Louisville & Southern Indiana · September 17–September 23, 2026
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ThursdaySeptember 17
16 events · 2 free · 2 LGBTQ+Morning & afternoon
9 AM–10:30 AM Neighborhood Garden Club
Venue unconfirmed
Location unconfirmed.
Thursday garden-club gathering; this day's address is not supplied.
10:30 AM–1:30 PM 🌿 Gray Street Farmers Market
400 block E Gray St
Thursday farmers market on East Gray Street.
11 AM Louder Than Life
3350 Freedom Way, Louisville, KY 40209
Four-day rock festival with seven stages and more than 195 bands. Daily closing hours are unconfirmed.
12:15 PM–1:30 PM Goldfish Swim School Open Family Swim
Goldfish Swim School
Heated-pool family swim; non-swimmers need a swim test and reusable swim diapers are required.
3 PM–4 PM Forge Your Own: Magic Wands
Evening · 5–8:59 PM starts
5:30 PM–7:30 PM Rainbow Craft Night
Beechmont Community Center
Craft night for LGBTQIA+ adults, hosted by Ember.
6 PM Dare to Dream: Caribbean Night
4503 Progress Blvd, Louisville, KY 40218
Caribbean-themed benefit for Dreams With Wings.
7 PM–10 PM Surfside Summer Jams: Casey Powell
The Depot at NoCo
Live music in The Depot's Surfside Summer Jams series.
7 PM–9 PM Throwback Thursday: Family Friendly
401 W River Rd
A family-friendly Thursday evening; September 17 is a listed date.
8 PM Twilight Movie Night
One Fourteen Whiskey Row
Movie night from the venue's September calendar.
8 PM–12 AM Sip. Smoke. And Sing.: Karaoke & Open Mic Night
Derby City Gaming Downtown
Thursday 8 PM → Friday 12 AM
Third-Thursday karaoke and open mic hosted by DJ Mr. Yeah; sign-up details are on the organizer's post.
Late night · 9 PM onward
10 PM Shively Night Live!!
The Whirling Tiger
A late-night show presented by Shively Boyz; end time unconfirmed.
10 PM Spend It Thursday
Sugaland
Thursday nightlife series; listed Hennessy prices are drink specials.
Time to be confirmed
Time TBD Tee Sanders: The Roundtable Live Show
Louisville Comedy Club
One-night live comedy show.
Time TBD HotMess Grass Volleyball
Seneca Park
Louisville HotMess Sports volleyball season begins this Thursday; match time and playing field are unconfirmed.
Time TBD Thirsty Thursday with DJ Gerald
Truth Tavern
Thursday drink-special night with DJ Gerald; admission and time are unconfirmed.
FridaySeptember 18
17 events · 3 free · 4 LGBTQ+Melanin Pride Weekend: 10 Years Strong
See Open Mic listing
2804 Crums Ln, Shively, KY 40216
Friday 9 PM → Saturday 1 AM
Friday, September 18: Melanin Pride Open Mic Night & Party, 9 PM–1 AM at Canvas and Cocktails, 2804 Crums Ln, Shively. Hosted by Riz; headliner and judge Poison Ivi; music by DJ Ksivz. The weekend continues Saturday and Sunday.
Morning & afternoon
9 AM–10:30 AM Neighborhood Garden Club
Venue unconfirmed
Location unconfirmed.
Friday garden-club occurrence; venue needs confirmation.
10:30 AM–11:30 AM Little Explorers
Evening · 5–8:59 PM starts
6 PM–9 PM Pickin’ in Paristown: Biebelhauser Brothers
Christy's Garden
Free live music in Paristown.
6:30 PM–8 PM Supercars & Coffee
Seven Brew
Cars and coffee from CTRL Group's September lineup.
7 PM Louisville Sapphic Social Club Meetup
West Sixth NuLu
A first- and second-timers meetup to get to know the club.
7 PM–2 AM Karaoke Night
The House Lounge
Friday 7 PM → Saturday 2 AM
Friday karaoke at The House Lounge.
7 PM–9 PM LaughWest Open Mic
7 PM–10 PM Line Dancing Fridays
Platform
Friday line dancing with DJ Keyvoko in New Albany.
8 PM–11 PM Beyoncé vs. Taylor Swift Silent Disco
TEN20 Craft Brewery
Three-channel headphone silent disco presented by Louisville Silent Disco.
