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Vastive w/ UpDawg & Omnii
Fri, May 22 · 9:00 PM

DJ Brandon Lee
Fri, May 22 · 11:59 PM

Heavy Hitters Night - Sick Moses / Noosebearer/ Persevere/ Slum City
Fri, May 22 · 7:00 PM
FRIDAY, MAY 22

Vastive w/ UpDawg & Omnii

DJ Brandon Lee

Heavy Hitters Night - Sick Moses / Noosebearer/ Persevere/ Slum City

The Gee Bees: A Bee Gees Tribute

Mycota w/ Atlas Radio

Bad Molly

Bourbon Through Bluegrass

90's Night Memorial Day Weekend at Howl at the Moon Louisville (Friday)
Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with 90's Night at Howl at the Moon Louisville featuring throwback hits, live music, and a packed dance floor.

Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour

Cozy Worldwide: Throwback and Current R&B / Hip Hop Party - 21+

Hang Your Hate with Strafe + Pravus Warlord + '97 Flood at Mag Bar!

CRAFTERNOON: Friday Happy Hour!

The Juice Box Heroes in the Enchanted Forest
The biggest party of the year returns to the Forest! JBH 21+ $10 Cover 8-11pm

90'S NIGHT - MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
The Swerve

Comedy From a Black Planet
SATURDAY, MAY 23

Picnic Lunch

Early Childhood Pop-Up: Playtime in the Cub House
Playtime in the Cub House Stop in and enjoy some free play time in the Cub House presented by PNC. Meet other zoo friends and play in our space, the snow leopards might even peek in to play hide and seek with you through the exhibit glass. We will open the Cub House for unstructured play time select Saturday mornings. The space will open for up to 30 people at a time to play from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 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
Pusu Bully Show 2026

May Adult Workshop – Adult Abstract Painting Workshop

North Carolina Courage at Racing Louisville FC

Turkish Mosaics Makerplace Workshop

South on 75, Normac, and Threegon

Two Prosecutors (Zwei Staatsanwälte) at Speed Cinema

Arts in Nature Tour: Health/Care Network

ORBITS: Introvert + Halicon + Coma Therapy + Satelitte Twin + Tpharo

Law Enforcement Torch Run K

Pompei: Below the Clouds (Sotto le nuvole) at Speed Cinema

Craft Night

Speed Chat Spot

Member Morning

Crafternoon

90'S NIGHT - MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour

Early Childhood Pop-Up: Playtime in the Cub House

Makers With Mimosas

Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
Night Coffee: "Mother's Daze"

Law Enforcement Torch Run 5K
<p>Join us for the Law Enforcement Torch Run 5K, a meaningful race that brings together runners, walkers, law enforcement officers, and community members in support of an incredible cause. This annual event serves as a powerful kickoff to the Special Olympics Kentucky Summer Games and celebrates the strength, determination, and spirit of over 11,000 athletes across the state.</p>\n

Heather Land

Top Shelf in the Enchanted Forest
Get ready for an amazing evening with all your favorite covers! Top Shelf brings the party back to the Forest $10 Cover 21+ 8-11pm

Bob The Drag Queen

Blind Leading the Blind

90's Night Memorial Day Weekend at Howl at the Moon Louisville (Saturday)
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with 90's Night at Howl at the Moon Louisville featuring throwback hits, live music, and nonstop nightlife energy.

May Adult Workshop - Adult Abstract Painting Workshop
REGISTER Abstract Expressionists: The Women – Adult Abstract Painting Workshop Facilitated by Sara Noori Step into the vibrant, expressive world of Abstract Expressionists: The Women. Inspired by artists such as Helen Frankenthaler, Joan Mitchell, Vivian Springford, Grace Hartigan, and Lee Krasner, this workshop invites you to explore painting as a space for movement, emotion, and discovery. Engage in a process-based approach to painting that emphasizes exploration over outcome. Through guided exercises and technical experimentation with layering, movement, and mark-making, you will be invited to experiment with building a visual language rooted in intuition and creative risk-taking. A mix of visual and creative prompts will guide the process and spark inspiration, offering accessible ways to generate ideas and move into image-making. We will also explore how to “read” abstract paintings, not by figuring them out, but through personal observation and interpretation. No prior experience is necessary. Enjoy a supportive, open-ended workshop to learn, explore, reflect, and create! ____ Artist Bio Sara Noori Sara Noori is an artist and educator whose work explores identity, collaboration, and the body, both individual and collective, as a host for culture, memory, and creative survival. They have organized and facilitated public programs including Family Day at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago; led public and private art classes at elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the Chicago area; taught art at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago; and collaborated with the Community Belonging program at the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, KY. In 2023, Noori was invited to co-create a site-specific mural titled Homecoming for Amy Sherald’s Portrait of Breonna Taylor: In the Garden at the Speed Art Museum. As an arts educator they have presented as part of the 2026 Leonardo/ISAST LASER Talks in Louisville, and worked with the Backside Learning Center at
Open Mic Night: Poetry Slam
Share your voice at our weekly poetry slam and open mic event. All styles welcome. Cash prizes for top performers.

KSB Rock Show

Rapunzel
This or That?

Sunset Cruise

DJ Stingy
Art and The Barfunkels
SUNDAY, MAY 24

Service Industry Sunday

Dallas Renegades at Louisville Kings

Sunday Funday

Pompei: Below the Clouds (Sotto le nuvole) at Speed Cinema
Hip Hop Louisville: Open Cypher
Weekly open cypher and freestyle session. MCs, DJs, and breakers welcome.

Bob The Drag Queen

Soul Circus
