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Louisville · Week of May 7 – May 13
Thursday, May 7 — Wednesday, May 13
Derby dust is settling, but Louisville doesn’t slow down. This week brings Tim Meadows at the Comedy Club, the International Food Truck Festival on the river, live music, and more reasons to get out and into the city.
Thursday
May 7
7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
The Organic Pop Up
Atomic Sound Club & Gameyard, 1125 Bardstown Rd
Nyce Vibes Only. DJ Z-Nyce, DJ Hondo & DJ KSivz on the decks. 21+.
May 7–9
Tim Meadows at Louisville Comedy Club
Louisville Comedy Club, 110 W Main St
The legendary Saturday Night Live alumnus takes the stage for three nights. louisvillecomedy.com.
Home Game
Louisville Bats vs. Nashville Sounds
Louisville Slugger Field
The Bats host Nashville for a home series running Thursday through Saturday.
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM · Every Thursday
Gray Street Farmers Market
400 block of E. Gray St (between S. Preston & S. Jackson St)
Midday Thursday market in the heart of Louisville. Great lunch break spot.
Doors 8:00 PM · Free · Every Thursday
Baila Conmigo: Salsa Night + Karaoke
Midnight Club, 651 S 4th St
Salsa lessons at 8:30 PM by Jaime C. & Sabrina Sorelle. DJ VK & DJ MP on the main floor. Karaoke on the Patio Bar with DJ Seizure. Free entry. RSVP: 502-716-1121.
Every Thursday Night
Karaoke Night at The Grüv
The Grüv, 9434 W Market St
Weekly karaoke night at The Grüv. Grab the mic every Thursday.
Friday
May 8
🎟️ Events
7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Lightsabers & Lipstick: Tayzzy’s 24th Birthday
Kaiju
Hosted by Shuffle and Repeat, Ugoonwuka & DJDnasti. Tayzzy performs at 10 PM. Pharmacy Girl, DJ Dnasti, DJ KSivz & DJ Ayomi on the decks. $10 entry.
10:00 PM – 4:00 AM · 21+
Midnight Club: Perreo House
Midnight Club, 651 S 4th St
Main floor reggaeton vibes with DJ VK. Ladies free til 8 PM. Dress code: Nightlife Elegance. RSVP: 502-716-1120.
May 8–17 (Select Dates)
Derby City Music Revue
Broadway Theater, Louisville
A Classic Tribute to the Sounds of Hitsville. Written by Johnathan Johnson in collaboration with Redline Performing Arts. Show dates: May 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17. Tickets at redlineperformingarts.com.
Doors 6:00 PM · Free · All Ages
Reggae by the River w/ The Luv Locz Experiment
American Turners, 3125 River Rd
Free live reggae on the river. All ages welcome.
5:00 – 8:00 PM · Free
Anti-Waste Clothing Swap
FirstBuild, 333 East Brandeis Ave
All sizes, all genders, all styles. Bring items you no longer wear and swap for something new-to-you.
Fri–Sat · 75¢ Admission
Georgetown Drive-In 75th Anniversary Opening Weekend
Georgetown Drive-In
Celebrating 75 years with 75-cent admission all opening weekend. A true Louisville-area classic.
🕺 Nightlife
7:00 PM – Close · Every Friday
Line Dancing Fridays
Platform, New Albany IN
Weekly line dancing with crowd favorites and beginner-friendly fun. Come ready to move.
10:00 PM – 3:30 AM
Latin Fridays at The Hub
The Hub, 1125 Bardstown Rd
Latin music every Friday night. $10 cover. 21+.
Saturday
May 9
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Every Saturday
Douglas Loop Farmers Market
2005 Douglass Blvd, Louisville
Fresh local produce, vendors, and community every Saturday morning. A Louisville staple.
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Every Saturday
Beulah Church Farmers Market
6704 Bardstown Rd, Louisville
Local produce and vendors every Saturday morning on the east side.
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Every Saturday
Eastwood Village Farmers Market
1141 Beckley Creek Pkwy, Louisville
Saturday morning market in Eastwood Village.
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Every Saturday
South End Community Market
2120 Rundill Rd, Louisville
Saturday morning market serving the South End community.
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Every Saturday
Westport Road Baptist Farmers Market
9705 Westport Rd, Louisville
Fresh local goods every Saturday on the east side.
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Twice Monthly
Old Louisville Farmers Market
251 W Ormsby St (at Ormsby & Third St)
Twice-monthly Saturday market in the heart of Old Louisville.
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Every Saturday
Jeffersonville Farmers Market
Big Four Station, 227 Pearl St, Jeffersonville IN
Just across the bridge at Big Four Station every Saturday morning.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Every Saturday
New Albany Farmers Market
202 E Market St, New Albany IN
Fresh produce and local vendors in downtown New Albany every Saturday.
8:00 PM
Juvenile: Boiling Point Album Release Tour w/ The 400 Degreez Band
Mercury Ballroom, 611 S 4th St
Cash Money’s finest brings the Boiling Point tour to Louisville. Live Nation. Tickets at ticketmaster.evvy.net.
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM · Ladies Free · 21+
Midnight Club: Mom’s Night
Midnight Club, 651 S 4th St
Main floor with DJ MP & DJ Angel. Ladies free. Dress code: Nightlife Elegance. RSVP: 502-716-1120.