Late night · 9 PM onward
9 PM–1 AM Bourbon, Blues & Boots Festival Eve Pre-Party
Joe's Palm Room
Friday 9 PM → Saturday 1 AM
Final Road to the Hoedown stop before Saturday's festival.
9 PM–1 AM Melanin Pride Open Mic Night & Party
2804 Crums Ln, Shively, KY 40216
Friday 9 PM → Saturday 1 AM
Part of Melanin Pride Weekend: 10 Years, 1 Culture, 1 Celebration. Friday kickoff with open mic, music, vendors and vibes. Hosted by Riz; headliner and judge Poison Ivi; music by DJ Ksivz.
9 PM–2 AM Virgos Last Dance: UofL Edition
Venue unconfirmed
Friday 9 PM → Saturday 2 AM
Location unconfirmed.
Doors are listed around 8 PM; event runs 9 PM–2 AM. Venue is unconfirmed.
9 PM Night Golf
Hit ’Em Straight Golf Complex
Night golf ticket includes two glow balls and glow gear; clubs and balls available on site.
9 PM–2 AM Tribe Lounge Hours
Tribe Louisville
Friday 9 PM → Saturday 2 AM
Friday lounge hours; admission unconfirmed.
11 PM–1 AM TGIF Fridays
Sugaland
Friday 11 PM → Saturday 1 AM
Friday nightlife series; beer and tequila prices are drink specials.
Time to be confirmed
Time TBD Louder Than Life
3350 Freedom Way, Louisville, KY 40209
Second festival day; daily opening and closing hours are unconfirmed.
SaturdaySeptember 19
42 events · 6 free · 4 LGBTQ+Bourbon, Blues & Boots: The Midsouthern Hoedown
Price unconfirmed
1513 Midland Trail, Shelbyville, KY 40065
Trail rides, live music, bourbon tastings, rodeo, food trucks and line dancing.
Melanin Pride Weekend: 10 Years Strong
See individual listings
Multiple venues
Saturday 5 PM → Sunday 3 AM
Saturday, September 19: All Shades of Melanin Day Party, 5–9 PM at Joe's Palm Room, 1821 W Jefferson St, Louisville; then Let It Melt After Party, 11 PM–3 AM at Canvas and Cocktails, 2804 Crums Ln, Shively. The two events have separate venues and listings.
Morning & afternoon
8 AM–12 PM 🌿 Eastwood Village Farmers Market
Eastwood Village
Saturday farmers market; exact street address unconfirmed.
8 AM–12 PM 🌿 South End Community Market
South End Community Market
Saturday community market; exact street address unconfirmed.
9 AM–12 PM Back Porch Boojie Brunch
Uncle Boojie's Distillery
Breakfast buffet, cocktails, barrel tastings, Highland cows and lawn games.
9 AM–1 PM 🌿 Germantown Farmers Market
1101 E Kentucky St
First of three confirmed fall market dates.
9 AM–12 PM 🌿 Jeffersonville Farmers Market
Big Four Station Park
Farmers market with food, drinks and live music in Jeffersonville.
9 AM Pit Stop Runners Club Run
828 E Main St
Saturday morning club run; end time unconfirmed.
9 AM–1 PM 🌿 Westport Road Baptist Farmers Market
Westport Road Baptist
Saturday farmers market; exact street address unconfirmed.
10 AM–12 PM High Stakes Sculpt
Louisville Thoroughbred Society Rooftop
Rooftop sculpt session with Botany Athletics.
10 AM–2 PM 🌿 Beulah Church Farmers Market
Beulah Church
Saturday farmers market; exact street address unconfirmed.
10 AM–2 PM 🌿 Douglas Loop Farmers Market
Douglas Loop
Saturday farmers market; exact street address unconfirmed.
10 AM–12 PM 🌿 New Albany Farmers Market
New Albany Farmers Market
Saturday farmers market; exact street address unconfirmed.
10 AM Step Aerobics Fit Club
Uplift Nutrition
502 Mix step aerobics class; a post-workout shake is included.
10:30 AM Adult Dance Class
10:30 AM Pit Stop Post-Run Yoga
828 E Main St
Saturday yoga after the Pit Stop run; end time unconfirmed.
