26 fun things to do in Derby City this week
Republic Bank Pegasus Parade.
West on Broadway from Campbell to Ninth Street, 5 p.m. Thursday. Colorful floats, marching bands, giant inflatables and equestrians. Grand Marshals Trey Lewis and Damion Lee former University of Louisville basketball players. Bleacher tickets $10, chair seating $12, review stand seating $30. Tickets: 502-584-3378 or www.kdf.org.
Derby City BrewFest. KFC Yum! Center, plaza, One Arena Plaza and 2nd Street Bridgescape, 5-11 p.m. Friday; VIP entrance at 4 p.m. Features more than 100 beers from 28 craft brewers, Little Kentucky River wine and bourbon sampling and a Four Roses Bourbon Barrel Beer Competition. Music by Quite Hollers, Jericho Woods, Carly Moffa, Uncommon Houseflies, Hot Brown Smackdown and Whiskey Bent Valley Boys. General admission starts at $15, designated driver, $5; VIP $75 and includes access to 2 VIP areas, drink tickets, indoor and outdoor seating, food provided by World of Beer and includes tastings of limited edition pre-release beers, wine and spirits. www.derbycitybrewfest.com.
Cinco de Mayo. Fourth Street Live!, 400 S. 4th St., 1-9 p.m. Sunday. Features Mariachis, balloons, face painting, pinatas, dance performance and Latino salsa groups. Free.
Mother’s Day Brunch. Varanese Restaurant, 2106 Frankfort Ave., 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Appetizer and entrée specials will also be available for dinner service beginning at 5 p.m., and regular menu all day. Open late until 11 p.m. Dishes are priced a la carte and feature a variety of locally grown ingredients. Reservations for both brunch and dinner are recommended and can be made by calling 502-899-9904 or emailing letsdine@varanese.com.
Mothers Day Tea & Fashion Show: Queen for a Day. The Grand, 138 E. Market St., New Albany, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. Fashion Show with clothing from Dillards, Colokial, Dress & Dwell, David’s Bridal, Box of Chocolates and Copper Moon; crowns and a box of chocolates for all mothers, photo, silent auction, music by Johnathan, dancers from Motion Studio and dessert. $40, $20 for ages 15 and younger. 812-949-4238; www.artscouncilsi.org.
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Kentucky Derby Festival Events
Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront and Kentucky Derby Festival Chow Wagon. Waterfront, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Concerts, food, kids’ inflatable playground, midway rides and more. Admission is free with a 2016 Pegasus Pin. (food, drink and pets are not allowed).
Republic Bank Pegasus Parade. West on Broadway from Campbell to Ninth Street, 5 p.m. Thursday. Colorful floats, marching bands, giant inflatables and equestrians. Grand Marshals Trey Lewis and Damion Lee former University of Louisville basketball players. Bleacher tickets $10, chair seating $12, review stand seating $30. Tickets: 502-584-3378 or www.kdf.org.
100 Black Men of Louisville Derby Scholarship Gala. Galt House Hotel, East Grand Ballroom, 140 N. 4th St., 7 p.m. Thursday. F eaturing R&B producer, writer and recording artist Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds. $205. 502-457-9941 or www.100bmol.org.
Cold War Kids. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, 9 p.m. Thursday. Admission is free with a 2015 Pegasus Pin (no food, drinks or pets allowed).
No Derby plans? Here's what to do this week
Audien. Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, 9 p.m. Friday. Admission is free with a 2016 Pegasus Pin (no food, drinks or pets allowed).
Kentucky Oaks. Churchill Downs, 700 Central Ave., 10:30 a.m. Friday. $40. 502-636-4400.
Kentucky Derby. Churchill Downs, 700 Central Ave., 10:30 a.m. Saturday. $60. 502-636-4400.
Derby events
Third annual Oaks Eve Bash. Woodhaven Country Club, 7200 Woodhaven Road, 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Bourbon Tasting from Four Roses, cash bar, appetizers and desserts. Music by PC & The Final Verdict and Stilry Row Band. Proceeds benefit Kosair Charities. $30 single, $50 couple. Tickets: www.kosair.org.
