AUGUST SUMMER IN THE CITY EVENTS
Aug. 1, 2009 to Aug. 2, 2009
Louisville Bats vs. Charlotte Knights
Louisville Bats
401 E. Main St. Louisville Slugger Field Louisville KY,40202
Located in Downtown Louisville's beautiful Waterfront Park area, Louisville Slugger Field is host to affordable and family-friendly minor league baseball action from April to September. The Bats are the Triple-A affiliate of the Major League Cincinnati Reds.
$6-10
6:15 p.m.
(502) 212-BATS
www.batsbaseball.com
 

Aug. 1-2, 2009
Blow Your Own Sundisk

Glassworks
815 W Market Street
Work one-on-one with Glassworks artist to create a unique blown glass ornament or sundisk!
Ages 7+
$40
10am-5pm
502-584-4510
www.louisvilleglassworks.com
 

Aug. 2, 2009
Sunday Night Band Practice

Bearnos by the Bridge
131 West Main Street
Enjoy local musicians as they use our stage as a garage! As raw and rugged as live music can be, come watch as your local favorites polish and shine their acts for shows in the week to come!
8:30p- midnight
502-584-7437
 

Aug. 3, 2009
Swing Street
Bearnos by the Bridge
131 West Main Street
Big Band Live Swing Music! Accompanied by a full orchestra and dance ensemble!
6:30 pm- 9:30pm
502-584-7437
 Aug. 3, 2009
SALSA DANCING WITH INSTRUCTION
Riverbend Winery
120 S. 10TH
580-5650
http://www.riverbendwine.com
 

Aug. 3, 2009
Mayan Market Mondays
Mayan Cafe
813 E. Market St. Louisville KY,40206
Every Monday from June through September, the Mayan will feature a different local farmer by offering specials that showcase their freshest produce & meats.
5-10 p.m.
(502) 566-0651
www.themayancafe.com
 

Aug. 3, 2009 to Aug. 4, 2009
Louisville Bats vs. Charlotte Knights
Louisville Bats
401 E. Main St. Louisville Slugger Field Louisville KY,40202
Located in Downtown Louisville's beautiful Waterfront Park area, Louisville Slugger Field is host to affordable and family-friendly minor league baseball action from April to September. The Bats are the Triple-A affiliate of the Major League Cincinnati Reds.
$6-10
7:05 p.m.
(502) 212-BATS
www.batsbaseball.com
 

Aug. 6, 2009
Waterfront Yoga
Brown-Forman Amphitheater
Come enjoy the beauty of the waterfront and the relaxation of yoga at the Brown-Foreman Amphitheater, next to Tumbleweed.  Classes will be held every Thursday at 7pm, weather permitting and are only $5 per person.  Beginners are welcome.  We look forward to seeing you. Namaste.
$5
7:00 p.m.
502.568.6334
 

Aug. 6, 2009 to Aug. 8, 2009
8th Annual Kentucky Art Car Weekend
Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft
715 W. Main Street, Louisville KY 40202
Art car artists from across the country will converge on the 700 Block of West Main Street, where their cars will be on display Friday afternoon and evening and Saturday morning. Friday evening car artists will be available to talk with visitors about their cars, and some will have original works of art available for sale. This will coincide with the first Friday gallery hop in downtown Louisville.
varies each day
(502) 589-0102
www.kentuckyartcarweekend.com/kyartcar2.html
 

Aug. 6, 2009
Thursday's Bourbon & Bluegrass
Blu Italian Mediterranean Grille
280 W. Jefferson, Louisville KY 40202
Make the Bar at Blu your next stop on the Urban Bourbon Trail! Every Thursday you can enjoy any Jim Beam product at well price. Bluegrass band Hickory Vaught & Friends plays from 9 until midnight.
5-12 a.m.
(502) 671-4285
www.blugrille.com
 