11 AM–7 PM Buckaroos Blues & Boots
1513 Midland Trail, Shelbyville, KY 40065
Kids' companion event with KidZone, rodeo activities and contests.
11 AM–4:30 PM Health & Wellness Safe Neighborhood Day
2508 Portland Ave
Community day with food, vendors, a petting zoo, performances and family resources.
11 AM–2:30 PM Labor Support Training
11 AM–12 PM Social Motion
Copper & Kings Distillery
A 45-minute full-body workout followed by a drink.
11 AM–1:30 PM The Wellness Link Up
Baxter Community Center
Tabata workout, brunch and a vendor social mixer; places are limited.
11 AM–1 PM Louisville Tool Library Open Hours
Louisville Tool Library
Borrow tools, become a member or stop in.
12 PM–8 PM 5th Annual Legacy Fest
The Presley Post + Repurposed on Main
Celebrates five years of impact across two spaces at 615 W Main St.
12 PM Algonquin Park Music Festival
Algonquin Park
Jazz, blues, gospel, dance, food trucks and family activities. The source conflicts on the closing time (7 PM vs. music through 7:30 PM).
12 PM–8 PM Main Street Barbershop Car Show
1513 Midland Trail, Shelbyville, KY 40065
Classic cars, live Nappy Roots music, bourbon and a trail ride alongside the Hoedown.
12 PM–3 PM Read, Create, Imagine
Douglass Community Center
Children's book creators showcase and sell their work; the listed $25 is a vendor fee.
12:30 PM–2 PM Goldfish Swim School Open Family Swim
Goldfish Swim School
Heated-pool family swim with a required swim test for non-swimmers.
Evening · 5–8:59 PM starts
5 PM–9 PM All Shades of Melanin Day Party
1821 W Jefferson St, Louisville, KY 40203
Part of Melanin Pride Weekend: 10 Years, 1 Culture, 1 Celebration. Saturday day party with food, drinks and music by DJ Bombshell; special guests Melvontae and Jayda.
5 PM 🌿 Animalpalooza Night Market
100 W Riverside Dr, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Animal encounters, arts and crafts, vendor market at 5 PM and Jammin in Jeff at 7 PM.
5 PM–10 PM Sun dress’s, Suits & Sneakers Day Party
5 PM 4 Course Live Dining Experience with Chef Angela Pike
MESA, A Live Dining Show
Saturday four-course live dining experience with Chef Angela Pike in New Albany.
7 PM Louisville City FC vs. Loudoun United FC: Noche Latina
Lynn Family Stadium
Gates open 5:30 PM; 7 PM kickoff, with Latin American entertainment and cuisine.
7 PM–9 PM Queer Line Dancing
West Sixth Barrel Room
Queer line dancing with Bluegrass Ballroom and West Sixth Brewing.
Late night · 9 PM onward
9 PM Saturday Night Airwaves
Bar Nada Nada
Saturday DJ music with Slim Thicc and See Tai; ending time unconfirmed.
9 PM–2 AM Tribe Lounge Hours
Tribe Louisville
Saturday 9 PM → Sunday 2 AM
Saturday lounge hours; admission unconfirmed.
10 PM Get Down Saturday Night
The Whirling Tiger
Dance night with WannaDance DJs; ending time unconfirmed.
11 PM–3 AM Let It Melt After Party
2804 Crums Ln, Shively, KY 40216
Saturday 11 PM → Sunday 3 AM
Part of Melanin Pride Weekend: 10 Years, 1 Culture, 1 Celebration. Saturday night Melanin Pride after-party hosted by Joce with live performances.
Time to be confirmed
Time TBD From the 99’s to the 2000s
Venue unconfirmed
Location unconfirmed.
A Louisville event presented by NoRedLightz inc.; venue and time are unconfirmed.
Time TBD Louder Than Life
3350 Freedom Way, Louisville, KY 40209
Third festival day; daily opening and closing hours are unconfirmed.
Time TBD Paristown Art Fest
Brent Street & Christy's Garden
First day of Paristown's two-day art, crafts, music and food festival.
Time TBD 🌿 Sacred Earth Community Market
Time TBD Word On The Street: ALL Black Affair
SundaySeptember 20
21 events · 3 free · 3 LGBTQ+Melanin Pride Weekend: 10 Years Strong
See individual listings
Multiple venues
Sunday, September 20: Romello’s Drag-N-Beats Brunch, noon–3 PM at Canvas and Cocktails, 2804 Crums Ln, Shively; then We Outside: Melanin Edition, 4–8 PM at Jubilee Field, 529 E Burnett Ave, Louisville. We Outside is free with an Eventbrite ticket.