Yelp’s Pink Pajama Oaks Brunch at ZEGGZ. ZEGGZ Amazing Eggs, 2400 Lime Kiln Lane, 9 a.m.-noon Friday. Brunch in pajamas at ZEGGZ, games and activities for children. Those dressed in Pink PJs receive a free sweet cinnamon skillet roll. 502-742-6292.
Oaks Brunch at the Speed Art Museum. 2035 S. 3rd St., Friday. Seatings between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Brunch, open bar and entertainment. $150 per person and includes transportation to and from Churchill Downs. www.speedmuseum.org.
Historic Homes Foundation 38th Annual Derby Breakfast and Bourbon & Biscuits. Farmington Historic Plantation, 3033 Bardstown Road, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. A traditional brunch with an open bar, live band, Southern cuisine, silent auction and access to Bourbon & Biscuits. Bourbon & Biscuits, 9 a.m.-noon. Features an open bourbon bar, mimosas and Bloody Marys, an assortment of Southern-style biscuits and silent auction. Proceeds to benefit the Historic Homes Foundation. Breakfast, $150; biscuits, $60. 502-452-9920.
Derby Parties
Ferdinand’s Ball. Louisville Marriott Downtown, 280 W. Jefferson St., 7 p.m. Thursday. Features a celebrity red carpet, open bar, dinner, silent auction and entertainment by Tony & The Tan Lines. The Party after party, 9 p.m., includes open bar, entertainment, silent auction and and dancing. Proceeds to benefit Old Friends Farm. $500 includes dinner and after party; $175 after party only. www.ferdinandsball.com.
Oaks and Smokes. Ice House, 226 E. Washington St., 7 p.m. Thursday. East Washington St. between Floyd and Brook streets will be closed Thursday 6 a.m. through Friday 9 a.m. Music by the Louisville Crashers, food and cigars (designated in the courtyard only). Proceeds benefit the Louisville Pediatric Therapy Center. $125 and includes food, entertainment and one free premium cigar. www.oaksandsmokes.com.
Goodtimers 18th Derby Eve Bash. The Henry Clay, 604 S. 3rd St., 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Friday. Features 7 DJs, 5 party areas and live music by Sean Clay & Friends. Featuring DJs Always, Infamous One, Q, Warren Peace, ZNyce, Samosa and Siz. Complimentary drinks on fourth floor (10-11:30 p.m.). Sponsored by Heaven Hills Brands. Tickets starts at $40. Tickets: Big City Styles, 312 W. Chestnut; Cutting It Close, 9200 Taylorsville Road; Tight Skillz, 3231 S. Crums Lane; Elite Salon, 2210 Goldsmith Lane, suite 112; Well Suited, 3348 Hikes Lane, suite 111. www.goodtimersentertainment.com.
The Unbridled Eve Gala. Grand Ballroom, Galt House, 140 N. Fourth St., 7 p.m. Friday. Features a cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner and music. Performers include Robin Thicke, Wynonna Judd, Dennis DeYoung and John Elefante. A portion of the proceeds to benefit Blessings in a Backpack and other non-profit organizations. Only VIP tickets ($1500) and “Dance-only” ($300) still available. Dancing begins at 10 p.m. To purchase tickets, contact Peggy Koch, (502) 894-9768, or Tonya York Dees, 502-419-6370. www.unbridledeve.com.
Bluegrass Brewing Company Derby City BrewFest. KFC Yum! Center Plaza, One Arena Plaza, 5-11 p.m.; VIP 4-11 p.m. Friday. Features more than 100 beers from 28 local and regional craft brewers, Four Roses Bourbon Barrel Beer Competition and music by Quiet Hollers, Jericho Woods, Carly Moffa, Uncommon Houseflies, Hot Brown Smackdown and Whiskey Bent Valley Boys. Sponsored by Four Roses Bourbon. General admission starts at $15; designated driver tickets, $5; VIP $75 and include access to 2 VIP areas, drink tickets, indoor and outdoor seating, food provided by World of Beer and includes tastings of limited edition and pre-release beer, wine and spirits. www.derbycitybrewfest.com/tickets.
