Lit on Campus | May 14–20, 2026Louisville, KY · Events Guide
May 14–20
Your weekly guide to what’s happening in the city
2026
🌱 Louisville Youth Violence Prevention Week · May 11–16
Free events for all Louisville youth. Hosted by the Office of Violence Prevention.
Wed · May 13
“Bring Your Game” Sports Activities & Mentorship
Thu · May 14
Mental Health Open Mic
Fri · May 15
“Grow Your Own” Urban Agriculture + Community Mural Reveal
Sat · May 16
Community Fun Day!
Thursday May 14
⭐ Tonight’s Spotlight
10 PM · Joe’s Palm Room · 1821 W Jefferson St
DJ Redbone on the ones and twos · Free entry · $1 shots all night. The move on Thursday.
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Club 7 · 2814 7th St Road, Louisville KY 40215
Sections starting at $100.
Louisville Palace · 625 S 4th St
Elmo and friends bring the moves to the Louisville Palace stage. Perfect for the little ones.
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Louisville Youth Violence Prevention Week
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Greater Israel Missionary Baptist Church · 1509 Magazine St, Louisville KY 40203
Set up at 5 PM · Giving away food starting at 6 PM until all food is gone. Contact: @tezof2deep
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Crestview Studios · 225 N Clifton Ave Ste 2 · $18
An intermediate/advanced contemporary choreography class with ALÉ. Come flow — slowing it down all the way. crestviewstudios.com
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Midnight Club · 651 S 4th St
Salsa lessons at 8:30 PM by Jaime C. & Sabrina Sorelle · DJ VK & DJ MP · Karaoke on Patio w/ DJ Seizure · Free entry · RSVP: 502-716-1121
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The Grüv · 9434 W Market St
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Joe’s Palm Room · 1821 W Jefferson St
Karaoke night plus Ladies Night with DJ Redbone · Free entry · $1 shots
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Club 7 · 2864 7th Street Rd
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Big Four Bridge · Jeffersonville, IN side
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Friday May 15
⭐ Tonight’s Spotlight
May NuLu Nights
6–9 PM · E. Market St, NuLu District · Free
Music & art activations, stores open late, and more along East Market Street. One of the best free nights in the city — don’t miss it.
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Louisville Palace · 625 S 4th St
Ali Wong takes the Louisville Palace stage for a night of stand-up comedy. Tickets via Live Nation.
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E. Market St, NuLu District
Music & art activations, stores open late, and more along East Market Street.
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FOKO · Louisville, KY
Bachata/Kompa dance class, Last Dance with Rose, and afterparty. $17.85
Louisville Youth Violence Prevention Week · Love Your Block
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Kentucky Science Center · 727 W Main St
Special screening of the beloved children’s story. Also showing Sat & Sun at 2 PM.
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Brown-Forman Amphitheater · 1301 River Rd
The Downtown Drive-In Series kicks off with the 90s classic Clueless. Bring a blanket and enjoy the waterfront.
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PRIDE Bar + Lounge · New Albany, IN · 21+
Performers: Shalyric Monae Foxx + more. Open stage — bring 2 numbers on a flash drive. Valid ID required.
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Midnight Club · 651 S 4th St, Louisville KY 40202
Main floor sounds by DJ MP. More info & RSVP: 502-716-1120
Tribe · 430 S 3rd St
Every Friday & Saturday. tribectrl.com
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7 PM–Close
Platform · New Albany, IN
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The Hub · 1125 Bardstown Rd
$10 cover · 21+
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Saturday May 16
⭐ Today’s Spotlight
Yesterday’s Conversation, Today’s Results: Love & Relationships Pt. 2
6 PM · Smoketown Community Center (Blueprint 502) · $0–$12.51
A bold, unfiltered panel discussion diving into the real truths about love and relationships. Host: Goldie · DJ: DJIBJam’N.
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Simmons College of Kentucky · Louisville, KY
Community · Music · Mental Health. DJ B-ROC leads an all-star lineup of local, regional, and national DJs.
