The 10+ Best Things To Do in April In Louisville

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3

Bourbon Land Party with Edward Lee
ShopBar | 950 Barret Ave. | Search Facebook | $75 | 5 p.m.
Join ShopBar and Edward Lee as he celebrates the release of his new book Bourbon Land. The event will pay homage to Lee’s “Spirited Love Letter To My Old Kentucky Whiskey.” Tickets include a copy of the new book, a charcuterie board and dip made by Lee, and two specialty cocktails. There will a book signing and Lee will be spending time after bartending.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

LouisvilleCon Spring 2024
Triple Crown Pavilion | 1780 Plantside Dr. | Louisvillecon.com | $20 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cosplay and vendors make this a comic con adventure you don’t want to miss. See a panel of special guests including Green Lantern comic artist Darryl Banks, and Dragon Ball Z Voice Actors Tiffany Volmer, Cynthia Cranz and more. There will be cosplay costume contests and other fun happenings. Don’t miss it.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

Punk Rock Night Louisville presents: Indignant Few, Remote Control, Terminus Victor, and Punk Rock Karaoke

Portal | 1512 Portland Ave | portal-louisville.com | $10 adv, $15 door | 8:00 p.m. | All Ages

Although an all-ages show, the over-40 crowd rules this night of old-school punk rock as Louisville snot-punk legends Indignant Few play not only their first show of 2024, but also make their debut as a 5-piece band. Sharing the bill are Indianapolis’ Ramones-style punk rockers The Remote Controls, (check out their catchy-as-fuck anti-Trump song “Shit Outta Luck”), and the post-punk, alt-rock with a dash of shoegaze heaviness of Champagne, IL’s Terminus Victor. Then get up on stage yourself, grab the mic and perform your favorite punk tunes as live band Punk Rock Karaoke closes out the night.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

Bang Yongguk ‘III’ The US Tour
Headliners Music Hall | 1386 Lexington Rd. | Search Facebook | $30 in adv./ $35 day of show | 6 p.m.
The Korean Wave makes yet another stop in Louisville when rapper Bang Yongguk brings his latest “III” tour to town. Bang was formerly a member of music group B.A.P. Fans of Bang’s work can expect a great show, and from the tour image, a bit of drama. After the show a meet and greet event will be held for ticket buyers.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12

Katt Williams: The Dark Matter Tour
KFC YUM! Center | 1 Arena Plaza | kfcyumcenter.com | $63+ | 8 p.m.
Legendary comedian and Emmy Award-winning actor Katt Williams makes his Louisville stop on his latest comedy tour with a hilarious new set that has no equal. On April 12, he comes back to the Commonwealth with a blend of head-turning truths and hard-hitting observations that challenge how Americans view one another.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12 AND SATURDAY, APRIL 13

Static-fest
Portal |1512 Portland Ave | portal-louisville.com | $15 per day | Friday at 7 p.m. | Saturday at 5 p.m. | All Ages
Some of the Louisville area’s best hardcore and punk bands come together under one roof for Louisville’s latest music festival - Static-fest! Friday’s lineup: Surfaced, Super Shotgun, Extinct, Splice, and Persuade. Saturday’s lineup: Anemic Royalty, Shitfire, Deady, L.I.P.S., Shrudd, Mr. Clit & The Pink Cigarettes, Deep Above, Chaz Owens’ Echo Project, and Plastics. Also featuring acoustic sets by Kaden, Mil Mingus, and Emilene Lee.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13

KMAC Couture
KMAC | 715 W Main St. | $100+ | 7:15 p.m.
KMAC Couture is a wearable art runway show presented as the signature fundraiser for KMAC that provides funding for the Museum’s education programs and exhibits. KMAC Couture launched in 2013 as a distinct fashion event that allowed KMAC to showcase its unique position as a contemporary art museum that celebrates ideas at the crossroads of art, craft, and design. In recognition of the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby in 2024, the 12th edition of KMAC Couture will honor one of Louisville’s most famous institutions and most notable traditions through the 2024 Theme: Runway for the Roses!

