Here’s what you can do in the Louisville area this week:
The Safari EGGventure. Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, through April 17. Presented by Kinder Joy. The mobile scavenger hunt allows participants to search for hidden Zoo-themed eggs, answer trivia questions, and compete in challenges to earn points to win a free Louisville Zoo membership, Wild Lights tickets, plush animals, and Kinder Joy treats and toys. Winners will be contacted via the email associated with the game account. The Safari EGGventure is free with Louisville Zoo admission or membership.
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.
Louisville Taco Week. Participating restaurants will be offering specialty $2 tacos, with some restaurants offering up to three different taco options through Sunday. Specialty El Jimador margaritas will be offered at select locations. tacoweeklouisville.com.
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Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party. Join Mickey Mouse and his friends on an adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and stunts. Thursday and Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 6 p.m., KFC Yum! Center, One Arena Plaza. Tickets start at $20 (tickets are required for ages 2 and older). ticketmaster.com
Kentucky National Dairy Show. Pavilion, Newmarket Hall, Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Thursday-Saturday. Dairy cattle will be shown by youth and open exhibitors competing for the titles of Junior Champion, Senior Champion and Grand Champion. Free. For a complete schedule go to: kyexpo.org.
Fridays at the Front. Big Four Lawn, 129 E. River Road, 5-8:30 p.m. Friday. Pop-up food truck event featuring great food and drink options. Food trucks include: The Cocktail Truck, Lil Cheezers, Louisville Sushi Truck, Flavaville, Cookie Dough Bliss and Froggy’s Popcorn. Music by Hotel Whiskey. Free.
Savor the Season: A Spring of Hope and Renewal. Zoom, noon-1 p.m. Friday, April 22, May, 6, 20, and 27. Join Bernheim on five Fridays for lunchtime sessions as they celebrate spring. Friday: Bernheim Director of Education Kristin Faurest will discuss Healing Gardens – Designing Places for Wellbeing. Those who sign up for the package of four sessions will have access to a special bonus session the final week. Events take place over Zoom with time for live questions and discussion afterward. Zoom links will be sent via email prior to the program. $50 and $40 Bernheim members for the series; $12 per session. 502-955-8512; bernheim.org.
LouisvilleCon Comic-Con Show. Triple Crown Pavilion, 1780 Plantside Drive, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Cosplay contest at 4 p.m.; the tabletop game room is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a Super Smash Bros Tournament. Also features more than 100 exhibitors with comic books, movies, magazines, wrestling, cosplay, toys, artwork sketches, video games, sports cards apparel, and more. Admission is $20, free for ages 10 and younger. louisvillecon.com.
Party for the Planet: A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth. Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way. Free with admission to the zoo. louisvillezoo.org.
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Brunch & Bark by the Bridge. Big Four Lawn, 129 E. River Road, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Featuring food trucks, live jazz music and drink specials. Kentucky Humane Society will be on-site with puppies, giveaways, swag, and merchandise. A percentage of proceeds will be donated to the Kentucky Humane Society. Dogs must be up-to-date on their vaccinations to attend and must remain on a leash at all times. Food trucks: The Cocktail Truck, Lil Cheezers, Poppe Cafe, Sweet and Savory, Mr C’s Cheesecake and Blackbeard Espresso Company. Music by The Baconaters. Free.
Wedding Open House. Louisville Water Tower Park, 3005 River Road, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Imagine your wedding with this one-of-a-kind view of the Ohio River. Meet Louisville Water Tower Park’s vendors and staff and begin planning your very special wedding day. Includes sample layouts, designs and appetizers. Free.
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. Citywide effort of volunteering to help others through April 30. 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.
Floyd County Kentucky Derby Festival FamFest. Downtown New Albany (next to YMCA), 4-8 p.m. Friday, . Family-friendly event with a special preview of the 2022 Festival, featuring inflatables, activities, face painting and more. The first 1,000 attendees receive a custom event pin.
The Fillies Derby Ball. Grand Ballroom, The Galt House Hotel, 140 N. Fourth St. Saturday. Cocktails, 6 p.m.; doors open, 7 p.m.; Queen’s Coronation, 7:30 p.m.; dinner 8 p.m.; dancing to the music of The Crashers, 9 p.m. to midnight. One of the five princesses will be crowned the Derby Festival Queen by a spin-of-the-wheel at the annual Fillies Derby Ball. In addition, each woman will receive a $2,000 scholarship, $1,000 from the Fillies and $1,000 from the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation. A portion of proceeds benefits Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation. Produced by The Fillies, Inc. Tickets are $250 each, VIP Table of 10, $3,000 and include dinner and dancing. Tickets: 502-584-3378 or kdf.org.