Aug. 7, 2009
First Friday Gallery Hop
Transit Authority of River City
Downtown Louisville
It's an art show. It's a tourist attraction. It's a street party. It's a celebration of downtown Louisville that is bringing new visitors and new life to the Main and Market corridor. The First Friday Trolley Hop takes place on the first Friday of each month from 5-11 p.m., rain or shine. Most of the galleries close around 9 p.m. but the restaurants, clubs, and shops stay open later. The trolleys run until 11 p.m. FREE parking is available at Slugger Field, Main Street at Jackson, and the 4th St. Live Garage after 6 p.m. Free parking is also available on the street after 6:00 p.m.
Free
5 - 11 p.m.
www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com
 

Aug. 7, 2009
Emerging Artists Opening
Glassworks VONFIRE Gallery
815 W Market Street
Glassworks’ VONFIRE Gallery opens an exhibition of over a dozen emerging artists from across the nation.
Opening: 6-9pm
Daily: 10am-5pm
Every day until Sept 30 open
502-584-4510
www.louisvilleglassworks.com


Aug. 7, 2009
Glassworks Rooftop Concert
Glassworks
815 W Market Street
Various musical performances on the rooftop of Glassworks
7pm-12am
502-584-4510
www.louisvilleglassworks.com
 
Aug. 7-8, 2009
LIVE MUSIC
Bearnos by the Bridge
Live music from local and regional favorites every Friday and Saturday night! Along with great Summer in the City Drink Specials! From Bluegrass to Rock and Roll, we have it all!
9:30pm- 1:30am
502-584-7437


Aug. 8-9, 2009
Blow Your Own Sundisk
Glassworks
815 W Market Street
Work one-on-one with Glassworks artist to create a unique blown glass ornament or sundisk!
Ages 7+
$40
10am-5pm
502-584-4510

www.louisvilleglassworks.com


Aug. 9, 2009
Sunday Night Band Practice
Bearnos by the Bridge
131 West Main Street
Enjoy local musicians as they use our stage as a garage! As raw and rugged as live music can be, come watch as your local favorites polish and shine their acts for shows in the week to come!
8:30p- midnight
502-584-7437


Aug. 10, 2009
SALSA DANCING WITH INSTRUCTION
Riverbend Winery
120 S. 10TH
580-5650
http://www.riverbendwine.com


Aug. 10, 2009
Mayan Market Mondays
Mayan Cafe
813 E. Market St. Louisville KY,40206
Every Monday from June through September, the Mayan will feature a different local farmer by offering specials that showcase their freshest produce & meats.
5-10 p.m.
(502) 566-0651
www.themayancafe.com
 

Aug. 13, 2009
Waterfront Yoga
Brown-Forman Amphitheater
Come enjoy the beauty of the waterfront and the relaxation of yoga at the Brown-Foreman Amphitheater, next to Tumbleweed.  Classes will be held every Thursday at 7pm, weather permitting and are only $5 per person.  Beginners are welcome.  We look forward to seeing you. Namaste.
$5
7:00 p.m.
502.568.6334
 

  Aug. 14, 2009
Louisville Bats vs. Toledo Mud Hens
Louisville Bats
401 E. Main St. Louisville Slugger Field Louisville KY,40202
Located in Downtown Louisville's beautiful Waterfront Park area, Louisville Slugger Field is host to affordable and family-friendly minor league baseball action from April to September. The Bats are the Triple-A affiliate of the Major League Cincinnati Reds.
$6-10
7:05 p.m.
(502) 212-BATS
www.batsbaseball.com

Aug. 14, 2009
Hot Country Nights - Darryl Worley in Concert
Fourth Street Live!
Downtown Louisville gets a little hotter this summer with the return of Hot Country Nights, the free summer concert series at Fourth Street Live! Hot Country Nights sizzles on stage in 2009 with Darryl Worley on August 14. Concert-goers must be 21 years of age or older, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
8 p.m.
271-5443
www.4thstlive.com
 

Aug. 14-15, 2009
LIVE MUSIC
Bearnos by the Bridge
Live music from local and regional favorites every Friday and Saturday night! Along with great Summer in the City Drink Specials! From Bluegrass to Rock and Roll, we have it all!
9:30pm- 1:30am
502-584-7437