Morning & afternoon
9 AM–12 PM Back Porch Boojie Brunch
Uncle Boojie's Distillery
Breakfast buffet, cocktails, barrel tastings, Highland cows and lawn games.
10 AM 🌿 Farmers Market at the Train Depot
The Train Depot
Market with SNAP accepted; yoga at most markets and dogs welcome.
10 AM–1 PM 🌿 Riverside Farmers Market
Riverside Farmers Market
Sunday farmers market at 7410 Moorman Rd.
12 PM–3 PM Romello’s Drag-N-Beats Brunch
2804 Crums Ln, Shively, KY 40216
Part of Melanin Pride Weekend: 10 Years, 1 Culture, 1 Celebration. Sunday brunch with drag performances and drink specials. Admission includes brunch and one complimentary mimosa or Bloody Mary.
12 PM–3 PM 🌿 Norton Commons Farmers Market
Norton Commons
Sunday market at 6301 Moonseed St.
12 PM–4 PM 🌿 Rock Creek Farmers Market
Rock Creek Farmers Market
Sunday market at 3110 Rock Creek Dr.
1 PM–3 PM HiYo! Puppet Club
1 PM–4 PM Brunch Karaoke
Platform
Sunday brunch karaoke hosted by DJ Keyvoko.
2 PM–3:30 PM Game Creators Meetup
702 Logan St
Meetup presented by Louisville Makes Games; September 20 is a confirmed date.
3 PM–7 PM 🌿 West End Farmers Market
California Park
Biweekly market presented by Change Today, Change Tomorrow; September 20 is confirmed.
4 PM–8 PM We Outside: Melanin Edition
529 E Burnett Ave, Louisville, KY 40217
Part of Melanin Pride Weekend: 10 Years, 1 Culture, 1 Celebration. Sunday finale hosted by Goldie, with music by DJ Ibjam’n, conversation, food trucks, vendors, wine tasting, spades, Uno and live performances. Everyone welcome; free entry with an Eventbrite ticket.
Evening · 5–8:59 PM starts
5 PM Salsa Sundays with Mariano
The Pearl of Germantown
Salsa music, snacks and drink specials; ending time unconfirmed.
6 PM–7 PM September Wellness Pop-Up
8 PM–1 AM Adult Skate Night: Sundays Are for Skating
Robben's Roost
Sunday 8 PM → Monday 1 AM
Doors open at 8 PM; DJ Chop takes over at 10 PM.
Late night · 9 PM onward
9 PM–2 AM Industry Night
One Fourteen Whiskey Row
Sunday 9 PM → Monday 2 AM
Industry night from the venue's September calendar.
10 PM La Mezcla Sundays
Highlands Taproom
Latin, Caribbean, R&B and hip-hop with DJ Seizure; food served until 11 PM.
Time to be confirmed
Time TBD Louder Than Life
3350 Freedom Way, Louisville, KY 40209
Final festival day; daily opening and closing hours are unconfirmed.
Time TBD Paristown Art Fest
Brent Street & Christy's Garden
Final day of Paristown's art, crafts, music and food festival.
Time TBD Sunday Social Club: Country Club vs Moo-Moos
Time TBD NFL Watch Pool Party
Chocolate City
Sunday pool party with music, food and drinks; exact address is given after purchase.
MondaySeptember 21
8 events · 2 free · 0 LGBTQ+Morning & afternoon
11:30 AM–12:30 PM Mindful Mondays: Sound Bath Meditation
Joe Creason Park
Monday sound-bath meditation in the park.
1 PM–2:30 PM Memory Café
Northeast Regional Library
Social time, music and activities for people with memory loss and care partners.
Evening · 5–8:59 PM starts
6 PM–7 PM English Conversation Club
St. Matthews Library
Casual English conversation with a volunteer; September 21 falls within the listed program run.
6 PM–9 PM Yoga at West Sixth NuLu
West Sixth NuLu
Monday yoga at West Sixth NuLu; September 21 is a confirmed date.