Hillbilly Outfield 16th Annual Derby Party. 12202 Old Shelbyville Road, 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday. This family friendly backyard party features games, food, drinks, silent auction, live music, camping, cornhole tournament and more. Proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Chapter of Greater Kentucky, Ohio, and Southern Indiana. Tickets: advance, $65 online; $60 cash; day of party, $80 credit card, $75 cash; $30 for ages 11-20; $10 for ages 5-10; free for ages 4 and younger. www.hillbillyoutfield.org.
Darrell Griffith Foundation Experience. Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 Fourth St., 11:30 p.m.-4:30 a.m. Saturday. Music by Jeremih and DJ Kid Capri. General admission, $90; VIP $150 (available only at Cardboard Heroes & Better Days). General admission tickets available at all Penn Stations; Cardboard Heroes, Mall St. Matthews, 5000 Shelbyville Road and Better Days, Lyles Mall, 2600 W. Broadway and Griffs, 323 W. Cardinal Blvd. www.darrellgriffithfoundation.com.
Butchertown Grocery Derby Party. 1076 E. Washington St., 7 p.m.-midnight Saturday. A red carpet entrance welcomes guest inside for an upscale post race celebration with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live music and a variety of action stations. Tickets are $125. 502-742-8315; www.butchertowngrocery.com.
8th Annual Silks in the Bluegrass. Crowne Plaza Louisville Hotel, Ballroom, 830 Phillips Lane, 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Cocktails, dinner and dancing to the music of Atlanta Showstoppers. Proceeds to benefit Operation Open Arms. $250. 502-777-6300; www.oparms.org/news-events/silks-2016.
Events
Mother's Day at the Louisville Zoo. 1100 Trevilian Way, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Mothers get in free and the first 500 moms receive a gift bag courtesy of McDonald’s Restaurants of Kentuckiana. Meet and greet McDonaldland characters Grimace, Hamburglar and Birdie (10 a.m. to-2p.m. on the Main Plaza); Zookeeper talks about animal moms; find out what human and animal moms have in common and a scavenger hunt (scavenger hunt forms can be picked up at the entrance and turned in when you exit). The first 1,000 children to complete the scavenger hunt will receive a free McDonald’s Happy Meal voucher.
Mother’s Day Brunch. Varanese Restaurant, 2106 Frankfort Ave., 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Appetizer and entrée specials will also be available for dinner service beginning at 5 p.m., and regular menu all day. Open late until 11 p.m. Dishes are priced a la carte and feature a variety of locally grown ingredients. Reservations for both brunch and dinner are recommended and can be made by calling 502-899-9904 or emailing letsdine@varanese.com.
Mothers Day Tea & Fashion Show: Queen for a Day. The Grand, 138 E. Market St., New Albany, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. Fashion Show with clothing from Dillards, Colokial, Dress & Dwell, David’s Bridal, Box of Chocolates and Copper Moon; crowns and a box of chocolates for all mothers, photo, silent auction, music by Johnathan, dancers from Motion Studio and dessert. $40, $20 for ages 15 and younger. 812-949-4238; www.artscouncilsi.org.
Cinco de Mayo. Fourth Street Live!, 400 S. 4th St., 1-9 p.m. Sunday. Features Mariachis, balloons, face painting, pinatas, dance performance and Latino salsa groups. Free.
Festival
Derby City BrewFest. KFC Yum! Center, plaza, One Arena Plaza and Second Street Bridgescape, 5-11 p.m. Friday; VIP entrance at 4 p.m. Features more than 100 beers from 28 craft brewers, Little Kentucky River wine and bourbon sampling and a Four Roses Bourbon Barrel Beer Competition. Music by Quite Hollers, Jericho Woods, Carly Moffa, Uncommon Houseflies, Hot Brown Smackdown and Whiskey Bent Valley Boys. General admission starts at $15, designated driver, $5; VIP $75 and includes access to two VIP areas, 50 drink tickets, indoor and outdoor seating, food provided by World of Beer and includes tastings of limited edition pre-release beers, wine and spirits. www.derbycitybrewfest.com.
Spectator sports
Churchill Downs. 700 Central Ave., 12:45 p.m. Thursday; Kentucky Oaks, 10:30 a.m. Friday; Kentucky Derby, 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Thursday, $20-$30; Friday, $40; Saturday, $60. 502-636-4400.