Aug. 15, 2009 to Aug. 16, 2009
Louisville Bats vs. Toledo Mud Hens
401 E. Main St. Louisville Slugger Field Louisville KY,40202
Located in Downtown Louisville's beautiful Waterfront Park area, Louisville Slugger Field is host to affordable and family-friendly minor league baseball action from April to September. The Bats are the Triple-A affiliate of the Major League Cincinnati Reds.
$6-10
6:15 p.m.
(502) 212-BATS
www.batsbaseball.com


Aug. 15-16, 2009
Blow Your Own Sundisk
Glassworks
815 W Market Street
Work one-on-one with Glassworks artist to create a unique blown glass ornament or sundisk!
Ages 7+
$40
10am-5pm
502-584-4510
www.louisvilleglassworks.com
 
Aug. 15, 2009
Wharf Party
Belle of Louisville/Spirit of Jefferson
4th Street on the River
Every third Saturday night from June to August, come party on the River with live bands, a cash bar, food and lots of family-friendly fun.
Free
7 p.m. – midnight
574-2992
www.belleoflouisville.org

Aug. 15, 2009
Belle Dance Concert Cruises OLIVIA HENKEN PERFORMING
Belle of Louisville
4th Street on the River
A hometown girl, born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, this up and coming singer is 'Big Star Bound'! With numerous credits from musicals to national appearances, Olivia definitely has the talent to succeed. Her high energy and charisma shine throughout her performances.
$20/person
8-11pm
(502) 574-2992
www.belleoflouisville.org


Aug. 16, 2009
Sunday Night Band Practice
Bearnos by the Bridge
131 West Main Street
Enjoy local musicians as they use our stage as a garage! As raw and rugged as live music can be, come watch as your local favorites polish and shine their acts for shows in the week to come!
8:30p- midnight
502-584-7437
 


   
Aug. 17, 2009
SALSA DANCING WITH INSTRUCTION
Riverbend Winery
120 S. 10TH
580-5650
http://www.riverbendwine.com


Aug. 17, 2009
Mayan Market Mondays
Mayan Cafe
813 E. Market St. Louisville KY,40206
Every Monday from June through September, the Mayan will feature a different local farmer by offering specials that showcase their freshest produce & meats.
5-10 p.m.
(502) 566-0651
www.themayancafe.com


Aug. 17, 2009 to Aug. 19, 2009
Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians
401 E. Main St. Louisville Slugger Field Louisville KY,40202
Located in Downtown Louisville's beautiful Waterfront Park area, Louisville Slugger Field is host to affordable and family-friendly minor league baseball action from April to September. The Bats are the Triple-A affiliate of the Major League Cincinnati Reds.
$6-10
7:05 p.m.
(502) 212-BATS
www.batsbaseball.com


Aug. 19, 2009
LEGENDS LUNCH 
Jefferson Square
6th and Jefferson Streets, Downtown Louisville
Louisville's only classic country radio station, Country Legends 103.9 and J. Gumbo's restaurant are offering a monthly "economic stimulus" package of their own.
The pair will be broadcasting live from Jefferson Square Park (6th & Jefferson in downtown Louisville) every third Wednesday of the month through August from 11am-1pm and offering a Cajun lunch for only $1.03!
Sponsored by: HUMANA and The Roof Doctor
11 AM -1 PM
brian.eichenberger@coxradio.com


Aug. 20, 2009
Waterfront Yoga
Brown-Forman Amphitheater
Come enjoy the beauty of the waterfront and the relaxation of yoga at the Brown-Foreman Amphitheater, next to Tumbleweed.  Classes will be held every Thursday at 7pm, weather permitting and are only $5 per person.  Beginners are welcome.  We look forward to seeing you. Namaste.
$5
7:00 p.m.
502.568.6334


