FRIDAY
Forecastle Festival (July 1315) Waterfront Park Prices and times vary Certainly, you already know about Forecastle this weekend. But have you read LEOs coverage? Theres Six bands to catch at Forecastle before 6 p.m., Five Places Within Walking Distance Of Forecastle to Catch AC, A Drink and A Bite, Michael C. Powells take on why Youre not too old for Forecastle, a look at Teddy Abrams locally curated stage and interviews with Courtney Barnett, Houndmouth, Jenny Lewis and Cave DWLR.
Play Readings at Four Pegs Four Pegs Beer Lounge Prices and times vary Four Pegs has a taste for the theatrical (see its protest of Mitch McConnell). But this weekend, the bar is expressing its love of theater in a different way by hosting two readings of plays by the playwrights who wrote them. On Friday, there is a free reading of The Forest and the Flames by David Clark from 10 p.m. to midnight. And on Saturday, for $15, you can join a workshop of Louisville Playwright Zoë Petersons latest work. Petersons workshop takes place Friday, Saturday and next Friday, July 20.
SATURDAY
Shakespeare with Veterans on Kentucky Shakespeare's stage! Central Park Free | 7 p.m. Shakespeare with Veterans describes itself as a way to bring service members together as a band of brothers and sisters to tell their story through the words of William Shakespeare. This weekend, the group is taking Kentucky Shakespeares stage in Central Park to produce a 30-minute cut of Henry IV. This is a ticket-free performance, and food will be available from food trucks and Wills Tavern. To read LEOs previous coverage of Shakespeare with Veterans, click here.
Muslim Film Festival Muhammad Ali Center Free | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. In conjunction with the Muhammad Ali Centers current exhibit, America to Zanzibar: Muslim Cultures Near and Far, the center is hosting a night of films celebrating Islamic culture. Films include On A Wing And A Prayer: An American Muslim Learns To Fly, Allah Made Me Funny: The Movie, Prince Among Slaves and Islamic Art: Mirror Into The Invisible World.
SUNDAY
Louisville Gore Clubs Godzilla Mixer/Soiree! Seidenfadens Cafe Free | 9 p.m-4 a.m. Our love for Godzilla cannot be overstated. And it seems the Louisville Gore Club shares this love, which is why its hosting a Godzilla Soiree. Attendees are asked to dress like the characters from Mad Men (we dont know why, but ) and then enjoy four screenings of Godzilla goodness from different time periods. Screenings include Shin Godzilla, Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah, Godzilla: Final Wars and Godzilla vs. Gigan. Drink specials include $3 wells and $2 Zombie shots.