OVO, an insect-inspired Cirque du Soleil show, comes to the KFC YUM Center
Cirque du Soleil brings “OVO,” a colorful invasion of an insect colony, to the KFC YUM Center in Louisville. Here’s what to expect.
Labor Day weekend is the last holiday of the summer and there are tons of fun activities and events for everyone to enjoy. Check out the Kentucky Flea Market Labor Day Spectacular, the Paristown Labor Day Weekend Show, WorldFest, a full-blown festival honoring the diverse population and different cultures, The Mayor’s Hike, Bike and Paddle and more.
Here’s a list of things to do in and around Louisville on the (last!) holiday weekend of the summer.
30.August
WHAT: Shop at the annual Labor Day Spectacular. Over 600 booths feature top-notch dealers selling antiques, jewelry, clothing and more.
WHEN: 30 and 31 August, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 1 September, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 2 September, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: West Wing and Pavilion at the Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane
COST: Admission is free. Parking is $12.
MORE INFORMATION: www.kyexpo.org
WHAT: One of the region’s most diverse, inclusive and equitable events, Louisville’s International Festival includes three stages featuring international, national, regional and local artists, a vendor village with nearly 150 internationally themed arts, crafts, merchandise and food booths, a global village, the Parade of Cultures, a children’s activity zone and a naturalization ceremony where more than 300 new Americans will be named Louisville’s new citizens.
WHERE: Belvedere, 141 N. 6th St.
WHEN: 30 August – 1 September, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; 2 September, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: louisvilleky.gov/government/city-events/worldfest.
WHAT: Sip a Basil Hayden cocktail, enjoy Kentucky-inspired fare from the Kitchen Table, and listen to the Turner Hutchens Band. Part of the Basil Hayden Summer Concert Series. Presented by James B. Beam Distilling Company.
WHERE: James B. Beam Distilling Company, 526 Happy Hollow Road, Clermont, Kentucky
WHEN: 30 August, 4:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
COST: Free
MORE INFORMATION: For persons 21 years of age and older. beamdistilling.com.
WHAT: Celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of fall with the Augustfest Street Festival. Enjoy beer from Pearl Street Taphouse in the beer garden, live music from the Echoes, German food, booths from local businesses and more.
WHERE: 407 Pearl St, Jeffersonville, Indiana
WHEN: 30 August, 5pm-11pm
COST: Free
MORE INFORMATION: Lawn chairs are welcome. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Jeffersonville Main Street. antzmarching.com/upcoming-events.
WHAT: An evening of live music and poetry performances where you can connect and exchange ideas with other artists and art lovers. Artists: Brince Etter, spoken word artist; Cicily B., singer; Yons D. Jackson, producer and DJ Coop Le Moderne.
WHERE: Main Lobby, The Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St.
WHEN: 30 August, 7 p.m.
COST: Free, no tickets required
MORE INFORMATION: Presented by Kentucky Performing Arts Reach Program and For the People. kentuckyperformingarts.org.
WHAT: Live music, games, cold beer, cocktails and food.
WHERE: Fourth Street Live, 411 S. Fourth St.
WHEN: 30 August, 7 p.m.
COST: Free
MORE INFORMATION: 4thstlive.com.
WHAT: Part of the Concerts at Warder Park. Presented by Jeffersonville Main Street and the Jeffersonville Parks Department.
WHERE: Sonny Brewster Bandstand, 109 E. Court Ave., Jeffersonville, Indiana
WHEN: 30 August, 7 p.m.
COST: Free.
MORE INFORMATION: Bring lawn chairs and blankets. jeffmainstreet.org.
WHAT: With the Ruen Brothers, Magda Sanchez, TVLO and Christella.
WHERE: Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St.
WHEN: 30 August, 19:30
COST: 15$
MORE INFORMATION: Ages 18 and over. zanzabarlouisville.com.
WHAT: TNAW: Origin and effect!
WHERE: Old Forester’s Paristown Hall, 724 Brent St.
WHEN: 30 and 31 August, 7.30 p.m.
COST: Tickets start at $39
MORE INFORMATION: ticketmaster.com.
WHAT: The rock band will play songs from their nine gold albums, three multi-platinum albums and more.
WHERE: Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road
WHEN: 30 August, 19:30
COST: Tickets start at $22
MORE INFORMATION: iroquoisamphitheater.com.
WHAT: Film: “Grease”. John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John star in this musical about the friendships, love stories and adventures of a group of high school students in the 1950s. Age rating: (PG).
WHEN: August 30. The venue opens at 8pm, the film starts at sunset
WHERE: Brown-Forman Amphitheater, Waterfront Park, 1301 River Road.
COST: Free
MORE INFORMATION: Ten20 Craft Brewery will have snacks and beer available for purchase. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Pets are welcome on a leash. ourwaterfront.org.
31.August
WHAT: Celebrate the memory of Jimmy Buffet and enjoy the end of the summer season spirit at the third annual Jimmy Buffett Tribute and Trop Rock Music Festival. Featuring a stellar lineup of the finest Jimmy Buffett tribute artists, including former members of the Coral Reefer Band and Trop Rock Royalty.
The cast includes:
- Saturday: Krystal King, EDBH (EatDrinkBeHappy), Floating Collective, Donny Brewer Band.
- Sunday: Bob Karwin, Kristie Kraus, John Frinzi, Doyle Grisham, John Frinzi, Peter Mayer Group, and at the end several former members of the Coral Reefer Band sing a tribute to Jimmy Buffett.