Thursday, August 20, 2009, 7:30 pm-12 am
Blue October
and Switchfoot rock out Fourth Street Live! with a FREE Party On The Plaza concert! They've performed on Leno, Conan O'Brien and opened for The Rolling Stones. Their music has been likened to both Peter Gabriel and U2. The wildly popular Blue October rocks the stage with their incredible music like "Calling You" and "Hate Me". Along with Switchfoot ("Meant to Live", "Dare You to Move"), this is one concert you do not want to miss! This FREE concert begins at 7:30 PM. Party On The Plaza is presented by Absolut Vodka. Concert-goers must be 21 years of age, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  

Aug. 21, 2009
American Girl Fashion Show Kick-Off
Children's Hospital Foundation
Borders- Fourth Street Live!
American Girl Fashion Show kick-off event at Borders, Fourth Street Live! Special guest appearance by Mary Casanova, author of 2009 Doll of the Year books "Chrissa" and "Chrissa Stands Strong." Also enjoy American Girl activities, door prizes and announcement of the Today's Girl award finalists. This is your first opportunity to purchase tickets for the October American Girl Fashion Shows.
Free
6 - 7:30 p.m.
(502) 629-8062
www.helpkosairchildrenshospital.com


Aug. 21, 2009
National City Tower Picnic on the Plaza
National City Tower Plaza
101 S. Fifth Street, 40202
Clear your lunch schedule and celebrate the season with National City Tower at our Picnic on the Plaza!  A band will provide live music, while Cravings ala Carte will offer picnic-style grilled lunches. A special menu for the event will be posted in the Tower and sent via e-mail. In case of inclement weather a new date will be set. For questions, please call the Building Management office at 589-4280.
502-589-4080
j.beswick@nationalcitytower.com


Aug. 21, 2009
25th Annual Bourbon Ball
The Henry Clay
604 South 3rd Street
This black-tie optional gala includes a silent auction, bourbon tastings, Kentucky crafts, dinner and dancing to live entertainment. This year's Bourbon Ball will be a homecoming celebration recognizing the many significant contributors who have ensured the success of the Museum over the last quarter century. All proceeds benefit the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft.
6:00pm- Midnight
502-589-0102
ellenmcknight@kentuckyarts.org


Aug. 21-22, 2009
LIVE MUSIC
Bearnos by the Bridge
Live music from local and regional favorites every Friday and Saturday night! Along with great Summer in the City Drink Specials! From Bluegrass to Rock and Roll, we have it all!
9:30pm- 1:30am
502-584-7437


Aug. 22-23, 2009
Blow Your Own Sundisk
Glassworks
815 W Market Street
Work one-on-one with Glassworks artist to create a unique blown glass ornament or sundisk!
Ages 7+
$40
10am-5pm
502-584-4510
www.louisvilleglassworks.com


Aug. 23, 2009
Sunday Night Band Practice
Bearnos by the Bridge
131 West Main Street
Enjoy local musicians as they use our stage as a garage! As raw and rugged as live music can be, come watch as your local favorites polish and shine their acts for shows in the week to come!
8:30p- midnight
502-584-7437
 


Aug. 24, 2009
SALSA DANCING WITH INSTRUCTION
Riverbend Winery
120 S. 10TH
580-5650
http://www.riverbendwine.com

Aug. 24, 2009
Mayan Market Mondays
Mayan Cafe
813 E. Market St. Louisville KY,40206
Every Monday from June through September, the Mayan will feature a different local farmer by offering specials that showcase their freshest produce & meats.
5-10 p.m.
(502) 566-0651
www.themayancafe.com


Aug. 25, 2009 to Sep. 19, 2009
Lookingglass Alice
Actors Theatre of Louisville
316 W Main Street
Adapted from the stories of Lewis Carroll, written and directed by David Caitlin
Flip, float and fall through the looking glass as you follow Alice into Wonderland on her journey to become a queen in this brilliant re-imagining of Lewis Carroll's enduring adventure. Created and performed by Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre, this thrilling, topsy-turvy quest defies gravity and logic through playful acrobatics, whimsical wit and a timeless story for the entire family.
502-584-1205
www.actorstheatre.org


