FRIDAY
Autumn ReQuarry FRP LaGrange Quarry Prices and times vary Kentuckys own lil Burning Man starts Friday (and doesnt let up until Sunday afternoon). The Bluegrass States version takes place not in a desert, but around a glorified swimming hole, of course. The event promises to lubricate the freed sole back into its stricter confinement in preparation for the beginning of cold weather. There will be music, art (What kind? Not disclosed), glamping and in true Burner fashion a fiery effigy.
SATURDAY
Portland Art and Heritage Fair Portland Neighborhood Free | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is more than an art festival. Three of Louisvilles most historic buildings will be the center of this festival featuring art, history, archeology, a juried art competition, food, drink and music, plus family fun and an (almost) 5K walk/run all across Portland. The three buildings include the U.S. Marine Hospital, the Portland Museum and the Dolfinger School, all of which will be packed with art from area artists, and each will have special attractions. So check the website to plan. Proceeds from the run go to supporting local initiatives.
Yoga Enigmatic Mvt. 3 Art Sanctuary Free or $15 donation | 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Its the third installment of a truly unique, musical yoga experience. Louisville band Ut Gret will improv their way through a set with multiple instruments, including strings and a bassoon, while you follow the moves of Yoga on Baxters Ben Short. Its not just stretching, though. Attendees are invited to move in whatever way they want as they enjoy the music. That includes getting a drink at the bar. We cant all be health nerds.
Spensive: Amateur Drag Night and LGBT+ Fundraiser Butchertown Social $5 | 7 p.m.- 2 a.m. Support newbie drag queens and feel like royalty yourself at what promises to be an opulent affair and a fundraiser for LGBT+ youth! Drag performances start at 9 p.m., followed by DJ Yuri Bae. Even the food and drink specials will be inspired by LGBT+ legends. Twenty-percent of sales from the event menu will be donated to The Sweet Evening Breeze LGBTQ Shelter, which, opening in 2019 to serve youth experiencing homelessness.
SUNDAY
Locust Grove Fall Antiques Market $8 | 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aside from brunch, nothing goes better with a Sunday than antiquing. Dig through hidden treasures big and small in the shade of the largest antique of them all, the historic Locust Grove manor. The event promises goods from a dozen regional dealers, including vintage furniture, textiles, jewelry, silver, tchotchkes, decorative art and more. Food and drink will also be sold.
This article appears in September 26, 2018.