10:00 PM – 4:00 AM · 21+
Midnight Club: Baila Conmigo
Midnight Club, 651 S 4th St
Latin, Salsa, Bachata & Merengue with DJ VX. Dress code: Nightlife Elegance. RSVP: 502-716-1120.
10:00 PM – 4:00 AM · 21+
Midnight Club: Patio Lounge Experience
Midnight Club, 651 S 4th St
Latin, Chill & Open Format vibes with DJ Nelson on the patio. Dress code: Nightlife Elegance. RSVP: 502-716-1120.
Meeting 8:30 AM · Roll Out 9:00 AM
Pedals & Pastries
Start: Yellow Lot, Waterfront Park → May’s Coffee Stop, Jeffersonville IN
28-mile women-only bike ride along Utica Pike ending at Cafe Crossing in Jeffersonville. Zone A/B pace level. A safe, welcoming space for women cyclists of all levels.
1:30 PM ET
Louisville Kings vs. DC Defenders
Lynn Family Stadium
UFL home game. The Kings take on the DC Defenders Saturday afternoon.
Free · All Ages
5th Annual International Food Truck Festival
1101 River Rd
Cuisine from 15+ countries, all in one place on the river. One of the best free events of the spring — bring the whole crew.
Fri–Sat · 75¢ Admission
Georgetown Drive-In 75th Anniversary Opening Weekend
Georgetown Drive-In
The second night of the 75th anniversary opening weekend. Only 75 cents to get in.
Home Game
Louisville Bats vs. Nashville Sounds
Louisville Slugger Field
Final game of the Nashville series.
Sunday
May 10 — Mother’s Day
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Adult Skate: Mother’s Day Sunday Night
Robben’s Roost Skating Rink, 5906 Six Mile Ln
DJ Chop all night. $10 cash only. Wear pink or white. 18+. Early arrival strongly suggested.
12:00 – 3:00 PM · Every Sunday
Norton Commons Farmers Market
6301 Moonseed St
Sunday afternoon market in Norton Commons every week.
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Every Sunday
Riverside Farmers Market at Farnsley-Moremen Landing
7410 Moorman Rd, Louisville
Sunday morning market at the historic Farnsley-Moremen Landing on the Ohio River.
12:00 – 4:00 PM · Every Sunday
Rock Creek Farmers Market
3110 Rock Creek Dr, St. Matthews
Sunday afternoon market in St. Matthews every week.
Every Sunday
Karaoke Sundays at Joe’s Palm Room
Joe’s Palm Room, 1821 W Jefferson St
Louisville’s go-to Sunday karaoke night. Every week at Joe’s Palm Room.
Every Sunday Night
Industry Night
One Fourteen
The weekly spot for Louisville’s service industry.
Mon–Wed
May 11–13
✊🏾 Louisville Youth Violence Prevention Week — May 11–16 | Free & Open to All Youth
Monday, May 11
LYVPW: “Speak & Grow” w/ Memorial Tree Planting
Louisville — Office of Violence Prevention
Opening day of Louisville Youth Violence Prevention Week 2026. Community tree planting and youth voice event.
Tuesday, May 12
LYVPW: Molding Positive Change Through Art
Louisville — Office of Violence Prevention
A creative arts session focused on expression and community building for Louisville youth.
Tuesday, May 12
LYVPW: Intergenerational Youth Engagement w/ Blueprint 502
Louisville — Office of Violence Prevention
Blueprint 502 brings together generations for conversation, connection, and community impact.
Wednesday, May 13
LYVPW: “Bring Your Game” — Sports Activities & Mentorship
Louisville — Office of Violence Prevention
Sports, mentorship, and positive energy for Louisville youth midweek.
🗓️ Weekly Regulars
Every Monday Night
Industry Night
The Pearl
Louisville’s go-to Monday industry night, every week at The Pearl.
3:00 – 6:00 PM · Every Tuesday
Phoenix Hill/NuLu Farmers Market
1007 E Jefferson St, Louisville
Tuesday afternoon market in the NuLu neighborhood.
Every Tuesday
New Talent Tuesday
Louisville Comedy Club, 110 W Main St
Fresh faces take the stage every Tuesday. Louisville’s weekly showcase for up-and-coming comedians. louisvillecomedy.com.
Every Tuesday · 6:30 PM (Walking)
Pit Stop Runners Club — Tuesday Walk
828 E Main St · @cherrypickingoods
Walking-friendly Tuesday edition. All paces welcome. Full runs Wed 6:30 PM & Sat 9 AM, with Post-Run Yoga Sat 10:30 AM.
Every Wednesday Night
R&B Night
The Lounge
The weekly R&B experience at The Lounge.
Every Wednesday · 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Wine Down Wednesday
Xhale Restaurant & Lounge, 1670 S 17th St
DJ Lil Carl spins while you sip. Wine specials all night.
Every Wednesday · 6:30 PM
Pit Stop Runners Club
828 E Main St · @cherrypickingoods
Wednesday evening community run. Beginner-friendly.
Louisville Nightlife
Where to Go Out
in the 502
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Whether it’s Derby Week or any other weekend, these are the spots keeping Louisville’s nightlife alive.
Tribe
430 S 3rd St
Lakeside Lounge
10000 Linn Station Rd
Atomic
1125 Bardstown Rd
The Grüv
9434 W Market St
Joe’s Palm Room
1821 W Jefferson St
Cedars
Louisville, KY
Double Deuces
Louisville, KY
The Hub
1125 Bardstown Rd
Midnight Club
651 S 4th St