Aug. 26, 2009
WFPK Waterfront Wednesdays
Waterfront Park
Louisville's most popular after work concert series. For the seventh year, the Waterfront Development Corporation and the Louisville Public Media are working together to offer free concerts on the Harbor Lawn featuring national and local artists. There is a cash bar and great upscale festival food. Boat docking is on a first come first served basis. Outside alcohol and glass are not permitted. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged.
Free
Gates open at 5 p.m.
574-3768
www.louisvillewaterfront.com

 
Aug. 27, 2009
Waterfront Yoga
Brown-Forman Amphitheater
Come enjoy the beauty of the waterfront and the relaxation of yoga at the Brown-Foreman Amphitheater, next to Tumbleweed.  Classes will be held every Thursday at 7pm, weather permitting and are only $5 per person.  Beginners are welcome.  We look forward to seeing you. Namaste.
$5
7:00 p.m.
502.568.6334


Aug. 27, 2009 to Aug. 28, 2009
Louisville Bats vs. Columbus Clippers
401 E. Main St. Louisville Slugger Field Louisville KY,40202
Located in Downtown Louisville's beautiful Waterfront Park area, Louisville Slugger Field is host to affordable and family-friendly minor league baseball action from April to September. The Bats are the Triple-A affiliate of the Major League Cincinnati Reds.
$6-10
7:05 p.m.
(502) 212-BATS
www.batsbaseball.com


Aug. 28, 2009
Party On The Plaza FREE Concerts: Sister Hazel
Party On The Plaza encompasses music ranging from alternative rock greats Better Than Ezra and Sister Hazel, to pop and classic rock, like the Australian rock band Jet.  You are sure to rock out to your favorite music from the past and present with Party On The Plaza!  All concerts start at 8:00 p.m.  Must be 21+, unless accompanied by an adult.
Free
8:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m.
Fourth Street Live!
502.584.7170
www.4thstlive.com


Aug. 28-29, 2009
LIVE MUSIC
Bearnos by the Bridge
Live music from local and regional favorites every Friday and Saturday night! Along with great Summer in the City Drink Specials! From Bluegrass to Rock and Roll, we have it all!
9:30pm- 1:30am
502-584-7437


 Aug. 29, 2009 to Aug. 30, 2009
Louisville Bats vs. Columbus Clippers
401 E. Main St. Louisville Slugger Field Louisville KY,40202
Located in Downtown Louisville's beautiful Waterfront Park area, Louisville Slugger Field is host to affordable and family-friendly minor league baseball action from April to September. The Bats are the Triple-A affiliate of the Major League Cincinnati Reds.
$6-10
6:15 p.m.
(502) 212-BATS
www.batsbaseball.com


Aug. 29-30, 2009
Blow Your Own Sundisk
Glassworks
815 W Market Street
Work one-on-one with Glassworks artist to create a unique blown glass ornament or sundisk!
Ages 7+
$40
10am-5pm
502-584-4510
www.louisvilleglassworks.com


Aug. 30, 2009
Ironman Finish Line
Fourth Street Live!
Welcome the amazing athletes of the Ford Ironman Louisville as they complete their grueling experience - a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and then a 26.2 mile run. These athletes would love to have your support as they cross the finish line of one of the world's most difficult athletic challenges!
2pm-8pm
502-584-7170

www.4thstlive.com

Aug. 30, 2009
Sunday Night Band Practice
Bearnos by the Bridge
131 West Main Street
Enjoy local musicians as they use our stage as a garage! As raw and rugged as live music can be, come watch as your local favorites polish and shine their acts for shows in the week to come!
8:30pm- midnight
502-584-7437

Aug. 31, 2009
SALSA DANCING WITH INSTRUCTION
Riverbend Winery
120 S. 10TH
580-5650
http://www.riverbendwine.com


  Aug. 31, 2009
Mayan Market Mondays
Mayan Cafe
813 E. Market St. Louisville KY,40206
Every Monday from June through September, the Mayan will feature a different local farmer by offering specials that showcase their freshest produce & meats.
5-10 p.m.
(502) 566-0651
www.themayancafe.com