WHERE: Christy’s Garden, 731 Brent St.
WHEN: 31 August and 1 September, admission 12 noon, shows on both days from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
COST: In advance, the daily ticket costs $25 and the 2-day ticket costs $45. At the box office, the daily ticket costs $30 and the 2-day ticket costs $50.
MORE INFORMATION: Choose from a wide selection of food and drinks in the cafe and Village Market Food Hall. Presented by Derby City Parrotheads and Paristown. No outside food, drinks, coolers, large bags or weapons are permitted. paristown.com.
WHAT: Enjoy drinks from more than 20 distilleries, food trucks, specialty cocktails, live music and a VIP ticket option.
- Confirmed distilleries: Angel’s Envy, Bardstown Bourbon Co., Heaven Hill Distillery, Jack Daniel’s, Peerless Distilling, Green River, New Riff Distilling, Uncle Nearest, Buzzard’s Roost, Bushwood Spirits, Red Line Whiskey Co., Castle & Key Distillery, Blue Run Spirits, Stonestreet, Lux Row, Hartfield & Co., Augusta Distillery, Blackwood Distilling, Jim Beam, Basil Hayden, Knob Creek, Green River, Starlight and 10 Day Bourbon.
- Cast: Small Time Napoleon (4:00 p.m.), The Aesthetic (5:15 p.m.), Insatiable Digs (6:30 p.m.), Back 2 Mac (7:45 p.m.).
WHERE: : Norton Commons North Village Square, 11201 River Beauty Loop, Prospect.
WHEN: 31 August, 4pm-10pm
COST: $50, $200 VIP, and includes access to Watch Hill Proper, the Whiskey Garden, the Straight from the Barrel Experience, and air-conditioned rooms with restrooms.
MORE INFORMATION: To purchase a ticket you must be at least 21 years old. whpfestival.com.
WHAT: The heavy metal band will play songs from their latest release “Cometh the Storm” and more.
WHERE: Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. 4th St.
WHEN: 31 August, 8 p.m.
COST: Tickets start at $35
MORE INFORMATION: mercuryballroom.com.
WHAT: A night of 90s country music.
WHERE: Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road
WHEN: 31 August, 9 p.m.
COST: $15 in advance, $20 on the day of the show
MORE INFORMATION: For those aged 21 and over. headlinerslouisville.com.
WHAT: A modern queer dance party. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket sold will benefit local LGBTQIA charities.
WHERE: Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St.
WHEN: 31 August, 9 p.m.
COST: $17
MORE INFORMATION: Ages 18 and over. zanzabarlouisville.com.
WHAT: More than 200 vendors will sell antiques, collectibles, vinyl, books, vintage clothing, handmade and repurposed furniture and more. There will also be three pop-up bars with specialty cocktails and local craft beer, and food trucks with a variety of food.
WHEN: 31 August, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Festival Plaza, Waterfront Park, 231 Witherspoon St.
COST: Free
MORE INFORMATION: Pets are welcome on a leash. thefleurdeflea.com/index.php/special-events/fleur-de-flea-waterfront.
WHAT: Women’s soccer. Fireworks after the game.
WHERE: Lynn Family Stadium, 350 Adams St.
WHEN: 31 August, 19:30
COST: Tickets start at $19
MORE INFORMATION: racingloufc.com.
WHAT: With special guest Dogpark.
WHERE: Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road
WHEN: 31 August, 19:30
COST: Tickets start at $25
MORE INFORMATION: iroquoisamphitheater.com.
1 September
WHAT: Enjoy music from three DJs, a live band and complimentary food and drinks indoors, on the outdoor terrace and on the rooftop. White clothing is encouraged but not required.
WHERE: Ice House, 226 E. Washington St.
WHEN: Sept. 1, 5–10 p.m.
COST: Tickets start at $35
MORE INFORMATION: Stylish and form-fitting clothing required. Minimum age 21, valid ID required for entry. goodtimersentertainment.com.
WHAT: Women’s volleyball.
WHERE: KFC Yum! Center, One Arena Plaza
WHEN: Sept. 1, 4 p.m.
COST: Tickets start at $15
MORE INFORMATION: ticketmaster.com.
2 September
WHAT: Enjoy a variety of fitness activities from yoga and Zumba to Tai Chi, hiking, biking and paddling at Mayor’s Hike, Bike and Paddle.
- Walker: This year’s walk is a 4-mile walk with several marked turnaround points. From the Great Lawn, follow the Ohio River east to RiverPark Place and back. The longest route is across the Big Four Bridge into Indiana and back.
- Bikers: Cycle from the Great Lawn, through Nulu, out to Cherokee Park and back again, nearly 8.5 miles. To ensure a safe journey to Cherokee Park, roads will be closed and volunteers will accompany cyclists the entire route.
- Paddlers: There is an option to launch from Harbor Lawn or the University of Louisville boat launches and paddle downstream to meet the other paddlers. This year’s paddle will travel from Harbor Lawn downstream to the McAlpine Locks, through the locks and to the Shawnee Park Boat Ramp. All paddlers must wear a life jacket. Paddles without a vest will not be allowed through the McAlpine Locks.
WHERE: Large Lawn, Waterfront Park
WHEN: September 2, 8am There are free fitness activities such as yoga, tai chi and Zumba. The Hike, Bike & Paddle starts at 10am
COST: Free
MORE INFORMATION: louisvilleky.gov/government/city-events/mayors-hike-bike-paddle.
Reach Features Editor Gege Reed at [email protected].
