren't fleeing a liberated lion or escaping an outraged orangutan. It's all part of the 16th annual Throo the Zoo 5K Run/Walk, presented by Norton Audubon Hospital, with proceeds benefiting the zoo. Read More >>

Walk for Fitness to saunter in May 2 in Clarksville

Walk for Fitness to saunter in May 2 in Clarksville Enjoy a leisurely walk with a lovely view of the Ohio River while traveling on the levee trail at the Falls of the Ohio State Park on May 2 — all part of the Walk for Fitness. Read More >>

Take a tour of historical Cave Hill Cemetery May 24

Take a tour of historical Cave Hill Cemetery May 24 Louisville residents have always heard about all of the famous people buried in Cave Hill Cemetery. Why not meet them? Read More >>

Cave Hill shows 'dark side' with Nov. 1 tour

Cave Hill shows 'dark side' with Nov. 1 tour Halloween doesn't have to end on Oct. 31! Experience Cave Hill Cemetery at dusk on the Twilight Tour on Nov. 1. See the "dark side" of Cave Hill and enjoy a ride on a hay wagon at the same time. Read More >>

Cave Hill Cemetery shows its 'dark side' in Sept. 5 tour

Cave Hill Cemetery shows its 'dark side' in Sept. 5 tour Come live every adventurous child's dream and experience Cave Hill Cemetery at dusk on the Twilight Tour on Sept. 5. See the "dark side" of Cave Hill and enjoy a ride on a hay wagon at the same time. Read More >>

Cave Hill Cemetery shows its 'dark side' in Oct. 3 tour

Cave Hill Cemetery shows its 'dark side' in Oct. 3 tour Come live every adventurous child's dream and experience Cave Hill Cemetery at dusk on the Twilight Tour on Oct. 3. See the "dark side" of Cave Hill and enjoy a ride on a hay wagon at the same time. Read More >>

Cave Hill Cemetery geological tour is Sept. 12

Cave Hill Cemetery geological tour is Sept. 12 There's more than graves and monuments in Cave Hill Cemetery. Some interesting sights date back millions of years. Read More >>

Great Balloon Glow to light up night sky April 24

Great Balloon Glow to light up night sky April 24 Unlike the Great Balloon Race, which is subject to postponement or cancellation, the Great Balloon Glow is a sure bet with hot-air balloon fans. Read More >>

Great Balloon Race scheduled for April 25

Great Balloon Race scheduled for April 25 For the young — and the young at heart — the color and majesty of the hot-air balloons in the Great Balloon Race makes the early-morning wake-up well worth it. Read More >>

Thunder Over Louisville kicks off Derby Festival April 18

Thunder Over Louisville kicks off Derby Festival April 18 Each year, Thunder Over Louisville, the official kick-off to the Kentucky Derby Festival's three weeks of festivities, draws more than a half-million people. It's easy to see why. Read More >>

Take a historical tour of Cave Hill Cemetery Sept. 27

Take a historical tour of Cave Hill Cemetery Sept. 27 Louisville residents have always heard about all of the famous people buried in Cave Hill Cemetery. Why not meet them? Read More >>

Take a tour of historical Cave Hill Cemetery Oct. 25

Take a tour of historical Cave Hill Cemetery Oct. 25 Louisville residents have always heard about all of the famous people buried in Cave Hill Cemetery. Why not meet them? Read More >>

EGGstravaganza at Louisville Zoo promises EGGcelent family fun

EGGstravaganza at Louisville Zoo promises EGGcelent family fun Eggs and egg-laying animals (including a certain bunny) will be the focus of the fun at the Louisville Zoo for its April 11-12 Easter EGGstravaganza. Read More >>

Take a historical tour of Cave Hill Cemetery May 3

Take a historical tour of Cave Hill Cemetery May 3 Louisville residents have always heard about all of the famous people buried in Cave Hill Cemetery. Why not meet them? Read More >>

Comic Joel McHale cracks up Louisville on June 19

Comic Joel McHale cracks up Louisville on June 19 It's actor and comedian Joel McHale's turn to be in "The Soup." He will be performing at the Louisville Palace Theatre June 19. Read More >>

Louisville Zoo plans Hare-raising birthday tea party

Louisville Zoo plans Hare-raising birthday tea party Don't be late ... for a very important date at the Louisville Zoo. In honor of the zoo's 40th birthday, it's planning a Wonderland Birthday Tea Party March 14-15, with games, music, crafts — and some Wonderful special guests. Read More >>

Death Cab for Cutie hits Louisville April 10

Death Cab for Cutie hits Louisville April 10 Grammy Award-nominated indie rock band Death Cab for Cutie will play the Louisville Palace Theatre April 10. Read More >>

Orangutan awareness: Louisville Zoo to focus on animal's plight

Orangutan awareness: Louisville Zoo to focus on animal's plight When a close relative is in danger, it's time to take action. That's the message of The Louisville Zoo's upcoming Orangutan Awareness weekend, April 4-5. Orangutans, considered one of the closet living relatives to humans,could be extinct in the wild in a decade, experts predict. The weekend event will let zoo-goers know what they can do to help. Read More >>

Louisville Zoo plans birthday bash for Scotty, the baby elephant

Louisville Zoo plans birthday bash for Scotty, the baby elephant The Louisville Zoo will celebrate baby elephant Scotty's second birthday on Saturday, March 21 -- and you're invited to the party. Read More >>

Six Flags Kentucky Kindom plans job fair

Six Flags Kentucky Kindom plans job fair Recession or not, Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom is looking for a few good people. Quite a few, in fact. The amusement park next to the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center will host a job fair Saturday, Feb. 28. Read More >>

Artist Robert Shetterly brings exhbit to JCTC campuses

Actors Theater Humana Festival tips off month of new plays

Actors Theater Humana Festival tips off month of new plays March Madness isn't just for basketball fans. If you love the theater, you have reason to be excited over the approach of Actors Theatre of Louisville's 33rd Humana Festival of New American Plays through April 11. Read More >>