FRIDAY, JULY 12
SPOTLIGHT: THE FORECASTLE FESTIVAL
The Forecastle Festival returns to Waterfront Park from Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July 14. Founded in 2002 by Louisville native JK McKnight, Forecastle has grown from a community event to one of the country’s most anticipated summer festivals, now drawing tens of thousands of fans from around the world. The 2013 lineup includes The Black Keys, Alabama Shakes, and Robert Plant with the Sensational Space Shifters. Kentuckiana bands Houndmouth and Freakwater are also on the bill. Weekend festival passes range from $165-$475. Single day tickets are $75-$200. For more information, visit www.forecastle.com. (Downtown)
PEACE ED GOLF SCRAMBLE
Shawnee Golf Course, 12:30 p.m. Sign up today for Peace Ed’s 5th Annual Golf Scramble. The scramble begins with lunch at 12:30 p.m., followed by a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. Don’t miss out on the great prizes and goody bags! For 30 years, Peace Education Program has been teaching youths and educators how to prevent bullying, solve conflicts nonviolently, talk out problems, work as a team and respect diversity. These skills help youths stay in school and are also what every employer wants from a new hire. Peace Ed works with a network of trained adults in 88 schools and 67 community sites. They work directly with 3,000 youths annually and impact another 20,000. Proceeds from the golf scramble support the work of the program. To find out more, or to register, visit www.peaceeducationprogram.org. (Shawnee)
SATURDAY, JULY 13
BRAILLE FOR THE SIGHTED: WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
The Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind, 1839 Frankfort Ave., 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Free. Museum of American Printing House for the Blind offers free summer workshops for ages 8-14: Braille for the Sighted classes take place on July 13 and August 10. Young people will be inspired by the story of Louis Braille, who was only 12 years old when he began work on the writing system that changed the lives of blind people all over the world. They’ll learn the basics of Louis’ alphabet and practice writing on a braille slate and a braillewriter. Advanced students will learn more about braille contractions and whole word signs, as well as how to write music and do math with braille. Participants may attend one or both sessions. Admission is free, but space is limited and registration is required. Call (502) 899-2213 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
two days prior to the event. (Clifton)
BEGINNING FLAMENCO DANCE FOR ADULTS/TEENS
Flamenco Louisville, 2031 Frankfort Ave., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $15 a class. This six-week session is designed for absolute beginners in flamenco. It takes place on Saturdays through August 17. The classes will cover the basics of footwork (zapateado), braceo (arms/upper body), compas (rhythms) and structure. If you’ve always wanted to dance but never had the chance, or if you’ve danced before and want to come back, this is the class for you. You can count on individual attention and thoughtful pacing to provide a strong foundation for your success! For more information, contact the instructor Diana Dinicola at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or visit www.FlamencoLouisvile.org. (Crescent Hill)
SKYFALL
Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road, 8:30 p.m., Free. In “Skyfall,” James Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. For more information, visit www.iroquoisamphitheater.com. (Iroquois)
SUNDAY, JULY 14
SCHNITZELBURG POTLUCK
St. Elizabeth Cafeteria, 1016 E. Burnett Ave., Noon, Free. Neighbors gather and share potluck lunch dishes. Everyone is welcome. For more information, visit This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
. (Germantown/Schnitzelburg)
RIVERSIDE ICE CREAM SOCIAL
The Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Road, 1 p.m.- 5 p.m., Free. Bring out the entire family on this Sunday afternoon for some relaxing fun on the banks of the Ohio River! Enjoy great ice cream concessions, live music, children’s activities, an archaeology dig, tours of the historic home, an ice cream eating contest and more. Admission is free, but some activities require the purchase of a ticket. For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or call (502) 935-6809. (Riverside)
BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATION!
Clifton Center, 2117 Payne St., 4 p.m., Free. Pianist and Artistic Director Nada Loutfi presents the Classical Hour, this month featuring all French music by composers Roussel, Ravel, Faure, Saint-Saens and Berlioz. Guest artists include tenor Kenji Tashiro as well as Louisville Orchestra musicians Ernie Gross on clarinet, Clinton Grosz on violin and Kathy Karr on flute. A reception will follow the performance. For more information, call (502) 896-0315 or visit www.nadaloutfi.com.
MONDAY, JULY 15
CRAFT CAMP AT HISTORIC LOCUST GROVE
Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, July 15-16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., for ages 9-13, $85 per student/$75 for HLG members. Make your own book! In this two-day workshop, learn the art and technique of making books, paper making, printing, binding, stamping, paper marbling and more. Students will create journals, albums and other projects to take home, and learn about the methods and supplies needed to keep on making books at home. All materials are included; wear clothes you can get messy in, and bring a bag lunch. To register, call (502)897-9845, or email Mary Beth Williams at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
. (Blankenbaker)
HOOSIERS
Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road, 8:30 p.m., Free. Hickory, Ind., is a small remote farm community where the train seldom stops, strangers are suspect and most of the excitement is provided by high school basketball frenzy. A controversial outsider (Gene Hackman), hired to teach and coach, bewilders the townspeople, changes lives and challenges youngsters to pursue their dreams. For more information, visit www.iroquoisamphitheater.com. (Iroquois)
TUESDAY, JULY 16
YOUNG HEARTS AUDITIONS
Middletown Christian Church, 500 N. Watterson Trace, 1 p.m., Free. Women and men ages 60 and over are invited to audition for Young Hearts Theatre’s upcoming fall production of “All Around Broadway, A Musical Revue.” The audition calls for cold readings from script, and 16 bars of music must also be prepared; an accompanist and CD player will be available. Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call (502) 228-8204. (Blankenbaker)
DAUGHN GIBSON, THE DELOREANS WITH JONATHAN WOOD & LOWE SUTHERLAND
Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St., 8 p.m., $6 in advance/$8 day of show. Daughn Gibson entered the daydreams and fantasies of the general public in the spring of last year with his critically-acclaimed debut album “All Hell.” Gibson shook the ghosts out of scratchy Christian folk records and baptized them as fierce Americana with his booming baritone voice. His songs are as frequently tender as they are prurient, as hopeful as they are brimming with despair. The Deloreans are one of Louisville’s most accomplished groups, with two albums to their credit, “Love Outrageous” and “American Craze.” The duo of Jonathan Wood & Lowe Sutherland is well known to connoisseurs of Louisville music, primarily for their main musical vehicles, Old Baby and Sapat, respectively. For more information, call (502) 635-9227 or visit www.zanzabarlouisville.com/.
(Germantown/Schnitzelburg)