Film
Clarksville Parks Outdoor Movie Series: Seabiscuit. Gateway Park, 500 Little League Boulevard, Clarksville, dusk Friday. Bring lawn chairs and coolers. Alcohol not allowed. Concessions sold. Free.
Summer Cinema Series at the Library. Louisville Free Public Libraries. “Secretariat” at Western Branch, 604 S. 10th St., 4 p.m. Thursday; Middletown Branch, 200 N. Juneau Dr., 10 a.m. Friday. “Captain America: The Winter Soldier”at Middletown Branch, 200 N. Juneau Dr., 6 p.m. Thursday. “Goosebumps” at Shively Branch, 3920 Dixie Highway, 2 p.m. Friday. Free.
Auto
Cruise-In & Auto Show. Cryptic Ink Tattoo Studio, 12412 Dixie Highway, (1 mile south of the Gene Snyder Expressway on the right), noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Open to all cars, trucks, and bikes. Music and concessions.
Literary
History of Bourbon in Kentucky. Carmichael’s Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Ave., 7 p.m. Thursday. With Dixie Hibbs, Doris Settles, and Bernie Lubbers. Dixie Hibbs and Doris Settles discuss Prohibition in Bardstown; Bernie Lubbers will discuss Bourbon Whiskey: Our Native Spirit. Free.
Filson at the Library. Louisville Free Public Library, Main Branch, 301 York St., 7 p.m. Tuesday. Walter Borneman will discussion his latest book, “MacArthur at War,” examining the divisive General Douglas MacArthur as he led the U.S. Army’s Pacific campaign during World War II. Free, but tickets are required. www.lfpl.org/tickets/author-tickets.asp.
Tastings
Chef Maria’s Greek & Mediterranean Cuisine Cooking Class. Westport Whiskey & Wine, 1115 Herr Lane, 7 p.m. Monday. Join Chef Maria Bell, owner of Chef Maria’s Greek Deli and learn how to cook and prepare delicious Greek food, while sipping on your favorite wine. Class includes tastings of food and mini wine tasting class. Participants receive a 10 percent discount on wine purchases the night of class. Registration is required. $25. Reservations, 502-895-7075 or 502-821-0275. .
Whiskey Wednesday a Blind Tasting of Newly Arrived Whiskey. Westport Whiskey & Wine, 1115 Herr Lane, 7 p.m. May 11. Chris Zaborowski, Executive Bourbon Steward, will conduct this tasting. $20 per person. Reservations required. 502-708-1313.
Exhibits
21c Museum. 710 W. Main St. “Al Farrow: Wrath and Reverence.” Ends July 15.
Asia Institute-Crane House. 1244 S. 3rd St. “Satoyama: Tanaka Ryohei’s Musings on the Japanese Rural Landscape Prints from the Collection of Russ and Sheil Mead. Ends Sept. 23.
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest. Clermont, Ky. “Vanishing Acts: Trees Under Threat.” Ends July 5.
Chestnuts and Pearls Gallery. 157 E. Main St. “From the Heart - The Vision.” Ends June 3.
Craft(s) Gallery. 572 S. 4th St. New works by Jeaneen Barnhart. Reception Ends May 14.
Cressman Center. 100 E. Main St. Opening May 4, Laocoon” by Sanford Biggers. Ends July 2.
Flame Run Gallery. 815 W. Market St. Works by Chuck Gerson. Ends May 30.
Gallery 104. 104 E. Main St., La Grange. “Found/Recycled Art Show.” Ends May 28.
Gallery Janjobe. Mellwood Art Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave., #187. Paintings by Lyn Drennan. Ends May 11. 502-899-9293, info@galleryjanjobe.com, www.galleryjanjobe.com.
Garner Narrative Contemporary Fine Art. 642 E. Market St. Photographs by Bill Pusztai. Ends May 21.
Green Building Gallery. 732 E. Market St. “The Horse of Course,” by Jaime Corum. Ends May 20.
Horseshoe Southern Indiana Hotel. Lobby, 11999 Casino Center Dr Se, Elizabeth. “Time Was” by Michael Beringer. Ends July 9.
Jeffersonville Township Library. 211 E. Court Ave., Jeffersonville. “Amazing Nature,” by Christine Hayden. Ends June 3.