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.
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“Son of the White Mare” (Fehérlófia). Speed Museum, 2035 South Third St., 6 p.m. Friday; 3 and 6 p.m. Saturday; 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Psychedelic animated movie about a massive cosmic oak that stands at the gates of the Underworld, holding seventy-seven dragons in its roots; to combat these monsters, a dazzling white mare goddess gives birth to three heroes–Treeshaker and his brothers–who embark on an epic journey to save the universe. $12, $8 for Speed members. speedmuseum.org.
Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema: “Tale of the King Crab” (Re Granchio). Speed Museum, 2035 South Third St., 11 a.m. Saturday. Luciano is a wandering outcast in a remote, late 19th-century Italian village. His life becomes undone by alcohol, forbidden love, and a bitter conflict with the prince of the region over the right of passage through an ancient gateway. $18, $16 for Speed members. speedmuseum.org.
“Truth Tellers.” Speed Museum, 2035 South Third St., 3 p.m. Sunday. The documentary tells the story of Americans fighting for racial justice, climate change, and indigenous rights through the eyes of Robert Shetterly, a longtime activist and artist. Free. speedmuseum.org.
Louisville Bats vs St. Paul Saints. Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E. Main St., 6:35 p.m. Thursday; 7:05 p.m. Friday; 1:05 Saturday and Sunday. Tickets start at $9. 502-212-2287; milb.com/louisville/schedule/2022-04/list.
University of Louisville vs. North Carolina. Jim Patterson Stadium, 3015 S. 3rd St., 6 p.m. Friday; 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets start at $10. gocards.com.
University of Louisville vs North Carolina. Ulmer Stadium, 2101 S Floyd St., 6 p.m. Friday; 1 p.m. Saturday; noon Sunday. Free. gocards.com.
University of Louisville vs. Cincinnati. Jim Patterson Stadium, 3015 S. 3rd St., 6 p.m. Tuesday. Tickets start at $10. gocards.com.
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Castle & Key Tasting. Westport Whiskey & Wine, 1115 Herr Lane, 7 p.m. Thursday. Join Brett Connors, Lead Blender of Castle & Key Distillery with a tasting of the newly released Castle & Key Small Batch Bourbon. $10. Make your reservations online or via the Westport Whiskey & Wine App. westportwhiskeyandwine.com
Brown-Forman Derby Cocktail Class. Westport Whiskey & Wine, 1115 Herr Lane, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Join Casey Gray, Brown Forman Bourbon Brand Ambassador, as she takes guests through the history and creation of the iconic Brown Forman derby cocktails including the Old Forester Mint Julep, Finlandia Lily and Woodford Reserve Spire. Participants will handcraft each of these cocktails. $10. Make your reservations online or via the Westport Whiskey & Wine App. westportwhiskeyandwine.com
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.
Bernheim’s Wildflower Walks: For the Love of Wildflowers. Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, 2075 Clermont Road, Clermont, 1 p.m. Saturday. Learn about spring wildflowers from bud to blossom over several weeks. Bring a mask in case social distancing is not possible throughout the hike. No pets. Registration and payment are due by 4 p.m. Friday. $12, $10 Bernheim members. 502-955-8512; bernheim.org.
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Mary Miller/Belle of Louisville Events and Cruises. Fourth and River Road. Reservations are required. 502-574-2992; BelleofLouisville.org.
Adia Victoria. Thursday, April 7, 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $18. zanzabarlouisville.com.
Kentucky Opera. “An American Dream.” The opera centers on two women, a Japanese-American girl forced to leave her home and a Jewish German immigrant determined to bring her family safely to America. Friday, 8 p.m.; April 10, 2 p.m., Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway. Those attending must show a vaccination card or negative COVID test within 72 hours. Tickets start at $39.48. kentuckyperformingarts.org.
Obituary, Gruesome, 200 Stab Wounds. Friday, 7:30 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. Must be age 18 or older to attend. Headliners requires proof of full vaccination or a 48-hour negative test administered by a healthcare professional to enter the building. Masks are required. Tickets: $22 advance, $25 day of show. headlinerslouisville.com.
Hot Brown Smackdown, Electric Garden. Friday, 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $20. zanzabarlouisville.com.
KALEO – Fight or Flight Tour. Friday, 7 p.m., Louisville Palace, 625 S. Fourth St. Tickets start at $32. louisvillepalace.com.
