Art, Music, Events, History & Culture
What’s Happening
Hip Hop Louisville: Open Cypher
Sun, May 10 · 7:00 PM
Service Industry Sunday
Sun, May 10 · 7:00 PM
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Louisville Zoo
Sun, May 10 · 10:00 AM
SUNDAY, MAY 10
Hip Hop Louisville: Open Cypher
Weekly open cypher and freestyle session. MCs, DJs, and breakers welcome.
Service Industry Sunday
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Louisville Zoo
Sunday Funday FREE Live Music in Forest Music Hall
Join us every Sunday for Live Music from 3-6pm. Well behaved children and dogs are welcome.
Human Zoo
Louisville Bats vs. Nashville Sounds
Sterling Elza & Cole Barnhill
Speed Chat Spot
Mother's Day Morning Session
Patrick Warburton
Mother's Day Buffet
MONDAY, MAY 11
Zoo Explorers 2026: What are Animals Eating
Twilight on the Trail
Sunset heritage trail experience at Natural Bridge State Resort Park. Guided evening hike combining geology, history, and Appalachian storytelling under the stars.
Martini Mondays
Twilight on the Trail
Sunset heritage trail experience at Natural Bridge State Resort Park. Guided evening hike combining geology, history, and Appalachian storytelling under the stars.
Emo Orchestra With The Spill Canvas - An Evening Of Emo
WINE EDUCATION: Italy vs Spain - The Mediterranean Heavyweights
Monday Night Mic!
Prayer in the Spirit of Taizé
Moe Reen & Tyler Lance Walker Gill
Twilight on the Trail
Sunset heritage trail experience at Natural Bridge State Resort Park. Guided evening hike combining geology, history, and Appalachian storytelling under the stars.
The Invaders
Mama Monday
Fiddler on the Roof
Belle of Louisville Riverboat Cruises
Cruise the Ohio River on America's oldest operating steamboat. Daily sightseeing cruises.
TUESDAY, MAY 12
PRODUCER VISIT: Forge Cellars
Louisville Mural Tour
Guided walking tour of 15+ murals in downtown and NuLu.
Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians
Anthony Highley
Movie Trivia w/ Greg Welsh!
Louisville Book Festival
Three-day celebration of literature with author readings, panel discussions, book signings, and workshops for aspiring writers.
$7 Quesadilla Tuesdays
Early Childhood Pop-Up: Animal Tales – Tiger Taiga
CRAFT NIGHT: Weekday Drink Specials!
Crafting Courage: Felt Poppies Pins
« All Events Patriotic Bookmarks May 20 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm Join Museum Educator Jessica Hartman at the Cultural Arts Center as we explore creative expression through patriotic design. In this program, participants will craft their own red, white, and blue bookmarks using a variety of materials and decorative techniques. Along the way, we’ll reflect on themes of remembrance, service, and national pride. These personalized bookmarks serve as both a practical item and a lasting reminder of the values honored on Memorial Day. Register Online Categories: Events Tags: Event Cultural Arts Center 201 East Spring Street New Albany, IN 47150 United States + Google Map (812) 944-7336 Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Art History Illustrated: An Evening with the Arnolfini Portrait
Mahjong Lunch Club at Mashup
Mahjong Lunch Club at MashupTuesdays | 12:00–3:00 PM Take a midday break and join us for Mahjong Lunch Club—a relaxed, come-and-go gathering built around good food, sharp minds, and shared tables. Whether you’re a seasoned player or learning the game, all are welcome to pull up a seat. Settle in with lunch from your favorite vendor, connect with fellow players, and enjoy a few rounds in a laid-back, social atmosphere. Come for the game, stay for the community.
Marilyn Manson: One Assassination Under God Tour - pres. by Alt 105.1
New Talent Tuesday
Stubbs' Buds
Early Childhood Pop-Up: Animal Tales - Tiger Taiga
Animal Tales Join us at select animal exhibits to hear a story and test your animal imitation skills with a movement activity! Guests can join us at selected animal exhibits for a story time throughout the spring. We’ll read 1 or 2 books and practice our animal imitation skills with a movement challenge related to the animal we’re featuring each week. See below for the dates, times, featured animals, and book selections. HerpAquarium Books Tiger Tiger written and illustrated by Jonny Lambert Mr. Brown’s Bad Day written by Lou Peacock and illustrated by Alison Friend Price FREE with Louisville Zoo membership or admission About Early Childhood Pop-ups The fun will be popping up this spring and summer at the Zoo! Perfect for young learners, these new pop-up programs invite families and their children to play, observe and learn in new ways all while visiting the Zoo! Use your imagination during free play in the Cub House, gather around for a story reading, think like a zookeeper with animal activity stations or go on a Litter Critter quest. Pop up programs are FREE with membership or admission to the Zoo. For a full list of details and available sessions, visit our website. EARLY CHILDHOOD POP-UPS 2026 SCHEDULE Animal Tales Classes from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. April 19: HerpAquarium April 28: Giraffe Exhibit May 5: Islands / Little Penguin Exhibit May 12: Tiger Taiga May 19: Red Panda Exhibit Little Critters Classes held in the MetaZoo from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. April 15, April 22, April 29 May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27 Playtime in the Cub House Classes held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in the Snow Leopard Cub House presented by PNC. March 28 April 4, April 25 (April 11 Cancelled) May 2, June 6, June 27 Young Zoologist Classes held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Islands Zone April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23, April 30 May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28
Twilight on the Trail
Sunset heritage trail experience at Natural Bridge State Resort Park. Guided evening hike combining geology, history, and Appalachian storytelling under the stars.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
A Woman of the World X Pearl Jam at Speed Cinema
Open Mic Night
Yoga w/ Nerissa Sparkman
Yoga w/ Nerissa Sparkman Midweek reset, by design. Join Nerissa Sparkman for a donation-based evening yoga practice focused on grounding, mobility, and breath. This all-levels session welcomes bodies of all kinds and prioritizes presence over performance. The practice is followed by a social snack and happy hour, inviting participants to linger, refuel, and connect—because community care doesn’t end at savasana. Donation based.
Early Childhood Pop-Up: Litter Critters
Earth, Wind & Fire
Hot Copper
Burlesque Open Stage
Music Industry Night - Open Jam
Join us every Wednesday for the areas best open mic/open jam where musicians around the area meet up for jam together and make new friends and even form new bands. We provide a complete backline drum kit, bass amps and guitar amps. Sign up happens around 6:30. Performer take the stage from 7pm till 9:45pm.
Bloodywood: System Of A Brown Tour 2026
Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians
Celebration of Traditional Music
Annual festival hosted by Berea College's Loyal Jones Appalachian Center. Workshops, concerts, jam sessions, and the renowned Old-Time Music Banjo Contest.