SATURDAY, APRIL 13

Racing Louisville v. San Diego Wave
Lynn Family Stadium | 350 Adams St. | racingloufc.com | $19+ | 7:30 p.m.
It’s opening night at home for Louisville’s premier women’s soccer team on Saturday. Racing Louisville FC finished with the ninth best record (6-9-7) in its third year in the National Women’s Soccer League. The club takes on the San Diego Wave FC, a team that successfully managed the best record in the league last year (11-7-4) including Alex Morgan, the forward most notable for her tenure with the American professional team on the world stage.

MONDAY, APRIL 15-21

Louisville Taco Week
Various locations | louisvilletacoweek.com | $2.50
Louisville’s a town that loves a taco and during Taco Week, participating restaurants offer specialty tacos for $2.50. Some restaurants will offer up to three different taco options. Taco week is absolutely about the tacos but there is also a bit of fun involved. First, download the Louisville Taco Week app in Google Play or the App store. Now let the contests begin!

TUESDAY, APRIL 16

Louisville Cardinals Baseball v. Kentucky Wildcats
Jim Patterson Stadium | 3015 South 3rd St. | gocards.com | $5+ | 7 p.m.
The in-state rivalry is back between two heavy hitters (no pun intended) as Louisville takes on the juggernaut Kentucky baseball program. The rivals had to postpone its last matchup on April 3 after the game was rained out. The Cardinals return back home to play in (hopefully) clear weather against a Kentucky program that has run through the SEC with relative ease.

THURSDAY, APRIL 18

Eat, Drink, Germantown
Germantown Gables | 986 Swan St. | $45 | 6-10 p.m.
The Greater Germantown Business Association presents the inaugural Eat Drink Germantown culinary showcase celebrating the best of Germantown's culinary scene and business community. Enjoy food samples from multiple Germantown-area vendors, including Canary Club, Awry Brewing, Merryweather, Monnik Beer Co., Bean Coffee, Perso, and more. Attendees will also have the opportunity to indulge in a selection of Germantown-made beers and cocktails. The event will also feature "The Germantown" cocktail competition presented by Campari. Beginning April 8th, participating vendors will create unique cocktails that customers can vote on as best representing the Germantown neighborhood. The winning cocktail will be announced at Eat Drink Germantown on April 18th and served to attendees.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20

Thunder Over Louisville
Derby season wouldn’t be the same without its kickoff, the gigantic fireworks spectacle that is Thunder Over Louisville, which will return for its 34th year. In honor of the 150th Kentucky Derby, the 2024 theme for Thunder Over Louisville is "Celebrating Derby 150.”

THURSDAY, APRIL 25-MAY 3

Kroger's Fest-A-Ville
Waterfront Park | 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily | Sundays 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront will return for its 18th year in 2024. Sponsored by Kroger, the party starts on the Great Lawn and runs through Derby Eve. It promises to have something for everyone – and admission is free with a 2024 Pegasus Pin. The 900,000-square-foot venue will host several Festival events, including the L&N Federal Credit Union Great Balloon Glow, Chow Wagon, Ohio Valley Wrestling Run for the Ropes, HappyTail Hour, Ken-Ducky Derby and more. Fest-a-Ville also offers a wide variety of activities for children, featuring midway-area and attractions at Pegasus Play-Ville Presented by Norton Children’s, including merry-go-round, ships ahoy, a giant slide and much more.

FRIDAY, APRIL 19

ALICE IN DERBYLAND!
Art Sanctuary | dragdaddy.pro | $20+ | 8 p.m.
A drag show about Derby? Count us in. Join Alice as she arrives in Derbyland just in time for the first Saturday in May. With the help of the Mad Milliner, the Fascinate-Hare and the Churchill Rabbit, the princess faces off against the evil Delta Queen and the Seersucker Cat. Catch one of two performances at Art Sanctuary on the 19th and 21st.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28

The Pegasus Parade
3 p.m. | West on Broadway from Campbell to 9th St.
The 2024 Zoeller Pump Company Pegasus Parade returns to Broadway in Downtown Louisville on Sunday, April 28. This family-friendly annual event showcases some of the nation’s finest marching bands and equestrian units, along with inflatable characters and colorful floats. The 2024 theme is “Celebrating Derby 150” in honor of the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. The parade marches west on Broadway for 17 blocks and lasts approximately two hours.