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Kentucky Center (MeX Theater) · 501 W Main St
ArtsReach presents two performances today. All proceeds benefit the Black Boy Joy Club. Tickets: kentuckyperformingarts.org
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High Stakes Rooftop · Tempo by Hilton Nulu
Dance over the city skyline with Pop, Hip Hop, and Decades channels. $13.26
Training Day Gym · 2801 S Floyd St
50-minute mat pilates session. Strengthen, lengthen, feel your best. $0–$18.92
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Kentucky Science Center · 727 W Main St
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Louisville Youth Violence Prevention Week — Final Day
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Atomic Soundclub & Gameyard
10PM & Friends presents the Season Opener day experience. Part of a monthly series running through September.
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Louisville, KY · Venue TBA · Tickets on Posh
Free party with hot tub, drinking games & more. Hosted by FNBJayso, Indy, DevyTru. Only 75 tickets available.
Free
Midnight Club · 651 S 4th St, Louisville KY 40202
DJ Seizure & DJ VK · Ladies free til midnight · RSVP: 502-716-1120
Midnight Club · 651 S 4th St, Louisville KY 40202
Sound by Brandon Lee · Dress code: Nightlife Elegance · RSVP: 502-716-1120
Tribe · 430 S 3rd St
Every Friday & Saturday. tribectrl.com
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2005 Douglass Blvd
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6704 Bardstown Rd
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1141 Beckley Creek Pkwy
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2120 Rundill Rd
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9705 Westport Rd
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Big Four Station · 227 Pearl St, Jeffersonville IN
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202 E Market St, New Albany IN
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251 W Ormsby St · (Twice monthly)
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828 E Main St
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828 E Main St
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Louisville Slugger Field · May 12–16
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Sunday May 17
⭐ Today’s Spotlight
Good Stand Up Comedy! — Early & Late Show
7 PM & 9 PM · Kaiju · Louisville, KY · Free
7 of Louisville’s best comics including Mandee McKelvey, Lucious Williams, and more. Two shows, no cover — just good laughs.
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Headliners Music Hall · Louisville, KY
Waka Flocka brings his high-energy live show to Headliners. $45.22–$57.57 · Tickets via Concert Crave.
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Kentucky Center (MeX Theater) · 501 W Main St
Final performance of this weekend’s run. All proceeds benefit the Black Boy Joy Club. Tickets: kentuckyperformingarts.org
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Kaiju · Louisville, KY
7 of Louisville’s best comics including Mandee McKelvey, Lucious Williams, and more. FREE.
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Kentucky Science Center · 727 W Main St
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Charlestown State Park (IN) · Trail #3 & Rose Island Loop
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Shivley Park · Louisville, KY · Open to the Public
6 games, 1 champion — Freeze Dance, Kickball, Red Light Green Light, Relay Races, Head Shoulders Knees Cup, Tug of War. Fun, food, friends & competition. Vendors welcome.
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California Park · Next dates: May 17, 31
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6301 Moonseed St
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7410 Moorman Rd
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3110 Rock Creek Dr, St. Matthews
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Tuesday May 19
Louisville Slugger Field · May 19–23
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1007 E Jefferson St
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Metztli Modern Mexican Cuisine & Bar
Tacos $2.99 · Tequila Shots $2.99 · Margarita & Beer Bucket Specials · Music by DJ Seizure · RSVP: (502) 792-6644
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Louisville Comedy Club · 110 W Main St
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828 E Main St
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Wednesday May 20
Louisville Comedy Club · 110 W Main St · louisvillecomedy.com
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Plaza on Fourth · 252 S 4th St (between Jefferson & Market)
Every Wednesday through October. Presented by Downtown LOU & JPMorganChase.
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400 block E. Gray St
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Xhale Restaurant & Lounge · 1670 S 17th St
DJ Lil Carl
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The Grüv Sports Bar & Lounge · 9434 W Market St
DJ Z-Nyce · $5 wine · $1 wings
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828 E Main St
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