Jeffersontown Historical Museum. 10635 Watterson Trail. The Beatles Memorabilia exhibit from the collection of Paul Ratterman. Ends June 17.
Kentucky Fine Art Gallery. 2400-C Lime Kiln Lane. “Bluegrass Beauty,” paintings, drawings and prints by Jaime Corum, Lynn Dunbar, Robert Halliday and David Schuster . Ends May 26.
Kentucky Science Center. 727 W. Main St. “The World We Create.” Permanent exhibit exploring STEM through open-ended challenges.
Kentucky Watercolor Society. 4836 Brownsboro Road. Spring in the Bluegrass. Ends July 9.
Kore Gallery. Mellwood Art Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave. Kentucky Watercolor Society Member Show; “Do you See What I See?” by Ann Klem. Both end May 31.
Muhammad Ali Center. 144 N. Sixth St. “Shining a Light,” the center’s third annual international photography contest and exhibition. Ends June 30.
Ogle Cultural and Community Center. Lobby, Indiana University Southeast, 4201 Grant Line Road. “The James L. Russell Wonderland Way Collection.”
Pat Harrison Art Center Gallery. 820 E. Market, New Albany. Opening Saturday, 35th Anniversary Members Exhibit. Ends June 4.
Paul Paletti Gallery. 713 East Market St. “(based on a true story) and other Photographic Tales,” by David Alan Harvey. Ends June 27.
Pigment Gallery. Mellwood Art Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave. “Wildflower & White Oak,” Colin Simmons. Ends May. 31.
Primo Oils and Vinegars. 3628 Brownsboro Road. “It’s Derby Time,” by Margaret Bromley. Ends May 15.
Pyro Gallery. 909 E. Market St. “Truth & Beauty,” by C. J. Pressma. Ends May 21.
Revelry Boutique Gallery. 742 E. Market St. “The Favorites,” Carla Terwilleger (Twiggy). Ends May 25. “Spotted,” by Linda Bruckheimer. Ends May 19.
Southern Indiana Center for the Arts. 2001 N. Ewing St. Seventeen Jackson County authors books on display. Ends May 13.
Speed Art Museum. 2035 South 3rd St. “Kentucky Captured: Photographs Inspired by the Bluegrass State.” Ends July 17.
Swanson Contemporary. 638 E. Market St. New work by Patrick Smith. Ends Saturday.
Tim Faulkner Gallery. 1512 Portland Ave. Opening May 6, “May in May,” by James Russell. Ends May 31.
University of Louisville Ekstrom Library. Belknap Campus, Photographic Archives Gallery. Exhibition by Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Jay Mather. Ends June 1.
Other attractions
Lazer Blaze. 4121 Shelbyville Road, Friday, 4 p.m.-midnight; Saturday, 10 a.m.-midnight; Sunday, noon-9 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 4-9 p.m. Laser tag, laser tag museum, arcade, cafe. $7 per game, $12 for two games. 502-895-2985.
Robben’s Roost. 5906 Six Mile Lane, Friday, 7-11 p.m.; Saturday, 1-4 and 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Roller skating. Fridays, $6; Saturday afternoons, $4, evenings, $5; Sundays, $4; Tuesdays and Thursdays, $3. 502-491-8170.
Skate World. 6310 Preston Highway, 7-11 p.m. Fridays; 1-4 and 7-11 p.m. Saturdays; 1-4 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Roller skating. Friday and Saturday evenings, $5; Saturday and Sunday afternoons, $4; Tuesdays and Thursdays, $3. 502-969-6000.
Renaissance Fun Park. 201 Park Place Dr., 4-11 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays; noon-9 p.m. Sundays; 4-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. Laser tag, go karts, mini golf, arcade games. $6 per game. 502-253-9700. funatthepark.com
Wheel Fun Rentals. Waterfront Park. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Bike rentals: cruisers, tandems, choppers, quad sports, deuce coupes, four-wheel surrey bikes. Group rates available. www.wheelfunrentals.com.
Open Range Sports. 6401 Cross Keys Blvd., Crestwood, 4-8 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Indoor paintball/reball and a gun range. (502) 243-8282; www.openrangesports.com.