“L’Elisir d’Amore.” University of Louisville School of Music Opera presents the story of a love-struck bumpkin is about to lose the company of a rich and independent landowner. With the University of Louisville Symphonic Orchestra. Friday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m., Student Activities Center, Belknap Campus. Mask required. Tickets are sold at the door. $20, $10 for students and seniors, free for UofL students and faculty with ID. 502-852-6907.
Todrick Hall – The Femuline Tour. Friday, 8 p.m., Mercury Ballroom, 611 S 4th St. Tickets start at $29. mercuryballroom.com.
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Dwight Yoakam. Country musician and multi-time Grammy and ACM winner. Friday, 8 p.m., Caesars Southern Indiana, 11999 Casino Center Drive, Elizabeth. Tickets start at $89. ticketmaster.com.
Government Cheese, Ned Hill. Saturday, 8 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. Headliners requires proof of full vaccination or a 48-hour negative test administered by a healthcare professional to enter the building. Masks are required. Tickets: $20. headlinerslouisville.com.
Dustin Lynch: Party Mode Tour 2022. Country singer and songwriter. Saturday, 8 p.m., Louisville Palace, 625 S. Fourth St. Tickets start at $35. louisvillepalace.com.
Lucky Daye: Candydrip Tour. Singer, songwriter from New Orleans. Saturday, 8 p.m., Mercury Ballroom, 611 S 4th St. Tickets start at $83. mercuryballroom.com.
Voices of Kentuckiana. “Just One Person.” An inspirational concert that celebrates the power of the individual. Just One Person can truly make a difference. Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; April 10, 3 p.m., Eifler Theatre, Holy Trinity Clifton Campus, 2117 Payne St. Tickets are $25, $20 for seniors and students. voicesky.org.
LATTO, Saucy Santana, Kali & Asianae. Sunday, 8 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. Headliners requires proof of full vaccination or a 48-hour negative test administered by a healthcare professional to enter the building. Masks are required. Tickets: $25 advance, $30 day of show; $109 VIP tour package; $219 meet and greet package. headlinerslouisville.com.
Celtic Woman: Postcard From Ireland. The female Irish musical ensemble performs traditional Celtic tunes to modern songs. Sunday, 3 p.m., Louisville Palace, 625 S. Fourth St. Tickets start at $43. louisvillepalace.com.
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September Mourning, The Lonely Ones, Devil Be My Judge and Guerilla Red. Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Those attending must show a vaccination card or negative COVID test within 72 hours. Tickets start at $10. zanzabarlouisville.com.
Heartless Bastards, Lilly Hiatt. Monday, 8 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. Headliners requires proof of full vaccination or a 48-hour negative test administered by a healthcare professional to enter the building. Masks are required. Tickets: $20 advance, $22 day of show. headlinerslouisville.com.
Penny & Sparrow, Lera Lynn. Tuesday, 8 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. Headliners requires proof of full vaccination or a 48-hour negative test administered by a healthcare professional to enter the building. Masks are required. Tickets: $20 advance, $23 day of show; $79 VIP. headlinerslouisville.com.
MSSV, Letters of Acceptance. Tuesday, 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $15. zanzabarlouisville.com.
Henry Rollins: Good to See You. Wednesday, 8 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. Headliners requires proof of full vaccination or a 48-hour negative test administered by a healthcare professional to enter the building. Masks are required. Tickets: $30 advance, $35 day of show; $155 VIP meet and greet. headlinerslouisville.com.
“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.
“The Big Fish.” Theatreworks of SoIN presents the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest. Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m., Indiana State Bank Building, 203 E. Main St., New Albany. Tickets are $20, $18 for students and seniors. theatreworksofsoin.com/shows.
“Henry VI: The Wars of the Roses.” Kentucky Shakespeare production spans all three of Shakespeare’s Henry VI plays, setting the scene for the final chapter and giving a glimpse of the rise of the ambitious and manipulative Duke of Gloucester, soon to become King Richard III. Thursday and Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday. 2 p.m., Kentucky Shakespeare Headquarters, 616 Myrtle St. Ends April 16. Those attending must show a vaccination card or negative COVID test within 72 hours. Mask required. Tickets start at $20. kyshakespeare.com.
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“Look What the Fire Did.” Bunbury Theatre presents the story of David, an African American professor who designed a college course in order to empower young Black minds; however, after the death of one of his students, he can’t help but wonder if he empowered them in the wrong way. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m., The Henry Clay, 604 S. Third St. Ends April 24. Tickets: $20, $18 seniors, $12 students. bunburytheatre.org.
“Saturday Night Fever.” Derby Dinner Playhouse presents this musical adaptation of the 70’s classic film that features some of the Bee Gees 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
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.
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.
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