6:30 PM Buti Yoga
6:30 PM–8:30 PM Men Being Men
Steady Growth
Old-school barbershop conversation facilitated by Shawn L. Gardner; no haircut needed.
7:30 PM–10:30 PM Karaoke with DJ Reggie Reg
Truth Tavern
Monday karaoke hosted by Karaoke Queen Lynn.
Time to be confirmed
Time TBD Industry Night
The Pearl
Monday industry night; time and admission are unconfirmed.
TuesdaySeptember 22
12 events · 1 free · 2 LGBTQ+Morning & afternoon
9 AM–10:30 AM Neighborhood Garden Club
2339 Date St
Tuesday neighborhood garden club.
11:30 AM–1 PM Color & Connect
1 PM–3 PM Mahjong Group
Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church
Weekly Tuesday Mahjong group; September 22 is a confirmed date.
3 PM–6 PM 🌿 Phoenix Hill/NuLu Farmers Market
1007 E Jefferson St
Neighborhood farmers market.
Evening · 5–8:59 PM starts
5 PM Pink Door Pinball Club
Zanzabar
Pinball and food from 5 PM; femme and nonbinary league starts 7 PM. All skill levels welcome.
5 PM–9 PM Tacos & Tequila Tuesdays
Metztli
Taco and tequila specials with DJ Seizure; specials are purchase prices, not admission.
6:30 PM Sapphic Craft Night
Louisville Sapphic Social Club
Craft gathering presented by LSSC; exact venue address is unconfirmed.
6:30 PM Pit Stop Runners Club Walk
828 E Main St
Tuesday club walk; end time unconfirmed.
6:45 PM Step Aerobics Fit Club
Uplift Nutrition
502 Mix class at the corrected 6:45 PM time; post-workout shake included.
7:30 PM–9:30 PM Line Dance with Monica
Truth Tavern
Tuesday line dance with Monica, presented by Moov Queenz.
8 PM–12 AM Karaoke & Cocktails
One Fourteen Whiskey Row
Tuesday 8 PM → Wednesday 12 AM
Karaoke and cocktails from the venue's September calendar.
Time to be confirmed
Time TBD JMSN: Scared Straight Tour Pt. 4
WednesdaySeptember 23
15 events · 2 free · 1 LGBTQ+Morning & afternoon
10:30 AM–1:30 PM 🌿 Gray Street Farmers Market
400 block E Gray St
Wednesday farmers market on East Gray Street.
11 AM–2 PM 🌿 Food Truck Wednesday
Plaza on Fourth
Downtown food trucks; food purchases are separate.
Evening · 5–8:59 PM starts
5 PM Drunken Karaoke
The Palm Room
Doors at 5 PM; karaoke begins 8 PM. Listed food and drink prices are specials.
5 PM–7 PM Library Open Hours
Louisville Tool Library
Borrow tools, become a member or stop in.
6 PM–7 PM Fiber Arts Club
6 PM Outsiders Cycling Club
Trellis Brewery
Meet at 6 PM, roll 6:45 PM for a 15–20 mile ride at about 12 mph.
6:30 PM Pit Stop Runners Club Run
828 E Main St
Wednesday club run; end time unconfirmed.
7 PM–10 PM Adult Skate Night
Robben's Roost
Wednesday adult skate night; separate from Sunday's 18+ session.
7 PM–10 PM Line Dancing at Parlour Pizza
Parlour Pizza
Wednesday line dancing with DJ Keyvoko, presented by KMF Karaoke.
8 PM–10 PM Jazz Night
The Whirling Tiger
Wednesday live jazz with the Mikz Tracy Trio.
Late night · 9 PM onward
10 PM–2 AM R&B Wednesdays
The Lounge
Wednesday 10 PM → Thursday 2 AM
New-school and classic R&B; doors 10 PM.
Time to be confirmed
Time TBD $25 Karaoke Rooms
Kawaii Candy & Karaoke
The source conflicts between 1–4 PM and a 2 PM booking start; time shown as TBD.
Time TBD Hotmess Bowling
Main Event
Wednesday team bowling with Louisville Hotmess Sports; exact time unconfirmed.
Time TBD Karaoke with DJ Greg
Truth Tavern
Wednesday karaoke with DJ Greg; time unconfirmed.
Time TBD Oyster Night
Murray's Creole Pub
Wednesday $2 oysters and $5 bubbles are purchase specials.
